ERIC ERNST GRUBEL
Pilots at Roadrunner Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA
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California A5167760
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Airmen
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Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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1971 Roadrunner Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
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Sensor Having An Integrated Zigbee® Device For Communication With Zigbee® Enabled Appliances To Control And Monitor Zigbee® Enabled Appliances
US Patent:
8644166, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Aug 3, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/197623
Inventors:
Mingyao Xia - Shenzhen, CN
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Asoka USA Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G01R 31/08, G06F 11/00, H04W 4/00, H04B 3/30
US Classification:
370241, 370285, 370329, 3408558, 3408559, 340 1232, 340 1239
Abstract:
A sensor device integrates ZigBee® technology into power switch device to provide monitoring and control of power usage, as well as operational control of connected devices. The sensor device uses a power line communication (PLC) network to transfer collected data and to provide remote control capability to connected appliances. The sensor device, in conjunction with a master switch device, a communication enabled switching device, and the power switch device, provides an integrated home environment for communication, streaming media, monitoring, and remote control of power usage, as well as remote operational monitoring and control of connected appliances in the home.
Set Of Sensor Units For Communication Enabled For Streaming Media Delivery With Monitoring And Control Of Power Usage Of Connected Appliances
US Patent:
2011023, Sep 29, 2011
Filed:
Jun 3, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/153194
Inventors:
Mingyao XIA - Shenzhen, CN
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
ASOKA USA CORPORATION - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G06F 1/26
US Classification:
700297
Abstract:
A group of sensor devices is connected to the power line and configured for collecting power usage information and enabling power management to reduce the carbon foot print of the home, as well as to provide local area networking. In one embodiment of the invention, the devices include an intelligent master sensor and its sub-sets, such as a communication and power management sensor and a power control switch sensor. The master device is configured to collect, compile, and communicate the collected data via the web or other communication medium to the outside world. The master device also receives and distributes control instructions that are used to control the power usage via the associated switches in the home or office. The sensors are used in the home or office environment to provide integrated sensing and control of home power usage and power management, while establishing a LAN having communication capability, including streaming media delivery capability.
Set-Top-Box Having A Built-In Master Node That Provides An External Interface For Communication And Control In A Power-Line-Based Residential Communication System
US Patent:
2011027, Nov 3, 2011
Filed:
Jul 12, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/181293
Inventors:
Mingyao XIA - Shenzhen, CN
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
International Classification:
H04N 7/173
US Classification:
725111
Abstract:
A set-top-box (STB) provides capability for monitoring and control of power usage and the ability to establish communications. A smart residential service system (SRSS) is provided that uses power line communication (PLC) technology to provide secure in-home LAN communication and also to monitor and provide remote control of connected appliances in the home. An embodiment combines the STB with a master unit (MST) that is used with PLC to meet the requirements of the central device in the SRSS.
Method And Apparatus For Using Plc-Based Sensor Units For Communication And Streaming Media Delivery, And For Monitoring And Control Of Power Usage Of Connected Appliances
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Feb 22, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/032454
Inventors:
Mingyao XIA - Shenzhen, CN
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Eric Grubel - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
International Classification:
G06F 1/28, G05B 11/01
US Classification:
700295, 340 1232
Abstract:
A group of sensors use power line communication (PLC) technology to collect power usage information and enable power management and control, as well as provide local area networking. The sensors include an intelligent master sensor and one or more slave devices, such as a communication and power management sensor and a power control switch sensor. The master collects and compiles power usage data from the slaves and communicates this data via the web or other communication means to the outside world. The master also receives and distributes instructions for controlling power usage via associated switches in the home or office. These sensors provide integrated sensing and control of home power usage and power management and establish a LAN that has communication capability and that supports streaming media delivery.
Green Energy Database Including Verifiable Information For Implementing A National Level Green Energy Policy
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Oct 11, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/270896
Inventors:
Mingyao XIA - Shenzhen, CN
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
International Classification:
G06Q 10/00, G01R 21/133, G06F 19/00, G06F 1/28
US Classification:
705 729, 700295, 702 62
Abstract:
A green energy, smart-grid residential system collects power usage information from a plurality of connected homes by progressively integrating information collected from each of the individual homes using a group of sensor devices. Such information is compiled to usable format using distributed computers. The in-home sensor devices include an intelligent master device, and one or more of a communication and power switch device, a ZigBee® enabled switch device, and a power control switch device, each of which typically operate over a power line communication network. The master device collects, compiles, and communicates the collected data to the Web or outside world. The information from a number of these homes in a local area is consolidated using local distributed processors on the Web and provided to a main processing unit for compilation and integration with other regional inputs for use in national policy decision making.
Power Line Communication-Based Local Hotspot With Wireless Power Control Capability
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
Dec 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/725144
Inventors:
Asoka USA Corporation - Santa Clara CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan CASTELLANO - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Asoka USA Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04W 52/24
US Classification:
370252
Abstract:
A method and a system for providing wireless communication facility with low interference between multiple wireless devices providing hotspot wireless coverage within a local area of an integrated enterprise or integrated home environment is disclosed. The sensor devices implementing hotspots are connected to a local area network (LAN) based on power line communication (PLC) and enabled with wireless power output control capability, allowing the coverage of area of each sensor device to be adjusted. The power output control is by a switch which allows the power output to be increased and decreased depending on coverage required and the output of the nearest hotspot. The power output level is indicated on the sensor by LEDs to enable resetting and adjustment. The use of power control and elimination of coverage overlap allow multiple hotspots to be used for achieving good connectivity while reducing interferences and noise within hotspots during connection and use.
Set Of Sensor Units For Communication Enabled For Streaming Media Delivery With Monitoring And Control Of Power Usage Of Connected Appliances
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
Dec 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/725197
Inventors:
ASOKA USA CORPORATION - Santa Clara CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Eric GRUBEL - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Dan Castellano - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Asoka USA Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G05B 13/02
US Classification:
700286
Abstract:
A group of sensor devices is connected to the power line and configured for collecting power usage information and enabling power management to reduce the carbon foot print of the home, as well as to provide local area networking. In one embodiment of the invention, the devices include an intelligent master sensor and its sub-sets, such as a communication and power management sensor and a power control switch sensor. The master device is configured to collect, compile, and communicate the collected data via the web or other communication medium to the outside world. The master device also receives and distributes control instructions that are used to control the power usage via the associated switches in the home or office. The sensors are used in the home or office environment to provide integrated sensing and control of home power usage and power management, while establishing a LAN having communication capability, including streaming media delivery capability.