Patents by Inventor Brad Kim
Brad Kim has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9967796Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Publication number: 20180092015Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Patent number: 9699711Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to interface with one or more user devices through a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network through a wireless wide area network (WWAN) connection; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect availability of carrier hotspots; if no carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the WWAN connection; and if a carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the detected carrier hotspot.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
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Patent number: 9615305Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Publication number: 20160356704Abstract: A novel non-invasive anisotropic image scanning technology assessing tissue structural changes is disclosed for use as a non-invasive and rapid meat quality prediction tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Young L. Kim, Yuan Hwan Brad Kim, Taehoon Kim
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Publication number: 20150282038Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Patent number: 9055606Abstract: A Intelligent Mobile HotSpot (IMHS) comprises a wide area network radio interface configured to enable communications between a wide area network and the IMHS; a local area network radio interface configured to enable communications between the IMHS and a computing device; a power input configured to cause the IMHS to be powered on; memory configured to store instructions; and a processor coupled with memory, the instructions configured to cause the processor to perform the following in response to an activation of the power input: automatically establish a data connection with a base station associated with the wide area network over the wide area network, automatically establish a data connection with computing device over the local area network, and be in a ready state to route data packets from the computing device to the base station via the local area network data connection and the wide area network connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
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Patent number: 8971896Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Publication number: 20140153556Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to interface with one or more user devices through a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network through a wireless wide area network (WWAN) connection; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect availability of carrier hotspots; if no carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the WWAN connection; and if a carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the detected carrier hotspot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
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Patent number: 8489093Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Patent number: 8446830Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to interface with one or more user devices through a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network through a wireless wide area network (WWAN) connection; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect availability of carrier hotspots; if no carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the WWAN connection; and if a carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the detected carrier hotspot.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
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Publication number: 20120258715Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing efficient vertical handoffs in a wireless user device are provided. The user device can comprise a mobile phone, computer table, handheld computer, or other computer system capable of connecting to more than one mobile wireless network that use different wireless communication protocols. Various efficient scanning methods are disclosed that are efficient in terms of battery usage, thermal performance, processing power, throughput performance, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
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Publication number: 20110149928Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to interface with one or more user devices through a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network through a wireless wide area network (WWAN) connection; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect availability of carrier hotspots; if no carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the WWAN connection; and if a carrier hotspot is detected, route traffic to and from the one or more user devices through the detected carrier hotspot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
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Patent number: 7944901Abstract: A Intelligent Mobile HotSpot (IMHS) comprises a wide area network radio interface configured to enable communications between a wide area network and the IMHS; a local area network radio interface configured to enable communications between the IMHS and a computing device; a power input configured to cause the IMHS to be powered on; memory configured to store instructions; and a processor coupled with memory, the instructions configured to cause the processor to perform the following in response to an activation of the power input: automatically establish a data connection with a base station associated with the wide area network over the wide area network, automatically establish a data connection with computing device over the local area network, and be in a ready state to route data packets from the computing device to the base station via the local area network data connection and the wide area network connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
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Publication number: 20100290442Abstract: A Intelligent Mobile HotSpot (IMHS) comprises a wide area network radio interface configured to enable communications between a wide area network and the IMHS; a local area network radio interface configured to enable communications between the IMHS and a computing device; a power input configured to cause the IMHS to be powered on; memory configured to store instructions; and a processor coupled with memory, the instructions configured to cause the processor to perform the following in response to an activation of the power input: automatically establish a data connection with a base station associated with the wide area network over the wide area network, automatically establish a data connection with computing device over the local area network, and be in a ready state to route data packets from the computing device to the base station via the local area network data connection and the wide area network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS INC.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
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Publication number: 20100291976Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first interface module configured to wirelessly interface with one or more user devices; a second interface module configured to interface with a wireless communication network; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect a signal received through the second interface module, the signal including a command; and execute the command. Executing the command causes one or more components of the apparatus to exit a power conservation mode and enter a full operation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: John Wu, Thanh Ong, Todd Conklin, Brad Kim, Gwan Hee You
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Publication number: 20100290444Abstract: A Intelligent Mobile HotSpot (IMHS) comprises a wide area network radio interface configured to enable communications between a wide area network and the IMHS; a local area network radio interface configured to enable communications between the IMHS and a computing device; a power input configured to cause the IMHS to be powered on; memory configured to store instructions; and a processor coupled with memory, the instructions configured to cause the processor to perform the following in response to an activation of the power input: automatically establish a data connection with a base station associated with the wide area network over the wide area network, automatically establish a data connection with computing device over the local area network, and be in a ready state to route data packets from the computing device to the base station via the local area network data connection and the wide area network connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS INC.Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore