William Ernest Maloney

Author:

William Maloney

ISBN #:

0333763335

Author:

William Maloney

ISBN #:

0821350633

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0399123016

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0399505466

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0425039617

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0448124319

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0448124351

Author:

William Edward Maloney

ISBN #:

0448124394

US Patent:

6707381, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Jun 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/180665

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Key-Trak, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A08B 1314

US Classification:

3405681, 3405682, 340570

Abstract:

A system and method for tracking and controlling access to objects such as keys includes a lockable storage cabinet adapted to receive, store, and dispense objects within transparent security containers. A control computer is operably coupled to the cabinet. Information about objects, such as their weight, an image, or magnetic characteristics, is extracted by sensors when the objects within their containers are dispensed to a user or checked in by a user. This information is compared to a data base of the same information previously extracted for these objects. From the comparison, the connected control computer verifies that the objects present in the security container are the objects expected to be in the security container. If they are not, then theft or tampering is indicated and the computer takes remedial actions such as setting alarms or notifying security personnel.

US Patent:

6812838, Nov 2, 2004

Filed:

Apr 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/133130

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Key-Trak, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405681, 3405687, 3405721

Abstract:

An object control and tracking system and related methods using separate object identification and location detection mechanisms for objects, such as keys, that are maintained in a secure enclosure, such as a key drawer. A plurality of object slots are located on the top tray of the enclosure to receive object tags that include both an RFID tag and an object to be tracked. The objects (e. g. , keys) are attached to a portion of the object tags that are outside of the enclosure. Presence detectors are used to determine if an object tag is present in the corresponding slot of the enclosure. RFID sensors located on opposite interior side walls of the enclosure interrogate each RFID tag to determine the presence of each RFID tag within the enclosure. The object control and tracking system includes a controller, a memory for storing an object control database, and related processing logic operating on the controller to control scanning of the presence detectors to determine an object tags presence in a corresponding slot, to identify each object present in the enclosure and to compare the identified objects with an object control database to determine each object removed or replaced since the previous database update.

US Patent:

6891473, May 10, 2005

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/355773

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key-Trak, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

G08B012/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405687, 3405728

Abstract:

Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detecting the absence or presence and identity of ID tags disposed in the slots. The carrier of this invention includes a container with an openable panel for placing objects in and removing objects from the carrier. A thin plastic tongue projects from the carrier and bears a touch memory device. Carriers bearing objects to be tracked are placed in the storage receptacle with their tongues extending into the slots of the receptacle. The controller can thus detect and log the removal and replacement of the carrier in the storage receptacle. In one embodiment, the opening and closing of the carrier when it is not stored in the receptacle is detected and logged for tracking access to the carrier in more detail. The invention also includes lighted key tags for use with an object tracking system.

US Patent:

7049961, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Aug 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/924330

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key Control Holding, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405687, 3405721

Abstract:

An object control and tracking system and related methods using separate object identification and location detection mechanisms for objects, such as keys, that are maintained in a secure enclosure, such as a key drawer. A plurality of object slots are located on the top tray of the enclosure to receive object tags that include both an RFID tag and an object to be tracked. The objects (e. g. , keys) are attached to a portion of the object tags that are outside of the enclosure. Presence detectors are used to determine if an object tag is present in the corresponding slot of the enclosure. RFID sensors located on opposite interior side walls of the enclosure interrogate each RFID tag to determine the presence of each RFID tag within the enclosure. The object control and tracking system includes a controller, a memory for storing an object control database, and related processing logic operating on the controller to control scanning of the presence detectors to determine an object tag's presence in a corresponding slot, to identify each object present in the enclosure and to compare the identified objects with an object control database to determine each object removed or replaced since the previous database update.

US Patent:

7109864, Sep 19, 2006

Filed:

Jan 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/040349

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key Control Holding, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405687, 3405728

Abstract:

Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detecting the absence or presence and identity of ID tags disposed in the slots. The carrier of this invention includes a container with an openable panel for placing objects in and removing objects from the carrier. A thin plastic tongue projects from the carrier and bears a touch memory device. Carriers bearing objects to be tracked are placed in the storage receptacle with their tongues extending into the slots of the receptacle. The controller can thus detect and log the removal and replacement of the carrier in the storage receptacle. In one embodiment, the opening and closing of the carrier when it is not stored in the receptacle is detected and logged for tracking access to the carrier in more detail. The invention also includes lighted key tags for use with an object tracking system.

US Patent:

7317393, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/719354

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key Control Holding, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405681, 3405682, 340670

Abstract:

A system and method for tracking and controlling access to objects such as keys includes a lockable storage cabinet adapted to receive, store, and dispense objects within transparent security containers. A control computer is operably coupled to the cabinet. Information about objects, such as their weight, an image, or magnetic characteristics, is extracted by sensors when the objects within their containers are dispensed to a user or checked in by a user. This information is compared to a data base of the same information previously extracted for these objects. From the comparison, the connected control computer verifies that the objects present in the security container are the objects expected to be in the security container. If they are not, then theft or tampering is indicated and the computer takes remedial actions such as setting alarms or notifying security personnel.

US Patent:

7336174, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Aug 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/216334

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key Control Holding, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405721, 3405681, 34082549

Abstract:

An enhanced object tracking system for tracking and controlling access to a plurality of objects such as keys is disclosed. The object tracking system implements many improvements including automated user identification using biometric data extracted from the user with a minimum of user interaction, tracking of objects both inside and outside their storage units, the locking of objects within slots of their storage unit to guard against illicit removal and return of keys and to insure random slot rotation, image and visual based inventory verification methodologies, and tracking of objects during times when they are checked out of the system. The result is an intelligent object tracking system with automated control functions and high reliability.

US Patent:

7965190, Jun 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/973957

Inventors:

William C. Maloney - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Key Control Holding, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405724, 3405681, 3405391

Abstract:

An enhanced object tracking system for tracking and controlling access to a plurality of objects such as keys is disclosed. The object tracking system implements many improvements including automated user identification using biometric data extracted from the user with a minimum of user interaction, tracking of objects both inside and outside their storage units, the locking of objects within slots of their storage unit to guard against illicit removal and return of keys and to insure random slot rotation, image and visual based inventory verification methodologies, and tracking of objects during times when they are checked out of the system. The result is an intelligent object tracking system with automated control functions and high reliability.