Assignee: GE Security, Inc.

Location: Bradenton, FL
No. of patents: 31

Number	Title	Issue Date
7702015	Systems and methods for multi-resolution image processing Systems and methods for the processing of images over bandwidth-limited transmission interfaces, such as processing of high resolution video images over standard analog video interfaces, using multi-stream and/or multi-resolution analog methodology. The disclosed sy...	04/20/2010
7693080	Network loop monitor A network loop monitor (10) is disclosed which comprises an RS485 port (16) for connection to a host which receives and transmits data. The port (16) comprises termination jumpers (14), a transmitter/receiver (34) and an isolator (...	04/06/2010
7646852	Method, a processor, and a system for tracking a focus of a beam A system, a processor, and a method for tracking a focus of a beam are described. The method includes determining a plurality of intensities corresponding to a plurality of voltages, and applying a first voltage of the plurality of voltages corresponding to a maximu...	01/12/2010
7640773	Lock portion with deformable features According to one exemplary embodiment, a portion of a lock may include a stationary member having a bore, where the stationary member can be mountable to an object. The portion of the lock can also include a movable member positioned at least partially within the bo...	01/05/2010
7614788	Apparatus and method for providing a shielding means for an x-ray detection system An apparatus and method for providing an x-ray shield means in an x-ray detection system. An x-ray inhibiting container for use in a computed tomography system is provided, the container comprising: a peripheral wall; and a bottom, wherein the peripheral wall and bo...	11/10/2009
7606558	Key control with real time communications to remote locations A key control system includes at least one premise, a lockbox capable of securing a key to the premise and at least one mobile telephone associated with a user and having a stored access device program capable of communicating an access request to the lockbox. The p...	10/20/2009
7583289	Optical block assembly Optical block assemblies having single or multi-stage folded light path lens assemblies that may be implemented to allow an optical block assembly to occupy significantly less space and/or present reduced rotational inertia to an electrical articulating mechanism. A...	09/01/2009
D598312	Alarm control panel	08/18/2009
7564365	Smoke detector and method of detecting smoke A smoke detector that includes at least one image-forming reflective surface, at least one light source and at least one light sensor. In operation, at least one light source emits light from a first area thereon and the reflective surface focuses the light onto a s...	07/21/2009
7535687	Alarm system sensor topology apparatus and method An alarm system sensor topology to reduce susceptibility to configuration errors and component failures includes a sensor configured to differentiate between system status conditions, including electrical power isolation for power polarity independence and for susta...	05/19/2009
7526529	Apparatus and method for presenting data and sending a message An apparatus and method for receiving relevant data, presenting the relevant data to users, and enabling users to construct and route an outgoing message. Using this apparatus and method, hospitals can provide efficient and personalized service by viewing up-to-date...	04/28/2009
7519154	Systems and methods for using a crystallinity of a substance to identify the substance A method for naming a substance is described. The method includes using a crystallinity of the substance to name the substance. ...	04/14/2009
7515675	Apparatus and method for providing a near-parallel projection from helical scan data An apparatus and method for providing a projection image directly from data acquired by a CT scanner, the method comprising: acquiring an amount of data corresponding to an object that is scanned by the CT scanner, wherein the amount of data is generated by an x-ray...	04/07/2009
7511514	Passenger screening system and method A method of operating a passenger screening kiosk system to perform at least one verify a passenger's identity, detect the presence of an explosive material, and detect the presence of a metallic material includes initiating a prompt to be issued by the passenger sc...	03/31/2009
7492863	Method for developing an x-ray diffraction imaging system A method for developing a virtual representation of an x-ray diffraction imaging system includes generating a symmetry axis, generating a conical shape having a base diameter, a vertex angle α, and a vertex point, locating the vertex point at an origin point on the...	02/17/2009
7492860	Apparatus and method for controlling start and stop operations of a computed tomography imaging system An apparatus and method for scanning an object with a helical CT scanner, the method comprising: acquiring an amount of data corresponding to the object that is scanned by the CT scanner, wherein the amount of data is generated by an x-ray source that projects a fan...	02/17/2009
7492856	Apparatus and method for providing an orthographic projection from helical scan data An apparatus and method for providing a projection image directly from data acquired by a CT scanner, the method comprising: acquiring an amount of data corresponding to an entire object that is scanned by the CT scanner, wherein the amount of data is generated by a...	02/17/2009
7486760	Compact systems and methods for generating a diffraction profile An imaging system for generating a diffraction profile is described. The imaging system includes a gantry including an x-ray imaging system configured to generate an x-ray image of a substance and a scatter system configured to generate a diffraction profile of the ...	02/03/2009
7463720	Systems and methods for developing a primary collimator A method for developing a multi-focus primary collimator is described. The method includes extending a first beam from a first source via a collimator block to a first detector and determining a size of the first beam. ...	12/09/2008
7423215	Expandable structured wiring box A device (100) for receiving electrical components and wiring and adapted for mounting between adjacent studs of a wall structure, the device (100) includes means forming a composite chamber and having a box (100) with parallel, spaced apart rig...	09/09/2008
7415094	Security scanner with bin return device A security screening system for scanning items, the system comprising: a scanner, configured to produce x-ray projection data as an object is passed through the scanner, at least a portion of the scanner being received within a structure, the structure having an inp...	08/19/2008
7400227	Fire alarm notification power supply with configurable notification appliance circuits and auxiliary power circuits apparatus and method A power supply for providing excitation to notification appliance circuits (NACs) in fire alarm applications meets revised national and international requirements for both NAC drive and auxiliary load drive tasks with a single circuit configuration. The requirements...	07/15/2008
7397239	Passenger screening system and method A screening system including a first modality comprising at least one inductive sensor, and a second modality including at least one metal detection coil configured to generate a magnetic field, said induction sensor configured to detect a change in the magnetic fie...	07/08/2008
7384194	Apparatus and method for providing a shielding means for an X-ray detection system An apparatus and method for providing an x-ray shield means in an x-ray detection system. An x-ray inhibiting container for use in a computed tomography system is provided, the container comprising: a peripheral wall; and a bottom, wherein the peripheral wall and bo...	06/10/2008
7358733	High performance security inspection system with physically isolated detection sensors An inspection system includes a housing having a cavity which defines an inspection zone, and a positioning device within the inspection zone which provides positioning of a specimen within the inspection zone. The inspection system includes a sensor system for insp...	04/15/2008
7339466	Power line communication system with system member identification An electric power line communication system operates with an electric power distribution system to provide, via premises power distribution lines, communication links among power line communication devices associated with the premises power distribution lines. A sen...	03/04/2008
7333002	Automatically tracking mobilized equipment and nurse call priority assignment system and method By combining the information acquired from a location system that is tracking equipment and/or personnel within a hospital environment, automatic assignment of the “re-located” patient monitoring equipment can be made in concert with a nurse call system. By util...	02/19/2008
7327252	Emergency rescuer tracking system and method By incorporating automatic location and identity sensor equipment in an emergency or rescue scenario to facilitate a centralized tracking operation, fire fighters, rescuers, urban combat, etc. operations can be coordinated with greater safety by enabling the trackin...	02/05/2008
7170730	Multiple suite audio line isolator A method for isolating suites includes the steps of isolating the suites when an alarm is initiated, setting a timer during isolation creating a window of time to clear a short circuit, clearing said short circuit, removing isolation from the suites as the timer rea...	01/30/2007
7135960	Method and apparatus for indicating a status A method and apparatus for a signaling device includes an audio device that generates either or both an audible output such as a tone and a voice. The output is based upon a status level. The signaling device further includes a light emitting diode (LED) strobe that...	11/14/2006
7075445	Rapidly responding, false detection immune alarm signal producing smoke detector A smoke detector of an obscuration type has an effective light propagation path of substantially greater length than the light propagation paths of conventional obscuration-type smoke detectors to provide increased smoke detection sensitivity without increased backg...	07/11/2006

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Assignee: GE Security, Inc.