公开(公告)号：US08880765B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US12899498

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Robert Bryan Seal ,  Phillip Warren ,  Edward Glenn Howard

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Robert Bryan Seal ,  Phillip Warren ,  Edward Glenn Howard

IPC: G06F13/14

CPC classification number: H02J13/0075 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network device having a plurality of hardware interfaces is disclosed. The network device includes a central processing unit and a main circuit board. The main circuit board has expansion slots that receivably connect corresponding secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The main circuit board also has sensors for detecting predetermined parameters. A voltage regulator is operative to regulate one or more particular expansion slots, in response to detection of a predetermined parameter associated with respective slots.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了具有多个硬件接口的网络设备。 网络设备包括中央处理单元和主电路板。 主电路板具有扩展槽，可将相应的二次电路板连​​接到主电路板。 主电路板还具有用于检测预定参数的传感器。 响应于检测到与相应时隙相关联的预定参数，电压调节器用于调节一个或多个特定扩展槽。

公开(公告)号：US08397288B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12899496

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Derek Nicholas Gibbs

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Derek Nicholas Gibbs

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L63/164 ,  H04L63/0272 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W76/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for extending IPSec communication over a wireless mesh network is disclosed. A VPN appliance is operative to establish an end-to-end communication tunnel with at least one of a plurality of wireless mesh gateways. The VPN appliance is configured for secure communication with at least one of the mesh gateways, by establishing an outer tunnel. At least one of the wireless mesh gateways is configured to establish connection with a plurality of wireless routers, where the wireless routers are configured to establish connection with a plurality of intelligent communication devices. Multiple paths exist for routing data packets from the plurality of mesh gateways to the plurality of intelligent communication devices. The VPN appliance is also configured to establish a plurality of inner tunnels nested within the outer tunnel.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于通过无线网状网络来扩展IPSec通信的系统。 VPN设备操作以与多个无线网关网关中的至少一个建立端到端通信隧道。 VPN设备被配置为通过建立外部隧道与至少一个网格网关进行安全通信。 无线网格网关中的至少一个被配置为建立与多个无线路由器的连接，其中无线路由器被配置为建立与多个智能通信设备的连接。 存在用于将数据分组从多个网格网关路由到多个智能通信设备的多个路径。 VPN设备还被配置为建立嵌套在外部隧道内的多个内部隧道。

公开(公告)号：US08587429B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12899480

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Robert Bryan Seal ,  William M. Dilback

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Robert Bryan Seal ,  William M. Dilback

IPC: G08B13/08

CPC classification number: G08B13/08

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of circuit boards are operative to perform communication functions in a network, where the device includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The device includes a first actuatable member that is operative to selectively activate circuitry on the second circuit board, where the first actuatable member has a toggle switch that is operative to disable power supplied to the second circuit board while the first circuit board retains power and is fully operative to perform communications functions. The device includes a second actuatable member that is operatively coupled to an enclosure and a detachable cover. The detachable cover is configured to raise an alert when an unauthorized entity attempts to access the circuitry.

Abstract translation: 在一个或多个实施例中，公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中，多个电路板可操作以在网络中执行通信功能，其中该设备包括第一电路板和第二电路板。 该装置包括第一致动构件，其可操作以选择性地启动第二电路板上的电路，其中第一可致动构件具有拨动开关，该拨动开关用于在第一电路板保持电力的同时禁用供应给第二电路板的电力， 完全可以执行通信功能。 该装置包括可操作地联接到外壳和可拆卸盖的第二可致动构件。 可拆卸盖被配置为当未经授权的实体尝试访问电路时引发警报。

公开(公告)号：US20120054397A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12899498

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Robert B. Seal ,  Phillip Warren ,  Edward G. Howard

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Robert B. Seal ,  Phillip Warren ,  Edward G. Howard

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0075 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network device having a plurality of hardware interfaces is disclosed. The network device includes a central processing unit and a main circuit board. The main circuit board has expansion slots that receivably connect corresponding secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The main circuit board also has sensors for detecting predetermined parameters. A voltage regulator is operative to regulate one or more particular expansion slots, in response to detection of a predetermined parameter associated with respective slots.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了具有多个硬件接口的网络设备。 网络设备包括中央处理单元和主电路板。 主电路板具有扩展槽，可将相应的二次电路板连​​接到主电路板。 主电路板还具有用于检测预定参数的传感器。 响应于检测到与相应时隙相关联的预定参数，电压调节器用于调节一个或多个特定扩展槽。

公开(公告)号：US20120050040A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12899480

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Robert B. Seal ,  William M. Dilback

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Robert B. Seal ,  William M. Dilback

IPC: G08B13/08 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/08

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of circuit boards are operative to perform communication functions in a network, where the device includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The device includes a first actuatable member that is operative to selectively activate circuitry on the second circuit board, where the first actuatable member has a toggle switch that is operative to disable power supplied to the second circuit board while the first circuit board retains power and is fully operative to perform communications functions. The device includes a second actuatable member that is operatively coupled to an enclosure and a detachable cover. The detachable cover is configured to raise an alert when an unauthorized entity attempts to access the circuitry.

Abstract translation: 在一个或多个实施例中，公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中，多个电路板可操作以在网络中执行通信功能，其中该设备包括第一电路板和第二电路板。 该装置包括第一致动构件，其可操作以选择性地启动第二电路板上的电路，其中第一可致动构件具有拨动开关，该拨动开关用于在第一电路板保持电力的同时禁用供应给第二电路板的电力， 完全可以执行通信功能。 该装置包括可操作地联接到外壳和可拆卸盖的第二可致动构件。 可拆卸盖被配置为当未经授权的实体尝试访问电路时引发警报。

公开(公告)号：US08519321B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12624660

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton ,  A. Arthur Kressner

Inventor： Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton ,  A. Arthur Kressner

IPC: G06M7/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01D4/008 ,  G01D5/34715 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/42 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/40 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: An optical sensor for detecting motion or movement in an area of interest and a method of operation is provided. The system includes a CMOS sensor having an array of pixels that captures images in an area of interest. The system monitors the average pixel value for the array to define a first state. If the average pixel value changes beyond a defined threshold, the system defines a second state. For each change in state, a signal is generated. In one embodiment, the optical sensor is used with a meter having a dial with an indicator. The optical sensor generates a signal each time the indicator passes through the area of interest to allow for the remote monitoring of a consumable commodity.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测感兴趣区域中的运动或移动的光学传感器和操作方法。 该系统包括具有捕获感兴趣区域中的图像的像素阵列的CMOS传感器。 系统监视阵列的平均像素值以定义第一状态。 如果平均像素值改变超过定义的阈值，则系统定义第二状态。 对于每次状态改变，都会产生一个信号。 在一个实施例中，光学传感器与具有带指示器的表盘的仪表一起使用。 每当指示器通过感兴趣的区域时，光学传感器就产生一个信号，以便对可消耗的商品进行远程监控。

公开(公告)号：US20120054712A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12899504

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Edward G. Howard ,  Derek N. Gibbs

Inventor： Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Edward G. Howard ,  Derek N. Gibbs

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23008 ,  G05B2219/32125 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is disclosed for development of computer-executable applications in a network having a central utility with one or more utility-level applications and a plurality of intelligent devices operatively connected to the central utility. Each of the intelligent devices has at least one computer-executable application for causing a computer to perform functions that include core functions for supporting active communication by the intelligent devices upstream to one or more of the utility-level applications at the central utility and/or supporting local communication by the intelligent devices with another one or more of the intelligent devices that are operatively connected via the network. At least one of the utility-level applications is executable at the central utility to communicate data downstream with at least one computer-executable application on the one or more intelligent devices via the network, and also to receive communication data. An application development framework resides at one or more of the intelligent devices, for enabling the development of computer-executable applications to perform distributed computing functions and localized functions other than the core functions associated with the intelligent devices.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于在具有具有一个或多个效用级应用的中央实用程序的网络中的计算机可执行应用程序开发的系统以及可操作地连接到中央实用程序的多个智能设备。 每个智能设备具有至少一个计算机可执行应用程序，用于使计算机执行包括核心功能的功能，所述核心功能用于支持由中央实用程序上的一个或多个效用级应用程序上游的智能设备的主动通信和/或 通过智能设备支持通过网络可操作地连接的另一个或多个智能设备的本地通信。 至少一个效用级应用程序可在中央实用程序中执行，以通过网络在一个或多个智能设备上向下游与至少一个计算机可执行应用程序通信数据，以及接收通信数据。 应用开发框架驻留在一个或多个智能设备中，用于使计算机可执行应用程序的开发能够执行分布式计算功能和除了与智能设备相关联的核心功能之外的本地化功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100199747A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12368610

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Jason P. Walton

Inventor： Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, JR. ,  Jason P. Walton

IPC: G01M3/04 ,  G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01M3/26 ,  G01F15/063

Abstract: A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种燃气表读取系统，其允许将自动抄表能力与密封的机械式燃气表并入。 阅读系统安装在靠近测量表盘的仪表窗口。 读取系统检测刻度盘的旋转，并提供可由外部源记录的数据，例如脉冲。 还提供了一种利用具有读取系统的燃气表检测泄漏的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08441780B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12899460

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Robert Bryan Seal ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr.

Inventor： Robert Bryan Seal ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr.

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0004

Abstract: In one embodiment, an enclosure for electronic circuit boards and components is disclosed. The enclosure has a closable, weather-resistant housing that is sized and shaped to receive mounted circuitry in an enclosed space that is defined by a back wall and side walls extending outwardly from the back wall. The housing includes a detachable cover for covering and sealing the enclosed space. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a planar electronic circuit board that is mounted within the enclosed space. The planar electronic circuit board has a subsection of power supply circuitry that is operative to receive electrical power from outside of the enclosure. The circuitry further includes power supply transformers and capacitors that operate from power received from outside the housing, and data processing and communications components that include a data processor and a data bus. The data bus is coupled to electronic circuit connectors. The enclosure is configured such that the electronic circuit board is exposed to an external environment when the cover is detached.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于电子电路板和组件的外壳。 外壳具有可关闭的耐候性外壳，其尺寸和形状可以在由封闭空间接收安装的电路，封闭空间由后壁和从后壁向外延伸的侧壁限定。 壳体包括用于覆盖和密封封闭空间的可拆卸盖。 在一个实施例中，电路包括安装在封闭空间内的平面电子电路板。 平面电子电路板具有用于从外壳外部接收电力的电源电路部分。 电路还包括从壳体外部接收的功率以及包括数据处理器和数据总线的数据处理和通信组件操作的电源变压器和电容器。 数据总线耦合到电子电路连接器。 外壳被构造成使得当盖被拆卸时电子电路板暴露于外部环境。

公开(公告)号：US08127628B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12368610

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton

Inventor： Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton

IPC: G01D21/00

CPC classification number: G01M3/26 ,  G01F15/063

Abstract: A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种燃气表读取系统，其允许将自动抄表能力与密封的机械式燃气表并入。 阅读系统安装在靠近测量表盘的仪表窗口。 读取系统检测刻度盘的旋转，并提供可由外部源记录的数据，例如脉冲。 还提供了一种利用具有读取系统的燃气表检测泄漏的方法。