公开(公告)号：US10197259B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US14955859

申请日：2015-12-01

Applicant: L&P Property Management Company

Inventor： Ryan Edward Chacon ,  Avinash Madadi ,  William Robert Rohr ,  Jason B. Turner ,  Caleb Browning

IPC: F21V23/04 ,  H05B37/02 ,  F21V33/00 ,  A47C20/04 ,  A47C21/00 ,  G01V3/08 ,  H03K17/955 ,  F21W131/301 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy by a standalone capacitance detection device. The standalone capacitance detection device is configured for integration with any number of furniture items. Further, the detected capacitance may be used to determine commands for controlling a variety of devices associated with the standalone capacitance detection device. Additionally, methods for determining occupancy of a furniture item and a system for monitoring occupancy are described herein.

公开(公告)号：US10048662B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14810355

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: L&P Property Management Company

Inventor： Ryan Edward Chacon ,  Avinash Madadi ,  William Robert Rohr

IPC: A47C20/04 ,  G05B15/02 ,  A47C21/00 ,  G01V3/08 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

公开(公告)号：US09412262B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13749087

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： Chad Baker ,  Ryan Edward Chacon ,  Dave Jones ,  David M. Linhoff ,  William Rohr

IPC: G01M1/38 ,  A47C20/00 ,  G04B7/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  A47C31/008 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/41

Abstract: A system and method for integrating furniture accessories with automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a communication protocol enables a remote device to control an automated furniture accessory coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. Items of identifying information are provided to a control component based on coupling the automated furniture accessory to the CAN bus of the control component. According to the communication protocol, one or more packets of information are provided to the remote device using a wireless communication device of the control component. The remote device may then be used to control features of the automated furniture accessory, based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the firmware of the remote device may be updated to enable the control component to be coupled to updated automated furniture accessories, and enable the remote device to control such accessories.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将家具配件与自动化家具相结合的系统和方法。 在实施例中，通信协议使远程设备能够控制耦合到自动化家具产品的控制部件的自动家具附件。 基于将自动家具附件与控制部件的CAN总线相连接，将识别信息的项目提供给控制部件。 根据通信协议，使用控制组件的无线通信设备向远程设备提供一个或多个信息分组。 然后可以基于与控制组件的无线通信，远程设备可用于控制自动化家具配件的特征。 在一些实施例中，可以更新远程设备的固件以使得控制组件能够耦合到更新的自动家具附件，并使远程设备能够控制这些附件。

公开(公告)号：US10555615B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US16046134

申请日：2018-07-26

Applicant: L&P Property Management Company

Inventor： David Purser ,  Caleb Browning ,  Avinash Madadi ,  William Robert Rohr ,  Ryan Edward Chacon

IPC: A47C20/04 ,  G01R27/26 ,  G01D5/24 ,  H03K17/955

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating one or more sensing features for a furniture item detection is provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to determining a first noise state associated with an environment of the furniture item based on a first measured noise received from one or more sensors associated with the furniture item. A first baseline noise level for the furniture item can be generated based on filtering the first noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item. A second noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item can be determined based on a second measured noise received from the one or more sensors associated with the furniture item. A second baseline noise level for the furniture item can be generated based on filtering the second noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item. The first baseline noise level can then be adjusted to the second baseline noise level.

公开(公告)号：US20180325270A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US16046134

申请日：2018-07-26

Applicant: L&P Property Management Company

Inventor： David Purser ,  Caleb Browning ,  Avinash Madadi ,  William Robert Rohr ,  Ryan Edward Chacon

IPC: A47C20/04 ,  H03K17/955 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: A47C20/041 ,  G01D3/032 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2217/94026

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating one or more sensing features for a furniture item detection is provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to determining a first noise state associated with an environment of the furniture item based on a first measured noise received from one or more sensors associated with the furniture item. A first baseline noise level for the furniture item can be generated based on filtering the first noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item. A second noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item can be determined based on a second measured noise received from the one or more sensors associated with the furniture item. A second baseline noise level for the furniture item can be generated based on filtering the second noise state associated with the environment of the furniture item. The first baseline noise level can then be adjusted to the second baseline noise level.

公开(公告)号：US09488746B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14608170

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: L & P Property Management Company

Inventor： Ryan Edward Chacon ,  William Robert Rohr ,  Avinash Madadi ,  Gregory Mark Lawson

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G01V3/08 ,  A47C21/00 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/96 ,  A61G7/015 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  A47C1/02 ,  A47C21/00 ,  A61B5/1115 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61G5/14 ,  A61G7/015 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G01V3/088 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96078

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy in a recliner using a sinuous wire detection array incorporated into a seat. Further embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for incorporating capacitance detection technology with one or more conductive features of a recliner mechanism. In some aspects, a sensor is provided based on coupling one or more conductive features to a control component of the capacitance detector control component. A controller may determine the corresponding response based on occupancy detection and/or presence detection. A processor may receive information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy and/or presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable recliner may be activated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将入住检测技术结合到家具中的系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及使用结合到座椅中的蜿蜒线检测阵列来检测躺椅中的占用。 本发明的另外的实施例涉及一种用于将电容检测技术与躺椅机构的一个或多个导电特征相结合的系统和方法。 在一些方面，基于将一个或多个导电特征耦合到电容检测器控制部件的控制部件来提供传感器。 控制器可以基于占用检测和/或存在检测确定相应的响应。 处理器可以接收关于电容变化的信息，并确定电压变化何时满足阈值。 基于占用和/或存在的确定，可以激活可调节躺椅的各种相应特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150327687A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14810355

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: L&P Property Management Company

Inventor： Ryan Edward Chacon ,  Avinash Madadi ,  William Robert Rohr

IPC: A47C31/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A47C21/00 ,  G01V3/088 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96078

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将入住检测技术结合到家具中的系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及使用耦合一部分床的检测垫来检测占用。 检测垫可以包括镀铝聚合物材料，金属化和/或导电织物，铝片，金属丝网，铝带，线网或其它金属化材料或织物。 控制器基于一个或多个检测垫的单占用或双占用检测来确定相应的响应。 处理器接收关于电容变化的信息，并确定电压变化何时满足阈值。 基于占用率的确定或缺乏，可以启动可调节床的各种相应特征。