公开(公告)号：US11759391B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17399230

申请日：2021-08-11

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Benoit Laflamme

IPC: G05B21/00 ,  G01M1/38 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D23/00 ,  A61H33/00

CPC classification number: A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0095 ,  A61H2033/0079 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5025 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5097

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system to facilitate maintenance of a network enabled bathing unit system. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is presented providing a user operable control for receiving from a customer a service request requesting that a technician contact the customer. The user operable control may in some cases be enabled in response to detection of an operational error in the bathing unit system and disabled otherwise. In response to receipt of the service request through the user operable control, a notification message indicating that the customer has requested to be contacted by a technician is sent over a communication network. In some embodiments, a message responsive to the service request is received to cause the GUI to present user-selectable options to enable the customer to selectively permit the remote control and monitoring of the bathing unit system by a specific remote service technician.

公开(公告)号：US11240652B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US16556724

申请日：2019-08-30

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Christian Brochu ,  Benoit Laflamme

IPC: G06F8/65 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06F21/35 ,  H04W4/50 ,  G06F8/658 ,  G06K19/00

Abstract: A programmable controller for operating a system is provided as well as a method and devices of configuring such controller. The controller includes firmware storing instructions for controlling operations of the system, the firmware including a passive memory component and a processing unit programmed for operating the system at least in part based on the instructions of the firmware. The firmware is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received from an external device for drawing energy from the signal to activate the passive memory component and causing a firmware update process to be performed. Advantageously, the proposed controller can be configured in the absence of electrical power being supplied by an external source and in, some embodiments, using the signal carrying the firmware update information as the sole source of electrical energy in order to perform at least part of the firmware update process.

公开(公告)号：US10887955B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-05

申请号：US16747694

申请日：2020-01-21

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Christian Brochu ,  Benoit Laflamme

IPC: H05B45/00 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B45/20 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/29 ,  H05B33/08 ,  F21V3/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06K7/10 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An intelligent light bulb is provided as well as a method, devices and computer program product of configuring such an intelligent light bulb. The intelligent light bulb comprises an LED lighting element and a programmable controller. The programmable controller comprises a memory module having stored therein firmware including instructions for controlling operations of the LED lighting element, where the memory module including a passive memory on which at least a portion of the firmware is stored. The passive memory component of the memory module is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received over a wireless communication link from a device external to the intelligent light bulb for causing a firmware update process to be performed to modify the instructions of the firmware based on the update information carried by the signal. The programmable controller also includes a processing unit in communication with the memory module for operating the LED lighting element at least in part in accordance with the instructions of the firmware. Advantageously, the proposed intelligent light bulb can be configured using the signal carrying the firmware update information. In some embodiments, this may allow modifications of certain operating characteristic of the intelligent light bulb to be performed after manufacturing, including modifications pertaining to light color emitted and/or manner of operating the light bulb.

公开(公告)号：US10371685B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US16256105

申请日：2019-01-24

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Benoit Laflamme ,  André Villemaire ,  Jean-François Gravel ,  Serge Caron

IPC: G01N33/18 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/33 ,  E04H4/12 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  E04H4/00 ,  C02F103/42 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01J3/28

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are presented for monitoring a concentration of a specific halogen in a body of water such as a spa or bathing unit for example. The apparatus comprises a housing in which is positioned an optical absorption analyzer for making first and second measurement of transmission of ultraviolet light from a light source emitting light at a specific wavelength. The second and first measurements are taken respectively before and after the ultraviolet light has travelled through a sample of water and are used to derive a concentration of the specific halogen. The derived concentration may then be communicated to a user using a display device and/or may be used to control operational components of a bathing unit for adjusting the concentration of halogen in the water. In some practical implementations, the apparatus may be embodied as a standalone device, which may be configured to float on the water of the bathing unit or, alternatively, may be configured for being installed in-line in a water circulation path of the bathing input by connecting the housing to circulation piping.

公开(公告)号：US10353499B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15924550

申请日：2018-03-19

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Benoit Laflamme ,  Martin Caouette

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  A47K3/00 ,  A61H33/00

Abstract: A topside control panel for a bathing unit system is provided. The topside control panel comprises a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface and a display touch or presence-sensitive assembly positioned upon the top surface of the housing. The topside control panel also includes a circuit board assembly positioned upon the bottom surface the housing. In some embodiments, the bottom surface may be circumscribed by a bottom peripheral wall, which with the bottom surface defines a recess in which is positioned the circuit board assembly. A back panel may be secured to the housing so as to enclose the second recess and form an enclosed space. The back panel may include a ventilation member configured for allowing air communication between the enclosed space and a space external to the topside control panel. In another aspect, a topside control panel having a cover frame including a cut out or window area may be provided for receiving the display touch or presence-sensitive assembly when assembled with the housing and may allow for customizing the aesthetic appearance of the topside control panel by selecting cover frames having different appearances.

公开(公告)号：USD847160S1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US29550966

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Designer： Benoit Laflamme

公开(公告)号：US20180359841A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US16108588

申请日：2018-08-22

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： CHRISTIAN BROCHU ,  Benoit Laflamme

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B19/12 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06F8/65

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  F21V3/02 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/124 ,  G05B2219/25112 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B33/0857 ,  H05B37/02 ,  Y02B20/342 ,  Y02B20/343 ,  Y02B20/383 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: An intelligent light bulb is provided as well as a method, devices and computer program product of configuring such an intelligent light bulb. The intelligent light bulb comprises an LED lighting element and a programmable controller. The programmable controller comprises a memory module having stored therein firmware including instructions for controlling operations of the LED lighting element, where the memory module including a passive memory on which at least a portion of the firmware is stored. The passive memory component of the memory module is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received over a wireless communication link from a device external to the intelligent light bulb for causing a firmware update process to be performed to modify the instructions of the firmware based on the update information carried by the signal. The programmable controller also includes a processing unit in communication with the memory module for operating the LED lighting element at least in part in accordance with the instructions of the firmware. Advantageously, the proposed intelligent light bulb can be configured using the signal carrying the firmware update information. In some embodiments, this may allow modifications of certain operating characteristic of the intelligent light bulb to be performed after manufacturing, including modifications pertaining to light color emitted and/or manner of operating the light bulb.

公开(公告)号：US11455092B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-27

申请号：US17073537

申请日：2020-10-19

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Benoit Laflamme ,  Christian Brochu

IPC: G06F3/04847 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: A method, device and system for displaying, via a user interface, an ambiance setting for a bathing system. The user interface is configured to display at least one display page on a display screen. The method comprises displaying on the display screen, a plurality of ambiance settings selectable by a user of the user interface, receiving, at a processor, an indication of a selected ambiance setting from the plurality of ambiance settings displayed on the display screen and in response to the selected ambiance setting, displaying on the display screen a first operational setting for at least one first type of bathing unit component and a second operational setting for at least one second type of bathing unit component. The first operational setting and the second operational setting are pre-programmed in association with the selected ambiance setting.

公开(公告)号：US11213455B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16803340

申请日：2020-02-27

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Benoit Laflamme ,  Christian Brochu

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  A61H33/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04L29/08 ,  A61H33/06 ,  A61H33/02

Abstract: A method and a control panel are described for facilitating the control of a bathing unit system so that the bathing unit system is caused to transition between operating in accordance with a first operational mode to operating in accordance with a second operational mode. A control signal is generated in response to a unitary user input event performed by a user at a control panel of the bathing unit system, the control signal conveying an ambiance activation command associated with a specific ambience setting, the generation of the control signal comprising selecting the specific ambience setting from a set of ambience settings stored in a memory device. The control signal is then transmitted from the control panel to the controller over a communication link where it is processed to cause the bathing unit system to transition from being in the rest mode to operating in accordance with the specific ambience setting. The method and a control panel may allow simplifying the control of the bathing unit system in order to achieve a desired total effect by allowing a user to cause the bathing unit to operate in accordance with an ambience setting by way of a unitary user input event performed at the control panel.

公开(公告)号：US10582595B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US16108588

申请日：2018-08-22

Applicant: GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC.

Inventor： Christian Brochu ,  Benoit Laflamme

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08 ,  F21V3/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/12 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06K7/10 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An intelligent light bulb is provided as well as a method, devices and computer program product of configuring such an intelligent light bulb. The intelligent light bulb comprises an LED lighting element and a programmable controller. The programmable controller comprises a memory module having stored therein firmware including instructions for controlling operations of the LED lighting element, where the memory module including a passive memory on which at least a portion of the firmware is stored. The passive memory component of the memory module is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received over a wireless communication link from a device external to the intelligent light bulb for causing a firmware update process to be performed to modify the instructions of the firmware based on the update information carried by the signal. The programmable controller also includes a processing unit in communication with the memory module for operating the LED lighting element at least in part in accordance with the instructions of the firmware. Advantageously, the proposed intelligent light bulb can be configured using the signal carrying the firmware update information. In some embodiments, this may allow modifications of certain operating characteristic of the intelligent light bulb to be performed after manufacturing, including modifications pertaining to light color emitted and/or manner of operating the light bulb.