GERARD LYONS CULLEN
Pilots at Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX
License number
Texas A0412126
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
11301 Jollyville Rd APT H4, Austin, TX 78759
Professional information
Method And System For Monitoring Computer Networks And Equipment
US Patent:
6714977, Mar 30, 2004
Filed:
Oct 27, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/429504
Inventors:
John J. Fowler - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Assignee:
Netbotz, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 15173
US Classification:
709224, 709219, 700 83
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for monitoring a space, and in particular, an enclosure, and its contents over a network. The system can include an microprocessor to provide processing and network connectivity capability, and sensors to detect physical parameters associated with the space. A converter can convert sensor signals to a digital format and provide the signals to the microprocessor. The system includes instructions for processing the signals. An alarm signal can be generated when any of the physical parameters exceeds a corresponding threshold value. The system of the present invention can have at least one port for communicating with the network and memory modules for storing system data. The system of this invention can have a network-based interface such as an HTML interface for providing programming instructions to the microprocessor and for receiving monitoring status and alarm information from the system.
Method And System For Monitoring Computer Networks And Equipment
US Patent:
8005944, Aug 23, 2011
Filed:
Dec 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/608639
Inventors:
John J. Fowler - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
American Power Conversion Corporation - West Kingston RI
International Classification:
G06F 15/173
US Classification:
709224, 709217, 700 80, 700 83
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for monitoring a space and its contents over a network. The system can include an embedded Java microprocessor to provide processing and network connectivity capability, and sensors to detect physical parameters associated with the space. The sensors can generate one or more sensor signals representative of the detected physical parameters. An analog-to-digital converter can convert the sensor signals to a digital format and can provide corresponding digital signals to the microprocessor. The system further includes instructions for processing the sensor signals and corresponding digital signals. An alarm signal can be generated when any of the physical parameters exceeds a corresponding threshold value. The system of the present invention can have at least one input/output port for communicating with the network and one or more memory modules for storing system data. The system of this invention can have a network-based interface for providing programming instructions to the microprocessor and for receiving monitoring status and alarm information from the system.
Method And System For Monitoring Computer Networks And Equipment
US Patent:
8090817, Jan 3, 2012
Filed:
Feb 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/775899
Inventors:
John J. Fowler - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
American Power Conversion Corporation - West Kingston RI
International Classification:
G06F 15/173
US Classification:
709224, 709217, 709219, 700 80, 700 83
Abstract:
A system for monitoring a space external to the system is disclosed. The system includes a microprocessor, a memory coupled to the microprocessor, a sensor configured to detect at least one environmental parameter of the space external to the system and configured to generate a sensor signal derived from the at least one detected environmental parameter of the space and at least one port for communicating with a network. The memory includes instructions for processing the sensor signal derived from the at least one environmental parameter of the space external to the system and the memory including a web server application. The at least one port is responsive to the microprocessor. The web server application is configured to provide a webpage associated with the sensor signal via the at least one port.
Method And System For Monitoring Computer Networks And Equipment
US Patent:
8024451, Sep 20, 2011
Filed:
Feb 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/775898
Inventors:
John J. Fowler - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
American Power Conversion Corporation - West Kingston RI
International Classification:
G06F 15/16, G06F 15/173, G05B 15/00
US Classification:
709224, 709217, 700 1
Abstract:
The application discloses an apparatus including at least one sensor configured to monitor environmental conditions ambient to rack mounted computer equipment and a housing configured for mounting to an equipment rack. The housing includes a processor responsive to the sensor, at least one network interface responsive to the processor and configured for communication with a distributed computing network, a web server configured to provide a web page associated with information derived from the sensor, an email module configured to send notification of events associated with the sensor, and a simple network management protocol module configured to communicate with computer equipment external to the housing.
Occupancy Sensor And Method Of Operating Same
US Patent:
6415205, Jul 2, 2002
Filed:
Aug 26, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/383492
Inventors:
Douglas D. Myron - Austin TX
Vadim A. Konradi - Austin TX
Bruce G. Williams - Austin TX
John J. Fowler - Austin TX
Timothy W. Woytek - Austin TX
Jonathan D. Williams - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Vadim A. Konradi - Austin TX
Bruce G. Williams - Austin TX
John J. Fowler - Austin TX
Timothy W. Woytek - Austin TX
Jonathan D. Williams - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Assignee:
Mytech Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G01M 138
US Classification:
700275, 340522
Abstract:
A multiple sensing technology-based occupancy sensor. Ultrasonic and infrared sensors are used to produce first and second occupancy estimator signals that are combined using a fusion based detection algorithm to produce a combined estimator signal. The combined estimator is then used to switch electrical loads when the combined estimator signal is above a predetermined threshold. The result is an occupancy sensor that has a very high probability of occupancy detection and a low probability of false tripping.
Occupancy Sensor And Method Of Operating Same
US Patent:
5986357, Nov 16, 1999
Filed:
Feb 4, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/795327
Inventors:
Douglas D. Myron - Austin TX
Vadim A. Konradi - Austin TX
Bruce G. Williams - Austin TX
John J. Fowler - Austin TX
Timothy W. Woytek - Austin TX
Jonathan D. Williams - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Vadim A. Konradi - Austin TX
Bruce G. Williams - Austin TX
John J. Fowler - Austin TX
Timothy W. Woytek - Austin TX
Jonathan D. Williams - Austin TX
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX
Assignee:
Mytech Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
H01H 3500
US Classification:
307116
Abstract:
A multiple sensing technology-based occupancy sensor. Ultrasonic and infrared sensors are used to produce first and second occupancy estimator signals that are combined using a fusion based detection algorithm to produce a combined estimator signal. The combined estimator is then used to switch electrical loads when the combined estimator signal is above a predetermined threshold. The result is an occupancy sensor that has a very high probability of occupancy detection and a low probability of false tripping.
Current And Voltage Measurement Device
US Patent:
7755347, Jul 13, 2010
Filed:
Jun 12, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/811691
Inventors:
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Michael V. Smith - Austin TX, US
Michael V. Smith - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Geist Manufacturing Inc. - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
G01R 15/20
US Classification:
324117H, 324117 R
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a current and/or voltage measurement device that allows a user to easily and safely determine current flow by clamping a semi-permanent wrap-around monitor around the power cable without modifying the cable may comprise a plurality of ring-mounted magnetic field sensors which sense magnetic fields produced by the electrical current in the conductors and analysis circuitry for calculating the current in those conductors based on the magnetic field values. In other embodiments, the measurement apparatus may include a plurality of electric field sensors in addition to or in place of the magnetic field sensors, which sense electric fields produced by the electrical current in the conductors which may be used to calculate the voltage in the conductors.
Method And System For High-Reliability Power Switching
US Patent:
7960862, Jun 14, 2011
Filed:
Oct 21, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/288509
Inventors:
Michael V. Smith - Austin TX, US
Jason Cohen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Jason Cohen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Geist Manufacturing, Inc. - Lincoln NE
International Classification:
H02J 9/00
US Classification:
307 64
Abstract:
A method for high-reliability power switching may comprise: (a) transferring possession of a token to first control logic controlling a first triode for alternating current (TRIAC), the TRIAC operably coupled to a first power source; (b) applying a voltage to a gate of the first TRIAC according to the possession of the token; (c) detecting a violation of a power source parameter; (d) transferring possession of the token to second control logic controlling a second TRIAC, the second TRIAC operably coupled to a second power source; (e) removing the voltage from the gate of the first TRIAC; and (f) applying a voltage to a gate of the second TRIAC.
Method And System For Firmware Updates
US Patent:
2010024, Sep 23, 2010
Filed:
Mar 20, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/408470
Inventors:
Jason Cohen - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Pedro DeKeratry - Austin TX, US
Ron McCormack - Austin TX, US
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
Pedro DeKeratry - Austin TX, US
Ron McCormack - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
G06F 15/177, G06F 15/16, G06K 5/04, H04L 1/08, H03M 13/09, G06F 11/10, G06F 11/14, G06F 11/00
US Classification:
713 2, 713 1, 709219, 714699, 714748, 714807, 714E11024, 714E11131, 714E11032
Abstract:
A method for updating computing device firmware may comprise: (a) receiving a transmission of firmware update data; (b) writing the firmware update data to a firmware update data partition; and (c) writing the firmware update data to an active firmware partition.A system for updating computing device firmware comprising: (a) means for receiving a transmission of firmware update data; (b) means for writing the firmware update data to a firmware update data partition; and (c) means for writing the firmware update data to an active firmware partition.
Environmental Alarms Sent Via Sms Text Messaging
US Patent:
2012001, Jan 19, 2012
Filed:
Jan 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/987856
Inventors:
Gerard L. Cullen - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
G08B 1/08, G08B 21/00
US Classification:
34053911, 340540
Abstract:
One example embodiment includes a system for remotely conveying a deleterious condition of a controlled environment. The system includes a sensor, where the sensor is configured to produce a signal which indicates a measured value of an environmental condition in a controlled environment. The system also includes a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, determine the value of the environmental condition and determine whether the value of the environmental condition exceeds predetermined boundaries. The system further includes an electronic circuit, where the electronic circuit is configured to transmit an alert message if the monitoring unit determines the value of the environmental condition exceeds the predetermined boundaries.