Jeff T Reid

US Patent:

20210075899, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Nov 24, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/103580

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
Jeff T. REID - Sinking Spring PA, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/18
H04M 1/253
G06F 3/041
G06F 3/0354

Abstract:

A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, transit on-board communications device, and so on.

US Patent:

20200213448, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Mar 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/813253

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
David BENSTED - Tutbury Staffordshire, GB
Jeff REID - Sinking Spring PA, US
Richard RUMSBY - Barton under Needwood Staffordshire, GB

International Classification:

H04M 3/56
H04L 29/06
H04M 7/00

Abstract:

A serverless Page Party (SPP) station is provided for page announcing and party line conferencing that is configured to implement mutual provisioning to allow all SPP stations within a system to mutually maintain their configurations in runtime, and multiple master station negotiation and master failover. Plural SPP stations are connected with Ethernet cable or WIFi to a network and therefore without need for expensive and cumbersome cabling and daisy-chain configuration among stations. SPP stations route packets between each other via multicast technology and without need for a IP-PBX or other server (e.g., a SIP server) for controlling inter-station connections. In Mutual Provisioning Mode, SPP stations operate using a system configuration obtained from other SPP stations already on the network using a command channel. System configuration is maintained by a SPP station designated as a master station. Plural SPP stations can negotiate among themselves to designate a new master station.

US Patent:

20190058783, Feb 21, 2019

Filed:

Aug 16, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/998513

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
Jeff T. Reid - Sinking Spring PA, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/18
G06F 3/041
H04M 1/253

Abstract:

A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, on-board communications device, and so on.

US Patent:

20190007555, Jan 3, 2019

Filed:

Aug 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/100671

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
David BENSTED - Tutbury Staffordshire, GB
Jeff REID - Sinking Spring PA, US
Richard RUMSBY - Barton under Needwood Staffordshire, GB

International Classification:

H04M 3/56
H04L 29/06
H04M 7/00

Abstract:

A serverless Page Party (SPP) station is provided for page announcing and party line, conferencing that is configured to implement mutual provisioning to allow all SPP stations within a system to mutually maintain their configurations in runtime, and multiple master station negotiation and master failover. Plural SPP stations are connected with Ethernet cable or WIFi to a network and therefore without need for expensive and cumbersome cabling and daisy-chain configuration among stations. SPP stations route packets between each other via multicast technology and without need for a IP-PBX or other server (e,g., a SIP server) for controlling inter-station connections. In Mutual Provisioning Mode, SPP stations operate using a system configuration obtained from other SPP stations already on the network using a command channel. System configuration is maintained by a SPP station designated as a master station. Plural SPP stations can negotiate among themselves to designate a new master station.

US Patent:

20170366672, Dec 21, 2017

Filed:

Dec 18, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/536464

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
David BENSTED - Tutbury Staffordshire, GB
Jeff REID - Sinking Spring PA, US
Richard RUMSBY - Barton under Needwood Staffordshire, GB

Assignee:

Hubbell Incorporated - Shelton CT

International Classification:

H04M 3/56
H04M 7/00
H04L 29/06

Abstract:

A serverless Page Party (SPP) station is provided for page announcing and party line conferencing that is configured to implement mutual provisioning to allow all SPP stations within a system to mutually maintain their configurations in runtime, and multiple master station negotiation and master failover. Plural SPP stations are connected with Ethernet cable or WIFi to a network and therefore without need for expensive and cumbersome cabling and daisy-chain configuration among stations. SPP stations route packets between each other via multicast technology and without need for a IP-PBX or other server (e.g., a SIP server) for controlling inter-station connections. In Mutual Provisioning Mode, SPP stations operate using a system configuration obtained from other SPP stations already on the network using a command channel. System configuration is maintained by a SPP station designated as a master station. Plural SPP stations can negotiate among themselves to designate a new master station.

US Patent:

20160270127, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

May 20, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/160785

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
Jeff T. Reid - Sinking Spring PA, US
Jeffrey M. Weist - Reading PA, US
Roger W. Deihm - Mohnton PA, US
Ross H. Moughan - Wyomissing PA, US

International Classification:

H04W 76/00
H04W 4/06
H04B 3/50
H04B 1/3827
H04M 1/05
H04L 29/12
H04W 68/10
H04W 68/02

Abstract:

VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).

US Patent:

20160005294, Jan 7, 2016

Filed:

Jul 3, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/323659

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
Alec M. Mercer - New Holland PA, US
Jeff T. Reid - Sinking Spring PA, US

International Classification:

G08B 21/18

Abstract:

System and method for monitoring electrical devices such as luminaires, including ballast and/or battery powered lighting components, for variety of fault conditions from central location utilize monitoring unit that interfaces with host lighting fixture or luminaire to allow status of host to be remotely monitored. Monitoring unit can interface with host in fully galvanically isolated manner using current transformers allowing host lighting fixture to be monitored in the least intrusive manner. Monitoring unit can be seamlessly fitted to new luminaires or existing luminaires. Current transformer interface has minimal effect on host ballast functionality and operation. Monitoring system may include a plurality of monitoring units multi-dropped on a single field bus network or in a power line communication. Power for monitoring unit can be derived from field bus network or power line. Operating parameters and addressing information of monitoring unit may be configured via interface using laptop or PC.

US Patent:

20150063192, Mar 5, 2015

Filed:

Aug 28, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/471642

Inventors:

- Shelton CT, US
Jeff T. Reid - Sinking Spring PA, US
Jeffrey M. Weist - Reading PA, US
Roger W. Deihm - Mohnton PA, US
Ross H. Moughan - Wyomissing PA, US

International Classification:

H04W 68/02
H04W 4/06

US Classification:

370312

Abstract:

VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).