公开(公告)号：US20110264324A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13173499

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常涉及用于监视在定义的远程位置区域内的各种环境和/或其他条件的系统。 这样的系统可以被配置为监视在限定区域中的公用事业计量表。 该系统通过使用多个无线发射机来实现，其中每个无线发射机被集成到适于监视特定数据输入的传感器中。 该系统还包括在限定位置分散在整个区域的多个收发器。 系统使用本地网关将信息从发射机转换和传输到网络上的专用计算机。 专用计算机，通过网络收集，编译和存储数据以供客户需求检索。 计算机还包括用于评估接收到的信息并识别适当的控制信号的装置，该系统还包括用于在指定的致动器处施加控制信号的装置。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07414018B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11120507

申请日：2005-05-03

Applicant: Richard M. Huff ,  Amy N. Huff

Inventor： Richard M. Huff ,  Amy N. Huff

IPC: C11D17/04

CPC classification number: C11D7/12 ,  C11D17/041 ,  C11D17/049

Abstract: A product for cleaning stains. In one embodiment, the product may include a piece of material and a volume of carbonated water, both sealed within a container. When a stain is encountered, the container may be opened and the piece of material that has been wetted by the carbonated water may be used to clean the stain.

Abstract translation: 用于清洁污渍的产品。 在一个实施例中，产品可以包括密封在容器内的一块材料和一定体积的碳酸水。 当遇到污渍时，可以打开容器，并且可以使用已被碳酸水润湿的材料来清洁污渍。

公开(公告)号：US07019667B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10930019

申请日：2004-08-30

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff ,  James Davis

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff ,  James Davis

IPC: G08C19/38

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G01D4/008 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: A novel system and method for achieving accurate readings of the rotational speed, number of revolutions and direction of rotation of a utility system. More specifically, a system and method for retrofitting existing utility meters with a lightweight tape, having contrasting sections of reflective and non-reflective material applied thereto, which is read by optical sensors as the lightweight tape passes by with the revolutions of the disk of the utility meter. Additionally, the system and method detects unauthorized use of the utility or tampering with the utility meter and its functions.

公开(公告)号：US08193930B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US13225110

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

Inventor： Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to systems and methods for remote irrigation control. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a remote irrigation control system having a rain sensor enabled to detect the amount of rain received in a first rain area, and a first local transceiver in communication with the rain sensor, the first local transceiver configured to receive information from the rain sensor and transmit the information to a gateway, the first local transceiver also configured to receive information from the gateway. The gateway is connected to a wide area network and configured to receive information from the first local transceiver and transmit the information to the wide area network, the gateway also configured to receive information from the wide area network and transmit the information to the first local transceiver. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例一般涉及用于远程灌溉控制的系统和方法。 本发明的一个示例性实施例提供一种远程灌溉控制系统，其具有能够检测在第一雨区域中接收的雨量的雨水传感器，以及与雨水传感器通信的第一本地收发器，所述第一本地收发器被配置为接收 来自雨传感器的信息并将信息发送到网关，第一本地收发器还被配置为从网关接收信息。 网关连接到广域网，并被配置为从第一本地收发器接收信息并将信息发送到广域网，网关还被配置为从广域网接收信息并将信息发送到第一本地收发器 。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120075092A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13222216

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Thomas D. PETITE ,  Richard M. HUFF

Inventor： Thomas D. PETITE ,  Richard M. HUFF

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08G1/142 ,  G08G1/146 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to mobile inventory unit monitoring systems and methods. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile inventory unit monitoring system comprising a computer configured to execute at least one computer program, at least one wireless transmitter located proximate to a mobile inventory unit, a plurality of radio-frequency transceivers dispersed geographically at defined locations, and a gateway connected to a wide area network. Select information can be transmitted from the transmitter proximate to the mobile inventory unit, through a transceiver in the plurality of transceivers, through the gateway, and to the wide area network. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例一般涉及移动清单单元监视系统和方法。 本发明的示例性实施例提供了一种移动库存单元监控系统，其包括被配置为执行至少一个计算机程序的计算机，位于移动存货单元附近的至少一个无线发送器，在地理上分布于所定义的多个射频收发器 位置和连接到广域网的网关。 选择信息可以通过多个收发器中的收发器，通过网关和广域网从发送机附近的移动清单单元发送。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07978059B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12337739

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于监视所定义的远程位置区域内的各种环境和/或其他条件的系统。 这样的系统可以被配置为监视在限定区域中的公用事业计量表。 该系统通过使用多个无线发射机来实现，其中每个无线发射机被集成到适于监视特定数据输入的传感器中。 该系统还包括在限定位置分散在整个区域的多个收发器。 系统使用本地网关将信息从发射机转换和传输到网络上的专用计算机。 专用计算机，通过网络收集，编译和存储数据以供客户需求检索。 计算机还包括用于评估接收到的信息并识别适当的控制信号的装置，该系统还包括用于在指定的致动器处施加控制信号的装置。

公开(公告)号：US08212667B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US13173499

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

Inventor： Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to automotive diagnostic data monitoring systems and methods. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an automotive diagnostic data monitoring system comprising an automotive transceiver integrated with a vehicle diagnostics data bus, a first local transceiver, and a gateway connected to a wide area network. The automotive transceiver can be configured to transmit and receive information to and from the first local transceiver. The first local transceiver can be configured to transmit and receive information to and from the gateway. The automotive transceiver can be located about an automobile. The vehicle diagnostic data bus can contain diagnostic information related to an automobile. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例一般涉及汽车诊断数据监视系统和方法。 本发明的示例性实施例提供了一种汽车诊断数据监视系统，其包括与车辆诊断数据总线，第一本地收发器和连接到广域网的网关集成的汽车收发器。 汽车收发器可被配置为向第一本地收发器发送信息和从第一本地收发器接收信息。 第一本地收发器可以被配置为向网关发送信息和从网关接收信息。 汽车收发器可以位于汽车周围。 车辆诊断数据总线可以包含与汽车相关的诊断信息。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08013732B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12477329

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

Inventor： Thomas David Petite ,  Richard M Huff

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常涉及用于监视在定义的远程位置区域内的各种环境和/或其他条件的系统。 这样的系统可以被配置为监视在限定区域中的公用事业计量表。 该系统通过使用多个无线发射机来实现，其中每个无线发射机被集成到适于监视特定数据输入的传感器中。 该系统还包括在限定位置分散在整个区域的多个收发器。 系统使用本地网关将信息从发射机转换和传输到网络上的专用计算机。 专用计算机，通过网络收集，编译和存储数据以供客户需求检索。 计算机还包括用于评估接收到的信息并识别适当的控制信号的装置，该系统还包括用于在指定的致动器处施加控制信号的装置。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20090096605A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12337739

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于监视所定义的远程位置区域内的各种环境和/或其他条件的系统。 这样的系统可以被配置为监视在限定区域中的公用事业计量表。 该系统通过使用多个无线发射机来实现，其中每个无线发射机被集成到适于监视特定数据输入的传感器中。 该系统还包括在限定位置分散在整个区域的多个收发器。 系统使用本地网关将信息从发射机转换和传输到网络上的专用计算机。 专用计算机，通过网络收集，编译和存储数据以供客户需求检索。 计算机还包括用于评估接收到的信息并识别适当的控制信号的装置，该系统还包括用于在指定的致动器处施加控制信号的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07209840B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10955881

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

IPC: G08C17/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G01R22/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W8/205 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/40 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: A system for providing remote monitoring of electricity consumption is provided. In one embodiment the system may comprise electric meters, communication devices having a unique address and defining a wireless communication network, and a site controller. Each electric meter may be configured to measure electricity consumption of a load. Each communication device may be associated with one of the electric meters and configured to receive electricity consumption data and generate a transmit message using a predefined communication protocol being implemented by the wireless communication network. The transmit message may comprise the unique identifier and electricity consumption data. The site controller may be configured for communication with the wireless communication network and configured to receive the transmit message from one of the communication devices, identify the electric meter associated with the transmit message, and provide information related to the transmit message to a WAN for delivery to a computer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于远程监控电力消耗的系统。 在一个实施例中，系统可以包括电表，具有唯一地址并定义无线通信网络的通信设备以及站点控制器。 每个电表可以被配置成测量负载的电力消耗。 每个通信设备可以与电表中的一个相关联，并且被配置为接收耗电数据，并使用由无线通信网络实现的预定义的通信协议来生成发送消息。 发送消息可以包括唯一标识符和电力消耗数据。 站点控制器可以被配置为与无线通信网络进行通信，并且被配置为从通信设备之一接收发送消息，识别与发送消息相关联的电表，并将与发送消息相关的信息提供给WAN以进行传送 到电脑