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PATENTS - UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network For An Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods for retrofitting existing wired electrical systems that can be controlled through one or more of: local touch, remote wireless device, or by a computer. The systems and methods for the switches (standalone single switches, switches as part of a multiway switch, or some combination thereof) provide a local network for command and control, allowing retrofit of an existing electrical system without the need for additional wiring.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch that may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi-way wiring geometry, wherein a sensor detecting current on the neutral line determines the circuit state and allows intelligent actuation of a mechanical switch element from an attached computer system based on instructions received.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for a centrally controlled power distribution including both AC and DC power rails wherein power and control are generally handled separately. Rather than users making use of hardwired switches for primary command and control, the system generally uses wireless switch modules to control the outlets. By including a DC power rail, devices which use DC directly can eliminate the need for an onboard AC-DC converter.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Electrical Monitoring And Network Enabled Electrical Faceplate
    Systems and methods for monitoring high activity facilities with low profile devices using a range of sensing elements including wireless communications hardware for a wide variety of tasks. The devices may be installed on an existing electrical system and may measure, among other things, electrical current on various circuits.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Reverse-Beacon Indoor Positioning System
    Indoor positioning systems and methods incl. a reverse­-beacon for location determination and presence sensing technology. The reverse-beacon is any device comprising a transceiver and a computer operating with system nodes. The systems and methods utilize wireless signals of any device that adheres to a general-purpose communi­cation protocol to provide location-based services and operate by passively licensing to wireless communications that take place during the ordinar­ily course of operation of a wireless network irrespective of the presence of the reverse-beacon.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Presence in a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Smart Switch Devices
    Smart switch devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical system to utilize the power state output of a physical switch as an indicator or signal for the operation of a smart home device/system/network to facilitate interoperability of physical switches with smart devices. The smart switch detects or determines the power state of a circuit and infers the corresponding state of a mechanical switch that operates the circuit. This information is transmitted to associated smart devices, which may not be physically connected to the circuit controlled by the switch. When the mechanical switch is operated, it can control both electrically attached loads, such as a conventional light or appliance, and wirelessly control unconnected smart devices.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Presence in a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Presence in a Network
    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.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network For An Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detection Network Self-Discovery
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass n a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Patent grouping: Network Presence Sensing.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Blockchain Systems and Methods For Confirming Presence
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NPS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NPS with other sensors.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Electrical Monitoring And Network Enabled Electrical Faceplate
    Systems and methods for environmental monitoring of high activity facilities, generally comprising low profile devices having sensing elements for various environmental uses, designed to provide the wireless communications network as a basis for performing a wide variety of tasks. The devices may be installed on an existing electrical system and may measure, among other things, electrical current on various circuits.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Systems And Methods To Allow For A Smart Device
    Smart switch devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical system to utilize the power state output of a physical switch as an indicator or signal for the operation of a smart home device or system or network of such devices to facilitate interoperability of physical switches with smart devices. The smart switch detects or determines the power state of a circuit and infers the corresponding state of a mechanical switch that operates the circuit. This information is then transmitted to associated smart devices, which may not be physically connected to the circuit controlled by the switch. When the mechanical switch is operated, it can control both electrically attached loads, such as a conventional light or appliance, and wirelessly control unconnected smart devices.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Building System Control Utilizing Building Occupancy
    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.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detection Network Self-discovery
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Systems and Methods to Allow for a Smart Device
    Smart switch devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical system to utilize the power state output of a physical switch as an indicator or signal for the operation of a smart home device or system or network of such devices to facilitate interoperability of physical switches with smart devices. The smart switch detects or determines the power state of a circuit and infers the corresponding state of a mechanical switch that operates the circuit. This information is then transmitted to associated smart devices, which may not be physically connected to the circuit controlled by the switch. When the mechanical switch is operated, it can control both electrically attached loads, such as a conventional light appliance, and wirelessly control unconnected smart devices.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Faceplate Switch
    Devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical circuit to enable a conventional mechanical switch to integrate with and operate smart devices, while also providing continuous power supply and cooperating with external operation of the smart devices (e.g., via a mobile device application, smart controller, etc.). The smart device thus is operable both via the physical switch and via a home automation system, without loss of power to the smart device computer and transmitter components caused by use of the wall switch. This may be done via a replacement switch or faceplate which effectively bypasses the physical switch to ensure continuous power to the smart device while also inferring and transmitting the toggle state of the switch by measuring an amount of current through the faceplate.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Reverse-beacon Indoor Positioning System Using Existing Detection Fields
    Indoor positioning systems and methods including a reverse-beacon for location determination and presence sensing technology. The reverse-beacon is any device comprising a transceiver and a computer operating with system nodes and will generally be in the form of a smartphone or other mobile computer. The systems and methods utilize wireless signals of any device that adheres to a general-purpose communication protocol, such as Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi, to provide location-based services such as location determination and acting as a ground-truth field for presence sensing systems. The systems and methods operate by passively licensing to wireless communications that take place during the ordinarily course of operation of a wireless network irrespective of the presence of the reverse-beacon.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Systems and Methods for Detecting the Presence of a User at a Computer
    Systems and methods for securing an unattended computer. The systems and methods provide an additional layer of security for computer systems by using network presence sensing (NPS) to detect the presence or absence of a user physically present at a computer system and if an authorized user is detected as having departed, taking a security action in response. The response may be to lock the computer, encrypted sensitive data, and so forth. The concept may also be applied at a facilities level, in computing pools, and in other instances physical presence or absence of a user at a computer is indicative of a need for a change in system state. This change could be security related, or could pertain to other resources.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multiway wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Blockchain Systems and Methods for Confirming Presence
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NPS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NPS with other sensors.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Building System Control Utilizing Building Occupancy
    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.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Systems and Methods to Allow for a Smart Device (IOT Device)
    Smart switch devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical system to utilize the power state output of a physical switch as an indicator or signal for the operation of a smart home device or system or network of such devices to facilitate interoperability of physical switches with smart devices. The smart switch detects or determines the power state of a circuit and infers the corresponding state of a mechanical switch that operates the circuit. This information is then transmitted to associated smart devices, which may not be physically connected to the circuit controlled by the switch. When the mechanical switch is operated, it can control both electrically attached loads, such as a conventional light or appliance, and wirelessly control unconnected smart devices.

UNITED STATES PATENT

  • Detecting Network Within A Location
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - CANADA

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Reverse-Beacon Indoor Positioning System Using Existing Detection Fields
    Indoor positioning systems and methods including a reverse-beacon for location determination and presence sensing technology. The reverse-beacon is any device comprising a transceiver and a computer operating with system nodes and will generally be in the form of a smaaphone or other mobile computer. The systems and methods utilize wireless signals of any device that adheres to a general-purpose communication protocol, such as BluetoothTM and Wi-Fi, to provide location-based services such as location determination and acting as a ground-truth field for presence sensing systems. The systems and methods operate by passively listening to wireless communications that take place during the ordinarily course of operation of a wireless network irrespective of the presence of the reverse-beacon.

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi- way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

CANADIAN PATENT

  • Building System Control Utilizing Building Occupancy
    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.

PATENTS - EUROPE

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    The present invention relates to a power control system for a structure. This disclosure is also related to a controller for a power system within a structure such as a residence or business. Specifically, the control system generally serves to provide centralized control of power distribution on both AC and DC circuits wired into the structure.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network For An Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi- way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Blockchain Systems and Methods For Confirming Presence
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NFS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NFS with other sensors.

EUROPEAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a. network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected, backscatter of radio.frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - GERMANY

GERMAN PATENT

  • Intelligenter Elektrischer Schalter
    EP 3216126
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi- way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Konfigurierbares Mesh-Netzwerk Für Ein Elektrisches Schaltsystem
    EP 3216043
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Erkennen Einer Position Innerhalb Eines Netzwerk
    EP 3341763
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Erkennung Der Position Innerhalb Eines Netzwerks
    EP 3730974
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Erkennung Der Position Innerhalb Eines Netzwerks
    EP 3741140
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a. network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected, backscatter of radio.frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Rekonfigurierbares Leistungssteuerungssystem
    EP 3100330
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

GERMAN PATENT

  • Blockchainsysteme Und Verfahren Zur Bestätigung Der Anwesenheit
    EP 3741140
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NFS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NFS with other sensors.

PATENTS - UK

UK PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

UK PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

UK PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi- way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

UK PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UK PATENT

  • Faceplate switch
    Devices, systems, and methods for modifying an existing electrical circuit to enable a conventional mechanical switch to integrate with and operate smart devices, while also providing continuous power supply and cooperating with external operation of the smart devices (e.g., via a mobile device application, smart controller, etc.). The smart device thus is operable both via the physical switch and via a home automation system, without loss of power to the smart device computer and transmitter components caused by use of the wall switch. This may be done via a replacement switch or faceplate which effectively bypasses the physical switch to ensure continuous power to the smart device while also inferring and transmitting the toggle state of the switch by measuring an amount of current through the faceplate.

UK PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

UK PATENT

  • Blockchain Systems and Methods For Confirming Presence
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NFS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NFS with other sensors.

UK PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NFS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NFS with other sensors.

PATENTS - FRANCE

FRENCH PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi- way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a. network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected, backscatter of radio.frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

FRENCH PATENT

  • Blockchain Systems and Methods For Confirming Presence
    Systems and methods for confirming the presence of a person or asset for a given purpose, and recording this information in a distributed ledger. The distributed ledger records and confirms presence indicia in connection with a transaction said facilitates remote and/or automated signatures. The systems and methods detect the presence of one or more humans and/or computing devices at a specific location at the time of a transaction, and contemporaneously recording information concerning the transaction in a distributed ledger. Presence can be determined using network presence sensing (NFS), other types of sensors, or the combination of NFS with other sensors.

PATENTS - IRELAND

IRISH PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

IRISH PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

IRISH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

IRISH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - NETHERLANDS

DUTCH PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

DUTCH PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

DUTCH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

DUTCH PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - CHINA

CHINESE PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    An intelligent electrical switch includes a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system that communicates with and receives instructions from an external device. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi-way wiring geometry and include a sensor that detects current on the neutral line. By determining the state of the circuit, the switch may determine whether the mechanical switching element should be triggered when an instruction to power the circuit on or off is wirelessly received.

CHINESE PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    The present invention relates to the system and methods for forming central-control type DC and AC electric power rail system in building.The rail utilizes centralized controller together with multiple distributed directors, to allow that the electric power in the rail is selectively distributed or do not distributed to the socket for being attached to the rail.This allows to distribute electric power under the case where user is without using hard-wired switches but using usual wireless switch modules, and the implementable wireless switch modules are hardware and/or software to control the socket.This also allows directly to supply such electric power from DC electric power rail to the device being designed to using DC electric power, without making each device include airborne AC-DC converter.

CHINESE PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    本发明揭示了用于使用由于通信网络中存在生物质而引起的RF波的信号吸收以及信号正向及反射反向散射来检测在没有基准元件的网络中人体的存在的系统及方法。

CHINESE PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network For An Electrical Switching System
    本发明涉及可无论是作为独立的单个开关还是多路开关配置的部分改造到现有的有线电气系统中取代现有开关的系统及方法，所述现有开关可在本地名义上通过触摸控制、通过遥控器遥控或通过计算机遥控。所述系统及方法规定所述开关建立本地网络，其允许在不需要额外布线的情况下改造或构造具有电气系统自动化的结构或设施。

CHINESE PATENT

  • Electrical Monitoring and Network Enabled Electrical Faceplate
    Systems and methods for environmental monitoring of high activity facilities, generally comprising low profile devices having sensing elements for various environmental uses, designed to provide the wireless communications network as a basis for performing a wide variety of tasks. The devices may be installed on an existing electrical system and may measure, among other things, electrical currenton various circuits.

CHINESE PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a human body in a network without reference elements using signal absorption of RF waves and signal forward and reflected backscatter due to the presence of biomass in the communication network are disclosed.

CHINESE PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within a Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - HONG KONG

HONG KONG PATENT

  • Detecting Location in a Network
    使用信号吸收和由通信网络中生物物质的存在引起的无线电频率(RF)波的信号前向和反射后向散射来检测没有基准元件的网络中的人体的存在的系统和方法。

HONG KONG PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

PATENTS - JAPAN

JAPANESE PATENT

  • ネットワーク内部での位置検出

    ネットワーク内の人体の存在を基準要素なしで検出するためのシステムおよび方法は、通信ネットワークにおける生物質量体の存在によって引き起こされるRF波の信号吸収ならびに信号の前方および反射後方散乱を使用する。

PATENTS - SOUTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREAN PATENT

  • 네트워크 내 위치 검출
    통신 네트워크에서 생물학적 질량체의 존재로 인해 야기되는 신호 흡수 및 라디오 주파수(RF) 전파의 신호 전방 및 후방 산란을 사용하여 기점 엘리먼트가 없는 네트워크에서 신체의 존재를 검출하기 위한 시스템 및 방법

SOUTH KOREAN PATENT

  • 건물 점유를 이용한 건물 시스템 제어
    환경 시스템, 보안 시스템, 또는 구조 내의 다른 시스템을 제어하도록 기준 요소 없이 인간 점유의 검출을 이용할 수 있는 시스템과 방법에 관한 것이다. 시스템과 방법은, 인간 사용자에게 통신을 직접 개시할 수 있고, 인간 존재에 기초하여 해당 동작을 변경할 수 있다.

SOUTH KOREAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    통신 네트워크에서 생물학적 질량체의 존재로 인해 야기되는 신호 흡수 및 라디오 주파수(RF) 전파의 신호 전방 및 후방 산란을 사용하여 기점 엘리먼트가 없는 네트워크에서 신체의 존재를 검출하기 위한 시스템 및 방법이 제공된다.

PATENTS - INDIA

INDIAN PATENT

  • Reconfigurable Power Control System
    Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.

INDIAN PATENT

  • Detecting Location Within A Network
    Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected baekscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.

INDIAN PATENT

  • Configurable Mesh Network for an Electrical Switching System
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch controlled remotely by a remote or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.

INDIAN PATENT

  • Intelligent Electrical Switch
    Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch controlled remotely by a remote or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.