Patents by Inventor Wallace Eric Smith
Wallace Eric Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200126121Abstract: An example method may include obtaining a digital advertisement for a tangible product, a location-based condition of the digital advertisement, an inventory-based condition of the digital advertisement, location information of a consumer, and inventory information of a physical location associated with a retailer. The method may also include estimating a future location of the consumer based on the location information. The method may also include determining to surface the digital advertisement at the client device in response to the estimated future location satisfying the location-based condition and/or the inventory information satisfying the inventory-based condition. The consumer may purchase the tangible product from a retailer. The consumer may pick up the tangible product from the physical location associated with the retailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Chase Vincent Thomason, Wallace Eric Smith
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Patent number: 10580048Abstract: A method for synchronizing a cost estimate on an electronic device is described. The method includes obtaining an estimated usage by an electronic device. The method also includes obtaining an estimated rate. The method further includes estimating, on the electronic device, a bill for a period-to-date to produce an estimated bill. The method also includes determining, on the electronic device, whether to synchronize. The method further includes synchronizing, on the electronic device, the estimated bill using actual bill information for the period-to-date if it is determined to synchronize.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: WirePath Home Systems, LLCInventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Paul E. Nagel
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Patent number: 10164940Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9876778Abstract: A method for providing secure remote access by a controller is described. The method includes establishing a link through a security service to a client device via a cloud server based on a security token from the client device. The method also includes receiving a command message from the client device for an application program interface (API) located within the controller. The command message is forwarded by the cloud server. The method further includes producing an automation command based on the command message. The API interprets the command message.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: Wallace Eric Smith, David Paul Fay, Erik Frederick, William Richard Clark
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Publication number: 20170339104Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9806712Abstract: An electronic device for gesture-based lighting control is described. The electronic device includes a touch sensor that detects a gesture input. The electronic device also includes a lighting operation determination module that determines a lighting operation based on the gesture input. The electronic device further includes a lighting operation execution module that executes the lighting operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventor: Wallace Eric Smith
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Patent number: 9705846Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20170048191Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9503419Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20160285874Abstract: A method for providing secure remote access by a controller is described. The method includes establishing a link through a security service to a client device via a cloud server based on a security token from the client device. The method also includes receiving a command message from the client device for an application program interface (API) located within the controller. The command message is forwarded by the cloud server. The method further includes producing an automation command based on the command message. The API interprets the command message.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, David Paul Fay, Erik Frederick, William Richard Clark
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Patent number: 9391966Abstract: A method for providing secure remote access by a controller is described. The method includes sending one or more endpoint requests. The method also includes receiving authentication service endpoint information and connection service endpoint information. The method further includes requesting authentication based on the authentication service endpoint information. Requesting authentication includes requesting license validation. The method also includes sending one or more registration messages based on the connection service endpoint information. The method further includes receiving a session request. The method additionally includes determining controller candidate link information. The method also includes sending the controller candidate link information. The method further includes receiving an automation message based on the controller candidate link information.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: William Richard Clark, Wallace Eric Smith, John Mar, Andrew Van Uitert, Charles Alexander Hudson, Clinton Perry
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Patent number: 9357103Abstract: A method for controlling media devices by an electronic device is described. The method includes receiving a first control signal from a first media device in a first media device control network. The method also includes generating a second control signal based on the first control signal and a second media device in a second media device control network. The method further includes sending the second control signal to the second media device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventor: Wallace Eric Smith
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Patent number: 9123237Abstract: An electronic device for controlling a remote electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a processor and instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The electronic device enters a control state that is not a power off state and is not a power on state. The electronic device also generates a control message for a remote electronic device while in the control state. The electronic device further transmits the control message for controlling the remote electronic device while in the control state.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West
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Publication number: 20150237004Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9025599Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 8854195Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network. When implemented at a hospitality structure such as a hotel, as a guest is checking in or in response to some other appropriate event, information regarding the guest's room environment and other preferences in a database record is transmitted from a head-end module to the network access node in the guest's assigned room. The assigned room is then automatically configured to suit the guest's preferences.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20140289410Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20140267068Abstract: An electronic device for gesture-based lighting control is described. The electronic device includes a touch sensor that detects a gesture input. The electronic device also includes a lighting operation determination module that determines a lighting operation based on the gesture input. The electronic device further includes a lighting operation execution module that executes the lighting operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Control4 CorporationInventor: Wallace Eric Smith
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Publication number: 20140259108Abstract: A method for providing secure remote access by a controller is described. The method includes sending one or more endpoint requests. The method also includes receiving authentication service endpoint information and connection service endpoint information. The method further includes requesting authentication based on the authentication service endpoint information. Requesting authentication includes requesting license validation. The method also includes sending one or more registration messages based on the connection service endpoint information. The method further includes receiving a session request. The method additionally includes determining controller candidate link information. The method also includes sending the controller candidate link information. The method further includes receiving an automation message based on the controller candidate link information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ControI4 CorporationInventors: William Richard Clark, Wallace Eric Smith, John Mar, Andrew Van Uitert
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Patent number: 8554384Abstract: A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Paul E. Nagel