Patents by Inventor John B. Cornett

John B. Cornett 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: 11310793
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200260444
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10708909
    Abstract: Parallel demodulators are provided in field units. Forward and reverse channel allocation information may be broadcast to the field units in the same epoch as traffic data but on first and second channels, such as paging and traffic channels. This assures that all field units are able to receive forward and reverse channel allocation information every epoch. By having parallel demodulators in the field unit, switching between the first and second channels is avoided and channel allocation information is not lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10674507
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190394774
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10420097
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180270817
    Abstract: Parallel demodulators are provided in field units. Forward and reverse channel allocation information may be broadcast to the field units in the same epoch as traffic data but on first and second channels, such as paging and traffic channels. This assures that all field units are able to receive forward and reverse channel allocation information every epoch. By having parallel demodulators in the field unit, switching between the first and second channels is avoided and channel allocation information is not lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9999043
    Abstract: Parallel demodulators are provided in field units. Forward and reverse channel allocation information may be broadcast to the field units in the same epoch as traffic data but on first and second channels, such as paging and traffic channels. This assures that all field units are able to receive forward and reverse channel allocation information every epoch. By having parallel demodulators in the field unit, switching between the first and second channels is avoided and channel allocation information is not lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Jr., Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170156139
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20170142716
    Abstract: A subscriber unit and a method for receiving data at a subscriber unit for wireless communications are provided. A subscriber unit includes a receiver and at least one processor configured to monitor and receive forward control information within a first time interval of a first slot of a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots includes the first time interval and a second time interval subsequent to the first time interval. The receiver and the at least one processor are further configured to receive forward traffic data in the first time interval of a second slot of the plurality of slots in accordance with the forward control information, where the second slot is contiguous to the first slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9648611
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140314052
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, JR., Kevin P. Johnson, George R. Nelson, JR.
  • Patent number: 8432876
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Jr., Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8320298
    Abstract: Parallel demodulators are provided in field units. Forward and reverse channel allocation information may be broadcast to the field units in the same epoch as traffic data but on first and second channels, such as paging and traffic channels. This assures that all field units are able to receive forward and reverse channel allocation information every epoch. By having parallel demodulators in the field unit, switching between the first and second channels is avoided and channel allocation information is not lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Jr., Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090225718
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, JR., Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson, JR.
  • Patent number: 7512102
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Jr., Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030189916
    Abstract: A control channel supporting traffic control in epochs is divided into two control subchannels each being less than or equal to about a half epoch in duration and occurring serially in time. Slot allocation data may be transmitted and received independently over the subchannels. One subchannel may be used for transmitting forward slot allocation data and the other subchannel may be used for transmitting reverse slot allocation data. The channel split into two subchannels may be a paging channel. The forward and reverse slot allocation data may be transmitted between a base station processor and field unit. Forward and reverse traffic data may be staggered by at least about half an epoch. Transmission of traffic data happens within about two epochs after the assignments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Tantivy Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030176191
    Abstract: Parallel demodulators are provided in field units. Forward and reverse channel allocation information may be broadcast to the field units in the same epoch as traffic data but on first and second channels, such as paging and traffic channels. This assures that all field units are able to receive forward and reverse channel allocation information every epoch. By having parallel demodulators in the field unit, switching between the first and second channels is avoided and channel allocation information is not lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Tantivy Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Cornett, Kevin P. Johnson, George Rodney Nelson