公开(公告)号：US08816820B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13096435

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Amit Kulkarni

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Amit Kulkarni

IPC: G08B5/22

CPC classification number: G01S5/0231 ,  G01S1/047 ,  G01S3/046

Abstract: A first mobile device includes a location processor, a communication processor, and a display, and a second mobile device includes a location processor and a communication processor. The first mobile device is configured to wirelessly communicate with the second mobile device, and the first mobile device is configured to display a superimposed icon representing a location of the second mobile device as viewed from the perspective of the first mobile device when the first mobile device is pointed in the direction of the second mobile device.

Abstract translation: 第一移动设备包括位置处理器，通信处理器和显示器，并且第二移动设备包括位置处理器和通信处理器。 第一移动设备被配置为与第二移动设备进行无线通信，并且第一移动设备被配置为当第一移动设备从第一移动设备的角度观察时，显示表示第二移动设备的位置的叠加图标 指向第二移动设备的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20110175746A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12690605

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Andy Peczalski ,  Gary Richard O'Brien, JR. ,  Steve D. Huseth

Inventor： Andy Peczalski ,  Gary Richard O'Brien, JR. ,  Steve D. Huseth

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/50 ,  G01S13/32 ,  G01S13/88

Abstract: A method of detecting motion in components that form part of a structure. The method includes flooding a first component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the first component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a first set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the first set of intermediate frequency signals. The method further includes flooding a second component with transmitted radio frequency signals and receiving reflected radio frequency signals from the second component with an antenna. The method further includes generating a second set of intermediate frequency signals based on differences between the transmitted radio frequency signals and the additional reflected radio frequency signals and measuring the second set of intermediate frequency.

Abstract translation: 检测构成结构部分的部件中的运动的方法。 该方法包括用发射的射频信号淹没第一分量，并用天线从第一分量接收反射的射频信号。 该方法还包括基于发射的射频信号和反射的射频信号之间的差异产生第一组中频信号并测量第一组中频信号。 该方法还包括用发射的射频信号淹没第二分量，并用天线从第二分量接收反射的射频信号。 该方法还包括基于发射的射频信号和附加的反射射频信号之间的差异产生第二组中频信号并测量第二组中频。

公开(公告)号：US07830250B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11977113

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Hai D. Pham

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Hai D. Pham

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G01S11/06 ,  G01S5/14

Abstract: Beacon generators transmit wireless beacon signals for use in tracking an object. Among other things, a wireless beacon signal from a particular beacon generator contains information identifying a power supply voltage associated with that beacon generator. A tracking device associated with the object receives one or more of the beacon signals. The tracking device measures the signal strength of a received beacon signal, and the tracking device identifies the power supply voltage associated with the beacon generator that transmitted the received beacon signal. The tracking device or an external component, such as a control unit, can use the identified signal strength and the identified power supply voltage to determine the location of the object. As a particular example, signal strengths and power supply voltages associated with at least three beacon signals can be used to identify the location of the object.

Abstract translation: 信标发生器发送用于跟踪对象的无线信标信号。 除其他之外，来自特定信标发生器的无线信标信号包含识别与该信标发生器相关联的电源电压的信息。 与对象相关联的跟踪设备接收一个或多个信标信号。 跟踪装置测量接收到的信标信号的信号强度，并且跟踪装置识别与发送接收的信标信号的信标发生器相关联的电源电压。 跟踪装置或诸如控制单元的外部组件可以使用所识别的信号强度和所识别的电源电压来确定对象的位置。 作为特定示例，可以使用与至少三个信标信号相关联的信号强度和电源电压来识别对象的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07733836B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11796749

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/14 ,  G01S5/021 ,  G01S5/0257

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of estimating location of a mobile beaconing device within a building includes steps: concurrently transmitting from the beaconing device at least first and second signals, which respectively indicates at least first and second transmit power levels thereof; receiving the at least first and second signals by a plurality of anchor devices at different known locations; estimating first distances between the beaconing device and each anchor device as a function of signal power levels of the first signal received by each anchor device, and second distances between the beaconing device and each anchor device as a function of signal power levels of the second signal received by each anchor devices; and calculating an estimated location of the beaconing device as a function of the estimated first distances and second distances.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，估计建筑物内的移动信标设备的位置的方法包括以下步骤：从信标设备同时发送至少第一和第二信号，其分别指示其至少第一和第二发射功率电平; 通过在不同已知位置处的多个锚装置接收所述至少第一和第二信号; 根据由每个锚定装置接收到的第一信号的信号功率水平估计信标装置与每个锚定装置之间的第一距离，以及信标装置与每个锚定装置之间的第二距离作为第二信号的信号功率电平的函数 每个锚装置接收; 以及根据估计的第一距离和第二距离计算信标装置的估计位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090051551A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11895168

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Hai D. Pham ,  Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski ,  Thomas J. Schubring ,  Edward J. Dauskurdas ,  Dan Hawkinson ,  Kalvin Watson ,  Edward J. Kurtz ,  David J. Wunderlin

Inventor： Hai D. Pham ,  Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski ,  Thomas J. Schubring ,  Edward J. Dauskurdas ,  Dan Hawkinson ,  Kalvin Watson ,  Edward J. Kurtz ,  David J. Wunderlin

IPC: G08B17/12

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B25/003 ,  G08B25/08

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to detect at least one material or condition, such as a smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The sensor assembly also includes a base configured to be mounted on a structure, such as a wall or ceiling, and to receive the sensor. The sensor assembly further includes a wireless module located between the sensor and the base. The wireless module is configured to transmit position information. The wireless module may include one or more electrical contacts used to form at least one electrical connection between the base of the sensor assembly and the sensor. The wireless module may also include a printed circuit board having the contacts, wireless radio circuitry, an antenna, and other components. The printed circuit board could be substantially hidden from view when the sensor is attached to the base and the base is mounted on the structure.

Abstract translation: 传感器组件包括被配置为检测至少一种材料或状况的传感器，例如烟雾探测器，火灾探测器或一氧化碳检测器。 传感器组件还包括被配置为安装在诸如墙壁或天花板的结构上并且接收传感器的基座。 传感器组件还包括位于传感器和基座之间的无线模块。 无线模块被配置为发送位置信息。 无线模块可以包括用于在传感器组件的基座和传感器之间形成至少一个电连接的一个或多个电触头。 无线模块还可以包括具有触点，无线无线电电路，天线和其它组件的印刷电路板。 当传感器附接到基座并且基座安装在结构上时，印刷电路板可以基本上隐藏在视野内。

公开(公告)号：US08046180B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US11827795

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

IPC: G01R29/24 ,  G01R19/165 ,  G01R11/02 ,  G01R17/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/3648 ,  G01R31/3679

Abstract: A model-based system and method for analyzing power source performance and optimizing operational costs are provided. Data from the power source (such as a battery) and/or a device associated with the power source is analyzed and processed to predict an operating life of the power source. This could allow, for example, a power source replacement schedule to be generated for the device. If the analysis indicates that abnormal conditions exist or that any user-defined alerts are warranted, a message could also be sent to an operator terminal. The system and method may continue to monitor the device and thus provide real-time data. The data may also be stored in memory, collected over time, and analyzed or used in various ways. The system and method thus provide a cost effective and reliable analysis of power source performance and any associated operational and replacement costs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分析电源性能和优化运营成本的基于模型的系统和方法。 来自电源（例如电池）和/或与电源相关联的设备的数据被分析和处理以预测电源的工作寿命。 这可以允许例如为设备生成电源更换计划。 如果分析表明存在异常情况或者任何用户定义的警报是有保证的，则还可以向操作员终端发送消息。 系统和方法可以继续监视设备，从而提供实时数据。 数据也可以存储在存储器中，随着时间的推移而被收集，并以各种方式进行分析或使用。 因此，该系统和方法为电源性能和任何相关的操作和更换成本提供了成本有效和可靠的分析。

公开(公告)号：US07904631B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11592059

申请日：2006-11-02

Applicant: Hai D. Pham ,  Steve D. Huseth ,  Christopher E. Kikta

Inventor： Hai D. Pham ,  Steve D. Huseth ,  Christopher E. Kikta

IPC: G06F13/36 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4045

Abstract: A wireless bridge includes a first universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) for coupling to a serial bus that receives data packets. A protocol independent module has a timer set to a desired time to detect a start and/or an end of a data packet received from the serial bus. A wireless transceiver is coupled to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter for sending and receiving data packets.

Abstract translation: 无线网桥包括用于耦合到接收数据分组的串行总线的第一通用异步接收机/发射机（UART）。 独立于协议的模块具有设置为期望时间的定时器，以检测从串行总线接收的数据分组的开始和/或结束。 无线收发器耦合到通用异步收发器，用于发送和接收数据包。

公开(公告)号：US20080220780A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11715797

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: G01S5/0252 ,  G01S5/0289 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A target radio can be located and tracked by an array of anchor radios. The anchor radios are calibrated when each anchor radio transmits an anchor message that is received by the other anchor radios. The distance between anchor radios is known because their positions are known. The received signal strengths are dependent on distance and an attenuation value. The calibration operation uses the received signal strengths and known anchor radio locations to determine the attenuation values of the anchor radios. After calibration, a target radio transmission can be received by the anchor radios. Each anchor radio estimates the distance to the target. The distance estimates and the anchor locations can then be used to determine the target radio's location.

Abstract translation: 目标收音机可以由一组锚式收音机定位和跟踪。 当每个锚无线电发送由其他锚无线电接收到的锚定消息时，锚无线电被校准。 锚无线电之间的距离是已知的，因为它们的位置是已知的。 接收的信号强度取决于距离和衰减值。 校准操作使用接收的信号强度和已知的锚无线电位置来确定锚无线电的衰减值。 校准后，可以通过锚无线电接收目标无线电传输。 每个锚无线电估计到目标的距离。 然后可以使用距离估计和锚定位置来确定目标无线电的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080122696A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11605685

申请日：2006-11-28

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Andrew G. Berezowski

IPC: G01S3/02 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/0257 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G08B21/0272

Abstract: A system for tracking persons and other objects in a structure in which a plurality of low power transmitter beacons send identifiers to any receiver within range of the beacons. The beacons are attached to the building at known locations that are used as reference points. The person or object carrying the receiver then uses the information of those beacons to determine the location in the structure of the receiver. The data can be sent to a command center or other monitoring location or it can be processed on site by the receiver.

Abstract translation: 用于跟踪多个低功率发射机信标的结构中的人员和其他对象的系统，用于向信标的范围内的任何接收机发送标识符。 信标在作为参考点的已知位置处连接到建筑物。 携带接收机的人或物体然后使用那些信标的信息来确定接收机的结构中的位置。 数据可以发送到指挥中心或其他监控位置，也可以由接收机在现场进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US20080112699A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11599246

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Steve D. Huseth ,  Soumitri N. Kolavennu ,  Saad J. Bedros ,  Isaac Cohen

Inventor： Steve D. Huseth ,  Soumitri N. Kolavennu ,  Saad J. Bedros ,  Isaac Cohen

IPC: G03B13/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/247 ,  G01S5/02

Abstract: A method for automatically estimating the spatial positions between cameras in a camera network utilizes unique identifying signals, such as RFID signals, transmitting between nearby cameras to estimate the relative distances or positions between cameras from received signal strength (RSS), time of arrival (TOA), or time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements to thereby determine the neighboring relationship among the cameras. A discover-locate process can be used to discover, from the estimated relative distances, unknown cameras in the vicinity of at least three cameras at known locations. Absolute locations of the discovered unknown cameras can then be calculated using a geometric calculation. The discover-locate process can be cascaded throughout the network to discover and locate all unknown cameras automatically using previously discovered and located cameras. Such methods can be implemented in systems having cameras with transceivers integrated therein and a controller operably linked to the cameras.

Abstract translation: 用于自动估计摄像机网络中的摄像机之间的空间位置的方法利用诸如RFID信号之类的唯一识别信号，在邻近摄像机之间传输，以从接收信号强度（RSS），到达时间（TOA）估计摄像机之间的相对距离或位置 ）或到达时间差（TDOA）测量，从而确定相机之间的相邻关系。 可以使用发现定位过程从估计的相对距离中发现在已知位置处的至少三个相机附近的未知摄像机。 然后可以使用几何计算来计算发现的未知摄像机的绝对位置。 发现定位过程可以在整个网络中级联，以使用先前发现和定位的相机自动发现和定位所有未知摄像机。 这样的方法可以在具有集成有收发器的相机的系统中实现，以及可操作地连接到相机的控制器。