WINDGO US Patents and Product Briefs · 2019 Qtr 3-J WINDGO US Patents and Product Briefs CONFIDENTIAL WINDGO, INC. REV 1J WINDGO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

2019 Qtr 3-J

WINDGO US Patents and Product Briefs

CONFIDENTIAL WINDGO, INC. REV 1J

WINDGO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

WINDGO Project Catalog – 1J

©Copyright 2019 WINDGO, Inc. [ CONFIDENTIAL – IP holdings @ Newtonoid Technologies, LLC] Page 1 of 110

Contents Absorbud® ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Patent References ........................................................................................................................ 5

US 8,695,955 B1 ......................................................................................................................... 5

US 8,789,818 B1 ......................................................................................................................... 8

US 8,899,562 B1 ....................................................................................................................... 12

US 9,845,838 B2 ....................................................................................................................... 15

US 10,251,440 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 18

Absorbud Helmet .......................................................................................................................... 20

Patent References ...................................................................................................................... 21

US 9,476,478 B2 ....................................................................................................................... 21

US 10,244,812 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 25

Intelligent Glass Display ............................................................................................................... 27


US 9,951,835 B2 ....................................................................................................................... 28

US 10,223,985 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 30

Smart Damping Adhesive (SDA) ................................................................................................. 34


US 9,759,286 B1 ....................................................................................................................... 35

US 10,088,011 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 37

Robot Skin .................................................................................................................................... 39


US 9,943,995 B1 ....................................................................................................................... 40

Pro-Vector ..................................................................................................................................... 43


US 10,027,937 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 44

US 10,205,919 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 47



US 10,212,404 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 50

US 10,432,900 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 53

Shingle Clip .................................................................................................................................. 55


US 10,081,944 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 56

US 10,087,632 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 59

I/O Tube ........................................................................................................................................ 62


US 10,429,214 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 63

Adaptive Surface Additive Mobile Printer ................................................................................... 66


US 10,325,187 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 67

Smart Bandage .............................................................................................................................. 71


US 10,376,423 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 72

LumiDoor ...................................................................................................................................... 74


US 10,026,054 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 76

Bottle Display ............................................................................................................................... 79


US 10,139,641 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 80

Food Puck ..................................................................................................................................... 84


US 10,022,008 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 85

Cosmetic Applicator ..................................................................................................................... 87


US 9,814,297 B1 ....................................................................................................................... 88

Smart Sticker and Graphically Encoded Icons (GEIs) ................................................................. 90




US 10,460,222 B2 ..................................................................................................................... 91

Bio-Medical Implants ................................................................................................................... 94


US 10,195,035 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 95

Vehicular Neurology ..................................................................................................................... 99

Patent References .................................................................................................................... 100

US 10,266,139 B2 ................................................................................................................... 100

Gesture Lock ............................................................................................................................... 104


US 9,785,250 B1 ..................................................................................................................... 105

Transparent Ceramic ................................................................................................................... 107


US 10,444,088 B2 ................................................................................................................... 108



Absorbud®

US 8,695,955 B1

US 8,789,818 B1

US 8,899,562 B1

US 9,845,838 B2

US 10,251,440 B1

US D793,580 S

US D799,719 S

Tunable mass damper that reduces the probability of glass breakage due to repetitive impacts.

Absorbud can also send alerts, monitor and selectively cancel audio waves and optical waves.

This dynamic damping system monitors trending motions of objects and uses machine learning

to predict the trajectories of eminent impacts including cyclical patterns of oscillations. Through

the use of sensors and algorithms, the patented system can anticipate and predict possible

collisions and patterns of movement. The Absorbud sensors are used to monitor and extrapolate

trends in mass, acceleration, vectored angles including projected impact areas. The damping

system can track cyclical trends such as orbits, pendulum movements and oscillations in order to

proactively invoke negating forces in varying patterns and intensity. The resulting effect is a

smoothing response that averages the energy in time and space to provide a more predictable and

stable operating trend of moving objects.



Patent References

US 8,695,955 B1

Title: Apparatus for inhibiting glass breakage and glass products incorporating same.

Abstract

Apparatus for inhibiting glass breakage and glass products incorporating such apparatus are

provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for inhibiting glass breakage includes a housing

having a contact end with an aperture, a contact member disposed at least primarily inside the

housing, and a biasing member. The biasing member biases the contact member toward the

housing aperture. In another embodiment, a glass product includes a sheet of glass and an

apparatus for inhibiting glass breakage. The apparatus for inhibiting glass breakage includes: (a)

a housing having a contact end with an aperture; (b) a contact member disposed at least primarily

inside the housing; and (c) a biasing member biasing the contact member toward the housing

aperture. The housing contact end is coupled to the sheet of glass, and the contact member rests

upon the sheet of glass for receiving an impact force from the sheet of glass.

Claim Set

1. A glass breakage inhibitor, comprising: a housing having a contact end with an aperture; a

contact member disposed at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing member biasing the

contact member toward the housing aperture; and means for fixing the housing contact end to a

glass surface.

2. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the contact end aperture is smaller than the

contact member such that the contact member cannot completely pass through the contact end

aperture.

3. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 2, further comprising an endcap coupled to the housing;

wherein the endcap prevents the contact member from exiting the housing; and wherein the

biasing member abuts the endcap.

4. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 3, wherein the endcap is coupled to the housing by at

least one of: adhesive, fusing, and threading.

5. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 3, wherein: the housing has a distal end opposite the

contact end; and the contact end has a surface area that is greater than a surface area of the distal

end.

6. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 5, wherein: the housing has a first portion extending

from the contact end and a second portion extending from the distal end; the housing first portion

is generally cylindrical; the housing second portion is generally cylindrical; and an external

diameter of the housing first portion is larger than an external diameter of the housing second

portion.



7. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 6, wherein the housing first portion extends to the

housing second portion.

8. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 2, wherein the biasing member is a flat spring.

9. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the means for fixing the housing contact end

to a glass surface is adhesive.

10. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring.

11. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, further comprising an endcap adjustably coupled to

the housing; wherein the housing has a distal end opposite the contact end; wherein the endcap

prevents the contact member from exiting the housing distal end; wherein the biasing member

abuts the endcap; and where adjustment of the endcap alters an amount of force on the contact

member provided by the biasing member.

12. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 11, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring and

wherein the means for fixing the housing contact end to a glass surface is adhesive.

13. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein: the housing contact end has a second

aperture; and a second contact member is disposed at least primarily inside the housing, the

second contact member being biased toward the second aperture.

14. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 13, wherein the second aperture is smaller than the

second contact member such that the second contact member cannot completely pass through the

second aperture.

15. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 14, wherein; the biasing member is a flat spring; and a

second flat spring biases the second contact member toward the second aperture.

16. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 15, wherein the flat spring is coupled to the second flat

spring.

17. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 13, further comprising at least one cushion contained

entirely inside the housing; and wherein: the contact member and the second biasing member rest

upon the at least one cushion; the contact member passes partially through the aperture; and the

second contact member passes partially through the second aperture

18. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the contact member is generally spherical.

19. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, further comprising a cushion contained entirely

inside the housing; wherein the contact member rests upon the cushion; and wherein the contact

member passes partially through the aperture.

20. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the contact member passes partially through

the aperture.



21. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, wherein the housing is configured as a rear view

mirror mount.

22. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 1, further comprising a mirror portion operatively

coupled to the housing.

23. The glass breakage inhibitor of claim 22, wherein the means for fixing the housing contact

end to a glass surface includes a rear-view mirror mount having a hole therein, and wherein the

contact member passes through the hole.

24. A method for inhibiting glass breakage, comprising: obtaining a glass breakage inhibitor

having: (a) a housing having a contact end with an aperture; (b) a contact member disposed at

least primarily inside the housing; and (c) a biasing member biasing the contact member toward

the housing aperture; adhering the housing contact end to a glass item; and transferring impact

force from the glass item to the biasing member via the contact member.

25. The method of claim 24, further comprising returning a portion of the transferred impact

force to the glass item, the portion being less than 100%.

26. A glass product, comprising: a sheet of glass; and a glass breakage inhibitor, comprising; (a)

a housing having a contact end with an aperture; (b) a contact member disposed at least primarily

inside the housing; and (c) a biasing member biasing the contact member toward the housing

aperture; wherein the housing contact end is coupled to the sheet of glass; and wherein the

contact member rests upon the sheet of glass for receiving an impact force from the sheet of

glass.

27. A glass product, comprising; a first sheet of glass; a second sheet of glass, the second sheet

of glass having an opening therein; and a glass breakage inhibitor, comprising: (a) a housing

having a contact end with a first aperture; (b) a first contact member disposed at least primarily

inside the housing; and (c) a biasing member biasing the first contact member toward the first

aperture; wherein the housing contact end is coupled to at least one of the first sheet of glass and

the second sheet of glass; and wherein the contact member passes through the opening in the

second sheet of glass and rests upon the first sheet of glass for receiving an impact force from the

first sheet of glass.

28. The glass product of claim 27, further comprising a second contact member biased to rest

upon the second sheet of glass for receiving an impact force from the second sheet of glass.

29. The glass product of claim 28, wherein the second sheet of glass is laminated to the first

sheet of glass.



US 8,789,818 B1

Title: Apparatus for dispersing impact forces.

Abstract

Apparatus for dispersing impact forces are provided. Provided in one embodiment is an

apparatus for dispersing impact forces includes a housing having a contact end with an aperture;

a contact member located at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing member biasing the

contact member toward the housing aperture; and means for securing the housing contact end to

a surface. When an impact force is received upon the impact receiving surface, the force is at

least partially transferred to the contact member, which in turn temporarily alters the biasing

member, which subsequently returns the contact member to an initial position. The return of the

contact member imparts a second force on the impact receiving surface, which is less than the

impact force transferred to the contact member.

Claim Set

1. An apparatus for dispersing impact forces, comprising: a housing having a contact end with an

aperture; a contact member located at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing member

biasing the contact member toward the housing aperture; and means for securing the housing

contact end to an impact receiving surface; wherein an impact force received on the impact

receiving surface is at least partially transferred to the contact member, thereby moving the

contact member from an initial position, the biasing member subsequently returning the contact

member to the initial position, whereby the return of the contact member imparts a second force

on the impact receiving surface, the second force being less than the impact force transferred to

the contact member.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the contact end aperture is smaller than the contact member

such that the contact member cannot completely pass through the contact end aperture.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising an endcap coupled to the housing; wherein the

endcap prevents the contact member from exiting the housing; and wherein the biasing member

abuts the endcap.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein: the housing has a distal end opposite the contact end; and

the contact end has a surface area that is greater than a surface area of the distal end.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein: the housing has a first portion extending from the contact

end and a second portion extending from the distal end; the housing first portion is generally

cylindrical; and the housing second portion is generally cylindrical.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the housing first portion extends to the housing second

portion.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is at least one element selected from

the list consisting of a flat spring and a helical spring.



8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the housing contact end has a second aperture; and a

second contact member is disposed at least primarily inside the housing, the second contact

member being biased toward the second aperture.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a cushion contained inside the housing; and

wherein at least one of the contact member and the second contact member rest upon the

cushion.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a cushion contained inside the housing; wherein

the contact member rests upon the cushion when at the initial position.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a flat spring.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a gas spring.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a magnetic spring.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the means for securing the contact end to the window is

adhesive.


adhesive.

17. An apparatus for dispersing impact forces, comprising: a base; a contact member for

contacting an impact receiving surface; and a primary biasing member disposed between the

base and the contact member; wherein the primary biasing member biases the contact member

toward an initial position at the impact receiving surface; and wherein an impact force received

on the impact receiving surface is at least partially transferred to the contact member, which in

turn temporarily deforms the primary biasing member which subsequently returns the contact

member to the initial position, whereby the return of the contact member to the initial position

imparts a second force on the impact receiving surface.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, further comprising: a rail; and a secondary biasing member

disposed between the base and the rail, biasing the rail toward a rest position; wherein the

primary biasing member is disposed between the rail and the contact member; and wherein

movement of the contact member from the initial position imparts sufficient force via the

primary biasing member on the rail to temporarily alter the secondary biasing member and allow

the rail to move, after which the secondary biasing member and the rail return to the rest

position.

19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the impact receiving surface is a sheet of glass, and

wherein the base is coupled to a spacer disposed between the impact receiving surface and a

second sheet of glass.



20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the second force is less than the impact force transferred

to the contact member.

21. A window product, comprising: a first window pane; a second window pane; and an

apparatus for dispersing impact forces, comprising: a base; a contact member for contacting the

first window pane; and a primary biasing member disposed between the base and the contact

member; wherein the primary biasing member biases the contact member toward an initial

position at the first window pane; wherein an impact force received on the first window pane is

at least partially transferred to the contact member, thereby moving the contact member from an

initial position, the biasing member subsequently returning the contact member to the initial

position, whereby the return of the contact member to the initial position imparts a second force

on the first window pane.

22. The window product of claim 21, wherein the apparatus for dispersing impact forces further

comprises: a rail located in a space between the first and second window panes; and a secondary

biasing member disposed between the base and the rail, biasing the rail toward a rest position;

wherein the primary biasing member is disposed between the rail and the contact member; and

wherein movement of the contact member from the initial position imparts sufficient force via

the primary biasing member on the rail to temporarily alter the secondary biasing member and

allow the rail to move, after which the secondary biasing member and the rail return to the rest

position.

23. The window product of claim 22, further comprising another contact member supported by

the rail and biased toward the first window pane, the another contact member being temporarily

removable from the first window pane.

24. A method for disrupting disturbances received on a window, comprising: providing an

apparatus, comprising: a housing having a contact end and a distal end; a biasing member

disposed inside the housing; an adjustment mechanism in communication with the biasing

member for selectively altering a response output of the biasing member; and means for securing

the contact end to the window; securing the housing contact end to the window; transferring at

least a portion of a first disturbance from the window to the biasing member, the biasing member

subsequently providing one response output to the window; selectively altering a response output

of the biasing member using the adjustment mechanism; and transferring at least a portion of a

second disturbance from the window to the biasing member, the biasing member subsequently

providing a second response output to the window.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein the window is a windshield.

26. The method of claim 24, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring, and wherein

selectively altering a response output of the adjustment mechanism includes altering tension in

the helical spring.


adhesive.



28. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring.

29. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the biasing member is a magnetic spring.


adhesive.



US 8,899,562 B1


Abstract

Apparatus for dispersing impact forces are provided. An apparatus for dispersing impact forces

includes a housing having a contact end with an aperture; a contact member located at least

primarily inside the housing; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward the housing

aperture; and a sensor. The housing contact end is secured to an impact receiving surface. The

sensor initiates an alert when an impact force received on the impact receiving surface causes the

contact member to shift a predetermined distance from an initial position.

Claim Set

1. An apparatus for dispersing impact forces, comprising: a housing having a contact end with an

aperture; a contact member located at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing member

biasing the contact member toward the housing aperture; a sensor; and means for securing the

housing contact end to an impact receiving surface; wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an

impact force received on the impact receiving surface causes the contact member to shift a

predetermined distance from an initial position.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor is disposed substantially adjacent the contact

member when the contact member is at the initial position.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the contact member is maintained in constant contact with

the sensor at the initial position, and wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an impact force

received on the impact receiving surface causes the contact member to lose contact with the

sensor.

4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the contact member does not contact the sensor when at the

initial position, and wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an impact force received on the

impact receiving surface causes the contact member to contact the sensor.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor is disposed inside a cavity defined by the

housing, and wherein the sensor initiates the alert when the impact force received on the impact

receiving surface causes the contact member to shift from the initial position, the shifting of the

contact member from the initial position imparting a force on the biasing member.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the sensor initiates the alert when the shift of the contact

member causes the biasing member to come into contact with the sensor.


member causes the biasing member to lose contact with the sensor.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor is disposed along a contact end, wherein the

contact member sits atop the contact end and is in constant contact with the sensor, and wherein



the sensor initiates the alert when the impact force received upon the impact receiving surface

causes the contact member to lose contact with the sensor.

9. An apparatus for dispersing impact forces, comprising: a base; a contact member for

contacting an impact receiving surface; a biasing member disposed between the base and the

contact member; and a sensor; wherein the biasing member biases the contact member toward an

initial position at the impact receiving surface; and wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an

impact force received on the impact receiving surface causes the contact member to shift from an

initial position.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the sensor is disposed substantially adjacent the contact

member when the contact member is at the initial position.

11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the contact member is maintained in constant contact

with the sensor when at the initial position, and wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an

impact force received on the impact receiving surface causes the contact member to lose contact

with the sensor.

12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the contact member does not contact the sensor when at

the initial position, and wherein the sensor initiates an alert when an impact force received on the

impact receiving surface causes the contact member to contact the sensor.

13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the sensor is disposed substantially adjacent the biasing

member.


member causes the biasing member to disturb the sensor.

15. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the base is separable from the impact receiving surface.

16. A window product, comprising: a window pane; and an apparatus for dispersing impact

forces, comprising: a base; a contact member positioned to receive force from the window pane;

a biasing member disposed between the base and the contact member; and a sensor; wherein the

biasing member biases the contact member toward an initial position at the window pane;

wherein an impact force received on the window pane causes the contact member and the biasing

member to move; and wherein movement of at least one of the contact member and the biasing

member activates the sensor, causing the sensor to initiate an alert.

17. A monitoring system, comprising: an input device comprising: a housing having a contact

end with an aperture; a contact member located at least primarily inside the housing; a biasing

member biasing the contact member toward the housing aperture; at least one sensor; and means

for securing the housing contact end to an impact receiving surface; an alarm; a processor in data

communication with the sensor; and electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor,

performs steps for: (a) receiving at least one signal from the sensor; (b) analyzing the at least one

signal to identify a triggering event; and (c) upon identifying a triggering event, actuating the

alarm.



18. The system of claim 17, wherein an impact received upon the impact receiving surface

causes the sensor to initiate the at least one signal.

19. The system of claim 17, wherein identifying the triggering event comprises determining

whether the signal received from the sensor indicates a force received upon the impact receiving

surface greater than a predetermined threshold.

20. The system of claim 17, wherein the impact receiving surface is a window.



US 9,845,838 B2


Abstract

A system for reducing the effect of a force includes a panel having a first side and a second side;

a plurality of contact members disposed around a perimeter of the panel first side; and a biasing

member positioned around a perimeter of the panel second side. The perimeter of the panel

second side generally corresponds to the perimeter of the panel first side. The biasing member

biases the contact members toward the panel first side. In a use configuration, a force received by

the panel second side is at least partially transferred to the contact members causing at least one

of the contact members to temporarily lose contact with the panel first side, whereby the return

of the contact member into contact with the panel first side imparts a second force onto the panel

first side, the second force being less than the force transferred to the contact members.

Claim Set

1. A system for reducing the effect of a force received by a surface, comprising: a panel having a

first side and a second side opposite the first side; a plurality of contact members disposed

around a perimeter of the panel first side; and a biasing member positioned around a perimeter of

the panel second side, wherein the perimeter of the panel second side corresponds to the

perimeter of the panel first side; wherein: the biasing member pulls the contact members toward

the panel first side; and in a use configuration, a force received by the panel second side is at

least partially transferred to the contact members causing at least one of the contact members to

temporarily lose contact with the panel first side, whereby the return of the contact member into

contact with the panel first side imparts a second opposing force onto the panel first side, the

second force being less than the force transferred to the contact members.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the biasing member comprises at least one magnet and the

contact members are constructed of a ferromagnetic material.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the contact members comprise a plurality of ferromagnetic

pellets.

4. The system of claim 2, wherein the contact members comprise a plurality of ferromagnetic

wafers.

5. The system of claim 2, wherein the at least one magnet is a single magnet fixed around the

second side perimeter.

6. The system of claim 2, wherein the at least one magnet comprises a plurality of magnets fixed

around the second side perimeter.

7. The system of claim 2, wherein the panel is selected from the list consisting of: a sheet of

glass or other transparent surface, a wall, table, ceiling, shelf, or container.



8. The system of claim 7, wherein a screen adhered to the first side prevents permanent

separation of the contact members from the panel first side.

9. A system for reducing the effect of a force received by a surface, comprising: a glass panel

having a first side and a second side; a screen fixed around a perimeter of the panel first side, a

plurality of contact members disposed between the screen and the panel first side; and a magnet

adhered around a perimeter of the panel second side, wherein the perimeter of the panel second

side corresponds to the perimeter of the panel first side; wherein: the magnet biases the contact

members toward the panel first side; and in a use configuration, a force received by the panel

second side is at least partially transferred to the contact members causing at least one of the

contact members to temporarily lose contact with the panel first side, whereby the return of the

contact member into contact with the panel first side imparts a second opposing force onto the

panel first side, the second force being less than the force transferred to the contact members.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the contact members are constructed of a ferromagnetic

material.

11. The system of claim 10, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor senses data

regarding the force received by the panel second side.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensor is configured to transmit the data to a memory

device.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensor is configured to transmit data signals causing a

dynamically controlled response by at least one contact member.

14. A system for reducing the effect of a force received by a surface, comprising: a panel having

a first side and a second side; a screen fixed at the panel first side and a plurality of contact

members disposed between the screen and the panel first side; and a biasing member fixed at the

panel second side, wherein a location of the biasing member generally aligns to a location of the

contact members; wherein: the biasing member biases the contact members toward the panel first

side; and in a use configuration, a force received by the panel second side is at least partially

transferred to the contact members causing at least one of the contact members to temporarily

lose contact with the panel first side, whereby the return of the contact member into contact with

the panel first side imparts a second opposing force onto the panel first side, the second force

being less than the force transferred to the contact members.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the biasing member comprises at least one magnet and the

contact members are constructed of a ferromagnetic material.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the at least one magnet is a single magnet adhered to the

second side.

17. The system of claim 15, wherein the at least one magnet comprises a plurality of magnets

adhered to the second side.



18. The system of claim 15, wherein the panel is selected from the list consisting of: a sheet of

glass or other transparent surface, a wall, table, ceiling, shelf, or container.

19. The system of claim 18, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor senses data

regarding the force received by the panel second side.

20. A system for reducing the effect of a force received by a surface, comprising: a structure

having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a contact member disposed at the

structure first side; and a biasing member disposed at the structure second side; wherein: the

biasing member pulls the contact member toward the structure first side; and in a use

configuration, an initial impact imparted upon the structure is at least partially transferred to the

contact member, the contact member temporarily losing contact with the structure first side,

wherein the biasing member causes the contact member to subsequently return the contact

member into contact with the structure first side, whereby the contact member imparts a second

opposing impact on the structure, the second impact being less than the initial impact.



US 10,251,440 B1


Abstract

A system for mitigating an impact force is provided. The system a helmet having a face mask

attached thereto, and the face mask includes a first portion; and a second portion. The first

portion and the second portion are separated by a gap and held together via a biasing member. A

force received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the

biasing member, wherein a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the

fraction being less than the force received.

Claim Set

1. A system for mitigating impact forces, comprising: a housing having an enclosed cavity; a

movable member inside the enclosed cavity; an actuator for moving the movable member inside

the enclosed cavity; a sensor; computer memory; a processor in data communication with the

actuator, the sensor, and the computer memory; programming causing the sensor to obtain data;

programming causing the processor to determine a potential impact location on the housing

using the obtained data; and programming causing the processor to activate the actuator after

determining the potential impact location, activation of the actuator causing the movable member

to move inside the enclosed cavity prior to receiving the impact forces whereby an impact on the

housing is mitigated; wherein the movable member is ferromagnetic material.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein movement of the movable member alters the center of gravity

of the housing.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the actuator is at least one electromagnet.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the sensor is at least one proximity sensor.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the housing is a helmet.

6. A system for proactively adjusting to impact forces, comprising: a housing having a pair of

walls with an enclosed cavity therebetween; a movable member inside the enclosed cavity; an

actuator for moving the movable member inside the enclosed cavity; a sensor; computer

memory; a processor in data communication with the actuator, the sensor, and the computer

memory; programming causing the sensor to obtain data; programming causing the processor to

determine a potential impact location on the housing using the obtained data; and programming

causing the processor to activate the actuator after determining the potential impact location,

activation of the actuator causing the movable member to move inside the enclosed cavity prior

to receiving the impact forces; wherein the movable member is ferromagnetic material.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein movement of the movable member alters the center of gravity

of the housing.




9. The system of claim 8, wherein the sensor is at least one proximity sensor.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the housing is a helmet.

11. A system for proactively adjusting to impact forces, comprising: first and second walls

spaced apart from one another and defining a stationary enclosed cavity therebetween; a movable

member inside the enclosed cavity, the movable member comprising ferromagnetic material; an

actuator; a proximity sensor; computer memory; a processor in data communication with the

actuator, the proximity sensor, and the computer memory; programming causing the processor to

determine a potential impact location on at least one of the first and second walls using data

obtained from the proximity sensor; and programming causing the processor to activate the

actuator based on the potential impact location, activation of the actuator causing the movable

member to move inside the enclosed cavity prior to receiving the impact forces.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the proximity sensor is a plurality of proximity sensors.


14. A system for proactively adjusting to impact forces, comprising: a first housing having first

and second walls with a first enclosed cavity therebetween; a first movable member inside the

first enclosed cavity; a first actuator for moving the first movable member inside the first

enclosed cavity; a first sensor; first computer memory; a first processor in data communication

with the first actuator, the first sensor, and the first computer memory; a second housing having

third and fourth walls with a second enclosed cavity therebetween; a second movable member

inside the second enclosed cavity; a second actuator for moving the second movable member

inside the second enclosed cavity; a second sensor in communication with the first sensor;

second computer memory; a second processor in data communication with the second actuator,

the second sensor, and the second computer memory; programming causing the first sensor to

obtain first data; programming causing the first processor to determine a potential first impact

location on the first housing using the obtained first data; programming causing the first

processor to activate the first actuator after determining the potential first impact location,

activation of the first actuator causing the first movable member to move inside the first housing;

programming causing the second sensor to obtain second data; programming causing the second

processor to determine a potential second impact location on the second housing using the

obtained second data; and programming causing the second processor to activate the second

actuator after determining the potential second impact location, activation of the second actuator

causing the second movable member to move inside the second housing; wherein the first

movable member and the second movable member move inside the respective first and second

housings prior to receiving the impact forces.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the first housing is a first helmet, and wherein the second

housing is a second helmet.



Absorbud Helmet

US 9,476,478 B2

US 10,244,812 B2

The WINDGO Absorbud Helmet system contains an adaptive face mask designed to detect,

mitigate and absorb dangerous impacts. For instance, a typical tackle in the NFL can produce up

to 1600 pounds of force on a player’s body, a force which can easily cause a concussion. The

Absorbud Helmet is designed to minimize and record this potential injury with the world-class

technology it employs.

The possible applications for WINDGO’s Absorbud Helmet include hard hats for manufacturing

and construction workers, all types of sports helmets such as skiing, snowboard, bicycle,

skateboarding, rock climbing, kayaking, and military use. The technology is capable of utilizing

a monitoring system that has an input device and an alarm, and communicates to the helmet

electronically, lessening the chances of injury and dramatically increasing safety. In addition,

there are a multitude of ways to manufacture these helmets including but not limited to molding,

casting, machining and 3D printing.



Patent References

US 9,476,478 B2


Abstract

A system for mitigating an impact force is provided. The system includes a device having a first

layer, a second layer, and an intervening member. The intervening member is suspended between

the first and second layers via a first biasing member. A first portion of a force initially received

by the first layer is transferred to the intervening member. A fraction of the force transferred to

the intervening member is returned to the first layer, the fraction returned to the first layer being

less than the force received by the first layer. A second portion of the force initially received by

the first layer is partially transferred to the second layer, the second portion being less than the

initial force received by the first layer.

Claim Set

1. A system for mitigating an impact force, the system comprising: a device having a first layer,

a second layer, and an intervening member; wherein the intervening member is suspended

between the first and second layers via a first biasing member; whereby: a first portion of a force

initially received by the first layer is transferred to the intervening member; a fraction of the

force transferred to the intervening member is returned to the first layer, the fraction returned to

the first layer being less than the force received by the first layer; and a second portion of the

force initially received by the first layer is partially transferred to the second layer, the second

portion being less than the initial force received by the first layer; wherein the second layer

includes padding having an interior edge and an exterior edge, comprising: a supplemental

biasing member, comprising: (a) a housing having a contact end with an aperture; (b) a contact

member disposed at least primarily inside the housing; and (c) a biasing member biasing the

contact member toward the housing aperture; wherein the housing contact end is coupled to

either the second layer interior edge or the second layer exterior edge; whereby sequentially; (i)

the contact member receives a subportion of the second portion of the force initially received by

the first layer; (ii) the subportion is transferred from the second layer to the biasing member via

the contact member; and (iii) a part of the subportion is returned to the second layer, the part of

the subportion being less than 100% of the subportion.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first layer is in communication with the second layer via at

least one of: an alignment member, a strap, and a latching mechanism.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the alignment member is a telescoping rivet.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the telescoping rivet further includes a second biasing

member.



5. The system of claim 4, wherein the second biasing member is selected from the group

consisting of: a flat spring, a helical spring, a magnetic spring, a liquid spring, and a gas spring.


a second layer, and an intervening member; a plurality of transfer members, each transfer

member being individually biased from the intervening member toward the first layer; wherein

the intervening member is suspended between the first and second layers via a first biasing

member; whereby: a first portion of a force initially received by the first layer is transferred to

the intervening member; a fraction of the force transferred to the intervening member is returned

to the first layer, the fraction returned to the first layer being less than the force received by the

first layer; and a second portion of the force initially received by the first layer is partially

transferred to the second layer, the second portion being less than the initial force received by the

first layer; wherein a first portion of the force initially received by the first layer is transferred to

the plurality of transfer members, thereby moving at least one of the transfer members; and

wherein the intervening members travel away from the first layer upon receiving at least a

predetermined force from at least one of the transfer members.


a second layer, and an intervening member; at least one sensor that initiates an alert when the

intervening member receives a predetermined amount of force; wherein the intervening member

is suspended between the first and second layers via a first biasing member; whereby: a first

portion of a force initially received by the first layer is transferred to the intervening member; a

fraction of the force transferred to the intervening member is returned to the first layer, the

fraction returned to the first layer being less than the force received by the first layer; and a

second portion of the force initially received by the first layer is partially transferred to the

second layer, the second portion being less than the initial force received by the first layer.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the first layer is selected from the group consisting of a helmet

outside layer, a sole of a shoe, an outside layer of a racquet handle, and a rifle stock.


a second layer, and an intervening member; wherein the intervening member is suspended

between the first and second layers via a first biasing member; wherein the first layer is a helmet

outside layer; whereby: a first portion of a force initially received by the first layer is transferred

to the intervening member; a fraction of the force transferred to the intervening member is

returned to the first layer, the fraction returned to the first layer being less than the force received

by the first layer; and a second portion of the force initially received by the first layer is partially

transferred to the second layer, the second portion being less than the initial force received by the

first layer.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the first biasing member is between the intervening member

and the first layer.

11. The system of claim 9, wherein the first biasing member is between the intervening member

and the second layer.



12. A system for mitigating head injuries, comprising: a helmet having: a hard outer layer; a

padded inner layer; and an intervening layer suspended between the outer layer and the inner

layer via a first biasing member; wherein an alignment member secures the outer layer to the

inner layer, the alignment member being telescopic and having a second biasing member;

whereby: a first portion of a force initially received by the outer layer is transferred to the

intervening member; a fraction of the force transferred to the intervening member is returned to

the outer layer, the fraction returned to the outer layer being less than the force received by the

outer layer; and a second portion of the force initially received by the outer layer is partially

transferred to the inner layer, the second portion being less than the initial force received by the

outer layer.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the first and second biasing members are selected from the

group consisting of: a flat spring, a helical spring, a magnetic spring, a liquid spring, and a gas

spring.

14. The system of claim 13, further comprising a plurality of transfer members, each transfer

member being individually biased from the intervening member toward the outer layer, wherein:

a portion of the force initially received upon the outer layer is transferred to the plurality of

transfer members thereby moving at least one of the transfer members; and wherein the

intervening member travels away from the outer layer upon receiving at least a predetermined

force from at least one of the transfer members.

15. The system of claim 14, further comprising at least one sensor that initiates an alert when a

force is received on the first or second layer.

16. The system of claim 15, further comprising: a plurality of proximity sensors; a plurality of

electromagnets; ferromagnetic material; wherein: the proximity sensors and electromagnets are

in data communication with a processor and non-transitory computer memory; and the memory

includes programming to effectuate the steps of: (1) determining a potential impact location; and

(2) actuating one or more electromagnets to attract the ferromagnetic material to the potential

impact location.

17. The system of claim 12, further comprising: a plurality of proximity sensors; a plurality of

electromagnets; ferromagnetic material; wherein: the proximity sensors and electromagnets are

in data communication with a processor and non-transitory computer memory; and the memory

includes programming to effectuate the steps of: (1) determining a potential impact location; and

(2) actuating one or more electromagnets to attract the ferromagnetic material to the potential

impact location.

18. A system for mitigating an impact force, comprising: a first helmet comprising: an outer

layer; an inner layer; and an impact plate suspended between the outer layer and the inner layer

via a first biasing member; a plurality of proximity sensors; a plurality of electromagnets; and

ferromagnetic material; wherein: the proximity sensors and the electromagnets are in data

communication with a processor and non-transitory computer memory; and the memory includes

programming to effectuate the steps of: (1) determining the proximity of the first helmet to a

second helmet; (2) determining a potential impact location of the first helmet with the second



helmet; and (3) actuating one or more of the electromagnets to attract the ferromagnetic material

to the potential impact location; whereby: a portion of an impact force between the first and

second helmets is dissipated by overcoming the electromagnet attraction of the ferromagnetic

material; and another portion of the impact force is transferred to the impact plate.



US 10,244,812 B2


Abstract

A system for mitigating an impact force is provided. The system a helmet having a face mask

attached thereto, and the face mask includes a first portion; and a second portion. The first

portion and the second portion are separated by a gap and held together via a biasing member. A

force received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the

biasing member, wherein a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the

fraction being less than the force received.

Claim Set

1. A system for mitigating an impact force, the system comprising a helmet having a face mask

attached thereto, the face mask comprising a face mask bar extending from a first side of the

helmet to a second side of the helmet defining a length, the face mask bar comprising first and

second bar portions each extending along the entirety of the length; wherein: the first portion and

the second portion are separated by a gap and held together via a biasing member; and a force

received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the biasing

member; a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the fraction being less

than the force received.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the biasing member is selected from the group consisting of: a

flat spring, a helical spring, a magnetic spring, a liquid spring, and a gas spring.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising an outer covering surrounding the first and second

portions.

4. The system of claim 3, further comprising a first sensor for initiating an alert when a force is

received by the mask.

5. The system of claim 4, further comprising a second sensor for determining the amount of force

received by the mask.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein filtering criteria is used to determine when to initiate the alert.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the alert is a signal transmitted over a network to an interface

unit.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the alert is stored in computer memory.


attached thereto, the face mask comprising a face mask bar, each bar comprising: a first portion;

and a second portion; wherein: the first portion and the second portion are separably attached via



a biasing member, the first and second portions being in contact in an initial position; a force

received by the first portion is at least partially transferred to the second portion via the biasing

member, causing the second portion to temporarily separate from the first portion; and a fraction

of the transferred force is returned to the first portion, the fraction being less than the force

received, whereby the second portion subsequently returns to the initial position.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the biasing member is a helical spring or a magnetic spring.

11. The system of claim 10, further comprising a sensor for sensing the impact upon the face

mask and providing an alert in response to the impact.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein filtering criteria is used to determine when to initiate the

alert.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the alert is stored in computer memory and transmitted over

a network to an interface unit.


attached thereto, the face mask comprising a plurality of face mask bars, each bar comprising: a

first portion separably attached to a second portion via a biasing member; and a housing

surrounding the first and second portions; wherein: a force received upon the housing is

immediately transferred to the first portion, the force then being at least partially transferred to

the second portion via the biasing member, the force causing the second portion to temporarily

separate from the first portion; and a fraction of the transferred force is returned to the first

portion, the fraction being less than the force received, whereby the second portion subsequently

returns to the initial position.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein an outside edge of the first portion contacts an inside edge

of the housing.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the biasing member is selected from the group consisting

of: a flat spring, a helical spring, a magnetic spring, a liquid spring, and a gas spring.

17. The system of claim 14, further comprising a sensor for initiating an alert when the force is

received by the face mask.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the alert is transmitted over a network to an interface unit.

19. The system of claim 17, wherein the alert is stored in computer memory.

20. The system of claim 14, further comprising a sensor for initiating an alert, wherein filtering

criteria is used to determine when to initiate the alert.



Intelligent Glass Display

US 9,951,835 B2

US 10,223,985 B2

Windgo has combined its Smart Glass technology with visual display technologies such as LED,

LCD, oLED, and other new emerging display technologies. The Windgo multi-layered

intelligent display (or Smart Window) enables new commercial applications utilizing

nanotechnology, including transmissive, reflective, transflective, holographic and other particle

resonant modes for use in stand-alone displays or subsystems within many devices such as smart

phones, computers, industrial control panels and more.

The Windgo Smart Window is designed to receive an input such as touch, light, voltage, heat,

vibration and data. The Smart Window responds by changing its three-dimensional appearance

while providing optional voice recognition, biometric identification and environmental

monitoring. User interface gesture control may take the form of a wink that will alert the display

to become transparent providing an entirely new perspective of viewability.

WINDGO smart window in “depth

mode”: Allows viewers to see the

information displayed on the glass and

the objects behind the glass.

WINDGO smart window in “presence

mode”: Allows viewers to see the

information displayed on the glass but

obscures the objects behind the glass.



Patent References

US 9,951,835 B2

Title: Window System.

Abstract

A window system is disclosed. The window system includes a window which has a first window

pane spatially separated from a second window pane. The window panes are surrounded by a

window frame, which houses a memory device for storing electronic data.

Claim Set

1. A window unit, comprising: a first pane spatially separated from a second pane, the first and

second panes being surrounded by a window frame; a plurality of muntin bars situated between

the first and second panes, each muntin bar having a receiving end; a memory device housed in

the window unit for storing electronic data; and a first insert having first and second legs

extending therefrom, the first insert having a first insert device having a data communication

feature, the data communication feature being in data communication with the memory device;

wherein the first leg of the insert is received into the receiving end of a first one of the muntin

bars and the second leg of the insert is received into the receiving end of a second one of the

muntin bars, thereby attaching the first and second muntin bars.

2. The window unit of claim 1, wherein the first insert device includes at least one item selected

from the group consisting of a recording device and a sensor.

3. The window unit of claim 2, wherein wires connect the first insert device to a power source,

the wires being concealed within at least one of the muntin bars.

4. The window unit of claim 3, wherein the power source is one of: a low-voltage power supply,

solar power, battery power, and Wi-Fi power.

5. The window unit of claim 4, further comprising a second insert having at least one leg

attaching the second insert to one of the muntin bars, the second insert comprising an apparatus

for dispersing impact forces.

6. The window unit of claim 1, wherein the first insert device is selected from the group

consisting of: a) a camera; b) a video recording device; c) a motion sensor; d) a temperature

sensor; e) an earthquake sensor; f) a contact sensor; and g) a photo-cell sensor.

7. The window unit of claim 1, further comprising a second insert having at least one leg

attaching the second insert to one of the muntin bars, the second insert comprising an apparatus

for dispersing impact forces.

8. A window unit, comprising: a first transparent pane spatially separated from a second

transparent pane, the first and second transparent panes being surrounded by a border; and a



memory device for storing electronic data, the electronic data including image data; an angled

panel situated between the first transparent pane and the second transparent pane; and a projector

in data communication with the memory device; wherein the image data is accessed by the

projector, the image data being subsequently projected onto the angled panel.

9. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the memory device is removable.

10. The window unit of 8, wherein the border is a window frame and the projector is provided

within the window frame.

11. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the border is a window frame and the projector is

located separate from the window frame.

12. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the projector is positioned to project the image data

through the first pane before the projected image data reaches the angled panel.

13. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the memory device is hardwired to the projector.

14. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the first pane is substantially parallel to the second

pane.

15. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the first pane is substantially planar and the second

pane is substantially planar.

16. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the border is a window frame of a single-hung window

or a double-hung window.

17. The window unit of claim 8, wherein the angled panel is constructed of a material selected

from the group consisting of: plastic, plexiglass, metal, and vinyl.



US 10,223,985 B2

Title: Intelligent glass displays and methods of making and using same.

Abstract

A multi-layered intelligent display system includes a first LCD display panel; a second OLED

display panel; a smart panel disposed behind the second display panel; an LED panel disposed

between the second display panel and the smart panel; a sensor for detecting the ambient light

behind the smart panel and activating the LED panel if the ambient light is below a

predetermined illuminance; a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a

controller in communication with the first and second display panels, the smart panel, and the

memory. The multi-layered intelligent glass display is operable in each of a display mode, a

multilayer display mode, and a transparent mode.

Claim Set

1. A multi-layered intelligent glass display system, comprising: a display panel; a curtain panel

disposed behind the display panel, the curtain panel having a transparent state and a separate

opaque state; a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a controller in

communication with the display panel, the curtain panel, and the memory; wherein the multi-

layered intelligent glass display system is operable in each of: (a) a display mode at which the

display panel is actuated to display image content, the curtain panel is opaque, and from forward

of the display panel the image content and at least part of the opaque curtain panel are visible; (b)

a transparent mode at which the display panel does not display image content, the curtain panel

is transparent, and from forward of the display panel items past the curtain panel are visible; and

(c) a privacy mode at which the display panel does not display image content and the curtain

panel is opaque.

2. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 1, further comprising a second

display panel arranged between the display panel and the curtain panel.

3. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 2, wherein the display panel is an

LCD display and the second display panel is an OLED display.

4. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 3, further comprising an LED panel

disposed between the second display panel and the curtain panel.

5. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 4, wherein a light sensor is

disposed proximate the curtain panel, the light sensor detecting the level of ambient light near the

curtain panel and, upon determining that the level of ambient light is below a predetermined

illuminance, activating the LED panel.

6. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 5, further comprising one or more

contact or non-contact sensors disposed on, embedded within, or proximate the display panel.



7. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 6, wherein the one or more contact

or non-contact sensors is selected from the list consisting of: CMOS sensors; infrared sensors;

acoustic sensors; biometric sensors; oxygen or carbon monoxide sensors; and GPS sensors.

8. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 1, wherein the display system is

configured as a retrofit for a jet window.

9. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 8, wherein the display layer is

configured as a virtual blind comprising a plurality of segments, each segment being selectively

operable between a transparent mode and an opaque mode.

10. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 1, wherein the multi-layered

intelligent glass display system is further operable in: (d) an augmenting mode at which the

display panel is actuated to display image content, the curtain panel is transparent, and from

forward of the display panel the image content and at least part of an item past the curtain panel

are visible.

11. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 1, wherein the curtain panel is a

suspended particle smart glass panel.

12. The multi-layered intelligent glass display system of claim 1, wherein the image content is

moving image content.

13. A display system, comprising: a display panel; a curtain panel disposed behind the display

panel, the curtain panel having multiple portions each with a transparent state and a separate

opaque state; a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a controller in

communication with the display panel, the curtain panel, and the memory; wherein the display

system is operable in each of: (a) a display mode at which the display panel is actuated by the

controller to display image content, at least one of the curtain panel portions is opaque, and from

forward of the display panel the image content and at least part of the at least one opaque curtain

panel portion are visible; (b) a transparent mode at which the display panel does not display

image content, the curtain panel is transparent, and from forward of the display panel an item

past the curtain panel is visible; and (c) a privacy mode at which the display panel does not

display image content and the curtain panel portions are opaque.

14. The display system of claim 13, further comprising a permanently-opaque wall disposed

behind the curtain panel, the curtain panel and the permanently-opaque wall being separated

from one another to create an object-receiving area therebetween.

15. The display system of claim 14, wherein the display system is further operable in: (d) an

augmenting mode at which at least one of the display panel portions is actuated to display image

content, at least one of the curtain panel portions is transparent, and from forward of the display

panel the image content and at least part of an item in the object-receiving area are visible.

16. The display system of claim 15, wherein the curtain panel is a suspended particle smart glass

panel.




augmenting mode at which at least one of the display panel portions is actuated to display image

content, at least one of the curtain panel portions is transparent, and from forward of the display

panel the image content and at least part of an item past the curtain panel are visible.

18. The display system of claim 13, wherein the curtain panel is a suspended particle smart glass

panel.

19. A display system, comprising: a display panel; a curtain panel disposed behind the display

panel, the curtain panel having a first portion with a transparent state and a separate opaque state;

a memory having programming instructions stored thereon; and a controller in communication

with the display panel, the curtain panel, and the memory; wherein the display system is operable

in each of: (a) a display mode at which the display panel is actuated by the controller to display

image content, the first portion of the curtain panel is opaque, and from forward of the display

panel the image content and at least part of the opaque first portion of the curtain panel are

visible; (b) a transparent mode at which the display panel does not display image content, the

first portion of the curtain panel is transparent, and from forward of the display panel an item

past the curtain panel is visible; and (c) an opaque mode at which the display panel does not

display image content and the first portion of the curtain panel is opaque.

20. The display system of claim 19, wherein the curtain panel has a second portion with a

transparent state and a separate opaque state.

21. The display system of claim 20, wherein the curtain panel first portion and the curtain panel

second portion are individually actuated by the controller.


augmenting mode at which the display panel is actuated to display image content, the first

portion of the curtain panel is transparent, and from forward of the display panel the image

content and at least part of an item past the curtain panel are visible.


behind the curtain panel, the curtain panel and the permanently-opaque wall being separated

from one another to create an object-receiving area therebetween.

24. A display system, comprising: a display panel; a suspended particle smart glass panel

disposed behind the display panel, the suspended particle smart glass panel having a first portion

with a transparent state and a separate opaque state; a memory having programming instructions

stored thereon; and a controller in communication with the display panel, the suspended particle

smart glass panel, and the memory; wherein the display system is operable in each of: (a) a

display mode at which the display panel is actuated by the controller to display image content,

the first portion of the suspended particle smart glass panel is opaque, and from forward of the

display panel the image content and at least part of the opaque first portion of the suspended

particle smart glass panel are visible; (b) a transparent mode at which the display panel does not

display image content, the first portion of the suspended particle smart glass panel is transparent,



and from forward of the display panel an item past the suspended particle smart glass panel is

visible; and (c) a privacy mode at which the display panel does not display image content and the

first portion of the suspended particle smart glass panel is opaque.

25. The display system of claim 24, wherein the suspended particle smart glass panel has a

second portion with a transparent state and a separate opaque state.

26. The display system of claim 24, wherein the suspended particle smart glass panel first

portion and the suspended particle smart glass panel second portion are individually actuated by

the controller.


augmenting mode at which the display panel is actuated to display image content, the suspended

particle smart glass panel is transparent, and from forward of the display panel the image content

and at least part of an item past the suspended particle smart glass panel are visible.


behind the suspended particle smart glass panel, the suspended particle smart glass panel and the

permanently-opaque wall being separated from one another to create an object-receiving area

therebetween.



Smart Damping Adhesive (SDA)

US 9,759,286 B1

US 10,088,011 B1

SDA is designed to provide stabilization and vibration reduction in systems such as industrial

automation, railways, automotive, medical devices, and adhesive binders for roadways and roofs.

The invention includes smart sensors that can measure amplitudes and frequencies of physical

vibration within an adhesive or coated structure. These advanced material improvements will

allow the Internet of Things (IoT) communication markets to access readings that have been

impractical to integrate into products of the past. Innovations with these new adhesives will

allow products to become stronger, more flexible, and intelligent within applications like

robotic skin layers.

SDA Carrier material examples: Silicone, epoxy, asphalt

binder, plastic, latex, and more SDA carriers.



Patent References

US 9,759,286 B1

Title: Damping Adhesive.

Abstract

Adhesive damping systems are described. A damping system for reducing the effects on a

substrate caused by a disruption in the substrate environment includes an adhesive having a

plurality of three-dimensional nanoparticles dispersed therein. The nanoparticles are configured

to provide a controlled response to an applied force field. The system further includes a sensor

which measures an amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption. In a use configuration,

the sensor determines the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption received by the

substrate; and the applied force field is dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of

the disruption.

Claim Set

1. A damping system for reducing the effects on a substrate caused by an encounter with an

applied energy, comprising: an adhesive comprising a three-dimensional nanoparticle dispersed

therein, wherein, in a use configuration, an initial applied energy received by the substrate causes

the nanoparticle to compress from a natural expanded state to a compressed state, the three-

dimensional structure subsequently returning to its expanded state, thereby imparting an

opposing energy on the substrate which is less than the initial applied energy received by the

substrate; and a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency of the applied energy.

2. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle is one of a three-dimensional

structure having a plurality of spokes extending radially from a core, a spheroid, and a nanotube.

3. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle comprises a ferromagnetic material.

4. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle is a fullerene or a dendrimer.

5. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle comprises a paramagnetic material.

6. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle comprises a nonmagnetic material.

7. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the nanoparticle is an electrically active particle.

8. A damping system for reducing the effects on a substrate caused by a disruption in the

substrate environment, comprising: an adhesive comprising a plurality of three-dimensional

nanoparticles dispersed therein; and a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency spectrum

of a waveform of the disruption; wherein, in a use configuration: the sensor determines the

amplitude and frequency spectrum of the waveform received by the substrate; a force field

dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the waveform is applied to the adhesive;

and the nanoparticles are physically displaced in response to the applied force field.



9. The system of claim 8, wherein the physical displacement of the nanoparticles occurs at

controlled time intervals, the physical displacement causing an opposing force on the substrate,

the opposing force having an inverse waveform from the waveform of the disruption.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the applied force field is one of a magnetic field, an electric

field, a subsonic field, an ultrasonic field, and an electromagnetic field.

11. The system of claim 9, further comprising a force field generating device, and wherein the

applied force field is one of a magnetic field and an electric field.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the sensor sends a signal to the force field generating

device, the signal initiating the applied force field.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the sensor senses the disruption in real-time, thus sending a

substantially continuous signal to the force field generating device, and wherein the applied force

field is adjusted based on the signal.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the disruption is the resonant frequency of the substrate.



US 10,088,011 B1

Title: Damping Adhesive.

Abstract

Adhesive damping systems are described. A damping system for reducing the effects on a

substrate caused by a disruption in the substrate environment includes an adhesive having a

plurality of three-dimensional particles dispersed therein. The particles are configured to provide

a controlled response to an applied force field. The system further includes a sensor which

measures an amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption. In a use configuration, the

sensor determines the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption received by the

substrate; and the applied force field is dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of

the disruption.

Claim Set

1. A damping system for reducing the effects on a substrate caused by a disruption in the

substrate environment, comprising: an adhesive component comprising a backing and an

adherent on at least one side of the backing; and a plurality of three-dimensional particles

dispersed within the backing; and a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency spectrum

of the disruption; wherein: in a use configuration, the adherent is adhered to a substrate, and the

disruption received by the substrate causes the particles to oscillate between a first and second

position, the oscillation causing an opposing force on the substrate which is less than the

disruption received by the substrate, the oscillation acting to reduce the effects of the disruption;

and the sensor determines the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption received by

the substrate.

2. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the disruption is at least one of a sound wave, an

electromagnetic wave, seismic waves, a change in temperature, a change in pressure, and a

physical force.

3. The damping system of claim 2, wherein the particle is one of a three-dimensional structure

having a plurality of spokes extending radially from a core, a spheroid, and a nanotube.

4. The damping system of claim 1, wherein the first position is an expanded state and the second

position is a compressed state.

5. The damping system of claim 1, further comprising a force generating device; wherein, the

force generating device provides an applied force to the damping system, the applied force being

dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the disruption.

6. The damping system of claim 5, wherein the disruption is at least one of a sound wave, an

electromagnetic wave, seismic waves, a change in temperature, a change in pressure, and a

physical force.



7. The damping system of claim 5, wherein the applied force causes the particles to oscillate, the

oscillations acting to reduce the amplitude and frequency of the disruption on the substrate.

8. The damping system of claim 7, wherein the applied force is one of a magnetic field, an

electric field, a subsonic field, an ultrasonic field, and an electromagnetic field.

9. The damping system of claim 5, wherein the sensor sends a signal to the force generating

device the signal initiating the applied force.

10. The damping system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of three-dimensional particles

dispersed within the adherent.

11. The damping system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of three-dimensional particles

dispersed within the backing and the plurality of three-dimensional particles dispersed within the

adherent are the same type of particles.

12. The damping system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of three-dimensional particles

dispersed within the backing and the plurality of three-dimensional particles dispersed within the

adherent are different types of particles.



Robot Skin

US 9,943,995 B1

The Robot Skin patent is designed to provide a method of manufacturing a unique sensory

membrane skin that has the ability to transfer vibrational stimulus through a membrane while

maintaining a flexible and protective surface. Applications include synthetic robotic skins

comprising epidermis and interstitial layers allowing sensors to be located in a safe and stable

environment underneath the surface layers of the membrane skin. Patented methods allow

sleeves, gloves, actuator arm shafts, and sensory probe appendages to be covered with permanent

or removable protective membrane layers providing biocompatibility and tactile feel through a

series of ‘resonant filaments’ that transfer sensory stimulus through the membrane wall by

utilizing a special grid of fibril resonators. The user of the sensory membrane is isolated from the

external surface while being able to “feel” the environment around them. Industries affected

include industrial automation, medical devices, virtual reality, public health, sensory haptics, and

automotive systems.

Robot Skin Sample:

Carbon nanotubes

imbedded in liquid

latex



Patent References

US 9,943,995 B1

Title: Thin-walled elastic products and methods and systems for manufacturing same.

Abstract

One method for creating barrier products (for example, condoms and gloves) includes: (a)

dipping a former into a tank of elastic compound. The former has an indentation extending

inwardly from an outer surface for creating a first protrusion on a first face of the barrier product.

The method further includes: (b) removing the former from the tank of elastic compound,

whereby some of the elastic compound removably adheres to the former and fills the indentation;

(c) applying supplemental material to the elastic compound, whereby creating a second

protrusion on a second face of the barrier product; and (d) fully drying the supplemental material.

One barrier product includes an elastic wall having opposed faces, and first and second

protrusions respectively extend from the opposed faces. The first and second protrusions are in

cross-sectional alignment whereby rotational input forces on the first protrusion create rotational

output forces on the second protrusion.

Claim Set

1. A method for creating a barrier product, the method comprising the steps: (a) dipping a former

into a tank of elastic compound, the former having an outer surface and an indentation, the

indentation extending inwardly from the outer surface for creating a first protrusion on a first

face of the barrier product; (b) removing the former from the tank of elastic compound, whereby

some of the elastic compound removably adheres to the former, a portion of the removably

adhered elastic compound filling the indentation; (c) at least one of: (1) mapping the indentation

into computer memory; and (2) sensing the indentation; (d) applying supplemental material to

the elastic compound removably adhered to the former, whereby creating a second protrusion on

a second face of the barrier product; and (e) fully drying the supplemental material; wherein

applying supplemental material in step (d) comprises applying as least part of the supplemental

material as a cylinder, the cylinder having an axis generally perpendicular to the second face; and

wherein applying supplemental material in step (d) comprises at least one of: (1) controlling an

applicator to apply the supplemental material in cross-sectional alignment with the former

indentation using the mapping in the computer memory, whereby the first protrusion is aligned

with the second protrusion; and (2) controlling an applicator to apply the supplemental material

in cross-sectional alignment with the former indentation using the sensing, whereby the first

protrusion is aligned with the second protrusion.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps: (i) partially drying the removably

adhered elastic compound; and (ii) fully drying the removably adhered elastic compound;

wherein step (i) occurs before step (d), and wherein step (ii) occurs after step (d).





wherein step (i) occurs before step (d), and wherein step (ii) occurs before step (d).

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step: (i) partially drying the supplemental

material; wherein step (i) occurs before step (d).

5. The method of claim 1, wherein applying supplemental material in step (d) comprises

projecting the supplemental material onto the removably adhered elastic compound with an

applicator such that the applicator does not touch the removably adhered elastic compound.

6. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step: (i) partially drying the supplemental

material; wherein step (i) occurs before step (d).

7. The method of claim 1, wherein at least part of the indentation has a cylindrical configuration.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the elastic compound includes at least one item selected from

the group consisting of latex, polyurethane, polyisoprene, nitrile rubber, polyvinyl chloride,

silicone, and neoprene.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the composition of the supplemental material is the same as

the composition of the elastic compound.



wherein step (i) occurs before step (d), and wherein step (ii) occurs after step (d).

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising the step: (iii) partially drying the supplemental

material; wherein step (iii) occurs before step (d).



wherein step (i) occurs before step (d), and wherein step (ii) occurs before step (d).

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step: (iii) partially drying the supplemental

material; wherein step (iii) occurs before step (d).

14. The method of claim 1, wherein the barrier product is a condom.

15. A method for creating a barrier product, the method comprising the steps: (a) dipping a

former into a tank of elastic compound, the former having an outer surface and an indentation,

the indentation extending inwardly from the outer surface for creating a first protrusion on a first

face of the barrier product; (b) removing the former from the tank of elastic compound, whereby

some of the elastic compound removably adheres to the former, a portion of the removably

adhered elastic compound filling the indentation; (c) at least one of: (1) mapping the indentation

into computer memory; and (2) sensing the indentation; (d) producing a second protrusion on a



second face of the barrier product, the second protrusion being in cross-sectional alignment with

the first protrusion; and (e) fully drying the elastic compound; wherein step (a) is performed

before step (b), step (b) is performed before step (d), and step (d) is performed before step (e);

and wherein the elastic compound includes ferromagnetic particles, and wherein producing a

second protrusion in step (d) comprises electromagnetically drawing some of the removably

adhered elastic compound away from the former using at least one of: (1) the mapping in the

computer memory; and (2) the sensing.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the barrier product is a condom.



Pro-Vector™ Angular Measurement and Projection System

US 10,027,937 B1

US 10,205,919 B2

US 10,212,404 B2

US 10,432,900 B2

WINDGO’s ProVector™ projection mapping system allows for various images of measurements

which may be projected onto a surface via the projection apparatus. For example, there may be

traditional tape measure images that display measurement units according to the metric system,

and other selected images that display measurements according to the imperial system.

Additionally, the user may prefer one color over another, and therefore there may be multiple

images of tape measures in varying colors. The user could even select a drill template to be

projected directly onto the object to be drilled

WINDGO ProVector™ – counts and projects

marks on the correct number of pills placed

on a pharmaceutical pill sorting tray to match

a patient’s prescription.

WINDGO ProVector™ – can project onto

surfaces to show hidden hazards not usually

visible to the viewer.

WINDGO ProVector™ – projects a tape measure image

onto surfaces with depth and vectored angle calculations so

that the tape measure is accurate and intuitive.



Patent References

US 10,027,937 B1

Title: Projection mapping system and apparatus.

Abstract

A projection system includes a projection apparatus embodied in a housing secured to a user.

The projection apparatus has a processor in data communication with a networking device, at

least one input/output device, and computer memory. The computer memory includes a program

with machine readable instructions that, when effected by processor, perform the following

steps: (a) determine an edge of a surface to be measured; (b) project an initial image onto the

surface, the initial image being based on a predetermined set of conditions; (c) determine a

substantially perpendicular distance D1 between the projection apparatus and the surface; (d)

determine a distance D2 between the projection apparatus and the edge of the surface; (e)

calibrate the initial image based on the distances D1 and D2 determined in steps (c) and (d); and

(f) project an updated image onto the surface.

Claim Set

1. A projection system, comprising: a projection apparatus embodied in a housing, the projection

apparatus comprising: a processor in data communication with a networking device, at least one

input/output device, and computer memory, the computer memory comprising a program having

machine readable instructions that, when effected by processor, perform the following steps: (a)

determining an edge of a surface to be measured; (b) projecting an initial image onto the surface,

the initial image being based on a predetermined set of conditions; (c) determining a


determining a distance D2 between the projection apparatus and the edge of the surface; (e)

calibrating the initial image based on the distances D1 and D2 determined in steps (c) and (d);

and (f) projecting an updated image onto the surface.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a reference device in communication with the

projection apparatus over a network, the reference device being placed at the edge of the surface

wherein the projection apparatus receives a signal from the reference device to determine the

distance D2.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the reference device is a smart phone.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the initial image is selected from a plurality of images stored

in an image database in the computer memory.

5. The system of 4, wherein the image is of a tape measure.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein steps (c)-(f) are continuously repeated.



7. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one input/output device includes a projector for

projecting the image.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the at least one input/output device includes a laser pointer for

measuring the distance D1.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the projection apparatus housing is configured as a clip.

10. The system of claim 2, wherein the clip is configured for attachment to a hat.

11. A projection system, comprising: a reference device comprising a processor in data

communication with a networking device and at least one input/output device, wherein the

reference device is placed at an edge of a surface to be measured; and a projection apparatus

embodied in a housing secured to a user, the projection apparatus comprising: a processor in data

communication with a networking device, at least one input/output device, and computer

memory, the computer memory comprising a program having machine readable instructions that,

when effected by processor, perform the following steps: (a) projecting an initial image onto the

surface, the initial image being based on a predetermined set of conditions; (b) determining a

substantially perpendicular distance D1 between the projection apparatus and the surface; (c)

determining a distance D2 between the projection apparatus and the reference device; (d)

calibrating the initial image based on the distances D1 and D2 determined in steps (b) and (c); (e)

projecting an updated image onto the surface; and (f) repeating steps (b)-(e); wherein the

reference device and the projection apparatus communicate over a network.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the initial image is an image of a tape measure selected

from a plurality of tape measure images stored in the computer memory.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one input/output device of the projection

apparatus includes a projector.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein the projection apparatus housing is configured to attach to a

structure worn by the user.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the structure is a hat.

16. The system of claim 11, wherein the projection apparatus housing is formed into a structure

to be worn by the user.

17. The system of claim 11, wherein the structure is one of a hat or glasses.

18. A projection system, comprising: a reference device; and a projection apparatus embodied in

a housing secured to a user, the projection apparatus comprising: a processor in data

communication with a networking device, at least one input/output device, and computer

memory, the computer memory comprising a program having machine readable instructions that,

when effected by processor, perform the following steps: (a) projecting an initial image onto the



surface, the initial image being based on a predetermined set of conditions; (b) determining a

substantially perpendicular distance D1 between the projection apparatus and the surface; (c)

determining a distance D2 between the projection apparatus and the reference device; (d)

calibrating the initial image based on the distances D1 and D2 determined in steps (b) and (c); (e)

projecting an updated image onto the surface; and (f) repeating steps (b)-(e).

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the reference device is a marker, the projection apparatus

being configured to recognize the marker in order to determine distance D2.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein step (d) comprises the following steps: (d1) determining an

angle .theta. between the projection apparatus and the reference device based on determined

distances D1 and D2; (d2) determining the ratio of the angle .theta. to an angle .alpha., the angle

.alpha. being determined based on the predetermined set of conditions; (d3) altering the initial

image based on the ratio determined in step d2.



US 10,205,919 B2

Title: Fixture.

Abstract

A fixture includes a housing having an output device, at least one sensor, and a projector for

projecting image data. The fixture further includes a fixture computing system that is

communicatively coupled to the output device, the sensor, and the projector and includes a

processor, and non-transitory computer memory having programming for receiving information

from the at least one sensor and causing the projector to project the image data.

Claim Set

1. A fixture, comprising: a housing, comprising: an output device selected from a list consisting

of: a light, a speaker, a fan, and a smart glass display; at least one sensor selected from the list

consisting of: a motion detector, a thermometer, a camera, a video camera, a proximity sensor, a

voice processor, and an infrared detector; and a projector for projecting image data onto a

surface; a fixture computing system communicatively coupled to the output device, the sensor,

and the projector, the computing system comprising: a processor; and non-transitory computer

memory comprising programming for receiving information from the at least one sensor and

causing the projector to project the image data, the programming comprising: an action screening

module for determining a presence of a situation at a location, an alert generation module for

generating a alert based on the presence of the situation, and a response generation module for

generating a request for a response from a remote module; wherein the remote module is

communicatively coupled to the fixture computing system and comprises: a processor; and non-

transitory computer memory comprising programming for interacting with the fixture computing

system and activating the remote module in response thereto.

2. The fixture of claim 1, wherein the fixture computing system programming comprises an

authentication module and a content generation module; wherein the authentication module

wirelessly interacts with a mobile device of a user to retrieve personalized information from the

mobile device; and wherein the content generation module generates content based on the

personalized information, the content being displayed to the user via the projector.

3. The fixture of claim 2, wherein the alert generation module transmits an alert to the response

generation module to generate a response request.

4. The fixture of claim 1, wherein the remote module is selected from the list consisting of: an

HVAC system, a security system, and a sprinkler system.

5. The fixture of claim 1, wherein the housing forms a pool lamp, and the output device is a light.

6. The fixture of claim 1, wherein the remote module is a flotation device.



7. The fixture of claim 6, wherein the flotation device is selectively buoyant, the buoyancy being

activated in response to the request from the response generation module.

8. The fixture of claim 1, wherein the image data is stored in a database and is accessed

wirelessly over a network.

9. A fixture system, comprising: a fixture comprising a housing, comprising: at least one sensor;

and a projector for selectively projecting image data onto a surface; a fixture computing system

communicatively coupled to the sensor and the projector, the computing system comprising: a

processor; and non-transitory computer memory comprising programming for: receiving

information from the at least one sensor; transmitting the sensor information over a network;

determining the presence of a situation; and retrieving the image data from a database for display

by the projector; a first remote response module, comprising a first remote response computing

system communicatively coupled to the fixture computing system, the first remote response

computing system comprising: a processor; and non-transitory computer memory comprising

programming for receiving the sensor information from the fixture computing system and

activating the first remote response module; and a second remote response module comprising a

second remote response computing system comprising: a processor; and non-transitory computer

memory comprising programming for: receiving information from at least one of the fixture

computing system and the first remote response computing system; and interacting with a user to

confirm or deny the presence of the situation.

10. The fixture system of claim 9, wherein the programming of the fixture computing system, the

first remote response computing system, and the second remote response computing system, in

communication, together comprise the steps of, in the following order: a) receiving information

from the at least one sensor; b) determining the presence of the situation; c) sending an alert from

the fixture computing system to the second remote computing system; d) receiving a

confirmation or denial of the presence of the situation from the second remote computing

system; and e) if the presence of the situation is confirmed, activating the first remote response

module.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the first remote response module is a safety device.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the second remote response module is a mobile device.

13. A fixture, comprising: a housing, comprising: an output device; and at least one sensor; a

fixture computing system communicatively coupled to the output device and the sensor, the

computing system comprising: a processor; non-transitory computer memory comprising

programming for receiving information from the at least one sensor; the programming further

comprising: an action screening module for determining the presence of a situation at a location;

an alert generation module for generating an alert based on the presence of the situation at the

location; and a response generation module for generating a request for a response from a remote



module; wherein the remote module is communicatively coupled to the fixture computing

system, and comprises: a processor; and non-transitory computer memory comprising

programming for interacting with the fixture computing system and activating the remote module

in response thereto.

14. The fixture of claim 13, wherein the output device is selected from a list consisting of: a

light, a speaker, a fan, and a smart glass display.

15. The fixture of claim 13, wherein the at least one sensor is selected from the list consisting of:

a motion detector, a thermometer, a camera, a video camera, a proximity sensor, a voice

processor, and an infrared detector.



US 10,212,404 B2

Title: Projection mapping system and apparatus.

Abstract

A projection system includes a projection apparatus embodied in a housing secured to a user.

The projection apparatus has a processor in data communication with a networking device, at

least one input/output device, and computer memory. The computer memory includes a program

with machine readable instructions that, when effected by processor, perform the following

steps: (a) determine an edge of a surface to be measured; (b) project an initial image onto the

surface, the initial image being based on a predetermined set of conditions; (c) determine a


determine a distance D2 between the projection apparatus and the edge of the surface; (e)

calibrate the initial image based on the distances D1 and D2 determined in steps (c) and (d); and

(f) project an updated image onto the surface.

Claim Set

1. A marking and display system, comprising: a first array display apparatus having a viewing

angle, comprising a processor in data communication with a networking device, at least one


machine readable instructions that, when effected by the processor, iteratively perform the

following steps: (a) determining the presence of a distant surface; (b) marking, within the

viewing angle, an edge of the distant surface and a plurality of locations on the distant surface;

(c) displaying an initial array onto an array receiving panel having a first panel edge and a

second panel edge; (d) determining a distance D1.sub.a-D1.sub.n between the display apparatus

and each of the plurality of locations on the distant surface; (e) determining a forward distance

D2 between the display apparatus and the array receiving panel; (f) determining a distance D3

between the display apparatus and the edge of the distant surface; (g) determining a distance D4

between the first panel edge and the second panel edge; (h) adjusting the initial array on the array

receiving panel based on the distances D1a-D1n, D2, D3, and D4; and (i) projecting an adjusted

array onto the array receiving panel.

2. The marking and display system of claim 1, wherein the array receiving panel is substantially

transparent.

3. The marking and display system of claim 2, wherein step (b) comprises marking the distant

surface with lasers.

4. The marking and display system of claim 1, wherein the initial array is an image selected from

a plurality of images stored in an image database in the computer memory.

5. The marking and display system of claim 1, further comprising a second array display

apparatus having a second viewing angle, the second array display apparatus comprising a

processor in data communication with a networking device, at least one input/output device, and

computer memory, the computer memory comprising a program having machine readable

instructions that, when effected by processor, iteratively perform the following steps: (a)



marking, within the second viewing angle, a second edge of the distant surface and a second

plurality of locations on the distant surface; (c) displaying a second initial array onto a second

array receiving panel having a pair of panel edges; (d) determining a distance D1.sub.a-D1.sub.n'

between the second array display apparatus and each of the second plurality of locations on the

distant surface; (e) determining a forward distance D2' between the second array display

apparatus and the second array receiving panel; (f) determining a distance D3' between the

second array display apparatus and the second edge of the distant surface; (g) determining a

distance D4' between the pair of panel edges of the second array receiving panel; (h) adjusting

the second initial array on the second array receiving panel based on: the distances D1a-D1n',

D2', D3', and D4'; and (i) projecting a second adjusted array onto the second array receiving

panel.

6. The marking and display system of claim 5, wherein the first and second display apparatus

communicate over a network, and wherein the first and second array receiving panels are the

same.

7. The marking and display system of claim 6, wherein the initial array and the second initial

array from the respective first and second display apparatus are merged to form a single initial

array.

8. The marking and display system of claim 7, wherein the respective adjusted arrays from the

first and second display apparatus are merged to form a single adjusted array.

9. The marking and display system of claim 8, wherein the first viewing angle and the second

viewing angle are overlapping.

10. A marking and display system, comprising: an array display apparatus having a viewing



machine readable instructions that, when effected by processor, iteratively perform the following

steps: (a) determining the presence of a distant surface; (b) marking, within the viewing angle, an

edge of the distant surface and a plurality of locations on the distant surface; (c) displaying an

initial array onto an array receiving panel having a first panel edge and a second panel edge; (d)

determining a distance D1.sub.a-D1.sub.n between the display apparatus and each of the

plurality of locations on the distant surface; (e) determining a forward distance D2 between the

display apparatus and the array receiving panel; (f) determining a distance D3 between the

display apparatus and the edge of the distant surface; (g) determining a distance D4 between the

first panel edge and the second panel edge; (h) adjusting the initial array on the array receiving

panel based on the distances D1a-D1n, D2, D3, and D4; (i) projecting an adjusted array onto the

array receiving panel; (j) repeating steps (a) through (f) and (h) through (i), wherein: at step (c),

the initial array displayed on the array receiving panel is substituted with the adjusted array from

step (i); and the adjusted array at step (i) is replaced by a second adjusted array.

11. The marking and display system of claim 10, wherein the image receiving panel is

substantially transparent.



12. A marking and display apparatus, comprising: an array display apparatus having a viewing



machine readable instructions that, when effected by processor, iteratively perform the following

steps: (a) determining the presence of a distant surface; (b) marking, within the viewing angle, an

edge of the distant surface and a location on the distant surface; (c) determining the presence of

an environmental object of the distant surface; (d) displaying an initial array onto a windshield

having a first edge and a second edge, the initial array being based on the environmental object;

(e) determining a distance D1 between the display apparatus and the location on the distant

surface; (f) determining a forward distance D2 between the display apparatus and the windshield;

(g) determining a distance D3 between the display apparatus and the edge of the distant surface;

(h) determining a distance D4 between the windshield first edge and second edge; (i) adjusting

the initial array on the windshield based on the distances D1, D2, D3, and D4; and (j) projecting

an adjusted array onto the windshield.

13. The marking and display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the windshield is substantially

transparent when the initial array and the adjusted array are projected thereon.

14. The marking and display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the environmental object is an

underground utility line.

15. The marking and display apparatus of claim 14, wherein the initial array is further based on

the distant surface.



US 10,432,900 B2

Title: Fixture.

Abstract

A fixture includes a housing having an output device, at least one sensor, and a projector for

projecting image data. The fixture further includes a fixture computing system that is

communicatively coupled to the output device, the sensor, and the projector and includes a

processor, and non-transitory computer memory having programming for receiving information

from the at least one sensor and causing the projector to project the image data.

Claim Set

1. A fixture system, comprising: a mobile device communicatively coupled to the fixture; a

fixture, comprising: a first sensor for determining a proximity of the mobile device to the fixture;

and a first output device; and a computing system comprising a processor and non-transitory

computer memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform the

following steps: (a) determine, via the first sensor, that the mobile device is within a

predetermined proximity threshold; and (b) activate an output via the first output device; wherein

the output is user-specific content, and wherein the user specific content is generated based on a

user profile stored in the computer memory.

2. The fixture system of claim 1, wherein the fixture is configured as one of: a light, a speaker,

and a smart glass display.

3. The fixture system of claim 1, wherein the fixture further comprises an input device selected

from the list consisting of: a motion detector, a thermometer, a camera, a video camera, a

proximity sensor, a voice processor, and an infrared detector.

4. The fixture system of claim 3, wherein the remote device is selected from the list consisting

of: a light, an HVAC system, and a security system.

5. The fixture system of claim 3, further comprising a second output device, wherein the second

output device initiates an output based on information from the input device.

6. The fixture system of claim 5, wherein the second output device is selected from a list

consisting of: a light, a speaker, a fan, and a smart glass display.

7. The fixture system of claim 1, further comprising a remote device communicatively coupled to

the computing system, wherein the programming further comprises instructions that, when

activated by the processor, perform the following steps: (c) activate the remote device when the

mobile device is within the predetermined proximity threshold.



8. The fixture system of claim 7, wherein the programming further comprises instructions that,

when activated by the processor, perform the following steps: (d) send an alert to the mobile

device confirming the activation of the remote device.

9. The fixture system of claim 1, wherein the output device is selected from the list consisting of:

a speaker, a projector, and a fragrance delivery system.

10. The fixture system of claim 1, further comprising a second output device.

11. The fixture system of claim 10, wherein the second output device is selected from a list

consisting of: a light, a speaker, a fan, and a smart glass display.

12. The fixture system of claim 10, wherein the second output device is activated by the mobile

device.



Shingle Clip – Intelligent Electrical Distribution System

US 10,081,944 B1

US 10,087,632 B1

With the increase of energy prices, and the subsequent increase in energy bills, there exists a

market demand for energy consumers to be able to generate their own electricity, thereby

reducing net energy costs. There is a need for an easy-to-install (without specialized

knowledge) shingle system having a transducer and hardware to transfer that energy. The

WINDGO Shingle Clip System is designed to be easy to manufacture, install, and to work with

pre-existing shingles in the market. The Shingle System is also designed to change the color of

the interlocking shingles to account for seasonal changes and to provide aesthetic effect– white

color for summer and black for winter, for example. The consumer expense and the complexity

of Installation of (often) unsightly roof-mounted solar panels makes the WINDGO Shingle

System a highly attractive and multi-functional alternative.



Patent References

US 10,081,944 B1

Title: Shingle clip system and method.

Abstract

The present disclosure includes roof shingle systems. One roof shingle system includes at least

two shingles, a shingle clip, a drip edge, and a power collection unit. Each shingle has a

semiconductive layer configured to deliver power, electrical current/voltage, and/or control

signals to the power collection unit. The shingle clip continues a conductive path between the

two shingles. The drip edge is at least partially insulated and partially conductive, and the

conductive portion continues the path from the shingle semiconductive layer to the power unit

where energy is collected. One method of installing a shingle system includes the steps of

positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer, and positioning

a shingle clip to engage the semiconductive layer of the shingle.

Claim Set

1. A method of installing a shingle system, comprising the steps of: positioning a drip edge along

an incline of a roof, the drip edge having a conductive portion and an insulated portion;

positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer engaging at least

the conductive portion of the drip edge; and positioning a shingle clip to engage the

semiconductive layer of the shingle, the shingle clip being a cube and having: a first aperture

defining a C-shape further defined as a first aperture top surface, a first aperture bottom surface,

and a first aperture end surface, the first aperture being located on a first width face of the cube

and separating the first width face into first upper and first lower side surfaces; and a second

aperture defining a C-shape further defined as a second aperture top surface, a second aperture

bottom surface, and a second aperture end surface, the second aperture being located on a second

width face of the cube, the second width face being on an opposed end of the first width face of

the cube, the first and second apertures being sized and shaped such that a shingle side may be

positioned within; wherein the distance between the first and second aperture end surfaces is

smaller than a height of the cube.

2. A method of installing a shingle system, comprising the steps of: positioning a shingle having

a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer; and positioning a shingle clip to engage the

semiconductive layer of the shingle.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of positioning a power collecting unit to

engage with the semiconductive layer of the roof shingle.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer is at least one item selected from the

group consisting of: tape, adhesive, paint, and a row of wafers.



5. The method of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer is at least one item selected from the

group consisting of the following transducers: a thermoelectric generator, a vibrational generator,

and a photovoltaic generator.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein each of the transducers is an adhesive with a plurality of

three-dimensional nano structures.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer is constructed to be a diode to direct

current flow in one direction.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of positioning a convection layer

positioned as a layer above or below the roof shingle.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the shingle further comprises a sealant layer.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the sealant layer is unitary with the semiconductive layer.

11. The method of claim 1, further comprising a convection layer positioned above or below the

shingle.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer comprises a semiconductive

material selected from the list consisting of: bismuth telluride, lead telluride, silicon germanium,

and silicon phosphorus boron.

13. The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of positioning a power collecting unit to

engage with the semiconductive layer of the roof shingle.

14. The method of claim 2, wherein the semiconductive layer is at least one item selected from

the group consisting of: tape, adhesive, paint, and a row of wafers.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the semiconductive layer comprises a semiconductive

material selected from the list consisting of: bismuth telluride, lead telluride, silicon germanium,

and silicon phosphorus boron.

16. The method of claim 2, wherein the semiconductive layer is at least one item selected from

the group consisting of the following transducers: a thermoelectric generator, a vibrational

generator, and a photovoltaic generator.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein each of the transducers is an adhesive with a plurality of

three-dimensional nano structures.

18. The method of claim 2, further comprising positioning a drip edge along an incline of a roof.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the drip edge is constructed of two materials: an insulative

material and a conductive material.



20. The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of positioning a convection layer

positioned as a layer above or below the shingle.

21. The method of claim 2, wherein the shingle clip comprises first and second apertures, the

first aperture configured to receive an edge of a first shingle, the second aperture configured to

receive an edge of a second shingle.



US 10,087,632 B1

Title: Shingle clip system and method.

Abstract

The present disclosure includes roof shingle systems. One roof shingle system includes at least

two shingles, a shingle clip, a drip edge, and a power collection unit. Each shingle has a

semiconductive layer configured to deliver power, electrical current/voltage, and/or control

signals to the power collection unit. The shingle clip continues a conductive path between the

two shingles. The drip edge is at least partially insulated and partially conductive, and the

conductive portion continues the path from the shingle semiconductive layer to the power unit

where energy is collected. One method of installing a shingle system includes the steps of

positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer, and positioning

a shingle clip to engage the semiconductive layer of the shingle.

Claim Set

1. A shingle system, comprising: a shingle clip being a cube and having: a first aperture defining

a C-shape further defined as a first aperture top surface, a first aperture bottom surface, and a

first aperture end surface, the first aperture being located on a first width face of the cube and

separating the first width face into first upper and first lower side surfaces; and a second aperture

defining a C-shape further defined as a second aperture top surface, a second aperture bottom

surface, and a second aperture end surface, the second aperture being located on a second width

face of the cube, the second width face being on an opposed end of the first width face of the

cube, the first and second apertures being sized and shaped such that a shingle side may be


smaller than a height of the cube; a roof shingle having: a base layer having an elongate

rectangular shape in a longitudinal direction for a roof shingle length; an asphalt layer situated

upon the base layer; a surface granule layer situated upon a top surface of the asphalt layer; and a

semiconductive layer being an elongate strip in the longitudinal direction across the roof shingle

length and situated near a center of the roof shingle, the semiconductive layer being a transducer;

wherein the semiconductive layer is at least one item selected from the group consisting of the

following transducers: a thermoelectric generator, a vibrational generator, and a photovoltaic

generator.

2. The shingle system of claim 1, wherein the roof shingle is at least one of a three tab

configuration or a dimensional configuration.

3. The shingle system of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer of the roof shingle is located

at least one of: between the base layer and the asphalt layer, on a bottom surface, and on a top

surface.

4. The shingle system of claim 1, further comprising a power collecting unit engaging the

semiconductive layer of the roof shingle.



5. The shingle system of claim 1, wherein the semiconductive layer is configured as at least one

item selected from the group consisting of: tape, adhesive, paint, and a row of wafers.

6. The shingle system of claim 1, wherein each of the transducers is an adhesive with a plurality

of three-dimensional nano structures.

7. The shingle system of claim 1, wherein the roof shingle further includes a sealant layer.

8. The shingle system of claim 7, wherein the sealant layer is unitary with the semiconductive

layer.

9. A shingle system, comprising: a shingle clip being a cube and having: a first aperture defining

a C-shape further defined as a first aperture top surface, a first aperture bottom surface, and a

first aperture end surface, the first aperture being located on a first width face of the cube and

separating the first width face into first upper and first lower side surfaces; and a second aperture

defining a C-shape further defined as a second aperture top surface, a second aperture bottom

surface, and a second aperture end surface, the second aperture being located on a second width

face of the cube, the second width face being on an opposed end of the first width face of the

cube, the first and second apertures being sized and shaped such that a shingle side may be







wherein the semiconductive layer is constructed to be a diode to direct current flow in one

direction.

10. The shingle system of claim 9, wherein the roof shingle further includes a sealant layer.

11. The shingle system of claim 10, wherein the sealant layer is unitary with the semiconductive

layer.

12. A shingle system, comprising: a shingle clip being a cube and having: a first aperture
















wherein the shingle clip engages the semiconductive layer, such that a semiconductive pathway

is formed.

13. The shingle system of claim 12, wherein the roof shingle further includes an opening in the

asphalt layer, such that the shingle clip may directly engage the semiconductive pathway.

14. The shingle system of claim 13, further comprising a first drip edge, the first drip edge being

perpendicular with the semiconductive pathway, the first drip edge having an insulated portion

and a conductive portion, at least the conductive portion engaging the semiconductive pathway.

15. The shingle system of claim 14, further comprising a second drip edge, the second drip edge

being in parallel with the semiconductive pathway, the second drip edge engaging the first drip

edge.

16. The shingle system of claim 15, wherein the first drip edge has ridges.

17. A shingle system, comprising: a shingle clip being a cube and having: a first aperture














and a convection layer positioned as a layer within the roof shingle or underneath the roof

shingle.



I/O Tube – Embedded IoT Enclosure and Mounting System

US 10,429,214 B2

I/O Tube is a modular device that holds the function components of devices where they cannot

be seen but still exposes the active elements to the environment they are monitoring or alerting.

For example, a bulky fire alarm could have all the electronics hidden behind sheet rock with

exception of the sensing and response components which have a low-profile mounting bay. The

fire alarm could be unmounted and removed for maintenance or change of batteries. Another

example would be the used of I/O Tubes in concrete driveway. The housing could be inserted

just after the concrete pour and the function components could be inserted into the housing once

the concrete has hardened. The functioning component could be a solar power LED to light the

driveway.



Patent References

US 10,429,214 B2

Title: Modular elongated wall-mounted sensor system and method.

Abstract

Sensor-mounting devices are disclosed. A sensor mounting device has a tubular body having a

front end, a rear end, and a through hole that extends between the front and rear ends. The

tubular body front end includes a flange with a perimeter that is larger than a perimeter of the

tubular body. The flange may be positioned at a front face of a mounting structure. A sensor-

attachment structure is located on at least one of the tubular body and the front flange. Further

locking structure extends from the tubular body to couple the tubular body to the mounting

structure. The locking structure is at least one item from the group consisting of: a rear flange, a

barb, and threading.

Claim Set

1. A sensor-mounting device for use with a mounting structure having a hole, the device

comprising: a tubular body extending between a front end and terminating at a rear end, and a

through hole defined within the tubular body, the tubular body being sized to pass through the

mounting structure hole; a front flange extending from the tubular body front end, an outside

perimeter of the front flange being larger than a perimeter of the tubular body for positioning at a

front face of the mounting structure; a rear flange extending from the tubular body rear end, an

outside perimeter of the rear flange being smaller than the outside perimeter of the front flange

and larger than the perimeter of the tubular body for positioning at a back face of the mounting

structure; and a sensor-attachment structure located at an inside perimeter of the front flange.

2. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, wherein the tubular body includes at least one

expansion groove extending to the tubular body rear end, allowing a perimeter of the tubular

body at the tubular body rear end to be selectively decreased and increased.

3. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, wherein the tubular body is generally circular in cross

section.

4. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, wherein the sensor-attachment structure includes

threading.

5. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, wherein the inside perimeter of the front flange

further defines a seat for receiving a lip of a coupling device.

6. The sensor-mounting device of claim 5, wherein the coupling device is a pipe coupling having

forward and rearward ends, the lip being disposed at the forward end, and a through hole

extending between the forward and rearward ends.



7. The sensor-mounting device of claim 6, wherein the sensor-attachment structure includes one

of threading and a bayonet mount for mating with a locking ring.

8. The sensor-mounting device of claim 7, wherein the pipe coupling rearward end has a coupler,

and further comprising a piece of conduit affixed to the pipe coupling rearward end by the

coupler.

9. The sensor-mounting device of claim 8, wherein the pipe coupling through hole is not linear.

10. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor having at least one

sensor node and a transceiver, the transceiver configured to transmit data from the sensor node

over a network, the sensor being operatively coupled to the sensor-attachment structure.

11. The sensor-mounting device of claim 10, wherein the sensor has a sensor head having an

ornate end and a hollow recess formed therein.

12. The sensor-mounting device of claim 11, wherein at least one of the sensor node and the

transceiver are located in the sensor head recess.

13. The sensor-mounting device of claim 10, wherein, when the sensor is operatively coupled to

the sensor-attachment structure, the sensor circuit is connected.

14. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a light sensor attached to the

sensor-attachment structure.

15. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a sound sensor attached to the


16. The sensor-mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a smoke sensor attached to the


17. A method of installing a sensor-mounting device for use with a generally vertical piece of

sheetrock, comprising positioning the sensor-mounting device within an aperture formed in the

generally vertical piece of sheetrock, the aperture having a generally horizontal axis, wherein the

sensor-mounting device comprises: a tubular body extending between a front end and

terminating at a rear end, the tubular body defining a through hole extending between the front

and rear ends, the tubular body being sized to pass through the sheetrock aperture; a front flange

extending from the tubular body front end, an outside perimeter of the front flange being larger

than a perimeter of the tubular body for positioning at a front face of the sheetrock; a rear flange

extending from the tubular body rear end, an outside perimeter of the rear flange being smaller

than the outside perimeter of the front flange; and a sensor-attachment structure located at an

inside perimeter of the front flange.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising securing a pipe coupling to the tubular body, the

pipe coupling comprising respective forward and rearward ends, a through hole extending



between the forward and rearward end, and a piece of conduit affixed to the coupling rearward

end.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising positioning a sensor within the through hole of

the pipe coupling.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising removably fixing a sensor head on the forward

end of the pipe coupling, wherein the sensor head has an ornate end with a hollow recess formed

therein, and a coupling end, and wherein the coupling end mates with the forward end of the pipe

coupling.

21. The method of claim 20, further comprising removably securing a locking ring over the

sensor head, the locking ring engaging with at least one of the sensor head and the forward end

of the pipe coupling, wherein the sensor head and the forward end are situated within a central

bore defined in the locking ring.

22. A sensor-mounting device, the device comprising: a tubular body extending between a front

end and a rear end and a through hole defined by the tubular body between the front and rear

ends; a front flange extending from the tubular body front end, an outside perimeter of the front

flange being larger than a perimeter of the tubular body; a rear flange at the tubular body rear

end, an outside perimeter of the rear flange being smaller than the outside perimeter of the front

flange; and a sensor-attachment structure located at an inside perimeter of the front flange.

23. The sensor-mounting device of claim 22, further comprising a tip for piercing a ground

surface, the tubular body rear end being located between the tubular body front end and the tip.

24. A sensor-mounting device, the device comprising: a conduit extending between a first end

and a second end, the first and second end each comprising a tubular body for attachment to the

conduit, each of the tubular bodies comprising; a front flange extending from a first end of the

tubular body and a rear flange extending from a terminal second end of the tubular body, a

perimeter of each the flanges being larger than a perimeter of the tubular body and the perimeter

of the front flange being larger than the perimeter of the rear flange; and a sensor-attachment

structure located on an inside face of the front flange; and wherein: the first and second ends of

the conduit are received into the respective tubular bodies; and the respective front and rear

flanges of the tubular bodies engage with respective apertures formed in a mounting surface,

wherein the front and rear flanges together maintain the tubular bodies in position at the

mounting surface.



Adaptive Surface Additive Mobile Printer

US 10,325,187 B2

The new WINDGO Adaptive Surface Mobile Printer technology is designed to create perfected

print output onto objects that already contain identifiable content. An existing document or

object is first viewed, scanned and decoded by a mechanized scanning peripheral (e.g., a scanner

or camera). The invention may be used to create a modern automated replacement of white-out

and transfer paper. Imagine if you find an error, misspelling, or a missing addendum that

requires a strike-out, replaced phrase, or a signature needing to be added from a remote location.

Other applications include building material surface enhancements. For example, interior

decorators and designers will now have the ability to transfer semi-custom artwork onto surfaces

such as wallpaper. Painted color patterns including custom hues can be adjusted in the home to

avoid repainting walls. If the room needs a level adjustment in color or adjusted striping density

the designer can reprint the surface(s) to adjust the look of the room without removing the

existing surface treatments.



Patent References

US 10,325,187 B2

Title: Mobile Printer.

Abstract

A mobile printer for use with a piece of paper includes a computer memory, a processor in data

communication with the computer memory, an input device in data communication with the

processor, a housing configured to rest atop the paper, a carriage located inside the housing,

carriage actuators for moving the carriage adjacent the paper, a scanning device coupled to the

housing and positioned to obtain existing-indicia information, and a printing unit coupled to and

movable with the carriage. The scanning device and the carriage actuators are in data

communication with the processor. The printing unit includes an output nozzle and a supply

passage for supplying ink from a reservoir to the output nozzle. Programming causes the

scanning device to obtain the existing-indicia information, the computer memory to store the

obtained existing-indicia information, the carriage actuators to selectively move the carriage, and

the ink to pass from the output nozzle.

Claim Set

1. A mobile printer for use with a stationary piece of paper, the mobile printer comprising: a non-

transitory computer memory; a processor in data communication with the computer memory; an

input device in data communication with the processor; a housing configured to rest atop the

paper; a scanning device coupled to the housing and positioned to obtain existing-indicia

information, the scanning device being in data communication with the processor; an ink

reservoir; a stationary array of output nozzles in communication with the ink reservoir; means in

data communication with the processor for causing the ink to pass from the stationary array of

output nozzles; an indicia database accessible by the processor, the indicia database having font

and contour information; programming causing the scanning device to obtain the existing-indicia

information; programming causing the computer memory to store the obtained existing-indicia

information; programming causing the processor to create a print file based on data from each of:

(a) the obtained existing-indicia information; (b) input data obtained by the processor from the

input device; and (c) the indicia database; and programming selectively actuating the means for

causing ink from the ink reservoir to pass from the stationary array of output nozzles, whereby

applying the ink to the paper; wherein the programming selectively actuating the means for

causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle utilizes the print file; and wherein the existing-

indicia information comprises at least one of tone information, contour information, and font

information.

2. The mobile printer of claim 1, wherein the scanning device comprises a camera.

3. The mobile printer of claim 1, wherein the means in data communication with the processor

for causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle is a heater.




for causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle is a piezoelectric actuator.

5. The mobile printer of claim 1, wherein the non-transitory computer memory is a distributed

non-transitory computer memory, such that one portion of the non-transitory computer memory

is physically separate from another portion of the non-transitory computer memory.

6. The mobile printer of claim 1, wherein the processor is a distributed processor, such that one

portion of the processor is physically separate from another portion of the processor.

7. The mobile printer of claim 1, further comprising: programming causing the scanning device

to repeatedly obtain updated existing-indicia information; programming causing the computer

memory to store the updated existing-indicia information; and programming comparing the

stored existing-indicia information to identify movement of the housing relative to the paper.

8. A mobile printer for use with stationary indicia-receiving material, the mobile printer

comprising: a non-transitory computer memory; a processor in data communication with the

computer memory; an input device in data communication with the processor; a housing

configured to rest adjacent the indicia-receiving material; a scanning device coupled to the

housing and positioned to obtain existing-indicia information, the scanning device being in data

communication with the processor, wherein the existing-indicia information comprises at least

one of tone information, contour information, and font information; an ink reservoir; an output

nozzle in communication with the ink reservoir; a nozzle actuator in data communication with

the processor; an indicia database accessible by the processor, the indicia database having font

and contour information; programming causing the scanning device to obtain the existing-indicia

information; programming causing the computer memory to store the obtained existing-indicia

information; programming causing the processor to create a print file based on data from each of:

(a) the obtained existing-indicia information; (b) input data obtained by the processor from the

input device; and (c) the indicia database; programming selectively activating the nozzle actuator

for causing ink from the ink reservoir to pass from the output nozzle, whereby applying the ink

to the indicia-receiving material; wherein the programming selectively activating the nozzle

actuator utilizes the print file; programming causing the scanning device to obtain updated

existing-indicia information; programming causing the computer memory to store the updated

existing-indicia information; and programming comparing the stored updated existing-indicia

information with the existing-indicia information and the print file to identify subsequent

movement of the housing relative to the paper.





11. The mobile printer of claim 8, wherein the processor is a distributed processor, such that one

portion of the processor is physically separate from another portion of the processor.



12. The mobile printer of claim 8, wherein the indicia-receiving material is a piece of paper.

13. A mobile printer for use with a separable transfer sheet overlying a stationary indicia-

receiving material; the transfer sheet being configured to change pigmentation of areas of the

indicia-receiving material underlying areas of the transfer sheet receiving focused waves; the

mobile printer comprising: a non-transitory computer memory; a processor in data

communication with the computer memory; an input device in data communication with the

processor; a housing configured to rest adjacent the indicia-receiving material; a scanning device

coupled to the housing and positioned to obtain existing-indicia information, the scanning device

being in data communication with the processor; a transmitter in data communication with the

processor; programming causing the scanning device to obtain the existing-indicia information;

programming causing the computer memory to store the obtained existing-indicia information;

and programming selectively activating the transmitter to cause the transfer sheet to change

pigmentation of areas of the indicia-receiving material underlying areas of the transfer sheet

receiving focused waves from the transmitter.

14. The mobile printer of claim 13, wherein the transmitter comprises at least one item selected

from the group consisting of a light-wave transmitter, an electromagnetic radiation transmitter,

and a sound-wave transmitter.

15. The mobile printer of claim 14, further comprising: a carriage located inside the housing; and

carriage actuators for moving the carriage laterally and transversely, the carriage actuators being

in data communication with the processor; wherein the transmitter is coupled to and movable

with the carriage.

16. The mobile printer of claim 14, wherein the transmitter is part of a stationary array of

transmitters in data communication with the processor.

17. The mobile printer of claim 13, wherein the housing has an inner area and the transmitter is

located in the housing inner area.

18. The mobile printer of claim 17, wherein the scanning device is located outside the housing

inner area.

19. The mobile printer of claim 17, wherein the scanning device includes a camera located

outside the housing inner area and a camera located inside the housing inner area.

20. The mobile printer of claim 17, further comprising a door movable to selectively expose and

cover the inner area.

21. A mobile printer, comprising: a housing configured to rest atop a paper having existing-

indicia information printed thereon, the existing-indicia information comprising at least one of

tone information and font information; a scanning device coupled to the housing and positioned

to obtain the existing-indicia information, the scanning device being in data communication with

the processor; a carriage located inside the housing; carriage actuators for moving the carriage

laterally and transversely adjacent the paper; a printing unit coupled to and movable with the



carriage; the printing unit comprising an output nozzle, a supply passage for supplying ink from

an ink reservoir to the output nozzle, and means for causing the ink to pass from the output

nozzle; and a processor in data communication with non-transitory computer memory, an input

device, and an indicia database comprising front and contour information, the computer memory

comprising programming having machine readable instructions that, when effectuated by the

processor, perform the following steps: (a) causing the scanning device to obtain the existing-

indicia information from the paper; (b) causing the computer memory to store the obtained

existing-indicia information; (c) accessing the indicia database; (d) receiving input data from the

input device; (e) creating a print file based on data from each of: i. the existing-indicia

information; ii. the indicia database; and iii. the input data from the input device; (f) causing the

carriage actuators to selectively move the carriage based on the print file; and (g) selectively

actuating the means for causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle based on the print,

whereby applying the ink to the paper.



for causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle is a heater.


for causing the ink to pass from the output nozzle is a piezoelectric actuator.




26. The mobile printer of claim 21, wherein the processor is a distributed processor, such that

one portion of the processor is physically separate from another portion of the processor.

27. The mobile printer of claim 21, further comprising: programming causing the scanning

device to repeatedly obtain updated existing-indicia information; programming causing the

computer memory to store the updated existing-indicia information; and programming

comparing the stored existing-indicia information to identify movement of the housing relative to

the paper.



Smart Bandage

US 10,376,423 B2

Smart bandages will allow the user to receive preprogrammed or adaptive therapeutic stimulus

and medication directly from the bandage’s smart response module. The health module within

the smart bandage will alert a network module such as a mobile device of any readings that may

indicate a need for adjustments to medication dosages. The correct dosages are then delivered on

a scheduled basis or event trigger dispensed automatically to the body. Other applications for the

smart bandage are timed release delivery for pain medication, tapered drug therapies such as

ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antibiotics, nicotine, cannabinoid (CBD), and other therapeutic

ointment, oils, or liquids. The delivery of the medication can be monitored for temperature,

oxygen levels, alcohol levels, bacterial content, and other measurable readings during the

medical regimen. This can prevent delivery to a patient during a non-ideal medical reaction.



Patent References

US 10,376,423 B2

Title: Wearable products having sensing and response components.

Abstract

A system for monitoring at least one characteristic of biological material of an individual

includes a wearable product. The wearable product includes an outer surface and a skin contact

surface defining an internal area. An analysis portal is disposed in the internal area, and includes

a sensing portion and an investigation portion. The sensing portion has at least one sensor, and

the investigation portion that includes a computing device having a health screener. The sensing

portion of the analysis portal comes into contact with a biological material of the individual, and

the health screener is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the biological

material. The computing device is communicatively coupled to the sensors and the display.

Claim Set

1. A system for monitoring at least one characteristic of a biological material of an individual,

comprising: a wearable product, the wearable product comprising an outer surface and a skin

contact surface; and an analysis portal disposed between the outer surface and the skin contact

surface, the analysis portal comprising a sensing portion and an investigation portion, the sensing

portion including at least one sensor and at least one channel for temporarily retaining the

biological material, and the investigation portion comprising a computing device having a health

screener; wherein: the sensing portion of the analysis portal comes into contact with the

biological material of the individual; the health screener determines at least one characteristic of

the biological material; the computing device is communicatively coupled to the at least one

sensors; and the analysis portal further comprises a dispensing unit, the dispensing unit

comprising a bladder for holding a medicament, wherein the dispensing unit is configured to

release a predetermined amount of medicament based on an evaluation of the at least one

characteristic of the biological material.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the wearable product is a diaper.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the wearable product is a bandage.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of: a moisture

sensor, a chemical sensor, a pressure sensor, a motion sensor, and an olfactory sensor.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a display.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the display is remote from the wearable product, and wherein

the computing device is configured to wirelessly communicate with the display.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the display is a mobile device.



8. The system of claim 7, wherein the computing device further includes an alert generator, the

alert generator communicates an alert to the individual via the mobile device based on the

evaluation of the at least one characteristic.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device further includes an alert generator, the

alert generator communicates an alert to the individual based on the evaluation of the at least one

characteristic of the biological material.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the alert is an auditory alert.

11. The system of claim 9, wherein the alert generator further communicates an alert to a third

party.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the alert transmitted to the third party comprises a

recommendation for taking action.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is a bacteria sensor.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the medicament is an anti-bacterial ointment.

15. The system of claim 1, further comprising a pad, comprising a vibrating motor, wherein the

vibrating motor is selectively activated to provide vibrations to the individual.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the pad further comprises at least one of a pressure sensor

and a proximity sensor.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the sensor activates the vibrating motor upon reaching a

predetermined threshold.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein the analysis portal is configured for disposable use.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein the analysis portal is configured for multiple uses.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein the dispensing unit further comprises a container for holding

a cleansing agent, and wherein the container dispenses the cleansing agent to the sensing portion

of the analysis portal.



LumiDoor™ - Perimeter Door Lighting System

US D863596

LumiDoor is a modular lighted storm door system that can be retro fitted to a currently installed

storm door or built into the storm doors framing. LumiDoor can light the front door based on

input devices such as motion sensors or door open/close sensors. BLE devices can communicate

with the door to light your entry way as you are approaching the door. Virtual profiles can be

setup for LumiDoor so that the lights activate a specific color to help decorate for events or

holidays.



Drone Chute – Roof Chute™ - Package Delivery System

US 10,026,054 B1

WINDGO’s Drone Chute™ is comprised of a collapsible package receiver adapted to be

movably coupled to a building. The package receiver may be configured to receive the package

well above ground to increase safety and security of the package and unmanned vehicle. An

elevating mechanism (rope/pulley) may be employed for this purpose. The package receiver

moves to a “pop-out” position to receive the package from the unmanned aerial vehicle, and

contains a processor to determine the characteristics of the package (weight, dimensions, etc.)

and to notify the sender once the package has been received. The receiver then returns to the

collapsed position.



Patent References

US 10,026,054 B1

Title: Systems and methods for receiving packages delivered by unmanned vehicles.

Abstract

An apparatus for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a

collapsible package receiver adapted to be movably coupled to a building. The collapsible

package receiver is configured to be placed from a collapsed position to a pop-out position to

receive the package from the unmanned aerial vehicle. The apparatus has a memory associated

with the package receiver which stores computer-readable instructions. A processor is configured

to execute the instructions to: (a) determine a characteristic of the package delivered by the

unmanned aerial vehicle to the package receiver; and (b) notify a user of the delivery of the

package.

Claim Set

1. An apparatus for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising: a

collapsible package receiver configured to be placed from a collapsed position to a pop-out

position to receive said package from said unmanned aerial vehicle; an elevating mechanism

movably coupling said collapsible package receiver to a building; a memory associated with said

package receiver and storing computer-readable instructions; and a processor configured to

execute said instructions to: determine a characteristic of said package delivered by said

unmanned aerial vehicle to said package receiver; and notify a user of the delivery of said

package; wherein, said collapsible package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a

ground surface in said collapsed position.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said package receiver is movably coupled to a gutter of said

building.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a mobile device to receive an alert when said

package is delivered to said package receiver.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said package receiver contains at least one opening to drain

rainwater from a package receiving cavity of said package receiver.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said package receiver includes an openable section for

retrieving said package.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said package receiver includes a marker adapted to be

evaluated by said unmanned aerial vehicle.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said processor is configured to execute said instructions to

wirelessly communicate with said unmanned aerial vehicle when said unmanned aerial vehicle is

proximate said package receiver.



8. A package receiver system for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle,

comprising: a collapsible package receiver comprising a processor and a memory including

instructions; said collapsible package receiver configured to be selectively placed in a collapsed

position for storage and an expanded position for receiving said package; and an elevating

mechanism comprising a rope; said collapsible package receiver being movably coupled to a

building via said rope; wherein: said collapsible package receiver is configured to be: (a) placed

in said expanded position from said collapsed position and raised along said rope to receive said

package delivered by said unmanned aerial vehicle; (b) lowered along said rope after said

package is delivered to allow for said package to be retrieved from said collapsible package

receiver; and (c) placed in said collapsed position from said expanded position after said package

is retrieved; said processor is configured to execute said instructions to notify a user of said

delivery of said package; said collapsible package receiver is configured to be removably

secured to a ground surface in said collapsed position.

9. The package receiver system of claim 8, wherein said elevating mechanism comprises a

pulley.

10. The package receiver system of claim 8, wherein said collapsible package receiver includes a

zipper, said zipper being configured to be opened for said retrieval of said package.

11. The package receiver system of claim 8, wherein said collapsible package receiver comprises

a marker configured to be used by said unmanned aerial vehicle to confirm an identity of said

collapsible package receiver.

12. The package receiver system of claim 11, wherein said marker comprises an audible marker

and a visible marker.

13. The package receiver system of claim 12, wherein said visible marker comprises lights

configured to blink at a predetermined frequency.

14. The package receiver system of claim 8, wherein said collapsible package receiver comprises

a gesture recognizer configured to recognize a movement pattern of said unmanned aerial

vehicle.

15. The package receiver system of claim 8, wherein said rope is coupled to a gutter of said

building.

16. The package receiver system of claim 15, wherein said rope is further coupled to a hook at a

foot of said building.

17. A package receiver system for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle,

comprising: a foldable package receiver comprising a processor and a memory having

instructions; said foldable package receiver configured to be selectively placed in a folded

position for storage and an expanded position for receiving said package; and an elevating

mechanism movably coupling said foldable package receiver to a building; said elevating



mechanism being configured to allow said foldable package receiver to be raised after said

package receiver is placed from said folded position to said expanded position to receive said

package from said unmanned aerial vehicle; wherein: said processor is configured to execute

said instructions to determine a characteristic of said package received by said foldable package

receiver; said foldable package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a ground

surface in said folded position.

18. The package receiver system of claim 17, further comprising a marker configured to be used

by said unmanned aerial vehicle to verify a characteristic of said collapsible package receiver.

19. The package receiver system of claim 18, wherein said marker includes each of a visible

marker and an audible marker.

20. The package receiver system of claim 17, wherein said foldable package receiver includes an

opening configured to drain rainwater from a package receiving cavity of said foldable package

receiver.



Bottle Display – Lighted Container Projection System

US 10,139,641 B1

The WINDGO “Projection in a Bottle” Container System applies to any bottle that has capability

on or in a lid or adaptive lid cover to project intentional angles to create reflective surfaces in or

within the bottle. The Container System has memory, sensors and dynamic capabilities. The

versatile transparent display provides image data (local and internet-based) and can be interactive

with the user or the bottle display. Further, the sensor may detect, measure and report

characteristics or attributes of the fluid contained in the bottle such as oxygen levels in wine,

temperature, location, fluid level, closure seal status, inventory levels or alcohol content. As an

IoT device, the projector can be networked for data communications using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or

other similar applications.



Patent References

US 10,139,641 B1

Title: Closure devices and container systems.

Abstract

One container system includes a transparent display, a projector for providing image data on the

display, and a floor defining part of a watertight cavity. The display is non-perpendicularly

angled from horizontal and has proximal and distal ends. And a closure device is provided for

use with a watertight container. The closure device is configured to selectively seal an opening in

the watertight container and includes coupling structure (a plug, a flange, and/or threading) for

selectively coupling the closure device to the watertight container to seal the opening. The

closure device further includes non-transitory computer memory, at least one sensor, and a

processor in data communication with the memory and the at least one sensor.

Claim Set

1. A container system, comprising: a transparent display non-perpendicularly angled from

horizontal, the display having proximal and distal ends; a projector for providing image data on

the display; a floor defining part of a watertight cavity; and a reflective surface at the floor;

wherein the display includes a plurality of transparent panels each having a proximal end, a distal

end larger than the proximal end, and opposed sides; wherein each panel side is adjacent one of

the sides of another panel, whereby forming a ring with each of the panel proximal ends at the

display proximal end and with each of the panel distal ends at the display distal end; wherein the

display distal end is closer to the floor than is the display proximal end; and wherein the

projector includes a plurality of image origination areas located radially inside the display

proximal end.

2. The container system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of transparent panels is four transparent

planar panels, each panel being generally symmetrical about a center line.

3. The container system of claim 1, further comprising: a top end forming part of the watertight

cavity; a closure device configured to selectively seal an opening in the top end; and a biasing

member coupled to at least one of the transparent panels for biasing the ring to an unfolded

configuration; wherein the ring is foldable for insertion through the opening in the top end.

4. The container system of claim 1, further comprising: a top end forming part of the watertight

cavity; and a closure device configured to selectively seal an opening in the top end; wherein the

closure device contains the projector.

5. The container system of claim 4, wherein the closure device further comprises a pour spout.

6. The container system of claim 1, further comprising fluid in the watertight cavity.

7. The container system of claim 1, wherein the projector has multiple lenses.



8. The container system of claim 1, wherein the projector has a single lens.



the display; a floor defining part of a watertight cavity; a top end forming part of the watertight

cavity; and a closure device configured to selectively seal an opening in the top end; wherein the

display includes a plurality of transparent panels each having a proximal end, a distal end larger

than the proximal end, and opposed sides; wherein each panel side is adjacent one of the sides of

another panel, whereby forming a ring with each of the panel proximal ends at the display

proximal end and with each of the panel distal ends at the display distal end; wherein the display

distal end is closer to the floor than is the display proximal end; wherein the closure device

contains the projector; and wherein the closure device further comprises: non-transitory

computer memory; at least one sensor; and a processor in data communication with the computer

memory, the at least one sensor, and the projector.

10. The container system of claim 9, wherein the projector includes a plurality of image

origination areas located radially outside the display proximal end.

11. The container system of claim 9, further comprising: fluid in the watertight cavity; and at

least one external wall extending upwardly from the floor to form an exterior perimeter; wherein

the plurality of transparent panels form at least part of the watertight cavity; and wherein an area

between the at least one external wall and the plurality of transparent panels is devoid of the

fluid.

12. The container system of claim 9, wherein the plurality of transparent panels extend upwardly

from the floor to define an exterior perimeter, the plurality of transparent panels forming at least

part of the watertight cavity.

13. The container system of claim 12, wherein the exterior perimeter and the floor define at least

part of a container selected from the group consisting of: a drinking glass, a bottle, a jug, a fish

tank, and a display housing.

14. The container system of claim 9, further comprising at least one external wall extending

upwardly from the floor to form an exterior perimeter defining part of the watertight cavity, the

display being inside the exterior perimeter.

15. The container system of claim 14, wherein the exterior perimeter and the floor define at least

part of a container selected from the group consisting of: a drinking glass, a bottle, a jug, a fish

tank, and a display housing.

16. The container system of claim 14, wherein the closure device contains the projector.

17. The container system of claim 9, wherein the plurality of transparent panels is four

transparent planar panels, each panel being generally symmetrical about a center line.







22. The container system of claim 9, wherein: the non-transitory computer memory is a

distributed computer memory; and the processor is a distributed processor.



the display; a floor defining part of a watertight cavity; at least one external wall extending

upwardly from the floor to form an exterior perimeter defining part of the watertight cavity, the

display being inside the exterior perimeter; a top end forming part of the watertight cavity; and a

closure device configured to selectively seal an opening in the top end, the closure device

containing the projector; wherein the display includes a plurality of transparent panels each

having a proximal end, a distal end larger than the proximal end, and opposed sides; wherein

each panel side is adjacent one of the sides of another panel, whereby forming a ring with each

of the panel proximal ends at the display proximal end and with each of the panel distal ends at

the display distal end; and wherein the closure device further comprises: non-transitory computer

memory; at least one sensor; and a processor in data communication with the computer memory,

the at least one sensor, and the projector.

24. The container system of claim 23, wherein: an outer portion of the watertight cavity extends

outwardly from the plurality of transparent panels to the at least one external wall; an inner

portion of the watertight cavity extends inwardly from the plurality of transparent panels; and at

least one passage allows fluid to freely flow between the outer and inner portions of the

watertight cavity.

25. The container system of claim 24, wherein the display distal end is closer to the floor than is

the display proximal end.

26. The container system of claim 23, wherein the at least one sensor includes: at least one

sensor for providing data about at least one quality characteristic of a fluid housed in the

watertight cavity; at least one sensor for providing data about the quantity of the fluid; and at

least one sensor for providing data about whether the closure device is sealing the opening in the

top end.

27. The container system of claim 23, wherein: the closure device comprises coupling structure

for selectively coupling the closure device to the top end to seal the opening, the coupling

structure including at least one item selected from the group consisting of a plug, a flange, and

threading; and the at least one sensor comprises at least one item selected from the group

consisting of: (a) at least one sensor for providing data about at least one quality characteristic of

a fluid housed in the watertight cavity; (b) at least one sensor for providing data about the



quantity of the fluid; and (c) at least one sensor for providing data about whether the closure

device is sealing the opening in the top end.

28. The container system of claim 23, wherein the plurality of transparent panels is four

transparent planar panels, each panel being generally symmetrical about a center line.





33. The container system of claim 23, wherein: the non-transitory computer memory is a

distributed computer memory; and the processor is a distributed processor.



Food Puck – Automated/communicating food preparation assistant

US 10,022,008 B1

Food Puck is designed to allow a user to more conveniently prepare personalized meals by use of

a portable assistive device. The device is designed to provide highly consistent, customized meal

preparation by food preparation professionals in restaurants and kitchens, as well as in home and

industrial settings.



Patent References

US 10,022,008 B1

Title: Cooking assistive device and method for making and using same.

Abstract

A cooking assistive device comprises a portable housing configured to be disposed on or

proximate a food item. The device includes a plurality of sensors situated within the housing, a

dispenser, and a utensil holder. The device has a memory storing computer-readable instructions,

and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to: (a) obtain a wireless

input from a mobile device; (b) access data stored in a remote database; (c) obtain a reading from

at least one of the plurality of sensors; and (d) cause the dispenser to dispense a substance in

response to the reading.

Claim Set

1. A cooking assistive device, comprising: a portable housing configured to be disposed on a

food item; a plurality of sensors situated within said housing; at least one of said plurality of

sensors including a camera; a network interface; a propelling mechanism comprising wheels; a

memory storing computer-readable instructions; and a processor configured to execute said

instructions to: (1) access data stored in a remote database; (2) obtain a reading from at least one

of said plurality of sensors; (3) communicate a message to a mobile device of a user in response

to said reading; and (4) enable said device to autonomously move from one location to another

via said wheels.

2. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, further comprising a compartment inside said

portable housing.

3. The cooking assistive device of claim 2, wherein said memory and said processor are stored

within said compartment.

4. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, further comprising a food identifier to identify said

food item.

5. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, further comprising a utensil holder.

6. The cooking assistive device of claim 4, further comprising a dispenser configured to store

and dispense a cooking substance.

7. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of sensors includes each of a

bacteria sensor, an olfactory sensor, and an audible sensor.

8. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein said portable housing is generally in the

shape of a hockey puck.



9. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of sensors includes a

temperature sensor.

10. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of sensors is a

non-contact sensor.

11. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, further comprising a global positioning unit.

12. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein said message instructs said user to take an

action within a time period.

13. The cooking assistive device of claim 12, wherein said processor is further configured to

execute said instructions to generate an alarm in response to a determination that said user failed

to take said action within said time period.

14. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of sensors is a

bacteria sensor.

15. The cooking assistive device of claim 1, further comprising a food spoilage monitor.

16. The cooking assistive device of claim 15, wherein: at least one of said plurality of sensors is

an olfactory sensor; and said food spoilage monitor is configured to generate an alarm where

data from said olfactory sensor indicates that said food item is unfit for consumption.

17. A cooking assistive device, comprising: a portable housing configured to be disposed on a

food item; a plurality of sensors situated within said housing; a network interface; a food

identifier to identify said food item; a dispenser configured to store and dispense a cooking

substance; a memory storing computer-readable instructions; and a processor configured to

execute said instructions to: (1) access data stored in a remote database; (2) obtain a reading from

at least one of said plurality of sensors; and (3) communicate a message to a mobile device of a

user in response to said reading.

18. The cooking assistive device of claim 17, further comprising a propelling mechanism.

19. The cooking assistive device of claim 18, wherein said propelling mechanism comprises

wheels.

20. The cooking assistive device of claim 17, further comprising a utensil holder.



Cosmetic Applicator – Automated color mixing particle distributor

US 9,814,297 B1

A device that uses 3D spatial mapping and marking to apply makeup to a user’s face.

One embodiment of the cosmetic applicator uses a camera to map the contours of the user’s face

and can even measure the user’s skin tone. The applicator can use two reservoirs to mix and

create the desired color of makeup to be applied. User’s can communicate with the applicator to

apply any style of makeup. Airbrushing or other techniques can be used to apply the makeup.

The applicator can verify the style of makeup applied to the user, creating a feedback loop of a

automatic and self-verifying makeup applicator.



Patent References

US 9,814,297 B1

Title: Cosmetic Applicator.

Abstract

A makeup applicator is provided for automatically applying makeup to a face located in an

application zone, and includes computer memory; a scanning device positioned to obtain facial-

structure, facial-position, and facial-tone information from the zone; a carriage; carriage

actuators for moving the carriage laterally and transversely adjacent the zone; a cosmetic

airbrush unit coupled to and movable with the carriage; and a processor in data communication

with the memory, the scanning device, and the carriage actuators. The cosmetic airbrush unit has

an output nozzle, a supply passage for supplying makeup from a cosmetic reservoir to the output

nozzle, and a valve selectively allowing the makeup to flow through the supply passage and the

output nozzle. Programming causes the carriage actuators to move the carriage, and the airbrush

unit valve to allow the makeup to flow through the supply passage and the output nozzle,

applying the makeup to the human face.

Claim Set

1. A system for automatically applying makeup to a human face located in an application zone,

comprising: a first cosmetic reservoir housing first makeup; a second cosmetic reservoir housing

second makeup; a mixing reservoir in communication with the first and second reservoirs; the

mixing reservoir selectively receiving the first makeup and the second makeup from the first and

second reservoirs, thereby creating a third makeup; a non-transitory computer memory; a

processor in data communication with the computer memory; a scanning device positioned to

obtain facial-structure information, facial-position information, and facial-tone information from

the application zone; the scanning device being in data communication with the processor; a

carriage; carriage actuators for moving the carriage laterally and transversely adjacent the

application zone, the carriage actuators being in data communication with the processor; a

cosmetic airbrush unit coupled to and movable with the carriage; the cosmetic airbrush unit

comprising a first output nozzle, a first supply passage for supplying the first makeup from the

first reservoir to the first output nozzle, a first valve selectively allowing the first makeup to flow

through the first supply passage and the first output nozzle, a second output nozzle, a second

supply passage for supplying the second makeup from the second reservoir to the second output

nozzle, a second valve selectively allowing the second makeup to flow through the second

supply passage and the second output nozzle, a third output nozzle, a third supply passage for

supplying the third makeup from the mixing reservoir to the third output nozzle, a third valve

selectively allowing the third makeup to flow through the third supply passage and the third

output nozzle; the first valve being in data communication with the processor; the second valve

being in data communication with the processor; the third valve being in data communication

with the processor; programming causing the scanning device to obtain the facial-structure

information, the facial-position information, and the facial-tone information; programming

causing the computer memory to store the obtained facial-structure information, the obtained

facial-position information, and the obtained facial-tone information; programming causing the



carriage actuators to selectively move the carriage; programming causing the first valve to

selectively allow the first makeup to flow through the first supply passage and the first output

nozzle, thereby applying the first makeup to the human face; programming causing the second

valve to selectively allow the second makeup to flow through the second supply passage and the

second output nozzle, thereby applying the second makeup to the human face; and programming

causing the third valve to selectively allow the third makeup to flow through the third supply

passage and the third output nozzle, thereby applying the third makeup to the human face.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one item selected from the group consisting

of an air tank and a compressor, the at least one item providing pressurized air to the cosmetic

airbrush unit.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising: programming causing the scanning device to

repeatedly obtain updated facial-position information; and programming causing the computer

memory to store the updated facial-position information.

4. The system of claim 3, further comprising: a user preference file accessible by the processor; a

cosmetic database accessible by the processor, the cosmetic database having baseline makeup

application information; programming causing the processor to create a custom session file based

on data from each of: (a) the obtained facial-structure information; (b) the obtained facial-tone

information; (c) the user preference file; and (d) the baseline makeup application information;

wherein the programming causing the carriage actuators to selectively move the carriage, the

programming causing the first valve to selectively allow the first makeup to flow through the

first supply passage and the first output nozzle, and the programming causing the second valve to

selectively allow the second makeup to flow through the second supply passage and the second

output nozzle utilize the custom session file and the updated facial-position information.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor for determining the identity of

the first makeup and the identity of the second makeup.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the at least one sensor is a barcode reader.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein, for a period of time, the programming causing the second

valve to selectively allow the second makeup to flow through the second supply passage and the

second output nozzle causes the second makeup to flow through the second output nozzle

simultaneously with the first makeup flowing through the first output nozzle.



Smart Sticker and Graphically Encoded Icons (GEIs)

US 10,460,222 B2

Smart Stickers will be able to communicate to network hubs through wireless networks such as

Bluetooth BLE, Wi-Fi, or RFID / nearfield communication (NFC), and visible light

communication (VLC). Sensory and stimuli readings can be dynamically displayed, updated and

graphed over time to establish baseline trends and verify histograms that can be sent to the

Internet Cloud for profile driven data analytics. Applications such as smart food stickers can

track perishable items by showing the user a status indication of items such as highest

temperature during transport, recommended number of days to consume safely, and safety recall

alerts. All of this information can be displayed in human-readable formats that are easy to read

along with machine-readable bar codes and GEI geometrically encoded data patterns.



Patent References

US 10,460,222 B2

Title: Graphically encoded icons having intrinsic attributes embedded therein and systems

and methods for using same.

Abstract

A graphically encoded icon comprises a label attached to an object. The label includes a static

portion and an intrinsic portion. The static portion has an area of machine-readable indicia. The

intrinsic portion includes at least one area comprising a stimuli-responsive material. The stimuli-

responsive material is configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to a

trigger, and the change in state is based on an attribute about the object.

Claim Set

1. A graphically encoded icon, comprising: a label attached to an object, the label comprising a

static portion and an intrinsic portion; wherein: the static portion comprises static machine-

readable indicia; the intrinsic portion comprises a first area comprising a stimuli-responsive

material, and a second area comprising stimuli-responsive material; the stimuli-responsive

material is configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to a trigger, the

change in state being based on an attribute about the object; the change in state of the stimuli-

responsive material in the first area is semi-irreversible; and the change of state of the stimuli-

responsive material in the second area is reversible.

2. The graphically encoded icon of claim 1, wherein the change in state of the stimuli-responsive

material of at least one of the first area and the second area results in machine-readable indicia.


material of at least one of the first area and the second area results in human readable indicia.


material of at least one of the first area and the second area is a change in reflection of the

stimuli-responsive material.

5. The graphically encoded icon of claim 1, wherein the change of the stimuli-responsive

material of at least one of the first area and the second area is state is a change in the

transparency of the stimuli-responsive material.

6. The graphically encoded icon of claim 1, wherein the trigger is a change in temperature,

wherein the trigger occurs when the change in temperature is above a predetermined threshold.

7. The graphically encoded icon of claim 6, wherein the label is placed on a container for a food

item, and wherein the predetermined threshold is based on a safe handling temperature of the

food item.




material of at least one of the first area and the second area results in human readable indicia,

wherein the human readable indicia indicates that the food item is one of safe for consumption or

unsafe for consumption.

9. The graphically encoded icon of claim 1, wherein the trigger occurs automatically based on a

predetermined condition.

10. The graphically encoded icon of claim 1, wherein the trigger is manual.

11. The graphically encoded icon of claim 10, wherein: the object is a container for hazardous

material; the attribute is at least one of a hazardous material attribute selected from the list

consisting of: flammability, toxicity, corrosiveness, combustibility, explosiveness, and

radioactivity; and the change in state of the stimuli-responsive material of at least one of the first

area and the second area in response to the trigger reveals an indicia indicative of the hazardous

material attribute.

12. The graphically encoded icon of claim 11, wherein the indicia is a Department of

Transportation approved indicia for the hazardous material attribute.

13. A graphically encoded icon, comprising: a label attached to an object, the label comprising a

static portion and an intrinsic portion; wherein: the static portion comprises static machine-

readable indicia; the intrinsic portion comprises a first area comprising stimuli-responsive

material and a second area comprising stimuli-responsive material, the stimuli-responsive

material being configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to a trigger,

the change in state being based on an attribute about the object; the change in state of the stimuli-

responsive material in the first area results in machine-readable indicia; and the change in state

of the stimuli-responsive material in the second area results in human readable indicia.

14. The graphically encoded icon of claim 13, wherein the change in state of the stimuli-

responsive material of at least one of the first area and the second area is a change in reflection of

the stimuli-responsive material.

15. The graphically encoded icon of claim 13, wherein the change of the stimuli-responsive

material of at least one of the first area and the second area is state is a change in the

transparency of the stimuli-responsive material.

16. The graphically encoded icon of claim 13, wherein the trigger is a change in temperature,

wherein the trigger occurs when the change in temperature is above a predetermined threshold.

17. The graphically encoded icon of claim 16, wherein the label is placed on a container for a

food item, and wherein the predetermined threshold is based on a safe handling temperature of

the food item.

18. The graphically encoded icon of claim 13, wherein the trigger occurs automatically based on

a predetermined condition.



19. The graphically encoded icon of claim 13, wherein the trigger is manual.

20. The graphically encoded icon of claim 19, wherein: the object is a container for hazardous

material; the attribute is at least one of a hazardous material attribute selected from the list

consisting of: flammability, toxicity, corrosiveness, combustibility, explosiveness, and

radioactivity; and the change in state of the stimuli-responsive material of at least one of the first

area and the second area in response to the trigger reveals an indicia indicative of the hazardous

material attribute.

21. The graphically encoded icon of claim 20, wherein the indicia is a Department of

Transportation approved indicia for the hazardous material attribute.



Bio-Medical Joint Implants

US 10,195,035 B1

The WINDGO joint implant system, has application inside or outside the body and is designed to

detect, mitigate and respond to vibration and changes in joint pressure. This is in line with

WINDGO’s emphasis on energy, resonance and vibration technologies and products.

This announcement is building on the company’s success from the substrate-backed damping

adhesive patent granted in October 2018 that can sense and provide a dynamic, real time

response and provide something that is helpful, such as a vibration or anti-vibration like

absorbing shock or any type of response that is therapeutic to joints.



Patent References

US 10,195,035 B1

Title: Responsive biomechanical implants and devices.

Abstract

The present disclosure includes joint replacement implants. The joint replacement implant allows

for full articulation of the joint, while absorbing impact of the components during normal use

that will reduce wear on the implant components and prolong life. The joint replacement implant

may include a bone implantable component and a bearing component having an articulation

surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the bone

implantable component and a damping mechanism that includes a contact member disposed at

least primarily inside a cavity; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward an upper

aperture of the cavity and means for capturing the contact member within the cavity.

Claim Set

1. A joint implant, comprising a bone implantable component; and a bearing component having

an articulation surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the

bone implantable component, the articulation surface having a damping adhesive, the damping

adhesive including a plurality of three-dimensional particles dispersed therein, the particles being

physically displaced in response to an applied force; wherein the damping adhesive is disposed

on an inferior surface of the bearing component, and a second bone implantable component is

adhered to the bearing component by means of the damping adhesive.

2. The joint implant of claim 1, wherein the applied force is one of a magnetic field, an electric


3. The joint implant of claim 1, further comprising a sensor for measuring an amplitude and

frequency spectrum of a movement force upon the joint implant caused by movement thereof;

wherein, in a use configuration: the applied force is dependent on the amplitude and frequency

spectrum of the movement force.

4. The joint implant of claim 3, further comprising a force generating device, and wherein the

applied force is one of a magnetic field and an electric field.

5. A joint implant, comprising: a bone implantable component; a bearing component having an

articulation surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the

bone implantable component, the articulation surface having an adhesive, the adhesive including

a plurality of three-dimensional particles dispersed therein, the particles being physically

displaced in response to an applied force; a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency

spectrum of a movement force upon the joint implant caused by movement thereof; and a force

generating device; wherein: the applied force is one of a magnetic field and an electric field; in a

use configuration the applied force is dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the

movement force; and the sensor senses the movement force in real-time, thus sending a



substantially continuous signal to the force generating device, and wherein the applied force is

adjusted based on the signal.





displaced in response to an applied force a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency


generating device, wherein: in a use configuration: the applied force is dependent on the

amplitude and frequency spectrum of the movement force; the applied force is one of a magnetic

field and an electric field; and the force generating device and sensor are situated within at least

one of a joint wrap, a bracelet, anklet, a cellular phone, and a watch.





displaced in response to an applied force a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency


generating device, wherein: in a use configuration: the applied force is dependent on the

amplitude and frequency spectrum of the movement force; the applied force is one of a magnetic

field and an electric field; and the sensor sends a signal to the force generating device, the signal

initiating the particles being physically displaced.





displaced in response to an applied force; and a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency

spectrum of a movement force upon the joint implant caused by movement thereof; wherein in a

use configuration: the applied force is dependent on the amplitude and frequency spectrum of the

movement force; and the physical displacement of the particles is at controlled time intervals, the

physical displacement causing an opposing force having a spread spectrum inverse waveform

from the movement force.

9. A joint implant system, comprising: a force generating device; a joint implant having: a bone

implantable component; and a bearing component having an articulation surface that is sized and

shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the bone implantable component, the

articulation surface having an adhesive, the adhesive including a plurality of three-dimensional

particles dispersed therein, the particles being physically displaced in response to an applied

force generated by the force generated device; and a sensor measuring an amplitude and

frequency spectrum of a movement force upon the joint implant caused by movement of the joint

implant.



10. The joint implant system of claim 9, further comprising a wrap, and wherein at least one item

selected from the group consisting of the force generating device and the sensor is coupled to the

wrap.

11. The joint implant system of claim 9, wherein the sensor detects the movement force in real-

time, and sends a substantially continuous signal to the force generating device, and wherein the

applied force is adjusted based on the signal.

12. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the wrap is at least one of a joint wrap, a bracelet,

anklet, a cellular phone, and a watch.

13. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the applied force is one of a magnetic field, an electric


14. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the sensor sends a signal to the force generating device,

the signal initiating the particles being physically displaced.

15. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the physical displacement of the particles is at

controlled time intervals, the physical displacement causing an opposing force having a spread

spectrum inverse waveform from the movement force.

16. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the movement force received by the joint implant

causes the particle to compress from a natural expanded state to a compressed state, the particle

subsequently returning to its expanded state, therein imparting an opposing force on the bearing

component which is less than an initial force received by the bearing component.

17. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein an inferior surface of the bearing component is

connected to a second bone implantable component by means of the adhesive.

18. The joint implant of claim 9, wherein the joint implant is attached at least one of the

following: shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle, temporomandibular, and elbow.



bone implantable component, the articulation surface having a composition with a plurality of

three-dimensional particles dispersed therein, the particles being physically displaced in response

to an applied force; and a sensor for measuring an amplitude and frequency spectrum of a

movement force upon the joint implant caused by movement thereof; wherein the plurality of

three-dimensional particles includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of: a) a

plurality of layered graphene particles; b) a plurality of graphene nanotube particles; c) a

plurality of dendrimer particles; d) a plurality of fullerene particles; and e) a plurality of C60

particles; and wherein, in a use configuration, the applied force is dependent on the amplitude

and frequency spectrum of the movement force.

20. The joint implant of claim 19, further comprising a force generating device, and wherein the

applied force is one of a magnetic field and an electric field.



21. The joint implant of claim 19, wherein the sensor senses the movement force in real-time,

thus sending a substantially continuous signal to the force generating device, and wherein the

applied force is adjusted based on the signal.

22. The joint implant of claim 19, wherein the force generating device and sensor are situated

within at least one of a joint wrap, a bracelet, anklet, a cellular phone, and a watch.

23. The joint implant of claim 19, wherein the sensor sends a signal to the force generating

device, the signal initiating the particles being physically displaced.

24. The joint implant of claim 19, wherein the physical displacement of the particles is at

controlled time intervals, the physical displacement causing an opposing force having a spread

spectrum inverse waveform from the movement force.



Vehicular Neurology – Automotive Sensors and Controlled Response

US 10,266,139 B2

Automobiles and other vehicles surround us in our everyday lives. In the US, 33% of deaths

among 13-19 year olds are caused by motor vehicle crashes. Many systems, such as airbags and

seatbelts, are reactive and only deploy or activate after the incident has occurred. WINDGO's

newest patent addresses systems in, on and around the motor vehicle that can make vehicles safer

and potentially prevent life-threatening situations. Sensors monitoring the vehicle’s environment

(visual, audio, motion, pressure, etc.) can anticipate forces and provide a controlled response.

This is accomplished through WINDGO’s sensor coatings and layers which are tunable in

response to external stimuli. Thousands of microminiature sensors identify incoming disruptions

to the vehicle, then communicate with computing devices which determine the magnitude of the

sensory data and ultimately activates external stimuli in the blink of an eye. The sensors may be

embedded in vehicle bumpers, windows or even in the vehicle paint. While vehicle safety is

paramount, the WINDGO technology also addresses noise cancellation and passenger comfort

by reducing exterior noise and maintaining temperature control. This new technology is in line

with WINDGO’s emphasis on energy, resonance and vibration technologies and products.

Applications of this technology include vehicle and window impact damping, vehicle window

defrosting and defogging, temperature and humidity monitoring and control and other vehicle-

related vibration damping applications. WINDGO's vibration damping technology may be

enabled through a device called ABSORBUD. Utilizing a coating or a film to quickly

communicate the impact to other devices, the controlled response could shut off the engine or put

the car in park after impact. The intercommunicating system will also collect real-time data of

impacts that are reported to medical teams or vehicle manufacturers.



Patent References

US 10,266,139 B2

Title: Automotive transportation systems and methods for monitoring activity and

providing controlled response.

Abstract

In one embodiment, a vehicular monitoring and controlled response system includes a substance

having a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an

external stimulus; a sensor for measuring a disruption to a vehicle; and a computing device in

communication with the sensor and the vehicle. The computing device has non-transitory

computer readable medium with computer executable instructions stored thereon executed by a

digital processor to analyze data received by the sensor; determine a magnitude of the external

stimulus based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the external stimulus.

Claim Set

1. A vehicular monitoring and controlled response system, comprising: a substance comprising a

plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an external

stimulus; a sensor for measuring a disruption to a vehicle; and a computing device in

communication with the sensor and the vehicle, the computing device comprising non-transitory


digital processor to: analyze data received by the sensor; determine a magnitude of the external

stimulus based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the external stimulus, wherein the

external stimulus is activated in a waveform pattern, the waveform pattern being opposite of a

waveform ascertained by the sensor.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the substance is dispersed as a resin on the vehicle.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the sensor is selected from the list consisting of: a temperature

sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor, and a motion sensor.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor and the external stimulus

causes a change in the apparent color of the resin in response to the temperature determined by

the temperature sensor.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein the sensor is a pressure sensor and the external stimulus

causes a change in the durometer of the resin in response to an impact upon the vehicle.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the external stimulus is an electric or magnetic field.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device is remote from the vehicle.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the external stimulus causes a change in a durometer of the

substance.



9. The system of claim 1, wherein the external stimulus causes a change in an orientation of the

particles within the substance.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is selected from the list consisting of: a

temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor, and a motion sensor.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device comprises an input device for

receiving input data from a user.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the input data is a predetermined threshold of the magnitude

of the disruption to the vehicle, and wherein the external stimulus is activated upon the sensor

determining that the magnitude of the disruption to the vehicle has reached the predetermined

threshold.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the disruption is a sound wave.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the disruption is a vibration of the vehicle.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein the sensor is at least one of the plurality of particles.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein the sensor is a piezo element.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device stores the sensor data in a database.

18. The system of claim 2, wherein the vehicle is an airplane.

19. The system of claim 2, wherein the vehicle is a boat.

20. A monitoring and controlled response system, comprising: a substance, dispersed between a

first and second layer of a first window, comprising a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the

particles being tunable in response to an external stimulus; a sensor for measuring a disruption to

the vehicle; and a computing device in communication with the sensor and the vehicle, the

computing device comprising non-transitory computer readable medium with computer

executable instructions stored thereon executed by a digital processor to: analyze data received

by the sensor; determine a magnitude of the external stimulus based on the data received by the

sensor; and activate the external stimulus.

21. The system of claim 20, wherein the sensor is an impact sensor disposed on the window.

22. The system of claim 21, wherein the external stimulus applied to the substance causes a

change in the durometer of the substance in response to an impact upon the window.

23. The system of claim 20, wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor.



24. The system of claim 23, wherein, upon reaching a predetermined temperature threshold, the

external stimulus is automatically activated, the external stimulus causing the particles in the

substance to oscillate, thereby generating heat.

25. The system of claim 20, wherein the sensor is a proximity sensor for determining a likelihood

of an impact to the vehicle, and wherein the external stimulus is activated prior to the impact as

determined by the proximity sensor.

26. The system of claim 20, wherein the substance is disposed between a first and second layer

of a second window, wherein the external stimulus is activated for the second window

independent of the first window.

27. The system of claim 20, wherein the sensor is one of the plurality of particles.


29. A vehicular monitoring and controlled response system, comprising: a substance comprising

a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an external

stimulus; a sensor for measuring a disruption to the vehicle; and a computing device in

communication with the sensor and the window, the computing device comprising non-transitory


digital processor to: analyze data received by the sensor; determine a magnitude of the external

stimulus based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the external stimulus; wherein:

the substance is applied to a battery housing of the vehicle; and the sensor measures the

amplitude and frequency of vibrations of the housing as a result of vehicle movement.

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the external stimulus causes the particles to oscillate in a

controlled response to the vibrations, the oscillations causing an inverse waveform to act upon

the vibrations of the housing.

31. The system of claim 29, wherein the substance is further applied to a housing of a second

automotive component.

32. The system of claim 31, wherein the automotive component is at least one of a head light, a

tail light, an automotive thermostat, or a fuse panel.

33. The system of claim 29, wherein the sensor is one of the plurality of particles.


35. The system of claim 29, further comprising a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature

sensor is configured to activate the external stimulus upon the temperature sensor determining a

temperature below a predetermined lower threshold, thereby causing the particles to oscillate to

generate heat.



36. The system of claim 35, wherein the external stimulus is automatically deactivated upon the

temperature sensor measuring a temperature above a predetermined upper threshold.

37. A vehicular monitoring and controlled response system, comprising: a substance, applied to

an underside of the vehicle, comprising a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles

being tunable in response to an external stimulus; a sensor for measuring a disruption to the

vehicle; and a computing device in communication with the sensor and the window, the

computing device comprising non-transitory computer readable medium with computer

executable instructions stored thereon executed by a digital processor to: analyze data received

by the sensor; determine a magnitude of the external stimulus based on the data received by the

sensor; and activate the external stimulus; wherein the sensor is an audio sensor for measuring

sound waves through the vehicle into a cabin thereof.

38. The system of claim 37, wherein the external stimulus causes a change in state of the

particles which cancels out the sound waves.

39. The system of claim 37, wherein the external stimulus causes a change in orientation of the

particles.

40. The system of claim 37, wherein the sensor is one of the plurality of particles, and the sensor

is a piezo element.

41. The system of claim 38, wherein the change in state is an oscillation of the particles.



Gesture Lock – Security authentication and session management

US 9,785,250 B1

Gesture controlled security systems and methods, such as physical mechanical locks and

software on electronic devices utilizing a lock screen. Gesture lock utilizes the ability to read a

sequence of gestures in a predefined span of time to unlock a device. The gestures are designed

to be discrete in nature. Deceptive gestures can be utilized so that if an intruder tries to mimic the

unlock gesture, they trigger a security alert instead of being granted access.



Patent References

US 9,785,250 B1

Title: Intelligent gesture based security system and method.

Abstract

The present disclosure includes intelligent gesture controlled security systems. A security system

acts as a gateway between a user and a restricted area, whether physical or electronic. One

gesture controlled security system includes a camera capable of monitoring a real time gesture, a

memory operable to store data, a locking assembly having a locked state and an unlocked state,

and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory, the locking assembly, and the camera.

The processor is operable to utilize the camera to detect a gesture, store the detected gesture in

the memory, compare the detected gesture to a stored gesture, and only upon determining that

the real time gesture is within a predetermined threshold of the stored gesture, causing the

locking assembly to change from the locked state to the unlocked state.

Claim State

1. A security system, comprising: a camera capable of monitoring real time gestures; a memory

operable to store data; a device having a locked state and an unlocked state; an output; and a

processor communicatively coupled to the camera, the memory, the device, and the output; the

processor operable to execute one or more modules in the memory to: (a) utilize the camera to

detect a first gesture; (b) store the first detected gesture in the memory in association with a first

prompt; (c) utilize the camera to detect a second gesture; (d) store the second detected gesture in

the memory in association with a second prompt; (e) utilize the camera to detect a third gesture;

(f) store the third detected gesture in the memory in association with a third prompt; (g) actuate

the output to provide the first prompt; (h) use the camera to detect a fourth gesture; (i) store the

fourth detected gesture in the memory; (j) compare the fourth detected gesture to the first

detected gesture; (k) select a prompt from the group consisting of the second prompt and the

third prompt; (1) only after determining that the fourth detected gesture is within a predetermined

threshold of the first detected gesture, actuate the output to provide the selected prompt; (m) use

the camera to detect a fifth gesture; (n) store the fifth detected gesture in the memory; (o)

compare the fifth detected gesture to the detected gesture associated with the selected prompt;

and (p) only after determining that the fifth detected gesture is within a predetermined threshold

of the detected gesture associated with the selected prompt, cause the device to change from the

locked state to the unlocked state; wherein at least one of the first prompt and the selected

prompt is a purposefully deceptive prompt, and wherein the processor initiates a lockout step

upon an intuitive response being detected after the purposefully deceptive prompt.

2. The security system of claim 1, wherein the selected prompt is selected randomly.

3. The security system of claim 1, wherein the selected prompt is selected based on the

comparison of the fourth detected gesture to the first detected gesture.



4. A security system, comprising: a camera capable of monitoring real time gestures; a memory

operable to store data; a device having a locked state and an unlocked state; an output; and a

processor communicatively coupled to the camera, the memory, the device, and the output; the

processor operable to execute one or more modules in the memory to: (a) actuate the output to

provide a first prompt; (b) use the camera to detect a first gesture; (c) store the first detected

gesture in the memory; (d) compare the first detected gesture to a first predetermined gesture

associated with the first prompt; (e) select a second prompt; (f) only after determining that the

first detected gesture is within a predetermined threshold of the first predetermined gesture,

actuate the output to provide the second prompt; (g) use the camera to detect a second gesture;

(h) store the second detected gesture in the memory; (i) compare the second detected gesture to a

second predetermined gesture associated with the second prompt; and (j) only after determining

that the second detected gesture is within a predetermined threshold of the second predetermined

gesture, cause the device to change from the locked state to the unlocked state; wherein at least

one of the first prompt and the second prompt is a purposefully deceptive prompt, and wherein

the processor initiates a lockout step upon an intuitive response being detected after the

purposefully deceptive prompt.

5. The security system of claim 4, wherein the second prompt is selected randomly.

6. The security system of claim 4, wherein the second prompt is selected based on the

comparison of the first detected gesture to the first predetermined gesture.

7. The security system of claim 4, wherein the processor is further operable to execute one or

more modules in the memory to: (k) select a third prompt; (1) only after determining that the

second detected gesture is within a predetermined threshold of the second predetermined gesture,

actuate the output to provide the third prompt; (m) use the camera to detect a third gesture; (n)

store the third detected gesture in the memory; (o) compare the third detected gesture to a third

predetermined gesture associated with the third prompt; and (p) only after determining that the

third detected gesture is within a predetermined threshold of the third predetermined gesture,

cause the device to change from the locked state to the unlocked state.

8. The security system of claim 7, wherein at least one of the first prompt, the second prompt,

and the third prompt is a purposefully deceptive prompt; and wherein the processor initiates a

lockout step upon an intuitive response being detected after the purposefully deceptive prompt.

9. The security system of claim 7, wherein the processor is a distributed processor, and wherein

the memory is a distributed memory.

10. A method of operating a security system, comprising the steps of: initiating a camera to input

an access gesture; storing the input access gesture in memory; providing a prompt through an

output; initiating the camera to input a real time gesture; storing the input real time gesture in the

memory; comparing the stored real time gesture to the stored access gesture; automatically

releasing a lock from a locked state to an unlocked state only if the comparison determines a

match greater than a preset threshold; comparing the stored real time gesture to a stored intuitive

response; and automatically initiating a lockout step upon an intuitive response being detected

when the prompt provided is a deceptive prompt.



Transparent Ceramic – Hardened environmental enclosure systems

US 10,444,088 B2

Description

Evolving WINDGO’s Smart Glass technology into transparent housings and environmental

enclosures provides the ability to construct robots, sensors and mounting systems that are nearly

indestructible while providing transparent walls (or windows).

Robotic pipe monitors and sensory mobile devices that detect real-world actions visually,

thermally or detect physical movement can now utilize transparent integration of devices that can

intercommunicate and sense environmental attributes in a nearly ubiquitous environment. The

end result can become self-powered solar robots that use visual light communication(VLC) along

with traditional Radio Frequency (RF) methods to roam freely in our environment or even space

exploration.

With the ability to mold or extrude three-dimensional shapes of transparent ceramics (i.e.

transparent aluminum) new construction techniques for sensors and robotic systems can be

realized.



Patent References

US 10,444,088 B2

Title: Transparent ceramic composition.

Abstract

Embodiments of transparent ceramic particles are described. A particle includes an outer shell

having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a hollow core; and a response unit housed

inside the hollow core. The outer shell comprises aluminum oxynitride.

Claim Set

1. A particle, comprising: an outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a

hollow core; and a response unit housed inside the hollow core; wherein the outer shell

comprises aluminum oxynitride.

2. The particle of claim 1, wherein the response unit is configured to provide an electronic,

electromagnetic, chemical, electrochemical, mechanical, or electromechanical response to an

external excitation.

3. The particle of claim 2, wherein the response unit comprises a controlled response element,

the controlled response element being selected from the list consisting of a chemical compound,

a piezoelectric element, and an optical device.

4. The particle of claim 3, wherein the controlled response element is a piezoelectric crystal.

5. The particle of claim 4, wherein a plurality of particles is distributed throughout a carrier to

form a system of particles.

6. The particle of claim 5, wherein the carrier is a conformal coating.

7. The particle of claim 5, wherein the carrier is asphalt.

8. The particle of claim 5, wherein the carrier is a flexible composition selected from the list

consisting of gel, foam, caulk, and plastic.

9. The particle of claim 3, wherein the controlled response element is a fluorescent chemical

compound, and wherein the particle is configured for mammalian consumption.

10. The particle of claim 1, wherein the response unit is configured to provide a mechanical or

electromechanical response to an external excitation.

11. The particle of claim 10, wherein the response unit comprises a piezoelectric element.



12. A system for sensing and providing a controlled response to changes in a particle

environment, comprising: a particle, comprising: an outer shell and a hollow inner core, and a

response unit housed inside the hollow inner core; a sensor disposed on or within the particle;

and an external excitation source; wherein: the sensor determines the amplitude and frequency of

a wave pattern of a force received by the particle; the external excitation source activates the

response unit to respond in a response pattern based on the determined amplitude and frequency

of the wave pattern; and the response pattern is inverse to the wave pattern of the force received

by the particle.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the particle comprises aluminum oxynitride.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the response unit is a piezoelectric element.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein activation of the piezoelectric element causes the

piezoelectric element to vibrate in reaction to the external excitation.

16. The system of claim 12, comprising a plurality of particles, wherein the plurality of particles

is distributed in a carrier.

17. The system of claim 12, wherein the response unit is a piezoelectric element, and the sensor

is the response unit.

18. A system for sensing and providing a controlled response to changes in a particle

environment, comprising: a particle, comprising: an outer shell and a hollow inner core, and a

response unit housed inside the hollow inner core; an external excitation source; and a sensor;

wherein: the sensor determines the frequency and amplitude of a force received upon the

particle; the response unit is activated by the external excitation source, the activation causing an

ascertainable reaction by the response unit; and the response unit pulsates in a pattern, the pattern

attenuating the force received upon the particle.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein response unit is a fluorescent material and the sensor is an

optical device.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein the particle comprises aluminum oxynitride.

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