John David Hassett

US Patent:

6653946, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Aug 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/140778

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA

Assignee:

Transcore, Inc. - Hummelstown PA

International Classification:

G08G 100

US Classification:

340928, 235384, 340905, 705 13

Abstract:

A system for automatic collection of tolls includes an in-vehicle toll processor having memory for storing a toll-money-available quantity purchased by the user, and a toll-facility-identification site that transmits a toll-facility-identifier signal indicating the identity of the upcoming toll facility. As the vehicle approaches the identification site, the in-vehicle processor receives the identifier signal and calculates the toll to be debited. When the vehicle passes through the toll facility, the in-vehicle processor transmits its identity, its net balance and the toll, which it debits from an account balance. The in-vehicle processor may increment a low balance, in which case it transmits information which is relayed to a central system for billing. Various means for shutting down delinquent in-vehicle components or identifying offender vehicles are described.

US Patent:

7012547, Mar 14, 2006

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219880

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA, US

Assignee:

Transcore, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/065

US Classification:

340928, 34053913, 342457

Abstract:

A system for automatic collection of tolls includes an in-vehicle toll processor having memory for storing a toll-money-available quantity purchased by the user, and a toll-facility-identification site that transmits a toll-facility-identifier signal indicating the identity of the upcoming toll facility. As the vehicle approaches the identification site, the in-vehicle processor receives the identifier signal and calculates the toll to be debited. When the vehicle passes through the toll facility, the in-vehicle processor transmits its identity, its net balance and the toll, which it debits from an account balance. The in-vehicle processor may increment a low balance, in which case it transmits information which is relayed to a central system for billing. Various means for shutting down delinquent in-vehicle components or identifying offender vehicles are described.

US Patent:

7224291, May 29, 2007

Filed:

Dec 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/317702

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA, US

Assignee:

TransCore, LP - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/065

US Classification:

340928, 235384, 340933, 342 44, 455517

Abstract:

A system for automatic collection of tolls includes an in-vehicle toll processor having memory for storing a toll-money-available quantity purchased by the user, and a toll-facility-identification site that transmits a toll-facility-identifier signal indicating the identity of the upcoming toll facility. As the vehicle approaches the identification site, the in-vehicle processor receives the identifier signal and calculates the toll to be debited. When the vehicle passes through the toll facility, the in-vehicle processor transmits its identity, its net balance and the toll, which it debits from an account balance. The in-vehicle processor may increment a low balance, in which case it transmits information which is relayed to a central system for billing. Various means for shutting down delinquent in-vehicle components or identifying offender vehicles are described.

US Patent:

20080243714, Oct 2, 2008

Filed:

Sep 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/861384

Inventors:

John Hassett - Marblehead MA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 36 R

Abstract:

Methods and systems for determining compensation to an investment manager for the financial performance of an investment portfolio consisting of at least one investment. A benchmark measure of investment performance is selected. The portfolio's gain or loss over a time period, as measured by the Alpha or the simple performance of the investment portfolio against the benchmark, is determined. The amount of a predetermined return characteristic achieved in the portfolio over the time period is determined. A relationship between the amount of the predetermined return characteristic and the compensation, based on the Alpha or simple performance, is established. This relationship is then used to determine the compensation for the time period.

US Patent:

58050825, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Oct 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/736270

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA

Assignee:

AT/COMM Incorporated - Wakefield MA

International Classification:

G08G 101

US Classification:

340928

Abstract:

A system for automatic collection of tolls includes an in-vehicle toll processor having memory for storing a toll-money-available quantity purchased by the user, and a toll-facility-identification site that transmits a toll-facility-identifier signal indicating the identity of the upcoming toll facility. As the vehicle approaches the identification site, the in-vehicle processor receives the identifier signal and calculates the toll to be debited. When the vehicle passes through the toll facility, the in-vehicle processor transmits its identity, its net balance and the toll, which it debits from an account balance. The in-vehicle processor may increment a low balance, in which case it transmits information which is relayed to a central system for billing. Various means for shutting down delinquent in-vehicle components or identifying offender vehicles are described.

US Patent:

53472748, Sep 13, 1994

Filed:

Sep 16, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/945534

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA

Assignee:

AT/COMM Incorporated - Marblehead MA

International Classification:

G08G 1123

US Classification:

340988

Abstract:

A hazardous waste shipment system provides monitoring and control to verify the location and condition of each shipment. Two-way base stations receive status and identification signals from vehicle-mounted transponders as the shipments pass by, and the base stations relay the information to a central data bank. The vehicle mounted transponders may receive data from sensors that monitor the load, and may actuate alarms or a message display for operator intervention. The three-tier system also provides notifications, and safety instructions in the event of a mishap, with the base stations relaying instructions or route changes to the vehicle mounted transponders.

US Patent:

57519730, May 12, 1998

Filed:

Sep 16, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/945523

Inventors:

John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA

Assignee:

AT/COMM Incorporated - Marblehead MA

International Classification:

G06F 1300

US Classification:

395213

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for the automatic management of vehicle access to a restricted access area. The system includes at least one base transceiver positioned at least at one location providing an entrance to and an exit from said restricted access area. The system also includes a plurality of vehicle borne transponders, and an independent management computer. As vehicles attempt to access the restricted area, the base transceiver, the vehicle transponders, and the independent management computer communicate to monitor and regulate the vehicle access. According to one embodiment, the invention automatically manages access to a commercial parking facility. In another embodiment, the invention automatically dispatches taxicabs from a corral area. In a further embodiment, the invention controls vehicle access to facilities such as gated communities, and employee and student parking areas.

US Patent:

6023508, Feb 8, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/861628

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bombard - Marblehead MA
John J. Hassett - Marblehead MA

Assignee:

Currency Scientific, Inc. - Marlbehead MA

International Classification:

H04L 932

US Classification:

380 24

Abstract:

A system for transferring value carrying data packets representative of cash between transferor and transferee terminals without the intervention of a centralized database provides for data packets convertible between an inspected state and an uninspected state. Data packets in an inspected state can be negotiated between terminals once, whereupon they become uninspected and hence, non-negotiable. Uninspected data packets are restored to inspected state by having a central bank compare a hash code generated by a transferor terminal against a corresponding hash code generated by the central bank.