Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Huawei Technologies’ spatial-temporal haptic stimulation systems and methods, Micron Technology’s modified checksum using a poison data pattern, NCR Corporation’s modeling, simulation, and predictive analysis, LTK’s screenshot linking, STMicroelectronic’s cloning prevention for electronic components, T-Mobile USA’s rapid prototyping of an IoT device, Textron Innovations’ rocket-turbine-powered VTOL aircraft, and Toyota’s retractable tow rope.

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).

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of August 1, 2023 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

103 patents granted
Ranked No. 11 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 5
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 9
C: CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY 7
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 6
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 5
G: PHYSICS 35
H: ELECTRICITY 32
DESIGN: 4

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 19
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ) 6
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin) 5
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR) 5
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 5
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 3
Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas) 3
Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 3
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 2
UNASSIGNED 8

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 2
Naveen Bhoria (Plano) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

H U M A N N E C E S S I T I E S

Flush front landscape edging system
Patent No. 11712007

Inventor(s): Keith J. Orgeron (Spring, TX), Mark Christopher Merani (Rowlett, TX), Robert Glen Allen (Mesquite, TX), Valeriy Mitrofanovich Kasyanenko (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): Colmet LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Scheef Stone, L.L.P. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17485300 on 09/24/2021 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new landscape edging system in which multiple adjacent edging sections are interconnectable prior to inserting stakes. An edging section is provided. A first transition extends from one end and a second transition extends from the opposite end. A first slot extends to the midpoint of the first transition. A second slot extends to the midpoint of the second transition. A connector extends outwardly from each transition. Each connector has an upper and lower tab. The first slot receives the second transition of an adjacent edging section as the second slot receives the first transition of the adjacent edging section. This interlocks the edging sections together. As interlocked, the upper and lower tabs on the connectors form a rectangular structure for receiving a V-shaped stake. Stake tabs on the stake engage the upper tabs top secure the edging system to the soil.

[A01G] HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS, OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops, or the like A01D 46/00; plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques A01H 4/00; devices for topping or skinning onions or flower bulbs A23N 15/08; propagating unicellular algae C12N 1/12; plant cell culture C12N 5/00)

Systems and methods for continuous flow sterilization
Patent No. 11712052

Inventor(s): Dmitry Medvedev (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): OWS AGRI LIMITED (London, , GB)
Law Firm: KDW Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16767329 on 02/09/2018 (1999 days app to issue)

Abstract: A continuous flow sterilization system includes an inclined treatment chamber having a first end and a second end. An ozone generator generates a flow gas containing ozone; an input opening to receive a bulk material into the treatment chamber. An input port is provided for introducing the flow gas containing of ozone into the treatment chamber. A first sensor measures a level of ozone in the gas output of the treatment chamber. The other sensors measure ozone concentration and temperature within the treatment chamber. An output opening provides an exit for the bulk material. An output port provides an exit for the flow gas. An auger is disposed within the treatment chamber to move the bulk material through the treatment chamber. NULL

Clip for securing an unbuckled belt
Patent No. 11712107

Inventor(s): David M. Jennett (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17521314 on 11/08/2021 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: A clip for securing an unbuckled belt loaded with accessory items includes a hollow sleeve having an open first end, an open second end, a rear surface, and a front surface. A channel extending from the first end to the second end is dimensioned and configured to firmly receive a garment belt. The second end includes a J-shaped hook member extending outwardly therefrom for gripping a trouser belt loop. Accordingly, a belt loaded with accessory items is passed through the channel and is buckled in a conventional fashion. The hook is then secured to a nearby belt loop such that when the belt is unbuckled, the clip prevents the belt from slipping through the pants loops and falling onto an underlying surface.

[A45F] TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT; SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY [2006.01]

High-efficiency heating apparatus
Patent No. 11712129

Inventor(s): David A. Bolton (North Richland Hills, TX), David H. McFadden (Somerville, MA)
Assignee(s): Hyper Fryer, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17861382 on 07/11/2022 (386 days app to issue)

Abstract: A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.

[A47J] KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES [6]

Systems and methods for improving control responsiveness during aspiration
Patent No. 11712505

Inventor(s): Jon Bodnar (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Stryker Corporation (Kalamazoo, MI)
Law Firm: Howard Howard Attorneys PLLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17279008 on 09/24/2019 (1407 days app to issue)

Abstract: An aspiration system to control vacuum pressure in an ultrasonic surgical handpiece to result in improved control responsiveness during aspiration. The system comprises a console including a vacuum pump. The system includes a cassette comprising a joint that divides a vacuum path into at least two flow paths. A first joint port couples to a first flow path. A second flow path is coupled to a second joint port, a third flow path is coupled to a third joint port, and a fourth flow path is coupled to a port on a surgical waste receiver. A first sensor senses pressure in the fourth flow path and provides a waste receiver pressure signal. A second sensor senses pressure in the third flow path and provides a tip pressure signal. The controller controls a position of a first vent valve and a second vent valve based on the waste receiver pressure signal and the tip pressure signal, respectively.

[A61M] DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D 7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F 13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J 1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L; magnetotherapy using magnetic elements placed within the body A61N 2/10); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR [5]

O P E R A T I O N S & T R A N S P O R T

Method of fabricating a microscale canopy wick structure having enhanced capillary pressure and permeability
Patent No. 11712766

Inventor(s): Evan Fleming (Ann Arbor, MI), Gaohua Zhu (Ann Arbor, MI), Kimihiro Tsuchiya (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16886161 on 05/28/2020 (1160 days app to issue)

Abstract: One or more methods of fabricating a microscale canopy wick structure having an array of individual wicks having one or more canopy members. Each method includes selectively etching a substrate to control the thickness of the canopy members and also control the width of a fluid flow channel between adjacent wicks in a manner that enhances the overall performance of the microscale canopy wick structure.

[B23P] OTHER WORKING OF METAL; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS (arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q)

Large cell carbon core sandwich panel and method of manufacturing same
Patent No. 11712871

Inventor(s): David Carlson (North Richland Hills, TX), Douglas K. Wolfe (Denton, TX), James Everett Kooiman (Fort Worth, TX), Jonathan Alexander Freeman (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17109076 on 12/01/2020 (973 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of fabricating a panel includes laying up a first laminate on a tooling surface, laying a first layer of thermoplastic on an inner surface of the first laminate, laying a large cell carbon core on the first layer of thermoplastic, laying a second layer of thermoplastic across the large cell carbon core, laying a second laminate on the second layer of thermoplastic, creating a sealed core pocket by bonding the edges of the first and second layers of the thermoplastic surrounding a perimeter of the core, increasing pressure within the core pocket, increasing pressure on the outer surface of the second laminate, heating the panel to a desired curing temperature, and maintaining the increased pressures and temperature for a desired curing duration.

[B32B] LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

Retractable tow rope
Patent No. 11712933

Inventor(s): Alexander T. Boraggina (Ottawa Lake, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16740268 on 01/10/2020 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and apparatuses for a retractable tow rope system. The retractable tow rope system includes a tow rope. The tow rope has a first end, a second end, a notch in between the first end and the second end, and an anchoring device. The anchoring device is positioned at the first end of the top rope and configured to couple with an object. The retractable tow rope system includes a reel apparatus. The reel apparatus is coupled to the second end of the tow rope and has a rope hook. The rope hook is configured to latch onto or unlatch from the notch.

[B60D] VEHICLE CONNECTIONS (components of brake systems B60T 17/04)

Hopper railroad car having top hatch cover assembly
Patent No. 11713061

Inventor(s): James A. Warwick (North Richland Hills, TX), Peter L. Jones (Southlake, TX), Victor Mankarious (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Gunderson LLC (Portland, OR)
Law Firm: Neal, Gerber Eisenberg LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17001949 on 08/25/2020 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a hopper railroad car top hatch cover assembly including a hatch cover and a hatch cover securer configured to secure the hatch cover in a closed position engaging a coaming of the hopper railroad car. Various embodiments provide a hopper railroad car having a top hatch cover assembly including a hatch cover and a hatch cover securer configured to secure the hatch cover in a closed position engaging a coaming of the hopper railroad car.

[B61D] BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES (vehicles in general B60; adaptation of vehicles to special systems B61B; underframes B61F)

Refrigerated boxcar ducted floor
Patent No. 11713062

Inventor(s): Carter Ray Andrews (Dallas, TX), Kenneth W. Huck (Fairview, TX), Marco A. Morales (Flower Mound, TX), Ricky A. Cribbs (Ovilla, TX)
Assignee(s): Trinity Rail Group, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16987608 on 08/07/2020 (1089 days app to issue)

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a refrigerated railcar comprises a pair of side walls, a roof, a floor, and a refrigeration unit. The floor comprises a bottom structure comprising a plurality of channels for return air flow from an interior of the railcar to the refrigeration unit. The floor further comprises at least two top plates coupled to the bottom structure (e.g., via a pivot rod). Each of the top plates extends longitudinally along the bottom structure and is configured to rotate up and away from the bottom structure proximate one of the side walls of the pair of side walls. Lifting an edge of a top plate opposite the edge of the top plate pivotally coupled to the bottom structure causes the top plate to rotate to an upright position exposing the plurality of channels of the bottom structure.

[B61D] BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES (vehicles in general B60; adaptation of vehicles to special systems B61B; underframes B61F)

Rocket-turbine-powered VTOL aircraft
Patent No. 11713114

Inventor(s): Troy Cyril Schank (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17196643 on 03/09/2021 (875 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vertical-takeoff-and-landing (”VTOL”) aircraft including a non-VTOL aircraft equipped for forward takeoff and flight and a modular boom system interoperably coupled to the non-VTOL aircraft. The modular boom system includes a first modular boom and a second modular boom. The first modular boom includes a first rocket-turbine engine. The first modular boom is mounted to a first wing of the non-VTOL aircraft. The second modular boom includes a second rocket-turbine engine. The second modular boom is mounted to a second wing of the non-VTOL aircraft.

[B64C] AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS (air-cushion vehicles B60V)

Cellular array electrostatic actuator
Patent No. 11713240

Inventor(s): Amin Abbasalipour (Dallas, TX), Prithviraj Palit (Dallas, TX), Siavash Pourkamali (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17116677 on 12/09/2020 (965 days app to issue)

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments provide an electrostatic actuator and methods of making and operating an electrostatic actuator. The electrostatic actuator comprises a framework and a plurality of electrodes. The framework comprises walls defining a plurality of cells forming an array of cells. The plurality of electrodes comprise an electrode in each cell in the plurality of cells. A gap separates the electrode in each cell from the walls of the cell. The framework is configured to contract in response to an electrical signal applied between the framework and the plurality of electrodes.

[B81C] PROCESSES OR APPARATUS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OR TREATMENT OF MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS (making microcapsules or microballoons B01J 13/02; processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of piezo-electric, electrostrictive or magnetostrictive elements per se H01L 41/22) [7]

Surface micromachined structures
Patent No. 11713243

Inventor(s): James Norman Hall (Parker, TX), Patrick Ian Oden (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899537 on 08/30/2022 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, a method comprises forming a first layer on a substrate surface, forming an opening in the first layer, forming a second layer on the first layer and in the opening, and forming a photoresist layer on the second layer, in which the photoresist layer has a first curved surface over a first part of the first layer and over the opening. The method further comprises etching the photoresist layer and a second part of the second layer over the first part of the first layer to form a second curved surface on the second part of the second layer, and forming a mirror element and a support structure in the second layer, including by etching a third part of the second layer and removing the first layer.

Fuel cell cathode catalyst
Patent No. 11715834

Inventor(s): Hisao Kato (Aichi, , JP), Hongfei Jia (Ann Arbor, MI), Kan Huang (Farmington Hills, MI), Li Qin Zhou (Okemos, MI), Xiaochen Shen (Akron, OH), Zhenmeng Peng (Hudson, OH)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16728619 on 12/27/2019 (1313 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fuel cell catalyst for oxygen reduction reactions including PtNiCu nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon (MPC) having enhanced activity and durability, and method of making said catalyst. The catalyst is synthesized by employing a solid state chemistry method, which involves thermally pretreating a N-doped MPC to remove moisture from the surface; impregnation of metal precursors on the N-doped MPC under vacuum condition; and reducing the metal precursors in a stream of CO and H[subscript]2 [/subscript]gas mixture.

[B01J] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS, COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS (processes or apparatus for specific applications, see the relevant places for these processes or apparatus, e.g. F26B 3/08) [2]

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

Liquid sulfur degassing
Patent No. 11713246

Inventor(s): Stephen N. Fenderson (Gladewater, TX), Thomas K. T. Chow (Villa Park, CA)
Assignee(s): Fluor Technologies Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16816484 on 03/12/2020 (1237 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for liquid sulfur degassing is disclosed. The method and system generally involve degassing liquid sulfur in a degassing vessel, and the level of the liquid sulfur in the degassing vessel is controlled in the degassing vessel by determining the level of liquid sulfur in the degassing vessel.

[C01B] NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS; COMPOUNDS THEREOF (fermentation or enzyme-using processes for the preparation of elements or inorganic compounds except carbon dioxide C12P 3/00; production of non-metallic elements or inorganic compounds by electrolysis or electrophoresis C25B)

Silicon carbide/graphite composite and articles and assemblies comprising same
Patent No. 11713252

Inventor(s): Abuagela H. Rashed (Denton, TX), Jonathan Loyd Burr (Denton, TX), Rex Gerald Sheppard (Decatur, TX), Troy Scoggins (Decatur, TX)
Assignee(s): ENTEGRIS, INC. (Billerica, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17396389 on 08/06/2021 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A silicon carbide-graphite composite is described, including (i) interior bulk graphite material and (ii) exterior silicon carbide matrix material, wherein the interior bulk graphite material and exterior silicon carbide matrix material inter-penetrate one another at an interfacial region therebetween, and wherein graphite is present in inclusions in the exterior silicon carbide matrix material. Such material may be formed by contacting a precursor graphite article with silicon monoxide (SiO) gas under chemical reaction conditions that are effective to convert an exterior portion of the precursor graphite article to a silicon carbide matrix material in which graphite is present in inclusions therein, and wherein the silicon carbide matrix material and interior bulk graphite material interpenetrate one another at an interfacial region therebetween. Such silicon carbide-graphite composite is usefully employed in applications such as implant hard masks in manufacturing solar cells or other optical, optoelectronic, photonic, semiconductor and microelectronic products, as well as in ion implantation system materials, components, and assemblies, such as beam line assemblies, beam steering lenses, ionization chamber liners, beam stops, and ion source chambers.

Zinc sensors for in vivo imaging of beta-cell function by MRI
Patent No. 11713305

Inventor(s): A. Dean Sherry (Dallas, TX), Andre F. Martins (Plano, TX), Maria Veronica Clavijo Jordan (Dallas, TX), Sara Chirayil (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16026340 on 07/03/2018 (1855 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides gadolinium based sensors which may be used to image zinc ions in vivo. In some embodiments, the compounds show appropriate reactivity with zinc ions while maintaining high relaxivity to achieve improved background relative to other sensors.

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

Crystal forms of crenolanib and methods of use thereof
Patent No. 11713310

Inventor(s): Vinay Jain (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Hoag LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17326433 on 05/21/2021 (802 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline polymorphs of 1-[2-[5-[(3-Methyl-3-oxetanyl)methoxy]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl]-8-quinolinyl]-4-piperidinamine monobenzenesulfonate, and to methods for their preparation. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more forms and optionally one or more suitable pharmaceutical carriers. The invention also relates to methods of using the crystalline polymorphs of the invention in the treatment of disease.

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

GLS1 inhibitors for treating disease
Patent No. 11713313

Inventor(s): Naphtali Reyna (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16918897 on 07/01/2020 (1126 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods of inhibition GLS1 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided.

[C07D] HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS (macromolecular compounds C08) [2]

Nickel oxide sol-gel ink
Patent No. 11713396

Inventor(s): Erin Sanehira (Dallas, TX), Michael D. Irwin (Heath, TX)
Assignee(s): CubicPV Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17136503 on 12/29/2020 (945 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for preparing a nickel oxide precursor ink comprising: preparing a solvent comprising diols and alcohol amines; adding nickel nitrate into the solvent to form a nickel nitrate containing solution; adding at least one metal acetate into the nickel nitrate containing solution to form a nickel nitrate and metal acetate containing solution; adding water to the nickel nitrate and metal acetate containing solution to form a nickel oxide precursor mixture; heating the nickel oxide precursor mixture to 60 to 75 Celsius; and cooling the nickel oxide precursor mixture to form the nickel oxide precursor ink.

[C09D] COATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR (cosmetics A61K; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general, B05D; staining wood B27K 5/02; glazes or vitreous enamels C03C; natural resins, French polish, drying-oils, driers, turpentine, per se, C09F; polishing compositions other than French polish, ski waxes C09G; adhesives or use of materials as adhesives C09J; materials for sealing or packing joints or covers C09K 3/10; materials for stopping leaks C09K 3/12; processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings C25D) [5]

Woven carbon fiber reinforced steel matrix composite
Patent No. 11713499

Inventor(s): Michael Paul Rowe (Pinckney, 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: 16824948 on 03/20/2020 (1229 days app to issue)

Abstract: Composite materials include a steel matrix with reinforcing carbon fiber integrated into the matrix. The composite materials have substantially lower density than steel, and are expected to have appreciable strength. Methods for forming composite steel composites includes combining a reinforcing carbon fiber component, such as a woven polymer, with steel nanoparticles and sintering the steel nanoparticles in order to form a steel matrix with reinforcing carbon fiber integrated therein.

[C22C] ALLOYS (treatment of alloys C21D, C22F)

F I X E D C O N S T R U C T I O N S

Inlet filter and method of use
Patent No. 11713567

Inventor(s): Brian Westbrook Ralph, Jr. (Fate, TX), Kyle Wayne Sheets (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS EROSION SUPPLY, L.P. (Wylie, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17718111 on 04/11/2022 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.

[E03F] SEWERS; CESSPOOLS

Process for assembling a unitized panel for use within an exterior dynamic curtain wall assembly
Patent No. 11713572

Inventor(s): Arndt Andresen (North Richland Hills, TX), Chad Stroike (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): Hilti Aktiengesellschaft (Schaan, , LI)
Law Firm: Grneberg and Myers, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17223763 on 04/06/2021 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: A box assembly includes a box, a door, an opener, and an insulation material. The box is configured to be installed on a curtain wall. The door encloses an interior space of the box. The opener is configured to open the door. The insulation material is in a compressed state in the interior space when the door is closed. The insulation material is configured to transition to an uncompressed state when the opener opens the door. When the door is opened, the insulation material at least partially extends from the interior space into a safing slot adjacent the curtain wall when the box is in an installed state and the door is opened.

[E04B] GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings E06B 1/00)

Roofing materials with asphalt coatings and asphalt shingle waste coatings and related methods
Patent No. 11713578

Inventor(s): Matti Kiik (Dallas, TX), Richard A. Nowak (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17970416 on 10/20/2022 (285 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing shingles of roofing systems. A roofing system comprises a plurality of roofing shingles. The plurality of roofing shingles, when installed on a roof substrate, comprises exposed surfaces and unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt shingle waste coatings on or only on at least one of the unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt coatings on or only on at least one of the exposed surfaces.

[E04D] ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F 13/00)

Wheel assembly
Patent No. 11713628

Inventor(s): Brandon Martin (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): Impact Selector International, LLC (Heath, TX)
Law Firm: Boisbrun Hofman, PLLC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17933375 on 09/19/2022 (316 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wheel assembly configured to detachably connect to a downhole tool to thereby reduce friction between the downhole tool and a sidewall of a wellbore through which the downhole tool is conveyed. The wheel assembly may include an axle configured to contact a sidewall of the downhole tool, wherein the axle comprises a bore extending therethrough, a wheel rotatably connected to the axle such that the wheel extends around at least a portion of the axle and the bore, and a fastener configured to be disposed at least partially within the bore and extend out of the bore into the sidewall of the downhole tool to detachably connect the axle to the downhole tool.

[E21B] EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING (mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21D); OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS [5]

Spiral backup ring containment for packer assemblies
Patent No. 11713640

Inventor(s): Brett Wayne Guillory (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17079192 on 10/23/2020 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure generally relate to anti-extrusion techniques for packer assemblies. A packer assembly comprises a mandrel; a retainer movably disposed adjacent to the mandrel, the retainer comprising a ramp; a packer element disposed adjacent to the mandrel and the ramp; a ring movably disposed on the ramp, the ring comprising a spiral cut; and a sleeve disposed around the retainer and the ring, wherein the sleeve is deformable to retain at least the packer element or the ring.

Debris barrier for retrievable downhole tool using expandable metal material
Patent No. 11713641

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Robert Travis Murphy (Van Alstyne, TX), Samuel Martinez (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17217213 on 03/30/2021 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is described for forming a debris barrier downhole in a wellbore. The system may include a mandrel, a retrievable downhole tool, and a debris ring. The mandrel may be positionable within a wellbore. The retrievable downhole tool may be positionable around the mandrel to perform tasks downhole in the wellbore. The debris ring may include an expandable material positionable around the mandrel to form a debris barrier. The debris barrier may be formed in response to exposing the expandable material to wellbore fluid.

M E C H A N I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
LIGHTING | HEATING | WEAPONS | BLASTING

Heated and cooled seat for locker
Patent No. 11713538

Inventor(s): John Allen (Desoto, TX), Sam Allen (Maypearl, TX)
Assignee(s): AIM Design, LLC (Desoto, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17828817 on 05/31/2022 (427 days app to issue)

Abstract: An improved locker seat includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls having a pair of lateral edges. A generally horizontal seat is disposed between the lateral edges of the sidewalls. In a first mode, an air source is connected to an airway formed within the seat to create an airflow. The airflow from the air source creates a first temperature differential to cool the seat. In a second mode, an external or internal heat source provides heat to a top surface of the seat, creating a second temperature differential to heat the seat. The first and second temperature differential are distributed across the top surface of the seat. The seat is hinged to be movable about the hinge between an open and a closed position.

[F25D] REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT COVERED BY ANY OTHER SUBCLASS (refrigerated showcases A47F 3/04; thermally-insulated vessels for domestic use A47J 41/00; refrigerated vehicles, see the appropriate subclasses of classes B60-B64; containers with thermal insulation in general B65D 81/38; heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerants, or materials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion C09K 5/00; thermally-insulated vessels for liquefied or solidified gases F17C; air-conditioning or air-humidification F24F; refrigeration machines, plants, or systems F25B; cooling of instruments or comparable apparatus without refrigeration G12B; cooling of engines or pumps, see the relevant classes)

Real time engine inlet barrier filter condition monitor
Patent No. 11713692

Inventor(s): Thomas Dewey Parsons (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16015599 on 06/22/2018 (1866 days app to issue)

Abstract: A differential pressure transducer provides measurements for determining the restriction, updated in real time, of an inlet barrier filter for a turboshaft engine of an aircraft. The percentage of restriction of the air inlet barrier filter, which corresponds to the condition of the air inlet barrier filter, is determined as a function of mass air flow into the engine during operation. The restriction percentage is indicated on the instrument panel of the rotorcraft.

[F01D] NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES (combustion engines F02; machines or engines for liquids F03, F04; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D)

Passive oil system for planetary bearings
Patent No. 11713804

Inventor(s): David Bockmiller (Fort Worth, TX), Eric Stephen Olson (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17307142 on 05/04/2021 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exemplary passive oil system includes a reservoir housing configured in operation to rotate around a rotational axis, the reservoir housing defining a reservoir between a top wall, a bottom wall, innermost side, and an outer sidewall; and an outlet positioned adjacent the outer sidewall to discharge a lubrication fluid contained in the reservoir in response to the reservoir housing rotating around the rotational axis.

[F16H] GEARING

Decoking control valve using dynamic rod seal
Patent No. 11713818

Inventor(s): Daniel Arzuaga (Hermosa Beach, CA), Hrishikesh Gadre (Long Beach, CA), James T. McGuire (Fullerton, CA)
Assignee(s): Flowserve Management Company (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17078692 on 10/23/2020 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: The decoking control valve includes a piston, a cylinder, and a hydraulic rod seal at the outlet ports. The piston can move translational inside the cylinder along a fixed direction. The cylinder houses the hydraulic rod seal in a groove of the cylinder that places the hydraulic rod seal next to the piston. The hydraulic rod seal has a seal ring in contact with the piston, and the seal rings are activated. As the piston translates within the cylinder, the seal ring will activate at one outlet port and allow fluid to flow out of another outlet port.

[F16K] VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING

Lighting device having moveable, non-incandescent lamp sticks and a method of operating the lighting device
Patent No. 11713869

Inventor(s): Brewster Waddell (Frisco, TX), Robert Landers (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Latin-Negocio, LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538580 on 11/30/2021 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a lighting device that provides light via one or more non-incandescent lamps that can be moved and arranged while operating. The lighting device includes a non-opaque shroud, or casing, that sits upon a base to create a volume within which the non-incandescent lamps rest and can be moved while still providing light. The non-incandescent lamp can use one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The non-incandescent lamps can provide illumination with minimal heat and low power consumption that contributes to user interaction and can be battery powered. In addition to a non-incandescent lamp, a lighting device having at least one of the non-incandescent lamps is disclosed. Additionally, a lighting system having at least one of the lighting devices and a lighting control application is provided herein.

[F21V] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [7]

P H Y S I C S

Methods and apparatus to agitate a liquid
Patent No. 11712671

Inventor(s): Robert Paul Luoma, II (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): ABBOTT LABORATORIES (Abbott Park, IL)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16848327 on 04/14/2020 (1204 days app to issue)

Abstract: Method and apparatus to agitate a liquid are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a carrier having a base that includes a ridge extending from the base and a collar extending from the base. The example apparatus also includes a container supported on the base, the container movable between (A) a locked positon in which the ridge fixedly engages the container to non-rotatably couple the container to the base and (B) an unlocked position in which the container is disengaged from the ridge and the container is rotatable about the collar.

[G01N] INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q)

System and method for detecting axle body and filet cracks in rail vehicles
Patent No. 11713064

Inventor(s): Hark Braren (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17933549 on 09/20/2022 (315 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for in-service inspection of freight car axles are provided. A camber angle of a wheel attached to a target axle is measured at one or more points in a revolution of the wheel. A determination of whether a defect is present in the target axle is made based on the measured camber angle at the one or more points in the revolution of the wheel. A determination that a defect is present in the target axle is made when a camber angle of the wheel at one or more points in the revolution of the wheel exceeds a threshold, and/or a determination that a defect is not present is made when no camber angle of the wheel at any point in the revolution of the wheel exceeds the predetermined threshold. An alert is generated in response to determining that a defect is present.

[G01B] MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS

Nanomaterials for attaching mechanical force sensors
Patent No. 11714011

Inventor(s): Benjamin Stassen Cook (Los Gatos, CA), Ralf Jakobskrueger Muenster (Saratoga, CA), Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16843659 on 04/08/2020 (1210 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprises a member to receive a mechanical force, and a sensor to sense the mechanical force. The sensor is mounted on the member using a set of nanoparticles and a set of nanowires coupled to the set of nanoparticles.

[G01L] MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE (weighing G01G) [4]

Permeative amine or acid introduction for very weak acid detection in ion chromatography
Patent No. 11714070

Inventor(s): Charles Philip Shelor (Arlington, TX), Hongzhu Liao (Arlington, TX), Purnendu K. Dasgupta (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16891901 on 06/03/2020 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A permeative amine/acid introduction device (PAID) is placed after a conventional KOH eluent suppressed conductometric anion chromatography (SCAC) system. The PAID converts the suppressed eluites from the acid form to the corresponding salt. For example, when the analytes are acids, they are converted to the corresponding ammonium salt (NR[subscript]2[/subscript]H+HXNR[subscript]2[/subscript]H[subscript]2[/subscript][superscript]+[/superscript]+X[superscript][/superscript]) and allows very weak acids HX (pK[subscript]a[/subscript]7.0) that cannot normally be detected by SCAC to be measured by a second conductivity detector following the PAID. Permeative reagent introduction is dilutionless, can be operated without pumps and provides good mixing with low band dispersion (as small as 30 L). An exemplary amine is diethylamine (DEA), which was chosen as the amine source due to its low pK[subscript]b [/subscript]value (pK[subscript]b [/subscript]3.0), high vapor pressure, and low toxicity and low odor.

Artificial intelligence-enhanced real-time aerial object classification and trajectory forecasting using digital radar signals
Patent No. 11714182

Inventor(s): Quint D. Avenetti (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: GableGotwals (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18063513 on 12/08/2022 (236 days app to issue)

Abstract: A component-based system and method for rapidly generating artificial intelligence-enhanced real-time, multi-dimensional gridded aerial object classification and trajectory (state and orbital state vector) forecasts utilizing digital radar signals data collected at high rates of volume and velocity. The system performs data storage, retrieval, manipulation, communication, processing, and end user application tasks for accurate aerial object classification and vector forecasts. The data component serves as a data cache to store, retrieve, and manipulate data utilizing a plurality of functions under conditions of variable internet connectivity. The processing component includes an artificial intelligence machine learning component and logic for manipulating the data to generate gridded projections that are arrayed spatially and temporally. A post-processing component allows users to receive and retrieve automated predictions in a format suitable for end user application to automatically support and enhance the accuracy of aerial object classification and vector forecasts for aviation, aerospace, and ballistic applications.

[G01S] RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES

Optical article with gradient light influencing properties and method of making the same
Patent No. 11714220

Inventor(s): Philip Miller (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Transitions Optical, Inc. (Pinellas Park, FL)
Law Firm: The Webb Law Firm (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17523273 on 11/10/2021 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of making an optical article having a gradient tint and a gradient polarization. The method includes providing an optical element including a coating having at least one alignment zone. A dye composition is contacted with the coating. The dye composition includes at least one of: a dichroic dye, a photochromic-dichroic dye, or a combination thereof to diffuse at least a portion of the dye composition into the coating at a predetermined concentration gradient along at least a portion of the coating to provide the gradient tint and the gradient polarization. A kit for making an optical article having a gradient tint and a gradient polarization. An optical article prepared from a method for making an optical article having a gradient tint and a gradient polarization.

[G02B] OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (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]

System and method for controlling tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 11714408

Inventor(s): Jeremy Robert Chavez (Colleyville, TX), Paul David Ruckel (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682095 on 02/28/2022 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: adjusting a first flight control device of a rotorcraft to control flight around a first axis of the rotorcraft, the first flight control device exercising flight control authority around the first axis of the rotorcraft; detecting a failure of the first flight control device; transitioning at least a portion of the flight control authority around the first axis of the rotorcraft from the first flight control device to a second flight control device of the rotorcraft, the transitioning being performed automatically in response to detecting the failure of the first flight control device; and adjusting the second flight control device to control flight around the first axis of the rotorcraft, the second flight control device being adjusted by a first control process when the rotorcraft is in a first flight mode, the second flight control device being adjusted by a second control process when the rotorcraft is in a second flight mode.

[G05D] SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES (for continuous casting of metals B22D 11/16; valves per se F16K; sensing non-electric variables, see the relevant subclasses of G01; for regulating electric or magnetic variables G05F)

Marker based navigation system for robotic vehicle
Patent No. 11714422

Inventor(s): Matthew Flachsbart (Grapevine, TX), Snehal Desai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Sendees Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17064777 on 10/07/2020 (1028 days app to issue)

Abstract: A robotic vehicle can seek markers in one or more zones and take action if the marker so indicates. Systems, methods, and computer-readable media can cause a robotic vehicle to seek and identify a marker, then determine whether action should be taken based on a characteristic of the marker. If an action should be performed, the robotic vehicle can perform an action, and if no action should be performed, a determination can be made whether to seek another marker, move to another zone, or terminate the robotic vehicle”s routine.

Bandgap current reference
Patent No. 11714444

Inventor(s): Avinash Shreepathi Bhat (Tucson, AZ), Boqiang Xiao (Tucson, AZ)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17853358 on 06/29/2022 (398 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bandgap current reference circuit includes a bandgap core circuit and an error amplifier. The bandgap core circuit is configured to generate a zero temperature coefficient bandgap current. The bandgap core circuit includes a bipolar transistor. The bipolar transistor is configured to pass a current that is proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT current). The error amplifier is coupled to the bandgap core circuit and includes a bipolar differential input pair. The bipolar differential input pair is configured to ensure that the PTAT current is flowing in the bipolar transistor.

[G05F] SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC VARIABLES (regulating the timing or recurrence frequency of pulses in radar or radio navigation systems G01S; regulation of current or voltage, specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces G04G 19/02; closed-loop systems for regulating non-electric variables by electric means G05D; regulating power supply of digital computers G06F 1/26; for obtaining desired operating characteristics of electromagnets with armatures H01F 7/18; regulating electric power distribution networks H02J; regulating the charging of batteries H02J 7/00; regulating of the output of static converters, e.g. switching regulators, H02M; regulation of the output of electric generators H02N, H02P 9/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils H02P 13/00; regulating frequency response, gain, maximum output, amplitude or bandwidth of amplifiers H03G; regulating tuning of resonant circuits H03J; controlling generators of electronic oscillations or pulses H03L; regulating characteristics of transmission lines H04B; controlling electric light sources H05B 37/02, H05B 39/04, H05B 41/36; electric control of X-ray apparatus H05G 1/30) [5]

Temperature control management of electronic device based on number of heat-emitting components in compartment
Patent No. 11714469

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX), Pengda Huang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16503454 on 07/03/2019 (1490 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for controlling temperature in an electronic device. An electronic device includes a number of heat-emitting components, a plurality of compartments, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify a temperature in one of the compartments of the electronic device, determine whether the identified temperature in the one compartment exceeds a threshold for the one compartment, and in response to determining that the identified temperature for the one compartment exceeds the threshold, modify, based on the identified temperature, operation of a component of the number of heat-emitting components that is located in the one compartment to reduce the temperature in the one compartment.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Digital image tagging apparatuses, systems, and methods
Patent No. 11714523

Inventor(s): Heath Stallings (Colleyville, TX), Shadman Zafar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17162391 on 01/29/2021 (914 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, user input is received, a selected portion of a digital image is identified based on the user input, a data instance is selected, and a tag is applied to the selected portion of the digital image. The applied tag provides an association between the selected portion of the digital image and the data instance. In certain examples, a visual indicator representative of the tag is provided for display together with the tagged digital image.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Bitonic sorting accelerator
Patent No. 11714603

Inventor(s): Indu Prathapan (Bangalore, , IN), Pankaj Gupta (Bangalore, , IN), Puneet Sabbarwal (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17156731 on 01/25/2021 (918 days app to issue)

Abstract: An accelerator for bitonic sorting includes a plurality of compare-exchange circuits and a first-in, first-out (FIFO) buffer associated with each of the compare-exchange circuits. An output of each FIFO buffer is a FIFO value. The compare-exchange circuits are configured to, in a first mode, store a previous value from a previous compare-exchange circuit or a memory to its associated FIFO buffer and pass a FIFO value from its associated FIFO buffer to a subsequent compare-exchange circuit or the memory; in a second mode, compare the previous value to the FIFO value, store the greater value to its associated FIFO buffer, and pass the lesser value to the subsequent compare-exchange circuit or the memory; and in a third mode, compare the previous value to the FIFO value, store the lesser value to its associated FIFO buffer, and pass the greater value to the subsequent compare-exchange circuit or the memory.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Systems and methods for remediation of software configuration
Patent No. 11714635

Inventor(s): William Giles (Rhome, TX)
Assignee(s): CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17520574 on 11/05/2021 (634 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for remediation of software configurations are disclosed. The system may store a plurality of configuration policies in a compliance repository. The system may receive trigger data including at least one compliance error and indicating a software instance operating on a cloud service is out of compliance. The system may compare the at least one compliance error with the plurality of configuration policies. When at least one compliance error matches at least one configuration policy, the system may identify a software configuration file and apply the matching configuration policy to the software configuration file to remediate the software instance. When the at least one compliance error does not match at least one configuration policy, the system may generate a new configuration policy, validate the new configuration policy, and apply the new configuration policy to the software configuration file to remediate the software instance.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Streaming engine with early exit from loop levels supporting early exit loops and irregular loops
Patent No. 11714646

Inventor(s): Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17163639 on 02/01/2021 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A streaming engine employed in a digital data processor specifies a fixed read only data stream defined by plural nested loops. An address generator produces address of data elements. A steam head register stores data elements next to be supplied to functional units for use as operands. Upon a stream break instruction specifying one of the nested loops, the stream engine ends a current iteration of the loop. If the specified loop was not the outermost loop, the streaming engine begins an iteration of a next outer loop. If the specified loop was the outermost nested loop, the streaming engine ends the stream. The streaming engine places a vector of data elements in order in lanes within a stream head register. A stream break instruction is operable upon a vector break.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Resource allocation in a multi-processor system
Patent No. 11714647

Inventor(s): Eric Robert Hansen (McKinney, TX), Krishnan Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17527288 on 11/16/2021 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a memory-mapped register (MMR) associated with a claim logic circuit, a claim field for the MMR, a first firewall for a first address region, and a second firewall for a second address region. The MMR is associated with an address in the first address region and an address in the second address region. The first firewall is configured to pass a first write request for an address in the first address region to the claim logic circuit associated with the MMR. The claim logic circuit associated with the MMR is configured to grant or deny the first write request based on the claim field for the MMR. Further, the second firewall is configured to receive a second write request for an address in the second address region and grant or deny the second write request based on a permission level associated with the second write request.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Discovering and publishing API information
Patent No. 11714685

Inventor(s): Chandra Kamalakantha (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15748294 on 07/31/2015 (2923 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a marketplace portal to allow a user to order a business service, and a cloud controller to deploy an instance of the ordered business service to a cloud environment. The system includes an application programming interface (API) scanner to discover API information including at least one API exposed by the deployed instance of the ordered business service, and publish the discovered API information to another service.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Modified checksum using a poison data pattern
Patent No. 11714704

Inventor(s): Bryan D. Hornung (Plano, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Brooks, Cameron Huebsch, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887936 on 08/15/2022 (351 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to modified checksum data using a poison data indictor. An example method can include receiving a first set of bits including data and a second set of at least one bit indicating whether the first set of bits includes one or more erroneous or corrupted bits. A first checksum can be generated that is associated with the first set of bits. A second checksum can be generated using the first checksum and the second set of at least one bit. The first set of bits and the second checksum can be written to an array of a memory device. A comparison of the first checksum and the second checksum can indicate whether the first set of bits includes the at least one or more erroneous or corrupted bits.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Accessing error statistics from dram memories having integrated error correction
Patent No. 11714713

Inventor(s): Siva Srinivas Kothamasu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17878149 on 08/01/2022 (365 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a memory module includes a memory array with a primary access port coupled to the memory array. Error correction logic is coupled to the memory array. A statistics register is coupled to the error correction logic. A secondary access port is coupled to the statistics register to allow access to the statistics register by an external device without using the primary interface.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Machine learning systems for ETL data streams
Patent No. 11714721

Inventor(s): Aqa Muhammad Ziaul Ehsan (Plano, TX), Kevin Luong Tran (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17243946 on 04/29/2021 (824 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods an artificial intelligence method of reducing failure in an informational flow of a data stream controlled by an Extract Transform Load process using a machine learning (”ML”) model training system are provided. The method may include deploying a software sensor that periodically captures data points for an extract job executed during an extract phase of the process. The method may also include building a behavior profile concurrently with the receipt of each of the data points. The method may further include comparing the behavior profile to behavior profiles stored in an Adverse Behavior Model database and behavior profiles stored in a Normal Behavior Model database. When the behavior profile is determined to have a threshold number of match points matching the behavior profile to behavior profiles in the Adverse Behavior Model database, the method may include increasing a target database storage capacity.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Shadow caches for level 2 cache controller
Patent No. 11714754

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17460410 on 08/30/2021 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus including a CPU core and a L1 cache subsystem coupled to the CPU core. The L1 cache subsystem includes a L1 main cache, a L1 victim cache, and a L1 controller. The apparatus includes a L2 cache subsystem coupled to the L1 cache subsystem. The L2 cache subsystem includes a L2 main cache, a shadow L1 main cache, a shadow L1 victim cache, and a L2 controller. The L2 controller receives an indication from the L1 controller that a cache line A is being relocated from the L1 main cache to the L1 victim cache; in response to the indication, update the shadow L1 main cache to reflect that the cache line A is no longer located in the L1 main cache; and in response to the indication, update the shadow L1 victim cache to reflect that the cache line A is located in the L1 victim cache.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Methods and apparatus to reduce bank pressure using aggressive write merging
Patent No. 11714760

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16882264 on 05/22/2020 (1166 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to reduce bank pressure using aggressive write merging are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first cache storage; a second cache storage; a store queue coupled to at least one of the first cache storage and the second cache storage and operable to: receive a first memory operation; process the first memory operation for storing the first set of data in at least one of the first cache storage and the second cache storage; receive a second memory operation; and prior to storing the first set of data in the at least one of the first cache storage and the second cache storage, merge the first memory operation and the second memory operation.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Enabling a multi-chip daisy chain topology using peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe)
Patent No. 11714776

Inventor(s): Kishon Vijay Abraham Israel Vijayponraj (Bengaluru, , IN), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Sriramakrishnan Govindarajan (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instmments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17564975 on 12/29/2021 (580 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) may be configured to enable a Multi-Chip Daisy Chain Topology using peripheral component interface express (PCIe). The SoC may include a processor, a local memory, a root complex operably connected to the processor and the local memory, and a multi-function endpoint controller. The root complex may obtain forwarding information to configure routing of transactions to one or more PCIe endpoint functions or to the local memory. The root complex may initialize, based on the forwarding information, access between a host and the one or more PCIe endpoint functions. The multi-function endpoint controller may obtain a descriptor and endpoint information to configure outbound portals for transactions to at least one remote host. The multi-function endpoint controller may establish a communication path between the host and a function out of a plurality of functions.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

System for augmenting and joining multi-cadence datasets
Patent No. 11714812

Inventor(s): Dustin Doubet (Sanger, TX), Gopi Kancharla (Frisco, TX), Parvesh Kumar (Plano, TX), Praveen Tandra (Allen, TX), Srinivas Mupparapu (Plano, TX), Suresh Sammeta (Frisco, TX), Zainil Momin (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17315624 on 05/10/2021 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system may comprise a server system, a database, and one or more data sources having different cadences, such as a batch data source and a real-time data source. The server system may generate a first dataset based on data from the batch data source, and may generate a second dataset based on data received from the real-time data source. The server system may determine metadata associated with the real-time data source. Based on the metadata, the server system may generate a database table representation of the real-time data source. The server system may be configured to perform a relational join on the first and second datasets. Such a relational join may define a namespace that is based on the first and second datasets.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Systems and methods for screenshot linking
Patent No. 11714873

Inventor(s): Andrew Cummins (Brooklyn, NY), Elias Jason Mablekos (New York, NY), Jason Ellis Pearlman (Lloyd Harbor, NY)
Assignee(s): rewardStyle, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17930193 on 09/07/2022 (328 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for analyzing screenshots can include a computing device including a processor coupled to a memory and a display screen configured to display content. The system can include an application stored on the memory and executable by the processor. The application can include a screenshot receiver configured to access, from storage to which a screenshot of the content displayed on the display screen captured using a screenshot function of the computing device is stored, the screenshot including an image and a predetermined marker. The application can include a marker detector configured to detect the predetermined marker included in the screenshot. The application can include a link identifier configured to identify, using the predetermined marker, a link to a resource mapped to the image included in the screenshot, the resource accessible by the computing device via the link.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Secure storage of passwords
Patent No. 11714914

Inventor(s): William F. Copeland (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17679459 on 02/24/2022 (523 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is to execute the instruction to: receive, from a user device, a username of a user and a string; retrieve a first Message Authentication Code (MAC) and a salt from a database in response to receiving the username and the string; send the first MAC, the salt, and one or more parameters to a Hardware Security Module (HSM); receive, from the HSM, a message indicating whether the first MAC matches a second MAC that the HSM generates based on the one or more parameters and the salt. In addition, the processor to perform one of: authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC matches the second MAC; or not authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC does not match the second MAC.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

Monitoring and adapting a process performed across plural systems associated with a supply chain
Patent No. 11715052

Inventor(s): Michael Yesudas (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Edell, Shapiro Finnan, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17241319 on 04/27/2021 (826 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention monitors a process across a plurality of systems associated with a supply chain. A context is determined for an order, where at least one of the features of the context includes information from a networked sensing device. One or more first machine learning models identify a plurality of orders of an order history having features corresponding to the order. A second machine learning model is trained with the identified plurality of orders to predict the monitoring interval for the order. The second machine learning model predicts the monitoring interval for the order based on the context of the order. The monitoring interval for the order is dynamically adjusted based on the predicted monitoring interval, and the order is monitored through an order fulfillment process across the plurality of systems associated with the supply chain in accordance with the adjusted monitoring interval.

[G06Q] DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [2006.01]

Performance monitoring for communication systems
Patent No. 11715056

Inventor(s): Ashwini Patil (Richardson, TX), Donatus Asumu (Mckinney, TX), Emad Noorizadeh (Plano, TX), Ion Gerald McCusker (Allen, TX), Priyank R. Shah (Plano, TX), Ramakrishna R. Yannam (The Colony, TX), Ravisha Andar (Plano, TX
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17202979 on 03/16/2021 (868 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device that is configured to establish a network connection between a user and an agent. The device is further configured to identify a first issue type for the user and to identify a first resolution type provided by the agent based on a conversation between the user and the agent. The device is further configured to identify a performance score from a resolution mapping based on a combination of the first issue type and the first resolution type. The device is further configured to identify a first knowledge area that is associated with the first issue type and to update a first knowledge score that is associated with the first knowledge area in a performance record for the agent based on the performance score. The device is further configured to send a recommendation to the agent based at least in part on the performance score.

Modeling, simulation, and predictive analysis
Patent No. 11715057

Inventor(s): Alfred George White, II (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): NCR Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15056211 on 02/29/2016 (2710 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retail environment is modeled and simulated based on aggregated operational data. Real-time aggregated data for operations of the retail environment is detected and predictive adjustments to the retail environment are provided for making one or more changes to the retail environment based on the modeled and simulated environment.

Permanent fault detection for imaging and vision hardware accelerators
Patent No. 11715188

Inventor(s): Gregory Raymond Shurtz (Houston, TX), Jason A. T. Jones (Richmond, TX), Kedar Satish Chitnis (Bengaluru, , IN), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Prithvi Shankar Yeyyadi Anantha (Bengaluru, , IN),
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682735 on 02/28/2022 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device may be configured to detect a fault in imaging and vision hardware accelerators. The electronic device may include a controller configured to select a first golden input frame of multiple golden input frames to perform a first self-test, and retrieve a first reference image signature corresponding to the first golden input frame. The electronic device may include a hardware accelerator module configured to obtain the first golden input frame, and generate a first output frame based on the first golden input frame. The electronic device may include a signature generator configured to generate a first generated image signature based on the first output frame. The electronic device may include a signature comparison module configured to compare the first generated image signature to the first reference image signature in order to determine whether the hardware accelerator module includes a fault at a first time.

[G05B] CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS (fluid-pressure actuators or systems acting by means of fluids in general F15B; valves per se F16K; characterised by mechanical features only G05G; sensitive elements, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. G12B, subclasses of G01, H01; correcting units, see the appropriate subclasses, e.g. H02K)

Methods and systems for customizing augmentation of a presentation of primary content
Patent No. 11715270

Inventor(s): Duane Burton Molitor (Frisco, TX), Vidhya Seran (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17474778 on 09/14/2021 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: An illustrative content augmentation system identifies a presentation context dataset indicating how an extended reality (XR) presentation device is to present XR content in connection with a presentation of primary content. Based on the presentation context dataset, the content augmentation system selects a subset of secondary content items from a set of secondary content items each configured for presentation as XR content that augments the presentation of the primary content. The content augmentation system also provides the selected subset of secondary content items for presentation by the XR presentation device in connection with the presentation of the primary content. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

System and method of generating bounding polygons
Patent No. 11715276

Inventor(s): Carlos Anchia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Sixgill, LLC (Santa Monica, CA)
Law Firm: Ahmann Kloke LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17131697 on 12/22/2020 (952 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example system includes a first and second digital device. The first digital device may be configured to provide an interface displaying an image including a depiction of an object, place a bounding shape around the object, and crop contents of the bounding shape to create a portion. The second digital device may be configured to receive the portion, retrieve high-level features and low-level features, apply first Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling (ASPP) to the high-level features to aggregate the high-level features as aggregate features, concatenate results to create the aggregate features, up-sample, apply a convolution to the low-level features, concatenate the aggregate features with the low-level features after convolution to form combined features, segment the combined features to generate a polygonal shape outline along outer boundaries of the first object, and provide the first polygonal shape outline to the first digital device for display.

[G06T] IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.01]

Traffic detection system using machine vision
Patent No. 11715305

Inventor(s): Amitha Nandini Mandava (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18072541 on 11/30/2022 (244 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of detecting traffic passing a camera overlooking a roadway. The method comprises receiving video frames by a traffic analytics engine from the camera, determining a mask that defines a lane detection region by the traffic analytics engine based on an assumed average length of a vehicle and based on analyzing lane boundary markers in the video frames; determining a background reference frame by the traffic analytics engine by applying the mask to the video frames and by averaging the pixels of the masked video frames; determining that at least some of the masked video frames differ from the background reference frame by more than a detection threshold; and incrementing a traffic count associated with the lane detection region stored in a memory of the computer system based on the masked video frames that differ from the background reference frame by more than the detection threshold.

[G06K] RECOGNITION OF DATA; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS (printing per se B41J)

Collaborative distributed agent-based traffic light system and method of use
Patent No. 11715371

Inventor(s): Behnam Torabi (Dallas, TX), Rym Zalila-Wenkstern (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17645878 on 12/23/2021 (586 days app to issue)

Abstract: In this disclosure, collaborative multi-agent-based TST is presented with dedicated intersection controllers that include software agents which read local and remote detection systems and then collaboratively optimize signal timing phases by considering the feedback of all controller agents that may be affected by a change. The disclosure also presents an augmented system which considers network input from handheld remote devices to update certain traffic light phase information and adapt to emerging emergency situations.

[G08G] TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS (guiding railway traffic, ensuring the safety of railway traffic B61L; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for traffic control G01S 13/91, G01S 15/88, G01S 17/88; radar or analogous systems, sonar systems or lidar systems specially adapted for anti-collision purposes G01S 13/93, G01S 15/93, G01S 17/93; control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, not being specific to a traffic environment G05D 1/00) [2]

System and method for low power memory test
Patent No. 11715544

Inventor(s): Nikita Naresh (Bangalore, , IN), Nitesh Mishra (Kanpur, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17538942 on 11/30/2021 (609 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first group of memory units and a second group of memory units coupled to a first data path and a second data path coupled to a controller, a first delay element on the first data path coupled to the second group of memory units and configured to send, from the controller to the second group of memory units, signals for write and read operations in a sequence of time cycles delayed by a time cycle with respect to the first group of memory units, and a second delay element on the second data path and coupled to the first group of memory units and configured to send, from the first group of memory units to the controller, test result signals delayed by a time cycle, the delayed test result signals having a matching delay to the delayed write and read operations.

[G11C] STATIC STORES (information storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer G11B; semiconductor devices for storage H01L, e.g. H01L 27/108-H01L 27/11597; pulse technique in general H03K, e.g. electronic switches H03K 17/00)

Rapid prototyping of an internet of things device, such as a device for communicating with a wireless cellular network
Patent No. 11716772

Inventor(s): Eric Steven Hill (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17484223 on 09/24/2021 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and method enable rapid prototyping of an Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with a modem. The system creates an abstraction layer subsuming a modem AT command set, where the abstraction layer provides a higher-level functionality than the modem AT command set. A function associated with the abstraction layer includes multiple function calls to the modem AT command set. The system can receive an input indicating an instruction to initiate a connection between the modem and a telecommunication network. The system can invoke a particular function associated with the abstraction layer to establish the connection between the modem and the telecommunication network.

[G06F] ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Hybrid electric vehicle battery lockout plug
Patent No. 11712976

Inventor(s): Blair C. Perkins (Georgetown, KY)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter Hampton LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17377760 on 07/16/2021 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: A battery lockout device is provided. The battery lockout device may include a safety plug body adapted to engage a power port of the battery. The battery lockout device may further include a rotating member operatively connected to the safety plug body, the rotating member engaging a battery lip or battery lip housing. The rotating member, in a first rotated position, can be locked in the first rotated position preventing access to the power port of the battery and preventing removal of the safety body plug from the battery. To effectuate locking the rotating member in the first rotated position, a keyed lock can be used to maintain the first rotated position of the rotating member relative to the safety plug body and the battery/battery housing lip. In this way, no energy from the battery may be discharged until removal/disengagement of the battery lockout device.

[H01R] ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS (switches, fuses H01H; coupling devices of the waveguide type H01P 5/00; switching arrangements for the supply or distribution of electric power H02B; installations of electric cables or lines, or of combined optical and electric cables or lines, or of auxiliary apparatus H02G; printed means for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits H05K)

Spatial-temporal haptic stimulation systems and methods
Patent No. 11715356

Inventor(s): Fei Liu (Plano, TX), Jun Xu (Plano, TX), Tao Huang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17511270 on 10/26/2021 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure relates to technology for haptic stimulation. A haptic interface device comprises an array comprising haptic stimulation elements configured to generate a stimulation pattern. The haptic interface device comprises a controller configured to continually propagate the stimulation pattern on a user”s skin, including repeatedly eliminate a portion of a first end of the stimulation pattern and replace the eliminated portion with a new portion at a second end of the stimulation pattern.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Roughened conductive components
Patent No. 11715678

Inventor(s): Chong Han Lim (Seri Kembangan, , MY), Yee Gin Tea (Bukit Katil, , MY)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17157557 on 01/25/2021 (918 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a semiconductor package comprises a die pad, a semiconductor die on the die pad, and a mold compound covering the die pad and the semiconductor die. The semiconductor package includes a conductive component including a roughened surface, the roughened surface having a roughness ranging from an arithmetic mean surface height (SA) of 1.4 to 3.2. The mold compound is coupled to the roughened surface. The semiconductor package includes a bond wire coupling the semiconductor die to the roughened surface. The bond wire is directly coupled to the roughened surface without a precious metal positioned therebetween.

[H01L] SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (use of semiconductor devices for measuring G01; resistors in general H01C; magnets, inductors, transformers H01F; capacitors in general H01G; electrolytic devices H01G 9/00; batteries, accumulators H01M; waveguides, resonators, or lines of the waveguide type H01P; line connectors, current collectors H01R; stimulated-emission devices H01S; electromechanical resonators H03H; loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers H04R; electric light sources in general H05B; printed circuits, hybrid circuits, casings or constructional details of electrical apparatus, manufacture of assemblages of electrical components H05K; use of semiconductor devices in circuits having a particular application, see the subclass for the application) [2]

Power stage package including flexible circuit and stacked die
Patent No. 11715679

Inventor(s): Vivek Kishorechand Arora (San Jose, CA), Woochan Kim (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16597808 on 10/09/2019 (1392 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a set of terminals protruding from a first surface of the substrate, a power stage physically and thermally coupled to the first surface of the substrate, and a flexible circuit including at least one circuit layer forming power stage conductors and control circuit conductors disposed on a flexible insulating substrate layer. The power stage is between the flexible circuit and the substrate and is mounted on a first surface of the flexible circuit such that the power stage is electrically connected to the power stage conductors. The package includes a die mounted on a second surface of the flexible circuit opposite the power stage. An output of the die is electrically connected to an input of the power stage via the control circuit conductors.

Apparatus including an isolation assembly
Patent No. 11715707

Inventor(s): Sreeram SubramanyamNasum (Bangalore, , IN), Tarunvir Singh (Punjab, , IN), Vijaylaxmi Khanolkar (Pune, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16730856 on 12/30/2019 (1310 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described examples include an apparatus including a package substrate having a die attach pad and a first semiconductor die on the die attach pad, the first semiconductor die including a transmitter. The apparatus also includes an assembly having a first plate coupled to the transmitter, a second plate separated from the first plate by a dielectric and a second semiconductor die on the die attach pad, the second semiconductor die including a receiver coupled to the second plate.

Power distribution module(s) capable of hot connection and/or disconnection for wireless communication systems, and related power units, components, and methods
Patent No. 11715949

Inventor(s): Boyd Grant Brower (Keller, TX), Chois Alven Blackwell, Jr. (North Richland Hills, TX), Terry Dean Cox (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17692836 on 03/11/2022 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: Power distribution modules are configured to distribute power to a power-consuming component(s), such as a remote antenna unit(s) (RAU(s)). By ”hot” connection and/or disconnection, the power distribution modules can be connected and/or disconnected from a power unit and/or a power-consuming component(s) while power is being provided to the power distribution modules. Power is not required to be disabled in the power unit before connection and/or disconnection of power distribution modules. The power distribution modules may be configured to protect against or reduce electrical arcing or electrical contact erosion that may otherwise result from ”hot” connection and/or connection of the power distribution modules.

[H02J] CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY (power supply circuits for apparatus for measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation or cosmic radiation G01T 1/175; electric power supply circuits specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces with no moving parts G04G 19/00; for digital computers G06F 1/18; for discharge tubes H01J 37/248; circuits or apparatus for the conversion of electric power, arrangements for control or regulation of such circuits or apparatus H02M; interrelated control of several motors, control of a prime-mover/generator combination H02P; control of high-frequency power H03L; additional use of power line or power network for transmission of information H04B)

Hybrid battery system and method
Patent No. 11715961

Inventor(s): Dusan Veselic (Oakville, , CA)
Assignee(s): FUNDAMENTAL INNOVATION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC (Flower Mound, TX)
Law Firm: Botos Churchill IP Law (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17107268 on 11/30/2020 (974 days app to issue)

Abstract: A switching-mode power system and method utilizing a rechargeable primary higher-current density energy cell and a rechargeable secondary lower-current density cell are disclosed. The system and method employ a collection of switches that are dynamically actuated so as to selectively interconnect and repurpose a minimal arrangement of components. This facilitates the selective provision of power to a portable device or system from a rechargeable primary high-current density energy cell or a rechargeable secondary lower-current density cell. In addition, by selectively actuating the switches, the switching-mode power supply is enabled to a) permit the secondary lower-current density cell to quickly attain a charge level suitable for device/system operation when connected to a charging station/power source, b) charge the primary high-current density energy cell, and c) employ the charged secondary lower-current density cell to charge the primary high-current density energy cell when disconnected from the charging station/power source.

Closed loop control for piezoelectric-based power converters
Patent No. 11716023

Inventor(s): Jessica Danielle Boles (Somerville, MA), Yinglai Xia (Plano, TX), Yogesh Ramadass (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17348122 on 06/15/2021 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power converter including a piezoelectric resonator. The power converter includes a first transistor coupled between an input terminal and a first plate of the piezoelectric resonator, and a second transistor coupled between the first plate of the piezoelectric resonator and an output terminal. A load may be coupled at the output terminal. Controller circuitry has inputs coupled to the input node, the output node, and to the first plate of the piezoelectric resonator, and outputs coupled to control terminals of the first and second transistors. The controller circuitry operates to turn on the first transistor responsive to a comparison of voltages at the first plate and the input terminal, turn on the second transistor responsive to a comparison of voltages at the first plate and the output terminal, and turn off one of the first and second transistors responsive to an output level at the output terminal.

[H02M] APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF (conversion of current or voltage specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces with no moving parts G04G 19/02; systems for regulating electric or magnetic variables in general, e.g. using transformers, reactors or choke coils, combination of such systems with static converters G05F; for digital computers G06F 1/00; transformers H01F; connection or control of one converter with regard to conjoint operation with a similar or other source of supply H02J; dynamo-electric converters H02K 47/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils, control or regulation of electric motors, generators or dynamo-electric converters H02P; pulse generators H03K) [5]

Power amplifier with series transformer combiners and harmonic tuning
Patent No. 11716056

Inventor(s): Baher Haroun (Allen, TX), Sachin Kalia (Dallas, TX), Swaminathan Sankaran (Allen, TX), Tolga Dinc (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17109763 on 12/02/2020 (972 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a first differential amplifier and a first transformer with a primary coil coupled to an output of the first differential amplifier and with a secondary coil coupled to a load. The system also includes a second differential amplifier and a second transformer with a primary coil coupled to an output of the second differential amplifier and with a secondary coil coupled in series with the secondary coil of the first transformer. The system also includes a tuning network coupled to a center tap node between the secondary coil of the first transformer and the secondary coil of the second transformer.

[H03F] AMPLIFIERS (measuring, testing G01R; optical parametric amplifiers G02F; circuit arrangements with secondary emission tubes H01J 43/30; masers, lasers H01S; dynamo-electric amplifiers H02K; control of amplification H03G; coupling arrangements independent of the nature of the amplifier, voltage dividers H03H; amplifiers capable only of dealing with pulses H03K; repeater circuits in transmission lines H04B 3/36, H04B 3/58; application of speech amplifiers in telephonic communication H04M 1/60, H04M 3/40)

Time multiplexing voltage clamping in coil driving circuit for a contactor during quick turn off
Patent No. 11716072

Inventor(s): Anand Gopalan (Plano, TX), Ashish Ojha (Bangalore, , IN), Krishnamurthy Shankar (Bangalore, , IN), Priyank Anand (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682619 on 02/28/2022 (519 days app to issue)

Abstract: Examples of contactor controllers, systems and methods time-modulate levels of high-side (HS) and low-side (LS) clamp voltages in a contactor controller to switch a path through which current flows during quick-turn-off (QTO) of the contactor controller. One of the clamp voltages is at a high level and the other is at a low level. The output voltage of the contactor controller is held at the low level. The path switching may be a function of one or more parameters. In a configuration, the level of a supply voltage of the contactor controller is monitored and used to control the path switching. In a configuration, temperatures of HS and LS transistors of the contactor controller are monitored and used to control the path switching. Control of the path switching may be performed to dissipate power in a larger area to increase thermal performance of the contactor controller. Both clamps may remain active throughout the QTO process, providing redundancy and safety.

[H03K] PULSE TECHNIQUE (measuring pulse characteristics G01R; modulating sinusoidal oscillations with pulses H03C; transmission of digital information H04L; discriminator circuits detecting phase difference between two signals by counting or integrating cycles of oscillation H03D 3/04; automatic control, starting, synchronisation or stabilisation of generators of electronic oscillations or pulses where the type of generator is irrelevant or unspecified H03L; coding, decoding or code conversion, in general H03M) [4]

Transistor switching based on voltage sensing
Patent No. 11716078

Inventor(s): Johan Tjeerd Strydom (Saratoga, CA), Maxim Franke (Dallas, TX), Mrinal Kanti Das (Allen, TX), Rajdeep Bondade (Richardson, TX), Stephen Phillip Savage (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17709644 on 03/31/2022 (488 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus comprises: a voltage sensing circuit having a voltage sensing terminal and a voltage sensing output, the voltage sensing circuit configured to generate a first voltage at the voltage sensing output representing a second voltage at the voltage sensing terminal; a control circuit having a control circuit input and a control circuit output, the control circuit input coupled to the voltage sensing output, the control circuit configured to: determine a state of a transistor based on the first voltage; and generate a driver signal at the control circuit output based on the state; and a driver circuit having a driver input and a switch control output, the driver input coupled to the control circuit output, the driver circuit configured to provide a current at the switch control output responsive to the driver signal.

Capacitive touch sensor and method
Patent No. 11716082

Inventor(s): Hao Meng (Shanghai, , CN), Ji Ru Jun (Shanghai, , CN), Shen Ge (Shanghai, , CN), Xu Kang Cheng (Shanghai, , CN), Zhang Jun (Shanghai, , CN), Zhou Yi (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17547439 on 12/10/2021 (599 days app to issue)

Abstract: A capacitive touch sensor is disclosed for use with input signal. The capacitive touch sensor includes a number n of input/output lines. Each of the number n of input/output lines is electrically disconnected from every other of the number n of input/output lines. Each of the number n of input/output lines is arranged to cross every other of the number n of input/output lines. Each of a number of positions includes one of the number n of input/output lines crossing another of the number n of input/output lines.

Circuit support structure with integrated isolation circuitry
Patent No. 11716117

Inventor(s): Giacomo Calabrese (Freising, , DE), Michael Lueders (Freising, , DE), Nicola Bertoni (Freising, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17167753 on 02/04/2021 (908 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit support structure includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer, isolation material containing the first and second metal layers, an isolation circuit, a first plurality of contact pads, and a second plurality of contact pads. The isolation circuit includes a first circuit element in the first metal layer and a second circuit element in the second metal layer and electrically isolated from the first circuit element by the isolation material. The first plurality of contact pads is adapted to be coupled to a first integrated circuit on the circuit support structure and includes a first contact pad electrically coupled to the first circuit element. The second plurality of contact pads is adapted to be coupled to a second integrated circuit on the circuit support structure and includes a second contact pad electrically coupled to the second circuit element.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Full power uplink transmission for wireless communication systems
Patent No. 11716128

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17210480 on 03/23/2021 (861 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) for an uplink (UL) transmission, comprising: receiving a configuration information including a full power mode and indicating an UL codebook, wherein: the UL codebook is one of a first codebook and a second codebook, when the full power mode is set to full power mode 1, and the UL codebook is one of the first codebook, the second codebook, and a third codebook, when the full power mode is either not provided or is set to a value other than the full power mode 1; identifying the UL codebook to use for the UL transmission based on the configuration information; and transmitting the UL transmission based on the UL codebook.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Systems and methods for modification of radio access network parameters based on channel propagation models generated using machine learning techniques
Patent No. 11716161

Inventor(s): Farid Khafizov (Plano, TX), Venkata Sambasivarao Dhulipalla (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17658862 on 04/12/2022 (476 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may provide for the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning (”AI/ML”) techniques to generate models for various locations or regions (e.g., sectors) associated with one or more radio access networks (”RANs”) of a wireless network. The system may further use AI/ML techniques to generate interference models to reflect types and/or amounts of channel propagation metrics measured within the RAN. The system may further determine, based on attributes of a given sector, a sector model and/or a channel propagation model associated with the sector. Based on the sector model and/or the determined channel propagation model, one or more actions may be determined in order to enhance channel propagation metrics within the sector, such as at portions of the sector at which increased demand for wireless service is detected.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for multistream transmission
Patent No. 11716230

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16947970 on 08/26/2020 (1070 days app to issue)

Abstract: Multistream transmissions are provided for user equipment (UE) including a transceiver configured to receive an L-layer data transmission that includes at least one codeblock (CB). The CB includes a length-N cyclic redundancy code (CRC). The transceiver is also configured to receive a downlink control information (DCI) associated with the data transmission. The UE further includes a processor operably connected to the transceiver. The processor is configured to decode the data transmission, the CRC, and the DCI. The data transmission includes one codeword (CW) when L is less than or equal to a threshold and two CWs when L is greater than the threshold.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Method and system for network function recovery notification
Patent No. 11716242

Inventor(s): Parry Cornell Booker (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17379151 on 07/19/2021 (743 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein include receiving, from a first network function, a request to receive a notification when a second network function becomes available after a failure. A status update may be received from the second network function indicating that the second network function is available. It may be determined that the second network function is in a stable state. A notification may be sent, to the first network function, that the second network function is available along with an indication of a time period in which to switch from accessing a third network function to accessing the second network function.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Assistant for automatic generation of server load test scripts
Patent No. 11716275

Inventor(s): Premraj Varadharaj Singaravelu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): U.S. Bank National Association (Minneapolis, MN)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17394929 on 08/05/2021 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for generating correlated load test scripts for use in load testing by receiving an archive of transaction records, each transaction record including a request and a response, organizing the archive of transaction records, determining a collection of transaction records, generating a plain load test script, and correlating the plain load test script to generate a correlated load test script.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

System and method for determining the shortest data transfer path in data communication
Patent No. 11716278

Inventor(s): Damodarrao Thakkalapelli (Plano, TX), Rama Venkata S. Kavali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17583460 on 01/25/2022 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system accesses a set of devices transferring a data element from a source device to a destination device. The system determines a transformation type implemented on the data element at each device. The system generates an array that uniquely defines the data element at each device. The array comprises the transformation type and an identifier of the device. The system generates a transformation dependency map that represents a set of transformation types implemented on the data element at different devices. The system determines a set of data transfer paths for the data element from the source device to the destination device based on the transformation dependency map. The system selects the shortest data transfer path for the data element that corresponds to the least number of hops between devices. The system communicates the data element from the source device to the destination device using the shortest data transfer path.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Method to prevent cloning of electronic components using public key infrastructure secure hardware device
Patent No. 11716317

Inventor(s): David Tamagno (Austin, TX), John Tran (Austin, TX), Sean Newton (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17196884 on 03/09/2021 (875 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic component includes a processor and a memory. The electronic component has a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. There is also a system including a host machine and an electronic component capable of being operated by the host machine. The electronic component has a processor, a memory, and a secure platform capable of storing at least one dual key pair and a corresponding digital signature. Another aspect describes a method, which includes reading a public key from an electronic component by a host machine, verifying the public key against a stored key in the host machine, digitally signing data using a private key from the electronic component, verifying the signed data against the stored key, and using the electronic component by the host machine only if the signed data and the public key are verified.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Method and apparatus for generating and providing a temporary password to control access to a record created in response to an electronic message
Patent No. 11716322

Inventor(s): Patrick Harris (Brookhaven, GA)
Assignee(s): MCKESSON CORPORATION (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17112366 on 12/04/2020 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, computing device and computer program product generate a temporary password to control access to a record created in response to an electronic message. An electronic message is parsed to separately identify a plurality of fields that provide different types of information. Record(s) are accessed from a database that are associated with the information provided by at least one field. An action to be initiated by the electronic message is determined to either be taken or to be rejected based upon information provided by the field(s) of the electronic message and also based upon information from the record(s) accessed from the database. If the action is rejected, a record of the electronic message is created for transmission along with information regarding the rejection. A temporary password is also generated to control access to the record created regarding the electronic message and its rejection. The response includes the temporary password.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Determination of compliance with security technical implementation guide standards
Patent No. 11716354

Inventor(s): Jacob Cole (Coppell, TX), Stephen Austin Cline (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16719669 on 12/18/2019 (1322 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technology is described for determining compliance with security technical implementation guide (STIG) standards. An example of the technology can include identifying a STIG standard that may be applicable to a system component included in a computer system. The STIG standard can be obtained from a security technical implementation guide which specifies security standards for securing computer systems against unauthorized access. A configuration compliance package can be generated to evaluate a configuration setting of the system component for compliance to the STIG standard, and the configuration compliance package can be output to enable a determination of compliance of the configuration setting with the STIG standard.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Method and apparatus for encapsulation of Motion Picture Experts Group Media Transport assets in International Organization for Standardization Base Media Files
Patent No. 11716370

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Plano, TX), Kong Posh Bhat (Plano, TX), Youngkwon Lim (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17656767 on 03/28/2022 (491 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes receive path circuitry configured to receive a Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) Media Transport (MMT) container and a processing device configured to identify locations of one or more media fragment units (MFUs) in the MMT container using a hint track within the MMT container. Another apparatus includes transmit path circuitry configured to transmit an MMT container and a processing device configured to identify locations of one or more MFUs in the MMT container using a hint track within the MMT container.

[H04L] TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) [4]

Method and apparatus for an imaging device
Patent No. 11716449

Inventor(s): Masoud Vaziri (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16901761 on 06/15/2020 (1142 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of an image recording apparatus includes an eyeglass frame, at least one first optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing a main scene image, and at least one second optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing an auxiliary scene image. The first and the second field of view of the user at least partially overlap. The image resolution of the main scene image is lower than the image resolution of the main scene image and the field of view of the main scene image is larger than the field of view of the auxiliary scene image. The image recording apparatus further includes at least one processor for receiving the main and the auxiliary scene images, and generating a modified resolution copy of the main scene image based on the auxiliary scene image.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Method and system for constraining tile processing overhead in video coding
Patent No. 11716472

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17824554 on 05/25/2022 (433 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for encoding a picture of a video sequence in a bit stream that constrains tile processing overhead is provided. The method includes computing a maximum tile rate for the video sequence, computing a maximum number of tiles for the picture based on the maximum tile rate, and encoding the picture wherein a number of tiles used to encode the picture is enforced to be no more than the maximum number of tiles.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Storage of EVC decoder configuration information
Patent No. 11716474

Inventor(s): Youngkwon Lim (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17103634 on 11/24/2020 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: A decoding device and an encoding device for storage of EVC decoder configuration information are disclosed. The decoding device includes a communication interface and a processor operably coupled to the communication interface. The communication interface receives a compressed bitstream. The processor identifies a frame width value and a frame height value in a video decoder configuration record in combination with an SPS_in_stream value; and decodes the compressed video bitstream based on the frame width value and frame height value.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Personalized media guide for offline media devices
Patent No. 11716512

Inventor(s): Michael James Brehm (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Rovi Guides, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Haley Guiliano LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17464846 on 09/02/2021 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for displaying a guide for media content available on a user device. An illustrative method includes retrieving media content guide data for a plurality of channels, identifying a first media content item that is not available for retrieval from a content source, in response to identifying the first media content item, identifying a second media content item that is related to the first media content item and is available for retrieval from the content source, retrieving, from the content source, the second media content item, and generating for display a media content guide interface for the plurality of channels, wherein an identifier of the second media content item is displayed in a timeslot for the first media content item.

[H04N] PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]

Modular speakers
Patent No. 11716568

Inventor(s): Hussnain Ali (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Stamford, CT)
Law Firm: Artegis Law Group, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17228575 on 04/12/2021 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth a system that includes an audio system module. The audio system module includes a speaker, a connector, and one or more processing units. The one or more processing units are configured to detect a second audio system module connected to the connector; determine a network map of audio system modules, wherein the network map comprises at least the first audio system module and the second audio system module; determine a mode of operation based on the network map; receive an audio signal; and via the speaker, output audio corresponding to the audio signal based on the mode of operation.

[H04R] LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) [6]

System and method for handover management in mobile networks
Patent No. 11716656

Inventor(s): Kamakshi Sridhar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Amarok IP Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16940616 on 07/28/2020 (1099 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for managing handovers on a network including: determining neighboring cells within the network; mapping the neighboring cells; analyzing handover data between the mapped cells, wherein the handover data may be retrieved from network messaging; determining for each handover whether the handover is successful or unsuccessful based on the handover data; and reporting unsuccessful handovers to an operator for the network. a system for managing handovers on a network, the system including: a relation module configured to determine neighboring cells within the network and map the neighboring cells; an analysis module configured to analyzing handover data between the mapped cells, wherein the handover data may be retrieved from network messaging and determine for each handover whether the handover is successful or unsuccessful based on the handover data; and a reporting module configured to report unsuccessful handovers to an operator for the network.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device in node for wireless communication
Patent No. 11716690

Inventor(s): Qi Jiang (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Dido Wireless Innovations LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17535584 on 11/25/2021 (614 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and a device in a node for wireless communication. A first node first receives a first bit field and Q second-type bit field(s), and then transmits L radio signal(s) at a first power value; the first bit field is used for determining a first reference signal resource set; each of the Q second-type bit field(s) indicates one power offset; the first power value is only related to power offsets indicated by all second-type bit fields among the Q second-type bit field(s) that correspond to a first index, and the first index is one of K1 indexes associated to the first reference signal resource set; and the first index is related to the L reference signal resource set(s). Multiple times of repetition based uplink transmissions employ a uniform power control mechanism under multiple beams, which reduces hardware requirements at terminal side and improves transmission performance.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and system for dual connectivity path selection
Patent No. 11716777

Inventor(s): Maqbool Chauhan (Keller, 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: 17347673 on 06/15/2021 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which a dual connectivity path selection service is provided. The service may select a network path for dual connectivity. The service may use mapping information that may correlate network parameters and values to dual connectivity configurations. The service may compare parameters included in a configuration request pertaining to end devices with the mapping information for selection of a dual connectivity configuration.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Liquid-based thermoelectric device
Patent No. 11716905

Inventor(s): Ali Farzbod (Dallas, TX), Hyejin Moon (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16449838 on 06/24/2019 (1499 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprises a first electrode having a first inner surface; a second electrode having a second inner surface, the second inner surface facing the first inner surface; a nanostructured material positioned on at least one of the first inner surface and second inner surface; and an ionic liquid positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, the ionic liquid being in electrical communication with the first electrode and second electrode. NULL

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Hood crown
Patent No. D993840

Inventor(s): Derek Scott Sancer (Denton, TX), Emil Marius Flitar (Denton, TX), Jon Forrest Acton (Fort Worth, TX), Quentin Vanderlaan (Prosper, TX), Troy Robin McCuller (Argyle, TX), Victor Garcia (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29848883 on 08/05/2022 (361 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Tire shield
Patent No. D993878

Inventor(s): Paul Gonzales (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29794583 on 06/14/2021 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Therapeutic elastic sports tape
Patent No. D994124

Inventor(s): Christian Hicken (Dallas, TX), Matthew Hicken (Frisco, TX), Nathan Ellison (Cedar Hills, UT), Nicholas Hicken (Frisco, TX), Steven Silvey (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): BLACKTOP PLUS, LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Goodhue, Coleman Owens, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29746064 on 08/11/2020 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Decorative metal wall panel
Patent No. D994151

Inventor(s): Michael P. Levine (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29867044 on 10/07/2022 (298 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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