公开(公告)号：US20140203919A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

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: 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：US20150302739A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14754628

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： BRADEN S. BERZIEL ,  RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  VINOD GOPALAKRISHNAN

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20

Abstract: A system, method, and device for automatic master control detection are provided. In embodiments, automatic master control detection may be utilized to determine a primary control device in a multi-control furniture environment, such as an automated furniture environment. In some aspects, a control device is initially programmed with a particular primary ID. Additionally, such control devices include an alternate ID that may replace the primary ID if it is determined that a conflict exists between the control device and another control device in the same network environment. In one embodiment of the invention, a control device/box/component communicates a startup query upon activation, which automatically signals to other devices in the network that it is the first control started and will retain master control status having the primary ID. Recipient control devices may process a received startup query as an indication to change their primary ID to an alternate ID.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于自动主控制检测的系统，方法和装置。 在实施例中，可以利用自动主控制检测来确定诸如自动化家具环境的多控制家具环境中的主控制装置。 在一些方面，控制装置最初被编程有特定的主要ID。 此外，如果确定在同一网络环境中的控制设备和另一个控制设备之间存在冲突，则这样的控制设备包括可替代主ID的备用ID。 在本发明的一个实施例中，控制设备/箱/组件在激活时通信启动查询，其自动向网络中的其他设备发信号，该第一控制开始，并且将保持具有主ID的主控制状态。 接收者控制设备可以处理接收到的启动查询作为将其主ID更改为备用ID的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20140203921A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14164132

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： CHAD BAKER ,  RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  DAVE JONES ,  WILLIAM ROHR ,  VINOD KUMAR GOPALAKRISHNAN ,  DAVID M. LINHOFF

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A system and method for integrating furniture accessories and generic devices with automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a communication protocol enables a remote device to wirelessly control a generic device wirelessly coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. The remote device may control features of the generic device based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the remote device receives a user environment selection, which is communicated to the control component of the automated furniture item. The automated furniture item then communicates at least a portion of the received command to a corresponding generic device, according to the settings of the selected user environment. In further embodiments, an occupancy detection indication for the automated furniture item may result in a change in one or more settings corresponding to the user environment, as communicated to the generic device(s) by the control component.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将家具配件和通用设备与自动家具相结合的系统和方法。 在实施例中，通信协议使得远程设备能够无线地控制与自动化家具产品的控制部件无线耦合的通用设备。 远程设备可以基于与控制组件的无线通信来控制通用设备的特征。 在一些实施例中，远程设备接收用户环境选择，其被传送到自动化家具项目的控制组件。 然后，根据所选择的用户环境的设置，自动化家具产品将所接收的命令的至少一部分传送到对应的通用设备。 在另外的实施例中，由控制组件传送给通用设备的自动化家具项目的占用检测指示可导致对应于用户环境的一个或多个设置的改变。

公开(公告)号：US20160252475A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15149684

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: L & P Property Management Company

Inventor： WILLIAM ROBERT ROHR ,  RYAN EDWARD CHACON

IPC: G01N27/22 ,  G01V3/00 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: G01N27/221 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  G01D5/2405 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G01V3/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2217/96078

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating presence-sensing technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to incorporating a conductive medium into the periphery of a furniture item, such as an adjustable bed, for detecting the presence of a user or other body. The bed includes a mattress with a covering material and a tape edge surrounding the perimeter of the mattress. A capacitive wire is coupled the tape edge, and is adapted to have a voltage based on proximity of an object to the capacitive wire. The bed also includes a processor coupled to the capacitive wire. The processor receives information provided by the capacitive wire, determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold, and indicates whether presence is detected. Based on a determination of presence, or lack of presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将现有感测技术纳入家具的系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及将导电介质结合到诸如可调整床的家俱物品的周边中，用于检测使用者或其他身体的存在。 该床包括具有覆盖材料的床垫和围绕床垫周边的带边缘。 电容线连接带边缘，并且适于具有基于物体与电容线的接近度的电压。 床还包括耦合到电容线的处理器。 处理器接收由电容线提供的信息，确定电压变化何时满足阈值，并指示是否检测到存在。 基于存在或不存在的确定，可以激活可调节床的各种相应特征。

公开(公告)号：US20130174343A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13749120

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  AVINASH MADADI ,  WILLIAM ROHR ,  SAM CASSELL

IPC: G01B7/00 ,  A47C21/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/003 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A47C20/08 ,  A47C21/00 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G01V3/088 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96078

Abstract: A system and method for incorporating presence-sensing technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting presence using a metal, adjustable bed frame. The bed frame is pulsed with a voltage to provide a charge, against which capacitance is measured. A controller determines the corresponding response based on presence detection by the frame. Conductive bushings may also be used to measure capacitance using the bed frame. In further embodiments, capacitance is measured by a foil tape surrounding a perimeter of the adjustable bed. The foil tape has a voltage based on proximity of an object to the tape, and may be embedded with a capacitive wire. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of presence, or lack of presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将现有感测技术纳入家具的系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及使用金属可调式床架来检测存在。 床架用电压脉冲以提供电荷，测量电容。 控制器基于帧的存在检测来确定相应的响应。 也可以使用导电套管来使用床架来测量电容。 在另外的实施例中，通过围绕可调节床的周边的箔带来测量电容。 箔带具有基于物体与带的接近度的电压，并且可以嵌入电容线。 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。 基于存在或不存在的确定，可以激活可调节床的各种相应特征。

公开(公告)号：US20170042340A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15339927

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  WILLIAM ROBERT ROHR ,  AVINASH MADADI ,  GREGORY MARK LAWSON

IPC: A47C31/00 ,  A47C7/72 ,  A47C17/86 ,  A61G5/14 ,  G05B19/048 ,  A47C7/24 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A47C1/02 ,  A61G7/015 ,  G01V3/08 ,  A47C17/16 ,  A47C7/30

CPC classification number: A47C31/00 ,  A47C7/62 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A61B5/1115 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  A61G5/14 ,  A61G7/015 ,  A61G7/018 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/088 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/24015 ,  G05B2219/40133 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  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：US20160161623A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15018862

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: L & P Property Management Company

Inventor： RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  WILLIAM ROBERT ROHR ,  AVINASH MADADI ,  GREGORY MARK LAWSON

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  A47C21/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/088 ,  A47C20/041 ,  A47C21/00 ,  A61B5/1115 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61G5/14 ,  A61G7/015 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  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 direct-connect device, system, and method for determining presence with respect to an automated furniture item, such as 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。 更具体地说，本发明涉及直接连接装置，系统和方法，用于确定相对于诸如倾斜机构的自动化家具产品的存在。 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：US20150137835A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

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: G01V3/08

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。 本发明的其它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：US20150137833A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14608173

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 ,  A47C1/02 ,  A47C31/00

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：US20140203920A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US13749108

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Inventor： CHAD BAKER ,  RYAN EDWARD CHACON ,  DAVE JONES ,  DAVID M. LINHOFF ,  LARRY NICHOLAS NIBERT ,  WILLIAM ROHR

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20

Abstract: A system and method for automatically pairing wireless remotes to the control components of automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a pairing mode selection indication is received, indicating a universal mode selection or a normal mode selection. In universal mode, the control component and the remote device are automatically paired based on commands received from the remote device. In normal mode, the control component and the remote component are automatically paired upon confirmation that the unique ID of the remote device corresponds to an ID database. Having paired the control component with the remote device, the control component may execute commands received from at least one remote device. In embodiments, the pairing method includes applying priority rules for particular remote devices. Further, the automatic pairing of remote devices may include varying levels of authorization for different users.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将无线遥控器自动配对到自动家具的控制部件的系统和方法。 在实施例中，接收配对模式选择指示，指示通用模式选择或正常模式选择。 在通用模式下，控制组件和远程设备根据从远程设备接收的命令自动配对。 在正常模式下，通过确认远程设备的唯一ID对应于ID数据库，控制组件和远程组件自动配对。 将控制组件与远程设备配对后，控制组件可以执行从至少一个远程设备接收的命令。 在实施例中，配对方法包括对特定远程设备应用优先级规则。 此外，远程设备的自动配对可以包括针对不同用户的不同级别的授权。