Steven R Farrell

US Patent:

7259669, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

Apr 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/824844

Inventors:

Nikola Cargonja - San Carlos CA, US
Philip J. Keleshian - San Jose CA, US
Roderick E. Thorne - Palo Alto CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Ravindra U. Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
Gustavo Padilla - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053918, 3405391, 3405721, 3405733, 3405731

Abstract:

An intrusion detection technique involves: emitting a wireless signal within a container; detecting the wireless signal near the container; and responding to detection of a change in a characteristic of the detected wireless signal by transmitting a wireless notification to a location remote from the container. A different technique involves: responding to a determination that a condition representative of unauthorized intrusion is present while the container is stationary by transmitting a wireless notification; and responding to a determination that the container is moving by ignoring whether the condition is present. Yet another technique involves: monitoring whether a door of a container is in a closed position; and emitting a wireless signal indicating whether the container door is in the closed position.

US Patent:

7315246, Jan 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/975035

Inventors:

Ravindra U. Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Mark S. Weidick - San Francisco CA, US
Nicholas D. Cova - El Cerrito CA, US
John L. Goodell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Edward D. Schultheis - Auburn CA, US
William S. Dawson - Monterey CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G08B 13/08

US Classification:

340549, 3405451, 3405457, 340550, 340546

Abstract:

A container security system has a container interior monitor portion with a container interior light sensing portion responsive to visible light. A different embodiment involves a monitoring device with a support, a door engaging member movable to and from an operational position, and a detection portion that generates an electrical signal in response to movement of the member away from the operational position. The support may be configured to be supported on an edge portion of a movable door. Alternatively, the monitoring device may include a wireless communication portion, and circuitry responsive to the signal and operatively coupled to the wireless communication portion.

US Patent:

7333019, Feb 19, 2008

Filed:

May 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/129812

Inventors:

Timothy R. Redler - Campbell CA, US
Nikola Cargonja - San Carlos CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405728, 361733

Abstract:

An adapter has a cradle portion that can removably receive a radio frequency identification tag. A first electrical connector is positioned in the cradle portion so that, when a tag is removably received in the cradle portion, the first electrical connector electrically couples the adapter to the tag. A second electrical connector is disposed on the adapter at a location spaced from the cradle portion, and the adapter includes structure that electrically couples the first and second electrical connectors.

US Patent:

7436298, Oct 14, 2008

Filed:

Oct 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/974481

Inventors:

Ravindra U. Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Mark S. Weidick - San Francisco CA, US
Nicholas D. Cova - El Cerrito CA, US
John L. Goodell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Edward D. Schultheis - Auburn CA, US
William S. Dawson - Monterey CA, US
Kent G. Merritt - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G08B 13/08

US Classification:

3405456, 3405452, 3405391, 34053913, 34053926, 34053931, 340540, 3405721

Abstract:

A device has a support that can resiliently and removably grip an edge portion of a member with first and second portions thereof disposed on opposite sides of the member. A further portion on the first portion can operatively couple sensing structure to an electrical conductor portion on the third portion. A different embodiment has a support that can resiliently and removably grip an edge portion of a member with first and second portions thereof disposed on opposite sides of the member. A further portion on the support has circuitry coupled to a wireless communication portion on the first portion. Another embodiment has a support with structure supported thereon, the support resiliently and removably gripping the edge portion of a movable door with first and second portions of the support disposed on opposite sides of the edge portion.

US Patent:

7639134, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

Dec 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/010188

Inventors:

Stephen J. Lambright - San Francisco CA, US
Blair B. LaCorte - Belvedere CA, US
Ravindra U. Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
David L. Shannon - State College PA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405721, 340 101, 340 105

Abstract:

An identification device establishes a relative hierarchy of associated containers as logistical units, providing multi-layer visibility of nested and adjacent containers. The relative hierarchy comprises lower-layer containers and upper-layer containers relative to the identification device. An integrated reader device reads heterogeneous tag types. This allows disparate tag types simultaneously using a single device.

US Patent:

7755486, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Sep 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535482

Inventors:

Liping Julia Zhu - San Jose CA, US
Allan Michael Evans - Cupertino CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Don Ahn - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G08B 9/00
G08B 1/08
G08B 13/14
H04Q 5/22

US Classification:

3405721, 34053913, 340 101, 34028602

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing expanded compatibility in identification tags such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) devices. Integrated devices can be equipped with various combinations of passive and active tags configured for compatibility with passive and active readers, respectively. Additionally, the integrated devices can be equipped with various combinations of passive and active tag readers for compatibility with passive and active tags, respectively. A first combination comprises an active tag and a passive tag reader for collecting information over a passive channel, and sending the information over an active channel. A second combination comprises an active tag and a passive tag receiver/transceiver for communication over both active and passive channels. A third combination comprises an active tag and an active tag reader for collecting information over an active channel, and sending information over an active channel.

US Patent:

8258950, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Jul 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/183054

Inventors:

Ravindra U. Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
Roderick E. Thorne - Palo Alto CA, US
Robert Fraser Jennings - San Mateo CA, US
Steven J. Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US
Liping Julia Zhu - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Savi Technology, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405721, 3405724, 3405681

Abstract:

An apparatus includes a carrier, and a system that is responsive to wireless signals transmitted by tags on items carried by the carrier for maintaining a local inventory of items carried by the carrier. A different apparatus involves a carrier having a container with an interior, a sensor for detecting a condition externally of the container that can be related to an environment within the container, and a system that handles information from the sensor in a manner facilitating an evaluation of the likelihood that a problem exists within the container. Another apparatus involves a carrier for a plurality of items, and a system that is responsive to wireless signals received from a remote location for determining a current location of the carrier and for evaluating whether the carrier is proceeding along an intended route.

US Patent:

20040246130, Dec 9, 2004

Filed:

May 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/841407

Inventors:

Stephen Lambright - San Francisco CA, US
Blair LaCorte - Belvedere CA, US
David Shannon - State College PA, US
Ravindra Rajapakse - San Francisco CA, US
Steven Farrell - Sunnyvale CA, US

International Classification:

G08B001/08

US Classification:

340/539260

Abstract:

A container for locally determining a container state using a state device. The state device detects unexpected events by comparing expected event information with actual event information related to a container condition. The container condition includes, for example, environmental conditions, logistical or location conditions, and physical or security conditions. Thus, the container is able to intelligently monitor its state and raise an alert without intervention from a central system. The container can also be programmed and reprogrammed with updated logic, states, and/or expected event information. A sensor in the state device gathers input information for comparison to expected event information. A communication port in the state device receives event information. For example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver can determine a current location for comparison to an expected location at the current time. In another example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) receiver and transmitter automatically uploads state information to a central system.