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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of 3/4/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 10
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 12
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 1
E: Fixed Constructions 5
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 6
G: Physics 51
H: Electricity 37

Design: 13

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 20
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (Plano) 8
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 7
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 5
AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P. (Atlanta) 4
Bulletproof Property Management LLC (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 3
Micron Technology Inc. (Boise, Idaho) 3
PACCAR Inc. (Bellevue, Wash.) 3
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, R.I.) 3

Unassigned 7

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 4
Bennet Langlotz (Dallas) 3
Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, India) 3
Bryan Hornung (Plano) 2
Dalin Zhu (Richardson) 2
Gang Hua (Katy) 2
Hrushikesh Garud (Bangalore, India) 2
John P. Jensen (Sanger) 2
Louis Daniel Heilaneh (Denton) 2
Manu Kurian (Dallas) 2

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Modular cooking appliance
Patent No. 12239255

Inventor(s): Harold Hansen (Plano, TX), Lee Vanlanen (McKinney, TX), Philip R. McKee (Dallas, TX), Scott Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (Elgin, IL)
Law Firm: Amster Rothstein Ebenstein LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16838540 on 04/02/2020 (1797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

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

Powered drill assembly
Patent No. 12239327

Inventor(s): Milton F. Barnes (Grand Prairie, TX)
Assignee(s): Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Lafayette, CO)
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey Pierce, P.L.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17555777 on 12/20/2021 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for operating an assembly, such as a powered drill assembly. The assembly may be operated to provide feedback to the user regarding a selected position and/or condition of the powered drill system. The powered drill system may be used to power or drive a selected tool, such as a resection or grinding tool.

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

Focus stacking for retinal imaging
Patent No. 12239372

Inventor(s): Dhruv Lamba (Mountain View, CA), Sam Kavusi (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Christensen O’’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18230073 on 08/03/2023 (579 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for imaging a retina of an eye includes a first lens for positioning proximate to the eye; a light source positioned to illuminate the eye when the system is aligned with the eye; an image sensor adapted to capture a retinal image of the retina through the first lens; an aperture disposed along an optical path extending from the image sensor and passing through the first lens; and a processing apparatus communicatively coupled to the image sensor and the light source, wherein the processing apparatus includes logic that when executed by the processing apparatus causes the system to perform operations including: illuminating the eye with the light source and capturing the retinal image with the image sensor.

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

Systems for real time febrility detection and notification
Patent No. 12239419

Inventor(s): Alan C. Heller (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 15604792 on 05/25/2017 (2840 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and processes are presented for real time health credentialing of individuals seeking entry to a facility requiring health credentialing for access. A system and process for real time detection of a febrile condition comprises providing a heat sensor operable to receive thermal radiation from a person. Optionally, the system provides a controller operable to selectively orient the thermal sensor incident to the facial region of a person within a zone of detection. Further, the system optionally processes the sensor temperature to conditionally determine a febrile condition.

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

Flexible patulous eustachian tube implant with integrated venting
Patent No. 12239508

Inventor(s): Marc Dean (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Acclarent, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18112560 on 02/22/2023 (741 days app to issue)

Abstract: An implant that may maintain position with a Eustachian tube of a patient, the implant includes an engagement body, an anchoring assembly, and a pressure balance assembly. The engagement body includes an exterior surface dimensioned to bear radially outward against the Eustachian tube. The anchoring assembly may lock the implant in the Eustachian tube. The pressure balance assembly includes a vented pathway that may transition between an occluded state and a vented state. The vented pathway may provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end of the implant in the ventilated state while inhibiting fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end of the implant in the occluded state.

[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]

System and method for treatment and prevention of periprosthetic joint infections
Patent No. 12239538

Inventor(s): Brian Bowman (Carlsbad, CA), Brian de Beaubien (Fenton, MI), Daivon Deans (San Diego, CA), Daniel Pflaster (Charlotte, VT), Jude Paganelli (Coronado, CA), Ryan Watson (Boulder, CO)
Assignee(s): Osteal Therapeutics, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17401843 on 08/13/2021 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are rapid and effective local infection therapy methods, systems, and devices that significantly reduce the mortality, morbidity, and the cost of care in rare musculoskeletal infections. Continuous delivery of antibiotic therapy locally, at the infection site, reduces edema and provides antibiotic irrigation, significantly improving outcomes while reducing the need for systemic antibiotics.

Lip composition
Patent No. 12239724

Inventor(s): Ricky Mendoza (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17159960 on 01/27/2021 (1497 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed are lip compositions and methods of their use that include a glutamide derivative and a hydrogenated film forming polymer. The glutamide derivative includes dibutyl lauroyl glutamide and the lip compositions comprise an effective amount of dibutyl lauroyl glutamide to moisturize skin. The lip compositions are further configured to soften skin and provide a high-shine and low tack layer on lips.

[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)

Amorphous silicon oxide, amorphous silicon oxynitride, and amorphous silicon nitride thin films and uses thereof
Patent No. 12239765

Inventor(s): Pranesh Aswath (Grapevine, TX), Venu Varanasi (Lewisville, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX), THE TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (College Station, TX), UT- BATTELLE, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
Law Firm: Meunier Carlin Curfman LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17096390 on 11/12/2020 (1573 days app to issue)

Abstract: Amorphous SiOx (SiO2), SiONx, silicon nitride (Si3N4), surface treatments are provided, on both metal (titanium) and non-metal surfaces. Amorphous silicon-film surface treatments are shown to enhance osteoblast and osteoblast progenitor cell bioactivity, including biomineral formation and osteogenic gene panel expression, as well as enhanced surface hydroxyapatite (HA) formation. A mineralized tissue interface is provided using the amorphous silicon-based surface treatments in the presence of osteoblasts, and provides improved bone cell generation/repair and improved interface for secure attachment/bonding to bone. Methods for providing PEVCD-based silicon overlays onto surfaces are provided. Methods of increasing antioxidant enzyme (e.g., superoxide dismutase) expression at a treated surface for enhanced healing are also provided. Continuous generation and release of Si4+ ion into an in vitro or in vivo environment in the presence of osteoblasts/osteoblast progenitor cells, methods of employing same for enhancing the rate of bone healing/bone regeneration, is also described.

[A61L] METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION, OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS, OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agent employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toilet purposes A61K) [4]

Hypoxia training device
Patent No. 12239791

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Duncan Hitchens (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Lynntech, Inc. (College Station, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17232701 on 04/16/2021 (1418 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes a device for hypoxia training including a breathable gas source; a mask in fluid communication with the breathable gas source; a mask-state detector that uses one or more criteria to determine if the mask is being worn by a subject, wherein the mask-state detector is capable of communicating an indication of a mask-off state or a mask-on state; a flowmeter in fluid communication with the mask and coupled to the mask-state detector; and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with the mask and with the breathable gas source, and coupled to the mask-state detector, wherein the pressure regulator sets a first pressure at the mask when the mask-state detector communicates an indication of a mask-off state or a second pressure at the mask when the mask-state detector communicates an indication of a mask-on state.

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

System and method for detecting fluid type in tubing for fluid injector apparatus
Patent No. 12239818

Inventor(s): Curtis Pastor (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC (Whippany, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18560984 on 02/25/2022 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fluid injector system includes at least one injector for pressurizing and delivering at least one fluid from at least one fluid reservoir, at least one fluid path section providing fluid communication between a bulk fluid reservoir and a syringe connected to the at least one injector, and at least one sensor arranged along the at least one fluid path section. The at least one sensor includes an emitter configured to emit light through the at least one fluid path section, and a detector configured to receive the light emitted through the at least one fluid path section and generate an electrical signal based on at least one property of the received light. The fluid injector system may further include at least one processor programmed or configured to determine, based on the electrical signal generated by the detector, at least one of an identity of the at least one fluid present in the fluid path section, a concentration of the at least one fluid in the fluid path section, and at least one property of the fluid path section.

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

Methods and systems for manufacturing composite components
Patent No. 12240189

Inventor(s): Jared Mark Paulson (Fort Worth, TX), Michael Dean Dearman (Weatherford, TX), Paul K. Oldroyd (Azle, TX), Paul Sherrill (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 15937009 on 03/27/2018 (2534 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for forming composite components includes disposing composite laminate over a mandrel. The method further includes infusing the composite laminate with a resin. A gelation of the infused resin is caused by applying a first environmental condition to the composite laminate and mandrel. At least a portion of the mandrel is deformed by applying a second environmental condition to the composite laminate and mandrel. The method further includes forming a composite structure by curing the composite laminate infused with resin. The deformed mandrel is removed from the composite structure after forming the composite structure.

[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]

Battery displays for electric rotorcraft
Patent No. 12240346

Inventor(s): Albert Mazzei (Weatherford, TX), Michael R. Hull (Fort Worth, TX), Yue Fan (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17561900 on 12/24/2021 (1166 days app to issue)

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example, one or more tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage media having stored thereon machine-executable instructions to: receive battery data from at least one sensor connected to a battery bank of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, wherein the battery bank comprises a plurality of batteries; compute from the battery data an available flight time remaining for the eVTOL aircraft; compute a nominal flight time remaining, wherein the nominal flight time remaining excludes a reserve flight time; and display the nominal flight time remaining to a pilot in a human-readable format.

[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]

Systems and methods for an integrated vehicle and structure charger
Patent No. 12240347

Inventor(s): Geoffrey David Gaither (Ann Arbor, MI), Norman Ning Lu (Fairview, TX), Ronnie Nomoto (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18142225 on 05/02/2023 (672 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to vehicle charging and supplying backup power to a structure while reducing system complexity (e.g., installation). In one embodiment, a system includes a charger including a charging circuit and a discharge circuit coupled to a charging connector for an electric vehicle (EV), and the charging connector is bi-directional. The system also includes that the charging circuit supplies an ingoing power from a main electric panel of a structure to the charging connector. The system also includes that the discharge circuit receives an outgoing power through the charging connector and splits the outgoing power in voltage levels using a transformer. The system also includes a manual transfer switch within the discharge circuit that feeds backup power using the voltage levels to a sub-panel for electrical circuits of the structure during a power interruption and the sub-panel is external from the charger.

Vehicle gear selection control
Patent No. 12240456

Inventor(s): Bennet Langlotz (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BULLETPROOF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC (Cheyenne, WY)
Law Firm: Langlotz Patent Trademark Works, LLC (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18928128 on 10/27/2024 (128 days app to issue)

Abstract: A controller is operably connected to the steering control, to the motor, and to the wheels, and is operable to selectably drive the wheels in a forward direction in a drive mode and in a rearward direction in a reverse mode. The controller is operable to select a direction for driving the wheels in response to a pattern of steering angle movements, without operator indication of a direction.

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

Vehicle gear selection control
Patent No. 12240457

Abstract: A motor vehicle for operation by a driver has a frame with wheels and a motor connected to the frame. A steering control is connected to the wheels to establish a steering angle. A controller is operably connected to the steering control, to the motor, and to the wheels, and is operable to selectably drive the wheels in a forward direction in a drive mode and in a rearward direction in a reverse mode. The controller is operable to select a direction for driving the wheels in response to a pattern of steering angle movements, without operator indication of a direction.

Vehicle gear selection control
Patent No. 12240458

Systems and methods to increase driver awareness of exterior occurrences
Patent No. 12240483

Inventor(s): Alexander L. Paradis (Ann Arbor, MI), Frank A. Richards (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18473159 on 09/22/2023 (529 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for increasing driver awareness of external audible and visual alerts. The external alerts may be detected by external sensors of a vehicle. Systems may use internal sensors to determine whether a driver of the vehicle appears aware of the external alert or whether the external alert is detectable inside the vehicle. If the driver does not appear aware of the external alert, or the external alert is not detectable inside the vehicle, the vehicle may broadcast an internal alert to the driver. The internal alert may be one or more of a visual alert, an audible alert, or a tactile alert.

Fixed signage and method for use of same
Patent No. 12240512

Inventor(s): Chad Smith (Irving, TX), James McDonald (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): RailPros Field Services, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17621826 on 06/28/2020 (1710 days app to issue)

Abstract: A fixed signage ([b]10[/b]) and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a housing ([b]22[/b]) having a window ([b]24[/b]) is sized to house a sign ([b]26[/b]) therein. A closure assembly ([b]32[/b]), under the power of an actuator ([b]112[/b]), is installed in the housing ([b]22[/b]) to support a cover material ([b]34[/b]). The cover material ([b]34[/b]) is moveable by a moveable closure member ([b]138[/b]) between a fully retracted position whereat the cover material ([b]34[/b]) is contained within the housing ([b]22[/b]) such that the window ([b]24[/b]) is exposed to a fully extended position whereat the cover material ([b]34[/b]) covers at least a portion of the window ([b]24[/b]). A command signal ([b]180[/b]) may be received via a transceiver ([b]160[/b]) to remotely control the actuator ([b]112[/b]) and cover material ([b]34[/b]). A signal sensor ([b]60[/b]) within the housing ([b]22[/b]) indicates the location of the cover material ([b]34[/b]).

[B61L] GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC (brakes or auxiliary equipment B61H, B61K; point or crossing construction E01B)

Linear actuator system
Patent No. 12240589

Inventor(s): Andrew Paul Haldeman (Fort Worth, TX), Robert Reynolds (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18079352 on 12/12/2022 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A linear actuator for axially translating a control tube to change the pitch of rotor blades at a top portion of the control tube, the linear actuator including an outer sleeve fixed in a stationary position with the control tube extending through the outer sleeve, a screw nut connected by a threaded interface to the control tube, and an actuator motor coupled to the screw nut to rotate the screw nut and thereby translate the control tube.

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

Electric tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 12240600

Inventor(s): Brent C. Ross (Flower Mound, TX), Jason Paul Hurst (Fort Worth, TX), Kirk L. Groninga (Keller, TX), Steven R. Ivans (Ponder, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Akona IP PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18337703 on 06/20/2023 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments include an aircraft comprising a fuselage; a wing connected to the fuselage; and first and second propulsion systems connected to the wing on opposite sides of the fuselage, wherein at least a portion of each of the first and second propulsion systems and at least a portion of the wing are tiltable between a first position in which the aircraft is in a hover mode and a second position in which the aircraft is in a cruise mode, wherein each of the propulsion systems includes pylon and a rotor assembly comprising a plurality of rotor blades.

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

Morphing structures with light-responsive polymers
Patent No. 12240601

Inventor(s): Danil V. Prokhorov (Canton, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI), Umesh N. 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 (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18084833 on 12/20/2022 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: A morphing aerodynamic structure includes a body with an outer covering, a bridle attached to the body, and a light-response polymer disposed on at least one of the outer covering and the bridle. The light-responsive polymer is configured to change shape when illuminated with a laser such that at least one of an angle of attack, roll, pitch and yaw of the morphing aerodynamic structure is at least partially controlled without the use of a mechanical or pneumatic control unit.

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

Hook-type handling device, transport equipment and transport method
Patent No. 12240698

Inventor(s): Hongming Chen (Hong Kong, , HK)
Assignee(s): Rainbow Dynamics LLC (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18925172 on 10/24/2024 (131 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides a hook-type handling device, transport equipment and a transport method. The hook-type handling device includes a base; a hook mechanism slidably connected to the base along a first direction, wherein the hook mechanism includes a hook claw and a first drive mechanism for driving the hook claw to rotate up and down; and a second drive mechanism disposed on the base, wherein the second drive mechanism is configured for driving the hook mechanism to slide in the first direction. The present invention can solve the problem that the handling mechanism of the prior art results in a low storage density of containers and is not suitable for hollowed-out containers.

[B65G] TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS (packaging B65B; handling thin or filamentary materials, e.g. paper sheets or thread, B65H; cranes B66C; portable or mobile lifting or hauling appliances, e.g. hoists, B66D; devices for lifting or lowering goods for loading or unloading purposes, e.g. fork-lift trucks, B66F 9/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers, not otherwise provided for, B67C 9/00; delivering or transferring liquids B67D; filling or discharging vessels for liquefied, solidified or compressed gases F17C; pipe-line systems for fluids F17D)

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

Enhanced perovskite materials for photovoltaic devices
Patent No. 12243740

Inventor(s): Michael Holland (Dallas, TX), Nicholas Anderson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CubicPV Inc. (Bedford, MA)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16665815 on 10/28/2019 (1954 days app to issue)

Abstract: A perovskite material that has a perovskite crystal lattice having a formula of C[subscript]x[/subscript]M[subscript]y[/subscript]X[subscript]z[/subscript], where x, y, and z, are real numbers. Bulky organic cations reside near a surface or a grain boundary of the perovskite crystal lattice. C includes one or more cations selected from the group consisting of Group 1 metals, Group 2 metals, methylammonium, formamidinium, guanidinium, and ethene tetramine. M includes one or more metals each selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Cd, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, Au, Hg, Sn, Ge, Ga, Pb, In, Tl, Sb, Bi, Ti, Zn, Cd, Hg, and Zr and combinations thereof. X includes one or more anions each selected from the group consisting of halides, sulfides, selenides, and combinations thereof.

[C07F] ACYCLIC, CARBOCYCLIC, OR HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING ELEMENTS OTHER THAN CARBON, HYDROGEN, HALOGEN, OXYGEN, NITROGEN, SULFUR, SELENIUM OR TELLURIUM (metal-containing porphyrins C07D 487/22; macromolecular compounds C08)

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

Tapered revetment block with leveling pads
Patent No. 12241217

Inventor(s): William Howard Karau (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Contech Engineered Solutions LLC (West Chester, OH)
Law Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17851826 on 06/28/2022 (980 days app to issue)

Abstract: A revetment block includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a first pair of parallel, opposing sidewalls extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a second pair of parallel, opposing sidewalls extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and each extending between a first sidewall of the first pair of parallel and a second sidewall of the first pair of parallel, opposing sidewalls. The revetment block further includes a horizontal duct extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, wherein the horizontal duct is parallel with the bottom surface. The top surface has a non-parallel relationship with the bottom surface, wherein the top surface includes a leveling pad adjacent the first sidewall. The leveling pad is configured to cause a second horizontal duct of a second revetment block stacked on the top surface to be parallel with the first horizontal duct.

[E02D] FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES [6]

Connector for perforating gun system
Patent No. 12241343

Inventor(s): Camille Anne Bryant (Cleburne, TX), Courtney Ann Thain Roberts (Crowley, TX), Joseph Todd MacGillivray (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: C. Tumey Law Group PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18476127 on 09/27/2023 (524 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of perforating a well that includes suspending a first perforating gun and a second perforating gun on a conveyance into a well, transmitting a signal down the conveyance, where the signal at least partially traverses the first perforating gun, a perforating gun connection, and the second perforating gun, and in response to the signal selecting the second perforating gun to fire, and firing a shaped charge in the second perforating gun, where the first perforating gun and the second perforating gun are connected via the perforating gun connection, where the perforating gun connection includes a pin which extends from the first perforating gun to a contact tab of the second perforating gun, and where a spring element, coupled with the contact tab, elastically deforms in response to the contact tab engaging with the pin.

[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]

Remotely operated three position spool valve
Patent No. 12241346

Inventor(s): Ryan W. McChesney (Prosper, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: KL Gates LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18499698 on 11/01/2023 (489 days app to issue)

Abstract: A spool valve assembly and methods for use downhole to control fluid flow into a borehole from a downhole formation. The assembly includes a valve body having an interior. The assembly also includes a spool moveable within the valve body interior from a first position wherein the spool prevents flow through the valve body, to a second position wherein the spool allows flow through the valve body at a first flow rate, and to a third position wherein the spool allows flow through the valve body at a second flow rate different than the first flow rate. The spool is moveable from the first position to the second position using hydrostatic fluid pressure acting on the spool from outside the valve body. The spool is moveable from the second position to the third position using gas pressure from a chemical reaction producing a force sufficient to overcome the hydrostatic pressure.

System and method for drilling a borehole
Patent No. 12241356

Inventor(s): Teddy C. Chen (Austin, TX), Todd W. Benson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): MOTIVE DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17308840 on 05/05/2021 (1399 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining and using information regarding drilling equipment performance. Drilling equipment performance data can be stored in a database and then accessed by a computer system, which can also access information regarding a well plan and information regarding the drilling of a well. The drilling information for the drilling equipment from previously drilled wells can be normalized, such as based on drilling parameters, formation information, and, once normalized, can be compared. Responsive to the comparison of the normalized information, one or more items of drilling equipment can be selected and used for drilling a well.

Method of controlling tensile-splitting and hydro-shearing parameters during completion of enhanced geothermal system wells
Patent No. 12241661

Inventor(s): Abdell Wadood M El-Rabaa (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Tumey LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18756391 on 06/27/2024 (250 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for geothermal energy production wherein multiple horizontal or vertical wells may be used to pass fluids through the Earth from an injector well to a producer well through induced cracks, splits, fractures, conduits, or channels in the rock. Such methods and systems may include controlling tensile-split conduits in a subterranean geothermal formation by providing an injection well, providing a production well, configuring the injection well for injection of a tensile-splitting fluid into a production zone, configuring the production well to produce a heated fluid from the production zone, applying pressure to the production well, creating a plurality of tensile-split conduits, raising or lowering the pressure in the production well, establishing fluid communication between the injection well and the production well, and producing the heated fluid to the surface.

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

Engine idle speed logic systems and methods
Patent No. 12241429

Inventor(s): Adam C. McJunkin (Ann Arbor, MI), Garrett Parker Munson (Milford, MI), James J. Wallace (Ann Arbor, MI), Shigeki Amano (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18069834 on 12/21/2022 (804 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling engine idle speed based on electrical load are provided. A system includes a logic device configured to perform various operations for controlling an idle speed of an engine. The logic device is configured to determine a state of charge (SOC) of a battery, a maximum output of an alternator at a current idle speed of an engine, and a load on the alternator. The logic device is further configured to initiate an increased idle speed of the engine based on the determined SOC of the battery and based on the load being greater than the maximum output. The logic device is further configured to initiate a decreased idle speed of the engine based on the SOC being less than an SOC threshold. Associated methods are also provided.

[F02D] CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES (vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed B60K 31/00; conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function, road vehicle drive control systems for purposes other than the control of a single sub-unit B60W; cyclically operating valves for combustion engines F01L; controlling combustion engine lubrication F01M; cooling internal-combustion engines F01P; supplying combustion engines with combustible mixtures or constituents thereof, e.g. carburettors, injection pumps, F02M; starting of combustion engines F02N; controlling of ignition F02P; controlling gas-turbine plants, jet-propulsion plants, or combustion-product engine plants, see the relevant subclasses for these plants) [2006.01]

Actuator with contracting member
Patent No. 12241458

Inventor(s): Brian J. Pinkelman (Ann Arbor, MI), Frederick William Mau, II (McKinney, TX), Michael Paul Rowe (Pinckney, MI), Yufei Zhu (Ypsilanti, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18399026 on 12/28/2023 (432 days app to issue)

Abstract: An actuator can include an outer body. At least a portion of the outer body can be configured to pivot. The actuator can include a contracting member, such as a shape memory material member. When an activation input is provided to the contracting member, the contracting member can contract. As a result, the actuator can be caused to morph into an activated configuration in which a dimension, such as the height, of the actuator increases.

[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)

Artificial muscles comprising an electrode pair and artificial muscle assemblies including same
Patent No. 12241490

Inventor(s): Madison B. Emmett (Ann Arbor, MI), Michael P. Rowe (Pinckney, MI), Shardul S. Panwar (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17724847 on 04/20/2022 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: An artificial muscle that includes a housing having an electrode region and an expandable fluid region and an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region, the electrode pair having a first electrode fixed to a first surface of the housing and a second electrode fixed to a second surface of the housing. The first and second electrodes each have two or more tab portions and two or more bridge portions. Each of the two or more bridge portions interconnects adjacent tab portions and at least one of the first and second electrodes includes a central opening positioned between the two or more tab portions and encircling the expandable fluid region. A dielectric fluid is housed within the housing and the electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated to actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region.

[F15B] SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (motors, turbines, compressors, blowers, pumps F01-F04; fluid dynamics F15D; fluid clutches or brakes F16D; fluid springs F16F; fluid gearing F16H; pistons, cylinders, packing F16J; valves, taps, cocks, actuating-floats F16K; safety valves with auxiliary fluid operation of the main valve F16K 17/10; fluid-operating means for valves F16K 31/12; pipes, pipe joints F16L; lubricating F16N)

Securement system and method
Patent No. 12241493

Inventor(s): Clayton Spoor (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Braxton Perrone, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18396939 on 12/27/2023 (433 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for securing an item. Custom connectors which only couple to a custom converter can secure an item, deter its theft, and prevent unauthorized access. The custom connectors have a custom head which has a custom void. The custom void has a unique shape which matches and couples with a custom converter. A custom converter allows the custom connector to be manipulated. If desired, subsequently, when the item is in a more secure location, conventional screws can replace the item.

[F16B] DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D)

System and method for protection of under-slab utilities from changes in soil volume
Patent No. 12241567

Inventor(s): Benchmark Harris (Aledo, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18097391 on 01/16/2023 (778 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a utility support framing system for structurally suspended concrete slab over void form foundation systems. The inventive utility support framing system avoids problems created by expansive soils which damage utility lines under foundation systems. The inventive utility support framing system permits suspending utility pipes within an interior space of the foundation system while avoiding the problems of the prior art.

[F16L] PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Flexible hose end fitting assembly
Patent No. 12241571

Inventor(s): David Theodore Figgs (Fort Worth, TX), Justin Lane Poehls (Glen Rose, TX), Nuder Said (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): SPM Oil Gas Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17997502 on 04/27/2021 (1407 days app to issue)

Abstract: A flexible hose end fitting assembly includes a first portion defining a first fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a fluid conduit, a second portion defining a second fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a second end of the first portion and a second end configured for securely affixed to a flexible hose. A gasket is disposed in a groove formed in an interface between the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly, and the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly are securely fastened together by a plurality of threaded fasteners to form a continuous fluid passageway between the fluid conduit and the flexible hose.

[F16L] PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

P H Y S I C S

Dosing applicator for medical and non-medical containers
Patent No. 12241767

Inventor(s): Robert Bouwens (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): FLEXPENSER AB (Stockholm, , SE)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18423654 on 01/26/2024 (403 days app to issue)

Abstract: A container configured for housing a fluid. A compressible body disposed within the container for dispensing fluid. The compressible body is compressed by applying compression to the container. When the compressible body changes from a non-compressed state to a compressed state, the fluid within the container does not flow into compressible body and fluid within the compressible body flows out of the compressible body and when the compressible body changes from the compressed state to the non-compressed state the fluid flows into the compressible body.

[G01F] MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME [5]

Gas chromatograph-ion mobility spectrometer systems and methods
Patent No. 12241864

Inventor(s): Benjamin Krasnow (Redwood City, CA)
Assignee(s): Verily Life Sciences LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17852697 on 06/29/2022 (979 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, a gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) system is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the GC-IMS system includes a GC column comprising an inlet and an outlet, and a sample delivery system in fluid connection with the inlet of the GC column and configured to provide a sample to the GC column. The GC column is configured to process the sample and produce a processed sample at the outlet. The GC-IMS system may also include an IMS tube. In some embodiments, the IMS tube includes a sample inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the GC column, a wall that includes an orifice, and an outlet. The sample inlet may be configured to receive a portion of the processed sample. The IMS tube may be configured to analyze a second portion of pressurized gas.

[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)

Angle estimation with multi-frame processing for radar on mobile devices
Patent No. 12241963

Inventor(s): Anum Ali (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Jianhua Mo (Allen, TX), Vutha Va (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17581748 on 01/21/2022 (1138 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a processor operably connected to a radar transceiver. The processor is configured to transmit, via the radar transceiver, radar signals to detect an object. The processor is also configured to detect the object using a single radar frame or multiple radar frames from the radar signals. The processor is further configured to determine whether to use the single radar frame or the multiple radar frames based on motion of the object for angle identification between the object and the electronic device. Additionally, the processor is configured to identify the angle using the single radar frame based on a determination to use the single radar frame or the multiple radar frames based on a determination to use the multiple radar frames. The processor is also configured to modify radio frequency exposure levels based on the angle of the object relative to the electronic device.

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

Dynamic adjustment of flexible mirror using photochromatic material
Patent No. 12242049

Inventor(s): Ercan M Dede (Ann Arbor, MI), Shailesh N Joshi (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17587013 on 01/28/2022 (1131 days app to issue)

Abstract: A light apparatus includes an optical member, composed of an elastically deformable material, having a reflective surface to reflect light. The optical member moveable between a first state in which the reflective surface has a first structural shape, and a plurality of second states in which the reflective surface has a second structural shape different than the first structural shape. Elastically deformable position adjustment members are operable to move the optical member between the first state and the plurality of second states. The elastically deformable position adjustment members have one or more photochromatic regions that are moveable in response to exposure to UV light. Light sources are operable to selectively emit illuminating UV light in a direction that contacts the one or more photochromatic regions to thereby adjust an orientation of the optical member in a manner which changes a direction of light reflected by the optical member.

[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]

Compact near eye display engine
Patent No. 12242056

Inventor(s): Xi Zhou (Plano, TX), Zhongyan Sheng (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18295048 on 04/03/2023 (701 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a light source configured to produce light and a prism. The apparatus also includes freeform optics optically coupled between the light source and the prism, the freeform optics configured to direct the light towards the prism and eyepiece optics optically coupled to the prism. Additionally, the apparatus includes a spatial light modulator (SLM) optically coupled to the prism, the prism configured to direct the light towards the SLM, the SLM configured to modulate the light to produce modulated light, and the prism configured to direct the modulated light towards the eyepiece optics.

Method and apparatus for designing and manufacturing a component in a computer-aided design and manufacturing environment
Patent No. 12242241

Inventor(s): Devansh Desai (Maharashtra, , IN), Matthias Gebauer (Kassel, , DE), Omar Fergani (Berlin, , DE), Vinit Shukla (Maharashtra, , IN)
Assignee(s): Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17784619 on 07/31/2020 (1677 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and apparatus for designing and manufacturing a component in a computer-aided design and manufacturing environment is disclosed. A method includes obtaining a geometric model of a component from a geometric model database, and determining at least one orientation parameter value associated with the geometric model of the component. The at least one orientation parameter value is associated with an orientation parameter that defines orientation of the component during additive manufacturing of the component. The method includes performing volumetric analysis of the component based on the at least one orientation parameter value associated with the component using the geometric model of the component. The method also includes computing one or more overheating areas in the component corresponding to the at least one orientation parameter value based on the volumetric analysis of the geometric model of the component, and outputting a multi-dimensional visual representation of the geometric model of the component Indicating one or more overheating areas in the component.

[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)

Biasing circuit providing bias voltages based transistor threshold voltages
Patent No. 12242295

Inventor(s): Matthew Braunstein (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): CAES Systems LLC (Arlington, VA)
Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP (13 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17468540 on 09/07/2021 (1274 days app to issue)

Abstract: This application is directed to a bias circuit. The bias circuit includes a biasing voltage reference circuit including at least a first transistor. The biasing voltage reference circuit is configured to output a first voltage that depends on a threshold voltage of the first transistor. The bias circuit also includes a differential input circuit coupled to the biasing voltage reference circuit and having two differential inputs. The differential input circuit is configured to receive the first voltage and a reference voltage and generate a second voltage based on a difference between the first voltage and the reference voltage. The bias circuit further includes a buffer circuit coupled to the differential input circuit. The buffer circuit is configured to receive the second voltage and generate a bias voltage based on the second voltage. The bias voltage depends on the threshold voltage of the first transistor.

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

Systems and methods for computer infrastructure monitoring and maintenance
Patent No. 12242333

Inventor(s): Mark S. Moore (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: BakerHostetler (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18405209 on 01/05/2024 (424 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for detecting computer issues includes identifying a target computer system. A first set of data for a first time period relating an operating metric from the target computer system are received. The operating metric is stored. A second set of data for a second time period relating to the operating metric is received. The first and second sets of data are compared. A difference between the two sets of data is identified. If the difference between the two sets of data is within a range a warning notification is displayed in a graphical user interface. An input is received in the graphical user interface in response to the warning notification being displayed.

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

Multi-peripheral and/or multi-function export
Patent No. 12242377

Inventor(s): Cory Dean Stewart (Murphy, TX), Kishon Vijay Abraham Israel Vijayponraj (Bangalore, , IN), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Sriramakrishnan Govindarajan (Bangalore, , IN), Vijaya Rama Raju Kanumuri (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18496178 on 10/27/2023 (494 days app to issue)

Abstract: Transaction mappers, methods and systems are provided. An example transaction mapper includes a table that associates virtual identification values with bus-device-function (BDF) values; and a firewall that receives an input-output request including a first virtual identification value of the virtual identification values, the first virtual identification value being associated with a function of an external peripheral, generates a first BDF value and a first traffic class value based on the table and the first virtual identification value, determine whether the first virtual identification value satisfies a threshold range, and determine whether to forward the input-output request to an external host device based on whether the first virtual identification value satisfies the threshold range.

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

Software sharing across multiple cores
Patent No. 12242379

Inventor(s): Kedar Chitnis (Bangalore, , IN), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Mohd Farooqui (Bangalore, , IN), Prithvi Shankar Yeyyadi Anantha (Bangalore, , IN), Shailesh Ghotgalkar (Bangalore, , IN), Sriramakrishnan Govindarajan (Bangalore,
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18082693 on 12/16/2022 (809 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a method includes storing code for a first central processing unit (CPU) executing a first application in a first region of a memory, and storing code for a second CPU executing a second application in a second region of the memory. The method includes storing shared code for the first CPU and the second CPU in a third region of the memory. The method includes storing read-write data for the first CPU in a fourth region of the memory and storing read-write data for the second CPU in a fifth region of the memory. The method includes translating a first address from a first unique address space for the first CPU to a shared address space in the third region, and translating a second address from a second unique address space for the second CPU to the shared address space in the third region.

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

Virtual addresses for a memory system
Patent No. 12242385

Inventor(s): Bryan Hornung (Plano, TX), Tony M. Brewer (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Holland Hart LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17647579 on 01/10/2022 (1149 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for virtual addresses for a memory system are described. In some examples, a virtual address space may be shared across a plurality of memory devices that are included in one or more domains. The memory devices may be able to communicate with each other directly. For example, a first memory device may be configured to generate a data packet that includes an identifier and an address that is included in the shared virtual address space. The data packet may be transmitted to a second memory device based on the identifier, and the second memory device may access a physical address based on the address.

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

Methods and apparatus to estimate consumed memory bandwidth
Patent No. 12242392

Inventor(s): Abhishek Shankar (Sugar Land, TX), Daniel Wu (Plano, TX), Denis Beaudoin (Rowlett, TX), Gregory Shurtz (Houston, TX), Patrick Kruse (Richmond, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17892693 on 08/22/2022 (925 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: bandwidth estimator circuitry configured to: obtain a first memory transaction; and determine a consumed bandwidth associated with the memory transaction; and gate circuitry configured to: permit transmission of the memory transaction to a memory controller circuitry; determine whether to gate a second memory transaction generated by a source of the first memory transaction based on the consumed bandwidth of the first memory transaction; and when it is determined to gate the second memory transaction, prevent transmission of the second memory transaction for an amount of time based on the consumed bandwidth.

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

System and method for replay of peripheral device attacks
Patent No. 12242397

Inventor(s): Imityaz Yunus Pathan (Maharashtra, , IN), John Teddy (Missoula, MT), Raja Kannan (Bangalore, , IN), Rajendra Kumar Sharma (Bangalore, , IN), Vinoo Thomas (Tami Nadu, , IN)
Assignee(s): Musarubra US LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Rutan Tucker, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17989488 on 11/17/2022 (838 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a computerized method for emulating processing of a peripheral device including operations of providing an insertion emulation signal to a computing device emulating insertion of the peripheral device to a port of the computing device, intercepting a request for a device descriptor of the peripheral device from a PnP manager operating on the computing device, providing a device descriptor of the peripheral device to the PnP manager, wherein the PnP manager is configured to enumerate the emulated peripheral device, intercepting one or more universal serial bus (USB) request blocks (URBs) from the PnP manager, and responsive to each of the one or more URBs, providing a response to the PnP manager. The insertion emulation signal may emulate a voltage transition on a data line of the port of the computing device. The peripheral device may adhere to a USB standard.

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

Systems and methods for automated and assistive resolution of unmapped patient intake data
Patent No. 12242445

Inventor(s): Robert Edward Gontarek (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Technology Partners LLC (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Alce PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18901250 on 09/30/2024 (155 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automated data record resolution includes: receiving an unmapped data record comprising a plurality of data fields, wherein at least one data field of the plurality of data fields causes a mapping error between the unmapped data record and a plurality of validated data records; generating, from the plurality of validated records, a resolution candidate record for the unmapped data record based on detecting the mapping error between the unmapped data record and the plurality of validated data records; and automatically re-assigning one or more data records of the computer database that are digitally associated with the unmapped data record to the resolution candidate record.

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

System and method of electronic health record permissioning and monetization
Patent No. 12242499

Inventor(s): Ronald Raymond Austring (English Harbour, , AG)
Assignee(s): Technologies IP, LLC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17730851 on 04/27/2022 (1042 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for electronic health record permissioning and monetization that can grant or deny access to patient data and pay one or more entities for access to the data is presented. The present disclosure provides for a system configured to provide a patient the ability to: grant, deny, update, and revoke the permission to read data for a specific entity, and specific properties within that entity, from their personal data records (e.g., an electronic health record, a Global Patient Record (GPR), pharmaceutical records, demographic records, financial records, criminal records, or other suitable personal information). A Data-Read-Permission request can be a Property Collection (PC) containing specific properties that describe the read permission rights and an amount the Data-Client is willing to offer for the Data-Read-Permission rights. This PC can be written as part of a blockchain transaction (TX1), which can be issued by the Data-Client.

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

Cloud resource operations for databases in multiple distributed cloud deployment zones
Patent No. 12242508

Inventor(s): Venkateshwar Parpelli (Frisco, TX), Yang Chen (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18581763 on 02/20/2024 (378 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a cloud system may obtain data via a copy of an application executing in a first cloud deployment zone of the multiple cloud deployment zones, wherein the application has copies executing in respective cloud deployment zones of the multiple cloud deployment zones. The cloud system may store, in a database executing in the first cloud deployment zone, the data with a deployment zone identifier that indicates the first cloud deployment zone, where the multiple cloud deployment zones include respective databases of multiple databases including the database. The cloud system may perform, via a cloud resource in the first cloud deployment zone, an operation using the data based on the data including the deployment zone identifier that indicates the first cloud deployment zone and based on the cloud resource being in the first cloud deployment zone.

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

Method, apparatus, and system for providing linear feature detection of cartographic features
Patent No. 12242519

Inventor(s): Qi Mao (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): HERE GLOBAL B.V. (Eindhoven, , NL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18081346 on 12/14/2022 (811 days app to issue)

Abstract: An approach is provided for linear feature detection of cartographic features. The approach, for example, involves receiving a plurality of linear feature detections that represent one or more linear features of a geographic environment and are detected using at least one sensor. The approach also involves clustering the plurality of linear feature detections into at least one cluster and determining that the at least one cluster forms a polygon. The approach further involves cutting the polygon at one or more cut locations to form a plurality of sub-clusters of the plurality of linear feature detections. The approach further involves extracting respective centerlines for the plurality of sub-clusters and connecting the respective centerlines at the one or more cut locations to generate a network graph of the one or more linear features.

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

Method and system of using NFC technology on eyewear frames, eyewear accessories, and eye drop containers to link users devices with prescriptions and information
Patent No. 12242558

Inventor(s): Willis Dennis Grajales (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17468642 on 09/07/2021 (1274 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to an information distribution marketing ecosystem connecting eyewear, eyewear accessories, signs, stickers to present prescriptions, information or telemedicine connection capabilities based on NFC technology embedded or adapted onto products. The method and system comprising of using mobile applications to program eyeglasses or contact lenses prescriptions, weblink connection, product information, synergistic marketing, appointment scheduling links, and/or virtual audio telemedicine direct links into an NFC tag to one or more products such as signs, stickers, eyewear frames, eyewear accessories. NFC embedded products can be used in pharmacies, medical offices, optical retailer shops, department stores, or eye doctors’’ offices. The NFC tag on selected products and their parts helps to enable a user to use an NFC smartphone to touch the NFC tag, to reach information via centralized connection and/or decentralized connection using the internet.

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

System and method for updating a distributed ledger of a blockchain based on detecting anomalies in blockchain transactions
Patent No. 12242619

Inventor(s): Akhila Mylaram (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17744924 on 05/16/2022 (1023 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system access a blockchain network and conducts a blockchain transaction on a task log in the blockchain network. The system stores the blockchain transaction in a blockchain ledger. The system determines whether the blockchain transaction is associated with an anomaly. The anomaly indicates that the result of the blockchain transaction is unexpected. If it is determined that the blockchain transaction is associated with an anomaly, the blockchain transaction is rejected and removed from the blockchain ledger. Otherwise, the blockchain ledger is updated to indicate that the blockchain transaction is not associated with an anomaly.

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

Mutual transport layer security (TLS) verification using an authorized viewer
Patent No. 12242630

Inventor(s): Brian Christman (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17946159 on 09/16/2022 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods are provided to secure a mutual Transport Layer Security (TLS) verification between a client computer and a server computer, using an authorized viewer. Methods may include intercepting a file at the authorized viewer. Methods may include using a content inspection Artificial Intelligence (AI) module to inspect the data. Methods may include preventing the transmission of malicious data to a server computer.

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

Tunable AI system and models associated therewith based on security clearance level
Patent No. 12242639

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18222527 on 07/17/2023 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and system are provided for tuning an artificial intelligence (‘’AI’’) system. The methods and system may include training the AI system to identify distinct users their distinct interactions. The training may include receiving datatsets related to a plurality of distinct users and their plurality of distinct interactions. The AI system may parse the datasets to arrive at a plurality of sets of distinct interactions performed by respective distinct users, each distinct interaction may be associated with a level of security clearance. The AI system may receive a request from a user to access information. The methods and system may include the AI system initiating a communication with the user. The communication may be compared with the each set of distinct interactions until a user and level of security can be identified. The AI system may prompt the user to access information on the level of security clearance identified.

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

Systems and methods for protection of data across multiple users and devices
Patent No. 12242650

Inventor(s): Tuan Dao (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18316890 on 05/12/2023 (662 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for protection of data across multiple users and devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in privacy server comprising at least one computer processor, a method for protection of data across multiple users and devices may include: (1) receiving, from a first user device, a data sharing permission for the first user device and a data sharing permission for a second user device, the first user device and the second user device associated with the same user; (2) provisioning the data sharing permission for the second user device; and (3) communicating the provisioned data sharing permission to the second user device, wherein the second user device shares data with the first user device according to the provisioned data sharing permission.

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

Domain crossing in executing instructions in computer processors
Patent No. 12242653

Inventor(s): Steven Jeffrey Wallach (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17511756 on 10/27/2021 (1224 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to securing domain crossing using domain access tables are described. For example, a computer processor can have registers configured to store locations of domain access tables respectively for predefined, non-hierarchical domains. Each respective domain access table can be pre-associated with a respective domain and can have entries configured to identify entry points of the respective domain. The processor is configured to enforce domain crossing in instruction execution using the domain access tables and to prevent arbitrary and/or unauthorized domain crossing.

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

Sensor unit with on-device unsupervised learning and classification
Patent No. 12242663

Inventor(s): Mahesh Chowdhary (San Jose, CA), Swapnil Sayan Saha (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. (Coppell, TX)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18063584 on 12/08/2022 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a sensor unit. The sensor unit includes a sensor and low power, low area sensor processing unit. The sensor processing unit performs an unsupervised machine learning processes to learn to recognize an activity or motion of the user or device. The user can request to learn the new activity. The sensor processing unit can request that the user remain stationary for a selected period of time before performing the activity. The sensor processing unit records sensor data while the user performs the activity and generates an activity template from the sensor data. The sensor processing can then infer when the user is performing the activity by comparing sensor signals to the activity template.

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

Customized protective devices and systems and methods for producing the same
Patent No. 12242777

Inventor(s): Timothy John Skapek (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): PROTECT3D, INC. (Durham, NC)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18318476 on 05/16/2023 (658 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for generating a representation of a three-dimensional protective device includes accessing a scan of anatomical data of a target and identifying a reference model of a closest size or proportion to a size or proportion of the target. The method further includes creating a boundary of a three-dimensional protective device using the reference model and the scan of anatomical data of the target. Additionally, the method includes generating a representation of a continuous, three-dimensional surface of the three-dimensional protective device that corresponds to the scan of anatomical data and the reference model within the boundary of the three-dimensional protective device.

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

Management of transport software updates
Patent No. 12242843

Inventor(s): Devang H. Parekh (Dallas, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX), Wilson-Boon Siang Khoo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18540712 on 12/14/2023 (446 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving a software update at a transport of a subset of transports, validating the software update based on one or more of: a period of time when the software update is in use, and a number of utilizations of the software update by the subset of the transports, propagating the software update based on the validating, to a further subset of transports, wherein the further subset of the transports is larger than the subset of the transports.

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

Fast multiple core method and system for chaining isogeny computations
Patent No. 12242847

Inventor(s): Brian C. Koziel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): PQSecure Technologies, LLC (Boca Raton, FL)
Law Firm: Johnson | Dalal (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17787394 on 08/13/2021 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer processing system and method for computing large-degree isogenies having a computer processor resident on an electronic computing device operably configured to execute computer-readable instructions programmed to perform a large-degree isogeny operation by chaining together a plurality of scalar point multiplications, a plurality of isogeny computations, and a plurality of isogeny evaluations. The computer processor has a plurality of computational cores each with an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) operably configured to perform computations within the large-degree isogeny and with a controller operably configured to execute a sequence of core computer-readable instructions to feed data into and out of the ALU in each respective plurality of computational cores that include a primary computational core operably configured to perform the plurality of scalar point multiplications and the plurality of isogeny computations and a secondary computational core operably configured to perform the plurality of isogeny evaluations.

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

Look-up table initialize
Patent No. 12242852

Inventor(s): Dheera Balasubramanian Samudrala (Richardson, TX), Duc Bui (Grand Prairie, TX), Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Rama Venkatasubramanian (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18353170 on 07/17/2023 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: A digital data processor includes an instruction memory storing instructions specifying a data processing operation and a data operand field, an instruction decoder coupled to the instruction memory for recalling instructions from the instruction memory and determining the operation and the data operand, and an operational unit coupled to a data register file and to an instruction decoder to perform a data processing operation upon an operand corresponding to an instruction decoded by the instruction decoder and storing results of the data processing operation. The operational unit is configured to perform a table write in response to a look up table initialization instruction by duplicating at least one data element from a source data register to create duplicated data elements, and writing the duplicated data elements to a specified location in a specified number of at least one table and a corresponding location in at least one other table.

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

Loop execution in a reconfigurable compute fabric
Patent No. 12242884

Inventor(s): Bryan Hornung (Plano, TX), Douglas Vanesko (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Micron Technology, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Law Firm: Schwegman Lundberg Woessner, P.A. (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17402849 on 08/16/2021 (1296 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for performing operations in a reconfigurable compute fabric. A dispatch interface may send a first asynchronous message to a first flow controller of a first synchronous flow. The first asynchronous message may instruct the first flow controller to begin execution of a first-level loop. The first synchronous flow may send a second asynchronous message to a second flow controller of a second synchronous flow. The second asynchronous message may instruct the second flow controller to execute a second-level loop. The first flow controller may receive a third asynchronous message indicating that the second-level loop has completed and that a synchronous flow thread is free for executing a next iteration of the first-level loop.

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

Programmable hardware proxy for assessment of control logic
Patent No. 12242885

Inventor(s): Philip Robinson (Norristown, PA)
Assignee(s): McKesson Corporation (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17710357 on 03/31/2022 (1069 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technologies are provided for a programmable hardware proxy (PHP) for assessment of control logic. A control sequence that controls execution of an automation task within a physical automation system can be accessed to generate a virtual representation of physical control connections among sensor devices and a control device associated with an automation subsystem. The virtual representation constitutes a realistic virtual control interface that can be exposed to the automation subsystem in virtual domain. The virtual control interface can replace the control device in virtual domain, while preserving the functionality of the control device. The virtual control interface constitutes the PHP for the sensors devices and the control device. The PHP can be used to assess control logic for the automation subsystem, without reliance on hardware present in the automation subsystems.

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

Event synchronization in a clustered environment using a distributed timer
Patent No. 12242900

Inventor(s): Michael Anthony Brown (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Newport IP, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17460797 on 08/30/2021 (1282 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing method for providing an event timer for event synchronization across Kubernetes clusters. The event timer is configured to provide event synchronization on behalf of microservice instances in the cloud computing environment. In response to a request for an event timer for a timed event, it is determined whether the requested event timer has been started for a second microservice instance. If the requested event timer has been started, a state of the requested event timer is sent to the first microservice instance If the requested event timer has not been started, the requested event timer is instantiated, and a state of the instantiated event timer is stored in a database. The instantiated event timer is independent of the first and second microservice instances. In response to an expiration of the event timer, a single callback for processing of the event is generated.

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

Systems and methods for sharing information between/among users
Patent No. 12242921

Inventor(s): Brittany Louise Mason (Dallas, TX), Holly Smith (Dallas, TX), Jasmine Chung (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18493485 on 10/24/2023 (497 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example: receiving, from a first mobile communication device of a first user, first information associated with a computer-readable indicia that has been scanned by the first mobile communication device, wherein the computer-readable indicia had been displayed by a second mobile communication device of a second user at a time of being scanned by the first mobile communication device; responsive to receiving of the first information, obtaining from one or more first databases first characterizing data that is descriptive of one or more characteristics of the second user; and sending to the first mobile communication device the first characterizing data, wherein the sending facilitates a presentation by the first mobile communication device of the one or more characteristics of the second user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Context-based communication platform
Patent No. 12243017

Inventor(s): Arun Dhanabal (Flower Mound, TX), Sunita Warrier (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18055163 on 11/14/2022 (841 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method of providing a context-based communication platform includes storing an executable application on a computer readable medium within each remote computer in a plurality of remote computers, wherein when the application is executed the application is associated with an individual user; receiving, at a server and from the application within each remote computer in the plurality of remote computers, user contact data and user context data for each individual user, wherein the user context data includes data regarding at least one of: a role of the individual user; the location of the individual user; and a work assignment of the individual user; storing, in a database that is in communication with the server, the user contact data and user context data for each individual user; receiving, at the server, a communication that includes user context data associated with an intended recipient, the identity of which is unknown, wherein the intended recipient is one of the individual users; and identifying, using the server and the database, the user contact data of the unknown intended recipient based on the user context data associated with the unknown intended recipient.

[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]

System for providing goods and services based on accrued but unpaid earnings
Patent No. 12243025

Inventor(s): Anthony M. Cacheria, III (Coppell, TX), Arthur Martin Holbrook (Carrollton, TX), Barrett Jenkins (Plano, TX), David Hooker (Forney, TX), Kristopher Glover (Dallas, TX), Mohamed Safir Salihu (Coppell, TX), Purnendu Mishra
Assignee(s): Ganart Technologies, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18395056 on 12/22/2023 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for interfacing predetermined services to a user at a fixed location includes a processing platform running an operating system. The system further includes a data store for storing configuration information for enabling the operating system to interface with available physical system resources through the physical system resource interface associated therewith. A communication resource for interfacing with the operating system allows communication of the operating system with a central office for downloading configuration information to selectively enable ones of the available physical system resources to interface with the operating system through associated ones of the physical system resource interfaces in accordance with the configuration information and the predetermined service selected by a user. A plurality of configurations is stored in the data store, and each is associated with a predetermined service and one or more of the available physical system resources.

Systems and methods for dynamically providing float funds for gig-economy workers
Patent No. 12243029

Inventor(s): Anto Chirayil Thomas (Coppell, TX), Subhalakshmi Selvam (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UIPCO, LLC (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18307634 on 04/26/2023 (678 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing system acquires a plurality of gig-income models for a plurality of gig-workers, and each of the plurality of gig-income models includes a corresponding expected income for a respective gig-worker of the plurality of gig-workers over a period of time. The computing system identifies groups of gig-workers to join an income float pool based on the gig-income models of the gig-workers. The computing system transfers funds into or out from an account associated with a gig-worker in the income float pool in response to detecting, from one or more data sources, a difference between an actual income and an expected income of the gig-worker during an additional period of time. Thus, the gig-worker receives a relatively stable income.

Anonymized targeted content delivery
Patent No. 12243055

Inventor(s): Nathan W. Shahan (Plano, TX), Russel Robert Heiser (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): SEGMINT INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: KLEMCHUK PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18487915 on 10/16/2023 (505 days app to issue)

Abstract: When incentivizing vendors to give greater discounts on items or services offered or advertised to specific customers on a third-party website in exchange for reduced advertisement pricing, a vendor enters offer parameters (e.g., item or service for sale, price or discount amount, terms of the offer, a permitted number of acceptances of the offer, etc.) into a user interface along with target customer criteria (e.g., age, gender, minimum income, etc.). The target criteria is matched to customer profile data, and an advertisement generated using the offer parameter information is presented to customers whose profiles match the target criteria. In return for offering larger discounts, a cost per event (CPE) associated with the advertisement is reduced for the vendor. An invoice is generated and transmitted to the vendor, and upon receipt of payment, the advertisement provider remits a portion of the received payment to the website owner.

Transaction and settlement validation service
Patent No. 12243058

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TRETE Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18616184 on 03/26/2024 (343 days app to issue)

Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes receiving an initial order based on a user input. The method includes mapping out correct steps from the initial order to settlement. The method includes validating instructions at each step. The method includes recording data pertaining to permit the settlement of the transaction.

Cryptocurrency storage distribution
Patent No. 12243059

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18230261 on 08/04/2023 (578 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computing platform having at least one processor, a memory, and a communication interface may receive, via the communication interface, a transaction request from a participant. The computing platform may identify a user and one or more linked digital wallets associated with the transaction request. The computing platform then may execute an algorithm for comparing the transaction request to predetermined criteria associated with the one or more linked digital wallets. The computing platform may establish, via the communication interface, a first connection with a user computing device and, while the first connection is established, transmit to the user computing device transaction information which, when executed by the user computing device, causes a notification to be displayed on the user computing device.

Digital reputation management
Patent No. 12243090

Inventor(s): Snehal Desai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP (17 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309472 on 04/28/2023 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments described herein disclose methods and systems for managing a digital reputation of a user. The exemplary method can receive information about an item to be purchased by the user, determine in real-time or near real-time, based on one or more financial factors, a first digital reputation score indicative of an effect of the item on the user’’s digital reputation, determine an alternative item to be purchased instead of the item to be purchased, and determine a second digital reputation score based on the purchase of the alternative item.

Immutable workflows for the encapsulation and modularization of processes
Patent No. 12243103

Inventor(s): Asim Ranginwala (Irving, TX), Matthew Planchard (Austin, TX), Scott Tsuchiyama (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bestow Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18145786 on 12/22/2022 (803 days app to issue)

Abstract: In general, this disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods including receiving a workflow defining (1) a plurality of parameters to be defined during completion of a digital applications, (2) a sequence of operations, and (3) one or more evaluation rules, the workflow having been defined by an external system and received at an integration platform. An application service generates a digital application based on the workflow, the digital application including a reference to the workflow. The integration platform can cause a locked workflow to be immutably stored in a repository at the integration platform. The integration platform sends the digital application to a client device, the digital application configured to be presented on the client device in accordance with the sequence of operations.

Systems and methods for monitoring medical room cleaning
Patent No. 12243229

Inventor(s): Dustin Ryan Campbell (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Stryker Corporation (Portage, MI)
Law Firm: Morrison Foerster LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18053370 on 11/07/2022 (848 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for monitoring cleaning of a medical room includes: receiving imaging of the medical room, the imaging capturing signatures of cleaning deposits on one or more surfaces of the medical room deposited via a cleaning process; analyzing the imaging to: identify one or more surfaces in the medical room that should be cleaned, and determine which of the one or more surfaces have been cleaned by identifying the signatures of the cleaning deposits; and displaying an indication of at least one of: (1) the surfaces that have been cleaned, and (2) one or more surfaces that have not been cleaned.

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

Racially unbiased deep learning-based mammogram analyzer
Patent No. 12243232

Inventor(s): Lakshman Tamil (Plano, TX), Richard Stubblefield (Diablo, CA), Timothy Cogan (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): MedCognetics, Inc (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Aka Chan LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18625028 on 04/02/2024 (336 days app to issue)

Abstract: A racially unbiased mammogram analyzer includes an interface for receiving mammograms; a processor for extracting features of mammograms of general population; a processor for extracting features of mammograms of a specific race. In one embodiment, the general population mammogram features are represented by middle layers of a CNN and the race specific features are represented by the end layer of the CNN network. In one embodiment, the race specific layers of CNN change dynamically according to the race indication done explicitly. In one embodiment the race specific layers of CNN change dynamically according to the race indication given by race indication processor. In one embodiment, the race indications are computed by a network of parallel variational autoencoder networks. In one embodiment, the race indicator computes race specific information to the CNN and are provided by variational autoencoders.

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

Methods and systems for obtaining image data of a vehicle for automatic damage assessment
Patent No. 12243267

Inventor(s): He Yang (The Colony, TX), Marigona Bokshi-Drotar (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17402312 on 08/13/2021 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for facilitating a user of a mobile device obtaining image data of damage to a vehicle for damage assessment includes capturing image data of a vehicle with the mobile device. The mobile device may include an orientation model for capturing the image data. The captured image data is analyzed, and a determination is made of the orientations of the images of the captured image data. In addition, a determination is made as to whether the captured image data can be used for the damage assessment. The captured image data may then be transmitted to a damage estimator computing device for estimating an amount of damage to the vehicle.

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

Efficient object detection using deep learning techniques
Patent No. 12243300

Inventor(s): Deepak Poddar (Bangalore, , IN), Soyeb Nagori (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17512049 on 10/27/2021 (1224 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology relate to using neural networks to detect objects in images. More specifically, some embodiments relate to the reduction of computational analysis regarding object detection via neural networks. In an embodiment, a method of performing object detection is provided. The method comprises determining, via a convolution neural network, at least a classification of an image, wherein the classification corresponds to an object in the image and comprises location vectors corresponding to pixels of the image. The method also comprises, for at least a location vector of the location vectors, obtaining a confidence level, wherein the confidence level represents a probability of the object being present at the location vector, and calculating an upper-bound score based at least on the confidence level. The method further comprises, for at least an upper-bound score based at least on the confidence level, performing an activation function on the upper-bound score, and classifying, via a detection layer, the object in the image.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Text extraction using optical character recognition
Patent No. 12243337

Inventor(s): Brian Fromknecht (Richardson, TX), Chris Demchalk (Frisco, TX), Lokesh Vijay Kumar (Frisco, TX), Ryan M. Parker (Dallas, 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: 18599667 on 03/08/2024 (361 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for extracting text from a document. Different optical character recognition (OCR) tools are used to extract different versions of the text in the document. Metrics evaluating the quality of the extracted text are compared to identify and select higher quality extracted text. A selected portion of text is compared to a threshold to ensure minimal quality. The selected portion of text is then saved. Error correction can be applied to the selected portion of text based on errors specific to the OCR tools or the document contents.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Hierarchical transfer learning system
Patent No. 12243422

Inventor(s): Emrah Akin Sisbot (Menlo Park, CA), Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Xuewei Qi (Mountain View, CA), Yongkang Liu (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17681092 on 02/25/2022 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving the performance of a device in different geographic locations by using transfer learning to provide a customized learning model for the different locations. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving segments of a model from separate members in a geographic hierarchy and assembling the segments into the model. The segments include at least a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The method includes processing sensor data using the model to provide an output for assisting a device.

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

Sound absorbing devices and acoustic resonators decorated with fabric
Patent No. 12243506

Inventor(s): Taehwa Lee (Ann Arbor, MI), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Darrow Mustafa PC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17883925 on 08/09/2022 (938 days app to issue)

Abstract: A sound absorbing device includes an acoustic resonator with an opening and at least one fabric layer extending across the opening. The at least one fabric layer includes reversible actuatable liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) fibers such that an average pore size of the at least one fabric layer increases with decreasing temperature and decreases with increasing temperature. The sound absorbing device also includes at least one of a heater configured to heat the at least one fabric layer such that the average pore size of the at least one fabric decreases and a cooler configured to cool the at least one fabric layer such that the average pore size of the at least one fabric increases. And in some variations a controller configured to command the heater to heat to the at least one fabric layer and command the cooler to cool the at least one fabric layer is included.

[G10K] SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES (sound-producing toys A63H 5/00); METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR [6]

At-speed test of functional memory interface logic in devices
Patent No. 12243603

Inventor(s): Devanathan Varadarajan (Allen, TX), Lei Wu (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18392740 on 12/21/2023 (439 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods to test functional memory interface logic of a core under test utilize a built-in-self-test (BIST) controller to generate test sequences, and a clock-gating circuit to selectively supply the test sequences to a memory input or memory output on the core under test. After an initial data initialization of the core under test at BIST mode, an at-speed functional mode is utilized to capture a desired memory output.

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

Drug alternative recommendation engine for real-time prescription benefit requests
Patent No. 12243630

Inventor(s): Gaspar Reyes (Grapevine, TX)
Assignee(s): Evernorth Strategic Development, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17677319 on 02/22/2022 (1106 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes receiving a prescription benefit request and identifying one or more covered alternative drugs. The method also includes identifying one or more additional alternative drugs based on at least one of the requested drug and determining whether the one or more additional alternative drugs includes at least one covered additional alternative drug. The method also includes determining, for each of the at least one covered additional alternative drug and the one or more covered alternative drugs, an alternative drug value. The method also includes identifying the at least one covered additional alternative drug and the one or more covered alternative drugs having a lowest alternative drug value and generating a request response indicating at least the alternative drug of the at least one covered additional alternative drug and the one or more covered alternative drugs having the lowest alternative drug value.

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

Senior living engagement and care support platforms
Patent No. 12243642

Inventor(s): Nirav Patel (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17725368 on 04/20/2022 (1049 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided herein is an engagement and care support platform (‘’ECSP’’) computer system including at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device for facilitating senior user engagement. The processor is programmed to: (i) register a user through an application, (ii) register a caregiver associated with the user through the application, (iii) generate a senior profile based upon user personal and scheduling data, (iv) build a daily interactive user interface that reflects the senior profile, (v) display the daily interactive user interface at a first client device associated with the user, (vi) cause the first client device to initiate a daily interaction prompt to the user, (vii) determine whether any user interaction was received in response to the daily interaction prompt, and (viii) transmit a daily update message to a second client device associated with the caregiver, including an indication of whether any user interaction was received.

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

Pixel-level based micro-feature extraction
Patent No. 12244967

Inventor(s): Gang Xu (Katy, TX), Jeff Graham (League City, TX), Kishor Adinath Saitwal (Houston, TX), Lon W. Risinger (Katy, TX), Ming-Jung Seow (The Woodlands, TX), Rajkiran K. Gottumukkal (Houston, TX), Wesley Kenneth Cobb (The Wood
Assignee(s): Intellective Ai, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: COOLEY LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17943922 on 09/13/2022 (903 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for extracting micro-features at a pixel-level based on characteristics of one or more images. Importantly, the extraction is unsupervised, i.e., performed independent of any training data that defines particular objects, allowing a behavior-recognition system to forgo a training phase and for object classification to proceed without being constrained by specific object definitions. A micro-feature extractor that does not require training data is adaptive and self-trains while performing the extraction. The extracted micro-features are represented as a micro-feature vector that may be input to a micro-classifier which groups objects into object type clusters based on the micro-feature vectors.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Mobile device location
Patent No. 12241989

Inventor(s): Cory A Moreira (Tampa, FL), Nicholas Patrick Johns (Tampa, FL)
Assignee(s): Intercept LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Merchant Gould P.C. (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18345698 on 06/30/2023 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: Determining location of a mobile device includes determining the proximity of the mobile device to a predetermined location. Based on the proximity determination, a locational accuracy criterion is selected and the location of the mobile device is determined according to the selected locational accuracy criterion.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System in a package modifications
Patent No. 12243794

Inventor(s): Christopher Lloyd Reinert (Frisco, TX), Michael Kenneth Conti (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLC (Sugar Land, TX)
Law Firm: ROTHWELL, FIGG, ERNST MANBECK, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18518852 on 11/24/2023 (466 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing one or more System in a Package (SiP) devices, where the functionality of a packaged SiP device may be modified by additional components.

[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]

Packaged electronic device with film isolated power stack
Patent No. 12243809

Inventor(s): Jonathan Almeria Noquil (Plano, TX), Osvaldo Jorge Lopez (Annandale, NJ), Tianyi Luo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18306808 on 04/25/2023 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a stacked configuration of a first semiconductor die in a first recess in a first side of a first conductive plate, a second semiconductor die in a second recess in a first side of a second conductive plate, a third conductive plate electrically coupled to a second side of the second semiconductor die, and a package structure that encloses the first semiconductor die, and the second semiconductor die, where the package structure includes a side that exposes a portion of a second side of the first conductive plate.

Package substrate with CTE matching barrier ring around microvias
Patent No. 12243835

Inventor(s): Guangxu Li (Allen, TX), Jaimal Mallory Williamson (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17679082 on 02/24/2022 (1104 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multi-layer package substrate includes a first build-up layer including a first dielectric layer and at least a second build-up layer including a second dielectric layer on the first build-up layer. The second build-up layer includes a top metal layer with a surface configured for attaching at least one integrated circuit (IC) die. The first build-up layer includes a bottom metal layer and a first microvia extending through the first dielectric layer, and the second build-up layer includes at least a second microvia extending through the second dielectric layer that is coupled to the first microvia. A barrier ring that has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) matching material relative to a CTE of a metal of the second microvia positioned along only a portion of a height of at least the second microvia including at least around a top portion of the second microvia.

Passives to facilitate mold compound flow
Patent No. 12243849

Inventor(s): Chittranjan Mohan Gupta (Richardson, TX), Jie Chen (Plano, TX), Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Tianyi Luo (Allen, TX), Yiqi Tang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17491378 on 09/30/2021 (1251 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, a semiconductor package comprises a substrate and multiple columns of semiconductor dies positioned approximately in parallel along a length of the substrate. The package also includes multiple passive components positioned between the multiple columns of semiconductor dies, the multiple passive components angled between 30 and 60 degrees relative to the length of the substrate, a pair of the multiple passive components having a gap therebetween that is configured to permit mold compound flow through capillary action. The package also includes a mold compound covering the substrate, the multiple columns of semiconductor dies, and the multiple passive components.

Integrated circuit package for isolation dies
Patent No. 12243911

Inventor(s): Enis Tuncer (Dallas, TX), Matthew David Romig (Allen, TX), Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Yiqi Tang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17017642 on 09/10/2020 (1636 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples of an isolation device, an isolation die that has a set of bond pads is mounted on a first lead frame that has a set of leads. A portion of the bond pads are coupled to respective leads. A first mold material encapsulates the isolation device and the first lead frame forming a first package. The first package is mounted on a second lead frame that has a set of leads. A portion of the first lead frame leads is coupled to respective ones of the second lead frame leads. A second mold material encapsulates the first package and the second lead frame.

Laterally diffused metal-oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) transistor with integrated back-gate
Patent No. 12243939

Inventor(s): Alexei Sadovnikov (Sunnyvale, CA), Gang Xue (San Jose, CA), Pushpa Mahalingam (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17515531 on 10/31/2021 (1220 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described examples include an integrated circuit having a transistor with a first gate on a first gate insulating layer. The transistor also has second gate separated from the first gate by a gate gap. The integrated circuit also includes a channel well at the gate gap extending under the first gate and the second gate. The transistor has a first source in the channel adjacent to an edge of the first gate. The transistor having a second source formed in the channel adjacent to an edge of the second gate separated from the first source by a channel gap. The transistor has at least one back-gate contact, the at least one back-gate contact separated from the first gate by a first back-gate contact gap and separated from the second gate by a second back-gate contact gap.

Pulse width modulator for a stacked half bridge
Patent No. 12244234

Inventor(s): Brent McDonald (Murphy, TX), Pradeep Shenoy (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17957897 on 09/30/2022 (886 days app to issue)

Abstract: An IC is coupled to a power stage having a first half bridge having first and second transistors and a second half bridge having third and fourth transistors. A controller has a first control output to provide first-fourth control signals to the first-fourth transistors. The controller asserts the first-fourth control signals to implement a state sequence. The state sequence includes a first state in which the first and fourth transistors are ON, a second state in which the first and third transistors are ON, a third state in which the second and fourth transistors are ON, and a fourth state in which the second and third transistors are ON. During each switching cycle, the controller implements the first and fourth states with one of the second or third states implemented between the first and fourth states, with every n switching cycles alternating implementation of the second or third states.

[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]

Balun with improved common mode rejection ratio
Patent No. 12244288

Inventor(s): Naveen Mahadev (Bangalore, , IN), Rafi Mahammad (Bangalore, , IN), Shagun Dusad (Bangalore, , IN), Vysakh Karthikeyan (Kerala, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18531264 on 12/06/2023 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: A balun includes a first winding which has a first terminal coupled to an input, and a second terminal coupled to a reference potential terminal. The balun includes a second winding magnetically coupled to the first winding. The second winding has a first terminal coupled to a first differential output, a second terminal coupled to a second differential output, and a tap coupled to the reference potential terminal. The balun includes a first capacitor which has a first terminal coupled to the first winding and a second terminal coupled to the second winding. The balun includes a third winding which has a first terminal coupled to the reference potential terminal and a floating second terminal. The balun includes a second capacitor which has a first terminal coupled to the third winding and a second terminal coupled to the second winding.

[H03H] IMPEDANCE NETWORKS, e.g. RESONANT CIRCUITS; RESONATORS (measuring, testing G01R; arrangements for producing a reverberation or echo sound G10K 15/08; impedance networks or resonators consisting of distributed impedances, e.g. of the waveguide type, H01P; control of amplification, e.g. bandwidth control of amplifiers, H03G; tuning resonant circuits, e.g. tuning coupled resonant circuits, H03J; networks for modifying the frequency characteristics of communication systems H04B)

Switch circuit
Patent No. 12244304

Inventor(s): Vipul K. Singhal (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193905 on 03/31/2023 (704 days app to issue)

Abstract: In examples, an apparatus has input and output terminals, and includes a first transistor having a first gate, source, and drain, wherein the first source is coupled to the input terminal, and the first drain is coupled to the output terminal, a second transistor having a second gate, source, and drain, wherein the second gate is coupled to a ground terminal, and the second source is coupled to the first gate, a third transistor having a third gate, source, and drain, wherein the third gate is coupled to an enable terminal, the third source is coupled to the ground terminal, and the third drain is coupled to the second drain, and a fourth transistor having a fourth gate, source, and drain, wherein the fourth gate is coupled to the second drain, the fourth source is coupled to the second source, and the fourth drain is coupled to the input terminal.

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

Charge pump spur correction
Patent No. 12244319

Inventor(s): Jagannathan Venkataraman (Bangalore, , IN), Karthikeyan Gunasekaran (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17977834 on 10/31/2022 (855 days app to issue)

Abstract: In an example, a system includes a phase frequency detector (PFD) coupled to a charge pump, and a loop filter coupled to the charge pump. The system also includes a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) coupled to the loop filter. The system includes a fast Fourier transform (FFT) engine coupled to an output of the VCO, the FFT engine configured to estimate a phase and a magnitude of reference spurs of an input reference signal. The system includes spur correction circuitry coupled to an input of the VCO, the spur correction circuitry configured to correct for the reference spurs of the input reference signal based at least in part on the phase and magnitude of the reference spurs.

[H03L] AUTOMATIC CONTROL, STARTING, SYNCHRONISATION, OR STABILISATION OF GENERATORS OF ELECTRONIC OSCILLATIONS OR PULSES (of dynamo-electric generators H02P) [3]

Method and apparatus to CSI reporting using multiple antenna panels in advanced wireless communication systems
Patent No. 12244383

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: 18046438 on 10/13/2022 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) for channel state information (CSI) feedback comprises a transceiver configured to receive, from a base station (BS), configuration information for the CSI feedback, the configuration information indicating a number of antenna panels (N[subscript]g[/subscript]) at the BS and a codebook mode, wherein N[subscript]g[/subscript]1 and each of the antenna panels comprises antenna ports with a first polarization (P[subscript]1[/subscript]) and antenna ports with a second polarization (P[subscript]2[/subscript]). The UE further comprises a processor operably connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to identify the number of antenna panels (N[subscript]g[/subscript]) at the BS, identify a codebook for the CSI feedback based on the codebook mode configured between a first codebook mode and a second codebook mode, and generate the CSI feedback using the identified codebook. The transceiver is further configured to transmit the generated CSI feedback to the BS.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and apparatus for compression-based CSI reporting
Patent No. 12244384

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: 18464005 on 09/08/2023 (543 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving a configuration about a CSI report, the configuration including information about a codebook, the codebook comprising components: (i) sets of basis vectors including a first set of vectors each of length P[subscript]CSIRS[/subscript]1 for a SD, a second set of vectors each of length N[subscript]3[/subscript]1 for a FD, and a third set of vectors each of length N[subscript]4[/subscript]1 for a DD, and (ii) coefficients associated with each basis vector triple (a[subscript]i[/subscript], b[subscript]f[/subscript], c[subscript]d[/subscript]), a[subscript]i [/subscript]from the first set, b[subscript]f [/subscript]from the second set, and c[subscript]d [/subscript]from the third set; determining, based on the configuration, the components; and transmitting the CSI report including: at least one basis vector indicator indicating all or a portion of the sets of basis vectors, and at least one coefficient indicator indicating all or a portion of the coefficients.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and device in UE and base station for multi-antenna transmission
Patent No. 12244385

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): Didi Wireless Innovatins, LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Cole Schotz P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18587245 on 02/26/2024 (372 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and a device in a User Equipment (UE) and a base station for multi-antenna transmission. The UE transmits a first radio signal in a first time interval, and receives a second radio signal in a second time interval; and then monitors a third radio signal in a third time interval. The first radio signal includes first information, and the second radio signal includes second information. Target information is used for receiving the third radio signal. A time-domain position of the second time interval is used for determining whether the target information is the first information or the second information. A time-domain position of the third time interval is associated to a time-domain position of the first time interval. The UE can select a beam direction corresponding to a downlink channel according to its measurement, thereby improving efficiency and performances of downlink transmission.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Architecture for high performing data plane applications with smart network interface on compute servers
Patent No. 12244516

Inventor(s): Arun Rajagopal (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM USA, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Jackson Walker LLP (Local + 3 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18093516 on 01/05/2023 (789 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for processing data, comprising a compute node having a first processor that is configured to receive a digital data message containing a request for computing services and to allocate processing resources on a network as a function of the request. A smart network interface controller (NIC) having a second processor that is configured to interface with the network and to send and receive data over the network associated with the computing services as a function of one or more policies. The smart NIC configured to receive policy update data and to implement the policy update data and to process the data that is sent and received over the network in accordance with the policy data.

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

Network service integration into a network fabric of a data center
Patent No. 12244520

Inventor(s): Adam Scott Wayne (Keller, TX), David Hess (Arlington, TX), Jason Anthony Lochhead (Frisco, TX), Manikandan Subramanian (Flower Mound, TX), Michael Andra Ballard (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Greenberg Traurig (27 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17895909 on 08/25/2022 (922 days app to issue)

Abstract: Top-of-rack (TOR) switches are connected to a network fabric of a data center. Each TOR switch corresponds to a rack of the data center, and is configured to provide access to the network fabric for computing devices mounted in the rack. In one method, a client device of a user is used to select various network service options. The service options correspond to services that can be provided to computing equipment of the user that is mounted in various racks of the data center. In response to receiving the selection of one or more service options, the network fabric of the data center is configured to connect the computing equipment to the selected services. In one approach, the network fabric is configured by creating and/or configuring one or more virtual networks to provide the connection to the services.

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

Method and apparatus for CSI measurement and reporting
Patent No. 12244537

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Richardson, TX), 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: 17673621 on 02/16/2022 (1112 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving at least one channel state information (CSI) report setting about a first type of quantities CSI(1), . . . , CSI(N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]) for N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]1 remote radio heads (RRHs), each RRH comprising a group of CSI reference signal (CSI-RS) ports, wherein N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]=a number of RRHs; receiving at least one CSI-RS resource setting about a second type of quantities CSI-RS(1), . . . , CSI-RS(N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]) transmitted from N[subscript]RRH [/subscript]groups of CSI-RS ports, wherein at least one of the at least one CSI report setting or the at least one CSI-RS resource setting is not equal to N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]; and based on the at least one CSI report setting and the at least one CSI-RS resource setting: measuring CSI-RS(1), . . . , CSI-RS(N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]); and determining, based on the measurement, CSI(1), . . . , CSI(N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]); and transmitting CSI(1), . . . , CSI(N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Virtual space platform for distribution of messages via multiple channels
Patent No. 12244550

Inventor(s): Hiren Adesara (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): PubNub, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP (12 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18356312 on 07/21/2023 (592 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for distributing messages to subscribers are included. When a processor operating as a virtual space platform receives a message, the processor will analyze the message and determine, based on one or more elements of the message: a virtual space; a channel within the virtual space to which the message is to be assigned; and a quality of service for delivery of the message. The processor will assign the message to the channel. The processor will then transmit the message to one or more subscribers to the channel according to the quality of service.

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

System for identifying and blocking suspect electronic communications based on Artificial Intelligence
Patent No. 12244553

Inventor(s): Michael Wm. Whitaker (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17838978 on 06/13/2022 (995 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementing artificial intelligence, specifically, machine learning techniques to identify malicious emails and, in response, identifying and conducting actions, including reporting the malicious emails to identified internal and/or external entities and preventing the malicious emails from being delivered to email client mailboxes. The machine learning techniques rely on malicious email patterns identified, at least, from previously identified malicious emails and data resulting from continuously crawling the Web and threat intelligence sources. Further, the email clients may be configured to include an add-on feature in which the user can provide a single input to report the email as being suspicious, which results in further analysis to determine whether the email is, in fact, a malicious email.

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

System and method for geotagging users for authentication
Patent No. 12244605

Inventor(s): Manu J. Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17733533 on 04/29/2022 (1040 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for geotagging users for authentication comprises a processor associated with a server. The processor is configured to generate a first geotag based on residence information associated with a first user and to transmit the first geotag to a first user device for assignment to a first avatar associated with the first user in a virtual environment. The processor is further configured to receive an interaction request to authorize an interaction between the first avatar and a second avatar associated with a second user. The processor is further configured to compare a first historical log to a second historical log to determine that the first avatar is associated with the first user. In response to determining that the first avatar is associated with the first user, the processor is further configured to conduct a first step in authorizing the interaction between the first avatar and the second avatar.

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

Apparatuses and methods for detecting suspicious activities through monitored online behaviors
Patent No. 12244619

Inventor(s): Prince Paulraj (Coppell, TX), Sai Sharath Japa (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17480170 on 09/21/2021 (1260 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a first activity undertaken by a communication device during a first communication session, generating, based on the monitoring, first data that indicates an amount of time that is spent on the first activity, comparing, based on the generating, the first data to a threshold, and identifying, based on at least the comparing, an action to take when the amount of time that is spent on the first activity exceeds the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Systems and methods for performing blockchain operations using multi-party computation cohort management groupings
Patent No. 12244743

Inventor(s): Jonathan Ariel Bergknoff (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Coinbase, Inc. (Oakland, CA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17849573 on 06/24/2022 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to an improved platform that provides secure, encrypted communications across distributed computer networks when coordinating cryptography-based digital repositories in order to perform blockchain operations in decentralized applications. More specifically, the methods and systems provide this improved platform by introducing additional abstraction layers into a production service for computing signatures during multi-party computation (MPC) signing procedures.

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

System and method for unified autodial campaign management
Patent No. 12244767

Inventor(s): Ashish Koul (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): ACQUEON TECHNOLOGIES INC. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Galvin Patent Law LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18537859 on 12/13/2023 (447 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for enhanced outbound campaign management, comprising a campaign management console, a data services engine, a traffic shaper, an agent desktop, Control agent desktop, an autodialer, and a simple dialer which allows enterprises to conduct unified communications campaigns without differentiating between prior expressed written consent consumers, and those who have not provided prior expressed written consent, to being autodialed or receiving artificial or pre-recorded voice messages, allowing for compliance with regulations regarding such consent without splitting or bifurcating or otherwise hampering communications campaigns for the enterprise customers.

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

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for analyzing, using AI engines, resources depicted in audio visual content
Patent No. 12244892

Inventor(s): Oscar Guzman (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Moore Van Allen PLLC (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18096761 on 01/13/2023 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for analyzing using artificial intelligence engines depicted in audio visual content. The system is configured for determining that a user has accessed a first audio visual content on an audio visual content providing platform, performing a frame-by-frame analysis to determine one or more resources depicted in the first audio visual content, identifying one or more third party systems associated with the one or more resources, crawling the one or more third party systems associated with the one or more resources, extracting resource information associated with the one or more resources from the one or more third party systems based on crawling the one or more third party systems, and embedding the resource information associated with the one or more resources in the first audio visual content.

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

RGB-IR pixel pattern conversion via conversion engine
Patent No. 12244937

Inventor(s): Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Hrushikesh Garud (Bangalore, , IN), Pandy Kalimuthu (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Allu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18309055 on 04/28/2023 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improvements to pixel pattern conversion, upsampling, and IR decontamination processes. An example includes an image processing pipeline comprising an upstream component, a pattern conversion component downstream with respect to the upstream component in the image processing pipeline, and a downstream component relative to the pattern conversion component. The pattern conversion component is configured to obtain RGB-IR pixel data produced by the upstream component of the image processing pipeline and convert the RGB-IR pixel data into RGB pixel data and IR pixel data using a conversion engine. The conversion engine is configured to demosaic the RGB-IR pixel into the RGB pixel data and the IR pixel data, remosaic the RGB pixel data into an RGB pattern and the IR pixel data into an IR pattern and remove IR contamination from the RGB pixel data of the RGB pattern for use by the downstream component.

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

Defective pixel detection
Patent No. 12244979

Inventor(s): Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Hrushikesh Garud (Bangalore, , IN), Jing-Fei Ren (Plano, TX), Mayank Mangla (Allen, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Allu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17983905 on 11/09/2022 (846 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to defective pixel detection and correction, and more specifically to using threshold functions based on color channels to compare pixel values to threshold values. A method is provided herein that comprises identifying a color channel of an image pixel in a frame and identifying a threshold function based at least on the color channel. The method further comprises applying the threshold function to one or more nearest-neighbor values to obtain a threshold value and determining whether a corresponding sensor pixel is defective based at least on a comparison of the image pixel to the threshold value.

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

Devices and methods for mesh-based fault detection in passive optical networks
Patent No. 12244983

Inventor(s): Bryan Pauling (Rochester, NY), John Valdez (Copper Canyon, TX), Soms Wongbar (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18637407 on 04/16/2024 (322 days app to issue)

Abstract: A PON system includes both a PON via which optical services are delivered and a wireless network overlaying the PON. The wireless network may be a self-organizing wireless mesh network, and may generally operate as a logical signaling pathway via which information regarding optical states/statuses of PON components and/or related information is delivered from the field to back-end servers of the PON system. Accordingly, the system may include multiple in-common nodes (e.g., OLTs, LMTUs, etc.) which are included in both the PON and the wireless network. Based on optical information received via the wireless network, the servers can localize the physical location of a PON fault to a particular geographical region of multiple regions serviced by the PON (in some cases narrowing the fault’’s physical location to a particular span, FDH, or optical terminal), and may dispatch a technician directly to the localized physical location to address the fault.

[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)

Monitoring circuit for photovoltaic module
Patent No. 12244984

Inventor(s): Suheng Chen (Plano, TX), Timothy Patrick Pauletti (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18531870 on 12/07/2023 (453 days app to issue)

Abstract: A monitoring circuit for a photovoltaic module includes a measurement conditioning circuit, a microcontroller circuit, and a transmitter circuit. The measurement conditioning circuit includes a voltage sense terminal, a voltage reference terminal, and a digital measurement data output. The microcontroller circuit includes a digital measurement data input coupled with the digital measurement data output, a modulation clock input, a measurement data stream output, and a transmit select output. The transmitter circuit includes a measurement data stream input coupled with the measurement data stream output, a modulation clock output coupled with the modulation clock input, a transmit select input coupled with the transmit select output, and positive and negative output communication terminals.

[H02S] Generation of electric power by conversion of infra-red radiation, visible light or ultraviolet light, e.g. using photovoltaic [PV] modules (solar heat collectors F24J 2/00; obtaining electrical energy from radioactive sources G21H 1/12; light sensitive inorganic semiconductor devices H01L 31/00; thermoelectric devices H01L 35/00; pyroelectric devices H01L 37/00; light sensitive organic semiconductor devices H01L 51/42) [2014.01]

Apparatuses and methods for facilitating an autonomous detection of high priority frequency bands and ranges
Patent No. 12245137

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: 17702865 on 03/24/2022 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first portion of a communication service via a first signal having a first frequency within a first band of frequencies, subsequent to the obtaining of the first portion of the communication service, obtaining data associated with a plurality of parameters, analyzing at least the data to identify when a scan for a second signal having a second frequency within a second band of frequencies should be performed, wherein the second band of frequencies is different from the first band of frequencies, and scanning for the second signal based on the analyzing. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Control of suspend/resume and deactivate/activate UICC features in device
Patent No. 12245148

Inventor(s): Robert Holden (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17699736 on 03/21/2022 (1079 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an AT command that allows an application service provider to modify suspend/resume (S/R) and/or deactivate/activate (D/A) functionality specified in one or more elementary files of a UICC. The S/R and/or D/A functionality can be influenced by the application service provider without relying on SIM-OTA messages being forwarded by a mobile operator. Other embodiments are disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Type 2 power headroom of a primary cell
Patent No. 12245167

Inventor(s): Esmael Hejazi Dinan (McLean, VA)
Assignee(s): Peninsula Technologies, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18112761 on 02/22/2023 (741 days app to issue)

Abstract: A base station transmits, to a wireless device, at least one message comprising configuration parameters of a plurality of cells. The plurality of cells comprise a primary cell and one or more secondary cells. The base station receives, from the wireless device, a power headroom report (PHR). The PHR comprises a Type 2 power headroom of the primary cell in response to a licensed assisted access cell, of the one or more secondary cells, having an uplink that is configured and activated.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

User equipment (UE)-based positioning non-line of sight (NLOS) error mitigation
Patent No. 12245184

Inventor(s): Manivannan Thyagarajan (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY (Espoo, , FI)
Law Firm: Lippes Mathias LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17781404 on 11/04/2020 (1581 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for user equipment (UE)-based positioning non-line of sight (NLOS) error mitigation. For example, some embodiments described herein may provide for use of a blind-learning-type algorithm for channel bias distribution estimation for UE-based positioning. The UE may perform a calculation of a positioning of the UE using NLOS bias distribution received from a network node, as described elsewhere herein.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for detecting motion events based on channel state information
Patent No. 12245187

Inventor(s): Anjaneya Pericharla (Irving, TX), Sagar Deepak Mahurkar (Frisco, TX), Sanjay Ahuja (Irving, TX), Srirama R. Kalidindi (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17823796 on 08/31/2022 (916 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a first device may obtain first channel state information (CSI) of a second device. The first device may determine that a variance of the first CSI exceeds a variance threshold. The first device may determine that a motion event has occurred based on determining that the variance, of the first CSI, exceeds the variance threshold. The first device may determine a location of the motion event based on the first CSI and second CSI of a third device. The first device may adjust an operation of one or more devices associated with the location based on determining the motion event.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

LTE transmission mask adjustment to maximize performance and reduce interference
Patent No. 12245260

Inventor(s): Alon Ben Ami (Gedera, , IL), Alon Paycher (Moshav Bait Hanania, , IL), Shlomit Ben Yakar (Kefar Saba, , IL), Uri Weinrib (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17556289 on 12/20/2021 (1170 days app to issue)

Abstract: System and methods for using channel quality reports to reduce inter-band interference are disclosed. Channel information is received at a first wireless communication device from a second wireless communication device. The first wireless device is operating in a first frequency range, and the second wireless device is operating in a second frequency range. The first frequency range is adjacent to the second frequency range. A channel quality report is generated at the first wireless communication device. The channel quality report indicates that particular sub-bands in the first frequency range have low channel quality. The particular sub-bands are selected using the channel information.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for channel and interference measurement in a wireless communications system
Patent No. 12245261

Inventor(s): Dalin Zhu (Richardson, TX), Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17657686 on 04/01/2022 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for channel and interference measurement in a wireless communication system. A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving a reporting setting and receiving a resource setting associated with the reporting setting. The reporting setting is configured with a higher layer parameter reportQuantity that is set to at least cri-SINR. The resource setting is configured with a higher layer parameter resourceType that is set to aperiodic, periodic, or semi-persistent. The method further includes receiving a first set of reference signals (RSs) through a first set of RS resources; receiving a second set of RSs through a second set of RS resources; measuring at least one RS in the first or second sets of RSs; and determining, based on the reporting setting and the measured at least one RS, one or more layer-1 signal-to-noise and interference ratios (L1-SINRs).

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Frame structure in NR
Patent No. 12245262

Inventor(s): Salman Khan (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
Law Firm: Flaster Greenberg P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18511322 on 11/16/2023 (474 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present application at least describes a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) including a processor and non-transitory memory including stored instructions which are executed by the processor. The instructions include receiving, from a base station, configuration information indicating a set of channel state information interference channel measurement (CSI-ICM) resources for the WTRU. The configuration information indicates a period and an offset for the set of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions also include receiving, from the base station, downlink control information (DCI) indicating a subset of the set of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions further include measuring the subset of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions even further include transmitting feedback to the base station based on the subset of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions yet even further include receiving a MAC control element (CE) indicating an activation of a CSI report from the base station.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Target disambiguation in a computer mediated communication system
Patent No. 12245299

Inventor(s): Guy R. Van Buskirk (Grapevine, TX), Jesse Alan Montgomery (Rowlett, TX), Kathryn Payne Torrence Shae (Dallas, TX), Ravi Shankar Kumar (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Theatro Labs, Inc. (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17714985 on 04/06/2022 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer mediated communication system includes a plurality of communication devices, a wireless transceiver, a computer system configured to wirelessly communicate with the communication devices via the wireless transceiver and mediate communications among the communication devices. The computer system a memory coupled with a processor. The processor parses, in response to an initiator providing an ambiguous input to the computer mediated communication system requesting a communication interaction, the processor: parses the ambiguous input for information about a desired target of the communication interaction; matches the information about the desired target against maintained target data to select a list of potential targets; computes likelihoods the potential targets of being the desired target; ranks the potential targets based on their respective likelihoods of being the desired target; and disambiguates the ambiguous input by communicatively coupling the initiator with at least one of the potential targets based on the ranking.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

DESIGN PATENTS

Earphone case
Patent No. D1064588

Inventor(s): Steven J. Iseberg (Schaumburg, IL), Timothy S. Monroe (Schaumburg, IL)
Assignee(s): TEAM IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: McAndrews Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29890053 on 04/19/2023 (685 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Drink holder with gun rest and game rack
Patent No. D1064650

Inventor(s): Chase Harton (Ennis, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Decker Jones, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29897791 on 07/19/2023 (594 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Vehicle bumper
Patent No. D1064955

Inventor(s): Victor Garcia (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29908268 on 01/11/2024 (418 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Fender support
Patent No. D1064967

Inventor(s): John P. Jensen (Sanger, TX), Louis Daniel Heilaneh (Denton, TX)
Assignee(s): PACCAR Inc (Bellevue, WA)
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29875027 on 04/27/2023 (677 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Fender support
Patent No. D1064968

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Combined keychain and digital recorder
Patent No. D1065127

Inventor(s): Tan Han Nguyen (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Trancao Ventures LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Fleit Intellectual Property Law (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29881596 on 01/04/2023 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Earphone
Patent No. D1065155

Inventor(s): Darin Hale (Vancouver, WA), Steven J. Iseberg (Schaumburg, IL), Timothy D. Schnell (Del Mar, CA)
Assignee(s): TEAM IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: McAndrews Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29890051 on 04/19/2023 (685 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle body assembly
Patent No. D1065361

Inventor(s): Adam Cole Ewing (McKinney, TX), Casey Christen Jens Christensen (McKinney, TX), Jaime Felix Barajas (Dallas, TX), Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Kent Poteet (Lucas, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29847663 on 07/27/2022 (951 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Golf club head
Patent No. D1065391

Inventor(s): Matt Kovacevich (Carlsbad, CA), Michael Hallack (Carlsbad, CA)
Assignee(s): Topgolf International, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29896581 on 07/05/2023 (608 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Hoverboard
Patent No. D1065399

Inventor(s): Eric Charles Masters (Mount Horeb, WI), Ryan Matthew Follmann (Fitchburg, WI)
Assignee(s): GoLabs Inc. (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29894623 on 06/12/2023 (631 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Fishing lure appendages
Patent No. D1065429

Inventor(s): Heath Snyder (Burleson, TX)
Assignee(s): GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, LLC (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Cabello Hall Zinda, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29856461 on 10/13/2022 (873 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Filter separator
Patent No. D1065537

Inventor(s): Maryellen Keenan (Nutley, NJ), Michele Mauzerall (St. Petersburg, FL)
Assignee(s): STERICUBE SURGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29954950 on 07/30/2024 (217 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Neurostimulator
Patent No. D1065549

Inventor(s): Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Fasikl Incorporated, Hangzhou Fasikl Technology (TX, , CN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29886504 on 03/09/2023 (726 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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Patented: Osteal Therapeutics’ Treatment System for Joint Infections and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 4 with a total of 135 patents granted.

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Week of 3/4/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

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Patented: Osteal Therapeutics’ Treatment System for Joint Infections and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 4 with a total of 135 patents granted.

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS Week of 3/4/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

DESIGN PATENTS

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THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of 3/4/2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)