This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: James Merritt Fordham, III: ATM Lighting Self-Diagnosis
Introduction
James Merritt Fordham, III is an inventor associated with Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His patent work addresses ATM safety and maintenance through automated monitoring of surrounding lighting.
Latest Patents
Fordham is associated with 1 patent, titled “ATM Surrounding Lighting Self-Diagnosis.” The invention describes systems and techniques for checking the light intensity around an Automated Teller Machine. An ATM sensor captures light intensity data at a specified distance, and the system compares the data with a defined threshold. If the measured intensity deviates from that threshold, the system generates an alert. This approach can help identify lighting conditions that may require attention.
Career Highlights
Fordham’s listed patent connects his work with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and focuses on applying automated sensing to ATM operations. The invention’s self-diagnosis process is designed to detect deviations in surrounding lighting and notify relevant personnel.
Collaborations
Frank A. DiGangi and Angel L. Johnson are identified as Fordham’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or whether they collaborated on its development.
Conclusion
James Merritt Fordham, III’s patent describes an automated way to monitor ATM surroundings and flag lighting deviations, reflecting an innovation focused on operational awareness and maintenance.
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