Dana D Harrison

US Patent:

55769721, Nov 19, 1996

Filed:

Mar 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/413720

Inventors:

Dana C. Harrison - Sandy UT

International Classification:

G06T 140

US Classification:

364516

Abstract:

An intelligent area monitoring system having a field sensor, a neural network computer, and a communications apparatus is disclosed. The system has the capability of detecting and monitoring the location and identity of people, animals, and objects within an indoor or outdoor area for the purpose of intrusion detection, theft deterrence, and accident prevention. The neural network computer accepts the input signals from the field sensor and forms a virtual model of the monitored area from the input. Any changes that occur within the monitored area are communicated to system users. The sensors can be active or passive, analog or binary, and the system is optimally configured with a mix of different sensor types such as vibration, sound, infrared, optical, microwave, and ultrasonic. Each analog sensor provides an analog output which varies in proportion to the size and distance of its target. After monitoring changes in the space being monitored and identifying various objects within the space, the neural network computer communicates such information to the user.

US Patent:

62403028, May 29, 2001

Filed:

May 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/087557

Inventors:

Dana C. Harrison - Sandy UT

Assignee:

3Com Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H04Q 720

US Classification:

455556

Abstract:

A communications system includes a wireless telephone having a PC card rotatably and electrically coupled therewith. The PC card has a Type Two form factor. The system further includes a discrete, independently operably PIM. The PIM comprises a housing having a display screen mounted thereon and encloses electronic circuitry. The housing bounds a card slot. The card slot is configured to removably receive the PC card such that the wireless telephone is electrically coupled with the PIM when the PC card is received within the card slot.