Bensenville, IL, United States of America

Steve Coates

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.. Active years: 2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Steve Coates. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/steve-coates

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2012

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Steve Coates - Innovator in Secure Access Technology

Introduction

Steve Coates is an accomplished inventor based in Bensenville, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of secure access technology. With a focus on enhancing user interfaces, his work aims to improve the security and usability of equipment access.

Latest Patents

Steve Coates holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus to facilitate use of background noise when providing secure access to equipment." This innovative patent describes a user interface device that provides secure access to equipment. The device utilizes an audio reception component to capture background noise and an audio user code from the user. Additionally, a manual input device allows users to enter a manual user code. The control unit of the device stores target user codes and analyzes the noise level of the background noise. When the noise level exceeds a predetermined threshold, an instruction message prompts the user to enter the manual user code. This system ensures secure access to equipment based on either the audio user code or the manual user code. Steve Coates has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Steve Coates is currently employed at The Chamberlain Group, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of secure access technology. His work has been instrumental in developing user-friendly solutions that enhance security measures.

Collaborations

Steve has collaborated with his coworker, Larry Strait, to further advance their projects and share insights in their field of expertise.

Conclusion

Steve Coates is a notable inventor whose work in secure access technology has the potential to transform user interactions with equipment. His innovative approach to utilizing background noise for secure access demonstrates his commitment to enhancing security and usability.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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