Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006-2016
Title: Innovations by David M Linhoff
Introduction
David M Linhoff is an accomplished inventor based in St. Peters, MO (US). He holds a total of 5 patents that showcase his expertise in the field of automated furniture technology. His innovative contributions have significantly advanced the integration of communication protocols in furniture accessories.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a "Wireless two-way communication protocol for automated furniture accessory integration." This invention provides a system and method for integrating furniture accessories and generic devices with automated furniture items. The communication protocol enables a remote device to wirelessly control a generic device that is coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. The remote device can control features of the generic device based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the remote device receives a user environment selection, which is communicated to the control component of the automated furniture item. The automated furniture item then communicates at least a portion of the received command to a corresponding generic device, according to the settings of the selected user environment. Additionally, an occupancy detection indication for the automated furniture item may result in a change in one or more settings corresponding to the user environment, as communicated to the generic device(s) by the control component.
Another notable patent by Linhoff is also titled "Wireless two-way communication protocol for automated furniture accessory integration." This invention focuses on a system and method for integrating furniture accessories with automated furniture items. The communication protocol allows a remote device to control an automated furniture accessory that is coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. Items of identifying information are provided to a control component based on coupling the automated furniture accessory to the CAN bus of the control component. According to the communication protocol, one or more packets of information are sent to the remote device using a wireless communication device of the control component. The remote device can then control features of the automated furniture accessory based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the firmware of the remote device may be updated to enable the control component to be coupled to updated automated furniture accessories, allowing the remote device to control such accessories.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, David M Linhoff has worked with several companies, including L&P Property Management Company and Neeco-Tron, Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and innovator in the field of automated furniture technology.