Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both inventors and assignees in the region, we aim to provide a broader view of the region's inventive activity. Listings are organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC).

Week of October 1, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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TOP ASSIGNEES(NO. OF PATENTS) Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 12 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 7 Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 4 SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 4 ATT Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 3 BMIC LLC (Dallas) 3 Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 3 Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 3 Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson) 3

TOP INVENTORS(NO. OF PATENTS)

Chie-Ming Chou (Hsinchu, TW) 2 Devaki Chandramouli (Plano) 2 Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA) 2 Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, CA) 2 Timothy David Anderson (University Park) 2 Tony M. Brewer (Plano) 2 Yu-Hsin Cheng (Hsinchu, TW) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

Corrective collar utilizing geolocation technology Patent No.

Inventor(s): Michael Ehrman (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC (Upper Saddle River, NJ) Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced "safe" zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.

Head covering system with firearm storage Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mordekhai Harroch (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A head covering system for securely storing and retrieving a firearm stored inside is provided. The firearm is stored inside an interior hollow section in a concealed manner inside the head covering section as the interior hollow section is covered by a closing section in a way that visually blends the closing section with the rest of the head covering system. In an embodiment, magnets may be attached to the top of interior of the hat to secure a firearm.

Bone plate for attaching to an anatomic structure Patent No.

Inventor(s): John R. Fossez (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): MAKO Surgical Corp. (Weston, FL) Law Firm: Howard Howard Attorneys PLLC (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A plate for attaching to an anatomic structure with fasteners. The plate has a body with a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The body defines one or more openings to receive a respective one of the one or more fasteners. The bottom surface is concave to define a space to accommodate a portion of the anatomic structure. A bone pad surface extends from the bottom surface. A spike extends away from the bone pad surface. An extension arm can be coupled to the plate and the extension arm can support a tracking head to implement a surgical tracking assembly.

Step-based system for providing surgical intraoperative cues Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jolle K. Barral (Mountain View, CA), Lin Yang (Sunnyvale, CA), Martin Habbecke (Palo Alto, CA), Xing Jin (San Jose, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Christensen O"Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for robot-assisted surgery includes an image sensor and a display. The system further includes a controller coupled to the image sensor and the display, where the controller includes logic that when executed by the controller causes the system to perform operations. The operations may include acquiring first images of a surgical procedure with the image sensor, and analyzing the first images with the controller to identify a surgical step in the surgical procedure. The operations may further include displaying second images on the display in response to identifying the surgical step; the second images may include at least one of a diagram of human anatomy, a preoperative image, an intraoperative image, or an annotated image of one of the first images.

Piezoelectric coated implants and methods of using piezoelectric-coated implants to repair bone structures Patent No.

Inventor(s): Cameron N. Carmody (Addison, TX), Jessee Hunt (Plano, TX), Timothy Ganey (Tampa, FL) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel PC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Various embodiments of implant systems and related apparatus, and methods of operating the same are described herein. In various embodiments, an implant for interfacing with a bone structure includes a web structure, including a space truss, configured to interface with human bone tissue. The space truss includes two or more planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes. Implants are coated with, or have struts formed from, a piezoelectric material to enhance bone growth around and through the implant.

Methods of designing three-dimensional lattice structures for implants Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jason Tinley (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): (Woburn, MA) Law Firm: McDermott Will Emery LLP (11 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The methods disclosed herein of generating three-dimensional lattice structures and reducing stress shielding have applications including use in medical implants. One method of generating a three-dimensional lattice structure can be used to generate a structure lattice and/or a lattice scaffold to support bone or tissue growth. One method of reducing stress shielding includes generating a structural lattice to provide sole mechanical spacing across an area for desired bone or tissue growth. Some examples can use a repeating modified rhombic dodecahedron or radial dodeca-rhombus unit cell. Some methods are also capable of providing a lattice structure with anisotropic properties to better suit the lattice for its intended purpose.

Dissolvable polymeric eye inserts and method of using same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Howard Allen Ketelson (Dallas, TX), Rekha Rangarajan (Fort Worth, TX), Stephen John Collins (Fort Worth, TX), Walter R Laredo (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Polymeric eye inserts are provided that may be dissolvable when placed in the cul-de-sac of the eye. These inserts may contain one or more polymers as well as a softener/plasticizer so that, when inserted into the eye, they may absorb tears, and dissolve and slowly release lubricant into the tear film to lubricate and protect the ocular surface for an extended duration of time. Increased retention time on the ocular surface for longer lasting relief may reduce dosing frequency and patient burden typically associated with topical drop usage. These polymeric eye inserts also may include one or more pharmaceutically active agents.

Surgical instruments for anterior goniotomy Patent No.

Inventor(s): Davinder S. Grover (Dallas, TX), Ravi Nallakrishnan (Willowbrook, IL), Ronald L. Fellman (Dallas, TX), Sebastian S. Grover (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): EyeInnovate LLC (Dallas, TX), Innovative Glaucoma Consulting, LLC (Dallas, TX), RAICO International LLC (Westmont, IL) Law Firm: Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark Mortimer (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A surgical instrument ([b]40, 40[/b]A) for performing a goniotomy procedure includes a hand grip ([b]44, 44[/b]A) having an elongated configuration with proximal and distal ends. The instrument ([b]40, 40[/b]A) includes a tip ([b]52, 52[/b]A) connected to the distal end ([b]48, 48[/b]A) of the hand grip ([b]44, 44[/b]A) which has a cutting means for creating a trabecular cleavage plane resulting in a remaining trabecular leaflet directly below Schwalbe"s line in an eye to enhance drainage of aqueous humor from the eye. In one form, the cutting means includes a pair of sloping, arcuate cutting surfaces ([b]70, 70[/b]A) that join to define an arcuate cutting edge ([b]74, 74[/b]A).

Probiotic skin formulations Patent No.

Inventor(s): Thomas M. Hitchcock (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): (Johnson City, TN) Law Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP (10 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Described herein are dermatological compositions, formulations containing wild type or genetically modified [i]Cutibacterium [/i]bacteria and methods for use thereof of skin. The cosmetic and therapeutic formulations described herein can be used as cosmetic daily skin treatments or for treating skin inflammation or disorders including acne, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, or eczema.

Systems and methods for generating pulsed waveforms that approximate colored noise Patent No.

Inventor(s): Erika Ross (Dallas, TX), Hyun-Joo Park (Frisco, TX), Simeng Zhang (Frisco, TX), Yagna Pathak (Skokie, IL) Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating pulsed waveforms that approximate colored noise for use in a neurostimulation system. An implantable neurostimulation system includes an implantable stimulation lead including a plurality of contacts, and an implantable pulse generator communicatively coupled to the stimulation lead. The pulse generator is configured to generate a pulsed waveform that approximates colored noise using at least one of a thresholding method and an optimization method, and cause stimulation to be delivered by the stimulation lead based on the pulsed waveform.

Compositions and methods for treating viral infections targeting TRIM7 Patent No.

Inventor(s): Daniel J. Siegwart (Dallas, TX), John W. Schoggins (Dallas, TX), Qiang Cheng (Dallas, TX), Wenchun Fan (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX) Law Firm: POLSINELLI PC (Local + 15 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to novel antiviral compositions and methods for treating viral infections. In accordance with these embodiments, antiviral compositions can include at least one mRNA encoding for a TRIM7 protein encapsulated into a lipid nanop (LNP). In other embodiments, methods of making antiviral compositions are disclosed as well as methods of administering a composition having at least one mRNA encoding for a TRIM7 protein encapsulated into LNP into a subject.

Implantable device for sustained release of a macromolecular drug compound Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christian Schneider (Hattersheim am Main, , DE) Assignee(s): Celanese EVA Performance Polymers LLC (Irving, TX) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An implantable device for delivery of a macromolecular drug compound is provided. The device comprises a core having an outer surface and a membrane layer positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the core. The core comprises a core polymer matrix within which is dispersed a drug compound having a molecular weight of about 0.5 kDa or more, the polymer matrix containing a hydrophobic polymer. Further, the membrane layer comprises a membrane polymer matrix within which the macromolecular drug compound is optionally dispersed. The membrane polymer matrix contains a hydrophobic polymer in combination with a hydrophilic compound, and the weight ratio of the hydrophobic polymer to the hydrophilic compound within the membrane polymer matrix ranges from about 0.25 to about 200.

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Removing airbag modules from automotive scrap Patent No.

Inventor(s): Nalin Kumar (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): (Markle, IN) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system classifies materials utilizing a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify and then remove automotive airbag modules from a scrap stream, which may have been produced from a shredding of end-of-life vehicles. The sorting process may be designed so that live airbag modules are not activated, which may cause damage to equipment or persons.

Cleanroom wiper and method for making same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jayson Barrios (Aubrey, TX) Assignee(s): Foamtec International Co., Ltd. (Waco, TX) Law Firm: Zeman-Mullen Ford, LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A pre-saturated wiper for use in a cleanroom environment, or other similarly controlled environment, that includes a woven fabric comprised of two separate and distinct microfiber materials which incorporates a unique weave pattern with sealed edges that is saturated with only Ultrapure water (UPW).

Methods and apparatus for in-pocket tendon shearing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bryant Morgan (Maryland Heights, MO), Evan Langston (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for shearing cables, such as those used in concrete support structures, is presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus is presented that can include a casing, a handle, a cutting nose, a torque conversion mechanism, and a cable support. The cable support can be configured to removably couple to a cable, such as to secure the cable within a cable groove of the apparatus. In another embodiment, a system for cable shearing is presented, wherein the system comprises a shearing apparatus and torque-generation apparatus. In another embodiment, a method of clipping cables, such as within a pocket, is presented.

Clip installation tools Patent No.

Inventor(s): Arnaldo Josue Miranda Lopez (Tecate, , MX), Jos Luis Torres (Tecate, , MX), Perla Del Rosario Lopez Castro (Tijuana, , MX), Samantha Pamela Preciado Hernandez (Rosarito, , MX) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A clip installation tool that includes a shaft defining a first bore centered around a central axis. The first bore receives a spring therein. The clip installation tool further includes a movable portion partially disposed within the first bore and in contact with the spring. The movable portion defines a second bore. The clip installation tool further includes a stopper extending at least partially within the second bore and a handle coupled to the shaft.

Process for reducing gate blush and mold design for same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bruce M. Mulholland (Verona, KY), Kent R Miller (Lexington, KY), Michael P. Kowalski (Warren, MI) Assignee(s): (Irving, TX) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and process for injection molding polymer s is described. The system and process are designed to reduce gate blush. In one embodiment, an injection molding device injects a molten polymer composition into a mold cavity adjacent to an interior curved surface on the mold. The flow of the polymer material is parallel to a line that is tangent to the curved surface.

Metamaterial panel for enhancing wireless charging of electric vehicles Patent No.

Inventor(s): Shailesh N. Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI), Yanghe Liu (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A panel for wireless charging of an electric vehicle includes a metamaterial panel with a first shape and a second shape different than the first shape. The metamaterial panel is configured to be positioned between a transmitter coil of a wireless power transfer station (WPTS) and a receiver coil of the electric vehicle during wireless charging of the electric vehicle and change between the first shape and the second shape as a function of at least one of a size of the transmitter coil, a size of the receiver coil, and a distance between the transmitter coil and the receiver coil. A robot with at least one of a robotic arm and a robotic buggy can be included and the metamaterial panel can be coupled to the robot. And the robot is configured to position the metamaterial panel between the transmitter coil of the WPTS and the receiver coil of the electric vehicle during wireless charging of the electric vehicle.

System and method for vehicle sensor precipitation and debris deflection Patent No.

Inventor(s): Phillip W. Jesse (Albuquerque, NM) Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A precipitation shield device, and/or methods of manufacturing and/or using the shield device are provided. The shield device of embodiments includes functionality to prevent accumulation of precipitation over an imaging sensor. In embodiments, the shield device includes a base that enables the shield device to be mounted onto an imaging sensor. A shield body may be defined by two end walls and two lateral walls disposed around a central opening of the shield body. During operation, the central opening is aligned with a window of the imaging sensor. In embodiments, the end walls may have a surface configured to control an airflow flowing over the shield device to create a vortex over the central opening of the shield device. In embodiments, the vortex created over the central opening may deflect precipitation away from the central opening and may prevent the precipitation from accumulating over the window of the imaging sensor.

Systems and methods for variable energy regeneration cruise control Patent No.

Inventor(s): Nathan C. Westover (New Hudson, MI) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing variable energy regeneration cruise control, which involves dynamically increasing a limit of allowed energy regeneration in order to meet the deceleration need of the vehicle. The system and techniques leverage variable energy regeneration to allow for the additional energy resulting from deceleration to be stored (e.g., in a vehicle battery) for further use rather than being lost. Consequently, by ultimately providing additional stored energy, the disclosed variable energy regeneration cruise control system can realize advantages over conventional cruise control systems. A system can be programmed to dynamically adjust an amount of regenerative energy for decelerating a vehicle while a cruise control is activated. A regenerative braking system can decelerate the vehicle and store an amount of captured energy based on the amount of adjusted regenerative energy.

Object detection system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Menlo Park, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Seyhan Ucar (Mountain View, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, CA), Yongkang Liu (Mountain View, CA) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An object detection system for a vehicle includes a processor and a memory communicably coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to receive a priority assignment set by an occupant of a vehicle. The priority assignment corresponds to a customization of at least one warning characteristic. The at least one warning characteristic includes a distance threshold. The instructions also cause the processor to detect an object in an external environment of the vehicle and apply the priority assignment to the object. The instructions further cause the processor to issue a warning according to the at least one warning characteristic. According to the distance threshold, the warning is issued when a distance from the vehicle to the object meets the distance threshold.

Control system and method for a transportation network Patent No.

Inventor(s): Daniel McNair (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Transportation IP Holdings, LLC (Norwalk, CT) Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A control system including one or more processors that may determine vehicle locations of one or more vehicles and states of charge of vehicle energy storage devices onboard the one or more vehicles. The control system may include an energy chassis having a fuel source holding a supply of fuel, an energy converter to convert at least a portion of the supply of the fuel from the fuel source into electric energy, and a communication device to communicate with the processors. The processors may direct which of the one or more vehicles are to couple with and be powered by the electric energy of the energy chassis based on one or more of: the vehicle locations, the states of charge of the vehicle energy storage devices, an amount of the supply of the fuel of the energy chassis, and a chassis location of the energy chassis.

Payload saddle assemblies for use on aircraft Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kevin Fisher (Fort Worth, TX), Levi Charles Hefner (Dallas, TX), Manuel Adrian Gonzalez (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A tailsitter aircraft includes an airframe having first and second wings with first and second pylons extending therebetween, a thrust array attached to the airframe, payloads and payload saddle assemblies coupled to the pylons each configured to secure a respective payload. The thrust array includes propulsion assemblies configured to transition the airframe between a forward flight orientation for wing-borne lift and a VTOL orientation for thrust-borne lift. Each payload saddle assembly includes a latch assembly and a retainer configured to secure the respective payload against a respective pylon. A latch assembly is movable between various positions including an open position and a closed position and is configured to secure the respective payload in the closed position and release the respective payload in the open position. Each latch assembly is configured to move from the closed position to the open position to release the respective payload in the VTOL orientation.

High-speed VTOL drive-shaft systems and methods Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bradley Passe (Irving, TX), Kip Campbell (Hurst, TX) Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage, a pylon, a wing positioned between the fuselage and the pylon, and a plurality of drive shafts located inside the wing and adapted to drive a rotor associated with the pylon.

Adaptable transportation container systems for vehicles Patent No.

Inventor(s): Armin Lange (Addison, TX) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An adjustable transportation container system is provided including a container including a plurality of container segments defining a geometry, a container adjustment device interconnecting the plurality of container segments, one or more processors, and one or more memory modules. The one or more memory modules include a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to identify a weight distribution of the container, identify an adjusted geometry of the container, and actuate the container adjustment device to change the geometry of the container to conform to the adjusted geometry.

C H E M I S T R Y & M E T A L L U R G Y

Polymer masonry unit and method therefor Patent No.

Inventor(s): Dyllon Hagan (Fort Worth, TX) Assignee(s): Lithic Industries Holding Co. (Florence, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.

Roofing drip edge device and a method of installing a roofing drip edge device Patent No.

Inventor(s): James Willits (Fort Worth, TX), Mark Lienemann (Stillwater, MN), Randle Brown (Crawfordville, FL), Venkata Nagarajan (Hawthorn Woods, IL) Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing drip edge device that includes a drip edge comprising (i) an upper drip edge that is configured to be installed along an edge of a roofing surface, and (ii) a lower drip edge that is approximately at a right angle to the upper drip edge, a flashing strip member that is secured to the upper drip edge of the drip edge, such that a portion of the flashing strip member overhangs a first side edge of the drip edge, and a connecting member that is secured to the drip edge, such that a portion of the connecting member overhangs a second side edge of the drip edge. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of installing a roofing drip edge device.

Ember and flame resistant resettable automatic soffit vent Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brannon Scott Thompson (Castle Hayne, NC), Steven Vonderlehr Boehling (Wilmington, NC) Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An ember and flame resistant resettable automatic soffit vent includes a tray with ventilation openings formed in its floor. A mesh screen resides on the floor of the tray spanning the ventilation openings. A flat slide resides atop the screen and also has ventilation openings that match those of the tray. The slide has an open position wherein its ventilation openings align with those of the tray to allow airflow through the vent and a closed position wherein its ventilation openings are misaligned with the ventilation openings of the tray to close off airflow through the vent. The vent can be manually moved between its open and closed positions and one or more tension springs and a thermal link assembly cooperate to move the slide to its closed position if the vent is exposed to a high temperature cause by a fire very near a home. The vent also can be manually closed by a homeowner when a fire is threatening and then manually reopened when the fire threat passes without destroying the automatic closing feature of the vent.

Systems and methods for flood prevention Patent No.

Inventor(s): Gerry Graham (Fort Worth, TX), Jonathon Weiss (Fort Worth, TX), Stephen Graham (Austin, TX) Assignee(s): GHW Solutions, LLC (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Crain Caton James (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A comprehensive dry flood proofing solution to mitigate inland flooding risk for existing or new homes and small buildings. This family of integrated systems of the present disclosure each leverage the building"s structure to offer practical and affordable flood protection for those buildings constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. This family of solutions includes pluggable weep holes, entry door/garage door/window protectors, wall appurtenances and penetration protection, house wrap and debris barrier system for wall protection and sewage anti-backflow protection. The components of the solution are reusable, easy to deploy, and do not detract from the building"s permanent appearance. Furthermore, the solution allows for ingress/egress during flood events and can protect the building from standing water incursion up to 24 above slab elevation. The pre-flood design and preparation, the deployment immediately preceding flooding event and the subsequent removal after flooding event has passed is provided by both contractors and homeowners.

Grease-retaining frac valve seat insert Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jeremy Perkins (Cleburne, TX) Assignee(s): (Conroe, TX) Law Firm: MEHRMAN LAW OFFICE (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A grease-retaining frac valve insert to mitigate grease loss during operation of a frac valve, a frac valve assembly using one or more of the grease-retaining frac valve insert, and a wellhead including one or more frac valve assemblies using one or more of the grease-retaining frac valve inserts. The frac valve assembly includes a valve gate defining a valve aperture movable from an wellhead operating position to the valve open position. The grease-retaining frac valve insert includes a seal plate defining a cuff receptacle. A valve sealing cuff is removably received in the cuff receptacle. The valve sealing cuff carries a face sealing groove for sealing against the valve aperture as the valve gate is moved between the wellhead operating position to the valve open position.

Flow restrictor method and apparatus Patent No.

Inventor(s): Daniel Brewer (Fort Worth, TX), Patrick R. McCarthy (Springtown, TX) Assignee(s): Epic Lift Systems (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Park, Vaughan, Fleming Dowler LLP (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and apparatuses that include a manifold block. The manifold block includes a production line flow path and a flow path from a wellhead to a lubricator. The manifold block further includes an insert region configured to receive a removable flow restrictor wherein the insert region is separate from the production line flow path and the flow path from the wellhead to the lubricator.

Low-density ceramic floats for use in a downhole environment Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ryan M. Novelen (Carrollton, TX), Ryan W. McChesney (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX) Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Provided is a float for use with a fluid flow control device, a fluid flow control device, a method for manufacturing a fluid flow control device, and a well system. The float, in one aspect, includes a ceramic base material having one or more cavities therein, the ceramic base material and the one or more cavities creating a net density for the float that is between a first density of a desired fluid and a second density of an undesired fluid, such that the float may control fluid flow through a flow control device when encountering the desired fluid or the undesired fluid.

Failsafe safety valve with linear electromechanical actuation Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Scott (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A linear electromechanical actuator with a failsafe design may be used with a downhole flow control system. In one example, a subsurface safety valve for controlling flow of production fluids includes a valve closure element moveable between an open position and a closed position in response to a linear movement of an actuating member. A biasing member biases the valve closure element to the closed position. A power section with an electrically-powered motor drives a rotation. A drive section coupled to the power section converts the rotation of the motor to the linear movement of the actuating member to at least open the subsurface safety valve. A clutch selectively decouples the power section from the drive section in response to a power loss.

Adaptive fluid switches having a temporary configuration Patent No.

Inventor(s): Liang Zhao (Allen, TX), Xinqi Rong (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Floway Innovations, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An adaptive fluid switch for regulating the production rate of a fluid. The adaptive fluid switch includes a fluid control valve having a self-impinging valve element with at least one dissolvable plug configured to initially block fluid flow therethrough. After dissolution of the dissolvable plug and when the fluid produced through the adaptive fluid switch has a viscosity greater than a first predetermined level, the fluid follows a low resistance flow path in the self-impinging valve element but when the fluid has a viscosity less than a second predetermined level, the fluid follows a high resistance flow path in the self-impinging valve element, thereby regulating the production rate of the fluid responsive to changes in the viscosity of the fluid.

Cluster gun system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christopher Brian Sokolove (Midlothian, TX), Shane Matthew Wilson (Waxahachie, TX) Assignee(s): Hunting Titan, Inc. (Pampa, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, using a shaped charge housing containing a cluster of one or more shaped charges. The cluster contains with the apex ends facing each other, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator located in the middle of the cluster of the one or more shaped charges. The shaped charge housing can be one of many shaped charge housings coupled together to perforate in a plurality of single planes.

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Universal tube stub plug with seal port Patent No.

Inventor(s): John C. Lantz (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Compart Systems Pte. Ltd. (Singapore, , SG) Law Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC (Local + 4 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A fluid substrate comprising a manifold including a circular opening, a tube stub plug coupled with the manifold at the circular opening, wherein an anti-rotation feature prevents the tube stub plug from rotating with respect to the manifold.

Method and system for identifying indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor installation location Patent No.

Inventor(s): Calvin Michaelis (Carrollton, TX) Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of monitoring a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to detect installation location of at least one indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor. The method includes monitoring, by a controller, operation of the HVAC system, determining, by the controller, whether power exists at a duct terminal of the at least one IAQ monitor and responsive to a determination that the power exists at the duct terminal of the at least one IAQ monitor, configuring, the at least one IAQ monitor as being installed within a ductwork.

Occupancy tracking using environmental information Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bhavana Chadive (Richardson, TX), F N U Kriti (Dallas, TX), Prasad Mecheri Chandravihar (Richardson, TX), Sunil Bondalapati (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An occupancy tracking device configured to receive sound samples, to identify voices within the sound samples, and to determine a first occupancy level based on the identified voices. The device is further configured to identify user devices connected to an access point and to determine a second occupancy level based on the user devices that are connected to the access point. The device is further configured to measure a signal strength of a network connection with the access point and to determine a third occupancy level based on the signal strength of the network connection with the access point. The device is further configured to determine a predicted occupancy level based on the first occupancy level, the second occupancy level, and the third occupancy level and to control a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system based on the predicted occupancy level.

Thermal metamaterials for directional emission in heat transfer systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ercan Mehmet Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Masaki Nakaoka (Ann Arbor, MI), Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Ziqi Yu (Ann Arbor, MI) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A multi-mode heat transfer system includes an emitter device with an inner core surrounded by an outer core having an outer surface and an emission surface disposed on the outer surface. The emission surface includes a thermal metamaterial configured to direct heat from the inner core in at least two desired directions to an object other than the emitter device. The object can include a thermal receiver devices, for example two receiver devices and the emission surface can direct heat to two different receiver devices spaced apart from the emitter device.

Quick-connect muzzle accessory Patent No.

Inventor(s): Benjamin Ni Ye (North Richland Hills, TX), Richard Trevor Simpson Roe (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Shadow Systems LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A muzzle accessory assembly is provided. The assembly includes a muzzle accessory having a main body with a proximal end, a distal end, a through-channel extending longitudinally between the proximal end and the distal end, a keyed receptacle within the through-channel, and a slot, and a lock within the slot of the main body, the lock being positionable into an unlocked position and a locked position; and a firearm barrel within the through-channel of the main body, the firearm barrel having a chamber for receiving a firearm round, a firing tube extending distally from the chamber, and a coupling engaging the keyed receptacle of the main body, in which the firearm barrel is removable from the through-channel of the main body when the lock is in the unlocked position, and the firearm barrel is locked longitudinally and rotationally within the through-channel of the main body when the lock is in the locked position.

Sound-based prognostics for a combustion air inducer Patent No.

Inventor(s): Glenn William Kowald (Carrollton, TX), Payam Delgoshaei (Addison, TX) Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A device is configured to operate a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The device is further configured to determine that the speed of a combustion air inducer has exceeded a speed threshold value. The device is further configured to receive an audio signal from a microphone while operating the HVAC system, to identify an audio signature for the combustion air inducer from an audio signature library, and to determine the audio signature for the combustion air inducer is present within the audio signal. The device is further configured to determine a fault type based on the determination that the audio signature for the combustion air inducer is present within the audio signal.

Virtual quality control interpolation and process feedback in the production of memory devices Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kei Samura (Yokohama, , JP), Masaaki Higashitani (Cupertino, CA), Tsuyoshi Sendoda (Kuwana, , JP), Yusuke Ikawa (Yokohama, , JP) Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX) Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: To provide more test data during the manufacture of non-volatile memories and other integrated circuits, machine learning is used to generate virtual test values. Virtual test results are interpolated for one set of tests for devices on which the test is not performed based on correlations with other sets of tests. In one example, machine learning determines a correlation study between bad block values determined at die sort and photo-limited yield (PLY) values determined inline during processing. The correlation can be applied to interpolate virtual inline PLY data for all of the memory dies, allowing for more rapid feedback on the processing parameters for manufacturing the memory dies and making the manufacturing process more efficient and accurate. In another set of embodiments, the machine learning is used to extrapolate limited metrology (e.g., critical dimension) test data to all of the memory die through interpolated virtual metrology data values.

Method and apparatus for automatic detection of antenna site conditions Patent No.

Inventor(s): Sandbekkhaug Odd (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): ADVA Optical Networking SE (Meiningen OT Dreissigacker, , DE) Law Firm: Jenkins, Taylor Hunt, P.A. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for automatic detection of antenna site conditions, ASC, at an antenna site, AS, of an antenna, A, the method comprising the steps of providing (S[b]1[/b]) signal source observations, SSO, derived from signals received by the antenna, A, from at least one signal source, SS, and transforming (S[b]2[/b]) the signal source observations, SSO, into images fed to a trained image-processing artificial intelligence, AI, model which calculates antenna site conditions, ASC, at an antenna site, AS, of the respective antenna, A.

Method and apparatus for flow line parameter interpretation with diverse flow models Patent No.

Inventor(s): Dingding Chen (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Improved systematic inversion methodology applied to formation testing data interpretation with spherical, radial and/or cylindrical flow models is disclosed. A method of determining a flow line parameter includes determining a diverse set of flow models and selecting at least one flow model from the diverse set of flow models representative, at least in part, of a formation tester tool, at least one formation, at least one fluid, and at least one flow of the at least one fluid. The method further includes lowering the formation testing tool into the at least one formation to intersect with the formation at least one formation and sealing a probe of the formation tester placed in fluid communication with the at least one formation. The method further includes initiating flow from the at least one formation and utilizing the at least one selected flow model to predict the flow line parameter.

Mesogen polarizer Patent No.

Inventor(s): James Mulligan (Ramsey, MN), Jared Johnson (Ramsey, MN), Jeffrey Brown (Ramsey, MN), Joseph Leaman (Ramsey, MN), Michael Boulineau (Ramsey, MN), Michael Marshall (Ramsey, MN), Sandy Goebel (Ramsey, MN) Assignee(s): HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc. (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: Inskeep IP Group, Inc. (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.

[G02B] (G02F takes precedence; optical elements specially adapted for use in lighting devices or systems thereof F21V 1/00-F21V 13/00; measuring-instruments, see the relevant subclass of class G01, e.g. optical rangefinders G01C; testing of optical elements, systems, or apparatus G01M 11/00; spectacles G02C; apparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for projecting or viewing them G03B; sound lenses G10K 11/30; electron and ion "optics" H01J; X-ray "optics" H01J, H05G 1/00; optical elements structurally combined with electric discharge tubes H01J 5/16, H01J 29/89, H01J 37/22; microwave "optics" H01Q; combination of optical elements with television receivers H04N 5/72; optical systems or arrangements in colour television systems H04N 9/00; heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas H05B 3/84) [7]

Improving power supply rejection ratio across load and supply variances Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ramakrishna Ankamreddi (Bangalore, , IN), Saurabh Rai (Bangalore, , IN) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Described embodiments include a circuit for reducing output voltage noise in a voltage regulator includes an amplifier having first and second amplifier inputs, a compensation terminal and an amplifier output. The first amplifier input is coupled to a reference voltage terminal, and the compensation terminal coupled to an output terminal. A buffer amplifier has a buffer input and a buffer output, and the buffer input is coupled to the amplifier output. A first transistor is coupled between a supply voltage terminal and the output terminal, and has a first control terminal that is coupled to the buffer output. A boost current injection circuit has a boost input and a boost output, and the boost input is coupled to the supply voltage terminal. A second transistor is coupled between the boost output and the compensation terminal, and has a second control terminal.

Interrupt handling method and apparatus for slow peripherals Patent No.

Inventor(s): Maneesh Soni (Bangalore, , IN), Nikunj Khare (Bangalore, , IN), Rajeev Suvarna (Bangalore, , IN) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Disclosed examples include interrupt handling circuitry and methods for managing interrupts of a fast clock domain circuit operated according to a first clock signal by a slow clock domain circuit operated according to a second clock signal in which an interrupt generator circuit generates an interrupt input signal synchronized to the second clock signal, and an interrupt clear circuit selectively resets the interrupt generator circuit in response to an acknowledgment signal from the first circuit asynchronously with respect to the second clock signal.

Reconfiguration of a computing system using a circuit switch Patent No.

Inventor(s): Terrel Morris (Garland, TX) Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX) Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Example implementations relate to executing a workload in a computing system including processing devices, memory devices, and a circuit switch. An example includes identifying first and second instruction-level portions to be consecutively executed by the computing system; determining a first subset of processing devices and a first subset of memory devices to be used to execute the first instruction-level portion; controlling the circuit switch to interconnect the first subset of processing devices and the first subset of memory devices during execution of the first instruction-level portion; determining a second subset of the processing devices and a second subset of the memory devices to be used to execute the second instruction-level portion; and controlling the circuit switch to interconnect the second subset of processing devices and the second subset of memory devices during execution of the second instruction-level portion.

Data recovery validation test Patent No.

Inventor(s): Emre Ozgener (Anna, TX) Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL) Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Techniques are described for a data recovery validation test. In examples, a processor receives a command to be included in the validation test that is configured to validate performance of an activity by a server prior to a failure to perform the activity by the server. The processor stores the validation test including the command on a memory device, and prior to the failure of the activity by the server, executes the validation test including the command responsive to an input. The processor receives results of the validation test corresponding to the command and indicating whether the server performed the activity in accordance with a standard for the activity during the validation test. The processor provides the results of the validation test in a user interface.

Tracking debug events from an autonomous module through a data pipeline Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jason Lynn Peck (Sugar Land, TX), Joseph Raymond Michael Zbiciak (Alviso, CA) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for identifying a debug event associated with a data element of a data stream, and performing debugging when a processor executes a software program in connection with the data stream. The debug event is tracked through a data pipeline to the processor. In an embodiment, the debug event is acted on only when the processor is ready to consume the data element associated with the debug event. In an embodiment, the debug event is determined by monitoring iteration counts of loop counters associated with an address generator and comparing the iteration counts to respective stored count values.

Method and apparatus for vector permutation Patent No.

Inventor(s): Dheera Balasubramanian Samudrala (Richardson, TX), Duc Quang Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Mujibur Rahman (Plano, TX), Peter Richard Dent (Bournemouth, , GB), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method is provided that includes performing, by a processor in response to a vector permutation instruction, permutation of values stored in lanes of a vector to generate a permuted vector, wherein the permutation is responsive to a control storage location storing permute control input for each lane of the permuted vector, wherein the permute control input corresponding to each lane of the permuted vector indicates a value to be stored in the lane of the permuted vector, wherein the permute control input for at least one lane of the permuted vector indicates a value of a selected lane of the vector is to be stored in the at least one lane, and storing the permuted vector in a storage location indicated by an operand of the vector permutation instruction.

Methods and apparatus for eviction in dual datapath victim cache system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and s of manufacture are disclosed to evict in a dual datapath victim cache system. An example apparatus includes a cache storage, a cache controller operable to receive a first memory operation and a second memory operation concurrently, comparison logic operable to identify if the first and second memory operations missed in the cache storage, and a replacement policy component operable to, when at least one of the first and second memory operations corresponds to a miss in the cache storage, reserve an entry in the cache storage to evict based on the first and second memory operations.

Systems, methods, and apparatus to enable data aggregation and adaptation in hardware acceleration subsystems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian Chae (Duluth, GA), Mihir Mody (Karnataka, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Reddy Allu (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and s of manufacture are disclosed herein to enable data aggregation and pattern adaptation in hardware acceleration subsystems. In some examples, a hardware acceleration subsystem includes a first scheduler, a first hardware accelerator coupled to the first scheduler to process at least a first data element and a second data element, and a first load store engine coupled to the first hardware accelerator, the first load store engine configured to communicate with the first scheduler at a superblock level by sending a done signal to the first scheduler in response to determining that a block count is equal to a first BPR value and aggregate the first data element and the second data element based on the first BPR value to generate a first aggregated data element.

Managing relational databases Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Allen Erickson (Farmersville, TX) Assignee(s): (San Francisco, CA) Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A relational database for migrating data in a workflow between databases in different environments. Graphical user interfaces are generated through which database management scripts are automatically generated for migrating data between environments. Generally, the database management scripts are compatible with database attributes. The database management scripts are executed to update data tables stored on the databases.

Data harmonization across multiple sources Patent No.

Inventor(s): Arjun Coimbatore Nagarasan (Lewisville, TX), Prabhu Gururaj (McKinney, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX), Shilpi Harpavat (Plano, TX), Shreyash Taywade (Dallas, TX), Weiping Liu (Plano, TX), Yukun Zeng (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: In another example, a device includes a processor and a computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include acquiring a plurality of data items from a plurality of data sources, wherein the at least two data sources data sources of the plurality of data sources are maintained by different entities, normalizing attributes of the plurality of data items, using a first machine learning technique, matching at least two data items of the plurality of data items to form a grouping, wherein the matching is based on similarities observed in the attributes of the at least two data items subsequent to the normalizing, and creating a single profile for an individual associated with the at least two data items, based on the grouping, wherein the single profile consolidates the attributes of the at least two data items.

Self-organizing maps for adaptive individualized user preference determination for recommendation systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Haripriya Srinivasaraghavan (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A computing device may include a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a selection of a content catalog item or a search query from a user; generate an input vector based on the selected content catalog item or the search query; and map the generated input vector onto one or more points on a self-organizing map associated with the user. The processor may be further configured to select a set of points within a particular distance of the one or more points; reverse map the selected set of points to a plurality of content catalog items using the self-organizing map associated with the user; and present one or more of the plurality of content catalog items to the user as recommended content catalog items for the user.

Methods and systems for filtering vehicle information Patent No.

Inventor(s): Avid Ghamsari (Plano, TX), Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Plano, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX) Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for filtering vehicle information. For instance, the method may include receiving a vehicle search request from a user device, the vehicle search request including conditions with corresponding weights. The method may also include, in response to receiving the vehicle search request, forming a search query based on the conditions and the weights of the vehicle search request; obtaining vehicle information; filtering the vehicle information based on the search query to obtain a result set and a partial match set; and transmitting a search result message based on the result set and the partial match set to the user device.

Secure biometric-based smart card activation method and system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX) Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method and system of performing an authentication of a person in order to activate a smart card for access to a secured resource is disclosed. The system and method are configured to collect image data and compare the image data to facial model data stored on the smart card. The system detects whether there is a match between the image data and any facial signatures previously collected and stored in the smart card. If there is a match, the system verifies an identity of the person and can be configured to automatically activate the smart card for a limited period of time.

Secure base activation image for edge day zero secure infrastructure provisioning Patent No.

Inventor(s): William Jeffery White (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX) Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of implementing a self-provisioning computer system is shown. The method includes storing a secure base activation image on a computer system. This includes storing executable code to implement enhanced network discovery configured to first attempt to determine if a private TCP port is open and if the private TCP port is not open to default to use of a public URL on a well-known TCP port at the computer system. This further includes storing executable code to implement an auto-connection service configured to automatically connect to a remote activation service to perform identification and attestation of the computer system. This further includes storing executable code to implement a secure vault for cryptographic secrets.

Managing storage of secrets in memories of baseboard management controllers Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christopher M. Wesneski (The Colony, TX) Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX) Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus includes a host and a baseboard management controller. The baseboard management controller includes a semiconductor package; and the semiconductor package includes a memory, a security hardware processor; and a main hardware processor. The main hardware processor causes the baseboard management controller to serve as an agent that, independently from the host, responds to communications with a remote management entity to manage the host. The security hardware processor manages the storage of a secret of the host in the memory.

Matching process system and method Patent No.

Inventor(s): James C. Stone (Addison, TX), Jonathan Badeen (North Hollywood, CA), Kenneth B. Hoskins (Plano, TX), Sean Rad (Los Angeles, CA), Todd M. Carrico (Sachse, TX) Assignee(s): MATCH GROUP, LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for profile matching includes receiving a plurality of user profiles, each user profile comprising traits of a respective user. The method includes receiving a preference indication for a first user profile of the plurality of user profiles. The method also includes determining a potential match user profile of the plurality of user profiles based on the preference indication for the first user profile. The method also includes presenting the potential match user profile to a second user.

NAND string read voltage adjustment Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Yanjie Wang (Santa Clara, CA), Yi Song (San Jose, CA) Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison, TX) Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus includes a control circuit configured to connect to NAND strings that are connected to bit lines, where each bit line is connected to a plurality of NAND strings in a corresponding plurality of regions of a block. The control circuit is configured to apply a read voltage in read operations directed to NAND strings of the plurality of regions of the block and subsequently adjust the read voltage by a first predetermined amount for read operations directed to NAND strings of a first region of the block. The control circuit is further configured to adjust the read voltage by a second predetermined amount for read operations directed to NAND strings of a second region of the block. The first and second predetermined amounts are based on respective locations of the first and second regions in the block.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered legacy scenarios for use within a mobile application Patent No.

Inventor(s): Prejish Thomas (Plano, TX), Priyank Shah (Plano, TX), Rajan Jhaveri (Plano, TX), Ramakrishna R. Yannam (Plano, TX), Ryan Strug (Plano, TX), Saahithi Chillara (Plano, TX), Steven Zhao (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for condensing user communications relating to a topic is provided. The system may include a processor and a non-transitory memory. The processor may: designate a topic of user interest; retrieve legacy communications; and remove duplicative communications. The processor may form a topic-centric training set for a neural network. The topic-centric training set may be based on the legacy communications, legacy intelligence, and the plurality of outcomes and may be delimited by an analysis of the database. The processor may synthesize the neural network using the topic-centric training set in order to assign individual weights to each of a plurality of nodes in the neural network. In response to a selection of the topic of user interest, the processor may generate a plurality of user options based on the neural network. The system may include a display in order to prompt the user to select one of the options.

Voice assistant system and method for performing voice activated machine translation Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ananth Hegde (Frisco, TX), Sitaram Yarlagadda (Plano, TX), Srikanth Rangabhatla (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (New York, NY) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for performing a query based on a natural language voice input is provided. The method includes receiving, via a microphone, a voice input of a user, and converting the voice input into a first text data object. The method further includes converting the first text data object into a first technical language object using AI, and submitting a query based on the first technical language object. A query result in a second technical language object is retrieved in response to the query, and the query result is converted into a second text data object using AI. The method further converts the second text object into a voice data object indicating the query result, and outputs a voice signal to provide the information of the query result in a natural language form to the user.

Generative experiments for application deployment in 5G networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mathews Thomas (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s): (Armonk, NY) Law Firm: Intelletek Law Group, PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A computer implemented method determines a placement of an application being added to a network. The method includes determining a logical-physical mapping for the application. Sub-graphs in the logical-physical mapping are identified. A stored application in a catalog of applications previously used in the network is located. The stored application includes one of the sub-graphs in the logical-physical mapping. An experiment is generated, performed by a computing device running a neural network model, using the sub-graphs. The experiment includes inducing a physical node mapping for the sub-graph. A cost function associated with a placement of the application being added to the network to one or more physical nodes in the induced physical node mapping is determined.

Execution or write mask generation for data selection in a multi-threaded, self-scheduling reconfigurable computing fabric Patent No.

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for configurable computing. A representative system includes an asynchronous packet network having a plurality of data transmission lines forming a data path transmitting operand data; a synchronous mesh communication network; a plurality of configurable circuits arranged in an array, each configurable circuit of the plurality of configurable circuits coupled to the asynchronous packet network and to the synchronous mesh communication network, each configurable circuit of the plurality of configurable circuits adapted to perform a plurality of computations; each configurable circuit of the plurality of configurable circuits comprising: a memory storing operand data; and an execution or write mask generator adapted to generate an execution mask or a write mask identifying valid bits or bytes transmitted on the data path or stored in the memory for a current or next computation.

System for automatically generating electronic artifacts using extended functionality Patent No.

Inventor(s): Douglas James Goddard (McKinney, TX), George Wesley Cleveland (Dallas, TX), Juvenita Sheela Jothi Santha Kumar (Carrollton, TX), Patrick Edward Neal (Frisco, TX), Sujit Kumar (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system is provided for automatically generating electronic artifacts using extended functionality. In particular, the system may use a template-based process to automatically generate artifacts based on a defined set of parameters and/or variables. The system may further use one or more plugins which may provide extended functionality with respect to the artifact generation process. Accordingly, the artifact generation process may include initializing a parameter list based on application parameters and/or plugin parameters, processing the parameters, generating variables based on the parameters, and replacing variables in scheme template files with appropriate values (e.g., user supplied or plugin generated values) to output an artifact file to a predetermined location. In this way, the system provides a robust and efficient way to automatically generate artifacts.

System call management in a user-mode, multi-threaded, self-scheduling processor Patent No.

Inventor(s): Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID) Law Firm: Gamburd Law Group LLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Representative apparatus, method, and system embodiments are disclosed for a self-scheduling processor which also provides additional functionality. Representative embodiments include a self-scheduling processor, comprising: a processor core adapted to execute a received instruction; and a core control circuit adapted to automatically schedule an instruction for execution by the processor core in response to a received work descriptor data packet. In another embodiment, the core control circuit is also adapted to schedule a fiber create instruction for execution by the processor core, to reserve a predetermined amount of memory space in a thread control memory to store return arguments, and to generate one or more work descriptor data packets to another processor or hybrid threading fabric circuit for execution of a corresponding plurality of execution threads. Event processing, data path management, system calls, memory requests, and other new instructions are also disclosed.

Memory efficient and scalable approach to stimulus (waveform) reading Patent No.

Inventor(s): Anup Kumar Sultania (Plano, TX), Mark W. Brown (Little Elm, TX) Assignee(s): Synopsys, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Embodiments relate to reading signals from a stimulus file produced by an emulator into a data store. A method includes executing, by a set of one or more worker processes, reading tasks. Each reading task is executable independent of other reading tasks. Each reading task includes reading a time slice of a signal from a stimulus file produced by a hardware emulator, and pushing a partial waveform corresponding to the time slice to a data store. The partial waveform includes a head and a tail that each has a smaller data size than an entirety of the partial waveform. The method further includes executing stitching tasks. The stitching tasks include pulling the heads and tails of the partial waveform from the data store, modifying the heads and tails to indicate a temporal order of the partial waveforms, and pushing the modified heads and tails back to the data store.

Method and system for distributed application programming interface management Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jason Hess (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): (New York, NY) Law Firm: (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for facilitating distributed application programming interface (API) management by using an API gateway is disclosed. The method includes receiving, via a network interface, a request that includes a consumer request to access an API; approving the request based on a predetermined criterion; generating, based on a result of the approving, a credential that includes an access credential corresponding to the request; updating the API gateway with the credential; applying a setting to the API gateway based on the credential; and exposing a management API that corresponds to the API gateway.

Grounded operations management system and method therefor Patent No.

Inventor(s): Angela Roush (Fort Worth, TX), Douglas Harvey Gage (Como, MS), Jimmy H Pang (Southlake, TX) Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A grounded operations facilities management system is disclosed that can facilitate communications in grounded operations facilities. Specifically, a method is provided for managing and supervising trucks as they park in truck spots to await freight deposits. Check-in instances reflecting, among other things, the actual truck spot a fleet vehicle is parked in can be retrieved by a client from a server or database in operable communication with the client, and upon instantiation and execution of several processes, the check-in instance can be updated and retrieved/served as needed throughout the system. The system can be managed and controlled via a geofence, such that fleet vehicle operators can only check-in to particular truck spots when located within the geofence.

Hosting e-commerce based on cloud computing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Anthony Glenn Aylor (Frisco, TX), Benjamin Franklin Clay (LaGrange, NC), Dennis Raae Mercer, Jr. (Coppell, TX), Gautham K. Kudva (Flower Mound, TX), Jessica Samantha Piikklia (Plano, TX), Junli Yuan (Plano, TX), Mark Loui Assignee(s): Blackhawk Engagement Solutions (DE), Inc. (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of secure automated communication comprises communicating by a computer with a cloud computing service having an address in a first Internet domain, the communicating performed during a first electronic commerce session using an electronic commerce web page rendered by a browser executing on the computer; communicating by the computer with a transaction server having an address in the first Internet domain via a virtual private network (VPN), the communicating performed during the first electronic commerce session using the electronic commerce web page rendered by the browser; determining when the browser is accessing a product information portion of the electronic commerce web page during the first electronic commerce session; determining when the browser is providing confidential information to the electronic commerce web page during the first electronic commerce session; and directing the confidential information to the transaction server via the virtual private network during the first electronic commerce session.

General purpose blockchain Patent No.

Inventor(s): David Bernard Thaw (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Idea Intellectual Limited (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A general purpose blockchain (GPB) platform for creating, maintaining, and managing a distributed ledger. The GPB comprises multiple nodes, each configured to host a GPB for storing GPB arbitrary objects. Each GPB arbitrary object comprises an object data, wherein the object data being a structured or unstructured data; a basic data structure implemented in a data markup language that provides self-description of the object data with at least fields for storing the object"s origin, the object"s owner, the object"s transfer history, object"s modification/transformation history, the object type, and the object data; and a universal interface for providing an encapsulation or reference to the object data for accessing the object data and an transformation function to allow interoperability of object data of different formats. A plurality of GPB s collectively maintain consensus of changes of the stored GPB arbitrary objects with a plurality of other GPBs.

Auxiliary battery power authentication system for use with an EMV contactless secure transaction card Patent No.

Inventor(s): Sowdagar Riyaz (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A contactless secure transaction card is provided. The transaction card can include an integrated circuit and an auxiliary battery power authentication system. The card can further include a touch screen for receiving a biometrically recognizable user finger depression, a magnetic strip including transaction card information and a plurality of antenna coils. The coils receive inductive power from the NFC reader and transmit, and receive, communications signals to, and from, the NFC reader, respectively. The card may also include an auxiliary battery power authentication system including a memory circuit for storing at least one biometric characteristic associated with the finger depression, an authentication circuit. The authentication circuit verifies, in response to receiving the finger depression, the at least one biometric characteristic associated with the finger depression, and an auxiliary power system powers the memory circuit and the authentication circuit independent of the inductive power received from the NFC reader.

Automatically inserting an identifier into an item record using a web interface in embedded code on a website associated with a nonprofit entity, and generating, using the identifier, an impact statement communicating a value in charitable go Patent No.

Inventor(s): Raymond J. Gary, Jr. (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): iDonate LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method of processing, within a single procedure, cash equivalents and fix assets from any disposition class. The method includes identifying the benefactor and asset to be donation. Once identified, the asset is classified into one of three disposition classes. The disposition classes are used to determine the value for valuing. Once the value is determined, an impact statement is generated. Depending on the disposition class, the item is either converted to funds directly or through an intermediary. Once the item is converted to funds, the funds are transferred to the identified benefactor.

Computer vision system for object tracking and time-to-collision Patent No.

Inventor(s): Edmund Dawes Zink (Rockwall, TX) Assignee(s): Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (Wolfsburg, , DE) Law Firm: LOZA LOZA, LLP (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Technologies and techniques for vehicle perception. A contour extractor apparatus extracts contours from image data. Mapping offsets are determined between at least some of the grid points of a current image map and respective grid points of a next image map, and image velocity vectors are determined for at least some of mapping offsets. At least some of the grid points of the next image are warped to the respective grid points of the current image map. A determination is made if a contour of the warped grid points of the next image matches a contour of the respective grid points of the current map within a configured parameter. Object movement movement may then be determined from the image data, if the contour of the warped grid points of the next image matches the contour of the respective grid points of the current map within the configured parameter.

Tracking two-dimensional objects in a three-dimensional coordinate space Patent No.

Inventor(s): Nik Willwerth (Princeton, TX), Paul Aarseth (Murphy, TX), Ross Bates (Dallas, TX), Ruben Luna (Grapevine, TX) Assignee(s): Worlds Enterprises, Inc. (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method includes accessing 2D data generated by a plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors are located within a physical environment. The method further includes identifying, by analyzing the 2D data, a physical object that is physically located within the physical environment. The method further includes displaying, in a graphical user interface, a virtual 3D environment that corresponds to the physical environment. The method further includes displaying a virtual object in the virtual 3D environment. The virtual object is a visual representation of the physical object identified in the 2D data and a location of the virtual object in the virtual 3D environment corresponds to a physical location of the physical object in the physical environment. The method further includes displaying movements of the virtual object in the virtual 3D environment that correspond to movements of the physical object within the physical environment.

System and method for enabling wagering event between sports activity players with stored event metrics Patent No.

Inventor(s): Daniel Sahl (Henderson, NV), William Choung (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Artificial Intelligence Experiential Technologies, LLC (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Individual sports event activities are recorded along with metric results of individual or collective results of the activities. The data from these recordings and metrics are provided to a central gaming server. Individual players offer wagers of value to be used in competition against other individual or groups of players. The central gaming server compares the metrics of at least two individual players that have offered wagers of values and determines a winning individual player based on the comparison of metrics.

Surveillance system and method for predicting patient falls using motion feature patterns Patent No.

Inventor(s): Derek del Carpio (Corinth, TX), Steven Gail Johnson (Highland Village, TX) Assignee(s): CareView Communications, Inc. (Lewisville, TX) Law Firm: Meister Seelig Fein PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method and system for detecting a fall risk condition, the system comprising a surveillance camera configured to generate a plurality of frames showing an area in which a patient at risk of falling is being monitored, and a computer system comprising memory and logic circuitry configured to store motion feature patterns that are extracted from video recordings, the motion feature patterns are representative of motion associated with real alarm cases and false-alarm cases of fall events, receive a fall alert from a classifier, determine motion features of one or more frames from the plurality of frames that correspond to the fall alert; compare the motion features of the one or more frames with the motion feature patterns, and determine whether to confirm the fall alert based on the comparison.

Communicating information about parking space availability Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, CA) Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for communicating information about parking space availability can include a processor and a memory. The memory can store a calculations module and a communications module. The calculations module can include instructions that cause the processor to: (1) obtain a current count of spaces available for parking in an area designated for parking and (2) calculate, based on the current count and information, a revised count of the spaces. The information can indicate that a second vehicle has moved into or out of the area. The communications module can include instructions that cause the processor to: (1) receive, from a first vehicle, the information and (2) cause the revised count to be communicated to a component of a vehicle, in a vicinity of the area, for an action to be performed. The first vehicle can be parked. The information can be received via a sensor of the first vehicle.

Signboard assembly and fully transparent solar LED luminous signboard Patent No.

Inventor(s): Peter Tian (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Ni, Wang Massand, PLLC (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a signboard assembly and a fully transparent solar LED luminous signboard. The signboard assembly comprises: a U-shaped sealing ring, a patterned reflective film, a light-diffusing plate, a light-guiding plate, an LED light bar, a white reflective film, a back plate, a signboard bracket, and a control box. The full-transparent solar LED luminous signboard includes a solar power supply assembly and the signboard assembly as described above. The present invention adopts side light emitting principle, wherein light is guided through the light-guiding plate, is reflected by the reflective film, and is homogenized by the light-diffusing plate, so that the whole signboard is finally illuminated uniformly. The problem that the traffic sign is difficult to identify is solved.

High-fidelity, low-contact data retrieval from legacy tapes Patent No.

Inventor(s): Charles Sobey (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): ChannelScience, LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Scale LLP (8 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for retrieving information from tapes. The first group of read elements may be positioned adjacent to the first track and the second group of read element may be adjacent to the second track. In some embodiments, the system may include a second read sensor. Multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track may be collected using multiple read elements of the first group, A composite interpretation of a set of data encoded on the first track may be generated based on the multiple readings of the electromagnetic fields generated by the first track that are collected by the multiple read elements of the first group.

Magnetoresistive memory device and method of operating same using ferroelectric-controlled exchange coupling Patent No.

Inventor(s): Alan Kalitsov (San Jose, CA), Ananth Kaushik (Santa Clara, CA), Derek Stewart (Livermore, CA), Gerardo Bertero (Fremont, CA) Assignee(s): (Addison, TX) Law Firm: (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A magnetoresistive memory cell includes a magnetoresistive layer stack containing a reference layer, a nonmagnetic spacer layer, and a free layer. A ferroelectric material layer having two stable ferroelectric states is coupled to a strain-modulated ferromagnetic layer to alter a sign of magnetic exchange coupling between the strain-modulated ferromagnetic layer and the free layer. The strain-modulated ferromagnetic layer may be the reference layer or a perpendicular magnetic anisotropy layer that is located proximate to the ferroelectric material layer. The magnetoresistive memory cell may be configured as a three-terminal device or as a two-terminal device, and may be configured as a tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) device or as a giant magnetoresistance (GMR) device.

System and method for workflow management and image review Patent No.

Inventor(s): John Zarate (Crowley, TX), Matthew Long (Colleyville, TX), Michael Emory (Mansfield, TX), Rishi Seth (Southlake, TX) Assignee(s): RAD AI, Inc. (San Francisco, CA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing radiological workflow management and medical image review is disclosed. A preferred embodiment provides a system interoperable with various RIS and PACS systems and that provides efficient access to information, a dynamic prioritized worklist that constantly changes to address optimize distribution of studies and timely review. The novel system facilitates automated assignment, communication between physicians, technicians and radiologists regarding orders, radiographs, reports and studies. The system analyzes exam data, urgency and pendency times, among other things, to automatically determine an overall priority for each case. Cases are assigned for review in the most efficient time, resulting in optimal turnaround time and improved patient care.

Information management system and method Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christian Bauer (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): CALMWAVE, INC. (Seattle, WA) Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining an incident as the occurrence of a plurality of required alarms; defining an event as the occurrence of a plurality of required incidents; monitoring a plurality of devices to detect the occurrence of alarms, thus defining a plurality of detected alarms; and defining the event as having occurred if the plurality of detected alarms includes the plurality of required alarms for each of the plurality of required incidents.

Apparatus, method, and computer program Patent No.

Inventor(s): Devaki Chandramouli (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Espoo, , FI) Law Firm: Lippes Mathias LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Various example embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatuses, methods and computer programs. For instance, an apparatus may include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer code, the at least one memory and the computer code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least to receive, at a user plane function, a request to establish a session from a session management function, where the user plane function is part of a set of user plane functions. The at least one memory and the computer code may be further configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least to cause a response to be provided to the session management function, where the response includes information uniquely identifying the session in the set of user plane functions.

Layouts for interlevel crack prevention in fluxgate technology manufacturing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Sopa Chevacharoenkul (Richardson, TX), Sudtida Lavangkul (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An integrated fluxgate device includes a substrate that includes a dielectric layer. A fluxgate core is located over the dielectric layer. Lower windings are disposed in a lower metal level between the fluxgate core and the dielectric layer, and upper windings are disposed in an upper metal level above the fluxgate core. A metal structure in the upper metal level or the lower metal level overlaps an end of the fluxgate core and is conductively isolated from the upper and lower windings.

Cryptographically-secured systems configured to execute events-based communication protocols and architectures, and methods of use thereof Patent No.

Inventor(s): Igor Alovert (Morristown, NJ), Xavier Riley (San Jose, CA) Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for providing cryptographically-secured communication is disclosed. The system receives activities from clients including data for inclusion on a distributed ledger of a distributed ledger architecture. The system then processes each activity and determines whether an activity corresponds to an event subscribed to by at least one computing device. The event may correspond to the presence of a communication in an activity received by the system. The system validates the data associated with the activity by utilizing a plurality of validators and without requiring a threshold level of consensus if the activity corresponds to the event. If the activity does not correspond to the event, the system validates using the threshold level of consensus. Once the activity is validated, the system submits the data associated with the activity for inclusion on the distributed ledger so that the communication is made available to the at least one off-chain computing device.

Semiconductor device with solder on pillar Patent No.

Inventor(s): Rafael Jose Guevara (Metro Manila, , PH) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A semiconductor die includes a substrate including a semiconductor surface including circuitry electrically connected to die bond pads that include a first die bond pad exposed by a passivation layer, a top dielectric layer over the passivation layer, and a metal layer electrically connected to the first die bond pad. A pillar is on the metal layer over the first die bond pad, and a solder cap is on a top side of the pillar. The solder cap includes an essentially vertical sidewall portion generally beginning at a top corner edge of the pillar.

High resistance poly resistor Patent No.

Inventor(s): Mahalingam Nandakumar (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a polysilicon resistor having a plurality of segments, including first, second and third segments, the second segment located between and running about parallel to the first and third segments. A first header connects the first and second segments, and a second header connects the second and third segments. A first metal silicide layer located over the first header extends over the first and second segments toward the second header. A second metal silicide layer located over the second header extends over the second and third segments toward the first header. A dielectric layer is located over and contacts the first, second and third segments between the first and second metal silicide layers.

Threshold adjustment for quantum dot array devices with metal source and drain Patent No.

Inventor(s): John H. Zhang (Altamont, NY) Assignee(s): (Coppell, TX) Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Incorporation of metallic quantum dots (e.g., silver bromide (AgBr) films) into the source and drain regions of a MOSFET can assist in controlling the transistor performance by tuning the threshold voltage. If the silver bromide film is rich in bromine atoms, anion quantum dots are deposited, and the AgBr energy gap is altered so as to increase V[subscript]t[/subscript]. If the silver bromide film is rich in silver atoms, cation quantum dots are deposited, and the AgBr energy gap is altered so as to decrease V[subscript]t[/subscript]. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) of neutral quantum dots of different sizes also varies V[subscript]t[/subscript]. Use of a mass spectrometer during film deposition can assist in varying the composition of the quantum dot film. The metallic quantum dots can be incorporated into ion-doped source and drain regions. Alternatively, the metallic quantum dots can be incorporated into epitaxially doped source and drain regions.

Universal small cell antenna mounts and antenna mount assemblies Patent No.

Inventor(s): Eric Sarellana (Euless, TX), Jacob L. Adams (The Colony, TX), Matthew Severin (Grapevine, TX), Michael Carnes (Euless, TX) Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Claremont, NC) Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an antenna mount. The antenna mount includes a base plate having a plurality of mounting apertures and includes a plurality of arm sections extending radially outwardly therefrom, each arm section having an elongated slot, a plurality of fasteners, each fastener configured to slide within a respective slot, a pole top mount secured to the base plate via the plurality of mounting apertures, and a plurality of brackets, each bracket secured to the base plate by a respective fastener extending through each slot. The position of the brackets is adjustable relative to the base plate by sliding the fasteners within each slot, thereby allowing the antenna mount to be secured to different diameter mounting structures. Antenna mount assemblies are also described herein.

Module for a cellular communications monopole Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jignesh Patel (Plano, TX), Richard Williams (Wylie, TX) Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC) Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A module for a base station monopole has a wall defining an interior space. The wall includes an opening configured to receive electronic equipment and a vent opening in communication with the exterior of the module. A reinforcement member is secured to the wall and is positioned opposite to the opening and adjacent the vent opening. A baffle is supported adjacent the wall where the baffle has an intake opening and an exhaust opening in communication with the vent opening. The intake opening is laterally offset from the exhaust opening.

Wireless communication systems having patch-type antenna arrays therein that support large scan angle radiation Patent No.

Inventor(s): Huan Wang (Richardson, TX), Michael Brobston (Allen, TX), Samantha L. Merta (Richardson, TX), Vadim Zlotnikov (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC) Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An antenna includes a cross-polarized feed signal network configured to convert first and second radio frequency (RF) input feed signals to first and second pairs of cross-polarized feed signals at respective first and second pairs of feed signal output ports. A feed signal pedestal is provided, which is electrically coupled to the first and second pairs of feed signal output ports, and a patch radiating element is provided, which is electrically coupled by the feed signal pedestal to the first and second pairs of feed signal output ports. This patch radiating element may be capacitively coupled to first and second pairs of feed signal lines on the feed signal pedestal, which are electrically connected to the first and second pairs of feed signal output ports.

Combining power amplifers at milimeter wave frequencies Patent No.

Inventor(s): Brian Paul Ginsburg (Allen, TX), Krishnanshu Dandu (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system having a set of power amplifiers each having a primary inductive structure configured to provide an output signal. A secondary inductive structure is configured to inductively couple to each of the primary inductive structures. A transmission line is provided with a signal trace and a ground trace. The signal trace of the transmission line is connected to a first end of the secondary inductive structure. A return path from a second end of the secondary inductive structure is coupled via a resonant network to the ground trace of the transmission line, in which the return path is spaced away from the secondary inductive structure to minimize inductive coupling to the primary structures.

Methods and apparatus to implement current limit test mode Patent No.

Inventor(s): Pavol Balaz (Freising, , DE) Assignee(s): (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and s of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a gate controller coupled between an input terminal and an intermediate node, the gate controller including a first transistor coupled between the input terminal and a first node; a second transistor coupled between the first node and the intermediate node; a third transistor coupled between the input terminal and the intermediate node; and a charge pump coupled to the intermediate node; a switching network coupled between the intermediate node and an output terminal, the switching network including a high-side drive (HSD) transistor having a HSD gate terminal coupled to the intermediate node, the HSD transistor coupled between an input voltage and a switch node.

Total ionizing dose shutdown system and method Patent No.

Inventor(s): David A. Grant (Dallas, TX), Kyle Schulmeyer (Murphy, TX), Mark Hamlyn (Murphy, TX) Assignee(s): Apogee Semiconductor, Inc. (Plano, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems and methods for shutting down a functional circuit in response to a predetermined total ionizing dose of radiation employ at least two redundant sensing circuits operated in integrate and measure phases by one or more sequencer-type hardware or software controllers. NMOS TID sensors having leakage currents increasing monotonically with dose may be biased during integrate phases, with bias voltages or duty cycles adjusted to achieve a calibrated responsivity. TID measurements are compared to a corresponding reference, latched to generate overexpose signals, and tested for agreement. Disagreement triggers remeasurement to prevent erroneous shutdown until a minimum number of overexpose signals agree that TID exceeds the predetermined threshold. A disable circuit accepts the redundant overexpose signals and generates a signal to disable a functional circuit. Redundancy and remeasurement protect against unwarranted shutdowns due to radiation-induced single-event effects or other circuit transients or failures.

Multi-band beam codebook design and operations Patent No.

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An electronic device and method for managing an antenna operating in a combination of frequency bands. The electronic device comprises at least one antenna including a plurality of antenna elements, a transceiver operably connected with the at least one antenna and configured for communication over multiple frequency parts. The electronic device also comprises a processor operably connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to determine the multiple frequency parts; identify, from a configuration received in response to the multiple frequency parts reported in the PUCCH, a combination of one or more frequency parts from the multiple frequency parts for performing the communication; obtain a beamforming codebook; and apply one or more beams within the beamforming codebook for performing the communication.

Smart cluster load balancing Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ah Htwe Yi (Mesquite, TX) Assignee(s): Netscout Systems, Inc. (Westford, MA) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A cluster load balancer can be coupled to a network for monitoring network traffic. The cluster load balancer can include one or more computing devices. The one or more computing devices can be configured to receive a data packet, the data packet comprising a device identifier of a first device connected to a network for a communication session, wherein the data packet is a user plane data packet or a control plane data packet; generate a probe identification based on the device identifier of the first device in the data packet; add the probe identification to the data packet; and transmit the data packet with the probe identification to a second device in communication with a plurality of network probes. The second device can be configured to forward the data packet to a network probe of the plurality of network probes based on the probe identification in the data packet.

Real time dynamic client access control Patent No.

Inventor(s): Karl E. Elliott (Copeville, TX) Assignee(s): Aunigma Network Security Corp. (Mountain Brook, AL) Law Firm: Sheppard Mullin Richter Hampton LLP (8 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating controlled access by a client device to one or more services provided by a server are disclosed. The client device"s access to the services provided by the server may be dynamically controlled by a controller, which may generate instructions to an agent to effectuate the access control. The agent may be configured to control one or more access components associated with the server. The instructions generated by the controller may instruct the agent to cause the access control components to grant or remove the client device"s access to the services provided by the server. In some implementations, the controller may generate such instructions based on a status of a session established between the controller and the client device.

Systems and methods for managing IDs in IAM/resource policies Patent No.

Inventor(s): Lawrence Dolinar (Richardson, TX), Michael Mucciarone (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for managing IDs in identity access management (IAM)/resource policies. For instance, the method may include obtaining a request regarding a target identification in a set of IAM/resource policies, the request including an action request; pulling the set of IAM/resource policies from a service; for each policy of the set of IAM/resource policies, traversing a data structure of the policy to return keypath(s) that include the target identification; and modifying each policy that includes the target identification by performing the action request using the keypath(s).

Seamless connect Patent No.

Inventor(s): Angel Munoz (Dallas, TX), Teodor Atroshenko (Sao Marcos, , PT) Assignee(s): Mass Luminosity, Inc. (Lake Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Lathrop GPM LLP (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method implements seamless connection. The method includes receiving a message for a join call request for a client device. The message includes a participant identifier. The method further includes verifying the participant identifier, identifying a call corresponding to the participant identifier, and establishing a connection between the client device and the call.

Method, system and apparatus for interacting with a digital work Patent No.

Inventor(s): Federico Fraccaroli (Irving, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method, a system, and an apparatus are presented for mediating ambiance outputs among a plurality of users located in a common area. In some implementations, said ambiance outputs can be adaptive or interactive shared digital works. In other implementations, said ambiance outputs can be shared mediated augmented reality. In other implementations, said ambiance outputs can be the result of hierarchical schemes and algorithms. In another embodiment a method, system, and apparatus is presented for extracting and/or storing previously tagged items from a digital work.

System and method for tracking and illustrating user activity in a network environment Patent No.

Inventor(s): David F. Koh (Wappingers Falls, NY), Michael George Maxim (Bronx, NY) Assignee(s): Match Group, LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes detecting actions taken by users in a computer-implemented matching system and, for each of the detected actions, storing data indicative of the detected action. The method further includes filtering the stored data in accordance with at least one filter selected by an administrator of the computer-implemented matching system and creating a user action log from the filtered stored data. The user action log includes all of the stored data that matches the selected at least one filter. The at least one filter may include log start time, log end time, type of action, user ID, target user ID, and/or site type. The detected action may include viewing another user"s profile, changing the user"s own profile, sending a message to another user via the computer-implemented matching system, and/or performing a matching search using the computer-implemented matching system.

Centralized subscription-based enterprise notification system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Milind Patel (Frisco, TX), Samin Bohara (Fate, TX) Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for subscription-based notifications of events in enterprise systems. A plurality of notification message delivery channels for delivery of one or more notification messages to one or more user devices is identified. The notification messages are received from one or more software applications and correspond to one or more events associated with the software applications. A first notification message delivery channel is selected from the plurality of notification message delivery channels for delivery of the received notification messages based on one or more subscriptions associated with the user devices to the events. The subscriptions are configured using one or more subscription preferences received from the user devices. The received notification messages are transmitted to the user devices using the selected first notification message delivery channel.

Electrical signal delay calibration system Patent No.

Inventor(s): Edward Escandon (Richardson, TX), Paul T. Hartin (McKinney, TX), Ro S. Ko (McKinney, TX) Assignee(s): RAYTHEON COMPANY (Waltham, MA) Law Firm: CANTOR COLBURN LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An electrical signal delay calibration system includes a device under test (DUT) and a digital signal processing chip including a plurality of signal lanes. Each signal lane includes a receive signal path in signal communication with a respective DUT receive path and a transmit signal path in signal communication with a respective DUT transmit path. A processor is configured to determine transmit pulse timestamps assigned to transmit signals transmitted on the transmit signal paths and to determine receive pulse timestamps assigned to receive signals received from the receive signal paths. The processor determines a lane asymmetry associated with each signal lane based on at least one of the transmit pulse timestamps and at least one of the receive pulse timestamps, and removes each of the lane asymmetries to minimize a signal delay in each signal lane among the plurality of signal lanes.

End-to-end encryption for sessionless communications Patent No.

Inventor(s): Gayathri Sundar (Irving, TX) Assignee(s): (USA) (Jacksonville, FL) Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for end-to-end encryption for session-less communications. A first server may receive, from a second server, a request to retrieve keys for a customer device to access a service. The request may include a device identifier and a first token encrypted using a first encryption key. The first server may determine, responsive to validating, that the customer device is to be issued a second token. The first server may identify least a portion of the first token decrypted using the first encryption key. The first server may generate a set of second encryption keys to be used by the customer device. The first server may package the second token to include (i) at least the portion of the first token and (ii) the set of second encryption keys. The first server may transmit, to the second server, a response including the second token.

System for authenticating peer-to-peer resource exchange using non-fungible tokens Patent No.

Inventor(s): Manu Jacob Kurian (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): (Charlotte, NC) Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system is provided for authenticating peer-to-peer resource exchanges using non-fungible tokens. In particular, the system may store, on a distributed register, a secure token (e.g., a non-fungible token) associated with a particular resource. Subsequently, a user who may be the owner of such resource and/or the associated token may wish to execute a peer-to-peer exchange of the resource for a second resource. The system may, in response to receiving the second resource from a second user, initiate a process to transfer ownership of the secure token to the second user. In this way, the system provides an efficient and secure way to conduct peer-to-peer resource exchanges.

Method of establishing a future 2-way authentication between a client application and an application server Patent No.

Inventor(s): Bharatram Setti (Plano, TX), Madhusudan Pai (Frisco, TX) Assignee(s): (Chicago, IL) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A process for establishing a future 2-way authentication between a client application and an application server. In operation, an OIDC server receives a request from the client application to establish a secure connection from the client application. The request includes a certificate generated using a public-private key pair associated with the client application or a user, and authentication credentials associated with the client application or the user. The OIDC server establishes that the authentication credentials are valid, and provisions a cryptographic identifier of the certificate associated with the request to a list of trusted certificates. The OIDC server then provides one or more application servers with access to the list of trusted certificates to enable the application servers to authenticate the client application based on verifying that cryptographic identifier of the certificate presented by the client application is provisioned into the list of trusted certificates.

System for aiding hearing and method for use of same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Laslo Olah (Richardson, TX) Assignee(s):Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A system for aiding hearing and a method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hearing aid device equipped with sound processing capabilities, including a microphone, speaker, and electronic signal processor wirelessly communicates with a smart device. The electronic signal processor is adaptable based on a custom audiogram stored at the hearing aid device, which can be dynamically adjusted through a smart device application. Patients can directly influence their hearing experience by modifying the audiogram via the app, adjusting settings like directional microphone activation, noise cancellation levels, and amplification for specific frequency ranges. This method allows users to tailor their hearing aid settings to their immediate environment and personal hearing needs, ensuring an optimized auditory experience. The system emphasizes user control and adaptability, offering a significant advancement in hearing aid technology.

System and method for masking user application usage Patent No.

Inventor(s): Serge Manning (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): T-Mobile Innovations LLC (Overland Park, KS) Law Firm: Jones Robb, PLLC (1 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems, methods, and processing nodes for managing a wireless communication session perform and/or comprise: receiving a privacy enable request from an application associated with a wireless communication device; masking an application identifier corresponding to the application, thereby to generate a masked application identifier; receiving an application attribute request from a route selection manager, the application attribute request including a request for the application identifier; and in response to the privacy enable request and the application attribute request, returning an application attribute request response to the route selection manager, the application attribute request including the masked application identifier.

Key refreshment with session count for wireless management of modular subsystems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Alexis Justine Burnight (Dallas, TX), Archanaa Santhana Krishnan (Worcester, MA), Ariton E. Xhafa (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A wireless interface includes: network formation circuitry configured to establish a wireless network between a primary node and a secondary node; data exchange circuitry configured to perform data exchanges between the primary node and the secondary node using secure sessions; and key refreshment circuitry configured to derive a new network key for the network based on a pre-shared key and a current network key concatenated with a session count. The new key is derived during at least one of the secure sessions.

Integrated network deployment tool Patent No.

Inventor(s): Christopher T. Anderson (Anna, TX) Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving network requirements for a new telecommunications network to be developed by a network operator, developing a workflow for design and development of the new telecommunications network based on stored knowledge base data about past telecommunications network projects of the network operator, the stored knowledge base data including information about prior milestone processes of the past telecommunications network projects of the network operator, modifying the information about prior milestone processes based on the network requirements for the new telecommunications network, forming a plurality of milestone processes for the new telecommunications network, and performing respective milestone processes of the plurality of milestone processes to design, develop and test the new telecommunications network, including performing a network ready milestone process of final testing of network functions and a certification that the new telecommunications network is operational to begin initiating operation of the new telecommunications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Systems and methods for providing network failure and cause code handling in 5G networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Parry Cornell Booker (Arlington, TX), Sudhakar Reddy Patil (Flower Mound, TX) Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A network device may receive historical data identifying historical error data and error data categorizations associated with a first core network and may store the historical data in a data structure. The network device may receive a request associated with a user equipment and may receive error data from the first core network based on the request. The network device may receive network health data identifying load levels and health of the first core network and a second core network. The network device may determine possible cause data identifying causes associated with the error data based on the historical data, the error data, and the network health data. The network device may generate a cause code for the user equipment based on the possible cause data and may provide the cause code to the user equipment.

Method and system for network slice-based high priority service handling in radio access technology (RAT) switching Patent No.

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA) Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting initiation of a service associated with a UE, where the service comprises an OTT voice/video call, facilitating, for the service, activation of an end-to-end network slice between a core network and the UE, detecting a RAT switch determination for the UE, where the RAT switch determination relates to communicative coupling of the UE with a second network node, and where the second network node is associated with a second RAT different from the first RAT, responsive to the detecting the RAT switch determination, determining whether the service is ongoing over the end-to-end network slice, and, based on a determination that the service is ongoing over the end-to-end network slice, preventing the UE from communicatively coupling with the second network node until the service is determined to be completed or until the end-to-end network slice is released. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for controlling access to hosted virtual network using network identifiers Patent No.

Inventor(s): Devaki Chandramouli (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, , FI) Law Firm: Nokia Technologies Oy (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided to provide access control to a hosted virtual network in a communications system. An example method, apparatus and computer program product is configured to transmit a network identifier associated with a hosted virtual network to one or more allowed user equipment in a coverage area via a radio access network in the coverage area. The network identifier may include a Public Land Mobile Network identifier and a centrally or locally managed network identifier. The network identifier is configured to be stored on the one or more user equipment. The method, apparatus and computer program product is further configured to bar access to the hosted virtual network for one or more user equipment that are not allowed user equipment.

Scheduling for power saving state in next generation wireless networks Patent No.

Inventor(s): Chie-Ming Chou (Hsinchu, , TW), Tsung-Hua Tsai (Hsinchu, , TW), Wan-Chen Lin (Hualine, , TW), Yu-Hsin Cheng (Hsinchu, , TW) Assignee(s): Hannibal IP LLC (Frisco, TX) Law Firm: Cole Schotz, P.C. (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Some of the present implementations provide a method for a user equipment (UE) for receiving a power saving signal. The method receives, from a base station, a power saving signal comprising a minimum applicable K0 (K0min) that indicates a minimum scheduling offset restriction between a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) and a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH). The method determines an application delay based on a predefined value. The method then applies the minimum scheduling offset restriction after the application delay.

Management of ephemeris, time, delays, and TA for an NTN Patent No.

Inventor(s): Kyeongin Jeong (Allen, TX) Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving system information including: information corresponding to location coordinates for a non-terrestrial network (NTN) gateway; information corresponding to a processing delay between the UE and a base station (BS); and information corresponding to a reference point location; determining a timing advance based on a timing difference between the reference point location and the BS; and transmitting a timing advance report based on the determined timing advance.

Dynamic cell shaping using load information on transmitted beam patterns Patent No.

Inventor(s): Balamurali Natarajan (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): (Overland Park, KS) Law Firm: Shook, Hardy Bacon L.L.P. (8 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media herein dynamically modify the beam patterns used by an antenna array to communicate with user devices in a sector. A set of metrics are monitored and used to generate time-averaged beam quality values for a default beam pattern and then compared to a time-averaged beam quality of a subset of beams within the default beam pattern. If the time-averaged beam quality for the subset of beams exceeds a percentage of the time-averaged beam quality of the default beam pattern, the antenna array is re-assigned to communicate via a second beam pattern.

PDCCH and CRS overlaying in telecommunication systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Navin Hathiramani (Coppell, TX) Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies Oy (Espoo, , FI) Law Firm: Nokia Technologies Oy (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: This disclosure presents processes for improving the quality of NR PDCCH reception at a UE when transmitted in a same orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol and a same frequency domain resource element as an LTE CRS. Using a capability parameter of the UE, a network node can transmit an LTE CRS and NR PDCCH in the same OFDM symbol and the same frequency domain resource elements using various encoding schemes. The encoding schemes can be one or more of puncture signalling, superposition signalling, relative power levels, UE type, adjusting the AL of the LTE CRS, or various combinations thereof. The UE can decode the PDDCH using the encoding scheme. Legacy UEs can be supported with this disclosure by the network node selecting supported UE capabilities for the encoding. The network node can balance transmission reliability with available resources.

Method and apparatus for uplink transmission Patent No.

Inventor(s): Chia-Hung Wei (Hsinchu, , TW), Chie-Ming Chou (Hsinchu, , TW), Heng-Li Chin (Taipei, , TW), Wan-Chen Lin (Hualien, , TW), Yu-Hsin Cheng (Hsinchu, , TW) Assignee(s): Hannibal IP LLC (Frisco, TX) Law Firm: Cole Schotz, P.C. (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method for uplink transmission performed by a UE is provided. The method includes: receiving a first configured grant configuration that allocates a first PUSCH duration; receiving a second configured grant configuration that allocates a second PUSCH duration, wherein the second PUSCH duration overlaps with the first PUSCH duration; obtaining a first HARQ process ID for the first PUSCH duration, then determining whether a first configured grant timer associated with the first HARQ process ID is running; obtaining a second HARQ process ID for the second PUSCH duration, then determining whether a second configured grant timer associated with the second HARQ process ID is running; and selecting one of the first PUSCH duration and the second PUSCH duration for an uplink transmission based on whether the first configured grant timer is running and whether the second configured grant timer is running.

Application triggering for a wireless device Patent No.

Inventor(s): Jayshree Bharatia (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Ofinno, LLC (Reston, VA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A session management function (SMF) receives a request message from a network exposure function (NEF). The request message is for a delivery of a trigger to a wireless device. The request message includes a trigger payload and a trigger indication. The trigger payload includes information for an application on the wireless device. The trigger indication identifies that the request message carries the trigger payload. The SMF sends, via an access and mobility management function (AMF), a non-access stratum (NAS) message to the wireless device. The NAS message includes the trigger indication and the trigger payload. The SMF receives, from the wireless device via the AMF and based on the trigger payload, a request to establish a packet data unit session for the application.

System and method for creating orthogonal solder interconnects Patent No.

Inventor(s): Allen L. Kelly (McKinney, TX), Amanda M. Couch (McKinney, TX), Justin A. Kasemodel (McKinney, TX), Justin E. Stroup (McKinney, TX), Randy L. Smith (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Tewksbury, MA) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: An apparatus and method for soldering an electrical component to a circuit board includes a stage positioning the circuit board and electrical component in alignment with a solder tip along an axis. A first spring-loaded compression mechanism maintains contact between the circuit board and the electrical component, and a second spring-loaded compression mechanism brings the soldering tip into thermal contact with the circuit board and the electrical component such that solder disposed adjacent to the circuit board and the electrical component melts. When the second spring-loaded compression mechanism removes its applied force such that the soldering tip comes out of contact with the circuit board, the first spring-loaded compression mechanism maintains the contact between the circuit board and the electrical component while the solder cools and solidifies.

Modular edge power systems Patent No.

Inventor(s): Donald Rearick (Rowlett, TX), Jeremy Miles (McKinney, TX), Roy Davis (Rowlett, TX) Assignee(s): AcLeap Power Inc. (Taipei, , TW) Law Firm: McCarter English, LLP (7 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A modular edge power system is provided. The modular edge power system includes a housing and multiple edge modules. Each edge module is adapted to be removably inserted into the housing and provide, through a corresponding bus and with one or more power equipment submodules, power to one or more compute devices in a rack. Each bus is adapted to provide sufficient power to enable operation of every compute device in the rack.

Power electronics assemblies having embedded power electronics devices Patent No.

Inventor(s): Feng Zhou (Ann Arbor, MI), Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI) Assignee(s): (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: Power electronics assemblies having embedded power electronics devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a power electronics assembly includes a circuit board assembly that includes a substrate that is electrically insulating and a power electronics device assembly embedded in the substrate. The power electronics device assembly includes an S-cell that includes an inner graphite layer, a metal layer encasing the inner graphite layer, and a first surface of the metal layer comprising a recess provided within the first surface. The power electronics device assembly further includes a power electronics device disposed within the recess of the first surface.

Three-dimensional memory device containing a pillar contact between channel and source and methods of making the same Patent No.

Inventor(s): Ryo Yoshimoto (Yokkaichi, , JP), Shinsuke Yada (Yokkaichi, , JP), Teruo Okina (Yokkaichi, , JP) Assignee(s): (Addison, TX) Law Firm: (3 non-local offices) Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a memory die bonded to a logic die. The memory die includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, a semiconductor material layer located on a distal surface of the alternating stack, a dielectric spacer layer located on a distal surface of the semiconductor material layer, memory opening fill structures vertically extending through the alternating stack, through the semiconductor material layer, and at least partly through the dielectric spacer layer, and a source layer located on a distal surface of the dielectric spacer layer and contacting pillar portions of the vertical semiconductor channels that are embedded within the dielectric spacer layer.

Method and apparatus for NR-DMRS sequence design Patent No. RE050161 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Hongbo Si (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

Abstract: A method of a user equipment (UE) for controlling reference signal in a wireless communication system is provided. The method comprises receiving, from a base station (BS), a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) of a physical broadcasting channel (PBCH) over a downlink channel and determining resources to be used for the DMRS of the PBCH. A pseudo-noise (PN) sequence that is mapped to the resources to be used for the DMRS of the PBCH is generated by a base station (BS). The PN sequence is generated based on an initial condition including a physical cell identification (ID) and timing information comprising at least one of an index of synchronization signal block (SSB) or an index of a half frame within a frame based on a carrier frequency range. The index of SSB comprises at least one of a partial or whole index of SSB. Patent Class: N/A

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Inventor(s): Rona Sfakianakis (Dallas, TX) Assignee(s): Exact Noto, Inc (Middletown, DE) Law Firm: No Counsel Application No., Date, Speed:

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Inventor(s): Christopher Ioffreda (Brooklyn, NY), Eric Bennett (San Carlos, CA), Eric Li (Millbrae, CA), Ethan Glassman (Palo Alto, CA), Jeremy Emken (Belmont, CA), Jonathan Grossman (San Francisco, CA) Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX) Law Firm: Christensen O"Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found) Application No., Date, Speed:

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