Interrogator-responder Patents (Class 340/505)
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Patent number: 12045545Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with secure persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present method links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present method, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2023Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Middle Chart, LLCInventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Jason E. Duff, Joseph P. Kincart
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Patent number: 12020219Abstract: A system and method for automatically classifying and managing the transport of hazardous waste: captures from an ecommerce platform, waste management requests, waste profile data, and waste pickup locations; enters the waste profile data into an AI data processor; causes the AI data processor to use the waste profile data to generate a predicted waste class code (WCC); uses the WCC to generate land disposal restrictions (LDRs), to generate an optimal location for analysis and/or disposal, and to send operational directives to a collection and transportation device (CTD) for collecting and transporting the waste for analysis; and uses a property analyzer to generate an analysis of the waste to confirm compliance with the WCC.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Inventor: Ravi Bellur
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Patent number: 12008877Abstract: A configurable site safety system includes a plurality of wearable signaling devices, each with an array of independently addressable lighting elements, a location receiver and one or more communication interfaces. The system may also include a site safety server to track location information received from at least each of the signaling devices, and to cause, based on a subset of the plurality of signaling devices satisfying defined geographical, event-based or other defined criteria, the lighting array of each of the subset of signaling devices to display a defined lighting scheme.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Illumagear, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Royal, Steve Pridie, Chelsea Jones, Trent Shumay, Graham Cunliffe
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Patent number: 11991306Abstract: Systems and methods for management of a premises are disclosed. One or more premises devices may be located at a premises. A computing device located at the premises may be in communication with the one or more premises devices. The computing device may also be in communication with an external network. The computing device may process data associated with the one or more premises devices using one or more automation rules.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11984917Abstract: A mounting system for a near field radio frequency (RF) communicator, the system comprising: a splitter, for splitting an alternating electrical signal received from an antenna of the smart card and having: a first output for providing a first part of the alternating electrical signal to an RF input of said chip, and a second output for providing a second part of the alternating electrical signal for powering an auxiliary circuit; a matching network, at the first output of the splitter, and arranged to provide: an input impedance selected based on the impedance of the first output of the splitter, and an output impedance selected based on the impedance of the RF input of said chip; wherein the network comprises a first inductor for electrical connection to said chip and a second inductor, and the second inductor is arranged for inductive coupling to the first inductor thereby to provide RF coupling, with DC isolation and/or common mode isolation, to the RF input of said chip.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: DRAYSON TECHNOLOGIES (EUROPE) LIMITEDInventors: Vitor Freitas, Victor Diaz, Sebastian Litwinow, Alison Lloyd
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Patent number: 11978333Abstract: An automatic addressing system for a fire loop and a method for automatically addressing a plurality of remote units electrically connected to a fire panel in a fire loop, the method including: (1) requesting an initial identifier from each remote unit; (2) for each remote unit which responds with a unique initial identifier: (a) assigning a unique address to the remote unit; and (b) silencing the response of the configured remote unit to further identifier requests; (3) for each remote unit which responds with an initial identifier matching the initial identifier of at least one other remote unit: (a) initialising an identifier array with the initial identifier for the remote unit in question; (b) requesting a further identifier and adding it to the identifier array for the remote unit; (c) for each remote unit which responds with a unique identifier array: (i) assigning a unique address to the remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Jordi Escofet, Andres Cordoba, Ramon De La Torre, Santiago Vilarrubla Canals
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Patent number: 11948446Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for automatic signal detection in an RF environment are disclosed. A sensor device in a nodal network comprises at least one RF receiver, a generator engine, and an analyzer engine. The at least one RF receiver measures power levels in the RF environment and generates FFT data based on power level data. The generator engine calculates a power distribution by frequency of the RF environment in real time or near real time, including a first derivative and a second derivative of the FFT data. The analyzer engine creates a baseline based on statistical calculations of the power levels measured in the RF environment for a predetermined period of time, and identifies at least one signal based on the first derivative and the second derivative of the FFT data in at least one conflict situation from comparing live power distribution to the baseline of the RF environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: DIGITAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: David William Kleinbeck
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Patent number: 11939793Abstract: A safe including a lock actuator and a control system communicatively connected with the lock actuator, and a method for controlling a lock actuator of a safe are provided. The lock actuator is configured to lock or unlock a mechanical or electronic lock of the safe. The control system includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter is configured to emit light (ex. infrared light) into the safe. The receiver is configured to receive light, for example, the same infrared wave, emitted from the transmitter and generate an output signal. The processor is configured to receive the output signal from the receiver and determine whether item is inside the safe. The control system disables the lock actuator from locking the safe when the output signal indicates no item is inside the safe.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventors: Santhosh Amuduri, Srinivasa Rao Veeravalli, Subhash Reddy Gopavaram, Vikas Kumar
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Patent number: 11915333Abstract: A method of verifying that a user is authorized to access a secured area via an entry point includes receiving at a first computer and from a user device associated with the user, check-in request information that includes: a membership number associated with the user and a travel event; and a lounge location. The method also includes generating a time stamp for the receipt of the check-in request; verifying that the membership number is a valid membership number; and verifying that the time stamp is within a predetermined window of time. The method also includes sending, in response to the verification, instructions from the first computer to a second computer positioned near the entry point to display a window that includes user information associated with the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.Inventors: Venkatasubramanian Ganesan, Krishna Reddy Jeereddy, Alyson Jones, Paul Pacheco, Phillip Easter, Basil Higgins, John Praveen Caleb Francis
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Patent number: 11915339Abstract: A mount type device includes a camera configured to photograph a work site in a wider range than a visual field of a worker; a sensor configured to obtain a visual line of the worker; and a visual line movement detector configured to detect, as visual line movement information, movement of a direction of the visual line of the worker by using the sensor information. The mount type device transmits data on the photographed image and the visual line movement information to an operation instructing apparatus via a network. An operation instructing apparatus includes a display setter configured to extract a first image having a wider range than a visual field range of the worker from the image photographed by the camera, correct the first image using the visual line movement information, and cause a display of the corrected first image; and an instruction image is generated for the worker.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Osamu Kawamae, Masuo Oku
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Patent number: 11903671Abstract: A frequency modulated continuous wave radar system includes at least one identity tag, respectively disposed next to at least one test subject; and a frequency modulated continuous wave radar identity recognition device, including an identity recognition control module, for controlling a test identity tag of the at least one identity tag to be turned on to generate a specific tag reflection signal corresponding to an identity frequency in response to a chirp signal; and a frequency modulated continuous wave radar, for transmitting the chirp signal and receiving at least one reflection signal of the at least one test subject and the specific tag reflection signal in response to the chirp signal, to calculate and determine that the specific tag reflection signal and a specific reflection signal of the at least one reflection signal are corresponding to an adjacent position information. The specific reflection signal is corresponding to test subject information.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Yao-Tsung Chang, Yin-Yu Chen, Chuan-Yen Kao
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Patent number: 11900195Abstract: A wireless tag includes a main body comprising an embedded wireless transducing circuit. coupled to a parallel arrangement of resistive loops embedded in respective tabs extending from the main body of the wireless tag. The wireless transducing circuit includes a globally unique identifier, a battery, a processor, a memory comprising processor-readable instructions, and a wireless communications interface; and a wake circuit configured to turn-on in response to an open circuit occurring in a respective tab. The wireless transducing circuit is configured to turn on responsive to the wake circuit receiving a voltage level above a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventors: Hendrik J Volkerink, Ajay Khoche
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Patent number: 11875661Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for providing distributed security event monitoring. The system can include a central monitoring system and sensor devices positioned throughout a premises that passively detect conditions and emit signals guiding people on the premises when a security event is detected. The sensor devices can include suites of sensors and can transmit detected conditions to the central monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Tabor Mountain LLCInventors: Edward Michael Donegan, William Delmonico, Joseph Schmitt
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Patent number: 11860201Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor system, comprising a microcontroller, at least one sensor chip designed to measure a physical quantity, wherein the microcontroller and the sensor chip are coupled to one another via at least one analog signal interface for conveying analog measurement data between the sensor chip and the microcontroller and via a bidirectional digital signal interface for conveying digital secondary information between the sensor chip and the microcontroller.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Leo Aichriedler, Gerald Wriessnegger
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Patent number: 11855789Abstract: Embodiments relate to a controller operable to transmit digital data messages to a receiver via a communication link having at least a first and a second transmission path, the controller comprising a first signal terminal the first transmission path and a second signal terminal for the second transmission path. The first signal terminal is operable to digitally transmit a first message to the receiver according to a first transmission technique and the second signal terminal is being operable to digitally transmit a second message to the receiver according to a second, different transmission technique.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Friedrich Rasbornig, Wolfgang Granig, Bernhard Schaffer, Wolfgang Scherr, Michael Strasser
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Patent number: 11822995Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes at least one directional antenna to 1) emit energy waves towards a mass in which an object is disposed and 2) receive reflected signals from a resonator disposed on the object as the mass is moved relative to the directional antenna. The system also includes a controller to, based on received reflected signals, determine a pose of the object within the mass.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: M. Anthony Lewis, William J. Allen, Douglas Pederson, Jarrid Wittkopf, Kristopher J. Erickson, Robert Ionescu
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Patent number: 11809941Abstract: A method for operating a sensor includes receiving identification information from one or more electronic identification devices (EIDs) located in a vicinity of the sensor. A number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor is determined based on the received identification information. A determination is made if the number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor exceeds a first predefined threshold. Transmission power to the sensor is selectively adjusted based on the number of EIDs with respect to the first predefined threshold, in response to determining that the number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor exceeds or is less than any number of predefined thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLCInventors: John J. Clark, Adam S. Bergman, Manuel A. Soto, John A. Allen
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Patent number: 11800319Abstract: Systems and methods that can utilize the detection of human occupancy without fiducial elements to control an environmental, security, or other system within a structure. The systems and method can initiate communication to a human user directly, and can alter their operation based on human presence.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Ivani, LLCInventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
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Patent number: 11776293Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine law enforcement stops by making it safer for police officers and pedestrians. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and pedestrians, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Daniel Thompson
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Patent number: 11749049Abstract: A system comprising: a document holder; an image sensor directed toward the document holder; a polarized filter between the image sensor and the document holder; a filter motor configured to rotate the polarized filter; one or more processors; and at least one memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, instructs the one or more processors to: control the filter motor to rotate the polarized filter; control the image sensors to capture a plurality of images of a document within the document holder, the plurality of images corresponding to a respective relative orientations of the polarized filter to the document; identify a feature of the document; and output, in response comparing respective visual characteristics of the feature of the document to corresponding expected visual characteristics of the first feature for the document, an indication of a verification of the document.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLCInventors: Kevin Osborn, Daniel Marsch
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Patent number: 11749081Abstract: A control system for silencing an alarm signal of an alarm device comprises a sensor to receive the alarm signal, an input interface for an operator instruction to silence the alarm signal, and control logic to silence the alarm signal. The control logic determines if the alarm signal exceeds a signal threshold indicative of the proximity of the alarm device. If the signal threshold is not exceeded, the control logic prevents the silencing of the alarm device. The control system provides a silencing mechanism that allows remote actuation while requiring a user to be close enough to the alarm device.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Fireangel Safety Technology LimitedInventors: Nicholas Rutter, Chris Bolger
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Patent number: 11743692Abstract: A system which comprises a series of native applications, suited to run on mobile devices, and a series of web-based applications for which functionality and processing are optimized. The native applications and the web-based applications are coordinated to optimize processes of acquiring, storing and disseminating data for speed, integrity and security.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Brittin Kane, Joseph Daniel McCall, Joshua Witter, Jason Alan Stonebraker
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Patent number: 11728990Abstract: A control apparatus includes a first interface for communicating with a first device over a local area network and a second interface for communicating with a second device over a wide area network. A processor is configured to perform an authentication operation on first device after connection to the first interface. The processor receives a first data transmission addressed to the second device from the first device, and then controls the second interface to permit the first data transmission to be transmitted to the second device over the wide area network when the first device has been authenticated. The second interface is controlled to prevent the first data transmission from being transmitted to the second device when the first device has not been authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takafumi Fukushima
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Patent number: 11718297Abstract: A method is provided that includes receiving user input identifying a travel destination for a first vehicle, determining, by a processor, a first route for the first vehicle to follow, and configuring the first vehicle to follow the first route. The method further includes obtaining a model for a second vehicle that shares a road with the first vehicle and comparing model to a pre-determined template for a vehicle that is known to be a special purpose vehicle in order to determine whether the first template and the second template match. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a second route that leads to the travel destination, when a match is found to exist, and switching the first vehicle from following the first route to following the second route.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Waymo LLCInventor: David I. Ferguson
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Patent number: 11689242Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a plurality of antennas configured to transmit and receive a signal in a radio frequency (RF) frequency band; and an RF circuit configured to process the signal in the RF frequency band. The RF circuit includes a reception (Rx) path configured to transfer a first signal received through the plurality of antennas, a transmission (Tx) path configured to transfer a second signal to the plurality of antennas, and a coupler configured to transfer at least a part of the second signal obtained in the Tx path to the Rx path. The Tx path includes a power divider configured to distribute power to at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas, and the coupler is electrically connected to an input terminal of the power divider to be disposed before the power divider.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventor: Young Min Lee
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Patent number: 11687880Abstract: In some implementations, a system for providing interfaces for visualizing and managing a supply chain includes an inventory readiness date system that is configured to generate inventory readiness dates for items in the supply chain. Inventory readiness dates can (i) be calendar dates on which the items are expected to be available for distribution at destination locations, (ii) be generated upon creation of orders for the items, (ii) be configured to remain fixed and unchanged for the items regardless of events affecting delivery of the items to the destination locations. The system can further include a supply chain data system that is configured to receive and aggregate supply chain information for the items from a plurality of supply chain data sources. The system can further include a supply chain tracking system that is configured to generate and present interfaces for visualizing and managing the supply chain.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rorro, Bryce Cooks, Anne Plaisted
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Patent number: 11681886Abstract: A system is described to create customized unique identification (UID) codes combined with customized printable optical or NFC sensors and to combine these unique sensors and unique IDs with unique environmental events, traceability, unique data from cell phones (including geolocation) and person-specific unique indicators such as biomarkers to create completely unique, low cost and proprietary printable genomic and environmental blockchain sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), counterfeit identification, healthcare, pharmaceutical applications and small payment transactions worldwide.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: John P. Peeters
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Patent number: 11638120Abstract: There is described a system for tracking beacon tags comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component receives a beacon from a beacon tag and transmit an acknowledgment of the beacon. The processor identifies a tag characteristic associated with the beacon tag and generates a tag instruction based on the tag characteristic. The tag instruction includes a beaconing rate for the beacon tag, and the acknowledgment includes the tag instruction. There is also described a beacon tag for operating with a tracking system comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component transmits a first beacon, receive an acknowledgment associated with the beacon, and transmit a second beacon from the beacon tag based on an adjusted beaconing rate. The processor identifies a tag instruction of the acknowledgment and adjusts the beaconing rate of the beacon tag based on the tag instruction.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Building Robotics, Inc.Inventor: Tanuj Mohan
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Patent number: 11626002Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for providing distributed security event monitoring. The system can include a central monitoring system and sensor devices positioned throughout a premises that passively detect conditions and emit signals guiding people on the premises when a security event is detected. The sensor devices can include suites of sensors and can transmit detected conditions to the central monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: LGHORIZON, LLCInventors: Edward Michael Donegan, William Delmonico, Joseph Schmitt
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Patent number: 11620459Abstract: The invention relates to local positioning and more particularly to methods of searching and registering tags in a local positioning system. A method of registering tags in a local positioning system is provided. Registering is performed in near-field mode. Tag stores identifying data of the local positioning system. Positioning unit stores identifying data of the tag. Furthermore, a method of searching a tag registered in a local positioning system is provided. Positioning units send address search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Desired tag responds with a positioning pulse. There is also provided a method of searching identifying data of a tag not registered in a local positioning system. Positioning units send broadcast search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Bisection method is used to detect identifying data of the tag.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dmitry Sergeevich Zarshchikov, Andrey Vladimirovich Kletsov, Alexander Gennadevich Chernokalov, Vyacheslav Vasilevich Tyrtov
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Patent number: 11615282Abstract: A system and method for remote identification of a driver of a vehicle includes a processor, an output device in communication with the processor, an RFID receiver in communication with the processor, and a network access device in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to transmit the received RFID to a database via the network access the device and receive from the database the name of a person or item associated with the RFID device and criminal history of the person or the item associated with the RFID device. The processor is configured to provide to an operator of the law enforcement vehicle the name of a person or item associated with the RFID device and the criminal history of the person or the item associated with the RFID device and provide a warning how to engage the person or the item associated with the RFID device.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Inventor: Ravikumar Muppirala
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Patent number: 11610468Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary system that includes radio frequency (RF) tags; positioned at locations throughout a roof; a tag reader configured to: generate reader RF signals at one or more frequencies to read the plurality of RF tags, and detect return RF signals from the plurality of RF tags; where the RF signals carry tag data comprising impedance values and tag identifiers; a processor of a computing device, programmed to receive the tag data; determine corresponding locations of the plurality of RF tags; and determine a wet state or dry state of the roof at one or more corresponding locations, and output an indicator of the wet state or the dry state of the roof at the one or more corresponding locations.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: BMIC LLCInventor: Igor Alovert
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Patent number: 11599886Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for integration with a wearable device for impetus resource distribution process confirmation and authentication. In this way, the invention coordinates with a wearable device and resource distribution vehicles of a user. Upon activation of a resource distribution vehicle, the system reviews metrics from the wearable device to identify discrepancies between the real-time metrics and a baseline for the user. The invention triggers tiered confirmation requests for authentication prior to allowing processing of the resource distribution for impetus distribution prevention.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Sbandi, Jo-Ann Taylor, Michael Robert Young
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Patent number: 11586869Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder is provided, comprising a charge pump and at least one functional component, wherein: the charge pump is configured to convert an input voltage into an output voltage and to supply the output voltage to the functional component; the functional component is configured to perform a function of the RFID transponder using the output voltage of the charge pump; wherein the charge pump comprises a diode or switch transistor and at least one capacitor coupled to said diode or switch transistor, and wherein the capacitor is configured to compensate for a change of an impedance of said diode or switch transistor. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating an RFID transponder is conceived.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Thomas Pichler, Ivan Jesus Rebollo Pimentel
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Patent number: 11557191Abstract: A method for tracking pieces of baggage comprises the steps of providing one or more first devices, each of the first devices being attached to the pieces of baggage and each of the first devices comprising a first transceiver; transmitting, by each of the first transceivers, wireless data, the wireless data comprising a device identifier for the respective first device; providing a second device, the second device comprising a second transceiver and a user interface; receiving, by the second transceiver, the wireless data from one or more of the first transceivers; displaying on the user interface the device identifiers corresponding to the respective first devices from which the wireless data was received; selecting one or more of the device identifiers, the selected one or more of the device identifiers corresponding to the first devices that are selected for tracking; and generating, by the second device, an alarm if one of the first devices that are selected for tracking moves beyond a particular distancType: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Inventor: Edgar Yee Kuo Wan
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Patent number: 11501399Abstract: A method of verifying that a user is authorized to access a secured area via an entry point includes receiving at a first computer and from a user device associated with the user, check-in request information that includes: a membership number associated with the user and a travel event; and a lounge location. The method also includes generating a time stamp for the receipt of the check-in request; verifying that the membership number is a valid membership number; and verifying that the time stamp is within a predetermined window of time. The method also includes sending, in response to the verification, instructions from the first computer to a second computer positioned near the entry point to display a window that includes user information associated with the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.Inventors: Venkatasubramanian Ganesan, Krishna Reddy Jeereddy, Alyson Jones, Paul Pacheco, Phillip Easter, Basil Higgins, John Praveen Caleb Francis
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Patent number: 11436389Abstract: Apparatus and methods of artificial intelligent based provision of digital content where and when the digital content is needed based upon where a user is located and a purpose for accessing the content as well as credentials of a user seeking to access the digital content. Persistent digital content is linked to location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical onsite location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. In addition, access to digital content may be limited to users in defined access areas.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Middle Chart, LLCInventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Jason E. Duff, Joseph P. Kincart
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Patent number: 11430323Abstract: Wireless signals may encounter interference, and features herein include features for identifying and handling such interference. Signals from various wireless communication devices may be received, and it may be determined that an interfering device is interfering with at least one of the wireless communication devices. Actions, such as remedial actions, may be taken accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Ross Gilson, David Urban
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Patent number: 11405763Abstract: A toll advertisement message is received, via a V2X transceiver of a vehicle, defining a metered zone in which tolls are charged. Input data indicative of a current position of the vehicle with respect to the metered zone is determined. A state machine is utilized to determine tolled roadway usage of the vehicle according to the metered zone and the current position. A toll usage message indicative of the tolled roadway usage is provided via the V2X transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Krishna Bandi, Sathyanarayana Chary Palakonda, Samer Ibrahim, Brennan Hamilton, Colette Knopp, Basavaraj Tonshal
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Patent number: 11342924Abstract: A battery-less Internet of things (IoT) tag integrated with a proximity sensor is disclosed. The battery-less IoT tag includes: a transmit antenna designed to have an inductive element; an integrated circuit having a capacitive element; and an energy harvester coupled to a capacitor, wherein the capacitor is an on-die capacitor and the energy harvester is configured to harvest energy from ambient signals, wherein the inductive element and the capacitive element form the proximity sensor oscillating at a local oscillator (LO) frequency, and wherein a frequency offset from the LO frequency is indicative of a detection of a nearby object.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Wiliot Ltd.Inventors: Alon Yehezkely, Nir Shapira
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Patent number: 11328526Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine traffic stops by making it safer for police officers and drivers. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and drivers, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventor: Daniel Thompson
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Patent number: 11283227Abstract: A method and apparatus (“utility”) for facilitating connection of rack-mounted data devices (50) to a data network is provided. The utility includes a distribution strip (42) and a number of network ports (44), disposed on the distribution strip (42), for use in connecting the rack-mounted data devices (50) to the network. The distribution strip (42) has a longitudinal axis, and is disposed on a rack (40) such that a length of the distribution strip (42), defined relative to the longitudinal axis, extends primarily or exclusively along a vertical axis of the rack (40). The distribution strip may further include a data network switch device. A utility is also provided that provides improved redundancy with regard to connections of rack-mounted data devices by including a distribution strip (42) that includes first and second ports (46) for connecting the distribution strip (42) to a network device (56).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Zonit Structured Solutions, LLCInventors: Steve Chapel, William Pachoud
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Patent number: 11265714Abstract: A system for provisioning a device is provided. The system includes a computer device. The computer device is programmed to receive, from a user equipment, a connection request via a layer two connection. The computer device is also programmed to accept the connection request. The computer device is further programmed to receive, from the user equipment, a certificate request via the layer two connection. Additionally, the computer device is programmed to determine a destination for the certificate request, and to route the certificate request to the destination.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Tao Wan, Massimiliano Pala, Steven J. Goeringer, Darshak Thakore
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Patent number: 11244557Abstract: The present invention determines whether a fire or disaster has occurred in various fields based on voices in an exigency situation and surrounding environmental sounds, and automatically transmits an alarm, so that it can detect the occurrence of a disaster rapidly and accurately. The system of the present invention is installed in a building or is provided as a program of a computer or an application of a smartphone, so that the installation and maintenance of the system are simple.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: KEEPIN CO., LTD.Inventor: Sang Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11215574Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detailed continuous monitoring of the thermal environment for a tube or a plurality of tubes and calculation and prediction of remaining lifetime of said tubes.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/SInventor: Søren Gyde Thomsen
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Patent number: 11166253Abstract: A mechanism is provided for utilizing location services of a mesh network to aid in tracking the presence and location of information handling systems in an environment having a large number of systems installed. In one embodiment, each information handling system joins a mesh network to form localized clusters. Mesh network location services aid the new system in finding a vertically-closest node in the cluster or a neighboring cluster. With this information, the new system can determine in which rack the system is installed. This information can then be provided to an inventory management system for inclusion of the information handling system in an inventory tracking database. Embodiments are also configured to determine when an information handling system is removed from the mesh network and can inform the inventory management system of the removal in order to determine whether additional steps need to be taken in response.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Saurabh Kishore, Jeffrey Lairsey, Sudhir Shetty, Alex Rote
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Patent number: 11132890Abstract: In an aspect, a fire detection system is described. The first detection system may include isolation circuit having an isolation switch coupled with a system line of the fire detection system and configured to isolate a first side of the system line from a second side of the system line. The isolation circuit may also include a controller coupled with the isolation switch which determines a time delay for determining to isolate the first side from the second side.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LPInventor: Alexandre Gouin
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Patent number: 11107337Abstract: An apparatus for helping locate an item of interest in or near a building comprises an indicator and a body with a pair of pincers adapted to operate in opposition to grasp or be placed on or near the item of interest. The body houses a radiofrequency (RF) receiver configured to receive RF signals transmitted by an RF transmitter, and a processor in communication with the RF receiver and the indicator. The processor is configured to acquire information from the RF signals that are received by the RF receiver and to turn on the indicator in response to the information acquired from the RF signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: POSITION IMAGING, INC.Inventors: Edward L. Hill, YiFeng Xiong, Narasimhachary Nallana Chakravarty, Brian Martel, Marc Bujold, Brett Bilbrey
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Patent number: 11087870Abstract: A system of tracing a dental prosthesis, the prosthesis including an electrical power source coupled with a radio-communications signals transmitter capable of assuming a weakly active state in which it periodically sends out signals at a first transmission frequency, and a highly active state in which it periodically sends out signals at a second, higher transmission frequency, and a presence sensor for sensing presence of the prosthesis in a mouth of a user, capable of delivering information on absence of the prosthesis in the mouth. The transmitter is configured to pass from the weakly active state to the highly active state when the sensor delivers information on absence of the prosthesis in the mouth. The system also includes a base forming a support of the dental prosthesis when not worn by a user, and the transmitter assumes the weakly active state on detecting the prosthesis in proximity to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignees: UNIVERSITE D'ANGERS, CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE D'ANGERSInventors: Annick Barthelaix, Jocelyn Rio, Antoine Spiesser
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Patent number: 11064039Abstract: Embodiments described include systems and methods for receiving push notifications for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. Push notifications may be received by an agent or notification listener provided by a client application of a client device. The listener may receive and display notifications for a large plurality of SaaS applications, regardless of whether the SaaS applications are currently active in a browser of the client device. The listener agent may be lightweight, consuming very little memory or processor resources, while being able to handle very large numbers of notifications. This may free up resources on the client device, consume less battery for mobile devices, and provide notification functionality for SaaS applications using native notification techniques without requiring the SaaS application developers to rewrite notification systems or switch to an operating system-provided notification system.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Citrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Abhishek Chauhan