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 July 23, 2019 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

111 patents granted
Ranked No. 10 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

TOP LOCAL ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 12
Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano) 6
American Airlines Inc.(Fort Worth) 2

UNASSIGNED 10

TOP LOCAL INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Brahmananda R. Vempati (Dallas) 2
Daniel B. Penney (Wylie) 2
Haripriya Srinivasaraghavan (Plano) 2
Jill Field (Frisco) 2
Joshua M. Boggs (Aledo) 2
Krishnakant M. Patel (Richardson) 2
Michael W. Kertz (Dallas) 2
William Lucia (Irving) 2

FIRST SEEN
(COMPANIES THAT MAY BE ORIGINATING A PATENT IN DFW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2019, ACCORDING TO PATENT INDEX.)

Kodiak Networks Inc.
Patent No. 10362074
Session management and notification mechanisms for push-to-talk (PTT)

Sportsbeam Lighting
Patent No. 10359159
Liquid cooled venue light

Sprinkl.IO
Patent No. 10356990
Water conservation apparatus and method for programmable irrigation controllers

SPEED: APPLICATION TO ISSUE (NO. OF DAYS)

159 days
Air massage device for pedicure spa and method
Patent No. 10357427
Assignee: Unassigned

4,212 days
In-vehicle signage techniques
Patent No. 10358057
Assignee: American Vehicular Sciences LLC (Frisco)

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Telemedicine consultation and diagnostic systems and methods therefore
Patent No. 10357156

Inventor(s): Darren J. Sommer (Dublin, OH), Peter McDuffie White (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Telepresence Technologies, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15853358 on 12/22/2017 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A telemedicine cart includes a body with casters mounted underneath, a monitor mounted to the body, and a power supply connection coupled to the monitor. The body includes a cabinet with a hinged door for access to the interior of the cabinet when opened. A screen on the monitor has a portrait orientation and is disposed above the cabinet, in a vertical plane perpendicular to the bottom of the cabinet. The screen is longer than it is wide. The screen is longer than a height of the cabinet beneath the screen. A video of a vertically upright person displayed on the screen, will appear to be at or near an average standing height of adults to a user in front of the screen, and will appear to be life-sized or near life-sized to the user.

[A61B] DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N 33/48)

Air massage device for pedicure spa and method
Patent No. 10357427

Inventor(s): Thanh Le (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Jeff Williams PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16276351 on 02/14/2019 (159 days app to issue)

Abstract: An air pump for dispensing air massage therapy to a basin is provided. It may be used and with a disposal liner. The air pump includes a motor, an air generator, a mounting housing member, a gasket or seal, and an air nozzle. The air pump assembly includes the air pump and the air dispenser. The air pump preferably also includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a PCB cover, an LED light, an infrared light, and a contactless fluid sensor. The present invention is also directed to a pump apparatus that includes an air pump as described, a power source, and/or a control apparatus.

[A61H] PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61N)

Lean 7 fitness
Patent No. 10357687

Inventor(s): Charlie Lee Amos, III (Desoto, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15089117 on 04/01/2016 (1208 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and system for obtaining metrics associated with a user”s athleticism are disclosed. The user performs a workout using the apparatus, and the workout is scored based on a scoring system. The scoring system may be objective, thereby facilitating score standardization, and individual users for which scores have been recorded may be ranked by the system. Individual users may associate their system profiles with one or more positions for one or more sports. The rankings may be filtered by position and sport to facilitate identification of one or more users of interest, such as for a college recruiting purposes or professional sports team drafts.

[A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

Golf clubs and golf club heads
Patent No. 10357693

Inventor(s): David N. Franklin (Granbury, TX)
Assignee(s): NIKE, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14290750 on 05/29/2014 (1881 days app to issue)

Abstract: Golf club heads include a golf club head body, a ball striking face, and a shaft engaging member configured to engage a golf club shaft with the golf club head body. Additionally, the shaft engaging member may be configured to engage the golf club head body and the shaft below a center of gravity of the golf club head, and/or the shaft engaging member may have rotational locking structure that can be locked in a plurality of positions. Further, the golf club head may include a face member and a rear member, where the rear member is configured to transfer energy and/or momentum to the face member, particularly on off-center hits.

[A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
Patent No. 10357694

Inventor(s): Eric A. Larson (Arlington, TX), Joshua M. Boggs (Aledo, TX), Kevin Harper (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14968494 on 12/14/2015 (1317 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole. The channel may have a cross-sectional profile that is asymmetric with a front wall and a rear wall where the front wall is longer than the rear wall. The channel may also have a center thickness that is different than a thickness at the heel and toe sides.

[A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
Patent No. 10357695

Inventor(s): Joshua M. Boggs (Aledo, TX), Robert M. Boyd (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15681119 on 08/18/2017 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole, wherein the channel comprises a center portion extending across a center of the sole, a heel portion extending from a heel end of the center portion toward the heel, and a toe portion extending from a toe end of the center portion toward the toe, wherein the width and the depth of the center portion of the channel are substantially constant, and wherein the depth of the channel is greater at the heel and toe portions than at the center portion.

[A63B] APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

Method for three-dimensional moisture control using resistivity data
Patent No. 10356991

Inventor(s): John Bryant (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Bryant Consultants, Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16017551 on 06/25/2018 (393 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for moisture control includes a computer, a probe controller connected to the computer, a set of probes connected to the probe controller, a sprinkler controller connected to the computer, and a set of sprinklers connected to the sprinkler controller. The set of probes are driven into the ground according to a predetermined set of positions. A set of high voltage currents is injected into the ground through the set of probes and measurements are taken. A three-dimensional resistivity model is generated from the measurements and is compared to a set of moisture requirements. A set of sprinkler commands is generated based on the three-dimensional resistivity model and the set of moisture requirements. If the three-dimensional resistivity model meets the set of moisture requirements, the set of sprinklers are activated in each of a set of sprinkler zones according the three-dimensional resistivity model where watering is needed.

[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)

Furniture with organizational frame
Patent No. 10357102

Inventor(s): Richard Kassanoff (Dallas, TX), Robert Larry Stewart (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): PARAGON FURNITURE, INC. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15802401 on 11/02/2017 (628 days app to issue)

Abstract: In various implementations, furniture, such as a table (e.g., a desk) and/or free-standing board, may include an organizational frame to which other members (e.g., table top, white board, smart board, etc.) may be coupled. The frame may include legs and at least one organizational member disposed between two or more of the legs. The organizational member may include a plurality of openings. The opening(s) in the organizational member may be able to couple with one or more organization tools. [A47B] TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (jointing of furniture F16B 12/00)

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

Microfluidic assembly and methods of forming same
Patent No. 10357964

Inventor(s): Christopher Brincat (Swieqi, , MT), Ivan Ellul (Zurrieq, , MT), Simon Dodd (West Linn, OR)
Assignee(s): STMicroelectronics, Inc. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15917231 on 03/09/2018 (501 days app to issue)

Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to a microfluidic assembly that includes an interconnect substrate coupled to a microfluidic die. In one embodiment, the microfluidic die includes a ledge with a plurality of bond pads. The microfluidic assembly further includes an interconnect substrate having an end resting on the ledge proximate the bond pads. In another embodiment, the interconnect substrate abuts a side surface of the ledge or is located proximate the ledge. Conductive elements couple the microfluidic die to contacts of the interconnect substrate. Encapsulant is located over the conductive elements, the bond pads, the contacts.

[B41J] TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS (composing B41B; printing on special surfaces B41F; laundry marking B41K; erasers, rubbers or erasing devices B43L 19/00; fluid media for correction of typographical errors by coating C09D 10/00; recording the results of measuring G01; recognition or presentation of data, marking record carriers in digital fashion, e.g. by punching, G06K; franking or ticket-printing and issuing apparatus G07B; electric keyboard switches, in general H01H 13/70, H03K 17/94; coding in connection with keyboards or like devices, in general H03M 11/00; receivers or transmitters for transmission of digital information H04L; transmission or reproduction of documents, or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, H04N 1/00; printing mechanisms specially adapted for apparatus, e.g. cash registers, weighing machines, producing records of their own performance, see the relevant subclasses)

Systems and methods for dynamic vehicle control according to traffic
Patent No. 10358129

Inventor(s): Geoffrey David Gaither (Brighton, MI), Joshua D. Payne (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15614769 on 06/06/2017 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to operating a vehicle while in traffic. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting that a present level of the traffic proximate to the vehicle satisfies a traffic threshold, determining a control profile according to at least the present level of traffic. The control profile indicates at least an acceleration input and a target cruising speed for the vehicle that avoids braking to decelerate the vehicle while traveling in the traffic. The method includes controlling one or more vehicle systems of the vehicle according to the control profile to cause the vehicle to substantially maintain the target cruising speed while traveling in the traffic.

[B60W] CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT [2006.01]

Unmanned aerial vehicle system and methods for use
Patent No. 10358196

Inventor(s): Rujing Tang (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15914162 on 03/07/2018 (503 days app to issue)

Abstract: A drone equipped with a camera, a wireless communication module, an acoustic sensor, a GPS receiver, software and collapsible floatation device patrols above swimmers. The camera and acoustic sensor capture the video and audio of the swimmers. The information is either streamed to a command center or processed by the onboard software. With audio and video analysis capabilities, software is used to detect a swimmer in distress (SID). Alternatively the information is streamed to lifeguard or volunteers all over the world to spot SID. Another detection method is to let swimmer wear a wearable emergency notification device, which sends wireless signals comprising GPS location data. A SID presses a button to indicate rescue request and the drones fly over by GPS signal guidance. Solar power is used as the optional power source of the drones, which would allow the to sustain operation for a prolonged period of time. Once a SID is identified, the drone or drones fly over the SID and drops the collapsible floatation device.

[B63C] LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS (floating nets, floating slipways, or the like for recovering aircraft from the water B63B 35/52)

Adaptable rotor control system for a variable number of blades
Patent No. 10358207

Inventor(s): Frank B. Stamps (Colleyville, TX), Gary Miller (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Capital Group (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15693397 on 08/31/2017 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a rotor hub comprises a yoke for attaching a plurality of rotor blades, a constant velocity joint to drive torque from a mast to the yoke and to enable the yoke to pivot, and a rotor control system configured to adjust an orientation of the plurality of rotor blades. Moreover, the rotor control system comprises: a swashplate, a phase adapter fulcrum, a plurality of actuators controlled based on a flight control input, a plurality of lower pitch links configured to transfer motion between the plurality of actuators and the swashplate, a plurality of phase adjustment levers configured to adjust a control phase associated with motion transferred between the plurality of actuators and the plurality of lower pitch links, and a plurality of upper pitch links configured to adjust a pitch of the plurality of rotor blades, wherein there are more upper pitch links than lower pitch links.

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

Automated prototype creation based on analytics and 3D printing
Patent No. 10359763

Inventor(s): Karl J. Cama (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Garg Law Firm, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14886433 on 10/19/2015 (1373 days app to issue)

Abstract: Using an analytical model, a problem related to a product is identified from a collection of report data, the product being a three dimensional (3D) solid having a shape and produced from a manufacturing process. The problem is correlated with a set of factors. The set of factors describes a circumstance in which a user performs an operation of the product. According to a weight assigned to the problem, the problem is selected for prototyping. Using a processor and a memory, the set of factors and the operation are simulated by using a modified design of the product. In response to the modified design solving the problem, a specification of the modified design is provided for 3D printing to the user.

[B29C] SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B 11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B 37/00-B32B 41/00) [4]

Smart lock for shared-ride bicycle and mobile app based control system thereof
Patent No. 10360745

Inventor(s): Yongjin Fan (Hangzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): VBikes Technology LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Ni, Wang Massand, PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15607486 on 05/27/2017 (787 days app to issue)

Abstract: A smart lock for shared-ride and its control system comprising a smart lock body, a microcontroller, a close-range wireless communicator connected to the microcontroller. The microcontroller is connected to the mobile APP control end via wireless communication. The smart lock additionally has a mobile communication module, a lock controller and a lock actuator connected to the microcontroller. When the mobile APP control end sends an unlocking instruction, a close-range wireless communicator receives an unlocking signal, so that the lock controller controls a lock actuator for an unlocking action of the smart lock. The advantages of this utility model lie in its quick unlocking, high security and easy operation.

[B62H] CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORISED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES

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

Thermoformed structural composites
Patent No. 10358554

Inventor(s): Ronald Matthew Sherga (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ECOSTRATE SFS, INC. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14880764 on 10/12/2015 (1380 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems for making thermoformed structural elements and composites, including the use of composites, dissimilar or variable processing materials. End products can have the same outward appearance as those products made by more demanding, more expensive extrusion process or injection process, but the end products can be pre-engineered to have significantly, unexpectedly, improved physical and chemical properties.

[C08L] COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS (compositions based on polymerisable monomers C08F, C08G; artificial filaments or fibres D01F; textile treating compositions D06) [2]

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

Lavatory sink drain assembly
Patent No. 10358804

Inventor(s): Jason Edward Schwarz (Charlotte, NC), Michael Harlin Davis (Charlotte, NC), Vic Douglas Lewellen (Belmont, NC)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15817709 on 11/20/2017 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a first portion of a fluid is communicated through one or more first openings of a drain plug sieve, the first portion of the fluid is filtered with a filter element of a filter assembly, the filter assembly comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member within which the inner tubular member extends, and the filter element, which filter element extends within an annular region defined between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member, a second portion of the fluid is communicated through one or more second openings of the drain plug sieve, and the second portion of the fluid is permitted to flow through a first fluid passage of the inner tubular member to bypass the filter element.

[E03C] DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS

Multi-run retrievable battery pack for electronic slickline tools
Patent No. 10358883

Inventor(s): Matthew Craig Mlcak (Carrollton, TX), Sean Gregory Thomas (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Chamberlain Hrdlicka (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15124857 on 05/21/2014 (1889 days app to issue)

Abstract: A downhole tool assembly includes a downhole tool and an anchor. The anchor is positionable at a downhole work site and includes a wet-connect port for engaging a battery pack. The tool operates until the battery runs low on power, when a low battery power alert is activated. The tool may be anchored at the work site while the battery is disconnected and retrieved to the surface for replacement. One or more charged batteries are then deployed and connected to the tool without having to remove the tool from the worksite or reposition the tool. The tool may be coupled to a wireline cable or a slickline cable or coiled tubing having a conductive wire for delivering low-voltage power to the tool. While the low-voltage power may not be adequate to operate the tool at full load, the power may be used to charge the tool during downtime.

[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]

Controlled timing of actuated plug element and method
Patent No. 10358885

Inventor(s): John T. Hardesty (Weatherford, TX)
Assignee(s): GEODYNAMICS, INC. (Millsap, TX)
Law Firm: Patent Portfolio Builders PLLC (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16134147 on 09/18/2018 (308 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ball for sealing a plug in a well, the ball including a body; an actuation mechanism located inside the body and configured to break the body into parts; and a sensor connected to the actuation mechanism and configured to measure a parameter outside the body. The actuation mechanism includes a first timer that is triggered by a first measured value of the parameter, and also includes a second timer that is triggered by a second measured value of the parameter.

Wellbore seals with complex features through additive manufacturing
Patent No. 10358890

Inventor(s): Xiaoguang Zhong (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15736245 on 08/31/2015 (1422 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wellbore sealing device having an elastomeric element with complex features and associated additive manufacturing method is disclosed. The complex features can include voids such as isolated voids and undercut-like voids that cannot be reasonably produced using existing molding techniques (e.g., due physically impossible mold shapes or cost-prohibitive mold requirements). These complex features can alleviate stress and increase radial expansion of the elastomeric element in response to axial compression of the elastomeric element. Such elastomeric elements with complex features can be additively manufactured (e.g., through three dimensional printing). In some cases, the elastomeric elements can be additively manufactured directly on a tool, such as on an end plate or mandrel of a wellbore sealing device.

Wellbore systems configured for insertion of flow control devices and methods for use thereof
Patent No. 10358893

Inventor(s): Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14394506 on 10/31/2013 (2091 days app to issue)

Abstract: It is sometimes desirable to regulate fluid flow using autonomous inflow control devices (AICDs), but they are not readily configurable in the field. Wellbore systems providing adjustable flow control may comprise: a wellbore pipe having an interior space, an outer surface, and one or more orifices defined in the wellbore pipe and extending between the interior space and the outer surface; a flow control assembly fixedly coupled to the wellbore pipe and comprising one or more flow chambers defined on the outer surface of the wellbore pipe that are in fluid communication with the one or more orifices; a movable cover configured to provide access to the one or more flow chambers; and a bung arranged within at least one of the one or more orifices, the bung being configured to accept an insert therein, the insert being at least one of an AICD, a blank, or any combination thereof.

Sand control screen assemblies with erosion-resistant flow paths
Patent No. 10358898

Inventor(s): Thomas Jules Frosell (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: McGuireWoods LLP (Local + 9 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14900232 on 02/13/2015 (1621 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sand control screen assembly includes a base pipe having an interior and defining one or more flow ports. At least one sand screen is arranged about the exterior of the base pipe and has a predetermined screen gauge. At least one dead space is axially offset from the at least one sand screen and comprises at least one of an axial length of the base pipe and a shroud arranged about an exterior of the base pipe and extending axially from the at least one sand screen. One or more perforations are provided at the at least one dead space and are defined through at least one of the axial length of the base pipe and the shroud. Each perforation defines an opening and an erosion-resistant material deposited at the opening. A size of the opening is equal to or smaller than the predetermined screen gauge.

Ultrasonic logging methods and apparatus for measuring cement and casing properties using acoustic echoes
Patent No. 10358905

Inventor(s): Thomas J. Blankinship (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Blank Rome LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14153174 on 01/13/2014 (2017 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring parameters of a borehole using an acoustic logging system. By transmitting a high frequency acoustic signal essentially perpendicular to the major axis of a borehole casing using a transducer, the high frequency acoustic signal may produce one or more acoustic echoes. By receiving and analyzing a first acoustic echo from an inner wall of the borehole casing and at least one second acoustic echo from a back wall of the borehole casing, borehole parameters such as the impedance of the casing cement and the thickness of thicker borehole casings, up to and greater than 1 inch, may be determined.

System and method for controlling linear movement using a tapered MR valve
Patent No. 10358916

Inventor(s): Justin Hussey (Dallas, TX), Mohamed Ali Ahmed (Richardson, TX), Todd W. Benson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Helmerich Payne Technologies, LLC (Tulsa, OK)
Law Firm: Vinson Elkins LLP (Local + 5 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16105127 on 08/20/2018 (337 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling movement of a laterally translating component includes a first fixed housing in a fixed position with respect to a central axis and a second housing that moves linearly along the central axis. The first fixed housing and the second housing define a first and second fluid chambers interconnected by a fluid channel. The second housing moves linearly between a first position along the central axis to define a first size for the first and second fluid chambers and a second position along the central axis to define a second size for the first and second fluid chambers to control flow of the fluid through the channel. The first size is larger than the second size. The second position of the second housing limits lateral movement of the second housing more than the first position of the second housing limits the lateral movement of the second housing.

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

Dual aircraft ignition system
Patent No. 10359022

Inventor(s): Bradley D. Dement (Azle, TX), Thomas C. Carlson (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Macheledt Bales LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15821583 on 11/22/2017 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dual ignition system for aircraft that includes a left and right ignition element, each having a primary module and a secondary module, both operational. A switch mechanism activated by a cockpit control panel selects either the primary mode or the secondary mode for each ignition element. The primary modules could be variable mode modules and the secondary modules could be fixed mode modules. Each module includes a sense magnet responsive to a drive shaft to detect engine position. Each fixed module has a sensor cluster activated by the sense magnet and each variable module has a position encoder activated by the sense magnet.

[F02P] IGNITION, OTHER THAN COMPRESSION IGNITION, FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; TESTING OF IGNITION TIMING IN COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES (specially adapted for rotary-piston or oscillating-piston engines F02B 53/12; ignition of combustion apparatus in general, glowing plugs F23Q; measuring of physical variables in general G01; controlling in general G05; data processing in general G06; electrical components in general, see section H; sparking plugs H01T)

Lattice control cage for a regulator
Patent No. 10359128

Inventor(s): James L. Griffin, Jr. (McKinney, TX), James M. West (Dallas, TX), Nathan A. Quinn (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Marshall, Gerstein Borun LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15331394 on 10/21/2016 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.

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

Liquid cooled venue light
Patent No. 10359159

Inventor(s): Fred H. Holmes (Plano, TX), Kevin C. Baxter (Glendale, CA)
Assignee(s): Sportsbeam Lighting, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15668872 on 08/04/2017 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: LED based searchlight/sky light including, in a basic embodiment, a housing; an LED array supported in/by the housing, a heat sink in communication with the LED array, and a reflector supported in the housing such that the LED array is supported by the housing a distance sufficient above the reflector to allow the light emitted by the LED array to be reflected by the reflector. The reflector is preferably a parabolic reflector such that the light emitted by the LED array is reflected by the parabolic reflector in an intense collimated beam. The LED array may be supported above the parabolic reflector a distance equal to the focal length of the parabolic reflector. A power supply may also be included to regulate the electrical current applied to the LED array.

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

Energy recovery ventilation smoke evacuation
Patent No. 10359205

Inventor(s): Michael G. Longman (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Air Distribution Technologies IP, LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15602071 on 05/22/2017 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A control system, comprising one or more smoke sensors, each configured to measure a level of smoke at a location within a building and to output a smoke level signal based at least in part upon the measured level of smoke. A controller configured to receive the smoke level signals and to control an operation of one or more energy recovery ventilation systems in a first mode of operation to recover energy when the smoke level signal is below a predetermined value and in a second mode of operation to evacuate smoke when the smoke level signal is above the predetermined value.

[F24F] AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B 15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F 17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L 17/02)

Vehicle air comfort system and method
Patent No. 10359216

Inventor(s): Christopher Alan Polser (Plano, TX), Niran Balachandran (Lewisville, TX), Sam K. McSpadden (Austin, TX), Tony Quisenberry (Highland Village, TX)
Assignee(s): ThermoTek, Inc. (Flower Mound, TX)
Law Firm: Winstead PC (Local + 2 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15628326 on 06/20/2017 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: Vehicle air comfort systems and methods. The systems and methods may comprise: (1) a plurality of flow tunnels for passage of a heat-transfer fluid; (2) a thermoelectric cooler in thermal communication with the flow tunnels for thermally conditioning the heat-transfer fluid in the flow tunnels; (3) an air inlet for receiving unconditioned air; (4) a thermal exchange assembly for facilitating thermal exchange between the thermally conditioned heat-transfer fluid and the unconditioned air to result in conditioning of the air; and (5) an air outlet for outputting the conditioned air into the vehicle.

[F25B] REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS, OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (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; pumps, compressors F04; use of heat pumps for domestic or space-heating or for domestic hot-water supply F24D; air-conditioning, air-humidification F24F; fluid heaters using heat pumps F24H)

Manifold design to eliminate fractures on multistage heat exchanger coils
Patent No. 10359218

Inventor(s): Aylan Him (Coppell, TX), Claudia A. Morales (Rockwall, TX), David Mackey (Addison, TX), Gregory Ruhlander (Little Elm, TX), Tate Byers (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15337810 on 10/28/2016 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for a multistage condenser is described that reduces problems associated with temperature and pressure differential strains on tubes above and below a dead tube. Instead of connecting the dead tube to the I/O manifold, a physical separation is created. The physical separation can be created by shortening the dead tube, coring a portion of the I/O manifold where the dead tube is received, independent I/O manifolds, or other means.

Rotatable firearm rotor
Patent No. 10359245

Inventor(s): Brian F. Abbott (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Dobbin IP Law P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15000339 on 01/19/2016 (1281 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rotor for a firearm having a tracks and locks for interaction with at least one firearm bolt with a rotatable head and carrier body may have a reversible lock structure such that locks may be merely turned around in relation to the rotor when one set of lock bosses is worn by the interaction of the lock and bolts when firing. Drive and delinker gears may also be geometrically keyed to the rotor to efficiently divide torque across the gears and to maintain correct timing for the firearm.

[F41A] FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE [5]

Polymer ammunition having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
Patent No. 10359262

Inventor(s): Lonnie Burrow (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15937075 on 03/27/2018 (483 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides an ammunition having a primer insert having a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a extraction flange that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the top surface; a coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, wherein the substantially cylindrical coupling element is adapted to receive a polymer overmolding; a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface, wherein the primer recess comprises a recess bottom and a circular recess side wall; a primer flash aperture through the recess bottom that extends through the bottom surface, wherein the primer flash aperture is adapted to receive a polymer overmolding to form a flash hole; and a groove in the primer recess positioned around the primer flash aperture adapted to receive a polymer overmolding, wherein the groove extends at least partially over the bottom surface and at least partially over the circular recess side wall and the groove is adapted to receive polymer over the bottom surface and at least partially over the circular recess side wall.

[F42B] EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING; FIREWORKS; AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [5]

P H Y S I C S

Water conservation apparatus and method for programmable irrigation controllers
Patent No. 10356990

Inventor(s): Daniel Morgan Pruessner (Richardson, TX), Noel Lee Geren (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Sprinkl.IO LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson Intellectual Property Law, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15365174 on 11/30/2016 (965 days app to issue)

Abstract: A water conservation apparatus is connectable to a legacy irrigation controller to provide access to the irrigation controller to enable a remote user to selectively disable watering irrespective of the watering schedule programmed in the irrigation controller. The apparatus is connectable to the rain sensor of irrigation controllers having rain sensor connections. In irrigation controllers not having rain sensor connections, the apparatus is connectable to the common line of the valve control lines to selectively interrupt current to the valves. The apparatus is connectable to a Wi-Fi router to enable communications to a cloud-based server such that the apparatus is able to receive control signals from the server to selectively disable watering based on current and predicted weather conditions.

[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)

In-vehicle signage techniques
Patent No. 10358057

Inventor(s): David S. Breed (Miami Beach, FL)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN VEHICULAR SCIENCES LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: McAndrews, Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 11972205 on 01/10/2008 (4212 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and method for displaying data to a vehicular occupant about road signs includes a display system arranged to be visible to the occupant and a processor coupled to the display system for receiving data about signs along roads on which the vehicle travels and displaying the received data to the occupant. The data may be provided by a map database containing data about signs along roads on which the vehicle travels, with the processor being coupled to the map database and receiving data about signs along the roads from the map database. A communications unit may be arranged in the vehicle and receives data about signs along the roads on which the vehicle travels from a transmission unit coupled to each sign. The processor may be coupled to or integrated with the communications unit and receives data about signs along the roads from the signs via the communications unit.

[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]

On-chip circuit and method for accurately measuring die temperature of an integrated circuit
Patent No. 10359321

Inventor(s): Dimitar Trifonov (Vail, AZ), Habib Sami Karaki (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14925703 on 10/28/2015 (1364 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit and method are provided for accurately measuring the temperature of a die of the integrated circuit. Pairs of diodes are driven with different currents in order to generate a series of thermal voltages. The ADC measures the series of thermal voltages against an external reference voltage. Based on these thermal voltage measurements, the ADC calculates the die temperature. The different currents used to generate the series of thermal voltages are selected at specific ratios to each other in order to promote the ability of the ability of the ADC to calculate the die temperature using standard components and logic of an ADC. These thermal voltages are generated and measured using integrated components of the die for which a temperature measurement is being provided, thus reducing several sources of inaccuracies in conventional die temperature measurement techniques. Addition embodiments are provided for detecting defective diodes based on comparisons of the thermal voltage outputs.

[G01K] MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (radiation pyrometry G01J 5/00)

System and process for jet fuel equipment and procedure quality control
Patent No. 10359408

Inventor(s): Kent Dial (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14964572 on 12/09/2015 (1322 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and process for monitoring jet fuel quality control procedural compliance. One system of the current invention includes a portable computer in communication with a server over network, an equipment database, and a report module. In exemplary process, jet fuel equipment is input into the system and stored in the equipment database, along with the process for its inspection. Inspector profiles are input into the system. The system facilitates notification of required inspections for a facility. The system presents an interface guiding an inspector through inspection of jet fuel and jet fuel equipment inspections. The input is stored by the system, whereby the report module generate reports based on inspection reports, equipment, and facilities.

[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)

Resonant waveguide-granting devices and methods for using same
Patent No. 10359573

Inventor(s): Debra D. Wawro (Arlington, TX), Robert Magnusson (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 13971737 on 08/20/2013 (2163 days app to issue)

Abstract: Waveguide gratings, biosensors, and methods of using a waveguide grating, including as a biosensor.

[G01J] MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY [2]

Adjustable mirror
Patent No. 10359602

Inventor(s): Sandra Rogers (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Baker Law Firm (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16183666 on 11/07/2018 (258 days app to issue)

Abstract: A two sided mirror and mirror stand includes a central post and a base including plural legs. The mirror resides in a first inner frame and includes a non-magnifying side and a magnifying side. The first mirror frame resides in a second frame and is connected thereto by studs that permit the first frame to pivot from one side to the other. The second frame is connected to a telescopically extendable post. The central post includes a recess configured to store one of the legs in a hide-away position.

[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]

Method and system for discovery, validation and delivery of power through a universal power center
Patent No. 10359821

Inventor(s): Kulvir S. Bhogal (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Roberts Mlotkowski Safran Cole Calderon, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15407482 on 01/17/2017 (917 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of discovery, validation and delivery of power to an electronic device through a universal power center is provided. The method comprises providing a power tip for an electronic device with a unique identification and broadcasting the unique identification to a power center. The method further includes verifying the unique identification and connection location of the electronic device, determining power requirements for the connected electronic device based on the unique identification and connection location, and delivering power to the electronic device based on the determined power requirements.

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

System and method of implementing a table storage support scheme
Patent No. 10359937

Inventor(s): Roman Rozental (Natania, , IL)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Patterson Sheridan, LLP (Local + 6 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14546995 on 11/18/2014 (1708 days app to issue)

Abstract: A data storage device may be configured to update a table used by a host device, such as a table stored at the data storage device. For, example, the data storage device may generate and store an updated version of a portion of the table. A storage location of the updated version of the portion may be tracked using a data structure that corresponds to a second version of the table. The second version of the table may be discarded or made accessible to the host device responsive to an indicator detected by the data storage device.

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

Systems, methods, and interfaces for adaptive persistence
Patent No. 10359972

Inventor(s): David Flynn (Sandy, UT), Michael F. Brown (Campbell, CA), Vikram Joshi (Los Gatos, CA), Yang Luan (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Kunzler Bean Adamson, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 13829835 on 03/14/2013 (2322 days app to issue)

Abstract: A storage module may be configured to service I/O requests according to different persistence levels. The persistence level of an I/O request may relate to the storage resource(s) used to service the I/O request, the configuration of the storage resource(s), the storage mode of the resources, and so on. In some embodiments, a persistence level may relate to a cache mode of an I/O request. I/O requests pertaining to temporary or disposable data may be serviced using an ephemeral cache mode. An ephemeral cache mode may comprise storing I/O request data in cache storage without writing the data through (or back) to primary storage. Ephemeral cache data may be transferred between hosts in response to virtual machine migration.

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

Architecture and instruction set to support integer division
Patent No. 10359995

Inventor(s): Alexander Tessarolo (Lindfield, , AU), Prasanth Viswanathan Pillai (Bangalore, , IN), Venkatesh Natarajan (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15142047 on 04/29/2016 (1180 days app to issue)

Abstract: A processor includes a core and a plurality of registers including a first register, a second register, and a third register. The core is configured to perform a division operation that includes execution of a sign extraction instruction in which a sign of at least one of a numerator value and a denominator value is stored, a conditional subtraction instruction which divides the numerator value by the denominator value to generate a quotient value and a remainder value, and a sign assignment instruction which adjusts the sign of at least one of the quotient and remainder values. The conditional subtraction instruction is configured to cause the core to perform multiple iterations of a conditional subtraction in one execution of the conditional subtraction instruction and in one clock cycle. Others methods and apparatus are described as well.

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

Event-driven schemes for determining suspend/resume periods
Patent No. 10360045

Inventor(s): Amir Hadar (Kfar Saba, , IL), Mark Murin (Kfar Saba, , IL), Mark Shlick (Gany-Tikva, , IL), Uri Peltz (Hod Hasharon, , IL)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Brinks Gilson Lione (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15496490 on 04/25/2017 (819 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device or apparatus may be configured to perform memory operations on a memory die while a current multi-level cell programming operation is being performed. In the event that a controller identifies pending memory operations to be performed in the memory die, the controller may communicate with the memory die to determine a status of auxiliary latches of the memory die. Depending on the status, the controller may determine if the memory die is in a suspend/resume period and/or which pending memory operations to have performed.

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

System and methods for logging and searching history events such as airline flight or crew history
Patent No. 10360084

Inventor(s): Andrea Denise Wagner (Crestwood, MO), Cary Andreas Castle (Dallas, TX), Mark Alan Hawkins (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16130553 on 09/13/2018 (313 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method according to which history events, such as airline flight or crew history events, are logged and searched. In one embodiment, sequenced information is obtained from one or more applications. In one embodiment, a user can input a single query and obtain sequenced information from new and legacy applications using the single query. In some embodiments, audit trail-like tracking of changes made to airline information is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes: a message handling system adapted to transform an event message; a message processor adapted to receive the event message and parse the event message; a database to which history data of the event message is persisted; and a query processor adapted to read airline flight or crew history event data in response to a query request, the airline flight or crew history event data comprising the history data.

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

Disk preservation and failure prevention in a raid array
Patent No. 10360116

Inventor(s): Richard C. Myers (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: Griffiths Seaton PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14621891 on 02/13/2015 (1621 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, computer systems, and computer program products for configuring a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array by a processor device, include, within a RAID array, configuring spare failover disks to run as cold spares, such that the cold spare disks stay in a powered-down standby mode, wherein each cold spare disk is powered on individually at predetermined intervals, tested, and powered back down to standby mode.

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

Query plan and operation-aware communication buffer management
Patent No. 10360267

Inventor(s): Guogen Zhang (San Jose, CA), Qingqing Zhou (Santa Clara, CA), Yu Dong (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14736050 on 06/10/2015 (1504 days app to issue)

Abstract: Data messages having different priorities may be stored in different communication buffers of a network node. The data messages may then be forwarded from the communication buffers to working buffers as space becomes available in the working buffers. After being forwarded to the working buffers, the data messages may be available to be processed by upper-layer operations of the network node. Priorities may be assigned to the data messages based on a priority level of a query associated with the data messages, a priority level of an upper-layer operation assigned to process the data messages, or combinations thereof.

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

System and method for identifying clones
Patent No. 10360312

Inventor(s): Douglas Joseph King (Peterborough, , GB), Howard Charles Duncan Mattson (Cambridge, , GB), Jeremy Rogers (Cambridge, , GB), Michael John Gibbens (Cambridge, , GB)
Assignee(s): Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14703329 on 05/04/2015 (1541 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods for identifying geometric clones in a modelling system, or simulating modifications to construction of a multi-part product and corresponding data processing systems and computer readable media. A method includes choosing a template of a geometric form and generating and storing a map of the template, identifying a candidate geometric form in the system and exploring the identified candidate geometric form from a start point until returning to the start point or reaching a branch. The method includes generating a map of the explored candidate geometric form, comparing the map of the explored candidate geometric form with the map of the template and labelling the candidate geometric form as a clone if it matches a predetermined portion of the template.

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

Methods for converting circuits in circuit simulation programs
Patent No. 10360328

Inventor(s): Ashwin Vishnu Kamath (Bangalore, , IN), Dien Mac (San Jose, CA), Jeff Perry (Cupertino, CA), Kian Haur Chong (McKinney, TX), Makram Mansour (San Jose, CA), Pradeep Kumar Chawda (Cupertino, CA), Satyanandakishore Vanapalli (
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15053816 on 02/25/2016 (1244 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for converting a circuit in a format of a first circuit simulation program to format of a second circuit simulation program includes identifying components in the circuit that are recognized by the second simulation program. Characteristics for components that are not recognized by the second simulation program are created. Connections in the circuit are formatted to a format that is recognized by the second simulation program. The components, characteristics, and connections are stored in a single computer-readable file.

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

Method and apparatus of performing distributed steganography of a data message
Patent No. 10360354

Inventor(s): William Charles Easttom, II (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15477270 on 04/03/2017 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention may include an example method of performing steganography. The example method may include processing a data message into multiple message blocks each representing a portion of the data message, and assigning the multiple message blocks to a corresponding set of multiple data files. The method may also include storing the multiple data files in at least one memory location.

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

Device, system, and method of obfuscating an un-obfuscated visual content displayed on a mobile device
Patent No. 10360377

Inventor(s): Tailim Song (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15656005 on 07/21/2017 (732 days app to issue)

Abstract: A message is received via a first mobile device. The message is sent from a second mobile device. The message contains unobfuscated visual content. The un-obfuscated visual content is displayed on a screen of the first mobile device. A detection is made via the first mobile device that a first user of the first mobile device made one or more engagements with the first mobile device. Based on the detecting, a determination is made that the first user is attempting to screenshot the un-obfuscated visual content via the first mobile device. In response to the determining, the un-obfuscated visual content displayed on the screen of the first mobile device is obfuscated.

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

Method and apparatus for providing a communications service using a low powered radio tag
Patent No. 10360486

Inventor(s): Craig Lee (Frisco, TX), David Gordon Marten (Sachse, TX), Matthew Cook (Plano, TX), Rick McConney (Plano, TX), Steve Martin (Plano, TX), Thomas Schleef (Richardson, TX), Wesley B. Neibaur (Flower Mound, TX), William F
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16148681 on 10/01/2018 (295 days app to issue)

Abstract: A radio tag comprising a first radio and a second radio and a method for providing a communications service are disclosed. For example, the method comprises entering, by a processor of the radio tag, an active state of the radio tag and activating the second radio when a wake-up signal is received, where the second radio draws power from a power source, transmitting, by the processor of the radio tag, data to a device or receiving the data from the device when the radio tag is in the active state, and deactivating, by the processor of the radio tag, the second radio and entering an idle state when the wake-up signal is no longer being received, where only the first radio draws power from the power source for listening for the wake-up signal in the idle state.

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

Systems and methods for emulating a point of sale on a mobile device
Patent No. 10360551

Inventor(s): Dickson Perry (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Excentus Corporation (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14306144 on 06/16/2014 (1863 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for emulating a point of sale (POS) at a mobile device includes identifying a POS based on information associated with the POS received from a mobile device. The method includes generating emulation data descriptive of information captured at the POS, and initiating transmission of the emulation data to the mobile device. The emulation data causes the mobile device to emulate the POS at a display device of the mobile device. The information captured at the POS is associated with a consumer transaction. The method includes dynamically generating updated emulation data as the information captured at the POS changes during the consumer transaction, and initiating transmission of the updated emulation data to the mobile device. The updated emulation data causes the emulation of the POS at the display device of the mobile device to be dynamically updated during the consumer transaction.

[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]

Transaction arbiter system and method
Patent No. 10360608

Inventor(s): Jorge Arturo Maass (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15859179 on 12/29/2017 (571 days app to issue)

Abstract: A transaction arbiter system and method is disclosed which incorporates a merchant function database under control of a transaction arbiter that permits merchants to interact in an automated way with bids generated by other merchants. Rather than utilizing fixed price schedules as taught by the prior art, the present invention permits each merchant to define a set of functions which describe how the merchant will respond to a customer request-for-quote for a given product or service. These merchant functions interact with both the customer request-for-quote and the results of other merchant functions to generate a dynamic real-time bidding system which integrates competition among merchant bidders to achieve an optimal consumer price for a given product or service.

System controlled augmented resource facility
Patent No. 10360733

Inventor(s): Matthew Edward Williams (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15628068 on 06/20/2017 (763 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, computer program product, and method for management of resources through an augmented resource facility is provided. In particular, a virtual center owned and operated by an entity may include a user-facing computing system. Said computing system may, through one or more cameras, sensors, and/or displays, provide an augmented or virtual reality experience to the user when the user interacts with the computing system to manage account resources.

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

Ticket-based traffic flow control at intersections for internet of vehicles
Patent No. 10360796

Inventor(s): Jiafeng Zhu (Pleasanton, CA), Li Li (Bridgewater, NJ)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15683223 on 08/22/2017 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of controlling vehicle traffic through an intersection comprising: receiving a request, by one or more processors of a traffic flow controller and from each of a plurality of vehicles, to use the intersection; allocating, by the one or more processors and to a first subset of the plurality of vehicles, a first ticket to use the intersection; allocating, by the one or more processors and to a second subset of the plurality of vehicles, a second ticket to use the intersection; authorizing, by the one or more processors, the first subset of the plurality of vehicles to use the intersection; determining, by the one or more processors, that all vehicles of the first subset of the plurality of vehicles have cleared the intersection; and authorizing, by the one or more processors, the second subset of the plurality of vehicles to use the intersection.

[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

Smart necklace with stereo vision and onboard processing
Patent No. 10360907

Inventor(s): Rajiv Dayal (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15292987 on 10/13/2016 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wearable computing device includes an input/output port for communicating with an external mobile device, a microphone for receiving speech data, a speaker for outputting audio feedback data, and a mobile processor. The mobile processor is designed to receive detected speech data corresponding to a request to open an application on the external mobile device, transmit the request to the external mobile device, and receive a description of content within the application from the external mobile device. The mobile processor is also designed to transmit the description to the speaker to be output, receive detected speech data corresponding to a request for the external mobile device to perform an action within the application, and transmit the request to the external mobile device. The mobile processor is also designed to receive results of the action from the external mobile device and transmit the results to the speaker to be output.

[G10L] SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEECH OR VOICE PROCESSING; SPEECH OR AUDIO CODING OR DECODING [4]

Apparatuses and methods for storing a data value in a sensing circuitry element
Patent No. 10360949

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Penney (Wylie, TX), Guy S. Perry (Plano, TX), Harish N. Venkata (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Brooks, Cameron Huebsch, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15972783 on 05/07/2018 (442 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods related to storing a data value in a sensing circuitry element. An example method comprises sensing a first data value with a sense amplifier of a sensing circuitry element, moving a second data value from a first storage location of a compute component to a second storage location of the compute component, and storing, in the first storage location, a third data value resulting from a logical operation performed on the first data value and the second data value. The logical operation can be performed by logic circuitry of the sensing circuitry element.

[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)

Internal write adjust for a memory device
Patent No. 10360951

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Penney (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15875651 on 01/19/2018 (550 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for internal timing schemes are provided. A data strobe (DQS) signal is received at a memory device. The DQS signal is shifted in a negative direction relative to a clock of the memory device to cause a fail point of a flip flop of the memory device. After causing the fail point, the DQS signal is shifted in a positive direction relative to the clock. A transition edge of an internal write signal (IWS) is centered in a DQS period, such as a write preamble. The IWS indicates that a write command is to be captured. Moreover, centering the transition edge includes selectively delaying the IWS in the negative direction.

Adjusting instruction delays to the latch path in DDR5 DRAM
Patent No. 10360959

Inventor(s): David D. Wilmoth (Allen, TX), Jason M. Brown (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16137428 on 09/20/2018 (306 days app to issue)

Abstract: Memory devices may provide a communication interface that is configured to receive control signals, and/or address signals from user circuitry, such as a processor. The memory device may receive and process signals employing different signal paths that may have different latencies, leading to clock skews. Embodiments discussed herein the application are related to interface circuitry that may decrease certain response times of the memory device by adding delays that minimize the clock skews. For example, a delay in a control path, such as a chip select path, may allow reduction in a delay of an address path, and leading to a decrease of the access time of the memory device. Embodiments also disclose how training modes may be employed to further adjust the delays in the control and/or address paths to decrease access times during regular operation.

Electronic device with a fuse-read trigger mechanism
Patent No. 10360989

Inventor(s): John E. Riley (McKinney, TX), Raghukiran Sreeramaneni (Frisco, TX), Yu-Feng Chen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15830281 on 12/04/2017 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of operating an electronic device includes: generating a fuse read output based on reading a fuse cell at a predetermined data location in a fuse array, wherein the predetermined data location is configured to store predetermined data pattern; comparing the fuse read output to the predetermined data pattern; and generating a read-enable trigger based on the fuse read output matching the predetermined data pattern, wherein the read-enable trigger is for reading content stored in the fuse array and for broadcasting the content to circuits within the electronic device.

System and method for analyzing information on a time chart using a touch screen interface
Patent No. 10360998

Inventor(s): Margarita Khafizova (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15955414 on 04/17/2018 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to a technique for analyzing data records using a touch screen interface. A touch event is received from the touch screen interface. In response to receiving the touch event, at least one data record is selected from a plurality of data records in a time chart, the time chart including at least one time line relating to at least one data object, the plurality of data records being plotted on the at least one time line based on a time parameter of each of the plurality of data records. Information relating to the selected at least one data record is processed based on the time parameter. NULL

Selective proxy to alleviate adjacent channel interference in full duplex cable network environments
Patent No. 10361837

Inventor(s): Hang Jin (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15625940 on 06/16/2017 (767 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method in an embodiment includes calculating a first packet error rate (PER) of a flow sent from a source to a cable modem over a first period of time in a full duplex cable network, tagging the flow based on determining the first PER satisfies a tag threshold associated with the flow, and intercepting, at a selective proxy, a packet of the tagged flow. The method further includes storing a backup of the packet, transmitting the packet to the cable modem, determining the cable modem did not receive the packet, and retransmitting the backup of the packet to the cable modem. Further embodiments include dynamically calculating a second PER of the tagged flow based on a second period of time, determining the second PER satisfies a de-tag threshold, and revoking the tagging of the flow based, at least in part, on determining the second PER satisfies the de-tag threshold.

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

Self-healing and dynamic optimization of VM server cluster management in multi-cloud platform
Patent No. 10361919

Inventor(s): David H. Lu (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14936095 on 11/09/2015 (1352 days app to issue)

Abstract: Virtual machine server clusters are managed using self-healing and dynamic optimization to achieve closed-loop automation. The technique uses adaptive thresholding to develop actionable quality metrics for benchmarking and anomaly detection. Real-time analytics are used to determine the root cause of KPI violations and to locate impact areas. Self-healing and dynamic optimization rules are able to automatically correct common issues via no-touch automation in which finger-pointing between operations staff is prevalent, resulting in consolidation, flexibility and reduced deployment time.

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

Methods and apparatus to identify an internet domain to which an encrypted network communication is targeted
Patent No. 10361931

Inventor(s): Herani Soewarto Brotman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Hanley, Flight Zimmerman, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15199008 on 06/30/2016 (1118 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture disclosed herein can be used to identify an internet domain to which an encrypted network communication is targeted. A disclosed method includes collecting a plurality of unencrypted communications with a domain name server, and identifying, by executing an instruction with a processor, network traffic patterns associated with the unencrypted communication based on a combination of routing information, internet protocol flow data, and internet transactions associated with the plurality of unencrypted communications with the domain name server. An example disclosed method further includes determining, by executing an instruction with a processor, and based on the network traffic patterns associated with the unencrypted communications, the internet domain to which the encrypted communication is to be delivered.

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

Session management and notification mechanisms for push-to-talk (PTT)
Patent No. 10362074

Inventor(s): Brahmananda R. Vempati (Dallas, TX), Harisha Mahabaleshwara Negalaguli (Richardson, TX), Krishnakant M. Patel (Richardson, TX), Ramu Kandula (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): KODIAK NETWORKS, INC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15013718 on 02/02/2016 (1267 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment method includes receiving, by a notification service running on a processor, a notification from a first component of a push-to-talk (PTT) platform. The notification is for transmission to a PTT client. The method further includes determining, by the notification service, an access transport type used by the PTT client to communicate with the PTT platform, and selecting, by the notification service, a second component to transmit the notification to the PTT client. Selecting the second component is in accordance with the access transport type used by the PTT client. The method further includes transmitting, by the notification service, the notification to the second component.

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

Multi-dimensional hierarchical content navigation
Patent No. 10362362

Inventor(s): Haripriya Srinivasaraghavan (Plano, TX), Lakshmi N. Chakarapani (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14793819 on 07/08/2015 (1476 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device includes a display unit that displays a tile display comprising multiple rows and columns of tiles upon a display unit of a device, wherein each of the tiles represents an item of content or a group of items of content. The device associates multiple different linear axes with the tile display, wherein the multiple different linear axes intersect at a center tile of the tile display and wherein multiple different properties are associated with the center tile. The device receives user input associated with selecting one of the linear axes of the tile display; identifies a search parameter based on the selected one of the linear axes and based on at least one of the multiple different properties associated with the center tile; and causes the tile display to include search results resulting from a search of the content catalog with the identified search parameter.

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

System and method for push-to-talk (PTT) key one-touch calling
Patent No. 10362535

Inventor(s): Anand Narayanan (Plano, TX), Brahmananda R. Vempati (Dallas, TX), Krishnakant M. Patel (Richardson, TX), Ravi Ayyasamy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): KODIAK NETWORKS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15493789 on 04/21/2017 (823 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for push-to-talk (PTT) key one-touch calling is provided. In an embodiment, a client device accesses a discontinuous reception (DRX) mode policy. The DRX mode policy is in accordance with push-to-talk (PTT) usage patterns of at least the client device. The client device selects a DRX cycle time based on the DRX mode policy. The client device applies the DRX cycle time to a cellular network interface of the client device.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

ID-based control unit-key fob pairing
Patent No. 10358113

Inventor(s): Eric Peeters (Frisco, TX), Jin-Meng Ho (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15337170 on 10/28/2016 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for pairing a key fob with a control unit is provided. The key fob executes an ID authenticated key agreement protocol with a pairing device based on a key fob identification to authenticate one another and to generate a first encryption key. The pairing device encrypts a control unit identification using the first encryption key. The key fob receives the encrypted control unit identification transmitted from the pairing device. The key fob then executes an ID authenticated key agreement protocol with the control unit based on the control unit identification to authenticate one another and to generate a second encryption key. The key fob then receives an operational key transmitted from the control unit that is encrypted with the second encryption key.

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

Near field authentication through communication of enclosed content sound waves
Patent No. 10360555

Inventor(s): Sean D. Burdick (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Uniloc 2017 LLC (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16057441 on 08/07/2018 (350 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for near field authentication of sources using an audio transceiver computing device includes scanning a plurality of predetermined frequencies for a free frequency, selecting the free frequency from the plurality of predetermined frequencies, generating a periodic enclosed content message, generating a modulated carrier wave representing the periodic enclosed content message, and transmitting the modulated carrier wave at the free frequency. A method for near field authentication of sources using a microphone input of a receiving computing device includes scanning a plurality of predetermined frequencies to detect a signal using the microphone input, verifying, responsive to detecting the signal, that the signal includes at least one enclosed content message, and extracting a content from the enclosed content message.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

System and method for placing virtual geographic zone markers
Patent No. 10360760

Inventor(s): James L. Northrup (Dallas, TX), Robert L. Pierce, II (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Zonal Systems, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Schultz Associates, P.C. (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15728350 on 10/09/2017 (652 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for user interaction includes a network, a server connected to the network, a supervisor device receiving information from a global positioning system and connected to the network, a user device receiving information from the global positioning system and connected to the network. The supervisor, having the supervisor device, defines a set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones in which the user device is tracked, and saves the set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones to a supervisor account on the server. The user downloads a user application, sets-up a user account, and downloads the set of virtual geographic zones and sub-zones. As the user, having the user device, moves through the virtual geographic zones and sub-zones the location of the user device is determined and a set of supervisor-defined actions are executed on the user device based on the location of the user device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly
Patent No. 10361015

Inventor(s): David W. Maxey (Gunter, TX), Paul Abernathy (McKinney, TX), Troy D. Skidmore (McKinney, TX), William T. Bigbee, Jr. (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): Encore Wire Corporation (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Warren Rhoades LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15374443 on 12/09/2016 (956 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly, comprising a first electrical circuit further comprising a first plurality of insulated conductors longitudinally disposed to one another, wherein the first plurality of insulated conductors are cabled together in a bundle. The electrical cable assembly further comprises a second electrical circuit longitudinally disposed to the first electrical circuit, the second electrical circuit comprising a second plurality of insulated conductors longitudinally disposed to one another and cabled together in a bundle and a nonmetallic jacket surrounding the second plurality of insulated conductors and wherein the nonmetallic jacket isolating the first electrical circuit from the second electrical circuit. The electrical cable assembly further comprises a flexible interlocking metallic armor encasing the first and second electrical circuits.

[H01B] CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F 1/00; waveguides H01P)

Metal interconnect processing for an integrated circuit metal stack
Patent No. 10361095

Inventor(s): Abbas Ali (Plano, TX), Dhishan Kande (Dallas, TX), Kyle McPherson (Lucas, TX), Qi-Zhong Hong (Richardson, TX), Young-Joon Park (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15981725 on 05/16/2018 (433 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit (IC) includes depositing an aluminum-containing metal interconnect layer at a first temperature over a semiconductor device having a plurality of transistors. The metal interconnect layer is annealed at a maximum annealing temperature that is less than the first temperature. The metal interconnect layer is patterned after the annealing, thereby interconnecting the transistors.

[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]

QFN pin routing thru lead frame etching
Patent No. 10361098

Inventor(s): Cherry Lyn Marquez Aranas (Mabalacat, , PH), Dolores Babaran Milo (Baguio, , PH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15848336 on 12/20/2017 (580 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-level leadframe including three bonding levels and one exposed level. Each of the three bonding levels and the one exposed level is positioned in a different horizontal plane, with each bonding level providing a bonding site vertically positioned relative to the horizontal plane of the exposed level, with each bonding site coupled to a package lead at the exposed level. Bonding sites located at first and second bonding levels can be located in a common, outer row, along a common, vertical plane, and bonding sites located at a third bonding level can be located in a separate, inner row, along a separate vertical plane. A third level bonding site can be coupled to a first level bonding site with a multiple level electrical lead conductor that vertically spans a second bonding level. A two-step etch process from a single sheet conductor is provided to manufacture the multi-level leadframe.

Semiconductor device with an isolation gate and method of forming
Patent No. 10361195

Inventor(s): Mark S. Rodder (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (, , KR)
Law Firm: Renaissance IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 14834419 on 08/24/2015 (1429 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment includes a semiconductor device, comprising: a substrate; a continuous diffusion region disposed on the substrate; a first gate structure disposed on the continuous diffusion region; a second gate structure disposed on the continuous diffusion region; an isolation gate structure disposed between the first gate structure and the second gate structure and disposed adjacent to the both the first gate structure and the second gate structure; a first diffusion region of the continuous diffusion region disposed between the first gate structure and the isolation gate structure; a second diffusion region of the continuous diffusion region disposed between the second gate structure and the isolation gate structure; a conductive layer disposed on the first and second diffusion regions; and an isolation gate contact disposed over the isolation gate structure and electrically insulated from the first diffusion region.

Three dimensional memory device containing multilayer wordline barrier films and method of making thereof
Patent No. 10361213

Inventor(s): Fei Zhou (Milpitas, CA), Fumitaka Amano (Yokkaichi, , JP), Keerti Shukla (Saratoga, CA), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Rahul Sharangpani (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: The Marbury Law Group PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15483862 on 04/10/2017 (834 days app to issue)

Abstract: Memory stack structures are formed through an alternating stack of insulating layers and sacrificial material layers. Backside recesses are formed by removal of the sacrificial material layers selective to the insulating layers and the memory stack structures. A barrier layer stack including a crystalline electrically conductive barrier layer and an amorphous barrier layer is formed in the backside recesses prior to formation of a metal fill material layer.

Tripole current loop radiating element with integrated circularly polarized feed
Patent No. 10361485

Inventor(s): Robert S. Isom (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: Daly, Crowley, Mofford Durkee LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15731906 on 08/04/2017 (718 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with the concepts, systems, methods and techniques described herein a tripole current loop radiating element is provided having three conductors disposed on a substrate with the three conductors being physically spaced apart from each other and arranged to be responsive to radio frequency (RF) signals at a desired frequency range. Each of the three conductors includes a ground via to couple the respective conductor to a ground plane and a signal via to receive RF signals from a single feed circuit. The feed circuit includes a signal port, and first, second and third antenna ports, with each of the antenna ports coupled to a respective one of the three conductors. The feed circuit can provide the RF signals to each of the three conductors having equal amplitudes and distributed with relative phases of 0/120/240 respectively (i.e., phase shifted by 120 from an adjacent conductor).

[H01Q] AERIALS (radiators or aerials for microwave heating H05B 6/72)

DC power supply with reduced input current ripple
Patent No. 10361621

Inventor(s): Eli Ashkenazy (Fort Worth, TX), Jesse Terrell (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Elbit Systems of America, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15872890 on 01/16/2018 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power supply comprising a DC to DC converter coupled to a current limited controller and an accumulator is disclosed, where the DC to DC converter may be a switch-mode DC to DC converter. The current limit controller may be configured to limit a current draw of the switch-mode DC to DC converter. The accumulator may be configured to discharge to an output terminal of the DC to DC converter while the current limit controller limits the current draw of the DC to DC converter.

[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]

Multi-level power factor correction circuit using hybrid devices
Patent No. 10361626

Inventor(s): Dianbo Fu (Frisco, TX), Heping Dai (Plano, TX), Xiaolin Mao (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Vierra Magen Marcus LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16007325 on 06/13/2018 (405 days app to issue)

Abstract: AC to DC converters, more specifically Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuits, using a multi-level waveform and hybrid devices are presented. From an AC voltage input a multi-level waveform is generated, which is used to generate high and low DC output voltage levels. The multi-level waveform is connected to the DC outputs through a corresponding intermediate node by an initial switch, and from the intermediate node to the corresponding output by a hybrid device. The hybrid device includes a first current path, such as a series connected switch-diode pair, in parallel with second current path of a relatively faster and lower current device, such as a diode. The resultant arrangement can use devices having lower voltage ratings relative to typical PFC circuit designs.

Reduction of low frequency noise in a discrete spread spectrum timebase
Patent No. 10361627

Inventor(s): Joerg Erik Goller (Tiefenbach, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16129347 on 09/12/2018 (314 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit. The integrated circuit comprises a timebase generator and a switch mode direct current-to-direct current (DC-to-DC) voltage converter coupled to the timebase generator. The timebase generator comprises a first linear feedback shift register (LFSR), a signal generator having an input coupled to an output of the first LFSR; and a digital divider comprising a second LFSR and a programmable digital divider, wherein a clock input of the programmable digital divider is coupled to an output of the signal generator, wherein an output of the programmable digital divider is coupled to a clock input of the first LFSR and is coupled to a clock input of the second LFSR, and wherein an output of the second LFSR is coupled to a program input of the programmable digital divider.

Current sensing and control for a transistor power switch
Patent No. 10361695

Inventor(s): Ankur Chauhan (Karnataka, , IN), Md. Abidur Rahman (Richardson, TX), Subrato Roy (Karnataka, , IN), Sudheer Prasad (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16001518 on 06/06/2018 (412 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a first power transistor having a first current conduction path coupled between an input for receiving a supply voltage and a node and a first gate terminal coupled to a first gate control signal; a second power transistor having a second current conduction path coupled between the node and an output terminal for supplying a load current to a load; and a second gate terminal coupled to a second gate control signal; and a current sense transistor having a third gate terminal coupled to the first gate control signal, and outputting a sense current. The apparatus further includes: a differential amplifier having an output signal, and a feedback transistor having a gate terminal coupled to the output signal of the differential amplifier; and a resistor coupled between a monitor node and ground.

[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]

Transformer based gate drive circuit
Patent No. 10361698

Inventor(s): Michael S. Hockema (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15413166 on 01/23/2017 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: A gate drive circuit for generating asymmetric drive voltages comprises a gate drive transformer comprising: a primary winding responsive to a pulse width module (PWM) input signal to generate a bipolar signal having a positive bias voltage and a negative bias voltage; and a secondary winding responsive to the bipolar signal to generate a PWM output signal. A first charge pump is connected to the secondary winding responsive to the PWM output signal to generate a level shifted PWM output signal. A second charge pump is connected to the secondary winding to generate a readjusted PWM output signal by decreasing at least a portion of the level shifted PWM output signal. A gate switching device is connected to the first charge pump and second charge pump. A level shifted PWM output signal establishes an ON condition and the readjusted PWM output signal establishes an OFF condition of the gate MOSFET.

Multi-stage echo cancelation scheme to run FDX in coax cable plant
Patent No. 10361748

Inventor(s): Fan Wang (Wuhan, , CN), James Jeng Chen (Corona, CA), Li Zhang (Wuhan, , CN), Tao Ouyang (Wuhan, , CN), Xiaolong Zhang (Wuhan, , CN)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15871485 on 01/15/2018 (554 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-stage echo cancellation scheme. The disclosed embodiments include an apparatus and method for monitoring and canceling echoes greater than 25 dB in a coaxial cable plant. The method includes obtaining echo channel estimate coefficients from a cable node. The method determines a location and strength of each partial echo in an impulse response using the echo channel estimate coefficients. Optionally, the method determines a frequency response of each partial echo in the impulse response.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

4Tx codebook enhancement in LTE
Patent No. 10361760

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Ralf Bendlin (Cedar Park, TX), Runhua Chen (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15698015 on 09/07/2017 (684 days app to issue)

Abstract: Channel state information (CSI) feedback in a wireless communication system is disclosed. A precoding matrix is generated for multi-antenna transmission based on precoding matrix indicator (PMI) feedback, wherein the PMI indicates a choice of precoding matrix derived from a matrix multiplication of two matrices from a first codebook and a second codebook. In one embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a first precoding matrix constructed with a first group of adjacent Discrete-Fourier-Transform (DFT) vectors. In another embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a second precoding matrix constructed with a second group of uniformly distributed non-adjacent DFT vectors. In yet another embodiment, the first codebook comprises at least a first precoding matrix and a second precoding matrix, where said first precoding matrix is constructed with a first group of adjacent DFT vectors, and said second precoding matrix is constructed with a second group of uniformly distributed non-adjacent DFT vectors.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Aperiodic and periodic CSI feedback modes for coordinated multi-point transmission
Patent No. 10361827

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Dallas, TX), Jianzhong Zhang (Plano, TX), Jinkyu Han (Allen, TX), Thomas David Novlan (Dallas, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14571177 on 12/15/2014 (1681 days app to issue)

Abstract: Coordinate multi-point (CoMP) transmission is facilitated by resolving collisions between feedback reporting. Based upon the conditions within the network, collision resolution may be by dropping a channel report during a subframe, multiplexing channel reports from a plurality of user equipment, compressing channel reports from a plurality of user equipment, and combined reporting, either through joint reports or by using carrier aggregation, for conditions between a user equipment and a plurality of transmission points. New signaling and reporting formats facilitate selection of a collision resolution suitable for current network conditions.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Two-wire communication interface system
Patent No. 10361838

Inventor(s): Subrahmanya Bharathi Akondy (Cypress, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15662249 on 07/27/2017 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: One example includes a master microcontroller in a communication interface system. The microcontroller includes a transmitter configured to generate a clock signal at a selected frequency and to provide the clock signal to a slave microcontroller on a two-wire communication cable during a clock learning mode. The transmitter can be further configured to provide master data signal requests at the selected frequency on the two-wire communication cable during a data transfer mode. The microcontroller also includes a receiver configured to receive slave data signals at the variable frequency via the two-wire communication cable in response to the master data signal requests during the data transfer mode.

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

System and method for providing network support services and premises gateway support infrastructure
Patent No. 10361877

Inventor(s): Alvin R. McQuarters (Euless, TX), Amir Ansari (Plano, TX), George A. Cowgill (Farmersville, TX), Jude P. Ramayya (Richardson, TX), Ramprakash Masina (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): KIP PROD P1 LP (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15799450 on 10/31/2017 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices.

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

Automated instantiation of wireless virtual private networks
Patent No. 10361970

Inventor(s): Melvin Tan (Richardson, TX), Olufemi Adeyemi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): FUJITSU LIMITED (Kawasaki, , JP)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15237191 on 08/15/2016 (1072 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless virtual private network (VPN) connection may be automatically instantiated from a wireless VPN client device using a VPN instantiation server. The VPN client device may automatically connect to the VPN instantiation server to obtain client configuration information for a VPN connection to a VPN endpoint server. The VPN instantiation server may instantiate the VPN endpoint server using a network function virtualization (NFV) platform. Then, the VPN client may establish a layer 2 tunnel across a wireless network to the VPN endpoint server.

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

Hebbian learning-based recommendations for social networks
Patent No. 10362137

Inventor(s): Haripriya Srinivasaraghavan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 14979738 on 12/28/2015 (1303 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network device applies Hebbian-based learning to provide content recommendations in content-based social networks. The method includes obtaining customer activity data for a content-based social network; modeling the customer activity data as nodes and edges within the content-based social network, the nodes representing users and the edges representing connections between the users; assigning initial weights to the edges, that correspond to a connection strength, based on user-designated of relationships between the nodes; adjusting the initial weights in response to temporally correlated activity between the nodes from the customer activity data, to provide adjusted weights; identifying a content recommendation for a particular node based on an activity to access content by another node and one or more of the adjusted weights; storing a customer profile including the content recommendations associated with a node; and providing the content recommendation to a user device associated with the customer profile.

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

Mixed-mode interaction
Patent No. 10362160

Inventor(s): Curtis Grant (Flower Mound, TX), Kevin Bomar (Weatherford, TX), Malik Mamdani (Dallas, TX), Patrick Johnson (Trophy Club, TX), Tim Whatley (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Aeritas, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15888320 on 02/05/2018 (533 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user”s wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Parallax reduction for multi-sensor camera systems
Patent No. 10362244

Inventor(s): Henry W. Neal (Allen, TX), Rachel Laird (Dallas, TX), Richard L. Southerland (Plano, TX), Samuel E. Ivey (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): DRS Network Imaging Systems, LLC (Melbourne, FL)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15646764 on 07/11/2017 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-sensor camera system includes a first optical sensor having a focus mechanism. The focus of the first optical sensor is adjusted using the focus mechanism. The multi-sensor camera system also includes a second optical sensor mounted inside the focus mechanism of the first optical sensor. The radial distance between optical axes of the first and second optical sensors is not limited by the focus mechanism.

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

Context and bypass encoding video
Patent No. 10362322

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX), Mehmet U. Demircin (Dallas, TX), Vivienne Sze (Cambridge, MA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15295689 on 10/17/2016 (1009 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding and decoding video data, including context encoding or decoding portions of an array of transform coefficients and bypass encoding or decoding a sign indicator for significant transform coefficients in an array related to a block of an image.

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

Processing a prediction unit of a picture
Patent No. 10362326

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15451085 on 03/06/2017 (869 days app to issue)

Abstract: Motion compensation requires a significant amount of memory bandwidth, especially for smaller prediction unit sizes. The worst case bandwidth requirements can occur when bi-predicted 48 or 84 PUs are used. To reduce the memory bandwidth requirements for such smaller PUs, methods are provided for restricting inter-coded PUs of small block sizes to be coded only in a uni-predictive mode, i.e., forward prediction or backward prediction. More specifically, PUs of specified restricted sizes in bi-predicted slices (B slices) are forced to be uni-predicted.

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

Discovering connection of passive cables
Patent No. 10362375

Inventor(s): Kuang-Yi Wu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Patent Department (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15320932 on 07/08/2014 (1841 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is provided. The system includes a first subsystem and a second subsystem, connectable to each other via a passive cable, and each connected to a high-level management tool. Each subsystem includes a signal driver/receiver capable of sending and receiving data and signals over the passive cable and a connection discovery engine to access low-level power up/down controls of the signal driver/receiver. The connection discovery engine is to, via physical layer communication, send a local unique identifier (ID) of the particular signal driver/receiver over the passive cable. The connection discovery engine is further to, via physical layer communication, receive, over the passive cable, a remote unique ID of the signal driver/receiver in the other connected subsystem. The connection discovery engine is further to send the local unique ID and the remote unique ID to the high-level management tool.

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

Message analysis application and response system
Patent No. 10362458

Inventor(s): David Gerard Ledet (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15647058 on 07/11/2017 (742 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of communicating with a user of a wireless device and processing message delivery. One example method of operation may include identifying a group of participants to receive a broadcast message transmitted from a wireless device, transmitting at least one broadcast message from the wireless device to a plurality of computing devices corresponding to the group of participants, receiving a plurality of response messages responsive to the at least one transmitted broadcast message, examining the plurality of response messages and extracting content of the plurality of response messages, generating a summary message based on the extracted content of the plurality of response messages, the summary message comprising portions from all of the plurality of response messages and also comprising information unique to each of the plurality of response messages, and displaying the summary message on a display interface of the wireless device.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Providing information to a mobile device based on an event at a geographical location
Patent No. 10362471

Inventor(s): James N. White (Dallas, TX), Monica Rose Martino (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Open Invention Network LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16236284 on 12/28/2018 (207 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions for receiving information about an event from at least one mobile device, the information comprising location information and event type information and identifying the event based on the information, the event being identified by associating the event type information with a specific event and associating the location information with a particular location associated with the specific event.

[H04M] TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08)

Method and apparatus for monitoring a performance of an Ethernet data stream
Patent No. 10362501

Inventor(s): Wayne Sankey (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING SE (Meiningen-Dreissigacker, , DE)
Law Firm: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor Hunt, P.A. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15663217 on 07/28/2017 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a performance of an Ethernet data stream, EDS, said apparatus comprising: an evaluation unit adapted to evaluate sync headers and block type fields of line code vectors of the Ethernet data stream, EDS; and a counter unit adapted to increment at least one performance counter in response to the evaluated sync header and the evaluated block type field of each line code vector of the Ethernet data stream, EDS.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Optimized packet replication in predictive routing in LISP for cellular handover
Patent No. 10362522

Inventor(s): Padmadevi Pillay-Esnault (Cupertino, CA)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15634379 on 06/27/2017 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments designed to implement a handover operation of a user entity (UE) from a source base station to a target base station using a predictive routing feature in LISP or other ID protocols for packet replication to reduce latency in packet delivery to the user entity.

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

System and method for providing extending femtocell coverage
Patent No. 10362523

Inventor(s): Christopher Martin Edward Osborn (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15817933 on 11/20/2017 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: Femtocell coverage can be extended across a coverage area by providing a cluster of femtocell access points (FAPs). Each FAP is independently registered with a core network and provisioned with a location area code common to each FAP. At hand-in from the macrocell network, an association is made between the mobile station and the hand-in FAP, which becomes an anchor FAP for the duration of the mobile station”s presence within the cluster. Calls between the mobile station and the core network are routed via a servicing FAP of the cluster and the anchor FAP.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Selectively providing access to network services based on frequency band information
Patent No. 10362527

Inventor(s): Jignesh Patel (Haltom City, TX), Miguel A. Carames (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15269531 on 09/19/2016 (1037 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device may receive a request to access a network service from a user equipment (UE) roaming on a visiting public mobile network (VPMN). The device may receive UE radio frequency (RF) band information that identifies a UE supported set of RF spectrum bands, and may receive VPMN RF band information that identifies a VPMN supported set of RF spectrum bands. The device may determine whether to permit or deny access to the network service based on the UE RF band information and the VPMN RF band information, and may provide an instruction to permit or deny access to the network service based on the UE RF band information and the VPMN RF band information.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for detecting and controlling contraband devices
Patent No. 10362528

Inventor(s): Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15878135 on 01/23/2018 (546 days app to issue)

Abstract: The growing problem of contraband devices being smuggled into a correctional facility raises both security and safety issue. General fixed contraband detection systems are not cost effective because they require a high up-front cost and high maintenance, training and upgrade cost after installation. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method to detect and control the usage of contraband devices in a correctional facility cost effectively. Such a system is portable and can be relocated to different locations. Such as system both detects contraband devices and disrupts the operations of the contraband devices. Such a system further provides a report on the severity of contraband usage to the correctional facility.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for spatial reuse in directional random access
Patent No. 10362586

Inventor(s): Diana Maamari (Rolling Meadows, IL), George Calcev (Hoffman Estates, IL), Majid Ghanbarinejad (Rolling Meadows, IL)
Assignee(s): Futurewei Technologies, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15267425 on 09/16/2016 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for channel reservation and communication using carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) with directional antennas in a wireless network. A source station (STA) may transmit a directional request to send (RTS) frame to a destination station before a data transmission. Upon receipt of the RTS frame, the destination STA may transmit a transmit network allocation vector (TNAV) frame instructing receiving stations not to perform transmissions toward the destination STA for a predefined period of time, which may include a channel quality measurement (CQM) period. The destination STA may transmit a directional clear-to-send (CTS) frame when channel quality estimated during the CQM meets a criterion. The source STA may then transmit a directional data transmission to the destination STA upon receipt of the CTS frame.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for mapping initial access signals in wireless systems
Patent No. 10362610

Inventor(s): Hao Chen (Allen, TX), Li Guo (Allen, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15706529 on 09/15/2017 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) for selecting a cell using a synchronization signal (SS) in a wireless communication network. The UE comprises determining subcarrier spacing based on an operating frequency band, receiving, from a base station (BS), a signal block comprising a primary synchronization signal (PSS), a secondary synchronization signal (SSS), and a broadcasting signal conveyed on a physical broadcasting channel (PBCH), decoding a block index from the signal block, and determining OFDM symbol indices corresponding to the block index, wherein the OFDM symbol indices are determined by a mapping pattern based corresponding to the subcarrier spacing, and wherein the mapping pattern comprises a plurality of bursts each of which includes a set of consecutive OFDM symbols.

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

Communication service for machine-to-machine devices
Patent No. 10362628

Inventor(s): Paul Edward Smith, Jr. (Rockwall, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15899695 on 02/20/2018 (518 days app to issue)

Abstract: When machine-to-machine (M2M) devices attach to a mobile communication network, the associated communication session can be treated differently than the attachment of other devices. For example, upon determining that a subscriber device that attaches to a communication network is an M2M device and has completed a given network transaction, the M2M device can be immediately detached without waiting on expiration of an inactivity timer. As another example, upon determining that a subscriber device that attaches to a communication network is an M2M device, the M2M device can be excluded from various signaling procedures such as load-balancing procedures.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

DESIGN PATENTS

Food storage container
Patent No. D854382

Inventor(s): Timothy J. Bennett (Colorado Springs, CO)
Assignee(s): TUESDAY MORNING PARTNERS, LTD. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29542913 on 10/19/2015 (1373 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Container tray
Patent No. D854423

Inventor(s): Brett A. Johnson (Belvidere, IL), Daniel J. Slavin (Village of Lakewood, IL), John Kreider (Woodstock, IL)
Assignee(s): Dean Foods Company (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Faegre Baker Daniels LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29579237 on 09/28/2016 (1028 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen with animated graphical user interface
Patent No. D854560

Inventor(s): Cynthia Nustad (Chandler, AZ), Gary Call (Las Vegas, NV), Jill Field (Frisco, TX), William Lucia (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29597566 on 03/17/2017 (858 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen with animated graphical user interface
Patent No. D854561

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Eyeglasses
Patent No. D854608

Inventor(s): Justin Harmon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Costa Del Mar, Inc. (Daytona Beach, FL)
Law Firm: Malloy Malloy, P.L. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29621621 on 10/10/2017 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Fishing lure
Patent No. D854647

Inventor(s): Michael W. Kertz (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): No Longer Naked Lures, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens Cahoon, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29617543 on 09/14/2017 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Fishing lure
Patent No. D854648

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Toilet seat with chrome edge
Patent No. D854667

Inventor(s): Chengdong Wu (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Topseat International, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29627155 on 11/22/2017 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Makeup applicator
Patent No. D854743

Inventor(s): Azam Siddiqui (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29603544 on 05/10/2017 (804 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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Dallas Invents: 117 Patents Granted for Week of April 6
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Dallas Invents: 119 Patents Granted for Week of April 27
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America's authentication using blockchains, Dell's validation of data integrity through watermarking, Samsung's compensating for a movement of a sensor attached to a body of a user, SYNERGEN Technology Labs' baby monitor system sound and light delivery based on vitals,Toyota's parking meter monitoring and payment system, and Walmart's product recognition through multi-model image processing.

Dallas Invents: 111 Patents Granted for Week of July 23

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Method for three-dimensional moisture control using resistivity data
Patent No. 10356991

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Dallas Invents: 111 Patents Granted for Week of July 23

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS Week of July 23, 2019 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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Method for three-dimensional moisture control using resistivity data Patent No. 10356991

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Week of July 23, 2019 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

Method for three-dimensional moisture control using resistivity data
Patent No. 10356991

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