Patents by Inventor William D. Culp

William D. Culp 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).

  • Systems and methods for remote monitoring of vehicle inspections
    Patent number: 8788141
    Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of vehicle inspections are provided. Using a wireless, network-enabled device, an inspection monitor may access a centralized vehicle inspection database, such as a motor vehicle administration and/or transportation department computer system tied into all the vehicle inspection stations in a jurisdiction. The inspection monitor may access the real time inspection records for a particular station and analyze the data for suspicion of fraudulent inspection practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Isaacs, Daniel A. Fleming, William D. Culp, Gary S. Lang
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
    Publication number: 20080133080
    Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of vehicle inspections are provided. Using a wireless, network-enabled device, an inspection monitor may access a centralized vehicle inspection database, such as a motor vehicle administration and/or transportation department computer system tied into all the vehicle inspection stations in a jurisdiction. The inspection monitor may access the real time inspection records for a particular station and analyze the data for suspicion of fraudulent inspection practices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Business Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Isaacs, Daniel A. Fleming, William D. Culp, Gary S. Lang