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

THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS
Week of April 30, 2024 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100)

128 patents granted
Ranked No. 8 in patent production out of 250 metros

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: HUMAN NECESSITIES 11
B: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING 15
E: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS 4
F: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING 3
G: PHYSICS 56
H: ELECTRICITY 33

DESIGN: 5
REISSUE: 1

TOP ASSIGNEES
(NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas) 15
SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison) 12
Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA) 6
Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI) 6
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Plano) 5 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, KR) 4
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano) 3
BMIC LLC (Dallas) 3
SanDisk Technologies LLC (Addison) 3

UNASSIGNED 7

TOP INVENTORS
(NO. OF PATENTS)

Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA) 4
Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA) 4
Eko Onggosanusi (Coppell) 3
Md. Saifur Rahman (Plano) 3
Abhijith Prakash (Milpitas, CA) 2
Carlos Alexander Fenny (Fort Worth) 2
Jiacen Guo (Cupertino, CA) 2
Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA) 2
John Jungwoo Ha (Frisco) 2
Ke Zhang (Shanghai, CN) 2

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UTILITY PATENTS

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

Reconfigurable hat
Patent No. 11969044

Inventor(s): Tamara Lee Lockett (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17145250 on 01/08/2021 (1208 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wearable hat/head garment which can be made up of many braided facets of materials. The process of the flip action, braided materials are stitched together in a circular direction at or to the degrees of 0 to 90 degree angles. The 45-degree angle produces a roll motion, which allows the braids to change the position in which they are. To include the design has an opening at the top and bottom, which give an automatic versatility in styles once flipped upside down and inside out. These hats are created in array of colors and not limited to future colors, fabrics and trims. The hat/head garment collapses into a flat position for storage.

[A42B] HATS; HEAD COVERINGS (headbands, head-scarves A41D 20/00, A41D 23/00)

Modular chair
Patent No. 11969093

Inventor(s): Venkataramu Bangalore (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS, LLC (Chatsworth, CA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17831966 on 06/03/2022 (697 days app to issue)

Abstract: A modular furniture seat assembly comprises a seating portion having a front end, a rear end, a pair of opposing side edges, and a seating connector component on each of the opposing side edges. A back portion is provided and has a lower end, an upper end, and a pair of opposing side edges. The lower end of the back portion connects to the rear end of the seating portion. A pair of lateral support arm assemblies is provided, each having an inner surface and an outer surface, with each of the pair of lateral support arm assemblies having a first arm connector component which is releasably connectable to the seating connector component. The lateral support arm assemblies comprise an armrest portion and a leg portion, with the leg portion supporting the modular furniture seating item when it is an assembled condition.

[A47C] CHAIRS (seats specially adapted for vehicles B60N 2/00); SOFAS; BEDS (upholstery in general B68G)

Towel
Patent No. 11969122

Inventor(s): Tanya Schankel (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): EleryB, LLC (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: Trop, Pruner Hu, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16944349 on 07/31/2020 (1369 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment includes a multi-functional garment, such as a towel.

[A41B] SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS

Spinal cage with modular anchoring elements
Patent No. 11969355

Inventor(s): Bala K Giri (Dallas, TX), Jon Suh (Ambler, PA), Sean Suh (Milltown, NJ)
Assignee(s): CTL Medical Corporation (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: BRAINSPARK ASSOCIATES, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17334555 on 05/28/2021 (1068 days app to issue)

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular anchoring adaptor that engages with existing features of commercially available ALIF cages to help eliminate migration and/or anterior expulsion cause by the instability of the spine, such as lordosis. Such modular adaptor will mate or engage with existing features to enhance anchoring within the vertebral disc space, which space is limited and a low-profile should be maintained.

[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]

Administration of berberine metabolites
Patent No. 11969411

Inventor(s): Terry LaCore (Melissa, TX)
Assignee(s): AXCESS GLOBAL SCIENCES, LLC (Salt Lake City, UT)
Law Firm: Workman Nydegger (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17341312 on 06/07/2021 (1058 days app to issue)

Abstract: In various implementations, berberine metabolites, such as dihydroberberine and/or tetrahydroberberine, may be administered to manage blood glucose levels, increase ketone levels (e.g., blood concentration of ketones), and/or for therapeutic purposes in humans. The administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of berberine metabolites, such as dihydroberberine, may reduce fasting blood glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, and/or improve blood ketone response. In some implementations, berberine metabolites may be administered with one or more other compounds.

[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)

Combination therapy of crenolanib and apoptosis pathway agents for the treatment of proliferative disorders
Patent No. 11969420

Inventor(s): Vinay K. Jain (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): AROG PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17320455 on 05/14/2021 (1082 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for treating a proliferative disorder comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of crenolanib or a salt thereof in combination with pharmaceutical agent targeting apoptosis pathway proteins wherein the crenolanib and other agent are provided at least one of sequentially or concomitantly in a subject for use in the treatment of the proliferative disease, wherein the subject is a human subject.

Cosmetic compositions and methods of their use
Patent No. 11969498

Inventor(s): David Gan (Addison, TX), Patricia Jacoby (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): MARY KAY INC. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17655028 on 03/16/2022 (776 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described herein are compositions useful for moisturizing and/or improving the appearance of skin by evening skin tone and/or reducing the appearance of dark spots or hyperpigmentation. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as [i]lactobacillus [/i]ferment; [i]Ferula foetida [/i]root extract; [i]Helianthus annuus [/i](sunflower) seed extract; [i]Terminalia ferdinandiana [/i]fruit extract, and niacinamide.

Use of immune modulators to improve nerve regeneration
Patent No. 11969522

Inventor(s): Edward Keefer (Dallas, TX), Jonathan Cheng (Dallas, TX), Srikanth Vasudevan (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Highlander PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16922355 on 07/07/2020 (1393 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure describes the use of immune modulators to promote nerve growth and regeneration, particularly in the context of nerve deficit stemming from trauma and disease. In particular, the disclosure provides for the use of CXCR4 antagonsists, STAT3 activators, and an agent that increase nitric oxide, alone or in combination, to treat nerve deficit conditions.

[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]

Neurostimulator output switching circuitry with self-test mode
Patent No. 11969600

Inventor(s): Daran DeShazo (Lewisville, TX), Gavin Rade (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17355677 on 06/23/2021 (1042 days app to issue)

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) includes one or more stimulation engines (SEs) and selectively connectable output switching circuitry for driving a plurality of output nodes associated with a respective plurality of electrodes of the IMD”s lead system when implanted in a patient. The output switching circuitry may be configured to facilitate self-test mode (STM) functionality in the IMD (e.g., when it is in a hermetically sealed package) by using a dual mode switch in series with a stimulation engine selection switch with respect to each output node in the output switching circuitry under mode selection control.

[A61N] ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B 18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infra-red radiators for heating H05B) [6]

Medical device lead conductor to terminal interface
Patent No. 11969602

Inventor(s): Aaron Raines (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17460023 on 08/27/2021 (977 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide radial exterior weld terminal configurations for medical device leads are described. A radial exterior weld terminal may comprise an annular conductive structure having a radial exterior weld interface feature, wherein a medical device lead may comprise one or more radial exterior weld terminals. A radial exterior weld interface feature may be disposed at an end of the annular conductive structure and may configure the annular conductive structure to accept a non-axially directed portion of a conductive wire for interfacing a conductor with a weld location on an outer surface of the radial exterior weld terminal. The radial exterior weld interface feature may comprise a truncated aperture configured for the non-axially directed portion of conductive wire to traverse from the inner space to the outer surface. The truncated aperture may comprise a dimple member depressed into the interior space of the annular conductive structure.

Systems and methods for noise filtering in implantable medical device charging systems
Patent No. 11969605

Inventor(s): Edward Lundberg (Frisco, TX), Hongxuan Zhang (Austin, TX), Luis Ortiz Hernandez (Plano, TX), Nicholas Sachs (Los Angeles, CA), Santhosh Seetharaman (Plano, TX), Seil Oh (Dallas, TX), William Winstrom (Leander, TX)
Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17412802 on 08/26/2021 (978 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for wirelessly charging an implantable medical device. An external charging device includes a coil, signal generating circuitry to drive current through the coil at a charging frequency to induce current in a second coil in the implantable medical device, monitoring circuitry to generate an output signal to monitor charging operations, and a comb filter. The comb filter is configured to apply filtering to the output signal to remove noise from the output signal, wherein the filtering is applied based on the charging frequency. The external charging device is configured to process the filtered output signal to detect a circuit state of charging circuitry of the implantable medical device during charging operations, and the external charging device is configured to vary the charging frequency based, in part, on detection of the circuit state of the charging circuitry of the implantable medical device.

Card protector
Patent No. D1024551

Inventor(s): Ricky Lee Watson, Sr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): RW AW COLLECTIBLES LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29903620 on 09/26/2023 (217 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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

Surface-enhanced copper filter for air purification and system and method for using
Patent No. 11969679

Inventor(s): Matthew Mashburn (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Hemingway Hansen, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17206417 on 03/19/2021 (1138 days app to issue)

Abstract: A surface-enhanced copper filter for air purification and a filter assembly with a surface-enhanced copper filter composed, at least in part, of substantially pure copper. The surface-enhanced copper filter uses the anti-microbial and electrostatic properties of elemental copper to inactivate biological contaminants and remove biological contaminants and other pollutants from the air. Also disclosed is a system and method using a filter assembly having a surface-enhanced copper filter to purify air. The disclosed surface-enhanced copper filter can be used in a stationary or mobile HVAC system or in a mobile air purification system.

[B01D] SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D, by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B, by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges B04B; vortex apparatus B04C; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B 9/02) [5]

Dual dispersed MOx-CuOx/Co[subscript]3[/subscript]O[subscript]4 [/subscript]supported metal oxide catalysts for direct NOx decomposition
Patent No. 11969715

Inventor(s): Benjamin A. Grayson (Ann Arbor, MI), Charles A. Roberts (Farmington Hills, MI), Torin C. Peck (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: 17581645 on 01/21/2022 (830 days app to issue)

Abstract: A catalyst for direct decomposition removal of NOx from an exhaust gas stream to N[subscript]2 [/subscript]and O[subscript]2[/subscript], the catalyst comprising a dual dispersed supported metal oxide material, which comprises MOx-CuOx dispersed on a CO[subscript]3[/subscript]O[subscript]4 [/subscript]spinel oxide support, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Zn, Ce, Mg, Tb, and Gd. The dual dispersed supported metal oxide catalysts have good activity and selectivity for N[subscript]2[/subscript].

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

Sorting of plastics
Patent No. 11969764

Inventor(s): Isha Kamleshbhai Maun (Arlington, TX), Nalin Kumar (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID), Sortera Technologies, Inc. (Markle, IN)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17667397 on 02/08/2022 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting of plastic materials utilizing a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which may then be sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification.

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

Electronic device peripheral cleaning cabinet
Patent No. 11969770

Inventor(s): Eugenio Villarico (Baguio, , PH), Gerald De Vera (Baguio, , PH), Jesusa Teomarie Tugab (Baguio, , PH)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17736476 on 05/04/2022 (727 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an electronic device peripheral cleaning cabinet and a method for cleaning such peripherals. In an example, a peripheral cleaning cabinet includes a cabinet body, a door, a cabinet gas line, and a support shelf. The cabinet body includes an exhaust port. The door is mechanically coupled to the cabinet body. The cabinet gas line includes a gas valve and a nozzle. The gas valve is fluidly coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is disposed in the cabinet body. The cabinet gas line is configured to supply a gas to flow into the cabinet body. The support shelf is disposed in the cabinet body and is configured to support a peripheral. The support shelf is configured to allow the gas to flow from the nozzle, through the support shelf, and to the exhaust port.

[B08B] CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL (brushes A46; devices for domestic or like cleaning A47L; separation of particles from liquids or gases B01D; separation of solids B03, B07; spraying or applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; cleaning devices for conveyors B65G 45/10; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C 7/00; inhibiting corrosion or incrustation in general C23; cleaning streets, permanent ways, beaches or land E01H; parts, details or accessories of swimming or splash baths or pools, specially adapted for cleaning E04H 4/16; preventing or removing electrostatic charges H05F)

Systems and methods for automated tip transfer
Patent No. 11969814

Inventor(s): James D. Womack (Lexington, KY), John D. Arthur (Georgetown, KY), Terry A. Lee (Shelbyville, KY)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER HAMPTON LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17406799 on 08/19/2021 (985 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for exchanging electrode tips, e.g., electrode tips used in resistance spot welding, and disposing of used/unusable electrode tips. Used/unusable electrode tips may be collected, e.g., while within an assembly line. Such used/unusable electrode tips may be routed to a receptacle(s) reside outside the assembly line. Accordingly, disposing or removing of the used/unusable electrode tips can be accomplished without stopping the assembly line, and decreasing any chance for safety events.

[B23K] SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D)

Method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for controlling a serving robot
Patent No. 11969897

Inventor(s): John Jungwoo Ha (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bear Robotics, Inc. (Redwood City, CA)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17375334 on 07/14/2021 (1021 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for controlling a serving robot is provided. The method includes the steps of: acquiring first sensor data on at least one object placed on a support coupled to a serving robot, using at least one first sensor coupled to the serving robot; deciding whether the at least one object is a serving object on the basis of the first sensor data, and when the at least one object is decided to be a serving object, determining properties of illumination of the serving robot to be applied to the serving object on the basis of the first sensor data; and dynamically changing the properties of the illumination of the serving robot on the basis of information on surroundings acquired during travel of the serving robot.

[B25J] MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES (robotic devices for individually picking fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D 46/30; needle manipulators for surgery A61B 17/062; manipulators associated with rolling mills B21B 39/20; manipulators associated with forging machines B21J 13/10; means for holding wheels or parts thereof B60B 30/00; cranes B66C; arrangements for handling fuel or other materials which are used within nuclear reactors G21C 19/00; structural combination of manipulators with cells or rooms shielded against radiation G21F 7/06) [5]

Extrusion process and assembly for producing a roof ditch molding having a bright film exterior layer
Patent No. 11969930

Inventor(s): Gerald N. Strich (North Branch, MI), Kevin Charles Baxter (Goodrich, MI), Timothy John Brown (Bruce Township, MI)
Assignee(s): Bank of America, N.A., As Administrative Agent (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17529488 on 11/18/2021 (894 days app to issue)

Abstract: An extrusion process for creating a roof ditch molding including forming a main body from a plastic material in a first stage extrusion, conveying the main body through a stacked array of die plates and into a first stage cooling tank, and communicating the main body from an outlet of the first stage cooling tank to a second stage extruder with crosshead die for applying a skim film bonding layer to the main body. Additional steps include applying a decorative layer over the skim bonding layer, communicating the main body to a third stage extruder with cross head die for applying wing portions in partially overlapping fashion along opposite side edges of the decorative layer and drawing the completed ditch molding through a second stage cooling tank prior to conducting one or more finishing operations.

[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]

Systems for expelling debris
Patent No. 11970142

Inventor(s): David M. Goemer (Frisco, TX), Evan Vijithakumara (Frisco, TX), Imad Zahid (Carrollton, TX), Lizbeth Jurado (El Paso, TX), Lou Pope (Flower Mound, TX), Yuho Kozu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17235748 on 04/20/2021 (1106 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for dislodging debris from one or more surfaces includes an air inlet, an air outlet fluidly coupled with the air inlet, an air jet forming a trainable air stream between the air inlet and the air outlet, and a vibration device comprising a vibration controller, and one or more vibrators. The vibration device creates vibrations such that debris on the one or more surfaces is dislodged such that debris is captured in the trainable air stream, and the air stream carries the dislodged debris to the air outlet.

[B60S] SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Systems and methods for efficiently switching railcars in a railroad yard
Patent No. 11970195

Inventor(s): April Y. Kuo (Colleyville, TX), Dasaradh R. Mallampati (Trophy Club, TX), Kevin N. Crook (Fort Worth, TX), Paul Kuhn (Fort Worth, TX), Thomas C. Simmons (Trophy Club, TX), Vishal Badyal (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz, PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18522186 on 11/28/2023 (154 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for switching railcars at a railroad yard includes accessing a list of selected railcars for an outgoing train. The method further includes generating a plurality of train consists that each comply with a set of train rules. The method further includes displaying indications of the generated train consists and their associated number of railyard switch moves on an electronic display. The method further includes receiving a user selection of a desired train consist from the plurality of displayed train consists. The method further includes generating a plurality of switch lists according to the desired train consist and a current inventory of railcars in the railyard. The switch lists include instructions about how to form the desired train consist in the railyard. The method further includes displaying the plurality of switch lists on the electronic display.

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

Causing a difference between steering angles of front wheels or rear wheels of a vehicle in a park mode
Patent No. 11970231

Inventor(s): Adam R. VanAntwerp (Chelsea, MI), Claudia A. Ma (Northville, MI), Corey Zwegers (Dexter, MI), Robert C. MacArthur (Ypsilanti, MI), Shigenori Shibata (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: 17319172 on 05/13/2021 (1083 days app to issue)

Abstract: A vehicle can include a first wheel, a second wheel, and a steering system. Either both the first wheel and the second wheel can be front wheels or both the first wheel and the second wheel can be rear wheels. The steering system can be configured to concurrently cause: (1) a steering angle of the first wheel to be at a first angle and (2) a steering angle of the second wheel to be at a second angle. A difference angle can be a difference of the first angle subtracted from the second angle and can be greater than an angle determined to comply with Ackermann steering geometry. Such a difference angle can act to securely brake the vehicle when the vehicle is parked at a location at which a three-dimensional shape of a topological relief of the location can complicate an effort to securely brake the vehicle.

[B62D] MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motorcycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

Hybrid propulsion drive train system for tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 11970277

Inventor(s): Carlos Alexander Fenny (Fort Worth, TX), John Robert Wittmaak, Jr. (Newark, TX), Joseph Scott Drennan (Dallas, TX), Mike John Ryan (Colleyville, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18342997 on 06/28/2023 (307 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention includes a hybrid propulsion system for an aircraft comprising: an engine disposed within a fuselage of the aircraft, two electrical generators disposed within the fuselage and connected to the engine, and two nacelles. Each nacelle comprises a proprotor, and each nacelle houses two electric motors connected to the proprotor. Each electrical generator is connected to the two electric motors in each nacelle. The proprotors provide lift for vertical takeoff and landing in a helicopter mode. A fan is coupled to the fuselage and connected to two additional electric motors. Each additional electric motor is connected to one of the two electric generators. The fan provides thrust for forward flight during an airplane mode. The airplane mode includes increasing power to the fan while decreasing power to the proprotors to zero.

[B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT

Dual motor input with overrunning clutch
Patent No. 11970283

Inventor(s): Daniel B. Robertson (Southlake, TX), Kirk L. Groninga (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18115265 on 02/28/2023 (427 days app to issue)

Abstract: A dual-motor system includes a first motor rotationally coupled to a first drive shaft. The first drive shaft is coupled to a common shaft couplable to a rotationally driveable member. The dual-motor system also includes a second motor rotationally coupled to a second drive shaft. The second drive shaft is coupled to the common shaft. The first motor and the second motor are coaxially aligned with the first drive shaft passing through the second drive shaft.

[B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT

Probeless airspeed and angle of attack measurements for propeller driven vehicles
Patent No. 11970284

Inventor(s): Kip Gregory Campbell (Hurst, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16804137 on 02/28/2020 (1523 days app to issue)

Abstract: An exemplary method to determine an airspeed and an angle of attack of a propeller powered vehicle includes determining the power delivered to the propeller, the air density, a propeller power coefficient, an advance ratio for the propeller, and the airspeed using the advance ratio and determining the angle of attack using the airspeed.

[B64D] EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT

Apparatus and a method for determining a resource remaining datum of an electric aircraft
Patent No. 11970294

Inventor(s): Steven J. Foland (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Beta Air, LLC (South Burlington, VT)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes P.C. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17824382 on 05/25/2022 (706 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a resource remaining datum of an electric aircraft is disclosed. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive aircraft data from at least a sensing device, wherein the at least a sensing device is configured to measure at least a parameter of a battery pack of the electric aircraft and generate aircraft data as a function of the at least a parameter of the battery pack of the electric aircraft. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to determine a reserve energy as a function of a flight mode of the electric aircraft and determine a resource remaining datum as a function of the aircraft data and the reserve energy, wherein the resource remaining datum is related to the battery pack of the electric aircraft. NULL

Method and system for digital record verification
Patent No. 11972396

Inventor(s): Cameron Fowler (Fort Worth, TX), Matthew Sullivan (Austin, TX)
Assignee(s): Digital Seat Media, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Vos-IP, LLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17936186 on 09/28/2022 (580 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed that enable a mobile device to use an encoded tag to initiate and maintain communications with at least one remote server; wherein the encoded tag is positioned to identify a point of interest, and in response to using the mobile device to scan the encoded tag, communications regarding the point of interest may be initiated such that a single encoded tag may be used to obtain and update recorded information about the point of interest, to notify others about an issue related to the point of interest, to log into the system, and to wait to be alerted about an issue related to the point of interest; wherein if an issue relating to a point of interest has been reported, the system and method may monitor the reported issue to ensure that an action has been taken to address the reported issue.

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

Aryl ethers and uses thereof
Patent No. RE049948 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Bin Wang (Dallas, TX), Darryl David Dixon (Somerset, NJ), Eli M. Wallace (Richardson, TX), Hanbiao Yang (Coppell, TX), James P. Rizzi (Irving, TX), John A. Josey (Dallas, TX), Jonas Grina (Coppell, TX), Paul Wehn (Dal
Assignee(s): Peloton Therapeutics, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17592108 on 02/03/2022 (817 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to HIF-2 inhibitors and methods of making and using them for treating cancer. Certain compounds were potent in HIF-2 scintillation proximity assay, luciferase assay, and VEGF ELISA assay, and led to tumor size reduction and regression in 786-O xenograft bearing mice in vivo. Patent Class: N/A

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

Crash cushion
Patent No. 11970826

Inventor(s): Patrick Leonhardt (Loomis, CA), Sean Thompson (Elk Grove, CA)
Assignee(s): VALTIR, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Crowell Moring LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17337091 on 06/02/2021 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: A crash cushion includes overlapping first and second rail sections coupled with a fastener. The first rail section is moveable relative to the second rail section from a pre-impact position to an impact position in response to an axial impact to the guardrail assembly. The first rail section includes an elongated slot aligned with the fastener and having a first length. A support post is releasably connected to the first rail section and is rotatable to a laid over position after the first rail section has moved a first travel distance, wherein the first length is greater than or equal to the first travel distance.

[E01F] ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE

Process for assembling a fire- , smoke- , sound- and/or water-proof system within a dynamic curtain wall faade
Patent No. 11970855

Inventor(s): Arndt Andresen (Lake Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Hilti Aktiengesellschaft (Schaan, , LI)
Law Firm: Grneberg and Myers PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17438457 on 03/02/2020 (1520 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described is a process for assembling a fire-, smoke-, sound- and/or water-proof system within a dynamic curtain wall faade using a tubular sealing element comprising a thermally resistant flexible foam material for insulating and sealing.

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

Steep slope roofing panel system and method
Patent No. 11970856

Inventor(s): Eric R. Anderson (Montclair, NJ), Walter R. Zarate (Prospect Park, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18168924 on 02/14/2023 (441 days app to issue)

Abstract: A steep slope roofing panel system includes an underlayment and a plurality of roofing panels installed atop the underlayment. The panels may be installed to provide both protection from the environment and watershedding. Alternatively, the panels and the underlayment may share the watershedding functions of the roof, with one as a primary watershedding component and the other as an auxiliary watershedding component. The roofing system may be custom manufactured off-site based upon predetermined measurements and characteristics of a roof and its protrusions. Alternatively, the roofing system may be custom manufactured at the job site based upon such measurements and characteristics. Each panel may be assigned to a location on the roof and may include imprinted instructions regarding cutting and/or bending the panel to form flashing, drip edges, or other features, as well as the panel”s location and installation sequence on the roof.

Contoured mesh ridge vents
Patent No. 11970864

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Sudhir Railkar (Wayne, NJ), Walter Zarate (Prospect Park, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18130611 on 04/04/2023 (392 days app to issue)

Abstract: Ridge vents and deck covers are disclosed that have a fibrous mesh mat and a moisture barrier. The mesh mat may be contoured to define a variety of structures and may have regions of relatively higher fiber density and regions of relatively lower fiber density. Solar cells may be exposed on the ridge vents to collect solar energy when the vents are exposed to sunlight.

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

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

Oil country tubular goods casing coupling
Patent No. 11970913

Inventor(s): Bowman A. Urech (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): OCTG CONNECTIONS, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18313916 on 05/08/2023 (358 days app to issue)

Abstract: A threaded coupling comprising a first end, a second end, a first portion of the threaded coupling defining a first thread profile, a second portion of the threaded coupling defining a second thread profile different from the first thread profile, where at least two threads of the second thread profile proximate to the second end are reduced in height according to an extra machining angle.

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

Air mover refrigerant leak detection and risk mitigation
Patent No. 11971184

Inventor(s): Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Rheem Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17880509 on 08/03/2022 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: An air mover system for use in an indoor unit of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a blower comprising a motor and a blower control unit configured to control operations of the motor. The blower control unit includes a controller and a sensor communicably coupled to the controller. The sensor is configured to sense air inside the indoor unit and to provide sensor information to the controller. The controller is configured to determine whether a refrigerant is present in the air based on the sensor information and to control the blower to move the air out of the indoor unit in response to determining that the refrigerant is present in the air.

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

Firearm suppressor with gas deflector
Patent No. 11971235

Inventor(s): Byron S. Petersen (Springfield, OR)
Assignee(s): TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS, LLC (Garland, TX)
Law Firm: Burdick Patents, P.A. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18171219 on 02/17/2023 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for firearm sound suppressors including a gas deflector. In one example, a suppressor comprises a housing, a projectile entrance, a projectile exit, one or more baffles, and a deflector chamber. The deflector extending outward from the housing and the deflector curving around a central axis of the suppressor.

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

P H Y S I C S

Vehicle driving settings control system and methods for operating same
Patent No. 11971270

Inventor(s): Masashi Nakagawa (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17066176 on 10/08/2020 (1300 days app to issue)

Abstract: A driving settings control system and method for controlling operating conditions of a vehicle component. The method includes determining a route to a destination in response to receiving the destination from the vehicle, identifying triggers along the route, determining operating conditions of one or more vehicle components of the vehicle corresponding to the triggers, and transmitting control instructions to the vehicle including the route, the operating conditions of the one or more vehicle components, and executing commands instructing the vehicle to accept the operating conditions of the one or more vehicle components as the vehicle approaches locations of the triggers.

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

Anisotropic magneto-resistive sensor flap-measuring systems
Patent No. 11971277

Inventor(s): Brady Garrett Atkins (Euless, TX), Kyle Thomas Cravener (Arlington, TX), Kynn Jerald Schulte (Arlington, TX), Patrick Smith (Fort Worth, TX), Troy Cyril Schank (Keller, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17555104 on 12/17/2021 (865 days app to issue)

Abstract: A rotor-hub-flap anisotropic-sensor system includes a rotor hub, a plurality of anisotropic-sensor arrangements interoperably coupled to the rotor hub and operable to measure flapping of the rotor hub, a plurality of rotor blades connected to the rotor hub, and at least one flight control computer interoperably coupled to the plurality of anisotropic-sensor arrangements.

[G01D] MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; TRANSFERRING OR TRANSDUCING ARRANGEMENTS NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Infrared based core body temperature sensing system and method
Patent No. 11971311

Inventor(s): Katharine Renee Long (Lubbock, TX), Senay Tewolde (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): XTemp LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Scale LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17100482 on 11/20/2020 (1257 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-invasive and a non-contact core body temperature monitoring method and system including an infrared camera, a processor, and a non-transitory computer readable medium with a program for analyzing thermal images of the human eye. The method for using the system that includes isolating ocular thermal images from a facial image; extracting thermal information about the surface of the eye; transitioning the thermal information to a selected model of the eye; estimating a temperature at the back of the eye; optimizing the estimated temperature at the back of the eye, and transmitting the optimized temperature information to an output device.

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

Nanosensors and methods of making and using nanosensors
Patent No. 11971405

Inventor(s): Georgios Alexandrakis (Arlington, TX), Jon Weidanz (Arlington, TX), Muhammad Usman Raza (Arlington, TX), Sai Santosh Sasank Peri (Arlington, TX)
Assignee(s): BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16770841 on 12/11/2018 (1967 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one aspect, molecular sensors and methods of making molecular sensors are described herein. In some embodiments, such a sensor comprises a first layer having a dual nanohole structure and a second layer having at least one nanopore. In some embodiments, the first and second layer define a chip of the sensor. In another aspect, methods of sensing are described herein, which in some embodiments comprise (i) providing a test sample comprising complexed and/or non-complexed biomolecules; (ii) contacting the test sample with the first layer of the molecular sensor; (iii) irradiating the dual nanohole structure of the sensor with a beam of electromagnetic radiation; (iv) optically trapping the biomolecules in the dual nanohole structure and measuring a surface plasmon resonance; (v) applying an electric field across the nanopore of the sensor; and (vi) measuring change in current across the nanopore during one or more translocation events of the biomolecules.

[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)

Beamforming hardware accelerator for radar systems
Patent No. 11971470

Inventor(s): Jasbir Singh (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18322805 on 05/24/2023 (342 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions executable by a processor to process data from a radar circuit having multiple antennas. The instructions direct the processor to iteratively access a NM range matrix indexed by N velocity bins and M antenna combinations to obtain unique XY range slices of the NM range matrix, in which X is a lesser multiple of N and Y is a lesser multiple of M; iteratively access a MS steering matrix indexed by the M antenna combinations and S hypothesis angles to obtain unique YZ steering vector slices of the MS steering matrix, in which Z is a lesser multiple of S; combine the first XY range slice with the first YZ steering vector slice to form an intermediate slice, combine each subsequently accessed XY range slice and corresponding YZ steering vector slice and add the combination to the intermediate slice until a beamforming slice is formed that incorporates data for all M antenna combinations for the particular set of X velocity bins and Z hypothesis angles. An operation is then performed on the beamforming slice.

[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

Ultrasonic equalization and gain control for smart speakers
Patent No. 11971476

Inventor(s): Baher Haroun (Allen, TX), Brian Burk (Dallas, TX), Lei Ding (Plano, TX), Srinath Mathur Ramaswamy (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17364011 on 06/30/2021 (1035 days app to issue)

Abstract: Ultrasonic audio processing circuitry and a method useful in ultrasonic presence detection. An ultrasonic burst generator produces an ultrasonic burst signal at one or more ultrasonic frequencies, and an equalizer equalizes that ultrasonic burst signal according to frequency response characteristics of the speaker and microphone at those ultrasonic frequencies. Driver circuitry drives a speaker with the ultrasonic burst signal, which may be combined with an audible audio signal. An ultrasonic separation filter separates an ultrasonic portion from a signal received at a microphone, and processing circuitry is provided to determine a delay time of an echo corresponding to the ultrasonic burst signal in that separated ultrasonic portion of the received signal. In another aspect, the equalizer equalizes an ultrasonic portion of the signal received at a microphone, according to frequency response characteristics of the speaker and microphone at the ultrasonic frequencies of the burst.

Breathable outdoor network terminal enclosure
Patent No. 11971595

Inventor(s): Erwin Wardojo (McKinney, TX), John Valdez (Copper Canyon, TX)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18242848 on 09/06/2023 (237 days app to issue)

Abstract: An enclosure for retaining at least one networking component includes a shell including a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, an upper wall, and a lower wall that cooperate to retain the at least one networking component, a cover adapted to operably couple with the shell to define an interior volume, at least one venting member, at least one networking component mounting member, and a structure mounting member. The at least one venting member is defined by a portion of the shell to permit airflow from the interior volume to an exterior environment. The at least one networking component mounting member retains the at least one networking component. The structure mounting member is at least partially disposed on an outer surface of the shell to secure the shell with a portion of a structure.

[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]

Hybrid enclosures for power and optical fiber, and enclosures including multiple protective lids
Patent No. 11971596

Inventor(s): Willis F. James (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Hickory, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17270710 on 07/19/2019 (1747 days app to issue)

Abstract: Hybrid enclosures for power and optical fiber are provided herein. A hybrid enclosure includes a power conductor terminal and an optical fiber splice area that are in separate first and second trays, respectively. In some embodiments, the power conductor terminal is a terminal of a circuit that is configured to supply power exceeding 150 Watts. Enclosures including multiple protective lids over power conductor terminal blocks are also provided.

Fiber organizer
Patent No. 11971600

Inventor(s): Morgan Dunn (Dallas, TX), Walter Mark Hendrix (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): viaPhoton, Inc. (Aurora, IL)
Law Firm: Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17502883 on 10/15/2021 (928 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.

Performance arena for robots with position location system
Patent No. 11971727

Inventor(s): Mitch Randall (Longmont, CO), Robert H. Mimlitch (Greenville, TX)
Assignee(s): Innovation First, Inc. (Greenville, TX)
Law Firm: Much Shelist, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17606548 on 04/24/2020 (1467 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.

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

Automated assignment of UAVs to staging pads
Patent No. 11971730

Inventor(s): Kevin Jenkins (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): WING Aviation LLC (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: CHRISTENSEN O”CONNOR JOHNSON KINDNESS PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17521574 on 11/08/2021 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for automated assignment of a staging pad to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes: launching the UAV from a launch location; tracking a drift of the UAV from the launch location; determining a subsequent position of the UAV after the launching based upon geofiducial navigation; calculating an estimated position of the launch location by offsetting the subsequent position by the drift; attempting to match the estimated position to an available staging pad of a plurality of staging pads; and assigning the UAV to the available staging pad when the estimated position successfully matches to the available staging pad.

Low area frequency compensation circuit and method
Patent No. 11971735

Inventor(s): Ariel Dario Moctezuma (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17083512 on 10/29/2020 (1279 days app to issue)

Abstract: A compensation circuit comprising: a first source having an output; a second source having an output; a first transistor having a first current terminal coupled to the output of the first source, a second current terminal coupled to ground and a first control terminal connected to the first current terminal; a second transistor having a second control terminal, a third current terminal coupled to the output of the second source and a fourth current terminal coupled to ground; a first resistor connected between the first control terminal and the second control terminal; and a capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal of the capacitor connected to the second control terminal.

[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]

Discrete power control of components within a computer system
Patent No. 11971773

Inventor(s): Laurent Geffroy (Saint Laurent du Var, , FR), Robert J. Nychka (Wills Point, TX), Sonu Arora (Karnataka, , IN), Vipin Verma (Karnataka, , IN)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18165512 on 02/07/2023 (448 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for discrete power control of components within a computer system are described herein. Some illustrative embodiments include a system that includes a subsystem with a plurality of components (configurable to operate at one or more power levels), a control register (coupled to the plurality of components) including a plurality of bits (each uniquely associated with a one of the plurality of components), and a power controller coupled to, and configurable to cause, the plurality of components to operate at the one or more power levels. The power controller asserts a signal transmitted to the subsystem, commanding the subsystem to transition to a first power level. A first of the plurality of components, associated with an asserted bit of the control register, operates at a second power level corresponding to a level of power consumption different from that of the first power level indicated by the power controller.

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

Automated regional failover
Patent No. 11971791

Inventor(s): Ateet Kumar Awasthi (Mckinney, TX), Chris Fields (Roanoke, TX), Matt Howarth (Garland, TX), Saral Jain (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17887010 on 08/12/2022 (627 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for automatically failing over all services operating on a primary region to a secondary region upon detection or notification of a fault in the primary region. When a fault exists on the primary region, the method traverses each cluster containing services operating on the primary region and prepares an input file including a list of service names identifying each service operating on the primary region. Referencing the input file, the method fails over each service from the primary region to the secondary region by modifying a service weight corresponding to each service. This failover process of services may be done simultaneously with failing over any databases corresponding to the failed-over services from the primary region to the secondary region. The method may also introduce a sleep time after modifying each service weight to avoid any potential throttling issues.

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

Systems and methods for testing components or scenarios with execution history
Patent No. 11971809

Inventor(s): Sireesha Pagolu (Plano, TX), Srinu Dasari (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (New York, NY)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP (19 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17817099 on 08/03/2022 (636 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing components or scenarios with execution history are disclosed. A method may include: receiving, at a testing interface and from an application or program executed by a user electronic device, an identification of a test and one or more data layers of a plurality of data layers in pod to test, the plurality of data layers including a data collection layer, a data ingestion layer, a data messaging layer, a data enrichment layer, and a data connect layer; receiving, by the testing interface, a selection of testing parameters or values for the identified test; retrieving, by the testing interface, the identified test; executing, by the testing interface, the identified test on the identified one or more data layers using the selected testing parameters or values; retrieving, by testing interface, results of the execution of the test; and outputting, by the testing interface, the results.

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

Enhancing memory utilization and throughput in executing a computational graph
Patent No. 11971824

Inventor(s): Chao-Yuan Yeh (Taipei, , TW), Chi-Chung Chen (Taipei, , TW), Wei-Hsiang Yu (Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): AETHERAI IP HOLDING LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17767926 on 09/09/2020 (1329 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for enhancing memory utilization and throughput of a computing platform in training a deep neural network (DNN). The critical features of the method includes: calculating a memory size for every operation in a computational graph, storing the operations in the computational graph in multiple groups with the operations in each group being executable in parallel and a total memory size less than a memory threshold of a computational device, sequentially selecting a group and updating a prefetched group buffer, and simultaneously executing the group and prefetching data for a group in the prefetched group buffer to the corresponding computational device when the prefetched group buffer is update. Because of group execution and data prefetch, the memory utilization is optimized and the throughput is significantly increased to eliminate issues of out-of-memory and thrashing.

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

Systems and methods for content rights portability
Patent No. 11971964

Inventor(s): Jose Eduardo del Valle Diharce (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Rovi Guides, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Haley Guiliano LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17384169 on 07/23/2021 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: The system and methods described allow a content delivery application to provide temporary access to a content item for display on a content access device based on a user obtaining access to the content item initially on another system. The content delivery application receives content accessed confirmation that user access a content item and then monitors whether that access was interrupted. If the access was interrupted, the content delivery application generates a content access bookmark based on a content timeline and stores a content access authorization comprising the content access bookmark and an identifier from the profile. When the user requests the content item, the content delivery application transmits access information corresponding to segments of the content item, based on the content access bookmark to a user”s device.

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

Data store with dynamic filtering for increased accessibility and enhanced security
Patent No. 11972008

Inventor(s): Marcus R. Matos (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17848551 on 06/24/2022 (676 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrating data from multiple computer-based communication platforms and dynamically adjusting search results for search queries received from each of the computer-based communication platforms in response to unique security settings is provided. The methods may include a system. The system may include a centralized database for receive indicators of concern (”IOCs”) from the communication platforms and tag each IOC with an identifier associated with a communication platform from which the IOC was received. The system may also include an API for modifying search queries received from the communication platforms and applying the modified search queries to the centralized database. The system may further include a dynamic filter for dynamically adjusting search results based at least in part on an originator of a search query.

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

Flexible format encryption
Patent No. 11972020

Inventor(s): Trent Jones (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18140073 on 04/27/2023 (369 days app to issue)

Abstract: Encryption is performed at the field level within a data object, in response to an encryption indicator. Encrypted fields are nulled or zeroed out and the encrypted values are stored in encryption metadata with a path identifying the locations of the encrypted fields. An encrypted data key is appended with a decryption identifier and stored in the encryption metadata. The encrypted data object may be reformatted while encrypted. The encrypted data key is extracted from the encryption metadata and the decryption identifier is used to identify a master key used to decrypt the encrypted data key. The data key is used to decrypt the encrypted values and the decrypted values are stored in the fields identified by the paths.

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

Secure message routing
Patent No. 11972030

Inventor(s): Amritpal Singh Mundra (Allen, TX), Eric Lasmana (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17402693 on 08/16/2021 (988 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a method of routing messages in a system on a chip (SoC) includes a secure message router receiving a message including a content, an identifier of the message”s sending (origin) functional block and/or of a receiving (destination) functional block, a message secure value, a promote value, and a demote value. A context corresponding to the identifier is retrieved from a memory. The context includes an allow promote value and an allow demote value. The message secure value is increased if the promote value requests the increase and matches the allow promote value. The message secure value is decreased if the demote value requests the decrease and matches the allow demote value. Cleartext corresponding to the content is made accessible by the destination if the context secure value matches the message secure value. The message is then outputted from the secure message router to the destination.

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

Memory sub-system for supporting deterministic and non-deterministic commands based on command expiration and the state of the intermediate command queue
Patent No. 11972152

Inventor(s): Patrick A. La Fratta (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18095878 on 01/11/2023 (475 days app to issue)

Abstract: Commands in a command queue are received and scheduled. For each of the commands, scheduling includes determining an age of a command based on an entrance time of the command in the command queue. When the age of the command satisfies a first threshold, marking all other commands in the command queue as not issuable when the command is a deterministic command, and marking all other commands in the command queue as not issuable when the command is a non-deterministic command and the intermediate command queue is not empty. Scheduling the command further includes determining whether the command is a read command and marking the command as not issuable when the command is a non-deterministic read command and the intermediate command queue is empty.

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

Configurable variable-length shift register circuits
Patent No. 11972154

Inventor(s): Matthew Hein (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Allegro MicroSystems, LLC (Manchester, NH)
Law Firm: DALY, CROWLEY, MOFFORD DURKEE, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17816758 on 08/02/2022 (637 days app to issue)

Abstract: Configurable variable-length shift register circuits include a group of flip-flops connected in a serial configuration. The plurality of flip-flops is connected to a serial data-in line and a clock line. Each flip-flop can include a data input, a clock input configured to receive a clock signal from the clock line, and a data output. The plurality of flip-flops can include a serial data-out line. The circuit includes a plurality of multiplexers connected to the plurality of flip-flops to enable a desired number of flip-flops for an application. A nonvolatile memory can be connected to the plurality of multiplexers and configured to receive a register-length indication, where the register-length indication corresponds to a selected number of flip-flops selected for enablement for a given application.

[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)

Section-linked document classifiers
Patent No. 11972195

Inventor(s): Brian Fromknecht (Richardson, TX), Chris Demchalk (Frisco, TX), Lokesh Vijay Kumar (Frisco, TX), Poornima Bagare Raju (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: 17692846 on 03/11/2022 (781 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for rapid identification and access to relevant regulatory documents. A data model relating regulatory mandates and requirements to citations appearing within an enforcement document is used to rapidly access specific citations within an enforcement document. In the case of image-based enforcement documents, the originality of these documents is preserved while allowing a user to see where the relevant citations appear in the document images.

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

Centralized and automated document generation and collection
Patent No. 11972202

Inventor(s): Bharath Chekuri (Plano, TX), Gowtham Guduru (Mckinney, TX), Hussam Hashem (Plano, TX), Levent Turgut (Frisco, TX), Rahul Raj (Irving, TX), Vaishnavi Kakumani (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18131899 on 04/07/2023 (389 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for receive, via a client application executing on a client device, a request for a dynamically rendered display based on a subset of display fields. The method includes selecting a template from a plurality of templates based at least partially on the subset of display fields, converting the display fields of the template based on the subset of display fields, transforming the display fields to integrate data into the template, and generating a dynamically rendered display or a fillable document for display.

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

Nested loop control
Patent No. 11972236

Inventor(s): Alan L Davis (Sugar Land, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX), Todd T. Hahn (Sugar Land, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17942239 on 09/12/2022 (596 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for compiling and executing a nested loop includes initializing a nested loop controller with an outer loop count value and an inner loop count value. The nested loop controller includes a predicate FIFO. The method also includes coalescing the nested loop and, during execution of the coalesced nested loop, causing the nested loop controller to populate the predicate FIFO and executing a get predicate instruction having an offset value, where the get predicate returns a value from the predicate FIFO specified by the offset value. The method further includes predicating an outer loop instruction on the returned value from the predicate FIFO.

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

Method and system for provisioning workflows based on locality
Patent No. 11972289

Inventor(s): William Jeffery White (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): EMC IP Holding Company LLC (Hopkinton, MA)
Law Firm: Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams Aughtry (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17236754 on 04/21/2021 (1105 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for deploying workflows. The method may include receiving, at a service controller of a federated controller, a request to deploy a workflow in a device ecosystem; decomposing, the workflow into a plurality of workflow portions; identifying an initial platform controller for a domain associated with an anchor point; making a determination that the domain associated with the initial platform controller is not able to perform remaining workflow portions of the plurality of workflow portions; in response to the determination: identifying a plurality of additional platform controllers for additional domains that previously expressed capabilities corresponding to the remaining workflow portions of the plurality of workflow portions; selecting, based on a locality associated with the anchor point, an additional platform controller of the plurality of additional platform controllers; and initiating performance of the workflow using the initial platform controller and the additional platform controller.

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

Systems and methods for automatic detection of an event and providing resources customized based on the event
Patent No. 11972304

Inventor(s): William Daniel Farmer (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17329878 on 05/25/2021 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Implementations are disclosed to automatically evaluate, detect, or predict an event, and provide customized virtual assistance to a user based on the event. The implementations include a system capable of pulling data from a client device, detecting an event based on the pulled data, and pushing customized digital resources to the client device based on the detected event.

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

Drone delivery systems and methods
Patent No. 11972385

Inventor(s): James Lawrence Eastman (Sunnyvale, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Seed IP Law Group LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17707234 on 03/29/2022 (763 days app to issue)

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

[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]

Method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for controlling a transport robot
Patent No. 11972387

Abstract: A method for controlling a transport robot is provided. The method includes the steps of: acquiring, when a user makes a request for transport of a target object, information on the user and information on the transport of the target object including a delivery place of the target object; identifying the user on the basis of the information on the user, and determining a place associated with the user as a destination where a transport robot is to transport the target object from the delivery place, with reference to a result of the identification; and causing the target object to be transported to the destination by the transport robot.

Systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data
Patent No. 11972395

Inventor(s): Candida Arvelo (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): ICU Medical, Inc. (San Clemente, CA)
Law Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson Bear, LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18163113 on 02/01/2023 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data. The graphical interface platform may receive medical data and provide medical safety reporting capabilities including reporting of history data and real-time visual monitoring data. The graphical interface platform may be configured to identify potential problems and corrections to medical devices in operation while a reporting cycle is underway through visual representation of performance metrics.

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

Systems, methods, and computer program products for providing a contactless protocol
Patent No. 11972411

Inventor(s): Christopher J. Tomczak (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): GOOGLE LLC (Mountain View, CA)
Law Firm: Dority Manning, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18079511 on 12/12/2022 (505 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing contactless transactions. A first tap is performed when a system is placed within a predetermined proximity to a payment terminal. A first select command including an AID corresponding to a first application is received from the payment terminal. A first response based on the first select command is transmitted to the payment terminal. A data request including information indicating supported data types is received from the payment terminal. A second response based on the data request and including transaction data is transmitted to the payment terminal. The transaction data includes at least a portion of commerce data stored in the at least one memory.

Scalable system and methods for curating user experience test respondents
Patent No. 11972442

Inventor(s): Marshall McCready (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Wevo, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Law Firm: Invoke (Local + 4395 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18111444 on 02/17/2023 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques and embodiments are described herein for detecting and mitigating fraudulent activity within user experience (UX) test applications. In some embodiments, a system applies a set of rules and/or machine learning (ML) models to each respondent of an online survey or UX test. Different ML models may be trained to learn domain-specific patterns indicative of fraudulent activity. The system may then select the ML models based on attributes of the UX test and/or respondent. The selected rules and/or ML models may generate a probabilistic score representing a likelihood that the respondent is currently engaging in or will engage in fraudulent activity with respect to a UX test. If the score exceeds a threshold, then the system may take action to mitigate the fraudulent activity, such as triggering the removal of the user from an accepted respondent pool, halting further engagement between the respondent and the UX test, and generating alerts.

Communication channel or communication timing selection based on user engagement
Patent No. 11972446

Inventor(s): Sunil Kaitha (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17655882 on 03/22/2022 (770 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may obtain historical information associated with user engagement with one or more historical communications associated with a user account. The device may train a machine learning model, using the historical information, to predict at least one of preferred communication channels, preferred communication timings, or preferred communication content associated with the user account. The device may determine that a communication associated with the user account is to be transmitted. The device may obtain, from the machine learning model and by the device, recommendation information including at least one of a recommended timing, a recommended communication channel, or a recommended content of the communication based on providing information associated with the user account to the machine learning model. The device may generate the communication according to the recommendation information.

Method and system for entry and display of customer experience feedback with real-time automated filtering and evaluation of feedback, transmission of real-time notification to selected personnel based on feedback evaluation in a flexible mes
Patent No. 11972448

Inventor(s): Jeffrey L. Wohlwend (Plano, TX), Matthew L. Berg (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Westwood Capital Partners, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Hemingway Hansen, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17396620 on 08/06/2021 (998 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention supports the entry of customer experience feedback into the system, which then conducts real-time automated filtering and evaluation of feedback entered by the customer and supports the transmission of real-time notifications to selected personnel based on feedback evaluation in a flexible messaging and workflow system. The present invention supports that ability to obtain constructive feedback, either good or bad, regarding a customer”s experience while the customer is still at the service provider or retail sales location. And, if the experience is negative, the invention provides automated evaluation and filtering of the feedback information with real-time notifications to selected personnel so the customer”s concerns can be addressed immediately so as to rectify the negative experience with personal attention to the consumer, and preserve the client relationship for the future before the customer departs from the service provider or retail sales location. Identity information relating to the customer can also be preserved so that the customer and its location can be identified as being present at the service provider or retail sales location upon a subsequent visit, and real-time notifications can be sent to selected personnel so that the customer experience during the subsequent visit to that location can be enhanced in some manner or more personal attention can be provided to reduce the risk of a negative experience.

System and methods for detecting and insuring specialty products
Patent No. 11972462

Inventor(s): Courtney St. Martin (Forney, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17722023 on 04/15/2022 (746 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a computing device comprising a memory storing instructions configured to cause a processor to receive: purchase data associated with products purchased by a user, online activity data performed by the user and other users and associated with information pertaining to the products, and vendor information comprising retail sales data, after-market sales data, and product availability associated with the products. The processor determines one or more values of the products based on the purchase data, the online activity data, and the vendor information and whether the purchased products correspond to specialty products based on the purchase data, the online activity data, and the values of the products. The processor may then send a notification to the user comprising an offer for insurance for the products in response to determining the products correspond to specialty products.

Dynamic auto insurance policy quote creation based on tracked user data
Patent No. 11972491

Inventor(s): Christopher E. Gay (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY (Bloomington, IL)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17701829 on 03/23/2022 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, servers, and tangible, non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions for creating one or more new insurance policy quotes for a customer associated with a customer vehicle may be may be described. The computer-implemented methods, servers, and instructions may include receiving a coverage type for the customer vehicle, causing usage data corresponding to the coverage type to be tracked, receiving the usage data, generating the new insurance policy quotes corresponding to the coverage type based upon at least the usage data, and causing the new insurance policy quotes to be displayed.

Rendering virtual objects in 3D environments
Patent No. 11972530

Inventor(s): Joshua Opel (Flower Mound, TX), Theo E. Christensen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Accenture Global Solutions Limited (Dublin, , IE)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17563142 on 12/28/2021 (854 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and other techniques for placing and rendering virtual objects in three-dimensional environments. The techniques include providing, by a device, a view of an environment of a first user. A first computing system associated with the first user receives an instruction to display, within the view of the environment of the first user, a virtual marker at a specified position of the environment of the first user, the specified position derived from a second user”s interaction with a three-dimensional (3D) model of at least a portion of the environment of the first user. The device displays, within the view of the environment of the first user, the virtual marker at the specified position of the environment of the first user.

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

Abnormal wafer image classification
Patent No. 11972552

Inventor(s): Qing Zhu (Rowlett, TX), Richard Burch (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): PDF Solutions, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Dergosits Noah LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237516 on 04/22/2021 (1104 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor image classifier. Convolution functions are applied to modify the wafer images in order to extract key information about the image. The modified images are condensed then processed through a series of pairwise classifiers, each classifier configured to determine that the image is more like one of the pair than the other. Probabilities from each classifier are collected to form a prediction for each image.

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

Delivery system
Patent No. 11972624

Inventor(s): Justin Michael Brown (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Rehrig Pacific Company (Los Angeles, CA)
Law Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221575 on 07/13/2023 (292 days app to issue)

Abstract: A delivery system may include a pallet wrapper system having a turntable, a camera directed toward an area above the turntable, and a stretch wrap dispenser adjacent the turntable. A computer receives images from the camera of multiple sides of a pallet loaded with packages on the turntable. The computer stitches images from different sides of the stack of packages that correspond to the same package. At least one machine learning model may be used to infer SKUs of each package. Optical character recognition may be performed in parallel on the images. The determination of the SKU of each package may be based upon the inferred SKUs and on the OCR.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Unmanned aircraft vehicle state awareness
Patent No. 11972692

Inventor(s): Alan H. Steinert (Fort Worth, TX), John R. Wittmaak, Jr. (Newark, TX), Joshua A. Edler (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLP (Local + 4 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17154602 on 01/21/2021 (1195 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for increasing the safety of unmanned vehicles. Failure rates of components can be combined and adjusted if necessary given sensor data or statistical or historical data that impacts failure rates. The failure rates of components can be combined to give an overall failure or success rate for a vehicle and can be compared to an accepted failure or success rate in connection with a hazard. Hazards with heightened safety requirements can be avoided by a contingency maneuver if the unmanned vehicle”s failure or success rate is not acceptable.

[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]

Virtualized education system that tracks student attendance and provides a remote learning platform
Patent No. 11972699

Inventor(s): Janice Blackmon (Flower Mound, TX), Nathaniel McLaughlin (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Plager Schack LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17521638 on 11/08/2021 (904 days app to issue)

Abstract: A virtualized education system that tracks student attendance and provides a remote learning platform is disclosed. The virtualized education system is a software-based system that tracks student attendance and provides a remote learning platform for tracking and reporting on student attendance and time spent online accurately.

[G09B] EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS

Systems and methods for detecting fake voice commands to smart devices
Patent No. 11972760

Inventor(s): Christopher Russell (The Colony, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16940866 on 07/28/2020 (1372 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detecting the use of fake voice command to activate microphones of smart devices. In one embodiment, sound characteristics associated with an audio signal from a microphone of smart device may be compared with other microphones of the smart device in order to detect fake voice commands. In another embodiment, sound characteristics associated with the audio signal from the microphone may be compared with a threshold range of stored sound characteristics in order to detect fake voice commands. In some embodiments, a controller may triangulate a position associated with a source of a sound in order to detect a fake voice command. In a further embodiment, a controller may verify that a user or associated electronic device are near a smart device to authorize a voice command.

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

Program voltage dependent program source levels
Patent No. 11972801

Inventor(s): Sarath Puthenthermadam (San Jose, CA), Sujjatul Islam (San Jose, CA), Xue Pitner (Sunnyvale, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17665824 on 02/07/2022 (813 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor memory device, described herein, comprises non-volatile storage elements and one or more control circuits in communication with the non-volatile storage elements. The one or more control circuits are configured to, during a program iteration of a program operation, determine whether a program voltage level of the program iteration exceeds a threshold program voltage level and in response to the determination, identify a set of voltage levels to apply to a source line connected to a set of the non-volatile storage elements. The one or more control circuits are further configured to perform the program iteration of the program operation on the set of non-volatile storage elements, where the program iteration includes applying the set of voltage levels to the source line.

Word line zone dependent pre-charge voltage
Patent No. 11972803

Inventor(s): Fanqi Wu (Milpitas, CA), Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17571124 on 01/07/2022 (844 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device that uses different programming parameters base on the word line(s) to be programmed is described. The programming parameter PROGSRC_PCH provides a pre-charge voltage to physical word lines. In some instances, the PROGSRC_PCH voltage is decoupled, and a new PROGSRC_PCH represents an adjusted (e.g., increased) pre-charge voltage for a certain physical word line or word line zone (i.e., predetermined group of word lines). Using different PROGSRC_PCH voltages can limit or prevent Vt distribution window degradation, particularly for relatively low physical word lines. Additionally, the overall programming time and average current consumed can also be reduced.

Techniques for checking vulnerability to cross-temperature read errors in a memory device
Patent No. 11972804

Inventor(s): Henry Chin (Fremont, CA), Liang Li (Shanghai, , CN), Tony Zou (San Jose, CA), Vincent Yin (Shanghai, , CN), Wei Zhao (Fremont, CA), Xuan Tian (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17846452 on 06/22/2022 (678 days app to issue)

Abstract: The memory device includes a memory block with an array of memory cells. The memory device also includes control circuitry that is in communication with the memory cells. The control circuitry is configured to program a group of the memory cells in a programming operation that does not include verify to obtain a natural threshold voltage (nVt) distribution, calculate an nVt width of the nVt distribution, compare the nVt width to a threshold, and identify the memory block as being vulnerable to cross-temperature read errors in response to the nVt width exceeding the threshold.

Read techniques to reduce read errors in a memory device
Patent No. 11972806

Inventor(s): Jiacen Guo (Cupertino, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17837744 on 06/10/2022 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: The memory device includes a memory block with a plurality of memory cells, which are programmed to multiple bits per memory cell, arranged in a plurality of word lines. Control circuitry is provided and is configured to read the memory cells of a selected word line. The control circuitry separates the memory cells of the selected word line into a first group of memory cells, which are located on a side of the word line are near a voltage driver, and a second group of memory cells, which are located on an opposite side of the word line from the voltage driver. The control circuitry reads the memory cells of the first group using a first read mode and reads the memory cells of the second group using a second read mode that is different than the first read mode to reduce a fail bit count during read.

Recovery pulses to counter cumulative read disturb
Patent No. 11972808

Inventor(s): Abhijith Prakash (Milpitas, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17666940 on 02/08/2022 (812 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells connected to word lines and disposed in memory holes organized in rows grouped in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage. The memory cells are connected in series between a drain-side select gate transistor on a drain-side of each of the memory holes and a source-side select gate transistor on a source-side of each of the memory holes. A control means determines whether a downshift recovery trigger event has occurred in memory operations. In response to determining the downshift recovery trigger event has occurred, the control means inserts at least one of a predetermined idle time in the memory operations and a recovery pulse of a negative voltage to the drain-side select gate transistor of the memory holes of the strings for a predetermined pulse period of time during one of the memory operations.

Selective inhibit bitline voltage to cells with worse program disturb
Patent No. 11972809

Inventor(s): Ravi Kumar (Redwood City, CA), Sujjatul Islam (San Jose, CA), Xue Pitner (Sunnyvale, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682280 on 02/28/2022 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A non-volatile semiconductor memory device includes non-volatile storage elements and one or more control circuits in communication with the non-volatile storage elements. The one or more control circuits are configured to determine for a program iteration of a program operation on a word line whether a condition is met and in response to determining that the condition is met, identify one or more memory cells of the word line that are in an erased state that have a threshold voltage higher than an erase threshold voltage and perform the program iteration of the program operation. The program iteration includes applying a first bitline inhibit voltage to bitlines connected to the identified one or more memory cells and a second bitline inhibit voltage to bitlines connected to one or more memory cells that are in the erased state that do not have a threshold voltage higher than the erase threshold voltage.

Read pass voltage dependent recovery voltage setting between program and program verify
Patent No. 11972810

Inventor(s): Han-Ping Chen (San Jose, CA), Henry Chin (San Jose, CA), Wei Zhao (Fremont, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17845430 on 06/21/2022 (679 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells connected word lines. The memory cells are disposed in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage. A control means is configured to apply a program voltage to selected ones of the word lines while applying pass voltages to unselected ones of the word lines and ramp down both the selected ones of the plurality of word lines and the unselected ones of the word lines to a recovery voltage at a start of a verify phase of each of a plurality of program loops and apply a targeted word line bias to each of the word lines during the verify phase. The control means is also configured to adjust the recovery voltage based on the targeted word line bias applied to each of the plurality of word lines during the verify phase.

Systems and methods for adapting sense time
Patent No. 11972813

Inventor(s): Jiacen Guo (Cupertino, CA), Laidong Wang (Sunnyvale, CA), Swaroop Kaza (San Jose, CA), Xiang Yang (Santa Clara, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17556477 on 12/20/2021 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory device with adaptive sense time tables is disclosed. In order to maintain a desired (initial or preset) threshold voltage distribution, the sense time is adjusted as the program-erase cycle count increases. The program-erase cycle process tends to wear down memory cells, causing the QPW window to expand and the threshold voltage to widen. However, by adjusting (i.e., reducing) the sense time for increased program-erase cycles, the QPW window and the threshold voltage can be at least substantially maintained. Additionally, systems and methods for adjusting sense time based on die-to-die variations are also disclosed.

Verify techniques for current reduction in a memory device
Patent No. 11972814

Inventor(s): Bo Lei (San Jose, CA), Jiahui Yuan (Fremont, CA), Ravi Kumar (Redwood City, CA), Xue Bai Pitner (Sunnyvale, CA), Yu-Chung Lien (San Jose, CA), Zhenni Wan (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17701320 on 03/22/2022 (770 days app to issue)

Abstract: The memory device includes a plurality of memory cells, which include a first set of memory cells and a second set of memory cells. A controller is in communication with the memory cells. The controller is configured to, in a first programming pass and then a second programming pass, program the memory cells of the first and second sets to respective final threshold voltages associated with a plurality of programmed data states. The controller is further configured to, in the first programming pass, verify the first set of memory cells at a first set of checkpoint data states and verify the second set of memory cells at a second set of checkpoint data states that is different than the first set of checkpoint data states.

Post-write read techniques to improve programming reliability in a memory device
Patent No. 11972815

Inventor(s): Ke Zhang (Shanghai, , CN), Li Liang (Shanghai, , CN), Minna Li (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17741182 on 05/10/2022 (721 days app to issue)

Abstract: The memory device includes a controller that is configured to program a plurality of memory cells of a selected word line in a plurality of programming loops and count the number of programming loops to complete programming. The controller is also configured to compare the number of programming loops to complete programming of the memory cells of the selected word line to at least one of a predetermined upper limit and a predetermined lower limit to determine if a plane containing the selected word line is at an elevated risk for read failure. In response to the controller making a determination that the plane containing the selected word line is at an elevated risk for read failure, the controller is configured to conduct a post write read operation at least one word line of the plurality of word lines.

State look ahead quick pass write algorithm to tighten ongoing natural threshold voltage of upcoming states for program time reduction
Patent No. 11972817

Inventor(s): Ke Zhang (Shanghai, , CN), Liang Li (Shanghai, , CN), Ming Wang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): SanDisk Technologies, LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17837903 on 06/10/2022 (690 days app to issue)

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells connected to word lines. The memory cells are disposed in strings and are configured to retain a threshold voltage corresponding to data states. A control means is configured to apply verification pulses of program verify voltages each associated with one of the data states to selected ones of the word lines to determine whether the memory cells connected thereto have the threshold voltage above each of the program verify voltages associated with the data states targeted for each of the memory cells being programmed during verify loops of a program-verify operation. The control means slows the memory cells targeted for a selected one of the data states identified as being faster to program than other ones of the memory cells during one of verify loops associated with an earlier one of data states.

Refresh frequency-dependent system-level trimming of verify level offsets for non-volatile memory
Patent No. 11972818

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells each connected to word lines. The memory cells are disposed in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage corresponding to data states. A control means is configured to apply verification pulses of program verify voltages each associated with one of the data states to selected ones of the word lines to determine whether the memory cells connected thereto have the threshold voltage above each of the program verify voltages targeted for each of the memory cells during a program-verify portion of a program operation. The control means is also configured to trim the program verify voltages for each of the data states for a grouping of the memory cells based on quantities of the memory cells having the threshold voltage crossing over between the data states in crossovers in a verify level trimming process.

Healthcare charge capture and prioritization system and method
Patent No. 11972860

Inventor(s): Amit Mann (Lewisville, TX), Leia Oh-Spradling (Richardson, TX), Melissa Stewart (Hurst, TX), Shibu Thomas (Plano, TX), Stephanie Fargo (Hurst, TX), Tung Tran (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): DPACC Administrative Services, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Kearney, McWilliams Davis, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16743625 on 01/15/2020 (1567 days app to issue)

Abstract: A healthcare charge capture and prioritization system for assisting healthcare providers with capturing their procedures and prioritizing code selection for claim submission is presented. The system can analyze healthcare claim-related data for ranking and ordering Current Procedural Technology (CPT) and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) codes to reduce the utilization of additional processing resources and network utilization from repeated system denials. Additionally, the present disclosure can generate and track analytics relevant to a patient encounters and provider action. It is an object of the invention to provide a system for processing and managing patient interactions, processing and managing healthcare-related charge entry, processing and prioritizing healthcare-related procedure technology codes, and processing and prioritizing disease and related health problem codes.

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

Systems and methods for using blockchain to manage service-level agreements between multiple service providers
Patent No. 11973666

Inventor(s): Raghuram Parvataneni (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18045649 on 10/11/2022 (567 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some implementations, a management system may receive service information from a plurality of service providers. A plurality of network devices, of the plurality of service providers, may be blockchain nodes of a blockchain. The service information, of a service provider, may identify network services provided by a network device of the service provider and identifies a location of the network device. The management system may receive, via the blockchain, information regarding a service-level agreement associated with a subset of service providers, of the plurality of service providers, providing network services for an application. The management system may receive, via the blockchain, an approval of the service-level agreement from each service provider of the subset of service providers. The management system may perform an action based on the service-level agreement and based on the network services provided by the subset of service providers for the application.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Cable for distributing network power and data
Patent No. 11972882

Inventor(s): Willis F. James (Wylie, TX)
Assignee(s): CommScope Technologies LLC (Claremont, NC)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18160402 on 01/27/2023 (459 days app to issue)

Abstract: A power cable or a hybrid power-data cable includes power conductors and a plurality of continuity wires positioned radially outside of the power conductors. The continuity wires are positioned relative to the power conductors such that a cut in the cable will sever one of the plurality of continuity wires before a cut into the power conductors can occur.

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

Gate oxide fabrication and system
Patent No. 11972942

Inventor(s): Christopher Scott Whitesell (Garland, TX), Corinne Ann Gagnet (Dallas, TX), Mona M. Eissa (Allen, TX), Pushpa Mahalingam (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17483286 on 09/23/2021 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit, including first, positioning a semiconductor wafer in a processing chamber; second, exposing portions of the semiconductor wafer, including introducing a first amount of hydrogen into the processing chamber and introducing a first amount of oxygen into the processing chamber; and, third, introducing at least one of a second amount of hydrogen or a second amount of oxygen into the processing chamber, the second amount of hydrogen greater than zero and less than the first amount of hydrogen and the second amount of oxygen greater than zero and less than the first amount of oxygen.

[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]

Method of making a three-dimensional memory device using composite hard masks for formation of deep via openings
Patent No. 11972954

Inventor(s): Monica Titus (Santa Clara, CA), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA), Rahul Sharangpani (Fremont, CA), Roshan Jayakhar Tirukkonda (Milpitas, CA), Senaka Kanakamedala (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17355955 on 06/23/2021 (1042 days app to issue)

Abstract: An alternating stack of first material layers and second material layers can be formed over a semiconductor material layer. A patterning film is formed over the alternating stack, and openings are formed through the patterning film. Via openings are formed through the alternating stack at least to a top surface of the semiconductor material layer by performing a first anisotropic etch process that transfers a pattern of the openings in the patterning film. A cladding liner can be formed on a top surface of the patterning film and sidewalls of the openings in the pattering film. The via openings can be vertically extended through the semiconductor material layer at least to a bottom surface of the semiconductor material layer by performing a second anisotropic etch process employing the cladding liner as an etch mask.

Die level product modeling without die level input data
Patent No. 11972987

Inventor(s): Jonathan Holt (Sachse, TX), Qing Zhu (Rowlett, TX), Richard Burch (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): PDF Solutions, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Dergosits Noah LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17072817 on 10/16/2020 (1292 days app to issue)

Abstract: A machine learning model for each die for imputing process control parameters at the die. The model is based on wafer sort parametric measurements at multiple test sites across the entire wafer, as well as yield results for the wafer. This allows for a better analysis of outlier spatial patterns leading to improved yield results.

Film covers for sensor packages
Patent No. 11972994

Inventor(s): Leslie Edward Stark (Heath, TX), Sreenivasan Kalyani Koduri (Dallas, TX), Steven Alfred Kummerl (Carrollton, TX), Wai Lee (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18299293 on 04/12/2023 (384 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, a sensor package includes a semiconductor die having a sensor; a mold compound covering a portion of the semiconductor die; and a cavity formed in a top surface of the mold compound, the sensor being in the cavity. The sensor package includes an adhesive abutting the top surface of the mold compound, and a semi-permeable film abutting the adhesive and covering the cavity. The semi-permeable film is approximately flush with at least four edges of the top surface of the mold compound.

Package substrate having porous dielectric layer
Patent No. 11973017

Inventor(s): Jaimal Mallory Williamson (McKinney, TX), Jim C Lo (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17506156 on 10/20/2021 (923 days app to issue)

Abstract: A multilayer package substrate includes a plurality of dielectric layers including a top dielectric layer on a top side and a bottom dielectric layer on a bottom side. A top patterned metal layer is on the top dielectric layer and a bottom patterned metal layer is on the bottom dielectric layer. At least one of the top dielectric layer and the bottom dielectric layer is a porous dielectric layer having a plurality of pores including an average porosity of at least 5% averaged over its thickness.

Three-dimensional memory device including stairless word line contact structures and method of making the same
Patent No. 11973026

Inventor(s): Koichi Ito (Yokkaichi, , JP), Michiaki Sano (Yokkaichi, , JP)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17684922 on 03/02/2022 (790 days app to issue)

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, memory openings located in a memory array region and vertically extending through the alternating stack, memory opening fill structures located in the memory openings, and laterally-isolated contact via assemblies located in a contact region. Each of the laterally-isolated contact via assemblies includes a contact via structure contacting a top surface of a respective one of the electrically conductive layers and an insulating spacer laterally surrounding the contact via structure and having an outer surface having a corrugated vertical cross-sectional profile in which first portions of the insulating spacer located at levels of the electrically conductive layers laterally protrude outward relative to second portions of the insulating spacer located at levels of the insulating layers.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES

Stud bump for wirebonding high voltage isolation barrier connection
Patent No. 11973052

Inventor(s): Byron Lovell Williams (Plano, TX), Chien-Chang Li (New Taipei, , TW), Hung-Yu Chou (Taipei, , TW), Sheng-Wen Huang (Taipei, , TW), Zi-Xian Zhan (New Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17242380 on 04/28/2021 (1098 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device includes a bond wire with a first end bonded by a ball bond to a planar side of a first conductive plate, and a second end bonded by a stitch bond to a conductive stud bump at an angle greater than or equal to 60 degrees. A wirebonding method includes bonding the first end of the conductive bond wire to the first conductive plate includes forming a ball bond to join the first end of the conductive bond wire to a planar side of the first conductive plate by a ball bond, and bonding the second end of the conductive bond wire to the conductive stud bump includes forming a stitch bond to join the second end of the conductive bond wire to the conductive stud bump.

Ferroelectric devices including a single crystalline ferroelectric layer and method of making the same
Patent No. 11973123

Inventor(s): Adarsh Rajashekhar (Santa Clara, CA), Kartik Sondhi (Milpitas, CA), Raghuveer S. Makala (Campbell, CA)
Assignee(s): SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: THE MARBURY LAW GROUP PLLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17578177 on 01/18/2022 (833 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes an active region including a source region, a drain region, and a channel region extending between the source region and the drain region, a gate stack, and a gate dielectric layer located between the gate stack and the active region. The gate stack includes an electrically conductive gate electrode and a single crystalline III-nitride ferroelectric plate located between the electrically conductive gate electrode and the gate dielectric layer, and an entirety of the single crystalline III-nitride ferroelectric plate is single crystalline.

Antioxidant for fuel cells to improve durability
Patent No. 11973250

Inventor(s): Hongfei Jia (Ann Arbor, MI), Liang Wang (Saline, MI), Naoki Nakamura (Nagaizumi-cho, , JP)
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: 17407610 on 08/20/2021 (984 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are membrane-electrode assemblies and fuel cells comprising an anode comprising a first catalyst; a cathode comprising a second catalyst; and a proton exchange membrane between the anode and cathode; wherein at least one of the proton exchange membrane, anode, and cathode comprise an antioxidant comprising yttrium doped cerium oxide and a metal doped cerium oxide that has a faster release time of cerium ions compared to yttrium doped cerium oxide.

[H01M] PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY [2]

Battery booster
Patent No. 11973366

Inventor(s): Barry O”Dell (Fort Worth, TX), Brian F. Butler (Chicago, IL), John S. Whiting (Hampshire, IL), Patrick J. Clarke (St. Charles, IL), Ronald Walkup (Palatine, IL), Xiao Ping Chen (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Assignee(s): Schumacher Electric Corporation (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: McAndrews, Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17505251 on 10/19/2021 (924 days app to issue)

Abstract: Describes is a battery booster for jumpstarting a vehicle having an external battery. The battery booster comprising a set of electrical conductors, a power supply configured to supply a starting current to jump start the vehicle via the set of electrical conductors, a boost switch positioned in-line between the power supply and a set of battery clamps on one of the set of electrical conductors; and at least one processor configured to output a control signal to close the boost switch as a function of one or more parameters of the power supply, the external battery, or the vehicle. The set of electrical conductors are configured to couple with the external battery or with an engine that is electrically coupled with the external battery via the set of battery clamps. The set of electrical conductors comprises a positive electrical conductor and a negative electrical conductor. The power supply comprises a plurality of lithium battery cells arranged to form a lithium battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal.

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

Switching converter with pulse truncation control
Patent No. 11973423

Inventor(s): Dattatreya Baragur Suryanarayana (Bengaluru, , IN), Kuang-Yao Cheng (Phoenix, AZ), Muthusubramanian Venkateswaran (Bengaluru, , IN), Preetam Charan Anand Tadeparthy (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17238979 on 04/23/2021 (1103 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a load and a switching converter coupled to the load. The switching converter includes at least one switching module and an output inductor coupled to a switch node of each switching module. The switching converter also includes a controller coupled to each switching module, where the controller is configured to adjust a pulse clock rate and a switch on-time for each switching module. The controller comprises a pulse truncation circuit configured to detect a voltage overshoot condition and to truncate an active switch on-time pulse in response to the detected voltage overshoot condition.

[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]

MEMS nanopositioner and method of fabrication
Patent No. 11973441

Inventor(s): Afshin Alipour (Richardson, TX), Seyed Omid Reza Moheimani (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Yee Associates, P.C. (Local + 1 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17645229 on 12/20/2021 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device is provided. The MEMS device comprises a substrate and a movable structure flexurally connected to the substrate, capable of moving in relation to the substrate, wherein the movable structure further comprising two or more segments having at least one mechanical connection between said segments to provide structural integrity of the moving structure; and wherein the at least one mechanical connection electrically isolates at least two segments.

[H02N] ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Preload control system
Patent No. 11973454

Inventor(s): Brady G. Atkins (Euless, TX), Carlos Alexander Fenny (Fort Worth, TX), Charles Eric Covington (Colleyville, TX), Robert Reynolds (Euless, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lightfoot Alford PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17540278 on 12/02/2021 (880 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a driver monitor system configured to receive information about driver operation, a relationship table comprising information about an expected relationship between driver operation and a preload force, and a driver controller configured to control a driver in response to the information about driver operation and according to the relationship table. A method of managing a preload force includes providing a first component, providing a second component for compression against the first component, operating a driver to move the first component into contact with the second component, monitoring an operation of the driver, and determining an expected preload force in response to the operation of the driver.

[H02P] CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS [4]

Osciclampan electronic circuit to increase low voltage levels of electrical sources
Patent No. 11973466

Inventor(s): Swaresh Borse (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17746142 on 05/17/2022 (714 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention is an electronic circuit used to increase voltage levels of electrical signals from sources having low voltage levels for any required application in an electrical system. While the focus is to increase voltage levels, current levels can also be optimized per application requirements. It is built by electronically cascading a clamper circuit or a part of clamper circuit to an oscillator circuit. The oscillator circuit generates an AC signal. The basic functionality of a clamper circuit is to raise DC level of an AC signal. With an oscillator circuit feeding an AC signal to the clamper circuit, multiple applications can be achieved economically. Said invention can be used for driving LEDs at low voltage levels, charge a capacitors to higher voltage levels than a voltage applied to it, low frequency signal amplifiers, low frequency signal generators, AM/FM modulators, etc.

[H03B] GENERATION OF OSCILLATIONS, DIRECTLY OR BY FREQUENCY-CHANGING, BY CIRCUITS EMPLOYING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WHICH OPERATE IN A NON-SWITCHING MANNER; GENERATION OF NOISE BY SUCH CIRCUITS (generators specially adapted for electrophonic musical instruments G10H; masers or lasers H01S; generation of oscillations in plasma H05H)

Level shifter with automatic direction sensing
Patent No. 11973499

Inventor(s): Deric Wayne Waters (Dallas, TX), Ralph Braxton Wade, III (McKinney, TX), Roland Son (Richardson, TX), Sualp Aras (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18059764 on 11/29/2022 (518 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bidirectional level shifter circuit includes first and second driver circuits, first and second comparators, and a control circuit. The first driver circuit includes a first driver output and a first enable input. The second driver circuit includes a second driver output and a second enable input. The first comparator includes a first comparator output, a first reference input, and a first comparator input that is coupled to the second driver output. The second comparator includes a second comparator output, a second reference input, and a second comparator input is coupled to the first driver output. The control circuit includes a first control input coupled to the first comparator output, a second control input coupled to the second comparator output, a first control output coupled to the first enable input, and a second control output coupled to the second enable input.

[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]

Method and apparatus for CSI reporting
Patent No. 11973556

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: 18063647 on 12/08/2022 (509 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving channel state information (CSI) reporting configuration information including a CSI reporting band and a frequency granularity of CSI reporting, where the CSI reporting band is within a bandwidth part (BWP) comprising M physical resource blocks (PRBs), and the frequency granularity of CSI reporting is based on whether MN, where N is a threshold; identifying the frequency granularity of CSI reporting; generating a CSI report with the identified frequency granularity, wherein the CSI report includes at least one of a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) and a channel quality indicator (CQI); and transmitting the CSI report over an uplink (UL) channel.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and system for robust streaming of data
Patent No. 11973692

Inventor(s): Krishnamurthy Subramanian (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): Cornami, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: NIXON PEABODY LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18061691 on 12/05/2022 (512 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and system for providing robust streaming of data from a multi-core die is disclosed. The techniques include using a high bandwidth memory (HBM) device as retransmit buffers for large amounts of data to ensure robust communication in relatively high round trip-transmission time (RTT) transmission. Another technique is supporting two or more Ethernet ports between components to both transmit the same data packets on the two ports to insure robustness. Another technique is to use sequence numbers and send data packets from the different ports in a round robin fashion and reorder the packets upon receipt of an external device. Another technique is dynamically adding and removing paths for data packets between devices with multiple ports based on the quality of the path.

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

Supporting multiple border gateway protocol (BGP) sessions using multiple QUIC streams
Patent No. 11973851

Inventor(s): Alvaro Retana (Addison, TX), Yingzhen Qu (Addison, TX)
Assignee(s): Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, , CN)
Law Firm: Conley Rose, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18081200 on 12/14/2022 (503 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of establishing streams within a QUIC connection implemented by a first network device, comprising: transmitting a first open message through the QUIC connection to a second network device, the first open message identifying a protocol; receiving a second open message through the QUIC connection from the second network device in response to transmitting the first open message, the second open message identifying the protocol; and establishing a first stream between the first network device and the second network device within the QUIC connection for the protocol identified in the first open message and in the second open message.

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

Context initialization based on slice header flag and slice type
Patent No. 11973950

Inventor(s): Christopher Segall (Camas, WA), Kiran Misra (Vancouver, WA)
Assignee(s): VELOS MEDIA, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: NIXON VANDERHYE P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18124198 on 03/21/2023 (406 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technique for initialization of encoders and decoders. In some cases, the decoder receives a slice and identifies if the slice is either a forward predicted B-slice or a backward predicted B-slice, and not both a forward and backward predicted B-slice, and based upon this identification initializes, using a P-slice technique, a context associated with the slice.

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

Dynamic configuration of perspective transformation engine
Patent No. 11974062

Inventor(s): Ankur Ankur (New Delhi, , IN), Brijesh Jadav (Bengaluru, , IN), Gang Hua (Katy, TX), Mayank Mangla (Allen, TX), Mihir Narendra Mody (Bengaluru, , IN), Niraj Nandan (Plano, TX), Rajasekhar Reddy Allu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17690829 on 03/09/2022 (783 days app to issue)

Abstract: A technique for determining regions and block sizes for configuring a perspective transformation engine including determining a set of scale ratios for images captured by a camera, generating a scale ratio image based on the set of scale ratios, determining a set of boundary ranges for the scale ratio image, generating a binary scale ratio image using the set of scale ratios of the scale ratio image, determining a set of regions based on the set of boundary ranges for the binary scale ratio image, determining a block size for each region of the determined set of regions, and outputting the determined set of regions and the determined block sizes.

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

Action detection during image tracking
Patent No. 11974077

Inventor(s): Deepanjan Paul (Plano, TX), Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy (Iriving, TX), Sarath Vakacharla (Irving, TX), Shahmeer Ali Mirza (Celina, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: BAKER BOTTS L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17071262 on 10/15/2020 (1293 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes a sensor, a weight sensor, and a tracking subsystem. The tracking subsystem receives an image feed of top-view images generated by the sensor and weight measurements from the weight sensor. The tracking subsystem detects an event associated with an item being removed from a rack in which the weight sensor is installed. The tracking subsystem determines that a first person or a second person may be associated with the event. In response to determining that the first or second person may be associated with the event, buffer frames are stored of top-view images generated by the sensor during a time period associated with the event. The tracking subsystem then determines, using at least one of the stored buffer frames and a first action-detection algorithm, whether an action associated with the event was performed by the first person or the second person.

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

Systems and methods for seamless cross-application authentication
Patent No. 11974131

Inventor(s): Ravi Jindal (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17662360 on 05/06/2022 (725 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system described herein may receive an authentication request from a User Equipment (”UE”). The authentication request may include a particular identifier, such as an application group identifier. The system may determine whether a token is available (e.g., has been previously generated) for the UE and the particular identifier. If such token is not available, the system may initiate an authentication procedure that includes receiving input from the UE, and may generate the token, indicating that the authentication procedure has been completed. If the token is available, then the system may forgo initiating the authentication procedure. The system may output the token, such that a service provider system authenticates the UE based on the generated token and provides services to the UE based on authenticating the UE.

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

Allocating resources to internet of things equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks
Patent No. 11974141

Inventor(s): Shomik Pathak (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: Guntin Gust, PLC (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18171238 on 02/17/2023 (438 days app to issue)

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to facilitate allocating resources to zones for IOT equipment in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. An example method discussed herein includes identifying, by carrier allocation equipment, carrier transmission information corresponding to transmission of a first carrier signal configured to support Internet of things equipment. The method can further comprise analyzing, by the carrier allocation equipment, the carrier transmission information to determine coverage information corresponding to a potential for coverage, by the first carrier signal, of an Internet of things equipment support zone corresponding to a geographic area. The method can further include, based on the coverage information, facilitating configuring transmission parameter information, representative of a transmission parameter applicable to the coverage of the Internet of things equipment support zone by the first carrier signal.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for channel and interference measurement
Patent No. 11974156

Abstract: A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving configuration information about a channel state information (CSI) report associated with N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]1 remote radio heads (RRHs), wherein: N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]=a number of RRHs, each RRH r=1, . . . , N[subscript]RRH [/subscript]comprises a group of CSI reference signal (CSI-RS) ports, and the configuration information includes, for each RRH r=[superscript]1[/superscript], . . . , N[subscript]RRH[/subscript], information about at least one CSI-RS resource; and for each RRH r=1, . . . , N[subscript]RRH[/subscript]: measuring the at least one CSI-RS resource, and determining, based on the measured at least one CSI-RS resource, whether a CSI-RS resource for RRH r is a channel measurement resource (CMR) or an interference measurement resource (IMR); generating the CSI report based on whether each CSI-RS resource among the measured at least one CSI-RS resource for each RRH is determined as a CMR or an IMR; and transmitting the CSI report.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Systems and methods for multicast services in an edge computing framework
Patent No. 11974196

Inventor(s): Julian Richards (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17553565 on 12/16/2021 (866 days app to issue)

Abstract: A Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) device, associated with a base station, may include a processor configured to receive a request to send data to a plurality of user equipment (UE) devices. The MEC device may be further configured to determine that the data is to be delivered to the plurality of UE devices by the base station via multicast; determine signal quality values for the plurality of UE devices; select a subset of the plurality of UE devices based on the determined signal quality values; and send, using the base station, the data to the selected subset of the plurality of UE devices via multicast, and delaying or terminating delivery of the requested data to UE devices, of the plurality of UE devices, that are not in the selected subset.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and systems for display of information associated with an article based on image analysis and determined user interest
Patent No. 11974216

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Micah Price (The Colony, TX), Qiaochu Tang (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18068145 on 12/19/2022 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: A signal interpretation system includes a communication device, a memory storing instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations including: receiving scanned information including a shape of at least one article scanned with a scanning device to identify the at least one article and identifying a geographic location of the scanning device, when a scan of the at least one article was performed, based on a location signal received from the scanning device. The operations also include evaluating a signal indicative of interest in the identified at least one article and transmitting, via the communication device, a notification based on the evaluated signal, the notification being indicative of the identified at least one article and the identified geographic location, the notification being configured to cause an update in at least one graphical element presented by the scanning device or another device.

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

Method and apparatus for beam indication in a multi-beam system
Patent No. 11974281

Abstract: An apparatus for beam management includes a transceiver configured to receive configuration information for one or more transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states and corresponding channels, receive one or more TCI state identifiers (IDs) on a channel for conveying TCI state IDs from among the corresponding channels, and transmit an acknowledgement message in response to the reception of the one or more TCI state IDs. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to determine, based on the one or more TCI state IDs, TCI states for data and control channels, respectively, from among the corresponding channels, and update spatial filters for the data and control channels based on the determined TCI states for the data channels and the control channels, respectively. The transceiver is further configured to receive the data channels and the control channels based on the updated spatial filters for the data and the control channels, respectively.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Control signaling for supporting multiple services in advanced communication systems
Patent No. 11974282

Inventor(s): Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Li Guo (Allen, TX), Sudhir Ramakrishna (Plano, TX), Young-Han Nam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 16730817 on 12/30/2019 (1583 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method of user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. The method comprises receiving, from a base station (BS), a downlink signal including position information for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols of a short physical uplink control channel (PUCCH), determining, based on the position information, a position of the OFDM symbols of the short PUCCH included in a slot, and transmitting, to the BS, the short PUCCH using the OFDM symbols based on the determined position.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Methods and apparatuses for beam operations
Patent No. 11974302

Inventor(s): Chien-Chun Cheng (Taipei, , TW), Tsung-Hua Tsai (Taipei, , TW), Wan-Chen Lin (Taipei, , TW), Yu-Hsin Cheng (Taipei, , TW)
Assignee(s): Hannibal IP LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Cole Schotz, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18131454 on 04/06/2023 (390 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method and a User Equipment (UE) for beam operations are provided. The method includes monitoring at least one of a plurality of Control Resource Sets (CORESETs) configured for the UE within an active Bandwidth Part (BWP) of a serving cell in a time slot; and applying a first Quasi Co-Location (QCL) assumption of a first CORESET of a set of one or more of the monitored at least one of the plurality of CORESETs to receive a Downlink (DL) Reference Signal (RS), wherein the first CORESET is associated with a monitored search space configured with a lowest CORESET Identity (ID) among the set of one or more of the monitored at least one of the plurality of CORESETs.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for configuring priority of UCI
Patent No. 11974311

Inventor(s): Heng-Li Chin (Taipei, , TW), Hsin-Hsi Tsai (Taipei, , TW), Wan-Chen Lin (Hualien, , TW), Yu-Hsin Cheng (Hsinchu, , TW)
Assignee(s): Hannibal IP LLC (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: Cole Schotz, P.C. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18115967 on 03/01/2023 (426 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for wireless communication performed by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes receiving, from a base station (BS), a Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration to configure a first semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) and generating first uplink control information (UCI) in response to the first SPS PDSCH, where the RRC configuration includes a first parameter that indicates a priority of the first UCI.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for using waste heat generated by digital processing components
Patent No. 11974412

Inventor(s): Hunter L. Hunt (Dallas, TX), James A. Hancock (Dallas, TX), James D. Franks (Louisville, KY), John S. Burkhart (Dallas, TX), John-Paul Adams (Carrollton, TX), Lovis Kauf (Eisenberg, , DE), Todd W. Benson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Hunt Energy, L.L.C. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Law Office of Bill Naifeh (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18233797 on 08/14/2023 (260 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for managing a processing load of a processing module and thermal energy produced by the processing load. In one example, a method includes identifying a hot water profile that contains usage information of hot water from a hot water tank that serves as a heat sink for the thermal energy. A determination may be made as to whether it is economically desirable to increase or decrease the processing load based on factors such as an economic value generated by the processing load, a cost of energy needed to support the processing load, and an economic value of the thermal energy transferred to the hot water tank based on the hot water profile. The processing load may be dynamically modulated by a local or remote controller in response to the economic desirability of increasing or decreasing the processing load as well as other possible parameters.

[H05K] PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (details of instruments or comparable details of other apparatus not otherwise provided for G12B; thin-film or thick-film circuits H01L 27/01, H01L 27/13; non-printed means for electric connections to or between printed circuits H01R; casings for, or constructional details of, particular types of apparatus, see the relevant subclasses; processes involving only a single technical art, e.g. heating, spraying, for which provision exists elsewhere, see the relevant classes)

SRAM layout for double patterning
Patent No. 11974421

Inventor(s): James Walter Blatchford (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17071724 on 10/15/2020 (1293 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit with a SAR SRAM cell with power routed in metal-1. An integrated circuit with a SAR SRAM cell that has power routed in Metal-1 and has metal-1 and metal-2 integrated circuit and SAR SRAM cell patterns which are DPT compatible. A process of forming an integrated circuit with a SAR SRAM cell with DPT compatible integrated circuit and SAR SRAM cell metal-1 and metal-2 patterns.

[H10B] ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES

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Food dehydrator
Patent No. D1024651

Inventor(s): Damian John Farry (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29652786 on 11/30/2020 (1247 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Model vehicle roll bar
Patent No. D1024896

Inventor(s): Jory Sprowl (Honey Grove, TX), Noah House (Sachse, TX), Otto Karl Allmendinger (Rowlett, TX), Skylar Hagler (Anna, TX), Trent Collins (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): TRAXXAS, L.P. (McKinney, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29846115 on 07/13/2022 (657 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Case for electronic device
Patent No. D1025041

Inventor(s): Jane Dunne Cooke (Dallas, TX), Mary Caroline Nix (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): The BIG O, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29732228 on 04/22/2020 (1469 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Shingle
Patent No. D1025406

Inventor(s): Eric Anderson (Montclair, NJ), Ming-Liang Shiao (Collegeville, PA), Olan Thomas Leitch (Mt. Juliet, TN)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29857189 on 10/20/2022 (558 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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