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).

  • Patent number: 9967796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Publication number: 20180092015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Patent number: 9699711
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
  • Patent number: 9615305
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Publication number: 20160356704
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Young L. Kim, Yuan Hwan Brad Kim, Taehoon Kim
  • Publication number: 20150282038
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Patent number: 9055606
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
  • Patent number: 8971896
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Publication number: 20140153556
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
  • Patent number: 8489093
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Patent number: 8446830
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
  • Publication number: 20120258715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim
  • Publication number: 20110149928
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: John Wu, Brad Kim, Slim Souissi
  • Patent number: 7944901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
  • Publication number: 20100290442
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS INC.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore
  • Publication number: 20100291976
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: John Wu, Thanh Ong, Todd Conklin, Brad Kim, Gwan Hee You
  • Publication number: 20100290444
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: NOVATEL WIRELESS INC.
    Inventors: Slim Souissi, John Wu, Brad Kim, Anand Gore