John D Sample

US Patent:

8355671, Jan 15, 2013

Filed:

Jan 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/348627

Inventors:

Mark Kramer - Castle Rock CO, US
John M. Sample - Glendale CO, US
Wilfred I. Tucker - Centennial CO, US
Jeffrey J. Jacobsen - Hollister CA, US

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

H04B 7/00

US Classification:

455 412, 455 306, 455566, 345204

Abstract:

A wireless wearable video headset device useful for viewing and listening to multimedia content. In one embodiment, the device operates by receiving a digital encoded audio/video signal from a host device of a Bluetooth™ wireless connection, the Bluetooth™ connection established via a Serial Port Profile (SPP), and the digital video signal having been previously compressed with Windows Media Video (WMV) or H. 264 compliant compression. The received digital audio/video signal is then forwarded over a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to an internal processor which then decompressed video content in the digital video signal to generate a component video signal that is suitable for handling by a display driver.

US Patent:

20080147240, Jun 19, 2008

Filed:

Feb 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/679079

Inventors:

Darryl Hudock - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Peter FLETCHER-HAYNES - Denver CO, US
Wilfred Ivan TUCKER - Centennial CO, US
Daniel A. JOSEPH - Golden CO, US
Steven INGEBRIGTSEN - Lakewood CO, US
John Sample - Glendale CO, US

Assignee:

GAMBRO BCT INC. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

G01N 9/30
G05B 21/00

US Classification:

700266, 422 72

Abstract:

An apparatus and a method for separating at least two discrete volumes of a composite liquid into at least two components. Independent microprocessors are provided on a rotor of a centrifugal separation apparatus, which respond to commands from a control computer, gather sensor data and independently control devices on the rotor to process one or more volumes of a composite liquid such as blood. Multiple microprocessors communicate with the control computer across a single communication channel, such as a pair of slip rings or an infrared communications link.

US Patent:

20130063259, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Sep 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/607945

Inventors:

Mark Kramer - Castle Rock CO, US
Wilfred Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Centennial CO, US
Christopher Bermel - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

G08C 19/16
G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053911, 340 125

Abstract:

A wireless radio frequency switch controller that requires no batteries is disclosed, as is a method for interacting between the wireless radio frequency switch controller and a Bluetooth device. The wireless radio frequency switch controller taps into the existing garage door control wiring and uses capacitors to retain power (voltage and current), which is a form of energy harvesting. The Bluetooth device interaction causes a digital controlled switch such as a transistor, solid state switch, or electrochemical relay, which operates the desired garage door motor thereby opening and closing the garage door. Additionally, the wireless radio frequency switch controller may operate in conjunction with different parent systems such as thermostats, doorbells, security systems, or the like.

US Patent:

20130342344, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Jun 20, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/922453

Inventors:

Wilfred Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Centennial CO, US
Christopher Bermel - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

A01M 23/00

US Classification:

3405391, 43 58, 43 60

Abstract:

A wireless trap and system of monitoring said trap is described and taught. The wireless trap is preferably a spring loaded trap with a wireless transmitter coupled to the trap. Upon activation of the trap by a pest or rodent, the wireless transmitter sends a signal or alert to a Bluetooth enabled receiver. The signal or alert sent to the Bluetooth receiver is sent by the wireless transmitter once a certain gravitational force (g-force) threshold is reached through the trap. This threshold is determined by an accelerometer present in the trap. Once the user receives a signal or alert on any Bluetooth enabled device, they can check the trap and dispose of the pest or rodent.

US Patent:

20140012459, Jan 9, 2014

Filed:

Jul 3, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/934979

Inventors:

Wilfred Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Centennial CO, US
Christopher Bermel - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

701 314, 701 1

Abstract:

A vehicle monitoring system and method of monitoring is described and taught. The monitoring system comprises, in part, a monitoring apparatus which attaches to a vehicle by way of a cigarette adapter, universal serial bus port, or the like. This enables the device to draw power from the vehicle's battery. The monitoring apparatus has a variety of sensing components which take readings based on the vehicle's movements and status. This information is sent via Bluetooth connection to a Bluetooth compatible device. The information can then be sent to a remote web server and uploaded into different interpretive software including three dimensional mapping software. The vehicle can then be maintained or serviced in a manner consistent with the data collected from the vehicle.

US Patent:

20220360739, Nov 10, 2022

Filed:

May 27, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/826214

Inventors:

- Englewood CO, US
Wilfred I. Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Parker CO, US
Randy Jones - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

BlueRadios, Inc. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H04N 7/12
H04N 5/60

Abstract:

A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as Bluetooth™, WiFi™, Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightness/contrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and/or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver (e.g., Microsoft Windows SideShow™) permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC. The device may repeatedly poll the host at intervals for updated content even when the host is powered off, asleep or hibernating, and may return the host to its previous power state.

US Patent:

20190034145, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Sep 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/144341

Inventors:

- Englewood CO, US
Wilfred I. Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Parker CO, US
Randy Dwayne Jones - Parker CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/147
G06F 1/16
G06F 3/01
G06F 3/0346
G06F 3/0362
G06F 3/0483
G06F 1/32
G06F 3/0488

Abstract:

A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as Bluetooth™ WiFi™ Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightness/contrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and/or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver (e.g., Microsoft Windows SideShow™) permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC. The device may repeatedly poll the host at intervals for updated content even when the host is powered off, asleep or hibernating, and may return the host to its previous power state.

US Patent:

20190034146, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Sep 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/145400

Inventors:

- Englewood CO, US
Wilfred I. Tucker - Centennial CO, US
John Sample - Parker CO, US
Randy Dwayne Jones - Parker CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/147
G06F 1/16

Abstract:

A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as Bluetooth™, WiFi™, Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightness/contrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and/or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver (e.g., Microsoft Windows SideShow™) permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC. The device may repeatedly poll the host at intervals for updated content even when the host is powered off, asleep or hibernating, and may return the host to its previous power state.