7-Eleven's Virtual Store Tool and More North Texas Inventive Activity » Dallas Innovates

Beyond 7-Eleven, other companies with notable patents granted this week include:

Diodes Incorporated’s semiconductor structure and method of fabricating the same
Federal Express’s methods and apparatus for providing enhanced automated access to a dispatched personal delivery device
Gemini IP’s cryptocurrency staking validator system
Integrity’s systems for improved agent-customer communication and insurance enrollment
PWRTEK’s blending gaseous fuels for energy conversion systems
Salesforce’s topic identification based on virtual space machine learning models
Samsung’s system for single-image super-resolution for smart device camera
Schedulehead’s systems for scheduling and managing human resources
Smith & Nephew’s dissolvable gel-forming film for delivery of active agents
Toyota’s extending EV range through connected vehicles
UNTHSC’s compositions for treatment of substance use disorder

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

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

NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION

A: Human Necessities 12
B: Performing Operations; Transporting 7
C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 1
E: Fixed Constructions 5
F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 5
G: Physics 48
H: Electricity 47

DESIGN: 12
REISSUE: 1

TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS)

Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 25
Bank of America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) 5
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Suwon-si, South Korea) 4
Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Plano) 4
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio) 4
Capital One Services LLC (McLean, Va.) 3
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC (Dallas) 3
Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Houston) 3
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota City, Japan) 3

Unassigned 11

TOP INVENTORS (NO. OF PATENTS)

Brian K. Reaux (Red Oak) 2
Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm) 2
Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland) 2
Jian Liang (Shanghai, China) 2
John Valdez (Copper Canyon) 2
Kenneth McClure (Midlothian) 2
Manu Kurian (Dallas) 2
Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton) 2
Sam Allen (Maypearl) 2
Snehal Desai (Richardson) 2

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

Adjustable height topiary
Patent No. 12376533

Inventor(s): Jeffery J. Kacines (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Roger N. Chauza, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18111054 on 02/17/2023 (900 days app to issue)

Abstract: A topiary arrangement with foliage tiers having stems that are telescopic with respect to each other in order to achieve desired spacings between the foliage tiers. Each foliage tier includes a spherical foliage bundle with a tubular stem extending downwardly therefrom. Successive tiers of the foliage tiers have tubular stems that are somewhat different in diameters so that the stems are telescopic with respect to neighbor stems. A respective O-ring is stretched around the foliage stem to function as an adjustment mechanism to space the tiers from each other a desired distance. When one tubing stem is inserted into an underlying tubing stem, the O-ring on the upper tubing stem can be adjusted thereon so that the tubular stem telescopes downwardly only a desired distance within the underlying tubing stem, thus making the foliage tiers individually adjustable as to spacing therebetween.

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

Automatic animal feeding system for rotating disposal compartment components
Patent No. 12376562

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Pon (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): PAWS FORWARD INC. (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Shook, Hardy Bacon L.L.P. (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18464966 on 09/11/2023 (694 days app to issue)

Abstract: An automatic animal feeding system is provided. Embodiments of the automatic animal feeding system include an automatic food dispenser and a food canister storing food pods. The automatic food dispenser couples to the food canister, receives a food pod form the food canister, removes a cover or lid from the food pod, presents the opened food pod for pet consumption, disposes of the food pod into a disposal compartment that is sealed off from the ambient air, and implements other steps of an automatic feeding process. Aspects of the automatic feeding process can be efficiently implemented, for example, by actuating two motors based on data received from sensors of the automatic animal feeding system. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a compact, control-efficient, self-cleaning automatic animal feeding system that can continuously personalize feeding patterns or feed a pet with little to no human intervention over a period of time.

[A01K] ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS

Dermal spray apparatus with disposable cartrdige and method
Patent No. 12376665

Inventor(s): Yoanna Gouchtchina (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Kozhya LLC SP. Z O.O. (Poznan, , PL)
Law Firm: CM Law (25 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17501831 on 10/14/2021 (1391 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for dermal spraying includes a portable, hand-held dermal application device with one or more disposable cartridges that spray a dermal formulation onto the skin, the disposable cartridge having a nozzle that can be activated by placing the cartridge into the spray device.

[A45D] HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; MANICURING OR OTHER COSMETIC TREATMENT (wigs, toupees, or the like A41G 3/00, A41G 5/00; hairdressers’ chairs A47C 1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B)

Locker with reclining seat and roll-up door
Patent No. 12376678

Inventor(s): Sam Allen (Maypearl, TX)
Assignee(s): AIM Design, LLC (Desoto, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17861684 on 07/11/2022 (1121 days app to issue)

Abstract: A locker has a reclining seat and a roll-up door. The reclining seat has a bench, a seatback, a footrest, and a headrest. The reclining seat has a motor which can put it into the reclined or upright position. The reclining seat is modular and is not directly connected to the rest of the locker.

[A47B] TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (jointing of furniture F16B 12/00)

Locker with inductive charger
Patent No. 12376682

Inventor(s): John Allen (Desoto, TX), Sam Allen (Maypearl, TX)
Assignee(s): AIM Design, LLC (Desoto, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17195009 on 03/08/2021 (1611 days app to issue)

Abstract: A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls and at least one compartment defined between the upstanding sidewalls. A horizontal member extends at least partially between the sidewalls. An inductive charger is carried by the horizontal member and located such that an electronic device placed on the horizontal member may be charged by the charger. A visible indicia is disposed on the horizontal member indicating the location of the inductive charger; and an illuminated indicia is disposed on the horizontal member to indicate charging of the device.

[A47B] TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (jointing of furniture F16B 12/00)

Retractable toilet step device
Patent No. 12376716

Inventor(s): Corie Raley (Fate, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18219056 on 07/06/2023 (761 days app to issue)

Abstract: A retractable toilet step device includes a base that is positionable against a pedestal of a toilet. A pair of straps is each coupled to the base and the straps are extendable around the pedestal of the toilet for securing the base to the toilet. A series of steps is positioned in front of the pedestal of the toilet. The series of steps is positionable in a stored position resting against the base or a deployed position being spaced from the base. The series of steps can be climbed by a child to facilitate the child to urinate into the toilet when the series of steps are in the deployed position. A motion unit is integrated into the series of steps for urging the series of steps between the stored position and the deployed position.

[A47K] SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03D); TOILET ACCESSORIES (cosmetic equipment A45D)

Visual response training device and system
Patent No. 12376742

Inventor(s): Thomas J. Shaw (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Scheef Stone, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17703695 on 03/24/2022 (1230 days app to issue)

Abstract: A visual response and training device and system comprising a fixed vision divider panel that is configured to sequentially light a plurality of differently colored LED bulbs each separately visible to only one eye of a user to promote visual tracking in a non-dominant eye. The subject device and system can optionally be configured for testing peripheral vision to sequentially light LED bulbs spread over a range of viewing angles ranging up to about 90 degrees laterally from center in each direction from the respective eyes of a user.

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

Dissolvable gel-forming film for delivery of active agents
Patent No. 12377055

Inventor(s): Aleksa Jovanovic (Fort Worth, TX), Dennis Carson (Burleson, TX), Lei Shi (Mansfield, TX)
Assignee(s): SMITH NEPHEW, INC. (Memphis, TN)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18667290 on 05/17/2024 (445 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed is a dissolvable, gel-forming film, and methods for its use, comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether, a hydrophilic rheological modifying agent, and an active proteolytic enzyme or other drug substance. The gel-forming film has a water content of less than 15% w/w and is capable of forming a hydrogel when contacted with water or other aqueous medium. The disclosed films achieve delivery of stable proteolytic enzymes to the desired site of action in a manner that provides uniform delivery of the enzymes.

[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)

Compositions for treatment of substance use disorder
Patent No. 12377065

Inventor(s): Jacques Nguyen (Fort Worth, TX), Liang-Jun Yan (Fort Worth, TX), Michael J. Forster (Fort Worth, TX), Ritu A. Shetty (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (Ft. Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17628138 on 07/17/2020 (1845 days app to issue)

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods of treating or preventing an addictive behavior in a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a DMTU or a composition comprising same.

Medicament delivery device
Patent No. 12377218

Inventor(s): Andrew Nelson (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH (Frankfurt am Main, , DE)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18306528 on 04/25/2023 (833 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a housing, a reservoir for medicament disposed in the housing and a dispensing member. The dispensing member is moveable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position to dispense medicament from the reservoir when the reservoir contains medicament. The medicament delivery device further comprises first and second biasing members. The first biasing member is configured to urge the dispensing member from the first position to an intermediate position. The second biasing member is configured to urge the dispensing member from the intermediate position to the second position.

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

Apparatus for minimally-invasive prevention and treatment of hydrocephalus and method for use of same
Patent No. 12377250

Inventor(s): Frederick H. Sklar (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Griggs Bergen LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17739723 on 05/09/2022 (1184 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for minimally-invasive, including non-invasive, prevention and/or treatment of hydrocephalus and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the apparatus, a housing is sized for superjacent contact with a skull having a fontanel. Within the housing, a compartment includes a pressure applicator, such as a fluid-filled bladder, under the control of a pressure regulator. The pressure applicator is configured to selectively apply an external pressure to the fontanel. The compartment includes a pressure sensor configured to measure intracranial pulse pressure of the fontanel. Further, in one embodiment, the apparatus can cause pulse pressure modulation by adjusting the intracranial pulse pressure via the pressure applicator. This enables a non-invasive measurement of the pulse pressure and modulation thereof in infants, for example.

Treatment intervals for use of compositions comprising energy absorbing materials for dermatological applications
Patent No. 12377284

Inventor(s): Anthony V. Lando (Suwanee, GA), Dilip Paithankar (Wayland, MA), Erin C. Keller (Atlanta, GA), Todd J. Meyer (Roswell, GA)
Assignee(s): CORONADO AESTHETICS, LLC (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18515701 on 11/21/2023 (623 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets. The method of treatment is performed and then, depending upon the desired clinical outcome, repeated after a treatment response interval has elapsed.

[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]

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

Load effects on transport energy
Patent No. 12377750

Inventor(s): Norman Lu (Fairview, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18635085 on 04/15/2024 (477 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of providing to a charging station a distance desired to be driven by a transport and determining, by the charging station, an amount of energy to retrieve from the transport such that a residual amount of energy in the transport is equivalent to the distance desired to be driven.

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

Initiating operating behavior between vehicles
Patent No. 12377847

Inventor(s): Imad Zahid (Carrollton, TX), Joshua C. Batie (Frisco, TX), Louis Brugman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Aichi-ken, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18221793 on 07/13/2023 (754 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of: determining an operating behavior of a first vehicle that is not part of a connected vehicle system from a device communicatively coupled to the first vehicle, wherein the device is configured to operate with the connected vehicle system; determining that the operating behavior is not associated with a second vehicle that is part of the connected vehicle system; and initiating the operating behavior in the second vehicle when the device is communicatively coupled to the second vehicle.

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

Pylon tracking systems for tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 12377974

Inventor(s): Charles Eric Covington (Colleyville, TX), Jacob Eugene Augustyn (Grapevine, TX), Thomas Earl Johnson, Jr. (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Textron Innovations Inc. (Providence, RI)
Law Firm: Lawrence Youst PLLC (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17541906 on 12/03/2021 (1341 days app to issue)

Abstract: A pylon tracking system for a tiltrotor aircraft including first and second pylons each having a pylon conversion actuator with primary and backup drive systems. The pylon tracking system includes a plurality of rotary position sensors including a first rotary position sensor coupled to the primary drive system of the first pylon, a second rotary position sensor coupled to the backup drive system of the first pylon, a third rotary position sensor coupled to the primary drive system of the second pylon and a fourth rotary position sensor coupled to the backup drive system of the second pylon. A flight control computer is in communication with the plurality of rotary position sensors and is configured to process feedback therefrom to identify a differential pylon angle between the first and second pylons during pylon conversion operations.

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

Passenger seat headrest divider assembly
Patent No. 12377980

Inventor(s): Francisco Salcedo (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Safran Seats USA LLC (Gainesvville, TX)
Law Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18035510 on 12/02/2020 (1707 days app to issue)

Abstract: A passenger seat includes a seat back and a headrest supported on the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of opposing lateral sides, and the headrest may be adjustable relative to the seat back along an axis. A divider assembly having a divider may be attached to the headrest. The divider of the divider assembly is movable with the headrest relative to the seat back, and the divider may be movable relative to the headrest between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the divider extends forward from a first lateral side of the pair of opposing lateral sides of the headrest.

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

Hybrid propulsion drive train system for tiltrotor aircraft
Patent No. 12377994

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: 18619376 on 03/28/2024 (495 days app to issue)

Abstract: 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 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.

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

Matrix assisted two component roof coating system and method
Patent No. 12378768

Inventor(s): Adem Chich (Kearny, NJ), Daniel E. Boss (Morris Township, NJ), Yan Zheng (Livingston, NJ), Yixi Xiao (Edison, NJ)
Assignee(s): BMIC LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17177328 on 02/17/2021 (1630 days app to issue)

Abstract: A two component roof coating system and method includes a sufficiently porous fabric attachable to a roof deck. A first component of the two component roof coating may be applied to the fabric after it is attached to the roof. Alternatively, fabric may be pre-soaked with the first component prior to attachment. A second component of the two component roof coating may then be applied to the fabric. The first and second components react with each other to form a waterproof roof coating. The fabric can hold the components in place and prevent sagging.

[B05D] PROCESSES FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS OR OTHER FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (conveying articles or workpieces through baths of liquid B65G, e.g. B65G 49/02) [2]

Sensor and method for detecting target molecules
Patent No. 12379374

Inventor(s): Ali Beskok (Plano, TX), Anil Koklu (Dallas, TX), Jungchih Chiao (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Chalker Flores, LLP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18585915 on 02/23/2024 (529 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting one or more target molecules includes a hydrophobic substrate, and a sensor. The sensor includes two or more electrodes disposed on the hydrophobic substrate and separated from one another by a gap, a plurality of nanostructures formed on or within an upper surface of each electrode, a plurality of binding molecules attached to the plurality of nanostructures, wherein the plurality of binding molecules are configured to bind with the one or more target molecules, and wherein the upper surface of each electrode and the plurality of nanostructures are hydrophilic, and may further detect two or more analytes with two or more sensors that detect two or more different modalities, such as, electrical, optical fluorescence, optical resonance, magnetic detection, or acoustic waves.

[B01L] CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE (apparatus for medical or pharmaceutical purposes A61; apparatus for industrial purposes or laboratory apparatus whose construction and performance are comparable to that of similar industrial apparatus, see the relevant classes for industrial apparatus, particularly subclasses of B01 and C12; separating or distilling apparatus B01D; mixing or stirring devices B01F; atomisers B05B; sieves B07B; corks, bungs B65D; handling liquids in general B67; vacuum pumps F04; siphons F04F 10/00; taps, stop-cocks F16K; tubes, tube joints F16L; apparatus specially adapted for investigating or analysing materials G01, particularly G01N; electrical or optical apparatus, see the relevant classes in sections G and H)

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

Histone demethylase inhibitors for treating cancers
Patent No. 12378201

Inventor(s): Jer-Tsong Hsieh (Plano, TX), Jung-Mo Ahn (Plano, TX), Zhi-Ping Liu (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17596816 on 06/20/2020 (1872 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new series of 8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives/analogs that are potent KDM4 inhibitors with high activity and selectivity against KDM4 enzymes. Also disclosed are the pharmaceutical compositions comprising such 8-hydroxyquinoline-based potent KDM4 inhibitors, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and method of use thereof, for treating cancer and neoplastic diseases and the like.

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

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

Universal adjustable bracket for window and door coverings
Patent No. 12378816

Inventor(s): Ryan D. Fitzgerald (Doonan, , AU)
Assignee(s): Alwood Industries (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Young Basile Hanlon MacFarlane, P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17636543 on 09/03/2020 (1797 days app to issue)

Abstract: A bracket is disclosed that is configured for engagement with a clip for a window or door covering. The bracket includes a body and an adjustment mechanism that is configured for engagement with the body and the clip such that the clip is supportable by the body and the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a drive assembly that is configured to vary a height of the bracket and a vertical position of the clip.

[E06B] FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES, OR LIKE ENCLOSURES, IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G 9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D 25/10; sky-lights E04B 7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F 10/00)

Expandable metal sealing/anchoring tool
Patent No. 12378832

Inventor(s): Brandon T. Least (Carrollton, TX), Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17493944 on 10/05/2021 (1400 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a sealing/anchoring element, a sealing/anchoring tool, and a method for sealing/anchoring within a wellbore. The sealing/anchoring element, in one aspect, includes a circlet having an inside surface having an inside diameter (d[subscript]i[/subscript]), an outside surface having an outside diameter (d[subscript]o[/subscript]), a width (w), and a wall thickness (t). In one aspect, the circlet has one or more geometric features that allow it to elasto/plastically deform when moved from a radially reduced state to a radially enlarged state, and the circlet comprises an expandable metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis.

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

Setting tool
Patent No. 12378834

Inventor(s): Brian M. Gleason (Crowley, TX)
Assignee(s): DBK Industries, LLC (Crowley, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18742447 on 06/13/2024 (418 days app to issue)

Abstract: A setting tool includes a barrel piston that is configured to couple to a setting sleeve and defines a working surface and a vent port. A mandrel is disposed at least partially within the barrel piston and defines a power charge chamber that is configured to receive a power charge and includes an upper threaded portion and a plurality of axial discharge ports disposed in fluid communication at one end with the power charge chamber and at the other end with the working surface of the barrel piston. The barrel piston is configured for axial displacement with respect to the mandrel.

Fluid flow control system employing gravity driven floats and a valve
Patent No. 12378850

Inventor(s): Michael Linley Fripp (Carrollton, TX), Stephen Michael Greci (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17237257 on 04/22/2021 (1566 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is a fluid flow control system and a well system. The fluid flow control system, in one aspect, includes a valve having a fluid inlet operable to receive fluid, a control inlet operable to receive a control fluid, and a fluid outlet operable to pass the fluid to the tubing, the valve configured to open or close the fluid outlet based upon the control fluid. The fluid flow control system according to this aspect further includes a density control valve having an inlet conduit operable to receive the fluid and an outlet conduit coupled to the control inlet of the valve, the density control valve operable to send the control fluid to the valve to open or close the fluid outlet based upon a density of the fluid.

Pressure indication alignment using an orientation port and an orientation slot in a weighted swivel
Patent No. 12378858

Inventor(s): David Joe Steele (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Parker Justiss, P.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18661380 on 05/10/2024 (452 days app to issue)

Abstract: Provided is an inner string and a well system. The inner string, in one aspect, includes an inner tubular including a sidewall having a thickness (t[subscript]3[/subscript]), the inner tubular having an orientation port extending entirely through the sidewall to provide fluid access from an interior of the inner tubular to an exterior of the inner tubular. The inner string, according to one aspect, further includes a weighted swivel located around the inner tubular, the weighted swivel including an orientation slot, the orientation slot configured to align with the orientation port to provide a pressure reading indicative of a relative location of the inner tubular to the weighted swivel.

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

Blending gaseous fuels for energy conversion systems
Patent No. 12378922

Inventor(s): Christopher Allan Fournier (Fort Worth, TX)
Assignee(s): PWRTEK, LLC (Houston, TX)
Law Firm: Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP (5 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18658348 on 05/08/2024 (454 days app to issue)

Abstract: In a general aspect, gaseous fuels are blended. In some cases, a fuel blending method includes receiving a flow of a first gaseous fuel in a first flow path of a fuel blending system and receiving a flow of a second gaseous fuel from a second fuel source in a second flow path of the fuel blending system. The heating value of the second gaseous fuel is lower than the heating value of the first gaseous fuel. The first and second gaseous fuels are combined from the first and second flow paths to form a blended gaseous fuel in a third flow path. A heating value of the blended gaseous fuel is measured, and the flow of the first gaseous fuel in the first flow path is adjusted to modify a content of blended gaseous fuel. The blended gaseous fuel can be provided, for example, to an energy conversion system.

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

Cannula TCP actuator
Patent No. 12378949

Inventor(s): Pawandeep Singh Matharu (Dallas, TX), Umesh Gandhi (Farmington Hills, MI), Yonas Tadesse (Garland, TX), Yuyang Song (Ann Arbor, MI)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Toyota, , JP), TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (Austin, TX)
Law Firm: Jordan IP Law, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18459059 on 08/31/2023 (705 days app to issue)

Abstract: Technology disclosed herein provides a cannula TCP actuator comprising an annealed microtube assembly including a polymer microtube having inserted therein a resistive heating wire such that the resistive heating wire extends through the length of the polymer microtube, wherein the microtube assembly is arranged in a twisted and coiled tube. The cannula TCP actuator is fabricated by inserting a resistive heating wire into the polymer microtube, forming a microtube assembly by applying a longitudinal force to a first end of the polymer microtube in a direction parallel to a center axis of the polymer microtube and in an opposite direction relative to a second end of the polymer microtube, and applying a rotational force to the second end of the polymer microtube during application of the longitudinal force to cause the polymer microtube to twist and coil about the center axis, and annealing the microtube assembly.

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

Portable, self-contained cooling device
Patent No. 12379115

Inventor(s): John P. Brinkman (Abilene, TX)
Assignee(s): Solo Brands, LLC (Grapevine, TX)
Law Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18453921 on 08/22/2023 (714 days app to issue)

Abstract: A portable, self-contained cooling device includes a base, a reservoir fixedly secured to the base and arranged to store a liquid usable for cooling. The device also includes a fan assembly fixedly secured to the reservoir at a location above the reservoir. The fan assembly includes a fan configured to generate an airflow, a motor configured to operate the fan, and a nozzle disposed to spray the liquid as a mist into the airflow. The device also includes a power source configured to power the fan, the power source being disposed at an elevation adjacent to or below the reservoir.

[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 muzzle accessory
Patent No. 12379179

Inventor(s): Benjamin Ni Ye (North Richland Hills, TX), Richard Trevor Simpson Roe (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Shadow Systems LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Spencer Fane LLP (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18526718 on 12/01/2023 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: An accessorized firearm can include a firearm including a barrel having a main firing tube, the barrel provided with an alignment key; and a muzzle accessory including an accessory body having a through-channel and a surface provided with an alignment groove, the through-channel receiving the barrel of the firearm, the alignment groove receiving the alignment key, the alignment key rotationally fixing the muzzle accessory relative to the barrel.

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

Counterclockwise twisted fiber material twisted together in counterclockwise direction to form a bow string and/or cable
Patent No. 12379181

Inventor(s): Michael R. Braden (North Richland Hills, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18131973 on 04/07/2023 (851 days app to issue)

Abstract: A string such as a bowstring or cable used in archery bows and crossbows include multiple strands. The multiple strands are not bound to each other but remain parallel and positioned side-by-side. The desired number of strands are laid up to a determined length and grouped together to create a bundle. The bundles can have different properties such as strength and stability depending on the direction the strands and bundles are twisted.

[F41B] WEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (projectiles for fishing, e.g. fish-spears, A01K 81/00; sports implements for throwing A63B 65/00, e.g. boomerangs A63B 65/08; stationary apparatus for projecting sports balls, e.g. tennis balls, A63B 69/40; throwing or slinging toys A63H 33/18; knives, axes B26B; projectiles or missiles other than those incorporating springs as projecting means F42B 6/00)

P H Y S I C S

Systems and methods for vibration attenuation in flight control of an aircraft
Patent No. 12377999

Inventor(s): Jeffrey Mark Bosworth (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): Archer Aviation Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett Dunner LLP (9 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18750785 on 06/21/2024 (410 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flight control of electric aircraft and other powered aerial vehicles. In one embodiment, an electrical system for an aircraft is disclosed, comprising: at least one processor configured to: receive pilot input indicating a commanded aircraft state, determine an aircraft thrust for achieving the commanded aircraft state, retrieve at least one propeller parameter associated with propeller speeds, wherein the propeller parameter is determined to reduce a structural vibratory response in the aircraft. The at least one processor is further configured to determine a respective command for each propeller of the aircraft to achieve the determined aircraft thrust based on the at least one propeller parameter and control each propeller of the aircraft based on the corresponding respective command.

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

Mass flow controller with advanced back streaming diagnostics
Patent No. 12379238

Inventor(s): Joseph John Sipka (Mckinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Glenview, IL)
Law Firm: McAndrews, Held Malloy, Ltd. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 16662870 on 10/24/2019 (2112 days app to issue)

Abstract: A diagnostics system comprising a controller for controlling operations of a mass flow controller. The controller is communicable coupled to at least one sensor and to a valve and tuned to control the valve based on a predetermined set point value and communication from the at least one sensor. The controller determines at least one predetermined value associated with a reverse flow of a fluid and either cause the controller to enter a hard fault or a safe state. The predetermined value of the flow is either a percentage of total flow or a percentage of total flow over a time period. The controller can log the date, time, and a device identifier in response to determining the at least one predetermined value. In addition, the diagnostics system can include a centralized controller configured to receive diagnostics data from a plurality of controllers and control operation of the controllers.

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

Method and apparatus for measuring the weight of a container using load cells
Patent No. 12379240

Inventor(s): John Lydick (Houston, TX), Robert Lydick (Fort Worth, TX), Roma Montifar (Manvel, TX)
Assignee(s): Canalytics Technologies, LLC (Aledo, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17944964 on 09/14/2022 (1056 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the weight of a container, such as a large trash compactor, includes a base plate and a loading fixture. The loading fixture is carried by the base plate, and includes a floating plate, at least one piston coupled to the floating plate, and a pressure transducer for generating a selected signal based upon pressure in the piston.

[G01G] WEIGHING

Testing interposer method and apparatus
Patent No. 12379393

Inventor(s): Lee D. Whetsel (Parker, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18313617 on 05/08/2023 (820 days app to issue)

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for improving silicon interposers to include test circuitry for testing stacked die mounted on the interposer. The improvement allows for the stacked die to be selectively tested by an external tester or by the test circuitry included in the interposer.

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

Methods and systems for detecting gunpowder
Patent No. 12379518

Inventor(s): Gupta G. K. Wijeratne (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18297095 on 04/07/2023 (851 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting gunpowder are provided. The method includes collecting sensor data from a plurality of vehicles each comprising one or more gunpowder sensors, detecting presence of gunpowder based on the sensor data of the gunpowder sensors, determining a detection location where the presence of gunpowder is detected based on vehicle location data from the vehicles, determining whether the detection of the presence of gunpowder is false positive based on the detection location and map data from a crowdsourced map, and communicating the detection of the presence of gunpowder in response to determining that the detection of the presence of gunpowder is not false positive.

[G01V] GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS (means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons A63B 29/02) [6]

Anamorphic lens assemblies
Patent No. 12379576

Inventor(s): Duane Scott Dewald (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Atlas Lens Co. (Glendale, CA)
Law Firm: Nicholson De Vos Webster Elliott LLP (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17899448 on 08/30/2022 (1071 days app to issue)

Abstract: Lens assemblies according to the disclosure include an anamorphic lens component and a primary lens component. The anamorphic lens component includes a first cylindrical lens element, a second cylindrical lens element, and a first spherical lens element disposed between the first and second cylindrical lens elements and translatable along an optical axis of the anamorphic lens assembly with respect to the first and second cylindrical lens elements. Optical characteristics of the anamorphic lens component are adjustable as the first spherical lens element translates along the optical axis such that the first cylindrical lens element, the first spherical lens element, and the second cylindrical lens element in combination produce a first astigmatism that is opposite to a second astigmatism produced in an image plane by the primary lens component as an object moves from infinity focus toward the lens assembly.

[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]

Display device having diffraction gratings with reduced polarization sensitivity
Patent No. 12379603

Inventor(s): Nai-Wen Pi (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Magic Leap, Inc. (Plantation, FL)
Law Firm: Tobias Intellectual Property Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18766282 on 07/08/2024 (393 days app to issue)

Abstract: Blazed diffraction gratings provide optical elements in head-mounted display systems to, e.g., incouple light into or out-couple light out of a waveguide. These blazed diffraction gratings may be configured to have reduced polarization sensitivity. Such gratings may, for example, incouple or outcouple light of different polarizations with similar level of efficiency. The blazed diffraction gratings and waveguides may be formed in a high refractive index substrate such as lithium niobate. In some implementations, the blazed diffraction gratings may include diffractive features having a feature height of 40 nm to 120 nm, for example, 80 nm. The diffractive features may be etched into the high index substrate, e.g., lithium niobate.

Lens with color enhancement
Patent No. 12379615

Inventor(s): Elliot French (Dallas, TX), Srinivasan Balasubramanian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Essilor International (Charenton-le-Pont, , FR)
Law Firm: NIXON VANDERHYE (11 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18525989 on 12/01/2023 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to the use of dyes that impart localized regions of reduced transmittance across specific wavelength ranges. The inclusion of transmittance-attenuating dyes into a lens provides enhanced color contrast by tuning the spectrum of visible light transmission through the lens.

[G02C] SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES

Memory controller with command reordering
Patent No. 12379850

Inventor(s): Timothy D. Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18361159 on 07/28/2023 (739 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for handling requests that includes a set of memory banks coupled to a memory controller which comprises a set of read queues, including a read queue currently designated as the priority read queue. The memory controller loads read requests from an associated processor into the set of read queues. To process the read requests, the memory controller is configured to schedule the read requests of the priority read queue based on an availability of the associated memory bank, and if not in the priority read queue, also based on whether the read requests conflict with a recently scheduled read request from the priority read queue. Upon an execution of a read request from the priority read queue, the memory controller designates a different one of the set of read queues as the priority read queue, if the read request was at a front of the priority read queue.

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

Systems and methods for duplicating contents on display panels based on an estimated light intensity
Patent No. 12379886

Inventor(s): Bryan Else Yamasaki (Aubrey, TX), Jackson Zhu (Ann Arbor, MI), Justin K. Shen (Canton, MI), Michael R. Kushnerik (The Colony, TX), Roger Akira Kyle (Aubrey, TX), Timothy Wang (Ann Arbor, MI), Xiao Xu (Novi, MI)
Assignee(s): Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, , JP), Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Dinsmore Shohl LLP (14 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18606612 on 03/15/2024 (508 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system for addressing a washout condition on a vehicle display includes an instrument cluster that makes up a first display panel, an infotainment cluster that makes up a second display panel positioned apart from the instrument cluster. The system also includes a conlight sensor to determine a sunlight condition, a navigation unit to determine navigational information pertaining to the vehicle, and an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the first display panel, the second display panel, the conlight sensor, and the navigation unit. The electronic control unit determines an estimated light intensity on the first display panel based on the navigation information and the sunlight condition, and presents a prompt on the second display panel to duplicate contents displayed on the first display panel onto the second display panel when the estimated light intensity exceeds a reference light intensity value.

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

Exposing valid byte lanes as vector predicates to CPU
Patent No. 12379925

Inventor(s): Joseph Zbiciak (San Jose, CA), Son H. Tran (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18614947 on 03/25/2024 (498 days app to issue)

Abstract: A streaming engine employed in a digital data processor specifies a fixed read only data stream. Once fetched data elements in the data stream are disposed in lanes in a stream head register in the fixed order. Some lanes may be invalid, for example when the number of remaining data elements are less than the number of lanes in the stream head register. The streaming engine automatically produces a valid data word stored in a stream valid register indicating lanes holding valid data. The data in the stream valid register may be automatically stored in a predicate register or otherwise made available. This data can be used to control vector SIMD operations or may be combined with other predicate register data.

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

Branch prediction using loop iteration count
Patent No. 12379929

Inventor(s): David Edward Smith, Jr. (Allen, TX), Kai Chirca (Dallas, TX), Paul Daniel Gauvreau (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18412504 on 01/13/2024 (570 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising instruction processing circuitry for processing a plurality of program instructions and instruction prediction circuitry. The instruction prediction circuitry comprises circuitry for detecting successive occurrences of a same program loop sequence of program instructions. The instruction prediction circuitry also comprises circuitry for predicting a number of iterations of the same program loop sequence of program instructions, in response to detecting, by the circuitry for detecting, that a second occurrence of the same program loop sequence of program instructions comprises a same number of iterations as a first occurrence of the same program loop sequence of program instructions.

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

Remaining useful life determination for power electronic devices
Patent No. 12379984

Inventor(s): Hiroshi Ukegawa (South Lyon, MI), Krishna Pattipati (Storrs, CT), Qian Yang (Vernon, CT), Raymond P. Viviano (Hazel Park, MI), Shailesh N. Joshi (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: 18129594 on 03/31/2023 (858 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to predicting anomalous operation of a device and an associated remaining useful life (RUL) estimation. In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring usage information about the operation of an electronic device. The method includes determining whether the usage information indicates the presence of an anomaly in the operation of the electronic device according to an anomaly model. The method includes, responsive to detecting the anomaly, determining a remaining useful life (RUL) for the electronic device according to a RUL model. The method includes providing the RUL estimate.

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

Hybrid neural network for preventing system failure
Patent No. 12380012

Inventor(s): Elvis Nyamwange (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17879930 on 08/03/2022 (1098 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to outage prevention. A computing platform may train, using historical parameter information and historical outage information, an outage prediction model. The computing platform may receive, from at least one system, current parameter information, and may normalize the current parameter information. The computing platform may convert, using a CNN of the outage prediction model, the normalized current parameter information to a frequency domain. The computing platform may input, into at least one RNN of the outage prediction model, the frequency domain information, to produce a likelihood of outage score. The computing platform may compare the likelihood of outage score to a predetermined outage threshold. Based on identifying that the likelihood of outage score meets or exceeds the predetermined outage threshold, the computing platform may direct the at least one system to execute a performance modification to prevent a predicted outage.

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

Methods and apparatus to facilitate read-modify-write support in a coherent victim cache with parallel data paths
Patent No. 12380035

Inventor(s): Naveen Bhoria (Plano, TX), Pete Michael Hippleheuser (Murphy, TX), Timothy David Anderson (University Park, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18194716 on 04/03/2023 (855 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed facilitate read-modify-write support in a coherent victim cache with parallel data paths. An example apparatus includes a random-access memory configured to be coupled to a central processing unit via a first interface and a second interface, the random-access memory configured to obtain a read request indicating a first address to read via a snoop interface, an address encoder coupled to the random-access memory, the address encoder to, when the random-access memory indicates a hit of the read request, generate a second address corresponding to a victim cache based on the first address, and a multiplexer coupled to the victim cache to transmit a response including data obtained from the second address of the victim cache.

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

Hybrid system fabric for enabling host operating system and real-time operating system within chiplet system-on-chip
Patent No. 12380048

Inventor(s): Sheau-Jiung Lee (Saratoga, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Milkyway Inc. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: VEDDER PRICE P.C. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17389155 on 07/29/2021 (1468 days app to issue)

Abstract: A hybrid system fabric is disclosed for use within a chiplet SOC. The hybrid system fabric facilitates fast communication between a real-time system, a host system, chiplets, memory systems, and other shared resources within the chiplet SOC. The hybrid system fabric supports both concurrent high throughput data processing and high computing power.

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

CXL fabric extensions
Patent No. 12380049

Inventor(s): Gary B. Gostin (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Spring, TX)
Law Firm: Yao Legal Services, Inc. (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18511801 on 11/16/2023 (628 days app to issue)

Abstract: One aspect of the instant application can provide a networking device. The networking device can include a set of Compute Express Link (CXL) ports, a set of non-CXL ports, a set of bridge circuits associated with the set of CXL ports, and an interconnect. A respective bridge circuit can include a packet-conversion subcircuit to convert a CXL packet received at a corresponding CXL port to a customized packet and a protocol-conversion subcircuit to convert a CXL protocol to a customized protocol implemented by the networking device. The interconnect can switch customized packets among the CXL and non-CXL ports based on the customized protocol.

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

Predictive value engine for logical map generation and injection
Patent No. 12380070

Inventor(s): Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18650248 on 04/30/2024 (462 days app to issue)

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to logical map generation and injection. A computing platform may train a key value engine to assign logical map data priority values based on data use cases. The computing platform may receive first data and a first use case, which the computing platform may input into the key value engine to produce the logical map data priority values for the first data. The computing platform may generate, based on the logical map data priority values, a logical map for the first data. The computing platform may modify the first data by embedding, into a header of the first data, the logical map. The computing platform may send, to a recipient computing device, a portion of the modified first data and one or more commands to re-assemble the first data using the logical map stored in the portion of the modified first data.

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

Generating synthetic time series datasets having change points
Patent No. 12380122

Inventor(s): Michael Langford (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18517700 on 11/22/2023 (622 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for facilitating generation of synthetic datasets having a change point. The system may receive a command to generate a synthetic time series dataset. The system may generate data points for components of the synthetic dataset, the components including a seasonality function, a trend function, and a noise function. The system may modify the trend function to a different trend function by modifying a level or a slope of the trend function. The system may generate a change point by replacing a subset of consecutive data points generated using the trend function with consecutive data points generated using the different trend function. The system may then generate the synthetic time series dataset having a change point by combining the seasonality data points, the trend data points, and the noise data points into corresponding time slots of the synthetic time series dataset.

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

System and method for data pruning via dynamic partition management
Patent No. 12380132

Inventor(s): Robert McKinley Collins, Jr. (Argyle, TX)
Assignee(s): BNSF Railway Company (Fort Worth, TX)
Law Firm: Whitaker Chalk Swindle Schwartz PLLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18392816 on 12/21/2023 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for managing data lifecycles that can provide an adaptable data management system configured to optimize the lifecycles of data and the reliability of databases. The system can provide data management systems with the ability to attach, detach, and drop segments of data based on key partitions of the data objects to optimize database utilization. By including the key partitions to the data objects, the database including the data objects can now perform data management operations based on the key partitions. The system, based on the key partitions, can identify a location of the data object to attach row entries, detach row entries from the existing tables, and delete the detached row entries from the database altogether. The system can operate on any relational database management system.

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

Systems and methods for reducing usage of cache memory in connection with user queries
Patent No. 12380167

Inventor(s): Mia Frederick (The Colony, TX), Pedro Betancourt (McKinney, TX), Preetha Veeraraghavan (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18430402 on 02/01/2024 (551 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some embodiments, reducing usage of cache memory in connection with user queries may be facilitated. In some embodiments, in connection with a first query, (i) a first set of results received during a user session and (ii) a first output generated from the first set of results are stored in a session cache associated with the user session. In response to determining that a second query parameter of a second query corresponds to a first query parameter of the first query but fails to satisfy a match criterion: a cache lookup is performed on the session cache to retrieve a matching result subset of the first set of results, in lieu of retrieving the first output generated from the first set of results, where the matching result subset does not include a result corresponding to the first query parameter. A second output is then generated.

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

Unauthorized activity detection based on input analysis and monitoring
Patent No. 12380186

Inventor(s): Dinesh Kumar Agrawal (McKinney, TX), Vijaya L. Vemireddy (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Banner Witcoff, Ltd. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18214368 on 06/26/2023 (771 days app to issue)

Abstract: Arrangements for detecting unauthorized activity based on input method analysis and monitoring are provided. In some aspects, identity information associated with a user may be received and be stored. An input may be received from a computing device of the user. An input pattern of the received input may be determined. Using a machine learning model, the input pattern of the received input may be compared to input patterns of humans and input patterns of machines. Based on the comparison, it may be determined whether the user is a human user or a non-human user. Responsive to determining that the user is a non-human user, a request may be transmitted to the user to provide increased authentication credentials. Responsive to determining that the user is a human user, an identity of the user may be verified by comparing the input pattern of the received input to the stored identity information.

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

Reflexive response-based video authentication method and system
Patent No. 12380190

Inventor(s): Snehal Desai (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Plumsea Law Group, LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17823562 on 08/31/2022 (1070 days app to issue)

Abstract: A remote signal-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource. The system and method are configured to cause a visual and/or audio pattern to be displayed in a remote computing device while collecting image data from the same device. The image data is evaluated to determine whether the appropriate response from the person is present. If the response is present, the system determines the image is authentic and can verify an identity of the person, and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.

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

Virtual machine image management system
Patent No. 12380207

Abstract: Virtual machine images may be constantly scanned using background process, to identify current and evolving security risks, such as by optimizing the image scanning a last-in, first-out (LIFO) stack to prioritize most relevant images. Older and/or non-relevant image are removed from the scanning process and removed from use. Virtual machines image prioritization is based on each virtual machine image”s current and/or potential usage requirement, where the LIFO stack prioritizes the scanning order. Newly created virtual machine images and/or newly re-activated virtual machine images are placed onto a provisioning queue (first-in, first out) before activation. The virtual machine images active within a host computing environment are processed via a reconciliation process to scan for indications of security vulnerabilities and/or threats to network security. Obsolete or otherwise irrelevant virtual machine images are removed from use via a repository synchronization process.

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

Resource access security for multiple software contexts
Patent No. 12380229

Inventor(s): Eric Thierry Jean Peeters (Frisco, TX), Gary Augustine Cooper (Oakmont, PA), Prachi Mishra (Ahmedabad, , IN), Robin Osa Hoel (Oslo, , NO), Ruchi Shankar (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17401958 on 08/13/2021 (1453 days app to issue)

Abstract: In described examples, a processor system includes a mailbox, a hardware security functional block (HSFB, also called a trusted agent herein), a processor, and a processor firewall. The HSFB includes a database configured to store at least one software context access rule. The processor executes multiple software contexts. The HSFB approves or denies an access request received from a debugging tool, via the mailbox, in response to the database and a software context identification (ID) included in the access request. The HSFB sends a message to the processor firewall indicating whether the access request is approved. The processor firewall determines whether to pass instructions to the processor for execution with respect to the identified software context in response to the message.

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

Encrypted distributed database on a mobile device
Patent No. 12380233

Inventor(s): Aeric Solow (Richardson, TX), Manu Kurian (Dallas, TX), Sasikumar Purushothaman (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC)
Law Firm: Weiss Arons LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18204499 on 06/01/2023 (796 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for enabling continuity of access to a primary dataset stored in a computer network is provided. The method utilizes a node, a computer processor, and non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions. The node is connected to the computer network. The method includes configuring the mobile device for wireless connection to the computer network. The method includes configuring the mobile device to receive indication that the node is disconnected from the computer network and transmit a copy of the primary dataset or a portion thereof from the computer network to the node. The method includes configuring the node to enable operations on the dataset copy and keep a record of them. The method includes configuring the node to receive indication that the node is connected to the computer network and transmit the record to the computer network.

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

Topic identification based on virtual space machine learning models
Patent No. 12380280

Inventor(s): Mitchell McNeill (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Salesforce, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17946952 on 09/16/2022 (1054 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for displaying workflow responses based on determining topics associated with user requests are discussed herein. In some examples, a user may post a request (e.g., question) to a virtual space (e.g., a channel, thread, board, etc.) of a communication platform. The communication platform may input the request into a machine learning model trained to identify topics associated with the request and confidence levels associated with topics. In such examples, the communication platform may associate a topic with the user request based on the confidence level of the topic. In some examples, the communication platform may determine that the topic is associated with a graphical identifier (e.g., emoji). The communication platform may cause the graphical identifier to be displayed to the virtual space within which the user request was posted. In response to displaying the graphical identifier, the communication platform may display a workflow response to the virtual space.

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

Systems and methods for scheduling and managing human resources
Patent No. 12380382

Inventor(s): Christopher Davis (Dallas, TX), Derick Dorner (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Schedulehead, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Law Firm: Thrasher Associates (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17689192 on 03/08/2022 (1246 days app to issue)

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for scheduling and managing human resources. The system tracks one or more shifts for one or more empty tasks or staffing spots in an organization and triggers an action upon a detection of at least one predefined event. When triggered, the action includes compiling a list of human resources and communicating with each of the human resources on the list via a suitable channel to receive confirmation of interested human resources to attend the one or more shifts. The action is triggered upon determining that not enough human resources will sign up for the one or more empty spots, or that an admin has not filled the one or more empty spots. Further, the system is configured to facilitate self-scheduling, rate the human resources and perform predictive analysis such as roster utilization predictions and predictive analysis.

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

Systems and methods of mapping an interior space of a product storage facility
Patent No. 12380400

Inventor(s): Harish Polusani (Plano, TX), Paarvendhan Puviyarasu (Dallas, TX), Yilun Chen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Law Firm: Foley IP Law, PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17966580 on 10/14/2022 (1026 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in mapping an interior space of a product storage facility include at least one sensor that captures distance measurement data with respect to an interior space of the product storage facility. A computing device obtains a first image representing a 2-dimensional map of the interior space of the product storage facility and processes this image to define a boundary of the interior space of the product storage facility and detect individual structures located within the interior space of the product storage facility. Then, the computing device defines separate department areas, assigns a department label to each of the separate department areas, and converts the 2-dimensional map representing the detected structures and the defined separate department areas and the department labels assigned to the separate department areas into a second image representing a 3-dimensional map of the interior space of the product storage facility.

System and method for facilitating data access and verification for itinerate medical personnel
Patent No. 12380407

Inventor(s): Jeannette Ulloa (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): CRE-Dense Upload, Inc. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: St. Onge Steward Johnston Reens LLC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17880513 on 08/03/2022 (1098 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for securely allowing access to personal medical worker information for itinerate medical workers working on a contract basis for various medical facilities. The system includes a documentation computer designed to interface with a healthcare provider computer when a medical worker selects a work contract associated with the healthcare provider. The medical worker”s personal information is selectively shared based on user defined rules to limits potential compromising of the medical workers personal data due to a data breach or the like. Additionally, the medical worker”s personal information is automatically normalized so that a healthcare provider computer can use a number of different terms in describing the data needed to be provided to fulfill the contract.

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

Cryptocurrency staking validator system
Patent No. 12380443

Inventor(s): Mitchell McCuiston (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): Gemini IP, LLC (New York, NY)
Law Firm: Lee Hayes, P.C. (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18371969 on 09/22/2023 (683 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems and methods for staking instrument cryptocurrency rewards and validator management are disclosed. The systems and methods include generating validator pods associated with cryptocurrency staking validation and generating validator keys configured to be utilized by the validator pods for validating proof of stake operations. A subsets of the validator keys may be assigned to the validator pods and a request to perform the proof of stake operations may be received. A validator pod may be provisioned for validating proof of stake operations, and the validator node may be utilized to validate proof of stake operations based on the selected validator node being a compliant validator node.

Biometric authentication on push notification
Patent No. 12380451

Inventor(s): Ryan Fillinger (Prosper, 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: 18472086 on 09/21/2023 (684 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for transmitting push notification data to a computing device, the push notification data being processable by the computing device to display a push notification, receiving biometric data, the biometric data being provided from user input responsive to the push notification, determining that a user providing the user input is authenticated at least partially based on the biometric data, and inducing execution of a transaction in response to determining that the user is authenticated.

Tool for generating a virtual store that emulates a physical store
Patent No. 12380492

Inventor(s): Joshua E. Berry (Waco, TX), Matthew Raymond Magee (Waco, TX), Ravi Kumar Kurva (Irving, TX), Trong Nghia Nguyen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): 7-ELEVEN, INC. (Irving, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18466808 on 09/13/2023 (692 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus to create a virtual layout of a virtual store to emulate a physical layout of a physical store includes a memory and a processor. The processor receives a physical position and orientation associated with a physical rack located in the physical store. In response, the processor places a virtual rack at a virtual position and orientation on the virtual layout, to represent the physical position and orientation of the physical rack on the physical layout. The processor receives virtual items associated with physical items located on physical shelves of the physical rack. In response, the processor places the virtual items on virtual shelves of the virtual rack, the virtual shelves representing the physical shelves of the physical rack. The processor assigns a rack camera, which captures video that includes the physical rack, to the virtual rack and stores the virtual layout in the memory.

Data retrieval and validation for asset onboarding and deriving asset characteristics
Patent No. 12380503

Inventor(s): Christian Gratton (Eaton Rapids, MI), Damien Patton (Plano, TX), Rish Mehta (Castro Valley, CA)
Assignee(s): TRETE, Inc. (Prosper, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19186842 on 04/23/2025 (104 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for data retrieval and validation for asset onboarding and deriving asset characteristics. A first set of data associated with an asset is collected. Identifiers associated with the first set of data are created. A second set of data associated with the asset is collected based on the identifiers. The first set of data set and the second set of data are compared based on the identifiers. The first set of data is validated based on the comparison. An artificial intelligence module is trained as part of a continuous training cycle in view of validation findings. Concurrently with artificial intelligence module training, one or more characteristics of the asset are derived from the first set of data.

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

Referral service for content authentication and delivery
Patent No. 12380508

Inventor(s): Asim Ranginwala (Irving, TX)
Assignee(s): Bestow Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18145769 on 12/22/2022 (957 days app to issue)

Abstract: In general, this disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods including receiving customer information and a set of agent credentials from an agent system at an integration platform. The integration platform verifies the agent credentials and generates a referral token identifying a landing site defined by an external system. A is generated digital application based on a workflow that is defined by the external system and pre-populates at least a portion of the digital application with the customer information. The integration platform sends the pre-populated digital application to the external system for hosting at the landing site, and further sends a URL to the agent system. The URL includes the referral token, and information that directs the customer to the pre-populated digital application on the landing site. The integration platform stores the token in a repository of used token, and associates the referral token with the agent user.

Systems and methods for managing financial transaction information
Patent No. 12380509

Inventor(s): Nolan Serrao (Plano, TX), Snehal Desai (Richardson, 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: 18227679 on 07/28/2023 (739 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer-readable media communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. In an embodiment, the at least one non-transitory computer-readable media stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to perform operations including receiving a request to insure an item of personal property. The operations also include determining ownership of the item based on information stored on a distributed ledger. The operations also include determining authenticity of the item based on the information stored on the distributed ledger. The operations also include determining a value of the item based on the information stored on the distributed ledger. The operations also include generating an insurance policy for the item based at least in part on the ownership, the authenticity, the value, or any combination thereof.

Document term recognition and analytics
Patent No. 12380522

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Dagley (McKinney, TX), Jason Hoover (Grapevine, TX), Micah Price (Anna, TX), Olalekan Awoyemi (Prosper, TX), Qiaochu Tang (The Colony, TX), Staevan Duckworth (The Colony, TX), Stephen Wylie (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee(s): Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA)
Law Firm: Harrity Harrity, LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18328881 on 06/05/2023 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device receives image data of a contractual document that includes an offer including terms of a proposed transaction, converts the image data to text data that identifies text within the contractual document, and receives preferences information for a recipient of the offer. The device identifies key terms within the contractual document by using term identification to analyze the text. The key terms may include a first key term that identifies subject matter of the proposed transaction and other key terms that are part of the offer. The device determines term scores that correspond to likelihoods of the other key terms being favorable to the recipient by using a data model to analyze the key terms and the preferences information. The device, based on the term scores, generates and provides another device with a recommendation to be used in determining whether the accept the offer.

System and method for securely dispensing medication
Patent No. 12380523

Inventor(s): Stephen L. Hodge (Aubrey, TX)
Assignee(s): Global Tel*Link Corporation (Reston, VA)
Law Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C. (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18593275 on 03/01/2024 (522 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system and method for securely dispensing medication are described herein. The system includes a telemedicine center that communicates with medical assistant station and a medication distribution station located at a correctional facility and a physician center remote to the correctional facility. The medical assistant station transmits a request for medication to the telemedicine center. The telemedicine center verifies an identity of the medical assistant requesting the medication and transmits the request to the physician center. When the telemedicine center receives a confirmation to dispense medicine from the physician center, an identity of the physician transmitting the confirmation is verified. The telemedicine center then verifies an identity of an inmate to receive the medication, by way of the medication distribution station, and allows the medication distribution station to dispense the medication.

System and method for single image super- resolution for smart device camera
Patent No. 12380535

Inventor(s): Abhiram Gnanasambandam (Frisco, TX), Hamid R Sheikh (Allen, TX), John Seokjun Lee (Allen, TX), John W. Glotzbach (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18360536 on 07/27/2023 (740 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes extracting multiple shallow features from a low-resolution image using a shallow feature extractor that includes a quaternion convolutional network. The method also includes extracting multiple deep features from the multiple shallow features using a deep feature extractor that includes multiple quaternion residual distillation blocks (QRDBs), where each QRDB includes a quaternion self-attention module. The method further includes reconstructing the multiple deep features into a high-resolution image. Each QRDB may further include a quaternion gated deconvolutional feed forward network (QGDFN) configured to suppress one or more of the multiple deep features.

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

Scene graph translation
Patent No. 12380615

Inventor(s): Paul Spencer Dawkins (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TENCENT AMERICA LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18215343 on 06/28/2023 (769 days app to issue)

Abstract: Media data of a first scene graph is received. The first scene graph is created based on a first scene graph format. The first scene graph format includes a plurality of description components indicating attributes of the first scene graph. A plurality of metadata identifiers associated with the first scene graph format and a plurality of metadata identifiers associated with a second scene graph format are determined based on a lookup table. The lookup table identifies metadata identifiers associated with the first and second scene graph formats. A plurality of description components of the second scene graph format that indicates the attributes of the first scene graph is determined based on (i) the plurality of description components of the first scene graph format, (ii) the plurality of metadata identifiers associated with the first scene graph format, and (iii) the plurality of metadata identifiers associated with the second scene graph format.

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

Computer-implemented systems and methods for generating enhanced motion data and rendering objects
Patent No. 12380621

Inventor(s): Sankalp Agrawal (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18481552 on 10/05/2023 (670 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented system, the system comprising: at least one processor; and at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that are executed by the at least one processor to perform operations, comprising: receiving raw motion and/or physics data for a first object, the raw data being captured in a physical setting or provided by prerecorded, programmatically generated, or alternatively animated media sources and comprising data for a plurality of tracking points associated with the first object.

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

Multi-label image classification in a deep learning network
Patent No. 12380682

Inventor(s): Debapriya Maji (Bangalore, , IN), Manu Mathew (Bangalore, , IN), Pramod Kumar Swami (Bangalore, , IN), Soyeb Noormohammed Nagori (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17555435 on 12/18/2021 (1326 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method for multi-label image classification in a convolutional neural network (CNN) is provided that includes forming a composite image from a plurality of clipped images, and processing the composite image by the CNN to generate a probability vector for each clipped image of the plurality of clipped images, wherein a length of a probability vector is equal to a number of classes the CNN is designed to classify.

[G06V] IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING

Methods and apparatus for providing enhanced automated access to a dispatched personal delivery device operative to transport a shipment item
Patent No. 12380754

Inventor(s): Christine Joanpui Lau (Frisco, TX), Ryan William Hamilton (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): Federal Express Corporation (Memphis, IN)
Law Firm: Withers Keys, LLC (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17185252 on 02/25/2021 (1622 days app to issue)

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are described for providing enhanced automated access to a dispatched personal delivery device that can transport a shipment item within the device according to a dispatched logistics transaction. External sensors (e.g., cameras, proximity sensors, microphones) on the delivery device detect a person outside the dispatched personal delivery device. A controller on the delivery device authenticates that the detected person is an authorized participant to the dispatched logistics transaction based upon sensor data generated by the external sensors. An actuator on the dispatched personal delivery device provides access to within the dispatched personal delivery device to permit the dispatched logistics transaction by the detected person when the detected person has been authenticated to be the authorized participant to the dispatched logistics transaction. The delivery device may then auto-confirm the transaction using internal sensors, and interact with a server, which may instruct the delivery device with corrective actions.

[G07C] TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE (identification of persons A61B 5/117; indicating or recording apparatus for measuring in general, analogous apparatus but in which the input is not a variable to be measured, e.g. a hand operation, G01D; clocks, clock mechanisms G04B, G04C; time-interval measuring G04F; counting mechanisms per se G06M)

Seamless initiation of primary and secondary games at modified gaming machines
Patent No. 12380768

Inventor(s): Sam Johnson (Largo, FL)
Assignee(s): FORTUNA IP, LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18526993 on 12/01/2023 (613 days app to issue)

Abstract: Secondary gaming functionality is provided for a casino gaming machine ([b]26[/b]) by a secondary controller ([b]200[/b]) of the casino gaming machine. The secondary gaming functionality may function to provide a multi-game experience at the gaming machine or remotely at another gaming machine or other device, e.g., a smart phone ([b]28[/b]), tablet, personal computer ([b]32[/b]), and the like, via the casino gaming machine. The multi-game experience may comprise one or more secondary wager-based games in addition to the one or more primary wager-based game(s) provided by the primary gaming functionality of the gaming machine. The secondary controller functionality may cause the secondary wager-based game to be presented upon a single input player to the gaming machine which also initiates the primary game, whereby primary and secondary games are initiated seamlessly to the player via a single input.

[G07F] COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D 3/00; coin testing G07D 5/00) [7]

Extending EV range through connected vehicles
Patent No. 12380804

Inventor(s): Kentaro Oguchi (Mountain View, CA), Onur Altintas (Mountain View, CA), Seyhan Ucar (Mountain View, CA), Takamasa Higuchi (Mountain View, CA)
Assignee(s): TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18185551 on 03/17/2023 (872 days app to issue)

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of directing a group of connected vehicles to occupy one or more lanes approaching an intersection and notifying one of the connected vehicles to exit the group using another of the one or more lanes prior to the intersection.

[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]

Systems and methods for enforcement readiness verification
Patent No. 12381783

Inventor(s): Gabriel J. Fontenot (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Rutan Tucker, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18523445 on 11/29/2023 (615 days app to issue)

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for determining enforcement readiness in a workload protection solution are described herein. Often, a user may desire to initiate enforcement on a network, but may not know if the various workloads, agents, or other components of the workload protection solution are in a condition to begin enforcement. As a result, embodiments described herein can generate an enforcement validation status or overall enforcement readiness determination by evaluating a plurality of different configurations, attributes, or other settings associated with any desired workloads subject to the policy to be enforced. Upon evaluation, a notification can be generated to the user in the form of a graphical user interface or other similar output device that is configured to show any determined error or issue preventing enforcement readiness. As a result, these can be addressed by a user until enforcement can be activated, easing the overall enforcement process.

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

Personalized chatbots for inmates
Patent No. 12381835

Abstract: A communication system for providing a positive communication to an inmate is provided. The communication system includes memory that stores data, and an application server that that analyzes that data to determine topics that are important to the inmate. The application server includes a topic rating system to rate the topics based on importance to the inmate and based on an emotional tone used by the inmate during a communication. When the application server receives a question from the inmate, the application server searches the data and the Internet and responds based on the answer and the data stored in memory. The application server also provides support to the inmate by suggesting counseling services according to the needs of the inmate. Further, the communication system provides a positive influence to the inmate to encourage educational progression.

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

System and method for using a mobile device as an input device for surveys at a live event
Patent No. 12381977

Inventor(s): Jovan Hutton Pulitzer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): TESLA LABORATORIES, LLC (Jackson, WY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18304516 on 04/21/2023 (837 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query.

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

E L E C T R I C I T Y

Method and apparatus for a compact and high resolution mind-view communicator
Patent No. 12376747

Inventor(s): Masoud Vaziri (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Optics Innovation LLC (Portland, ME)
Law Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 19010350 on 01/06/2025 (211 days app to issue)

Abstract: An embodiment of a mind-view communication apparatus includes a first portable unit and a second portable unit. The first portable unit includes an eyeglass frame, at least one first optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one scene image corresponding to a field of view of a user, and at least one second optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing at least one eye image corresponding to at least a portion of at least one eye of the user. The second portable unit is in communication with the first portable unit and includes at least one processor configured for receiving the at least one scene image and the at least one eye image, determining a direction within the field of view to which the at least one eye is directed based upon the at least one eye image, and generating a subset of the at least one scene image based on the determined direction.

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

Third-party platform for tokenization and detokenization of network packet data
Patent No. 12380245

Inventor(s): Huihui Wu (Grapevine, TX), Robert Lawrence (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA) (San Antonio, TX)
Law Firm: Fletcher Yoder, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18190354 on 03/27/2023 (862 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for securing data. One of the methods includes receiving one or more network data packets. The one or more network data packets include a token that identifies stored sensitive data. The one or more network data packets are desanitized, by: identifying and extracting, from the one or more network data packets, the token; requesting, from a distributed file system, the stored sensitive data, based upon the token; and receiving, in response to the request, the stored sensitive data as received stored sensitive data.

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

Coated articles that demonstrate moisture resistance, suitable for use in electronic packages
Patent No. 12381122

Inventor(s): Donald Cunningham (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): ACULON INC. (San Diego, CA)
Law Firm: BLK Law Group (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18144715 on 05/08/2023 (820 days app to issue)

Abstract: Coated electronic components of a circuit assembly are provided, comprising: one or more lead frames, one or more chips, connection wires, a moisture barrier coating layer, and an encapsulating plastic coating layer. The moisture barrier coating layer may be applied to the electronic component with the encapsulating plastic coating layer applied on top of the moisture barrier coating layer, or vice versa; such that only lead frames are exposed. Also provided are electronic components of a circuit assembly, comprising: one or more lead frames, one or more chips, connection wires, one or more leads extending from the coated electronic component, a moisture barrier coating layer, and an encapsulating plastic coating layer. The encapsulating plastic coating layer is applied to the electronic component and the moisture barrier coating layer is applied on top of the entire encapsulating plastic coating layer on all sides, such that only the leads are exposed.

[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)

Electronic device and multilevel package substrate with elevated trace features for solder and/or die confinement and method for fabricating the electronic device
Patent No. 12381139

Inventor(s): Guangxu Li (Allen, TX), Rajen Manicon Murugan (Dallas, TX), Yiqi Tang (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17677042 on 02/22/2022 (1260 days app to issue)

Abstract: An electronic device with a multilevel package substrate having multiple levels including a first level having conductive leads and a final level having conductive landing areas along a side, as well as a die mounted to the multilevel package substrate and having conductive terminals electrically coupled to respective ones of the conductive leads, and a package structure that encloses the die and a portion of the multilevel package substrate, where the multilevel package substrate has a conductive elevated trace layer with a confinement feature that extends outward from the side of the final level along a third direction that is orthogonal to the first and second directions, the confinement feature having a sidewall configured to laterally confine one of a solder, an adhesive, a side of a passive component, and a side of the die.

[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]

Process for reducing pattern-induced wafer deformation
Patent No. 12381162

Inventor(s): Gernot Biese (Marzling, , DE), Jonas Hhenberger (Kissing, , DE)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18096704 on 01/13/2023 (935 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device wafer includes a plurality of device patterns formed in or over a semiconductor substrate, and a scribe area from which the device patterns are excluded. A plurality of dummy features are located in at least one material level in the scribe area, including over laser scribe dots formed in the semiconductor substrate.

Mounting assembly and method of use thereof
Patent No. 12381307

Inventor(s): Nengbin Liu (Suzhou, , CN), Puliang Tang (Suzhou, , CN), Ruixin Su (Suzhou, , CN), Shida Wang (Suzhou, , CN), Xiwei Yang (Suzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): OUTDOOR WIRELESS NETWORKS LLC (Richardson, TX)
Law Firm: Myers Bigel, P.A. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17822255 on 08/25/2022 (1076 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mounting assembly and the method of use thereof. The mounting assembly is configured to mount a plurality of objects on a single pole at a predetermined included angle and includes: a clamping mechanism, which fixes the mounting assembly on the pole by clamping the pole; an angle control mechanism, which has a polygonal configuration and controls the included angle between the plurality of objects through its polygonal configuration; and a mounting mechanism, which respectively mounts the plurality of objects by mounting each object among the plurality of objects in a manner where it corresponds to one edge among the plurality of edges of the angle control mechanism, thereby mounting the plurality of objects on the pole at a predetermined included angle. The mounting assembly according to the present disclosure is capable of mounting a plurality of objects on the pole at an accurate included angle in a controlled manner with the angle control mechanism thereof, and according to the mounting assembly of the present disclosure, make the disassembly and removal of the plurality of objects easy by shifting the operation space for fastening to the space between the plurality of objects.

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

Operating modes for testing monitor circuits
Patent No. 12381408

Inventor(s): Ariton E. Xhafa (Plano, TX), Arvind Kandhalu (Frisco, TX), Jonathan Nafziger (Dallas, TX), Mathew Giaramita (New York, NY), Minghua Fu (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17576001 on 01/14/2022 (1299 days app to issue)

Abstract: A system is provided. In some examples, the system includes a control circuit and a plurality of monitor circuits including a first monitor circuit. In a production mode, the control circuit is configured to test the plurality of monitor circuits. In a storage mode after testing the plurality of monitor circuits in the production mode, the control circuit is configured to test the plurality of monitor circuits more than once. In an assembly mode after testing the plurality of monitor circuits in the storage mode, the control circuit is configured to test the plurality of monitor circuits. In one or more examples, the control circuit is configured to skip the storage mode and test the plurality of monitor circuits in the assembly mode after testing in the production mode.

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

Gate driver circuit
Patent No. 12381472

Inventor(s): Avadhut Junnarkar (McKinney, TX), Mustapha El-Markhi (Richardson, TX), Neeraj Keskar (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18146512 on 12/27/2022 (952 days app to issue)

Abstract: A gate driver circuit includes a pull-up circuit, a pull-down circuit, a level shifter circuit, and a drive strength control circuit. The pull-up circuit includes a pull-up output, a first signal input, and a first enable input. The pull-up output is coupled to a gate drive output. The first signal input is coupled to a drive signal input. The pull-down circuit includes a pull-down output, a second signal input, and a second enable input. The pull-down output is coupled to the gate drive output. The second signal input is coupled to the drive signal input. The level shifter circuit includes a shifter output and a drive strength input. The shifter output is coupled to the first enable input and the second enable input. The drive strength control circuit includes a drive strength output coupled to the drive strength input.

[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]

Driver circuit for a power transistor
Patent No. 12381473

Inventor(s): Arvind Sivakumar (Plano, TX), Yinglai Xia (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Infineon Technologies Canada Inc. (Ottawa, , CA)
Law Firm: WORKMAN NYDEGGER (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18493664 on 10/24/2023 (651 days app to issue)

Abstract: A driver circuit for a power transistor. The driver circuit allows for robust turn-off of the power transistor, and for reduced power losses when the power transistor transitions back on. The driver circuit controls what voltage is applied to the gate terminal of the power transistor. The driver circuit prevents unintended turn-on of the power transistor by applying a negative voltage to the gate terminal of the power transistor when transitioning off. The driver circuit allows for reduced power losses when transitioning back on by allowing the gate terminal of the power transistor to increase from the negative voltage to a less negative voltage before applying a positive voltage to turn on the power transistor.

Adaptive start-up control circuit
Patent No. 12381477

Inventor(s): Jian Liang (Shanghai, , CN), Jing Ji (Hangzhou, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17974685 on 10/27/2022 (1013 days app to issue)

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a filter, a voltage-to-current conversion circuit, a first current source, a second current source, a capacitor, a comparator, and a buffer. The filter has a first input voltage (VIN) input and a filter output. The voltage-to-current conversion circuit has a first input, a second VIN input, and a current output, the first input coupled to the filter output. The first current source is coupled between the current output and ground terminal. The second current source is coupled between a power terminal and the current output. The capacitor is coupled between the current output and ground terminal. The comparator has a comparator output, a comparator input, and a reference voltage (Vref) input, the comparator input coupled to the current output. The buffer has a buffer input and a buffer output, the buffer input coupled to the comparator output.

Load disconnect boost converter
Patent No. 12381483

Inventor(s): Jian Liang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18149213 on 01/03/2023 (945 days app to issue)

Abstract: Load disconnect techniques for boost converters. In an example, a power converter includes a driver circuit, a control circuit, and a comparator circuit. During normal boost operation (VINVOUT), the comparator circuit disables the control circuit and enables the driver circuit, which in turn fully turns on a high-side switching element during high-side on-phase. In contrast, during start-up operation or an output short-to-ground condition (VINVOUT), the comparator circuit disables the driver circuit and enables the control circuit, which in turn controls the gate voltage of the high-side switching element, so the current through the switching element is regulated, and the switching node voltage is regulated to about a threshold voltage higher than VIN. In this manner, the comparator circuit controls the driver circuit and the control circuit, which in turn allow the boost converter to operate in a normal fashion even when VIN is higher than VOUT.

Ground reference generator for power converter
Patent No. 12381485

Inventor(s): Qiao Yang (Freising, , DE), Stefan Herzer (Marzling, , DE), Ting-Li Hsu (Aachen, , DE)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18211788 on 06/20/2023 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: A ground reference circuit to generate a ground reference for a voltage reference circuit includes a resistor coupled in series with a transistor via a current mirror. The resistor is coupled between a ground reference terminal of the voltage reference circuit and a ground terminal of a power converter. The transistor control terminal is configured to receive a pulse width modulation (PWM) control signal having a duty cycle similar to a switching element duty cycle of the power converter. The current mirror circuit is coupled between a current terminal of the transistor and the ground reference terminal. A controller configured to control the switching element duty cycle may include the ground reference circuit, along with the voltage reference circuit, and a PWM circuit configured to determine the switching element duty cycle based on a comparison between a reference voltage provided by the voltage reference circuit and the converter output voltage.

Bulk acoustic wave device with integrated temperature sensor and heater
Patent No. 12381532

Inventor(s): Keegan Shaun Martin (Dallas, TX), Ting-Ta Yen (San Jose, CA)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17345644 on 06/11/2021 (1516 days app to issue)

Abstract: An acoustic-wave device includes a first electrode located over a substrate. A piezoelectric film is located over the first electrode and at least partially overlaps the first electrode. A second electrode is located over the piezoelectric film and at least partially overlaps the first electrode and the piezoelectric film. A temperature sensor is located in a same layer level as the first or second electrode. A heater may also be located in a same layer level as the first electrode. A closed-loop system may operate using the temperature sensor and the heater to maintain an operating temperature that provides highly stable operation.

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

Integrated circuit with bondwire fault detection circuit
Patent No. 12381553

Inventor(s): Kashyap Barot (Bengaluru, , IN), Kumar Anurag Shrivastava (Bengaluru, , IN), Sreeram Nasum S (Bengaluru, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18194289 on 03/31/2023 (858 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a switch and a switch controller. The switch has a first terminal coupled to a voltage supply terminal, a second terminal coupled to a ground terminal and to a first bondwire terminal. The switch controller includes: a first resistor, a second resistor, a capacitor, and a buffer circuit. The first resistor has a first terminal coupled to a second bondwire terminal. The second resistor has a first terminal coupled to the voltage supply terminal and has a second terminal coupled to a second terminal of the first resistor. The capacitor has a first terminal coupled to the ground terminal and to the first bondwire terminal and has a second terminal coupled to second terminals of the first and second resistors. The buffer circuit has a terminal coupled to the second terminal of the capacitor and has an output terminal coupled to the control terminal of the switch.

[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]

Push-pull buffer circuit
Patent No. 12381555

Inventor(s): Nghia Tang (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18731518 on 06/03/2024 (428 days app to issue)

Abstract: A circuit includes a first transistor having a first current terminal, a second current terminal, and a control terminal, the first current terminal coupled to an output terminal, and the control terminal coupled to an input terminal, a second transistor having a first current terminal, a second current terminal, and a control terminal, the first current terminal coupled to the second current terminal of the first transistor, a third transistor having a first current terminal, a second current terminal, and a control terminal, the first current terminal coupled to the output terminal, and the control terminal coupled to the second current terminal of the second transistor, and a fourth transistor having a first current terminal and a control terminal, the first current terminal coupled to the second current terminal of the second transistor, and the control terminal coupled to the second current terminal of the third transistor.

Level shifter for high voltage driver
Patent No. 12381558

Inventor(s): Amal Kumar Kundu (Bangalore, , IN), Anant Shankar Kamath (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18391909 on 12/21/2023 (593 days app to issue)

Abstract: Described embodiments include a voltage level shifter with a first driver having an input that receives a first signal, an output, a positive supply terminal coupled to a first supply terminal, and a negative supply terminal coupled to a second supply terminal. A transistor has first and second current terminals and a first control terminal. The first current terminal is coupled to the first driver output, and the first control terminal is adapted to be coupled to a low-side drive transistor control terminal. A second driver has an input coupled to the second current terminal, an output, a positive supply terminal coupled to a third supply terminal, and a negative supply terminal coupled to ground. The second driver provides a second signal at the second driver output. A voltage at the third supply terminal is less than 10% of a voltage at the first supply terminal.

Digital-to-time converter calibration
Patent No. 12381567

Inventor(s): Michael Henderson Perrott (Nashua, NH)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193870 on 03/31/2023 (858 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a MM divider having a clock input, a first divisor input and a MM divider output; a delta-sigma modulator having a second divisor input, a divisor output and a residual output, the divisor output coupled to the first divisor input; a DTC having a clock input, a control input, a calibration input, and an output, the DTC control input coupled to the residual output, and the DTC clock input coupled to the MM divider output; and a calibration circuit having a first calibration control input, a second calibration control input, and a calibration output, the first calibration control input coupled to the DTC output, the second calibration control input coupled to the residual output, and the calibration output coupled to the DTC calibration input.

[H03M] CODING, DECODING OR CODE CONVERSION, IN GENERAL (using fluidic means F15C 4/00; optical analogue/digital converters G02F 7/00; coding, decoding or code conversion, specially adapted for particular applications, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. G01D, G01R, G06F, G06T, G09G, G10L, G11B, G11C, H04B, H04L, H04M, H04N; ciphering or deciphering for cryptography or other purposes involving the need for secrecy G09C) [4]

Systems and methods of mesh-based fault detection in passive optical networks
Patent No. 12381623

Inventor(s): Bryan Pauling (Rochester, NY), Eduardo Flores (Frisco, 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: 19079339 on 03/13/2025 (145 days app to issue)

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

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and system for reverse powering a multi-unit optical network terminal
Patent No. 12381635

Inventor(s): Erwin Wardojo (McKinney, TX), John Valdez (Copper Canyon, TX), Scott Mispagel (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18957328 on 11/22/2024 (256 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for powering a multi-unit optical network terminal (MU-ONT) located outside of a multi-unit building include obtaining reverse power from Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) lines connecting the MU-ONT to terminal units (TUs) or customer premises equipments (CPEs) disposed inside the building. Reverse power may be injected into the PoE lines at the TUs, for example. Via an MU-ONT reverse powering device, the reverse power may be separated from services data provided via the PoE lines, and the services data may be delivered between the TUs and a Passive Optical Network (PON) via the MU-ONT. The reverse power obtained from the PoE lines may be aggregated to provide the MU-ONT with power commensurate with its power load. In some embodiments, the MU-ONT power load may be shared or distributed across PoE lines in a passive or actively controlled manner based on variations in the MU-ONT load and/or respective characteristics of the PoE lines.

[H04B] TRANSMISSION [4]

Method and device for configuring communication channel using sidelink in wireless communication between nodes
Patent No. 12381695

Inventor(s): Qi Jiang (Shanghai, , CN), Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17732534 on 04/29/2022 (1194 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device in nodes used for wireless communications. A first node first receives a first signaling, and then receives a second signaling in a first time-frequency resource set; the first signaling is used to indicate the first time-frequency resource set, and the second signaling occupies the first time-frequency resource set; the second signaling is used to configure a format of a first-type channel, the format of the first-type channel is related to a frequency bandwidth corresponding to a second-type channel associated with the first-type channel, or the format of the first-type channel is related to a first parameter of the first-type channel; the first signaling is a physical layer signaling. The present disclosure optimizes the configuration method of feedback channel on sidelink to improve the efficiency of spectrum on sidelink and the overall performance of the system.

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

AI/ML empowered high order modulation
Patent No. 12381769

Inventor(s): Jianzhong Zhang (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18456249 on 08/25/2023 (711 days app to issue)

Abstract: A two-dimensional constellation for data signals having improved bitwise mutual information of data points is based on a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a code rate where, based on the SNR, data bits are mapped to pre-defined in-phase and quadrature values. The in-phase and quadrature values denote points in the two-dimensional space such that the efficiency of bitwise mutual information is adapted based on the SNR. The mapping is preferably subject to a constraint selected from one of quadrant symmetry Lagrangian (QSL), quadrant symmetry constraint (QSC), or rectangular structure constraint (RSC).

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

Multi-tiered reconciliation of network functions
Patent No. 12381778

Inventor(s): Haibo Qian (Frisco, TX), Michael Anthony Brown (McKinney, TX)
Assignee(s): Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (Redmond, WA)
Law Firm: Ray Quinney Nebeker P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18091165 on 12/29/2022 (950 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing and maintaining deployments of configurations on network functions in a telecommunications network. In particular, examples herein relate to implementations of a configuration management system and reconciliation agents that cooperatively perform multi-tiered reconciliation of configuration states for deployments of network functions. The systems described herein can perform multiple levels of reconciliation checks on a plurality of network functions to ensure that configurations of the network functions are effectively maintained and consistent with a desired state (e.g., a goal state) of the deployment(s) of network functions.

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

MAC learning for cross-site layer-2 connectivity
Patent No. 12381819

Inventor(s): Jesse Schachter (Little Elm, TX)
Assignee(s): VMware LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Law Firm: Quarles Brady LLP (6 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18195574 on 05/10/2023 (818 days app to issue)

Abstract: Mac learning for cross-site layer-2 connectivity. Some embodiments provide a method for enabling data traffic to be sent between across which a logical network spans. A logical network segment (i.e., a layer-2 network segment such as a logical switch) spans at least two sites via tunnels between network elements deployed in the sites that operate as bridges (or 2-port switches) to pass data traffic between the sites without leaving the logical network segment. Because these network elements operate similarly to bridges, they are not assigned network (layer 3) addresses (e.g., IP addresses). In order to send address resolution protocol (ARP) requests to a router in one site, the network element in another site uses a network address of one of the data compute nodes (DCNs) operating in its site that is connected to the logical network segment spanning the two sites.

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

Polymorphic dynamic firewall
Patent No. 12381849

Inventor(s): Mathews Thomas (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18050516 on 10/28/2022 (1012 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product is provided for establishing a dynamically adaptive network firewall. A firewall model is established that identifies resources that can be used and a plurality of nodes that connect to one another to form a network. A set of external rules and policies are provided to each resource. The firewall implemented using the firewall model upon receiving of incoming data and upon traffic flow. The firewall expands or contracts the network by adding or removing resources according to work that needs to be performed. The work includes both tasks to be completed and efforts that has to be taken by the firewall to ensure security by preventing unauthorized access into the network.

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

Secure data parser method and system
Patent No. 12381857

Inventor(s): Rick L. Orsini (Flower Mound, TX), Roger S. Davenport (Campbell, TX)
Assignee(s): Security First Innovations, LLC (Ashburn, VA)
Law Firm: Farjami Farjami LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18131229 on 04/05/2023 (853 days app to issue)

Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.

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

Mitigating malicious network traffic
Patent No. 12381898

Inventor(s): Eddie Rueffer (Allen, TX)
Assignee(s): FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: MARSHALL, GERSTEIN BORUN LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17719071 on 04/12/2022 (1211 days app to issue)

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for mitigating malicious network traffic. A computing device (e.g., a network management device, a control device, etc.) may receive indications of data/information communicated by one or more devices within a network and cause the one or more devices to implement measures to block malicious traffic resulting from multi-vector cyberattacks.

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

P2P continuity during a client roam
Patent No. 12381948

Inventor(s): Malcolm M. Smith (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): Cisco Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Law Firm: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP (2 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18193456 on 03/30/2023 (859 days app to issue)

Abstract: Techniques for improved peer-to-peer communication are provided. A roaming peer-to-peer device may identify a new access point (AP) and initiate a transition to the new AP. Initiating transition can involve sending, to the new AP, the current peer-to-peer communication schedule for approval and/or negotiating a modified peer-to-peer communication schedule with the new AP. When the roaming peer-to-peer device and the new AP agree on the peer-to-peer communication schedule, the peer-to-peer device may notify its counterpart that it has roamed to the new AP and also notify the counterpart of any updates to the peer-to-peer communication schedule.

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

Expansion of packet data within processing pipeline
Patent No. 12381962

Inventor(s): Patrick Bosshart (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Barefoot Networks, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Law Firm: Essential Patents Group, LLP (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18201060 on 05/23/2023 (805 days app to issue)

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a network forwarding IC with packet processing pipelines, at least one of which includes a parser, a set of match-action stages, and a deparser. The parser is configured to receive a packet and generate a PHV including a first number of data containers storing data for the packet. A first match-action stage is configured to receive the PHV from the parser and expand the PHV to a second, larger number of data containers storing data for the packet. Each of a set of intermediate match-action stage is configured to receive the expanded PHV from a previous stage and provide the expanded PHV to a subsequent stage. A final match-action stage is configured to receive the expanded PHV and reduce the PHV to the first number of data containers. The deparser is configured to receive the reduced PHV from the final match-action stage and reconstruct the packet.

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

Systems and methods for improved agent-customer communication and insurance enrollment
Patent No. 12381982

Inventor(s): Eric Wade (Dallas, TX), Harsh Singla (Dallas, TX), Jake Christensen (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Integrity, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Fish Richardson P.C. (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18450025 on 08/15/2023 (721 days app to issue)

Abstract: The document generally describes improved platform interfaces and solutions for agents, including agents having mobile computing devices that interact with platform via a network. Embodiments are configured to provide a number of improved platform interfaces and solutions for agents, including one or more improvements to: selectively receive leads when they are online (e.g., designated as on duty or otherwise working and available to receive leads), communicating with potential and existing customers about insurance plans when the agents are online, facilitating a customer”s ability to review and sign insurance plans from their computing device when their agent is offline, automatically recording inbound and outbound calls according to regulatory requirements, providing call scripts to be recited during those calls in compliance with the regulations, and uniquely tag customers to assist the agents in organizing their customer contact records and tasks associated with their customers.

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

Systems and methods for video processing
Patent No. 12382114

Inventor(s): Mihir Narendra Mody (Bangalore, , IN)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17746899 on 05/17/2022 (1176 days app to issue)

Abstract: Several systems and methods for processing of video frames based on one or more video formats are disclosed. In an embodiment, a video processing system comprises a memory and a video engine. The memory stores a plurality of video frames, a primary set of instructions and a plurality of secondary sets of processing instructions. Each secondary set of processing instructions is associated with a video format. The video engine is loaded with the primary set of instructions and is configured to fetch one or more video frames and a secondary set of processing instructions from the memory based on the loaded primary set of instructions. The fetched secondary set of processing instructions corresponds to a video format determined for processing of the one or more video frames. The video engine performs processing of the one or more video frames based on the secondary set of processing instructions.

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

Implementing intelligent network service functionality in a network
Patent No. 12382201

Inventor(s): Andrew Silver (Frisco, TX), Lathan W. Lewis (Dallas, TX), Patricia A. Landgren (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): TANGO NETWORKS, INC. (Frisco, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17171910 on 02/09/2021 (1638 days app to issue)

Abstract: Simulating intelligent network triggers in a network system is provided. A mobile terminal is configured with an intelligent network Simulator adapted to detect call events and originate simulated intelligent network triggers in response to the call events. Call progressions implemented according to the simulated intelligent network triggers may be managed or coordinated by at least one of a carrier-gateway server and an Enterprise-gateway server. Call progressions implemented by simulated intelligent network triggers may be specified according to Enterprise member policies or general Enterprise behaviors. Advantageously, if a carrier network does not support a trigger infrastructure that has capabilities of originating triggers and terminating triggers, or if a roaming agreement is not in place that allows transfer of triggers between carriers, the use of an intelligent network Simulator provides an alternative mechanism for providing IN service functionality without network support for intelligent network triggers.

[H04Q] SELECTING (switches, relays, selectors H01H; wireless communication networks H04W) [2009.01]

Optimization of long term evolution/fifth generation service through conformity-based recommendations
Patent No. 12382310

Inventor(s): Shomik Pathak (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): ATT Intellectual Property I, L.P. (Atlanta, GA), ATT Mobility II LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17814100 on 07/21/2022 (1111 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes grouping a plurality of nodes of a telecommunications network into a plurality of reference groups, based on a plurality of configuration attributes and on a plurality of load, mobility, radio frequency attributes for the plurality of nodes, selecting a first reference group of the plurality of reference groups, where the first reference group includes a subset of the plurality of nodes, selecting a first configuration parameter of the first reference group to be tuned, identifying a first value for the first configuration parameter that is most prevalent among the subset of the plurality of nodes, and setting the first configuration parameter for all nodes in the subset of the plurality of nodes to the first value.

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

Lower-layer triggered mobility for recovery from radio link failure
Patent No. 12382358

Inventor(s): Kenneth McClure (Midlothian, TX)
Assignee(s): AerKodo, LLC (Midlothian, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19170009 on 04/03/2025 (124 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method comprising receiving a first Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration message, the first RRC reconfiguration message including: a conditional reconfiguration field that comprises a conditional reconfiguration, and a lower-layer triggered mobility (LTM) configuration field that comprises an LTM configuration, the conditional reconfiguration comprising an RRC reconfiguration field that includes a second RRC reconfiguration message, wherein the second RRC reconfiguration message comprises a master key update field and wherein the LTM configuration field is precluded from the second RRC reconfiguration message, the LTM configuration comprising an attempt LTM switch field and an RRC reconfiguration field that includes a third RRC reconfiguration message, wherein the conditional reconfiguration field, the LTM configuration field, and the master key update field are precluded from the third RRC reconfiguration message, detecting a radio link failure of a master cell group (MCG), determining a selected cell based on the radio link failure of the MCG, and performing an LTM cell switch to the selected cell based on the LTM configuration is disclosed.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Lower-layer triggered mobility for recovery from radio link failure
Patent No. 12382359

Inventor(s): Kenneth McClure (Midlothian, TX)
Assignee(s): AerKodo, LLC (Midlothian, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 19170012 on 04/03/2025 (124 days app to issue)

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Network exposure function (NEF) slice in a wireless communication network
Patent No. 12382379

Inventor(s): Geoffrey Todd Gibson (Rowlett, TX)
Assignee(s): T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC (Overland Park, KS)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17536832 on 11/29/2021 (1345 days app to issue)

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a Network Exposure Function (NEF) slice to User Equipment (UE). An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) selects a NEF slice for the UE. A Session Management Function (SMF) selects a NEF address for the NEF slice for the UE. A User Plane Function (UPF) exchanges Application Programming Interface (API) calls and responses between the UE and a NEF based on the NEF address. The NEF exchanges the API messages with the UE over the UPF. The NEF slice may comprise an edge NEF slice that is selected based on the geographic location of the UE and that features a local NEF element that is coupled to a core NEF element.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Restricted TWT enhanced information advertisement procedure for next generation WLAN
Patent No. 12382386

Inventor(s): Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim (Plano, TX), Boon Loong Ng (Plano, TX), Peshal Nayak (Plano, TX), Rubayet Shafin (Allen, TX), Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: BROADVIEW IP LAW, PC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18052815 on 11/04/2022 (1005 days app to issue)

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for enhancing advertisement of restricted target wake time (TWT) schedules by access points (APs) and improving selection of restricted TWT schedules by stations (STAs) in a wireless local area network. A wireless STA apparatus comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to receive, from an AP, a restricted TWT advertisement that includes a restricted TWT schedule and additional information about the restricted TWT schedule. The processor is configured to determine, based on the additional information, whether to refrain from requesting to become a member of the restricted TWT schedule.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Open loop wake-up radio based on transmitter fingerprinting
Patent No. 12382395

Inventor(s): Matan Ben-Shachar (Kibbutz Givat Haim Ihud, , IL), Oren Aharon Shani (Kfar-Saba, , IL), Yaron Alpert (Hod HaSharon, , IL)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18498802 on 10/31/2023 (644 days app to issue)

Abstract: A device (e.g., an IoT device) includes a first radio, and a memory device accessible to the first radio. The memory device is configured to store a fingerprinting feature for a specific transmitter device. A second radio and a processor are also included. The process is coupled to the first and second radios. The first radio is configured to extract a fingerprinting feature of a first received wireless signal, determine that the extracted feature matches the fingerprinting feature stored in the storage device, and responsive to the determination that the extracted feature matches the feature stored in the storage device, cause the second radio to transition from a lower power state to a higher power state of operation and continue to receive the incoming signal.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

System and method for matching using location information
Patent No. 12382425

Inventor(s): Anna M. Schneider (Fort Worth, TX), Deryl Dorsett (Dallas, TX), Robinne Burrell (Los Angeles, CA), Shane Henderson (Allen, TX), Sharmistha Dubey (Coppell, TX)
Assignee(s): Match Group Americas, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Local + 8 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18761435 on 07/02/2024 (399 days app to issue)

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method executed by at least one processor includes receiving first historical location information identifying a first location area at which a first user was present at a first time and receiving second location information identifying a second location area at which a second user was present at a second time. The method includes determining that the first historical location information and the second location information each correspond to a particular location area and determining that a characteristic related to the first user corresponds to a preference related to the second user. In response to these determinations, the method includes causing information related to the first user to be presented to the second user. The information related to the first user includes the first location area of the first user relative to the second location area of the second user.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Method and apparatus for PBCH payload in higher frequency ranges
Patent No. 12382477

Inventor(s): Hongbo Si (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon-si, , KR)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18366543 on 08/07/2023 (729 days app to issue)

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for transmitting or receiving a synchronization signals and physical broadcast channel (SS/PBCH) block in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving a SS/PBCH block, decoding a content of a PBCH in the SS/PBCH block, and determining whether the wireless communication system operates with shared spectrum channel access based on the content of the PBCH. The method further includes determining the content of the PBCH in a first manner based on determining that the wireless communication system operates with shared spectrum channel access or determining the content of the PBCH in a second manner based on determining that the wireless communication system operates without shared spectrum channel access.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Uplink and downlink streaming bit rate assistance in 4G and 5G networks
Patent No. 12382479

Inventor(s): Imed Bouazizi (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (San Diego, , CO)
Law Firm: Shumaker Sieffert, P.A. (3 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18182504 on 03/13/2023 (876 days app to issue)

Abstract: Various embodiments may provide streaming service downlink network assistance and/or uplink network assistance mechanisms in a fifth generation (5G) system (5GS) network via an Application Function (AF) computing device in a 5GS. In some embodiments, a computing device and/or the AF computing device may inform the network about needs for capacity for downlink or uplink traffic. Various embodiments may include sending radio access network (RAN) capacity requests to a network computing device of the 5GS network including a 5G RAN. In some embodiments, the network computing device of the 5GS network may be a computing device that is not part of the 5G RAN. In some embodiments, capacity need messages may be sent directly from user equipment (UE) computing devices to computing devices of the 5G RAN. In some embodiments, capacity information of the RAN may be delivered to an AF computing device via an intermediate network function.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Type of radio bearer causing operations in wireless communication
Patent No. 12382529

Inventor(s): Xiaobo Zhang (Shanghai, , CN), Yu Chen (Shanghai, , CN)
Assignee(s): BUNKER HILL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Allen, TX)
Law Firm: Ascenda Law Group, PC (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18097468 on 01/16/2023 (932 days app to issue)

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and a device for wireless communications, including detecting invalidation of a first bearer; the first bearer being associated with a first cell group; and as a response to the action of detecting invalidation of a first bearer, executing a first operation set, the first operation set being related to a type of the first bearer; and transmitting first information as a response to the action of detecting invalidation of a first bearer; the first information being used to indicate the invalidation of the first bearer; and transmitting a second message as a response to all conditions in a first condition set being satisfied; the second message indicating existence of available information. The present application helps network optimization by detecting invalidation of the first bearer and executing the first operation set, thus enhancing the communication reliability and avoiding interruption.

[H04W] WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]

Electronic apparatus with channeled cooling
Patent No. 12382615

Inventor(s): Ivan Quiroz (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Ubicquia, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18375493 on 09/30/2023 (675 days app to issue)

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and at least one heat-generating electrical module. The housing includes a floor and at least one sidewall portion extending around the floor”s perimeter. The sidewall portion(s) includes an air intake section located at a first end of the floor and a first air exhaust section located at a second end of the floor. The floor includes two noncoplanar floor portions and a transition portion interconnecting them. The transition portion, which may be angled, includes a second air exhaust section. The heat-generating module(s) are positioned over and spaced apart from the floor. At least one air flow channel is defined between inside surfaces of the floor and external surfaces of the heat-generating module(s). The apparatus may also include one or more fans that draw air in through the air intake section and force air through the air flow channel(s) and out the air exhaust sections.

Transistor device with buffered drain
Patent No. 12382657

Inventor(s): Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 18528057 on 12/04/2023 (610 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a source region. A drain region has a first conductivity type and a second dopant concentration spaced apart from the source region. A first drift region is located between the source region and the drain region and has the first conductivity type and a first dopant concentration that is lower than the second dopant concentration of the drain region. An oxide structure includes a first portion on or over the first drift region and a tapered portion between the first portion and the drain region. A substrate surface extension is between the tapered portion and the drain region. A buffer region has the first conductivity type between the first drift region and the drain region and under the tapered portion of the oxide structure. The buffer region has a third dopant concentration between the second dopant concentration and the first dopant concentration.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Reducing transistor breakdown in a power FET current sense stack
Patent No. 12382658

Inventor(s): Angelo William Pereira (Allen, TX), Gangqiang Zhang (Plano, TX), Henry Litzmann Edwards (Garland, TX), Narayana Sateesh Pillai (Murphy, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17682370 on 02/28/2022 (1254 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first field effect transistor (FET) and a second FET formed in or over a semiconductor substrate and configured to selectively conduct a current between a first circuit node and a second circuit node. The first FET has a first source, a first drain and a first buried layer all having a first conductivity type, and a first gate between the first source and the first drain. The second FET has a second source, a second drain and a second buried layer all having the first conductivity type, and a second gate between the second source and the second drain. A first potential between the first source and the first buried layer is configurable independently from a second potential between the second source and the second buried layer.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Semiconductor structure and method of fabricating the same
Patent No. 12382683

Inventor(s): Pin-Hao Huang (Taipei, , TW), Tao Long (Shanghai, , CN), Ze Rui Chen (Milpitas, CA)
Assignee(s): Diodes Incorporated (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: AP3 Law Firm PLLC (no location found)
Application No., Date, Speed: 18657751 on 05/07/2024 (455 days app to issue)

Abstract: A method includes providing a substrate having a first conductivity type, and having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, diffusing impurities into the substrate to form a first diffusion layer having the first conductivity type and a second diffusion layer having a second conductivity type, forming a plurality of diffusion regions having the first conductivity in the second diffusion layer having the second conductivity type, forming a square groove ring in the substrate, forming a glass layer over the square groove ring, forming a first electrode layer on the first diffusion layer, and forming a second electrode layer on the second diffusion layer, wherein the second electrode layer is in contact with the plurality of diffusion regions.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Device having multiple emitter layers
Patent No. 12382684

Inventor(s): Craig Printy (Buxton, ME), Mattias Dahlstrom (Los Altos, CA), Tatsuya Tominari (Plano, TX), Thomas James Moutinho (Gorham, ME), Wibo Van Noort (Scarborough, ME)
Assignee(s): TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17479638 on 09/20/2021 (1415 days app to issue)

Abstract: A semiconductor device include a first semiconductor layer with a first doping concentration. A second semiconductor layer has a second doping concentration and has a first surface and a second opposing surface. The second doping concentration is higher than the first doping concentration. The first surface of the second semiconductor layer is in contact with the first semiconductor layer. A contact is on the second surface of the second semiconductor layer. The contact includes a metal and a semiconductor.

[H10D] INORGANIC ELECTRIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Wide angle optical angle sensor
Patent No. 12382736

Inventor(s): Henry L. Edwards (Garland, TX), Udumbara Wijesinghe (Richardson, TX), William R. Krenik (Garland, TX)
Assignee(s): Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 17853121 on 06/29/2022 (1133 days app to issue)

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate with a semiconductor surface layer having a first conductivity type and a top surface, a diode including a buried region within the surface layer, the buried region having an opposite second conductivity type and being spaced apart from the top surface by a portion of the semiconductor surface layer having the first conductivity type, a dielectric layer over the surface layer, and a metal layer located over the dielectric layer and including an aperture extending laterally in a first direction over the semiconductor surface layer and laterally spaced apart from the buried region in a second direction.

[H10F] INORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES SENSITIVE TO INFRARED RADIATION, LIGHT, ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OF SHORTER WAVELENGTH OR CORPUSCULAR RADIATION

Radio access network service mediated enhanced session records for artificial intelligence or machine learning
Patent No. RE050523 (Reissue)

Inventor(s): Robert William Froehlich (McKinney, TX), Wing F. Lo (Plano, TX)
Assignee(s): NetScout Systems, Inc. (Westford, MA)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 17939829 on 09/07/2022 (1063 days app to issue)

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of monitoring a radio access network (RAN) is provided. The method includes receiving access stratum data that is a function of cell trace records (CTRs) associated with wireless communication transported to or from one or more cells of the RAN, wherein the CTRs are obtained at a granularity sufficient to detect one or more events, the events defining a segment or occurring during a segment, wherein a segment is defined by the beginning, end, or any handovers of a call included in the wireless communication. The method further includes detecting in the access stratum data one or more state transitions as indicated by the events and outputting an enhanced session record (ESR) including information processed from the access stratum data associated with the respective one or more detected state transitions. Patent Class: N/A

Hat with stylized letters
Patent No. D1086646

Inventor(s): Brian K. Reaux (Red Oak, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29793570 on 05/12/2023 (816 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Workstation
Patent No. D1086754

Inventor(s): Jack Wayne Johnson (McKinney, TX), John R. Kutzke (The Colony, TX), Matthew Dewey (Aubrey, TX), Randall Joseph Kastalanych (Plano, TX), Robert Scharfenkamp (Prosper, TX)
Assignee(s): SMITH SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Carrollton, TX)
Law Firm: Price Heneveld LLP (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29905469 on 10/20/2023 (655 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Automobile shape covered storage dish
Patent No. D1086808

Inventor(s): Christopher Dorion (Elmhurst, IL), Howard Locker (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): Lockwin Associates, Inc. (Addison, TX)
Law Firm: Washam IP (Local)
Application No., Date, Speed: 35003290 on 08/02/2024 (368 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Portable cooler
Patent No. D1086811

Inventor(s): Blake Phillip Anthony (Richardson, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Law Office of Sam Sokhansanj PLLC (Local + 690 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29893959 on 06/05/2023 (792 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Pizza container base
Patent No. D1086892

Inventor(s): Adam Torres (Aubrey, TX), Casper Chiang (Danville, CA), Jacob Patrick Flaherty (Scottsdale, AZ), Peter Graham (Lucas, TX), Rick Bontrager (Ventura, CA)
Assignee(s): Pizza Hut, LLC (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29938601 on 04/22/2024 (470 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Location indicating smoke detector
Patent No. D1086913

Inventor(s): Corey Platner (Dallas, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29948878 on 06/24/2024 (407 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Display screen or portion thereof with a transitional graphical user interface
Patent No. D1087124

Inventor(s): Christian Bauer (Frisco, TX)
Assignee(s): CALMWAVE, INC. (Seattle, WA)
Law Firm: Holland Knight LLP (8 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29879408 on 07/07/2023 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Poster
Patent No. D1087221

Inventor(s): Rebecca Hadley (Flower Mound, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: Goldstein Law Offices, P.C. (4 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29896758 on 07/07/2023 (760 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Faucet lever
Patent No. D1087300

Inventor(s): Kenneth M. Sale, Jr. (Southlake, TX)
Assignee(s): Sale Builders Hardware, Ltd. (Southlake, TX)
Law Firm: Venable LLP (7 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29803228 on 08/11/2021 (1455 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Medical humeral stem
Patent No. D1087343

Inventor(s): Brian K. Reaux (Red Oak, TX)
Assignee(s): UNASSIGNED
Law Firm: No Counsel
Application No., Date, Speed: 29793229 on 12/15/2021 (1329 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Solar accent light
Patent No. D1087427

Inventor(s): Bryan Gold (Carefree, AZ)
Assignee(s): Brilliance LED (Plano, TX)
Law Firm: Venjuris P.C. (1 non-local offices)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29878355 on 06/20/2023 (777 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

Pet kennel
Patent No. D1087478

Inventor(s): David Veness (Fort Worth, TX), Jill Jackson (Arlington, TX), Michael Harper (Fort Worth, TX), Ryan Paxson (Elk Rapids, MI)
Assignee(s): Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Law Firm: Foley Lardner LLP (Local + 13 other metros)
Application No., Date, Speed: 29929754 on 02/23/2024 (529 days app to issue)

Abstract: No Abstract Patent Class: N/A

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