Karen D Lontka

US Patent:

8155767, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/713573

Inventors:

Emad ElMankabady - Monroe NJ, US
Karen Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 83, 703 13

Abstract:

A method includes receiving at a first computer at least one interpreted program over the Internet using a web-browser. The method further includes executing at the first computer at least one interpreted software program to display at least a first graphical element, each graphical element having characteristics dependent upon a status of a corresponding building control system device in a remote location. The method also includes transmitting to the first computer first information regarding a change in status of at least one building control system device, and then transmitting to the first computer second information regarding a subsequent change in status of at least one building control system device. The transmission of second information is provided in the absence of a request transmitted by the first computer for updated information.

US Patent:

8159361, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/148288

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alphaetta GA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

3406361, 34028605, 3404261, 34082536

Abstract:

An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes primary and secondary power sources and a voltage converter. The primary power source provides power to a notification appliance circuit of a notification system. The secondary power source includes at least one battery. The voltage converter is coupled between the battery and the notification appliance circuit of the notification system, and is configured to generate a regulated DC voltage from an output voltage generated by the second power source. In general, the secondary power source is employed when the primary power source is not available or otherwise is not functioning. However, the secondary power source may also be employed in other circumstances.

US Patent:

8164440, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Apr 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/107407

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053913, 34053911, 340506

Abstract:

An emergency device or emergency system is configured for operation within a fire safety system, or a fire safety portion of a building automation system (BAS). For example, wireless devices, emergency devices and/or automation components within the fire safety system or the fire safety portion of the BAS may be configured to automatically provide or otherwise communicate emergency information to an emergency device or system. The emergency information may, in turn, be utilized by emergency personnel or first responders to determine location information regarding the structure and/or relative positions within the structure or communicate with a remote emergency system.

US Patent:

8217798, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Jul 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/502787

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US
Lev M. Barsky - New York NY, US
Paul Strelecki - Whitehouse Station NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G08B 17/12

US Classification:

340577, 340628, 340692

Abstract:

A wide area fire safety and detection system is disclosed. The system includes a control node configured to execute a first detection routine, wherein the control node has a network interface, and an amplifier having an audio output, wherein the amplifier is configured to communicate the audio output to a plurality of fire safety nodes. The system further includes a remote node in communication with the control node, wherein the remote node has a network interface configured for communication with at least the network interface of the control node, and an audio converter configured to receive the audio output and generated a converted audio output, wherein the converted out is compatible with a microphone input.

US Patent:

8280070, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Aug 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/541509

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H04B 3/00

US Classification:

381 77, 381 80, 34028601, 340288

Abstract:

An arrangement includes an input, a modulation circuit, an isolation circuit, a demodulator circuit, a detector circuit and at least two outputs. The input is configurable to receive an audio signal and a DC voltage. The modulation circuit is configured to modulate the audio signal and the DC voltage. The isolation circuit has an input electrically isolated from the output, wherein its input coupled to the modulation circuit. The demodulator circuit is operably coupled to the output of the isolation circuit and configured to extract the audio signal therefrom. The detector circuit is operably coupled to the output of the demodulator, and is configured to generate a first signal responsive to detection of a modulated signal corresponding to the DC voltage modulated by the modulation circuit.

US Patent:

8373571, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Feb 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322839

Inventors:

James C. Henson - Annandale NJ, US
Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340664, 340501, 340657, 361 58, 713300, 713324

Abstract:

An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes an alarm signal power source, a first semiconductor device, a current sensing unit, and a controller unit. The alarm signal power source is configured to generate bias power for activating a notification appliance circuit of a notification system. The first semiconductor device has a load path coupled between the alarm signal power source and the notification appliance circuit. The current sensing unit is operably coupled to generate a sensing signal that is dependent on the current in the load path. The controller circuit is operably connected to receive the current sensing signal and to control the first semiconductor device responsive to a current sensing signal that exceeds an in-rush current threshold.

US Patent:

8446285, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Feb 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322851

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340635, 340634, 340652, 340657, 340501, 340506, 340664, 713300, 713324, 361 58

Abstract:

An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes a source of negative voltage, a first resistor arrangement, and a circuit arrangement. The first resistor arrangement is coupled between the source of negative voltage and the signal output of the safety notification system. The circuit arrangement is configured to detect a first voltage at the signal output of the safety notification system, and to generate a trouble signal output if the first voltage at the signal output is above a first threshold or below a second threshold.

US Patent:

8644792, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Apr 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/107412

Inventors:

Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US

Assignee:

Siemens Industry, Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

4554041, 4555531, 455420, 455418, 455419, 340540, 340506, 340521, 340539, 340531

Abstract:

An emergency device or emergency system is configured for operation within a fire safety system, or a fire safety portion of a building automation system (BAS). For example, wireless devices, emergency devices and/or automation components within the fire safety system, or the fire safety portion of the BAS may be configured to automatically provide or otherwise communicate emergency information to an emergency device or system. The emergency information may, in turn, be utilized by emergency personnel or first responders to determine conditions with the structure. A heads-up display is configured to present the display data based on the received emergency communication to a user.