Beyond IBM, other organizations with notable patents granted this week include:

BNSF Railway’s intelligent systems for algorithmically managing distribution of certificates of transportation
Board of Regents, UT System’s treatment of depression using machine learning
Discourse AI’s computer-based interlocutor understanding using classifying conversation segments
Fetch Labs’ retrieving and deploying objects on a body of water
Goldman Sachs’ cyberthreat hunting and protection based on codified indicators of behavior
Honeywell’s fiber optic profiler for early damage warning
Jones Lang LaSalle’s methods for managing a digital ecosystem for real estate property data and devices thereof
JPMorgan Chase’s automatic response to customer requests using artificial intelligence models
Microsoft’s hybrid cloud data control
Oso Technologies’ electric lawn mower with pivoting lever and start switch
Southern Methodist University’s system for a three-dimensional optical switch display device
Toyota Motor North America’s modification of transport functionality based on carbon footprint
Trend Micro’s generation and use of pseudo-malware for black box testing of cybersecurity systems
USAA’s machine learning network security testing system
Zoom Communications’ visual interactive voice response key mapping

Dallas Invents is a 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 indicate future economic growth, 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 2/24/26 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

142 patents granted
Ranked No. 9 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 12
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 10
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 3
E: Fixed Constructions 3
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 8
G: Physics 49
H: Electricity 51

DESIGN: 6

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 14
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR) 6
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 6
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, VA) 5
Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 3
AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta, GA) 3
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford, CA) 3
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 3
Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Plano) 3

UNASSIGNED 10

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney) 3
Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 3
Kent Poteet (Lucas) 3
Madhukar Budagavi (Plano) 3
Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen) 3
Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, CN) 3
Adan H. Herrera (Carrollton) 2
Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell) 2
Darrin N. Towers (Carrollton) 2
Jory Sprowl (Howe) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Electric lawn mower with pivoting lever and start switch
Patent No. 12557731

Inventor(s): Carlos Ojeda (Irving, TX), Nagaraj Rao (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Oso Technologies, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18176894 on 03/01/2023 (1091 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electric lawn mower including a pivoting lever coupled to a stationary handle, a start switch, a cutting blade, electric wheel motors, and a controller in communication with the pivoting lever and the start switch. The controller is configured to keep the cutting blade and the electric wheel motors off when the pivoting lever is disposed anywhere from a fully disengaged position up to and including a first pivot angle and the start switch has not been activated, keep the electric wheel motors off and turn the cutting blade on when the pivoting lever is disposed at a second pivot angle and the start switch is activated, and turn the electric wheel motors on when the pivoting lever is transitioned from the second pivot angle to a third pivot angle after the cutting blade has been turned on.

[A01D] HARVESTING; MOWING

Systems and methods for sprinkler control based on environmental conditions
Patent No. 12557743

Inventor(s): Austin Ray Keeton (The Colony, TX), Bradly Jay Billman (Celina, TX), Gideon Bowie Luck (Wylie, TX), Justin Royell Nash (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17848035 on 06/23/2022 (1342 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed toward a system for sprinkler system control based on environmental conditions. The system may include one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the one or more processors to determine a change in an environmental condition for an area. The instructions are also executable by the one or more processors to cause the one or more processors to identify multiple distinct sprinkler systems associated with multiple distinct properties in the area and transmit control instructions to the multiple distinct sprinkler systems associated with the multiple distinct properties in the area in response to the change in the environmental condition.

[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)

Agricultural applications of fatty acid reaction products of dextrins or dextran
Patent No. 12557810

Inventor(s): Christopher P. Gardner (Cresson, TX), Stephen William Almond (Creston, CA)
Assignee(s): Integrity Bio-Chemicals, LLC (Cresson, TX)
Law Firm: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18293034 on 08/18/2022 (1286 days app to issue)

Abstract: An agricultural product may comprise an aqueous carrier phase, a neutral surfactant or a reaction product thereof, and a reaction product of a saccharide polymer and a fatty acid. The reaction product of the saccharide polymer may be obtained in the presence of water and a hydroxide base (optionally in the presence of the neutral surfactant). The saccharide polymer comprises a dextran, a dextrin compound, or any combination thereof. The reaction product of the saccharide polymer and the fatty acid may be present at a concentration effective to lower surface tension of the neutral surfactant and may be highly biodegradable as evaluated by OECD 301B. Compositions comprising the reaction product of the saccharide polymer and the fatty acid may be applied to an untreated soil to form a treated soil that absorbs water faster or to a greater extent than does the untreated soil.

[A01N] PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS (mixtures of pesticides with fertilisers C05G)

Drone delivery systems and methods
Patent No. 12557930

Inventor(s): James Lawrence Eastman (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18342438 on 06/27/2023 (973 days app to issue)

Abstract: A drone delivery system for receiving a package on a roof of a structure includes a panel coupled to the roof that selectively provides access to an opening in the roof upon identification and authorization of an incoming package. Once the package is identified and authorized, the panel opens and the package is received from an aerial vehicle on a platform in the opening. The platform is lowered by a drive assembly and the panel is closed over the opening. The drive assembly then lowers the platform and package to an intended destination inside the structure. A drone delivery vending machine includes a static support that defines a delivery path through a structure for delivery of a package from an aerial vehicle in response to a user input to a controller of the vending machine.

[A47G] HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B 65/00; knives B26B)

Livestock health monitoring system and method of use
Patent No. 12557992

Inventor(s): Alvin Cecil Fults (Amarillo, TX), John M. Greer (Dallas, TX), Richard Arelin Crider, Jr. (Dripping Springs, TX)
Assignee(s): FeverTags, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Barnes Thornburg LLP (Local + 12 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18238738 on 08/28/2023 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: An animal wellness notification system includes an attachment body configured to securely engage with an ear of the animal; an elongated temperature probe secured to the attachment body and configured to extend within the ear of the animal; a housing secured to the attachment body; a power module electrically connect to and configured to provide power to (or recharge) at least one other element of the animal wellness notification system; a computer disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature probe; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, the notification device being configured to provide notice if a temperature of the animal goes beyond a determined.

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

Cartridge device for suture anchor and suture management during implantation of a micro suture anchor array
Patent No. 12558087

Inventor(s): Howard W. Harris (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): INTEGRITY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. (Maple Plain, MN)
Law Firm: Seager Tufte Wickhem LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18635659 on 04/15/2024 (680 days app to issue)

Abstract: Cartridges configured to hold anchors and associated locking sutures and a common suture used in an array of anchors. A suture anchor array is connected in series by a single working suture and each of the suture anchors allows tensioning of the working suture between itself and the prior anchor implanted in the serial string. Further, each anchor includes a suture lock having a free tail that can be pulled to lock the working suture in place subsequent to tensioning. This creates an independently tensioned suture bridge between each implanted suture anchor and the just previously implanted anchor. The cartridges are configured to securely hold an individual anchor and store the tail of the suture lock, while allowing flossing of anchors along the common suture.

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

Energizable instrument assembly
Patent No. 12558141

Inventor(s): Martin Masson (Keller, TX), Xiaoming Cheng (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Lafayette, CO)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17705622 on 03/28/2022 (1429 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for altering an energizable instrument for performing a procedure on the subject. The instrument may be tracked during a procedure and a controller may alter operation thereof during the selected procedure. The energizable instrument may have energy provided to a working end to heat a working end to a selected temperature for various procedures such as cutting, coagulation, vaporization, or the like.

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

Multi-part intraocular lens with locking mechanism
Patent No. 12558213

Inventor(s): Kamal K. Das (Arlington, TX), William Jacob Spenner Dolla (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18068877 on 12/20/2022 (1162 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-part intraocular lens (IOL) with an interchangeable optic seated on a base and secured by a locking mechanism. The optic comprises an anterior surface with a diameter greater than a diameter of a ring of the base. The posterior side of the optic has a posterior surface, a transition region for contact with the base, and sidewalls and tabs radially outward of the transition region. The sidewalls and tabs overlap at least a portion of the ring to reduce or even prevent decentration and tilt of the optic. Each tab has a lateral extension for coupling to the base.

[A61F] FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) [2006.01]

Soft tip plunger
Patent No. 12558215

Inventor(s): Sudarshan B. Singh (Euless, TX), Todd Taber (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Alcon Inc. (Fribourg, , CH)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17033448 on 09/25/2020 (1978 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for inserting an intraocular lens (IOL) into an eye, may be provided. An apparatus includes a plunger and a plunger tip. The plunger tip includes a dimple positioned at a distal end of the plunger tip. The plunger tip further includes a pocket in fluid communication with the dimple.

Cosmetic compositions and methods of their use
Patent No. 12558306

Inventor(s): David Gan (Addison, TX), Patricia Jacoby (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18619984 on 03/28/2024 (698 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing fine lines or wrinkles on skin. The method can include applying a topical skin care composition to skin with fine lines or wrinkles. The composition can include [i]lactobacillus [/i]ferment, ascorbyl glucoside, [i]Terminalia ferdinandiana [/i]fruit extract, [i]Helianthus annuus [/i](Sunflower) seed extract, glycerin, [i]Persea gratissima [/i](avocado) oil, [i]Butyrospermum parkii [/i](shea) butter, coco-caprylate/caprate, [i]Sclerotium [/i]gum, sodium benzoate, and tocopherol.

[A61K] PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J 3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)

Metabolic rescue of retinal degeneration
Patent No. 12558336

Inventor(s): Katherine J. Wert (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford, CA)
Law Firm: Bozicevic, Field Francis LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17763083 on 09/24/2020 (1979 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders associated with retinal degeneration, such as retinitis pigmentosa. Dietary supplementation with specific metabolites and vitamins can prolong vision and provide a neuroprotective effect. In particular, dietary supplementation with a-ketoglutarate, or a derivative thereof, significantly prolongs photoreceptor cell survival and visual function. In addition, dietary supplementation with B vitamins and a ketogenic diet also improves photoreceptor cell survival and delays disease progression in some cases. Additionally, compositions, methods, and kits are provided for diagnosing a subject with retinitis pigmentosa based on expression levels of vitreous biomarkers.

Compositions comprising chemerin analogs and methods of use
Patent No. 12559523

Inventor(s): Rajkumar V. Patil (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): OKYO Pharma Limited (St. Peter Port, , GG)
Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17631032 on 07/29/2020 (2036 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to peptide compositions and methods for treating an inflammatory condition such as ocular inflammation, retinal inflammation, dry eye, uveitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and inflammation resulting from nerve injury or nerve degeneration. The peptide compositions disclosed herein can also be used for treating pain such as neuropathic pain, ocular pain, chronic pain, pain resulting from chemotherapy or radiation, pain resulting from nerve injury or nerve degeneration, and pain resulting from an inflammatory condition, dysesthesia, or allodynia.

[A61P] SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS [7]

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

Parcel singulation yield correcting system and method
Patent No. 12558710

Inventor(s): Michael D. Carpenter (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): Siemens Logistics LLC (DFW Airport, TX)
Law Firm: Price Heneveld LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18006488 on 07/31/2020 (2034 days app to issue)

Abstract: A parcel processing system includes a conveyor segment to transport a stream of singulated items received from a parcel singulator, an imaging device to discretely capture an image of each item of the stream as transported, an automatic recognition system to process the captured images and utilize a binary classification model to generate a classifier output designating each image as positive or negative, and an operator station to selectively receive a sequence of images from the automatic recognition system to enable an operator to validate the classifier output from the received images, for identifying false positives and/or false negatives therefrom, the parcel processing system being configured to process items associated with images that identified as false positives at the operator station as correctly singulated items and/or to process items associated with images that are identified as false negatives at the operator station as incorrectly singulated items.

[B07C] POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING (specially adapted for a specific purpose covered by another class, see the relevant place, e.g. A43D 33/06, B23Q 7/12)

Fastener insert tools and methods of inserting fasteners using fastener insert tools
Patent No. 12558761

Inventor(s): Mohammed Ali Alkhaldi (Sadieville, KY)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing N.A, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18111184 on 02/17/2023 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fastener insert tool includes an inner trigger part that includes inner legs and an outside case part that includes outer legs that are configured to slidably receive the inner legs of the inner trigger part. The inner legs of the inner trigger part are configured to slide relative to the outer legs of the outside case part to release fasteners from magnets carried by the inner legs of the trigger part.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

Locking pliers for temporary fasteners
Patent No. 12558764

Inventor(s): Andrew G. Womack (Cedar Hill, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18215452 on 06/28/2023 (972 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pair of cleco pliers includes a first handle defining a first receptacle at a distal end thereof. In addition, the pair of cleco pliers includes a second handle pivotably coupled to the first handle and defining a second receptacle at a distal end of the second handle, and wherein the first receptacle and the second receptacle are configured to jointly receive a temporary fastener. The pair of cleco pliers further includes one or more magnets received in at least one of the first receptacle and the second receptacle configured to secure the temporary fastener within the first receptacle and the second receptacle via a magnetic biasing force applied by the one or more magnets to the temporary fastener.

[B25B] TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING

System and method for a three-dimensional optical switch display device
Patent No. 12558845

Inventor(s): Alexander R. Lippert (Dallas, TX), Bo Li (Dallas, TX), Cecilia O’’Brien (Dallas, TX), Maha Aljowni (Dallas, TX), Uroob Haris (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17088213 on 11/03/2020 (1939 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein is a system, apparatus and method for generating a three-dimensional image and/or printing a three dimensional structures, the system comprising: a medium comprising a photocurable monomer and an optical molecular switch molecule that has a non-fluorescent state and a fluorescent state, wherein the monomer forms a polymer upon exposure to the emitted light. Also taught are novel fluorescent photoswitch molecules.

[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]

Hydraulic gooseneck ball lift system and method
Patent No. 12558931

Inventor(s): Ronald L Perdue (Kennedale, TX), William K Chapin (Cumby, TX)
Assignee(s): New Wave Couplers Gooseneck Trailer Couplers, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Fogarty LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16592016 on 10/03/2019 (2336 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of raising and lowering a ball hitch for coupling to a gooseneck trailer coupler are provided. A combination of hydraulic pump and hydraulic piston are employed to raise and lower the ball hitch. Both custom and off the shelf parts combine to create a user friendly system to couple and uncouple a gooseneck trailer to the truck. The system described herein replaces the need to raise and lower a gooseneck trailer by hand crank and gear box. A non-rotating free end hydraulic piston device extends and retracts to raise and lower the ball hitch in both coupling and uncoupling of the trailer.

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

Modification of transport functionality based on carbon footprint
Patent No. 12558967

Inventor(s): Trent B. Bennett (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18542722 on 12/17/2023 (800 days app to issue)

Abstract: To encourage users to improve their carbon footprint, a transport may be provided with an enhanced operating manner in response to external events that lower the carbon footprint of one or more occupants of the transport. Events, such as lowering the energy consumption of a person’’s home dwelling, may be communicated to the transport and trigger an enhanced mode in the transport, such as an enhanced driving mode (e.g. sport mode) or an enhanced charging mode.

[B60L] PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of electrical propulsion units or of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion in vehicles B60K 1/00, B60K 6/20; arrangements or mounting of electrical gearing in vehicles B60K 17/12, B60K 17/14; preventing wheel slip by reducing power in rail vehicles B61C 15/08; dynamo-electric machines H02K; control or regulation of electric motors H02P); SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (electric coupling devices combined with mechanical couplings of vehicles B60D 1/64; electric heating for vehicles B60H 1/00); ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL (control or regulation of electric motors H02P); MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES [4]

Methods for deploying power running boards on vehicles
Patent No. 12559034

Inventor(s): Bryan Else Yamasaki (Frisco, TX), Jackson Zhu (Belleville, MI), Justin K Shen (Canton, MI), Roger Akira Kyle (Aubrey, TX), Sean Xu (Novi, MI), Timothy Wang (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18327188 on 06/01/2023 (999 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for a deployable power running board of a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving sensor data from the vehicle, the sensor data indicating a distance between the power running board and an object, an approaching angle of the object approaching the power running board, and/or a vehicle position status, calculating a distance and/or speed of deployment or retraction of the power running board based on the sensor data, and deploying or retracting the power running board based on the calculated distance and/or speed of deployment or retraction.

[B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07)

Systems and methods for adaptively adjusting a seat belt load limiter
Patent No. 12559057

Inventor(s): Gurmeet Singh (Ann Arbor, MI), Koray Benli (Ann Arbor, MI), Mizuho Takayama (Ann Arbor, MI), Phouvadol P. Khouphongsy (Saline, MI), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18435213 on 02/07/2024 (748 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to adaptively adjusting the load limit of a seat belt load limiter. In one embodiment, an adaptive load-limit adjustment system estimates the weight of an occupant of a vehicle seat based on sensor data. The system also adjusts the load limit of the seat belt load limiter in accordance with the estimated weight of the occupant by causing one or more pins to protrude laterally a predetermined length from a torsional bar of the seat belt load limiter to change an effective diameter of the torsional bar and thereby adjust a shear force exerted during a vehicular crash on a STF that surrounds the torsional bar between the torsional bar and a housing of the seat belt load limiter.

[B60R] VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for vehicles A62C 3/07)

Systems and methods for retrieving and deploying objects on a body of water
Patent No. 12559209

Inventor(s): Todd C. Basile (Dover, DE)
Assignee(s): Fetch Labs, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19035525 on 01/23/2025 (397 days app to issue)

Abstract: A watercraft for retrieving an object on a body of water, comprising (i) a containment structure having an interior defining an internal cargo area of the watercraft, an open front side, and a partially or fully submerged lower containment element through which water can freely pass while obstructing the object from exiting the internal cargo area; and (ii) one or more floatation members coupled to an exterior of, or defining at least a portion of, the containment structure. A modular watercraft comprising first and second floatation members configured to be deployed on an exterior, and stowed in an interior, of the containment structure. A system comprising a watercraft having one or more rotating capture assemblies onboard, configured to actively pull or push the object into an internal cargo area through the open front side of the containment structure.

[B63B] SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING (arrangements of vessel ventilation, heating, cooling, or air-conditioning B63J 2/00; floating substructures as supports of dredgers or soil-shifting machines E02F 9/06) [2]

Tandem tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 12559231

Inventor(s): John Robert Wittmaak (Newark, TX), Matthew Edward Louis (Fort Worth, TX), Stephen Yibum Chung (Keller, TX), Steven M. Loveland (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations, Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16249325 on 01/16/2019 (2596 days app to issue)

Abstract: A tandem tiltrotor aircraft in which the tiltrotor assemblies are operably coupled at the forward and aft ends of the fuselage of the aircraft is disclosed. The tiltrotor assemblies are capable of rotating between a vertical lift position and a horizontal flight position. The in-line location of the tiltrotor assemblies allow the aircraft to have the vertical take-off and landing capabilities, and, in combination with the at least one wing, can be used in horizontal flight. The nacelles can be disposed on the fuselage they are coaxial in forward flight and do not add to the drag profile like wing-tip nacelles would. When wing-borne flight is desired some or all of the rotors can rotate down so the thrust vector is in a generally horizontal plane.

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

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

Sludge removal system and method of use
Patent No. 12559402

Inventor(s): Dallas C. Jewel Tucker (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18090183 on 12/28/2022 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sludge removal apparatus includes a capturing head extending from a first side to a second side; a fluid line extending from a fluid source to the capturing head, the fluid line to transport water and one or more chemicals; a fluid removal line extending from the capturing head to a filtering system, the fluid removal line having one or more submersible pumps positioned within the capturing head to pump sludge through the fluid removal line; and one or more sprayers positioned at a front of the capturing head and in fluid communication with the fluid line; the water and one or more chemicals are sprayed through the one or more sprayers to break up the sludge; and the sludge is transported to the filtering system after being broken up.

[C02F] TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE (processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances A62D 3/00; separation, settling tanks or filter devices B01D; special arrangements on waterborne vessels of installations for treating water, waste water or sewage, e.g. for producing fresh water, B63J; adding materials to water to prevent corrosion C23F; treating radioactively-contaminated liquids G21F 9/04) [3]

Cement compositions, and methods thereof
Patent No. 12559424

Inventor(s): Muhammad Intesarul Haque (Arlington, TX), Warda Bint Ashraf (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): University of Maine System Board of Trustees (Orono, ME)
Law Firm: Choate, Hall Stewart LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18281476 on 03/11/2022 (1446 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising modified biochar and a cement composition, as well as methods of making and characterizing such compositions, and/or technologies relating to such compositions, their production, and/or their use.

[C04B] LIME; MAGNESIA; SLAG; CEMENTS; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, e.g. MORTARS, CONCRETE OR LIKE BUILDING MATERIALS; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS (devitrified glass-ceramics C03C 10/00); REFRACTORIES (alloys based on refractory metals C22C); TREATMENT OF NATURAL STONE [4]

Human disc tissue
Patent No. 12559722

Inventor(s): Umar Akbar (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): DiscGenics, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16860652 on 04/28/2020 (2128 days app to issue)

Abstract: This invention provides disc stem cells, processes for obtaining and culturing disc stem cells, and methods for repairing damaged or diseased disc tissue comprising the use of the disc stem cells of the invention.

[C12N] MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF (biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, enzymes, fermentates, or substances produced by, or extracted from, microorganisms or animal material A01N 63/00; medicinal preparations A61K; fertilisers C05F); PROPAGATING, PRESERVING, OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; CULTURE MEDIA (microbiological testing media C12Q 1/00) [3]

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

Device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles
Patent No. 12559952

Inventor(s): Clinton D. Bunch (Keller, TX), Joshua A. Bunch (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17578859 on 01/19/2022 (1497 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other.

[E04F] FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B)

Subsea well intervention systems and methods
Patent No. 12560045

Inventor(s): Adan H. Herrera (Carrollton, TX), Darrin N. Towers (Carrollton, TX), Kenneth L. Schwendemann (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19002166 on 12/26/2024 (425 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems for providing well intervention for a subsea wellhead. For example, the system can comprise a tool insertion system and a subsea work chamber, with the tool insertion system operatively coupled to the subsea work chamber and to the wellhead. In embodiments, both the work chamber and the tool insertion system can be disposed subsea, for example in proximity to the wellhead. In some embodiments, the work chamber may be maintained at atmospheric pressure. In some embodiments, the tool insertion system can have a retracted position which provides access to a wireline within the work chamber, and an extended position which isolates the work chamber from the tool insertion system, the distal end of the wireline, an isolation valve, and/or the wellhead.

[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]

Subsea well intervention systems and methods
Patent No. 12560046

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

Modular power end
Patent No. 12560154

Inventor(s): Micheal Cole Thomas (Azle, TX)
Assignee(s): Kerr Machine Co. (Sulphur, OK)
Law Firm: Tomlinson Mckinstry, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19046707 on 02/06/2025 (383 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power end assembly includes a crankshaft section, a crosshead section, and a connector section coupled together by one, two, or more sets of stay rods. The power end may include one or more support plates that are coupled to the crankshaft section and/or crosshead section. The crosshead section includes a plurality of individual crosshead frames. The connector section may include a plurality of individual connector plates or may be a unitary connector plate. The power end is configured to be coupled to a fluid end assembly by coupling the fluid end assembly to the connector plates.

[F04B] POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; machines for liquids, or pumps, of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type F04C; non-positive-displacement pumps F04D; pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped F04F; crankshafts, crossheads, connecting-rods F16C; flywheels F16F; gearings for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion in general F16H; pistons, piston-rods, cylinders, in general F16J; ion pumps H01J 41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K 44/02)

Pump assembly using a shell bearing with a partial groove
Patent No. 12560165

Inventor(s): Alireza Atabaie (Keller, TX), Chandu Kumar (Fort Worth, TX), Chih Hau Chen (Plano, TX), John Mccrady (Burleson, TX), John S. Marquez (Saginaw, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18540273 on 12/14/2023 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pump assembly may include a bearing housing having a bore. The pump assembly may include a connecting rod connected to the bearing housing at a first end of the connecting rod and connected to a crosshead at a second end of the connecting rod via a wrist pin. The connecting rod may include a lubrication channel that extends within the connecting rod. The pump assembly may include a shell bearing in the bore of the bearing housing, the shell bearing having an inner surface and an outer surface. A portion of the inner surface of the shell bearing that contacts the crankshaft in a forward stroke of the crosshead may be uninterrupted by a groove or an aperture configured to direct lubrication fluid to the lubrication channel of the connecting rod.

Valve seats for use in fracturing pumps
Patent No. 12560255

Inventor(s): Jacob A. Bayyouk (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18170662 on 02/17/2023 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a fracturing pump including a valve member movable into and out of engagement with a valve seat body. The valve seat body includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface forming a fluid bore extending between a first end and a second end of the valve seat body. The body further includes a seating surface extending radially from the inner surface and facing the valve member, the seating surface having a recessed area. An insert is disposed in the recessed area forming at least a portion of the inner surface and at least portion of the seating surface. The valve seat body first end has a diameter different from a diameter valve seat body second. The difference between diameters allows the valve seat body outer surface to be supported by the fluid passageway.

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

Powered roof ridge ventilation system
Patent No. 12560343

Inventor(s): Leon E. Munson, III (Kaufman, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Braxton Perrone, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16924029 on 07/08/2020 (2057 days app to issue)

Abstract: A roof ventilation system having a housing with an integrated fan and power source, such as a solar panel, for integration into a roof ridge vent or a roof soffit and having a flexible center area to adjust the profile of the housing to accommodate the profile of the roof ridge vent or roof soffit.

[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)

Control scheme for automatic fan mode for use with variable refrigerant flow systems
Patent No. 12560369

Inventor(s): Ben Hobson (Dallas, TX), Der-Kai Hung (Dallas, TX), Hongbing Lian (Plano, TX), Lin Lan (Colleyville, TX), Shahn Markarian (Dallas, TX), Steve Mersh (Murfreesboro, TN)
Assignee(s): Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17841806 on 06/16/2022 (1349 days app to issue)

Abstract: An HVAC system includes a first indoor heat exchanger coupled to an outdoor heat exchanger and disposed in a first zone. A second indoor heat exchanger is coupled to the outdoor heat exchanger and disposed in a second zone. A compressor is coupled to the outdoor heat exchanger, the first indoor heat exchanger, and the second indoor heat exchanger. A first circulation fan is positioned to circulate air around the first indoor heat exchanger and a second circulation fan is positioned to circulate air around the second indoor heat exchanger. A zone controller is coupled to the first indoor heat exchanger and configured to measure a temperature in the first zone, compare the measured temperature to a setpoint temperature of the first zone, and responsive to a difference between the measured temperature and the setpoint temperature, adjust a speed of the first circulation fan independent the second circulation fan.

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

Laser filter antenna
Patent No. 12560409

Inventor(s): Danny Schoening (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Carstens, Allen Gourley, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18809740 on 08/20/2024 (553 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light filter antenna configured to be used with a weapon is provided. The light filter antenna includes a housing, a filter unit disposed within the housing, and one or more radar antennae deposited on a surface of the filter unit. The filter unit can be configured to prevent light having a threshold wavelength from passing through the filter unit. The one or more radar antennae can be configured to capture a velocity of a projectile fired from the weapon. A method of manufacturing a light filter antenna is provided. The method includes depositing one or more radar antennae on a filter unit and installing the filter unit within a housing. The filter unit can be configured to prevent light having a threshold wavelength from passing through the filter unit. The one or more radar antennae can be configured to capture a velocity of a projectile fired from a weapon.

[F41G] WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING (optical aspects thereof G02B)

Impact distance scoring system for clay target shooting
Patent No. 12560414

Inventor(s): Andrew West (Alvord, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Leavitt Eldredge Law Firm (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18664022 on 05/14/2024 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: An impact distance scoring system for clay target shooting includes a target embedded with a tracking sensor, a launching mechanism, a plurality of detection units, and a processing unit. The system is designed to determine the distance after launch at which a clay pigeon is struck by a shooter’’s projectiles, offering a quantifiable method for scoring in clay target shooting sports. The plurality of detection units is dispersed within a field of play at regular intervals. As the target travels across the field of play, the tracking sensor is detected by the detection units. The processing unit receives signals from the detection units to ascertain the travel distance of the target and calculates a score based on this distance. A display device connected to the processing unit provides a visual output of the score and travel distance, facilitating immediate feedback to the shooter.

[F41J] TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS

Continuous electric power generator
Patent No. 12562619

Inventor(s): Russel Ernest Thurow (Royse City, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Stonebridge IP, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19308199 on 08/23/2025 (185 days app to issue)

Abstract: A continuous electric power generator includes a three dimensional rectangular frame formed by twelve edges, a top crossbar including a circular hub disposed at the top center of the three dimensional rectangular frame, including three extension arms connected to the circular hub at approximately 120 degree angles, the three extension arms each including a connector connected to a weight, wherein the attached extension arms of the circular hub, and attached weights, are configured to rotate freely in a circular motion, and the frame is configured at a compound angle to cause the weights to rotate in an eccentric circle with respect to an axis of rotation at the top center of the three dimensional frame, and the circular hub is connected to a compensating motor and one or more electric generators, and the electric generator(s) are connected to one or more storage batteries.

[F03G] SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA, OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER-PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (arrangements in connection with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60K 16/00; electric propulsion with power supply in vehicles from force of nature B60L 8/00)

P H Y S I C S

Optimizing growing process in a hybrid growing environment using computer vision and artificial intelligence
Patent No. 12557741

Inventor(s): Bryan B. Nguyen (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Local Bounti Operating Company LLC (Hamilton, MT)
Law Firm: Maier Maier, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17982631 on 11/08/2022 (1204 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for optimizing plant growth in a hybrid growing environment may implement artificial intelligence to measure and alter plant biometrics. Independent variables may be altered by a control unit by manipulating various control systems within the growing environment. Dependent variables may be measured, and the response of the dependent variables may be recorded in association with the alteration to the independent variables. A historical database may store data regarding the variables and may be referenced and updated by an exemplary embodiment. The control unit may optimize one or more variables or parameters based on a targeted value or outcome. An exemplary hybrid growing environment may include one or more vertical growing phases and a horizontal phase. The phases may implement various watering systems and may be hydroponic, be a complete CEA, use a mixture of natural, artificial, and/or supplemental lighting.

[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)

Treatment of depression using machine learning
Patent No. 12558027

Inventor(s): Madhukar Trivedi (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX), The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford, CA), The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (Washington,
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19072452 on 03/06/2025 (355 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods for identifying subjects suffering from depression that will respond to treatment with an antidepressant.

[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)

Treatment of depression using machine learning
Patent No. 12558028

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods for identifying subjects suffering from depression that will respond to treatment with an antidepressant.

Methods, systems, and vehicles for dynamic routing
Patent No. 12560445

Inventor(s): Imad Zahid (Carrollton, TX), Joshua Batie (Frisco, TX), Sivasubramanian Sivalingam (Plano, TX), Steve Basra (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17741931 on 05/11/2022 (1385 days app to issue)

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes receiving, by a processor, a current location of a vehicle, a destination location, and a routing plan having a routing factor and a reward arrangement, planning, by the processor, a planned route from the current location to the destination location based on the routing factor of the routing plan, providing a direction to travel from the current location to the destination location via the planned route, determining a level of adherence based on a comparison of the planned route and an actual route on which the vehicle actually travels, and providing a reward based on the level of adherence and the reward arrangement.

[G01C] MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY (measuring liquid level G01F; radio navigation, determining distance or velocity by use of propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time, of radio waves, analogous arrangements using other waves G01S)

Fiber optic profiler for early damage warning
Patent No. 12560547

Inventor(s): Moin Shafai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Honeywell International Inc. (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18472997 on 09/22/2023 (886 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus, method, and computer program product for detecting a change (e.g., deformation) in a surface using optical fibers are provided. The example apparatus may include an optical fiber having a first end and a second end, wherein the optical fiber is positioned in a two-dimensional pattern on a surface. An illumination source is positioned at a first end of the optical fiber and is configured to emit a light output into the first end of the optical fiber. A first optical receiver is also positioned at the first end of the optical fiber, configured to receive reflected light. The apparatus may include a second optical receiver configured to receive transmitted light at the second end of the optical fiber. A change in the surface is detected based at least in part on the reflected light and the transmitted light.

Photo response non-uniformity correction during semiconductor inspection
Patent No. 12560550

Inventor(s): John M. Thornell (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Onto Innovation Inc. (Wilmington, MA)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18217359 on 06/30/2023 (970 days app to issue)

Abstract: Image sensors assist in inspecting semiconductor substrates, including semiconductor wafers, during the semiconductor manufacturing process. However, due to the non-uniformity of cells between image sensors, which is referred to as photo response non-uniformity (PRNU), each image sensor can generate a different voltage level when illuminated with a uniform light source, which leads to a luminance inaccuracy at the pixel level that is referred to as photo response non-uniformity (or illumination flat fielding). Photo response non-uniformity (PRNU) can be corrected using a system calibration that calibrates to a substrate, including wafers, for a given illumination condition, objective, and camera. The PRNU correction is then applied to all images acquired with the given setup to produce a uniform image. Techniques are described to correct the PRNU at runtime even when there is a contour, e.g., tilt or warp, in the substrate as it relates to the normal axis of the optics.

Modular electronic testing system with flexible test PCB format
Patent No. 12560643

Inventor(s): Jack Lewis (Richardson, TX), Lynwood Adams (Richardson, TX), Njteh Keleshian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Modus Test, LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: BrownWinick Law Firm (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309405 on 04/28/2023 (1033 days app to issue)

Abstract: A testing system for test sockets is presented having a removable device under test printed circuit board (DUT PCB) that electrically connects with the electrical testing components of the system. A top stiffener is attached to the lower surface of the DUT PCB and is locked in place by engagement members of a locking mechanism, that is operated by an actuating mechanism, that includes a rack and pinion arrangement that converts rotational movement of the pinions to lateral movement of the racks thereby locking the stiffener connected to the DUT PCB to the socket plate so as to facilitate testing. The upper surface of the DUT PCB has an infinite top plane that is uninterrupted and can be of any size and shape. The system is also modular and can be formed of any number of modules depending on the pin count density required.

[G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12)

Magnetic current sensor calibration
Patent No. 12560661

Inventor(s): Elie Libbos (Champaign, IL), Lei Ding (Plano, TX), Srinath Ramaswamy (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18326658 on 05/31/2023 (1000 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, a calibration method includes receiving, from a sensor proximate a first conductor, a sensor signal representing a measurement of a magnetic field produced based on a first current flowing in the first conductor and a second current flowing in a second conductor, the first current including first and second current components having different frequencies, and the second current including third and fourth current components, the third current component phase shifted from, and having the same frequency as, the first current component and the fourth current component having a different frequency from the third current component, determining reference values of the first and second currents, and based on the sensor signal and the reference values of the first and second currents, determining for the sensor, a plurality of coupling coefficients representing magnetic field coupling between the first and second conductors.

[G01R] MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J 3/12)

Male plug optical connectors for use with a conversion adapter for mating with dissimilar connector
Patent No. 12560766

Inventor(s): Ashley Wesley Jones (Denton, TX), Michael De Jong (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Corning, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18226907 on 07/27/2023 (943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Male plug fiber optic connectors and a conversion adapter for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same, thereby providing backwards compatibility with existing optical networks. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing having a female key disposed on the outer surface along with a threaded portion integrally formed on the connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector using the conversion adapter for legacy connectivity while also mating with other devices without using the conversion adapter. In one embodiment, the conversion adapter comprises a retainer that cooperates with the threaded portion of the connector housing for securing the conversion adapter to the male plug fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.

[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]

Production sequencing optimization for automotive accessory installation
Patent No. 12560918

Inventor(s): Anthony D. Sanor (Melissa, TX), Nick S. Wu (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-Ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175598 on 02/28/2023 (1092 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided for determining a vehicle production sequence. The system includes production bays, at least one assembly line, and a storage area holding a number of vehicles. A processor executes operations to determine a first sequence in which the vehicles are moved from the storage area to the at least one production bay. The processor also determines a second sequence in which the vehicles are moved from the production bays to the assembly line(s); a time required by each vehicle in the production bays; and a required line speed of the at least one assembly line. Based on these determinations, the processor determines the number of vehicles predicted to exit the assembly line(s) during a work shift. The processor then outputs a report that includes the first sequence and the second sequence.

Systems and methods for unstructured and structured data-driven sorting
Patent No. 12561113

Inventor(s): Bryan Grant (Melissa, TX), Zach Rusk (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): National Mortgage LLC (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Pierson Ferdinand LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18442947 on 02/15/2024 (740 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for sorting, correlation, and/or matching of structured and unstructured data. In some implementations, metadata associated with structured data may be applied to unstructured data based on the results of the sort or correlation. Such sorting or matching may be performed through an efficient iterative process with progressive confidence scores, and use a priori knowledge from correlations between structured data values to identify potentially associated unstructured data values.

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

System and method for self-adjusting robotic build infrastructure for software application development
Patent No. 12561132

Inventor(s): Mohan Kishore Kolli (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18225211 on 07/24/2023 (946 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for self-adjusting robotic build infrastructure for software application development. The present disclosure is configured to receive a set of input parameters associated with the planned build; analyze the set of input parameters associated with the planned build; determine a robotic build infrastructure from a robotic build infrastructure database using the analyzed set of input parameters associated with the planned build; compile an image test of the planned build based on the robotic build infrastructure determined from the robotic build infrastructure database; validate the image test through a performance test; adjust the image test based on the analyzed set of input parameters and the performance test validation; initiate a final build of the robotic build infrastructure based on the adjusted image test; and certify the final build of the adjusted robotic build infrastructure.

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

Hybrid cloud data control
Patent No. 12561157

Inventor(s): Daniel Keith Scholl (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Alleman Hall LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17652461 on 02/24/2022 (1461 days app to issue)

Abstract: A remote server computing system is configured to present a user interface with a plurality of deployment configuration options including compute configuration options and data storage configuration options for energy-related data within a hybrid cloud environment. The hybrid cloud environment comprises a cloud-service-managed control plane and a data plane utilizing local compute resources and storage. A data control policy is generated that provides cloud-service-managed governance over at least a portion of the data plane. The control plane is configured to enforce the data control policy by subjecting at least a portion of the energy-related data to a data transmission restriction or a local storage restriction. The data plane is used to deploy one or more cloud service functions configured to process at least the portion of the energy-related data and output one or more extracted features from at least the portion of the energy-related data to the data plane.

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

Resource allocation optimization for multi-dimensional machine learning environments
Patent No. 12561169

Inventor(s): Abhishek Shrivastava (McKinney, TX), Boryana Manz (Plano, TX), Jason Redd (Dallas, TX), Pothuraju Tallapaneni (Frisco, TX), Yingbo Li (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18179878 on 03/07/2023 (1085 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present application include obtaining first data from a data feed to be provided to a plurality of machine learning models and detecting a changepoint in the first data. In response to the changepoint being detected, a first machine learning model may be executed on the first data to obtain first output datasets. A first performance score for the first machine learning model may be computed based on the first output datasets. A second machine learning model may be caused to execute on the first data based on the first performance score satisfying a first condition.

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

Cryptographic hash signature for error pattern recognition with an automated recovery framework
Patent No. 12561193

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX), Sarveshwar Kuncha (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18628386 on 04/05/2024 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described for a cryptographic hash signature architecture aimed at error pattern recognition and automated recovery. This framework receives live error data, generates unique cryptographic hash signatures (checksums), and matches these against a stored checksum database to identify known error patterns. If a match exists, predefined scripts execute corrective actions. Otherwise, machine learning algorithms assess the error to suggest solutions. The system employs a rules engine applying predefined algorithms to ensure solutions match system protocols. It updates a historical database with error and resolution data, refining the knowledge base. Successful resolutions are verified, with outcomes enhancing the machine learning model’’s future accuracy. This innovative approach boosts system reliability and user satisfaction by reducing manual interventions and downtime.

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

Prefetch kill and revival in an instruction cache
Patent No. 12561255

Inventor(s): Abhijeet Ashok Chachad (Plano, TX), Bipin Prasad Heremagalur Ramaprasad (Austin, TX), David Matthew Thompson (Dallas, TX), Hung Ong (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18630098 on 04/09/2024 (686 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system comprises a processor including a CPU core, first and second memory caches, and a memory controller subsystem. The memory controller subsystem speculatively determines a hit or miss condition of a virtual address in the first memory cache and speculatively translates the virtual address to a physical address. Associated with the hit or miss condition and the physical address, the memory controller subsystem configures a status to a valid state. Responsive to receipt of a first indication from the CPU core that no program instructions associated with the virtual address are needed, the memory controller subsystem reconfigures the status to an invalid state and, responsive to receipt of a second indication from the CPU core that a program instruction associated with the virtual address is needed, the memory controller subsystem reconfigures the status back to a valid state.

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

Two-level context caching and eviction for scatter-gather DMA
Patent No. 12561261

Inventor(s): Christopher Michael Brueggen (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Yao Legal Services, Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18913715 on 10/11/2024 (501 days app to issue)

Abstract: One aspect of the instant disclosure may provide a system and method for processing scatter-gather direct memory access (S-G DMA) instructions. During operation, the system may receive an S-G DMA instruction associated with a message and gather instruction context for the S-G DMA instruction. An S-G DMA processor may process the S-G DMA instruction based on the gathered instruction context and determine whether there exists a pending S-G DMA instruction associated with the message. In response to the presence of the pending S-G DMA instruction, the system stores the instruction context in a hot context cache at an address corresponding to the pending S-G DMA instruction. In response to the absence of the pending S-G DMA instruction, the system stores the instruction context in a cold context cache.

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

Filtered product structure
Patent No. 12561301

Inventor(s): Andrew Fitt (Cambridge, , GB), Nusrat Hamid (Cambridge, , GB)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18712096 on 12/03/2021 (1544 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing a view of a filtered hierarchical data structure is described. A user views an initial view of a hierarchical data structure showing at least one branch value at an n[superscript]th [/superscript]level expansion and provides a filter. A pre-constructed query index corresponding to the filter is queried against the hierarchical data structure to identify unconfigured paths to descendant values of a first child of n[superscript]th [/superscript]level branch value. The descendant value and branch values between the descendant value and the branch value shown in the n[superscript]th [/superscript]level expansion are marked as displayable when the filter is met. The process is repeated for all other branch values shown in the initial view. A revised view showing only those values from the initial view in which the branch value, a child value, or a descendant value were marked as displayable is then displayed to the user.

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

Data harmonization across multiple sources
Patent No. 12561305

Inventor(s): Arjun Coimbatore Nagarasan (Lewisville, TX), Prabhu Gururaj (McKinney, TX), Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX), Shilpi Harpavat (Plano, TX), Shreyash Taywade (Dallas, TX), Weiping Liu (Plano, TX), Yukun Zeng (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18902429 on 09/30/2024 (512 days app to issue)

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

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

Database creation and collision reduction
Patent No. 12561316

Inventor(s): Dennis J. Mire (Dallas, TX), Oron Hazi (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18733738 on 06/04/2024 (630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for proving feedback on database instructions, identifying, for example, existing patterns and providing suggested replacement instructions. This may have the effect of improving the efficiency of instructions used to create and/or manipulate databases. According to some aspects, these and other benefits may be achieved by parsing received instructions into an organizational structure, traversing the organizational structure for known patterns, and suggesting replacement patterns. In implementation, this may be effected by receiving one or more sets of known patterns and corresponding replacement patterns, parsing received instructions, comparing the known patterns with the parsed instructions, and providing suggested replacement patterns based on one or more known patterns matching the parsed instructions. A benefit of may include reducing Cartesian products during the merging of tables.

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

Methods for managing a digital ecosystem for real estate property data and devices thereof
Patent No. 12561318

Inventor(s): Ahmed Shahid (Prosper, TX), Douglas Maschoff (Dallas, TX), Tyler Conrad Hinkelman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): JONES LANG LASALLE IP, INC. (Chicago, IL)
Law Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18740986 on 06/12/2024 (622 days app to issue)

Abstract: This technology relates to intelligently generate a search query to access data. A method, computing device, and non-transitory computer readable medium include receiving a search request comprising natural language text. Next a prompt from the natural language text is extracted. A search generation machine learning module is executed to generate one or more search criteria based on the extracted prompt, wherein the search generation machine learning module is trained to learn data storage structure information of a data storage and map a prompt to one or more search criteria based on the learned data storage structure information. The data storage is searched based on the one or more search criteria to obtain a search result. The search result is displayed via a user interface as a response to the search request.

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

Method and system for automatic response to customer requests using artificial intelligence models
Patent No. 12561327

Inventor(s): Ravi Kuruganthy (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBLUM BERNSTEIN, P.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18934862 on 11/01/2024 (480 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various methods and processes, apparatuses or systems, and media for using generative AI models to automatically generate responses to customer requests in an efficient and accurate manner are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a query from a user; analyzing the query to determine a topic that is relevant to the query; publishing the query to a topic queue that corresponds to the determined topic; identifying a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that is trained by using data that corresponds to the determined topic; submitting the query to the generative AI model; receiving an answer to the first query from the generative AI model; storing the received answer to the query in a semantic memory; and transmitting the answer to the user.

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

Technology for using a simulated state of a digital twin as a password
Patent No. 12561425

Inventor(s): Jian Wu (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17657149 on 03/30/2022 (1427 days app to issue)

Abstract: Authenticating access to a system through the following operations: (i) determining at least one digital twin corresponding to a user; (ii) setting, by the user, modifications to at least one digital twin; (iii) generating, by the digital twin, a value based on the modifications; (iv) authenticating the user based on the generated value matching a stored value; and (v) based on the authentication, granting access to the system. A digital twin of a complex entity can have innumerable states based on the input values. In some embodiments, a new password can make an effect on a selected digital twin with one input or a sequence of inputs. The resulting state is transformed using a hashing algorithm to generate the final password, which is known only to the service provider, can act as a password.

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

Cyberthreat hunting and protection based on codified indicators of behavior
Patent No. 12561432

Inventor(s): Felicity Helt (Sunset, TX), Kenneth Jameson (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Goldman Sachs Co. LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Fenwick West LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19214041 on 05/21/2025 (279 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for identifying cybersecurity threats in a system environment based on Indicators of Behavior (IOBs) linked with threat actors. The system includes a threat hunter that ingests threat information, such as Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Indicators of Activity (IOAs), and IOBs, for further analysis. A codification module generates a threat codex, a data structure that identifies threat actors using the stored information. A query module generates search queries utilized to find specific threats using information in the threat codex, while an analysis module identifies potential threat actors based on processed threat information. A simulation module simulates actions of identified threat actors to determine system vulnerabilities.

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

Generation and use of pseudo-malware for black box testing of cybersecurity systems
Patent No. 12561438

Inventor(s): Josiah Hagen (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Trend Micro Incorporated (Tokyo, , JP)
Law Firm: Beyer Law Group LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18761930 on 07/02/2024 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method of black box testing a cybersecurity system. An attack chain or an element of the attack chain is decomposed into constituent primitives. Primitive codes for the primitives are generated by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model. The primitive codes are assembled into a pseudo-malware. A malware scanning engine is black box tested against the pseudo-malware to determine whether the malware scanning engine can detect the pseudo-malware.

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

Machine learning network security testing system
Patent No. 12561443

Inventor(s): Pooja Krishnaswamy (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18059773 on 11/29/2022 (1183 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for training a security model in a testing system using machine learning is disclosed. For example, the method includes accessing information about security attacks from at least one security attack information source, recognizing types of security attacks being attempted using natural language processing to process the information about security attacks, attempting at least one of the recognized types of security attacks on a network, identifying at least one security vulnerability based on results of the attempting, training the security model based on the identified at least one security vulnerability using machine learning, providing the trained security model to a user of the network, and blocking a security attack using the trained security model.

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

Confidential information tracking system
Patent No. 12561459

Inventor(s): Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Potomac Law Group, PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18772803 on 07/15/2024 (589 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems can protect information shown on a screen of a device. A user associated with the device can be authenticated, e.g., using photo identification of the user. In response to authenticating the user, data can be displayed on the device. A camera associated with the device can be automatically activated to take one or more images in response to a triggering event, a predetermined time interval, or randomly generated time intervals. An enhanced privacy environment is detected by analyzing the one or more images to identify that there are more than a threshold number of faces or people in the picture, or by identifying that the user is not in the picture based on a comparison of the picture to the photo identification of the user. In response to detecting the enhanced privacy environment, a privacy mode is enabled. The privacy mode can include various security measures such as concealing sensitive content or providing various security notifications.

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

Systems and methods for data and identity validation and integrity-check based on artificial intelligence and/or blockchain systems
Patent No. 12561484

Inventor(s): Daniel Kovach (Tampa, FL), Juan Vasquez (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): NotaryBloc LLC (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18433208 on 02/05/2024 (750 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods for validating and confirming the integrity of documents and for validating identity related to the documents based on artificial intelligence and/or blockchain systems. In embodiments, a system implements validation controls to validate and/or confirm the integrity of documents to safeguard against document tampering, ensuring the integrity of the document remains intact throughout the signing process and afterwards. In addition, in embodiments, a system with enhanced functionality implements advanced verification and/or validation mechanisms to ensure the identity of the signatory parties of a document accurately reflects the authorized individual(s). The advantageous result of a system implemented in accordance with the present disclosure is a system that is able to address the critical gaps of current existing digital signature systems and in doing so, the present disclosure enables a system to significantly bolster the security, reliability, and trustworthiness of digital document signing and management.

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

Method and apparatus for efficiently performing discrete Monte Carlo simulation analysis in network-based microservices
Patent No. 12561496

Inventor(s): Chen Li (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17219191 on 03/31/2021 (1791 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving from a database server via a network, a reduced size set of quantile samples of a plurality of variables associated with a dynamic system, wherein the reduced size set of quantile samples is based on a standard set of quantile samples, wherein the standard set of quantile samples comprises M quantile samples based on dividing each distribution of the plurality of variables into 1/M probability steps, and wherein the reduced size set of quantile samples comprises N quantile samples based on dividing each distribution of the plurality of variables into 1/N probability steps, performing a plurality of linear interpolations upon the reduced size set of quantile samples to a restored size set of quantile samples, performing a Monte Carlo simulation using the restored size set of quantile samples to generate a simulation result, and transmitting the simulation result to a client device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Machine learning-based hotspot prediction in electronic design automation (EDA) applications
Patent No. 12561507

Inventor(s): Le Hong (Benicia, CA), Yuansheng Ma (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18002159 on 07/08/2020 (2057 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system may include a hotspot processing engine and a hotspot prediction engine. The hotspot processing engine may be configured to access an input data set of hotspot locations on manufactured circuits of a circuit design, correlate the hotspot locations to layout data for the circuit design, and extract fragment feature vectors for the hotspot locations. The hotspot processing engine may further be configured to process the fragment feature vectors such that hotspot fragment feature vectors are a threshold percentage of the total number of feature vectors in the fragment feature vectors and provide the processed fragment feature vectors as a training set for training a machine-learning model. The hotspot prediction engine may be configured to apply the machine-learning model to characterize locations of the circuit design as a hotspot location or a non-hotspot location.

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

Pre-quality assurance quality assessment
Patent No. 12561520

Inventor(s): Bryan Cline (Frisco, TX), Jeremy Huval (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): HITRUST Services Corp. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: CRGO Global (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17902712 on 09/02/2022 (1271 days app to issue)

Abstract: Pre-quality assurance (QA) quality estimation (PQE) includes uploading an audit documentation into a memory workspace of an audit data processing system, parsing the audit documentation to identify one or more control statements and one or more textual comments, characterizing the audit documentation according to a set of individual PQE Checks processing a formatting of the audit documentation and a facial appearance of the control statements and textual comments, generating a numeric score from the characterization and assigning the audit documentation for a QA process of specific timeframe and specific rigor in correspondence of the generated score.

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

To computer-based interlocutor understanding using classifying conversation segments
Patent No. 12561530

Inventor(s): Jonathan E. Eisenzopf (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Discourse AI, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18608370 on 03/18/2024 (708 days app to issue)

Abstract: Computer-based natural language understanding of input and output for a computer interlocutor is improved using a method of classifying conversation segments from transcribed conversations. The improvement includes identifying, by a computer processor, a dominant path of conversational behavior within conversation text data, wherein the dominant path comprises a plurality of path segment traversals between conversation turns in the conversation text data, and wherein the plurality of path segment traversals are accumulated into a weight for the one or more dominant paths; and modifying, by a computer processor, a digital conversation model in a computer-readable non-transitory memory device to contain the identified dominant path.

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

Recessable RFID fastener
Patent No. 12561547

Inventor(s): Jonathan M. Butler (Gainesville, GA)
Assignee(s): VenaResources, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18771453 on 07/12/2024 (592 days app to issue)

Abstract: A RFID fastener including a radio frequency transparent body that encloses a RFID module that includes a microchip for storing data and an electrically coupled antenna. The RFID module is embedded or otherwise secured into the body of the fastener and configured to receive and transmit a RF signal. Optionally, the RFID module can be disposed within a washer that is configured to be mounted to a substrate by a conventional fastener, such as, for example and without limitation, a screw, a nail and or a staple.

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

Automatic filter selection in decision tree for machine learning core
Patent No. 12561577

Inventor(s): Mahaveer Jain (Santa Clara, CA), Mahesh Chowdhary (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17085593 on 10/30/2020 (1943 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technological advancements are disclosed that utilize inertial sensor data for multiple classes to select a combination of filters to extract information though features to train a machine learning core decision tree. A determination is made whether the data for a class includes a frequency peak or dominating frequency that contains significant information about the class. In response to the data for the class including a frequency peak, a peak-based frequency range is determined. An entropy value is calculated for multiple frequency ranges in the data for the class. An entropy-based frequency range is selected from the multiple frequency ranges having a minimum entropy value. A frequency of interest is selected from the peak-based frequency range and the entropy-based frequency range for the class. A combination of filters is selected for each frequency of interest for each class and a decision tree is trained based on selected filter combination.

[G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]

System for time based monitoring and improved integrity of machine learning model input data
Patent No. 12561603

Inventor(s): Matthew Bruce Murray (Roanoke, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17366773 on 07/02/2021 (1698 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for providing intelligent system and methods for identifying and weighting volatile data in machine learning data sets. The system is adaptive, in that it can be adjusted based on the needs or goals of the user utilizing it, or may intelligently and proactively adapt based on the data set or machine learning model being employed. The system may be seamlessly embedded within existing applications or programs that the user may already use to interact with one or more entities, particularly those which aid in the managing of user resources.

[G06N] COMPUTER SYSTEMS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS [7]

Methods and systems for deconflicting data from multiple sources in computer systems
Patent No. 12561656

Inventor(s): Joshua Edwards (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18593277 on 03/01/2024 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for verifying an identity of a user through contextual knowledge-based authentication. The system described uses contextual knowledge-based authentication. By verifying an identity of a user through contextual knowledge-based authentication, the verification is both more secure and more intuitive to the user. For example, by relying on confidential and/or proprietary information, the system may generate verification questions, the answers to which are known only by the user.

[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]

Systems and methods for outlier detection using unsupervised machine learning models trained on balanced data
Patent No. 12561686

Inventor(s): Hassan Shallal (Plano, TX), Rajesh Kanna Durairaj (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18300340 on 04/13/2023 (1048 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for outlier detection. The system may apply a single-tier including a minority expert model only or a two-tier machine learning model, including a majority expert model and a minority expert model. The system may generate the minority expert model by training an unsupervised machine learning model on oversampled training data, including synthetic sample outlier events. In some embodiments, the minority expert model may provide a binary result indicating an event belongs to an outlier category or not. In some embodiments, the minority expert model may include multiple component models providing a multi-class result indicating whether an event belongs to a sub-category of the outlier category. In application, the system may perform the outlier detection on events that are sequence-based or not.

Modeling driver style to lower a carbon footprint
Patent No. 12561696

Inventor(s): Daniel Ellis Holman (Allen, TX), Danny P. Bargas (Coppell, TX), Farzam Ghanbarnezhad (Frisco, TX), Jennifer C. Lerman (Dallas, TX), Olarinre Salako (Little Elm, TX), Rohit Mishra (Hayward, CA), Varun Prasad (Dallas, TX, U
Assignee(s): TOYOTA CONNECTED NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18086627 on 12/21/2022 (1161 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes comparing a first set of driving styles for a vehicle to a second set of driving styles for one or more similar vehicles in a geographic area over a period, wherein the first set of driving styles affects a carbon footprint of the vehicle and the second set of driving styles affects another carbon footprint of the one or more similar vehicles; determining a carbon credit when the carbon footprint of the vehicle is lower than the another carbon footprint of the one or more similar vehicles, by a threshold, based on the comparing; and applying the carbon credit to the vehicle.

Systems and methods for digital data valuation
Patent No. 12561718

Inventor(s): Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell, TX), Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18072250 on 11/30/2022 (1182 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques provided herein employ a data crawler to sort through data stored on an electronic device to enable classification of data based on certain characteristics. For example, the data crawler can assess data characteristics such as rarity, originality, frequency of access, level of customization and level of security to help determine the value of data for indemnification purposes. Such characterizations may be used alongside a device security assessment to determine the data loss insurance premium and/or coverage.

Intelligent systems and methods for algorithmically managing distribution of certificates of transportation
Patent No. 12561736

Inventor(s): Christian Isaacs (Topeka, KS), Michael Vierling (Topeka, KS)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18049697 on 10/26/2022 (1217 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus, a method, and a non-transitory computer readable medium provide for intelligently managing distribution of certificates of transportations (COTs). In embodiments, an application server is configured to execute an algorithmic distribution application configured to manage distribution of available COTs based on a plurality of bid requests received from bidders. The algorithmic distribution application may not merely determine a winner of an online auction by determining a bidder that placed the largest bid, but may include functionality to intelligently determine whether all available COTs have been requested or not, and to adjust the allocation of the available COTs to the requesting bidders according to the availability of the COTs, as well as to dynamically determine a price of the allocated COTs, which may not always be a maximum bid of the winning but may be adjusted based on the allocation of the available COTs to the requested bids.

Method to enable parallelization and integration of microservices to a highly performant monolith structure
Patent No. 12561739

Inventor(s): Andrew Baldwin (Dallas, TX), Dirgh Rabadia (Plano, TX), Nicholas Allen (Frisco, TX), Sreekanth Krishnamoorthy (Dallas, TX), Vaishnavi Kakumani (McKinney, TX), Vishwanath Hiremath (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18200330 on 05/22/2023 (1009 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented approach is described that includes receiving a multidimensional vehicle-deal request for computation of a plurality of vehicle-deals. To overcome latency and scalability issues, the approach computes the results for the multidimensional vehicle-deal request using double parallelization. Such double parallelization involves computing pre-price and post-price calculations using two asynchronous parallel threads using microservices servers. The results are output on the device of the requester, optionally in an order sorted based on most attractive results to the user.

Metadata process, with static and evolving attributes, introduced into tokenization standards
Patent No. 12561743

Inventor(s): Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18616169 on 03/26/2024 (700 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes associating a token with a token identification and associating the token identification with corresponding metadata of the token. The method includes updating and logging changes in the metadata as attributes evolve. The method includes updating token value based on the changes and publishing a real-time token value with selected information about the changes.

Methods, systems, and computer program product for validating drug product package content using tiered evaluation factors
Patent No. 12561781

Inventor(s): Russell F. Lewis (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PARATA SYSTEMS, LLC (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17932861 on 09/16/2022 (1257 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving a drug product package containing one or more drug products therein; evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package based on a plurality of drug product evaluation factors, the plurality of drug product evaluation factors including an enhanced scrutiny factor; assigning a validation score to the drug product package based on evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package, a magnitude of the validation score being greater with decreasing patient risk; and validating the drug product package. Validating the drug product package comprises: validating the drug product package based on a first comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a first threshold responsive to a presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor and a second comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a second threshold responsive to an absence of the enhanced scrutiny factor, the first threshold being greater than the second threshold; or identifying the drug product package as requiring manual validation responsive to the presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor.

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

Distortion information for each iteration of vertices reconstruction
Patent No. 12561845

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX), Youngkwon Lim (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18627336 on 04/04/2024 (691 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a communication interface configured to receive a compressed bitstream including a base mesh sub-bitstream and a processor operably coupled to the communication interface. The processor is configured to decode a plurality of submeshes from the base mesh sub-bitstream. The processor is also configured to subdivide a submesh of the plurality of submeshes according to a subdivision iteration count to generate at least one subdivided submesh, including determine a number of vertex positions for the at least one subdivided submesh by use of a number of vertices associated with an original submesh and by use of distortion information between the original submesh and a base mesh at each subdivision iteration associated with the subdivision iteration count. The processor is also configured to reconstruct at least a portion of a mesh-frame using the vertex positions corresponding to the at least one subdivided submesh.

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

Mass-based clustering of utterances in financial contexts
Patent No. 12562168

Inventor(s): Seema Sunil Savadi (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Garg Law Firm, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19314619 on 08/29/2025 (179 days app to issue)

Abstract: A set of embeddings is generated from the data of a set of utterances originating in a financial data processing environment. An embedding corresponds to an utterance and includes a multidimensional vector whose dimensionality is reduced forming a compressed vector. A mass value is assigned to the compressed vector (mass-bearing data point (MD)). A set of MDs corresponds to the set of utterances. For a neighborhood of the MID, a torque value is iteratively adjusted using mass values and pairwise distances between pairs of members of the neighborhood of MD. After reaching an exit condition, a cluster is output with a better coherency correspondence with a singular actionable label as compared to another coherency correspondence of another cluster formed without the mass assignment or torque based adjustment. An operation is triggered from the actionable label in the financial data processing environment.

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

Systems and methods for resource availability management
Patent No. 12562262

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Richardson Terry (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC (Waukesha, WI)
Law Firm: McCoy Russell LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18762494 on 07/02/2024 (602 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for collecting, aggregating, and visualizing resource availability information for one or more medical facilities. In one example, a method includes receiving first data from a first medical facility, the first data received via a first data streaming process and in a first format; receiving second data from a second medical facility, the second data received via a second data streaming process and in a second format; processing the first data and the second data to generate one or more resource availability graphical user interfaces (GUIs); and outputting the one or more resource availability GUIs for display on a display device.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Method and systems for generating an entity duration value within a graphical user interface
Patent No. 12562263

Inventor(s): Blake Browder (Dallas, TX), Joy Figarsky (Little Rock, AR)
Assignee(s): BH Operations, LLC (North Richland Hills, TX)
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957782 on 11/24/2024 (457 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for generating an entity duration value within a graphical interface, wherein the system includes at least a computing device, a display device, a memory; a processor configured to: generate a display data structure, providing a plurality of visual elements associated with a plurality of node modules and at least an event handler, wherein: a first visual element linked to a first data module of a node module of the plurality of node modules; a second visual element linked to a second data module of at least an entity duration value; the first data module is configured to: receive first data corresponding to the node utilization interval; and execute the second data module; and the second data module is configured to: modify the node utilization interval; and generate the display data structure using the plurality of visual elements and the at least an event handler.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Information management system and method for monitoring and categorizing audible alarms
Patent No. 12562266

Inventor(s): Christian Bauer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CALMWAVE, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18348978 on 07/07/2023 (963 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: acoustically monitoring a medical environment to generate an acoustic signal indicative of audio within the medical environment; processing the acoustic signal to identify one or more audible alarms within the medical environment; categorizing the one or more audible alarms, thus defining categorized alarms; and processing the categorized alarms.

[G16H] HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

Systems and methods for localized information provision using wireless communication
Patent No. 12563365

Inventor(s): April Ryan Hilton (Carrollton, TX), Darwin Wayne Belt (Plano, TX), Jeffrey D. Hilton (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Caldwell Intellectual Property Law (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18230323 on 08/04/2023 (935 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for providing localized information using wireless communication features a computing device that interacts with a wireless signal generator in a navigable space. The device receives a location identifier and processes user-entered data linked to that location. It then generates a structured display that organizes multiple data signals, each categorized and arranged in a specific display order. Additionally, the system records contextual data elements and associates them with the structured display and location identifier, creating a comprehensive localized data record. This enables users to access relevant, context-aware information efficiently based on their location and input, enhancing navigation and situational awareness.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

High reliability sensor
Patent No. 12559363

Inventor(s): Daiki Komatsu (Beppu, , JP), Mao Sugeno (Beppu, , JP), Masamitsu Matsuura (Beppu, , JP)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18456585 on 08/28/2023 (911 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second semiconductor dies, the first semiconductor die having: a side extending in a first plane of orthogonal first and second directions; a sensor circuit along the side; and a conductive terminal extending outward from the side along an orthogonal third direction, and the second semiconductor die bonded to the first semiconductor die and having: a bottom side; a lateral side; and an insulation layer, the bottom side spaced apart from and facing the side of the first semiconductor die to form a protected chamber for the sensor circuit, the lateral side of the second semiconductor die spaced apart from the conductive terminal along the first direction, the insulation layer extending along the lateral side of the second semiconductor die, and the insulation layer spaced apart from and facing the conductive terminal along the first direction.

[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]

Visual interactive voice response key mapping
Patent No. 12562166

Inventor(s): Hemambika Pappanallore Iyengar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Zoom Communications, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Young Basile Hanlon MacFarlane, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18486466 on 10/13/2023 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A telephony system generates a graphical user interface (GUI) keypad that includes one or more options detected in an audio stream from an interactive voice response (IVR) system. The telephony system detects speech associated with the IVR system in the audio stream and parses the speech to determine one or more options. The telephony system maps each option to a respective key on the GUI keypad. The system generates the GUI keypad such that it includes a representation of each option on a respective key of the GUI keypad.

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

Trimming resistor using modulated signal
Patent No. 12562295

Inventor(s): Jianquan Liao (Shanghai, , CN), Kannan Krishna (Dallas, TX), Kevin Scoones (San Jose, TX), Pourya Assem (Dallas, TX), Timothy Merkin (Princeton, TX), Zhenzhen Chen (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18585191 on 02/23/2024 (732 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus comprise: a first power stage having a first power stage input and a first power stage output; a second power stage having a second power stage input and a second power stage output; a driver circuit having a first driver input, a second driver input, a first driver output, and a second driver output, the first driver output coupled to the first power stage input, and the second driver output coupled to the second power stage input; a first resistor network coupled between a first input of a pair of differential inputs and the first power stage output, the first resistor network including a trimmable resistor network and a trim input; a second resistor network coupled between a second input of the pair of differential inputs and the second power stage output; and a control circuit having a trim output coupled to the trim input.

[H01C] RESISTORS

Integrated transformer with a cured magnetic core piece
Patent No. 12562309

Inventor(s): Kenji Otake (Nagano, , JP), Vijaylaxmi Khanolkar (Pune, , IN), Yi Yan (San Jose, CA), Yuki Sato (Tokyo, , JP), Zhemin Zhang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18427734 on 01/30/2024 (756 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes performing a printing process that deposits a magnetic paste onto a first side and into an opening of a laminate; curing the magnetic paste to form a first transformer core piece having a first portion along the first side and a second portion filling the opening of the laminate; joining a second transformer core piece to a side of the second portion of the first transformer core piece to form a transformer. A transformer includes a laminate; a first core piece; and a second core piece, the first core piece comprising: a cured magnetic paste, a first portion along a side of the laminate, and a second portion filling an opening of the laminate, the second core piece extending along a side of the second portion of the first transformer core piece, and the laminate having windings that encircle the opening.

[H01F] MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES [2]

Multi-band polarization rotation for interference mitigation
Patent No. 12562502

Inventor(s): Pablo Tacconi (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): ISCO International, LLC (Schaumburg, IL)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18357319 on 07/24/2023 (946 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining data regarding interference originating from one or more interference sources, and electronically rotating polarizations of signals relating to crossed-dipole radiating elements of an antenna system, the antenna system operating in multiple frequency bands, the electronically rotating being performed for a select number of frequency bands of the multiple frequency bands and facilitating mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Dual-polarized radiating elements having inductors coupled between the dipole radiators and base station antennas including such radiating elements
Patent No. 12562503

Inventor(s): Haifeng Li (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18769667 on 07/11/2024 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dual-polarized radiating element for a base station antenna includes a first dipole radiator that comprises a first dipole arm and a third dipole arm and a second dipole radiator that comprises a second dipole arm and a fourth dipole arm. The radiating element further includes a first inductor that is coupled between the first dipole arm and the second dipole arm.

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

Systems, methods, and apparatus for management of electrical energy transfer or distribution amongst a plurality of devices
Patent No. 12562577

Inventor(s): Brian Woods (Brighton, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Snell Wilmer LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17962339 on 10/07/2022 (1236 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for managing transfer or distribution of energy amongst a plurality of devices. The system includes one or more connectors configured to provide one or more connections to at least one of the plurality of devices, a switching device connected to the one or more connectors and configured to open or close the one or more connections, a memory configured to store energy storage or usage data associated with the at least one of the plurality of devices, and a controller coupled to the switching device and the memory. The controller may receive first data indicative of a request to receive energy, receive second data indicative of a request to unload energy, determine, based on the energy storage or usage data, the first data, and the second data, an energy distribution schedule, and control the switching device to provide or collect energy according to the energy distribution schedule.

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

Foreign object detection testing for wireless chargers
Patent No. 12562600

Inventor(s): Arun Raghu (Dallas, TX), Kenneth Moore (Dallas, TX), Petru Emanuel Stingu (Dallas, TX), Ruwanga Dassanayake (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17868196 on 07/19/2022 (1316 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for performing foreign object detection (FOD) testing of a wireless power transmitter includes: placing a foreign object (FO) between the wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver; beginning to wirelessly transmitting power from the wireless power transmitter towards the wireless power receiver; a predetermined amount of time after beginning to wirelessly transmit power, measuring an FO temperature indicative of a temperature of the FO, a transmitter temperature indicative of a temperature of the wireless power transmitter, and a receiver temperature indicative of a temperature of the wireless power receiver; determining a weighted average temperature based on the measured transmitter temperature and the measured receiver temperature; and when a difference between the measured FO temperature and the weighted average temperature is higher than a threshold temperature, asserting an error flag indicative that the FOD test failed.

Using different voltage levels to close a switch in a switch converter
Patent No. 12562633

Inventor(s): Masashi Nogawa (Sachse, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18244645 on 09/11/2023 (897 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of a switching circuitry are disclosed. In some embodiments, the switching circuitry includes a switch and a switch control circuit. The switch has a control terminal. The driver circuit is configured to initially apply a first voltage at a first voltage level to the control terminal so that the switch goes from being open to being closed. The driver circuit is configured to apply a second voltage at a second voltage level in response to the first voltage causing a voltage at the control terminal of the switch to reach a threshold voltage level, wherein the second voltage level is smaller in magnitude than the first voltage level. By using a higher voltage level when initially closing the switch, the switch is closed quickly. Once the switch is closed a lower voltage level is used to maintain the switch closed.

[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]

Ringing control circuits
Patent No. 12562645

Inventor(s): Qiao Yang (Munich, , DE), Saqib Satti (Freising, , DE), Stefan Herzer (Marzling, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18161924 on 01/31/2023 (1120 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a transistor and a ringing control circuit. The transistor is coupled between an input voltage terminal and a switching terminal. The transistor includes a control terminal. The ringing control circuit has a control input and a control output. The control input is coupled to the switching terminal, and the control output is coupled to the control terminal.

Low noise amplifier (LNA) with distortion and noise cancellation
Patent No. 12562696

Inventor(s): Padmmasini Desikan (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Qorvo US, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
Law Firm: Withrow Terranova, P.L.L.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18133143 on 04/11/2023 (1050 days app to issue)

Abstract: Low noise amplifiers (LNAs) are disclosed. In one aspect, an LNA may have distortion cancellation that is orthogonally implemented relative to noise cancellation such that changes to the distortion cancellation do not affect the noise cancellation. In further exemplary aspects, cancellation circuitry is added in parallel to a main or primary LNA path. The cancellation circuitry may include an initial impedance matching amplifier that effectuates noise cancellation and a second amplifier that effectuates distortion cancellation. Variations in the placement and composition of the second amplifier are provided. By providing a second path that allows for independent control of noise and distortion cancellation, overall performance of the LNA is improved.

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

Method and apparatus for CSI configuration
Patent No. 12562792

Inventor(s): Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX), Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17586582 on 01/27/2022 (1489 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving configuration information about a channel state information (CSI) report, the configuration information including information about a number M; identifying determining a value of M and a value of a parameter R based on the value of M such that when M=1, R is set to 1 and when M=2, R is configured based on a higher layer parameter for RS, where S is a set of values and the set S=[1,2]; determining, based on a condition on the value of M, a value of a parameter R; determining a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) indicating N precoding matrices, where the number N is determined based on the determined value of R; determining the CSI report including the PMI; and transmitting the CSI report.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for transmitting CSI report
Patent No. 12562795

Inventor(s): Robert Mark Harrison (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: Sage Patent Group (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18018289 on 07/14/2021 (1686 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatus for transmitting CSI report. For example, a first aspect of the present disclosure provides a method performed at a terminal device, including: transmitting a first CSI report; transmitting a second CSI report; wherein at least a portion of the second CSI report is obtained based on the first CSI report. For example, a second aspect of the present disclosure provides a method performed at a terminal device, including: transmitting a first CSI report; and transmitting, to a network node, a change indicator about whether at least a portion of the first CSI report changes. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the success rate of transmitting a CSI report may be improved and the payload for transmitting a CSI report may be reduced.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Spur correction
Patent No. 12562820

Inventor(s): Chandrajit Debnath (Bangalore, , IN), Gannina Venkata Naga Karthik (Bangalore, , IN), Goutham Ramesh (Bangalore, , IN), Jagannathan Venkataraman (Bangalore, , IN), Karthikeyan Gunasekaran (Bangalore, , IN), Kevin Dharmesh Arvadia (Bang
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18427900 on 01/31/2024 (755 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a mixer having a first input, a second input, and an output. A clock generator has an output coupled to the second input of the mixer. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) has an input coupled to the output of the mixer and has an output. A spur estimator has a first input, a second input, and an output. The first input of the spur estimator is coupled to the output of the ADC. A spur modification circuit has a first input, a control input and an output. The first input of the spur modification circuit is coupled to the second input of the spur estimator, and the control input is coupled to the output of the spur estimator. A transmitter has an input coupled to the output of the spur modification circuit and has an output coupled to the first input of the mixer.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Detecting tonal interference in phase shift keyed signal modulations
Patent No. 12562826

Inventor(s): Michael Civerolo (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC)
Law Firm: Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18734387 on 06/05/2024 (629 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for detecting tonal interference in phase shift keyed signal modulations includes feeding a phase shift keyed signal with an error signal through a lock loop from a phase lock loop. The lock loop feeds the phase shift keyed signal with an error signal through a lock counter that counts a time for the error signal to measure a voltage below a minimum threshold. An enable signal is sent via the lock counter to the frequency channelizer module when the voltage drops below the minimum threshold. The frequency channelizer module splits a spectral content of the phase shift keyed signal into frequency channels. An output of the frequency channels is sent via the frequency channelizer module to a spectral anomaly processor. An automated test is performed with the spectral anomaly processor for each frequency channel, thereby determining a frequency or phase band of the tonal interference.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and devices for selecting time-frequency resources for control feedback
Patent No. 12562843

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee Networks, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17974552 on 10/27/2022 (1216 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosure provides a method and device in a node for wireless communications. A first receiver, receives a first signaling; and a first transmitter, transmits a first signal in a target time-frequency-resource block, and the first signal carries a second bit block; herein, the first signaling is used to determine a first bit block; the first bit block comprises a second-type HARQ-ACK; the first bit block is used to generate the second bit block; the first time-frequency-resource block and the second time-frequency-resource block are respectively reserved for different bit blocks; a number of resources used to transmit a first-type HARQ-ACK in the first time-frequency-resource block is used to determine whether the target time-frequency-resource block is the first time-frequency-resource block or the second time-frequency-resource block; the first-type HARQ-ACK corresponds to a first index; the second-type HARQ-ACK corresponds to a second index; the first signaling indicates the second index.

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

System and method for providing secure communication using ephemeral keys with a lifetime associated with a type of data being secured
Patent No. 12562896

Inventor(s): Brian North (Chico, TX), Lawrence Russell Marsala (Fort Worth, TX), Nina Vajda (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18196390 on 05/11/2023 (1020 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for providing ephemeral keys for a cryptographic system includes a secure enclave configured to generate one or more ephemeral keys (EKs), where each EK of the one or more EKs has a lifetime associated with the respective EK, and one or more secured devices connected to the secure enclave, where each secured device of the one or more secured devices has a trusted platform module (TPM) configured to acquire at least one of the one or more EKs, where the TPM of each secured device further is configured to generate secured data in response to validating the lifetime of an associated EK by encrypting sensitive data with the associated EK, and where each secured device of the one or more secured devices is further configured to transmit the secured data to an entity external to the secured device.

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

Linking digital and physical non-fungible items
Patent No. 12562909

Inventor(s): Gary Anderson (San Mateo, CA), Jason Sean Gagne-Keats (Cupertino, CA), Jean-Baptiste Charles Theou (Sene, , FR), Wolfgang Wesley Muller (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee(s): AETHON OPERATIONS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18339993 on 06/22/2023 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: The technology relates to a technique for representing a unique physical asset such as a smartphone with a unique (singular) digital asset such as a non-fungible token (NFT). The NFT and related metadata can be stored on a blockchain to verify ownership of the digital asset. In one example, the NFT is produced based on a unique identifier (IMEI) for the smartphone. Other examples of physical assets with unique identifiers include automobiles, real property, etc.

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

Systems and methods for optimized network device communications
Patent No. 12562931

Inventor(s): Shanthala Kuravangi-Thammaiah (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18175716 on 02/28/2023 (1092 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a unified data repository (UDR) device may receive, from a policy control function (PCF) device, an addition request to add access and mobility (AM) policy data to an AM policy data resource of the UDR device. The AM policy data may be associated with a user equipment (UE). The UDR device may add, based on the addition request, the AM policy data to the AM policy data resource of the UDR device.

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

Joint timing recovery and decision feedback equalizer adaptation in wireline network receivers
Patent No. 12562941

Inventor(s): Raghu Ganesan (Bangalore, , IN), Saravanakkumar Radhakrishnan (Aruppukottai, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17954463 on 09/28/2022 (1245 days app to issue)

Abstract: A network communications receiver and a method of operating the same in symbol timing recovery and equalization adaptation. A data converter samples a received analog signal at an initialization frequency higher than the symbol frequency of the received signal, and converts the samples to a digital sample stream. A decision feedback equalizer including a digital filter with one or more tap weights is adapted, and an error measurement obtained from the output of the decision feedback equalizer. In response to the error measurement crossing an error threshold value, a timing loop including timing error detection is initiated to adjust the phase of the sampling clock applied to the data converter.

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

Alarm viewer establishment of connection-oriented communication with a distributed control node of a process automation system
Patent No. 12562956

Inventor(s): David Emerson (Coppell, TX), Patrick Clay (Frisco, TX), Vien Nguyen (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Tokyo, , JP)
Law Firm: Gray Ice Higdon (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18090282 on 12/28/2022 (1154 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations relate to receiving, from a distributed control node (DCN) that includes a corresponding active alarm engine, an alarm configuration transmission that includes a network addressable DCN identifier of the DCN and also includes a direct or indirect indication that the DCN is implementing alarm monitoring that is based on function block(s) of a process automation system. Implementations further relate to, in response to receiving the alarm configuration transmission and determining that no persistent connection-oriented communication session is established between an alarm viewer and the DCN indicated by the addressable DCN identifier of the alarm configuration transmission, causing the alarm viewer to establish a persistent connection-oriented communication session with the DCN using the addressable DCN identifier.

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

Continuous universal trust architecture and method
Patent No. 12563024

Inventor(s): Nir Gaist (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Noetic Global Corp. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19211829 on 05/19/2025 (281 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for continuous ‘’universal’’ trust (CUT) leverages a core network that manages authentication set-up and continuous trust logic for entities that use the network. During communications through the network, and regardless of source or destination, CUT logic is applied to each entity independently, and without requiring authentication to be done directly between entities that desire to communicate with one another. In a typical implementation involving a user and a service, CUT authenticates both user and service independently. To facilitate both initial and continuous authentication, a CUT engine applies authentication factors to an entity, independently of factors that may be applied by the CUT entity to any other entity that uses the network. In this solution, the CUT engine continues to authenticate and maintain trust between each entity and the core network, irrespective of the underlying communication to be carried out or occurring between the entities themselves.

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

Transparent, on-demand route determination and delegated authorization in a large-scale, decentralized service mesh
Patent No. 12563038

Inventor(s): Shashank Holakkal (Justin, TX)
Assignee(s): Dell Products L.P. (Round Rock, TX)
Law Firm: Amin, Turocy Watson, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18516628 on 11/21/2023 (826 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system can execute a containerized application that comprises a microservice in a decentralized service mesh architecture, and a sidecar. The system can intercept, by the containerized application, a call from the microservice that is directed to a remote endpoint, and direct the call to the sidecar. The system can communicate, by the sidecar to an identity manager, service account credentials associated with the microservice, resulting in receiving an identity token associated with the microservice. The system can determine, by the sidecar, connectivity information of the remote endpoint based on a virtual address of the remote endpoint identified in the call. The system can communicate, by the sidecar to a token exchanger, the identity token and the connectivity information, resulting in receiving an access token and a network route to the remote endpoint. The system can relay, by the sidecar, network traffic between the microservice and the remote endpoint.

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

System and method for monitoring and managing computing environment
Patent No. 12563056

Inventor(s): Brian Sledge (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): imPAC Labs (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18542786 on 12/18/2023 (799 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for monitoring and managing a computing environment is described. The method comprises monitoring events performed in the computing environment based on a set of policies. The set of policies is defined to identify non-compliance or a malicious behavior associated with the events. The events are evaluated with respect to configuration information related to resources of the computing environment. The configuration information comprises a pattern configuration and an outcome configuration. The pattern configuration indicates a scope of the one or more resources, conditions of the non-compliance or the malicious behavior, and actions for each type of the non-compliance or the malicious behavior. The outcome configuration indicates objectives measured within a timeframe specified for a desired outcome. The set of policies is dynamically updated based on the evaluation of the events. The updated set of policies is stored in a shared database of the computing environment.

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

Network traffic inspection using an aggregate control metric
Patent No. 12563070

Inventor(s): Ashok Kumar Nandoori (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Holzer Patel Drennan (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18486573 on 10/13/2023 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: Control of network traffic in a network is provided, including classifying a network request from a network source address using request classifiers selected from a plurality of request classifiers based on the network request satisfying classification conditions of the selected request classifiers, associating the network request with each classifier metric corresponding to the selected request classifiers, aggregating the classifier metrics associated with the network request to determine an aggregate request control metric of the network request, and instructing a network traffic controller to operate on the network request based on whether the aggregate request control metric satisfies a request control condition. Each of the plurality of request classifiers is associated in memory with a corresponding classifier metric.

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

Secure selective disclosure of protected information
Patent No. 12563139

Inventor(s): Courtney Evans (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18174842 on 02/27/2023 (1093 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for selective disclosure of protected information are provided. Embodiments provide a way to provide limited access to protected information during an emergency. A user may have a medical emergency, and may store protected information on a smartphone that may be useful for an emergency responder, such as certain medical information. The smartphone may provide selective access to only relevant medical information, or may allow a responder to call emergency contact numbers without exposing the actual number. Emergency responders have designated near-field communication chips or other electronic keys to unlock the protected information. Alternatively, near-field communication chips embedded in a wearable allow emergency responders to access protected information at a user’’s smartphone. Once the emergency responder has established his or her role, the user’’s smartphone unlocks and provides appropriate access until the responder indicates that access is done and the smartphone relocks.

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

Video content delivery methods
Patent No. 12563185

Inventor(s): Minhua Zhou (San Diego, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19307379 on 08/22/2025 (186 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for derivation of a temporal motion data (TMD) candidate for a prediction unit (PU) in video encoding or video decoding is provided. The derived TMD candidate is for inclusion in an inter-prediction candidate list for the PU. The method includes determining a primary TMD position relative to a co-located PU in a co-located largest coding unit (LCU), wherein the co-located PU is a block in a reference picture having a same size, shape, and coordinates as the PU, and selecting at least some motion data of a secondary TMD position as the TMD candidate when the primary TMD position is in a bottom neighboring LCU or in a bottom right neighboring LCU of the co-located LCU, wherein the secondary TMD position is determined relative to the co-located PU.

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

Signaling decoded picture buffer size in multi-loop scalable video coding
Patent No. 12563209

Inventor(s): Do-Kyoung Kwon (Allen, TX), Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18794375 on 08/05/2024 (568 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for encoding a video sequence in a scalable video encoder to generate a scalable bitstream is provided that includes encoding the video sequence in a first layer encoder of the scalable video encoder to generate a first sub-bitstream, encoding the video sequence in a second layer encoder of the scalable video encoder to generate a second sub-bitstream, wherein portions of the video sequence being encoded in the second layer encoder are predicted using reference portions of the video sequence encoded in the first layer encoder, combining the first sub-bitstream and the second sub-bitstream to generate the scalable bitstream, and signaling in the scalable bitstream an indication of a maximum decoded picture buffer (DPB) size needed for decoding the second sub-bitstream and the first sub-bitstream when the second sub-bitstream is a target sub-bitstream for decoding.

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

Packing of displacements data in video frames for dynamic mesh coding
Patent No. 12563222

Inventor(s): Madhukar Budagavi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18481674 on 10/05/2023 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a communication interface configured to receive a bitstream for a compressed video and a processor operably coupled to the communication interface. The processor is configured to identify a video format for the compressed video. The processor is also configured to determine, from one or more of at least one signaling element and the identified video format, a displacement data packing arrangement. The processor is also configured to retrieve displacement data according to the determined displacement data packing arrangement.

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

System and method for high precision snapshot multi-spectral imaging based on multiplexed illumination
Patent No. 12563279

Inventor(s): Hanh Le (Rockwall, TX), Jason Dwight (Dallas, TX), Jeffrey E. Thatcher (Irving, TX), Shuai Yu (Mansfield, TX), Wensheng Fan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Spectral MD, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson Bear LLP (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18470318 on 09/19/2023 (889 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present technology comprises a single-aperture snapshot multi-spectral imaging device generally consisting of at least a color camera, a customized Octa-Band optical filter, a motorized zoom lens, and an 8-wavelength multi-color LED illumination system. The present technology also comprises a method about designing time sequences and combinations of LED illuminations, along with an unmixing algorithm for 8 MSI images generation. According to the present device and method, it is capable of fast multi-spectral image acquisition speed (100 milliseconds), fast post-processing speed based on adopting a single aperture system without disparity correction calculation, adjustable FOVs, smaller form factors and lower costs, and high precision of spectral information.

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

Interest indication
Patent No. 12563367

Inventor(s): Manivannan Thyagarajan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Nokia Technologies (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Lippes Mathias LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18249528 on 10/22/2020 (1951 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform: determining system information available from a network; and requesting system information from the network, wherein the request for system information comprises an indication of interest in at least one or more multicast and/or broadcast services.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for security realization of connections over heterogeneous access networks
Patent No. 12563386

Inventor(s): Jennifer Liu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Alston Bird LLP (Local + 10 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18534077 on 12/08/2023 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: This application relates to session establishment by user equipment over a plurality of heterogenous access networks. In one aspect, the heterogenous access networks may include 3GPP and non-3GPP access networks ([b]106[/b]). The non-3GPP access networks ([b]106[/b]) may include one or more non-3GPP trusted access networks ([b]108[/b]) or one or more non-3GPP, non-trusted access networks ([b]110[/b]).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for security association enabling make-before-break-roaming (MBBR)
Patent No. 12563388

Inventor(s): Malcolm Muir Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Polsinelli P.C. (Local + 15 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18356987 on 07/21/2023 (949 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating a pairwise transient key security association (PTKSA) by: providing a first media access control (MAC) address that is shared by multiple access points (APs), the first MAC address corresponding to an infrastructure comprising the multiple APs, and each AP of the multiple APs having a respective AP MAC address; providing a second MAC address to a station (STA); and establishing a secure link between the STA and the infrastructure using the first MAC address and the second MAC address to derive a pairwise transit key (PTK) for the secure link, wherein the secure link is between the STA and the multiple APs.

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

Method and apparatus for resource mapping of PDSCH on unlicensed spectrum
Patent No. 12563406

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18344763 on 06/29/2023 (971 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a wireless communication system supporting shared spectrum channel access is provided. The method and apparatus comprises: receiving a set of downlink channels supporting the shared spectrum channel access; identifying, a window for SS/PBCH block transmission, a bitmap for SS/PBCH blocks (ssb-PositionsInBurst), and a parameter for QCL assumption Q; determining, based on the identified window for the SS/PBCH block transmission, the identified bitmap for the ssb-PositionsInBurst, and the identified parameter for the QCL assumption Q, a SS/PBCH block as one of: a first set of SS/PBCH blocks assumed to be transmitted by the BS, or a second set of SS/PBCH blocks not transmitted by the BS; determining a set of resources that is not available for at least one PDSCH as overlapped with the first set of SS/PBCH blocks; and receiving the at least one PDSCH based on resource other than the determined set of resources.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Apparatuses and methods for facilitating an adaptive central unit placement/deployment solution for radio access networks
Patent No. 12563409

Inventor(s): Hongyan Lei (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18170583 on 02/17/2023 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, allocating a first virtualized distributed unit (vDU) to a first virtualized central unit (vCU) and a second vDU to a second vCU as part of a first configuration of a virtualized radio access network (vRAN), detecting a change in a condition in the vRAN subsequent to the allocating, and based on the detecting, reallocating the second vDU to the first vCU as part of a second configuration of the vRAN. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for multi-beam operations
Patent No. 12563410

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving configuration information including a list of component carriers (CCs) and at least K transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states, where K1 and each TCI state includes a TCI state identifier (ID) and a quasi co-location information (QCL-Info). The method further includes receiving an activation command via medium access control-control element (MAC-CE) to activate N TCI state IDs from K TCI state IDs, wherein NK and the activation command is common across the list of CCs, determining a TCI state T[subscript]i [/subscript]for a CC i in the list of CCs based on the activated N TCI state IDs, and transmitting an uplink (UL) transmission or receiving a downlink (DL) transmission for the CC i based on a QCL-Info included in the determined TCI state T[subscript]i[/subscript].

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device for discontinuous wireless communication
Patent No. 12563424

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Apogee Networks, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Volpe Koenig (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17945997 on 09/15/2022 (1258 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and device for discontinuous wireless communications. A first receiver receives a first information set, the first information set indicates a first expiration value; a first processor starts a first timer at a first time in a first time period; when the first timer is running, updates the first timer in each first time interval in the first time period and monitors a first-type target signaling in each first candidate slot in the first time period; when the first timer expires, stops the first timer; herein, the first time period is a time period in a first super time period; a position of the first time in the first time period is related to a position of the first time period in the first super time period. The present application can achieve the benefit of power saving and improve the success rate of receiving periodic services.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods for profile based management of infrastructure of a cloud used for ran applications
Patent No. 12563435

Inventor(s): Charles Santhosam Lourdu Raja (Bangalore, , IN), Prashanth Candade (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Mavenir US Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Ruggiero McAllister McMahon LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18156571 on 01/19/2023 (1132 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is presented which enables a controlled mechanism of applying the required set of settings, e.g., for cloud-based network infrastructure, by means of ‘’profiles’’. Infrastructure Management Service (IMS) applies one or more of Compute profile, Networking profile, Storage profile, Accelerator profile, and Application (‘’App’’) profile to cloud infrastructure. The following set of procedures are defined to achieve the profile-based infrastructure management: a) profile definition; b) cloud-infrastructure-preparation based on profile(s); c) cloud audit and monitoring; and d) cloud preparation based on capability. Applying of a profile can involve one or more of: updating the BIOS settings, e.g., using Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) commands; updating the GRUB settings; updating the system/kernel parameters; updating interfaces (e.g., alias, bonding, etc.); creating required resources (e.g., virtual functions (VFs) and corresponding bindings); creating resource maps to be used by plug-ins; and running any scripts for custom needs of the RAN application.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Managing congestion in a satellite communications network
Patent No. 12563437

Inventor(s): Hermon Pon (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18739919 on 06/11/2024 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one implementation, congestion in a satellite communications network is managed based on current resource usage information received for a primary satellite servicing a terminal that is requesting to initiate a communications session. The current resource usage information is received within a communications session setup procedure that identifies a type of the communications session being requested by the terminal. Resources for serving the communications session are determined based on the type of the communications session being requested by the terminal. Thereafter, a determination is made as to whether sufficient resources are available at the primary satellite for servicing the communications session. In response to determining that sufficient resources are not available at the primary satellite for servicing the communications session, a congestion mitigation strategy is determined for servicing the communications session and sent to the primary satellite for implementation.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for identifying data risk in network connections
Patent No. 12563486

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for evaluating available networks in a known environment. Based upon the evaluation, a quality indication of the networks are provided to a user or operator of devices seeking to connect to at least one of the available networks.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for timing of cross carrier beam indications
Patent No. 12563543

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Allen, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18065584 on 12/13/2022 (1169 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for timing control for a cross carrier beam indication in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving configuration information for a list of transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states; receiving a configuration information for a list of TCI state code points; receiving configuration information for cross carrier scheduling; and receiving a downlink control information (DCI) format including (i) a carrier indicator field associated with the configuration information for cross carrier scheduling and (ii) a transmission configuration indication field indicating a TCI state code point from the list of TCI state code points. The method further includes applying the indicated TCI state code point to a carrier indicated by the carrier indicator field and receiving or transmitting downlink (DL) channels or uplink (UL) channels, respectively, based on the quasi-co-location properties or spatial properties corresponding to the indicated TCI state code point.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

AP controlled peer-to-peer multi-link operations signaling
Patent No. 12563547

Inventor(s): Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193337 on 03/30/2023 (1062 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for improved peer-to-peer communication are provided. A wireless access point (AP) may initiate peer-to-peer communication between multilink peer-to-peer devices by sending a trigger frame addressed to the peer-to-peer devices to hand over a transmission opportunity (TXOP). The trigger frame is sent based on the AP’’s knowledge of the availability of the peer-to-peer devices for peer-to-peer communication. The trigger frame indicates a link to be used for the peer-to-peer communication. In response to receiving the trigger frame one or more of the peer-to-peer devices acknowledge the trigger frame, tune to the assigned link, and use the remaining portion of the TXOP for peer-to-peer communication.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Signaling method for multiplexing different amendment devices in an enhanced wireless local area network
Patent No. 12563551

Inventor(s): Heejung Yu (Daejeon, , KR), Jaeyoung Ryu (Irvine, CA), Jong-ee Oh (Irvine, CA), Yujin Noh (Irvine, CA)
Assignee(s): Avalon Technology Solutions LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Nutter McClennen Fish LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18672900 on 05/23/2024 (642 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for channel sounding for high efficiency (HE) and extreme high throughput (EHT) stations (STAs) includes receiving, by a station (STA), an aggregate physical layer protocol data unit (A-PPDU) from an access point (AP), the A-PPDU including an HE sounding null data packet (NDP) and an EHT sounding NDP, receiving, by the STA, a beamforming report poll frame (BFRP) from the AP, and receiving, by the STA, one or more compressed beamforming (BF)/channel quality indicator (CQI) frames. The HE sounding NDP or the EHT sounding NDP overlaps 242-tone resource units (RUs) corresponding to bits with a value of 1 in the bitmap of the TXVECTOR parameter INACTIVE_SUBCHANNELS or overlaps a punctured center 26-tone RU of an HE sounding NDP, the HE sounding NDP or the EHT sounding NDP being punctured.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and device in a node used for wireless communication
Patent No. 12563587

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device in a node used for wireless communications. A first receiver receives a first signaling and a first signal group; and a first transmitter transmits a second signal in a first time-frequency resource, the second signal carrying a first bit block and first information; herein, the first bit block carries user data; the first signaling comprises scheduling information of the second signal; the first information comprises information indicating whether a signal in the first signal group is correctly received; the first time-frequency resource comprises a first time-domain resource; a first symbol set is composed of modulation symbol(s) generated by the first information, and a number of symbols comprised in the first symbol set mapped to the first time-domain resource is related to the priority of the first bit block and the priority of the first information.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for network access
Patent No. 12563605

Inventor(s): Jialing Liu (Palatine, IL), Qian Cheng (Naperville, IL), Weimin Xiao (Hoffman Estates, IL)
Assignee(s): FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Slater Matsil, LLP (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18593634 on 03/01/2024 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes a user equipment (UE) receiving, from a first transmission reception point (TRP) on a first carrier, a synchronization signal (SS) and at least a physical broadcast channel (PBCH). The UE performs a random access channel (RACH) procedure with a second TRP on a second carrier in accordance with configuration information from at least the PBCH. The UE on the second carrier establishes a radio resource control (RRC) connection with the second TRP.

[H04J] MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION (peculiar to transmission of digital information H04L 5/00; systems for the simultaneous or sequential transmission of more than one television signal H04N 7/08; in exchanges H04Q 11/00)

Systems and methods for dual-connectivity split-bearer packet management
Patent No. 12563622

Inventor(s): Irfaan Ahamed Salahuddeen (Acton, MA), Naveen Shanmugaraju (Bangalore, , IN), Shailendra Yadav (Gurgaon, , IN), Shiva Prakash (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fogg Powers LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18053532 on 11/08/2022 (1204 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual-connectivity split-bearer packet management are presented. In one embodiment, a dual-connectivity, split-bearer base station, comprises: at least one centralized unit (CU) comprising a CU-CP) and at least one CU-UP; at least one DU coupled to the at least one CU-UP, wherein the at least one DU is coupled to one or more RUs configured as a first cell group to establish a first radio link for communicating with UE within a wireless coverage area; an eNodeB coupled to the at least one CU-UP, wherein the eNodeB comprises one or more RPs configured as a second cell group to establish a second radio link for communicating with UE within the wireless coverage area; and a traffic split controller configured to selectively direct PDCP packets to either the DU or the eNodeB as a function of packet delay times associated with the DU and the eNodeB.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and apparatus to supply power to LED circuitry
Patent No. 12563651

Inventor(s): Anand Hariraj Udupa (Bengaluru, , IN), Aravind Miriyala (Bengaluru, , IN), Raja Reddy Patukuri (Bengaluru, , IN), Rajat Agarwal (Bengaluru, , IN), Sandeep Oswal (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18228454 on 07/31/2023 (939 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: driver circuitry having a first terminal and a second terminal; and voltage control circuitry having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the voltage control circuitry coupled to the first terminal of the driver circuitry, the second terminal of the voltage control circuitry coupled to the second terminal of the driver circuitry, the voltage control circuitry configured to supply an LED supply voltage.

[H05B] ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Method for forming a field-effect transistor having a fractionally enhanced body structure
Patent No. 12563767

Inventor(s): Meng-Chia Lee (Allen, TX), Sameer Pendharkar (Allen, TX), Seetharaman Sridhar (Richardson, TX), Sunglyong Kim (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17490918 on 09/30/2021 (1608 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an epitaxial layer over a semiconductor substrate. The epitaxial layer has a first conductivity type and a top surface. First, second and third trenches are located in the epitaxial layer. The trenches respectively include first, second and third field plates. First and second body members are located within the epitaxial layer and have a different second conductivity type. The first body member is located between the first and second trenches, and the second body member is located between the second and third trenches. The first body member extends a first distance between the top surface and the substrate, and the second body member extends a lesser second distance between the top surface and the substrate.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit
Patent No. 12563841

Inventor(s): Akram Salman (Plano, TX), Kuo Yao Lin (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17855468 on 06/30/2022 (1335 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit in an integrated circuit and methods of forming such. In an example, an integrated circuit includes a transistor, a doped buried layer, and a capacitor. The transistor includes source and drain regions and a gate structure. The source and drain regions have a first conductivity type and are disposed in a semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer has an opposite second conductivity type. The doped buried layer has the first conductivity type disposed in the semiconductor layer below the source and drain regions. The capacitor is disposed in the semiconductor layer and includes first and second capacitor electrodes extending to the doped buried layer. The first capacitor electrode electrically couples the drain region. The second capacitor electrode electrically couples the gate structure and conductively contacts the doped buried layer. The doped buried layer electrically couples the source region.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

3D semiconductor device and structure with memory cells and multiple metal layers
Patent No. 12564006

Inventor(s): Brian Cronquist (Klamath Falls, OR), Deepak C. Sekar (Sunnyvale, CA), Zvi Or-Bach (Haifa, , IL)
Assignee(s): Monolithic 3D Inc. (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Patent PC (Local + 459 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18798708 on 08/08/2024 (565 days app to issue)

Abstract: A 3D semiconductor device including: a first level including a first single crystal layer and first transistors, which each include a single crystal channel; a first metal layer with an overlaying second metal layer; a second level including second transistors, overlaying the first level; a third level including third transistors, overlaying the second level; a fourth level including fourth transistors, overlaying the third level, where the second level includes first memory cells, where each of the first memory cells includes at least one of the second transistors, where the fourth level includes second memory cells, where each of the second memory cells includes at least one of the fourth transistors, where the first level includes memory control circuits, where second memory cells include at least four memory arrays, each of the four memory arrays are independently controlled, and at least one of the second transistors includes a metal gate.

Laser ablation surface treatment for microelectronic assembly
Patent No. 12564071

Inventor(s): Leon Stiborek (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16802819 on 02/27/2020 (2189 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes removing an oxide layer from select areas of a surface of a metal structure of a lead frame to create openings that extend through the oxide layer to expose portions of the surface of the metal structure. The method further includes attaching a semiconductor die to the lead frame, performing an electrical connection process that electrically couples an exposed portion of the surface of the metal structure to a conductive feature of the semiconductor die, enclosing the semiconductor die in a package structure, and separating the electronic device from the lead frame. In one example, the openings are created by a laser ablation process. In another example, the openings are created by a chemical etch process using a mask. In another example, the openings are created by a plasma process.

DESIGN PATENTS

Model vehicle shock tower
Patent No. D1114688

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29961098 on 09/04/2024 (538 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vented brake rotor for model vehicle
Patent No. D1114696

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Casey Christen Jens Christensen (Trenton, TX), Jory Sprowl (Howe, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Randy Perez’’ (McKinney, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX,
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29989549 on 02/13/2025 (376 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
Patent No. D1114814

Inventor(s): Varun K. Yellichetty (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29921086 on 12/14/2023 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle chassis tub
Patent No. D1114894

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Jory Sprowl (Howe, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Randy Perez (McKinney, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29900841 on 08/25/2023 (914 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Furnace end
Patent No. D1114997

Inventor(s): Yongfeng Li (Jiangmen, , CN)
Assignee(s): HARVEST GRANDE INTERNATIONAL LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Hemisphere Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29915432 on 10/31/2023 (847 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Filling apparatus for a container
Patent No. D1115206

Inventor(s): Benjamin Simon (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CRAFT STANDARD ENTERPRISES, INC. (Fayetteville, AR)
Law Firm: Hoffman Warnick LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29805794 on 08/30/2021 (1639 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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