Michael A Dempsey

US Patent:

20120050000, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

Oct 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/899472

Inventors:

Robert B. Seal - Meridian MS, US
Michael Dempsey - Madison MS, US
Tyler C. Poschel - Brandon MS, US
Jacob R. Magee - Silver Creek MS, US

Assignee:

SmartSynch, Inc. - Jackson MS

International Classification:

G05B 23/02

US Classification:

340 31

Abstract:

In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for controlling the operations of temperature-sensitive electronic devices in an enclosure, based on a requisite temperature range. The apparatus includes a main circuit board with a plurality of secondary circuit board connectors that are operative to connect secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The apparatus also includes one or more temperature sensors that are operative to sense temperature within the enclosure, and one or more selectively actuatable heating elements that are mounted to the main circuit board in proximity to the plurality of secondary circuit board connectors. Each heating element is operative to emit heat when actuated. The apparatus further includes a programmable processor that is programmed to cause the temperature sensors to sense the temperature within the enclosure and, if the sensed temperature is above or below the requisite temperature range, selectively actuate or shut down at least one of the heating elements.

US Patent:

20120098710, Apr 26, 2012

Filed:

Dec 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/336653

Inventors:

Robert Bryan Seal - Meridian MS, US
Zafarullah Khan - Kenner LA, US
Michael Dempsey - Madison MS, US

Assignee:

SMARTSYNCH, INC. - Jackson MS

International Classification:

H01Q 1/24

US Classification:

343702

Abstract:

A utility meter assembly comprising: a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, the meter components including a transceiver operative for communications over a network; a faceplate, configured such that meter reading information is displayed on the front of the faceplate; an exterior cover configured to enclose the meter components and the faceplate, wherein the faceplate is forward of the plurality of meter components; an internal dipole antenna that is situated in a space defined between the faceplate and the exterior cover toward the front of the utility meter assembly; and a mounting bracket that supports the internal dipole antenna. The combined sub-assembly of the mounting bracket and the internal dipole antenna is typically situated away from the meter components, so as to minimize interference by the meter components, and thus achieve improved communications properties measured in isotropic sensitivity and radiated power.