William B West
Architects in Sandy, UT
License number
Utah 127096-0301
Issued Date
Sep 14, 1984
Expiration Date
May 31, 2018
Category
Architect
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Sandy, UT
Professional information
System And Method For A Light Based Configuration Guide For Electronic Ports
US Patent:
7626510, Dec 1, 2009
Filed:
Sep 6, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/221143
Inventors:
W. Eric Smith - Lindon UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Stephen C. Coffin - Layton UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Stephen C. Coffin - Layton UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Draper UT
International Classification:
G08B 5/22
US Classification:
34081545, 34081549, 34081553, 3406862, 3406864, 439488
Abstract:
A media component is provided for controlling home automation signals. The media component can include a housing containing management circuitry. A plurality of communication ports can also be included for the media component. The communication ports may be coupled to the housing. In addition, a plurality of light units is provided. The light units are lit in order to guide a user to take a pre-determined action with respect to the communication ports.
Systems And Methods For Re-Commissioning A Controlled Device In A Home Area Network
US Patent:
2011004, Feb 24, 2011
Filed:
Aug 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/858231
Inventors:
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
H04L 9/00
US Classification:
713150
Abstract:
Systems and methods for preparing and re-commissioning a controlled device in a home area network are described. A utility meter is communicated with. An authentication key and encryption data for communicating with the utility meter may be determined. The authentication key and encryption data are sent to a controlled device. A set of translation rules for a message are determined. The translation rules are sent to the controlled device. The controlled device establishes a secure communication link with the utility meter using the authentication key and the encryption data. The controlled device receives a request to change power usage from the utility meter over the secure communication link. The controlled device translates the request to change power usage into control instructions using the translation rules.
Systems And Methods For Presenting Saving Opportunities For Electronic Devices
US Patent:
8554384, Oct 8, 2013
Filed:
Jan 31, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/363246
Inventors:
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
G05D 7/00, G05D 11/00, G05D 3/12, G05D 5/00, G05D 17/00, G01R 11/56, G01R 21/133, G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700291, 700282, 700295, 705412
Abstract:
A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities.
Controlling A Remote Electronic Device In A Control State
US Patent:
2012005, Mar 1, 2012
Filed:
Aug 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/196225
Inventors:
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
H04N 5/44, G05B 11/01
US Classification:
348734, 340 1222, 348E05096
Abstract:
An electronic device for controlling a remote electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a processor and instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The electronic device enters a control state that is not a power off state and is not a power on state. The electronic device also generates a control message for a remote electronic device while in the control state. The electronic device further transmits the control message for controlling the remote electronic device while in the control state.
Hand-Held Remote Control
US Patent:
D524298, Jul 4, 2006
Filed:
Sep 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
29/212787
Inventors:
Richard C. Hedderich - Sandy UT, US
Roger T. Johnsen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Paul B. Vincent - Centerville UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Sandy UT, US
James R. Gist - Draper UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Lindon UT, US
Mark J. Morgan - Draper UT, US
Roger T. Johnsen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Paul B. Vincent - Centerville UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Sandy UT, US
James R. Gist - Draper UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Lindon UT, US
Mark J. Morgan - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Draper UT
International Classification:
1403
US Classification:
D14218
Synchronizing A Cost Estimate On An Electronic Device
US Patent:
2011013, Jun 9, 2011
Filed:
Dec 7, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/961742
Inventors:
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
705412
Abstract:
A method for synchronizing a cost estimate on an electronic device is described. The method includes obtaining an estimated usage by an electronic device. The method also includes obtaining an estimated rate. The method further includes estimating, on the electronic device, a bill for a period-to-date to produce an estimated bill. The method also includes determining, on the electronic device, whether to synchronize. The method further includes synchronizing, on the electronic device, the estimated bill using actual bill information for the period-to-date if it is determined to synchronize.
Systems And Methods For Presenting Saving Opportunities For Electronic Edvices
US Patent:
8121737, Feb 21, 2012
Filed:
Jul 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/498932
Inventors:
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Wallace Eric Smith - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
G05D 3/12, G05D 5/00, G05D 9/00, G05D 11/00, G05D 17/00, G01R 11/56, G01R 21/133, G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700286, 700291, 705412
Abstract:
A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities.
Systems And Methods For Estimating The Effects Of A Request To Change Power Usage
US Patent:
8406933, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:
Aug 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/858199
Inventors:
Paul E. Nagel - Draper UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
700286, 713300
Abstract:
Systems and methods for estimating the effects of a request to change power usage are described. Device data about one or more devices may be received. User behavior data about past and anticipated user behavior may be received. Effects of a request to change power usage on a power grid may be estimated using the device data and the user behavior data. Whether to send the request to change power usage may be determined based on the estimated effects.
Touch Panel Cradle
US Patent:
7983026, Jul 19, 2011
Filed:
Sep 2, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/218894
Inventors:
William B. West - Sandy UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Sandy UT, US
Roger T. Johnsen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brent D. Madsen - Providence UT, US
Paul E. Nagel - Sandy UT, US
Roger T. Johnsen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brent D. Madsen - Providence UT, US
Assignee:
Control4 Corporation - Draper UT
International Classification:
H05K 5/00, A47B 67/02, A47B 88/00, H04N 5/64, G06F 3/041, G09F 7/00
US Classification:
36167901, 312245, 312310, 3123191, 348836, 345173, 4061103
Abstract:
A surface-mount touch panel cradle is disclosed for use in electrically controlling remote components. The surface-mount touch panel cradle comprises a surface mounted receptacle. A cradle frame can be coupled to the receptacle. A frame biasing mechanism can be configured to move the cradle frame away from the information mount to enable the touch panel to be inserted and removed from the receptacle. An electrical connection can be located within the receptacle. The electrical connection can be configured to be electrically coupled to the touch panel.