Patents by Inventor Robert Paterson
Robert Paterson 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: 11882575Abstract: A wireless communication system includes one or more base stations able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station. A shared base station is configured to monitor a contribution to the load on the base station associated with network operators sharing the base station resources and to provide the determined contribution to the load to one or more other base stations for use in load balancing between the base stations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Francesca Serravalle, Neeraj Gupta, Robert Paterson, Satoshi Noma
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Patent number: 11849498Abstract: There is presented a method performed by a central unit of a distributed base station apparatus in a cellular communication system, as part of a change of a UE context from a source distributed unit to a target distributed unit. A first message is sent to the target distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus. A second message is received, from the target distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus. The second message includes configuration information for the target distributed unit which may be full or delta. A third message is sent to a further base station apparatus that contains the received configuration information for the target distributed unit and an indication of whether a full or a delta type of configuration, has been used.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Robert Paterson
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Publication number: 20230254813Abstract: A communication system is disclosed in which am anchor base station receives, from a core network node, downlink data for a communication device. The base station attempts (e.g. by RAN-based paging) to initiate communication with the communication device, and when the communication device does not respond to the attempt to initiate communication, the base station sends a message to the core network node, the message requesting initiation of a paging procedure for the communication device (e.g. S1-based paging).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Sivapathalingham SIVAVAKEESAR, Robert PATERSON, Toshiyuki TAMURA, Sadafuku HAYASHI
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Publication number: 20230240546Abstract: A mouthpiece for a fitness tracking and/or monitoring system, the mouthpiece comprising a retainer member shaped and configured to be worn, in use, within a user's mouth, the retainer member being formed of at least two layers of elastomeric material having a physiological sensor therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Robert Paterson, Thomas Quinn
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Patent number: 11690085Abstract: A wireless communication system includes one or more base stations able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station. A shared base station is configured to monitor a contribution to the load on the base station associated with network operators sharing the base station resources and to provide the determined contribution to the load to one or more other base stations for use in load balancing between the base stations.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Francesca Serravalle, Neeraj Gupta, Robert Paterson, Satoshi Noma
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Patent number: 11659517Abstract: A communication system is disclosed in which am anchor base station receives, from a core network node, downlink data for a communication device. The base station attempts (e.g. by RAN-based paging) to initiate communication with the communication device, and when the communication device does not respond to the attempt to initiate communication, the base station sends a message to the core network node, the message requesting initiation of a paging procedure for the communication device (e.g. S1-based paging).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Sivapathalingham Sivavakeesar, Robert Paterson, Toshiyuki Tamura, Sadafuku Hayashi
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Publication number: 20230105780Abstract: Promotional materials are presented to a user according to user-experience as defined by certain parameter values detected during operation of a computing device. Operation of the computing device may include playing a video game. The operation of the computing device is monitored for non-conforming parameter values with respect to ideal parameter values. The promotional items disclosed in the promotional materials are identified as a way to improve the current user experience if added to the current computing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Joseph Lam, Robert Paterson
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Patent number: 11546810Abstract: A method is presented in which a central unit of a distributed base station apparatus in a cellular communication system sends to a distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus a first message comprising an information element for requesting the distributed unit of the distributed base station to provide a current distributed unit configuration. The central unit receives, from the distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus, configuration information for the current distributed unit configuration in a second message sent in response to the first message.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Robert Paterson
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Publication number: 20220191823Abstract: A communication system is disclosed in which am anchor base station receives, from a core network node, downlink data for a communication device. The base station attempts (e.g. by RAN-based paging) to initiate communication with the communication device, and when the communication device does not respond to the attempt to initiate communication, the base station sends a message to the core network node, the message requesting initiation of a paging procedure for the communication device (e.g. S1-based paging).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Sivapathalingham SIVAVAKEESAR, Robert PATERSON, Toshiyuki TAMURA, Sadafuku HAYASHI
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Patent number: 11324145Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20210310680Abstract: A control system for ambient air exchange with a machine room or similar enclosure controls an exchange rate of the ambient air based on a temperature differential between the inside (machine room) and outside temperatures, rather than absolute thermostatic controls based solely on the interior temperature. A larger temperature difference between the inside and outside air means a greater cooling potential for the exchanged air. Ambient air exchange is performed by dampers/louvers/vents and a fan speed driving the air exchange. Control of the fan speed based on the temperature differential allows lower fan speeds for controlling the temperature when the temperature differential indicates ample cooling. Higher fan speeds, incurring additional electrical consumption and fan noise, are only needed when a relatively small differential limits the cooling ability of the exchanged air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Christophe Massenet, Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson
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Patent number: 11140798Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Publication number: 20210259038Abstract: There is presented a method performed by a central unit of a distributed base station apparatus in a cellular communication system, as part of a change of a UE context from a source distributed unit to a target distributed unit. A first message is sent to the target distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus. A second message is received, from the target distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus. The second message includes configuration information for the target distributed unit which may be full or delta. A third message is sent to a further base station apparatus that contains the received configuration information for the target distributed unit and an indication of whether a full or a delta type of configuration, has been used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Robert PATERSON
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Publication number: 20210243656Abstract: A method is presented in which a central unit of a distributed base station apparatus in a cellular communication system sends to a distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus a first message comprising an information element for requesting the distributed unit of the distributed base station to provide a current distributed unit configuration. The central unit receives, from the distributed unit of the distributed base station apparatus, configuration information for the current distributed unit configuration in a second message sent in response to the first message.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Robert PATERSON
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Patent number: 11079161Abstract: A ventilation system maintains a temperature for a computer equipment enclosure using a combination of air conditioning and outside (ambient) air exchange based on a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting a range of temperature at which the ventilation system maintains the temperature. Cooler temperatures allow ambient air exchange to keep the temperature sufficiently low, while air conditioning is invoked when exterior temperatures rise.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 10932174Abstract: A relay communications system is described in which a base station receives a request from an MME that an overload procedure be started or stopped. The base station inserts the identity of the MME into the request and forwards the modified request to a relay node. The relay node then initiates or terminates the overload procedure in accordance with the request for mobile telephones which the MME that made the request serves, but not for mobile telephones which the MME does not serve.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Francesca Serravalle, Robert Paterson, Robert Tietz
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Publication number: 20210029702Abstract: A wireless communication system includes one or more base stations able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station. A shared base station is configured to monitor a contribution to the load on the base station associated with network operators sharing the base station resources and to provide the determined contribution to the load to one or more other base stations for use in load balancing between the base stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: NEC CorporationInventors: Francesca SERRAVALLE, Neeraj GUPTA, Robert PATERSON, Satoshi NOMA
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Patent number: 10805932Abstract: A wireless communication system includes one or more base stations able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station. A shared base station is configured to monitor a contribution to the load on the base station associated with network operators sharing the base station resources and to provide the determined contribution to the load to one or more other base stations for use in load balancing between the base stations.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Francesca Serravalle, Neeraj Gupta, Robert Paterson, Satoshi Noma
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Patent number: 10670315Abstract: An HVAC controller for an equipment enclosure or machine room employs ambient air exchange and compressor driven cooling appliances for maintaining an operating temperature of a telecommunications machine room within acceptable levels. Coordinated engagement of the ambient air exchange and a plurality of lead/lag cooling appliances provides staged engagement of the cooling appliances to correspond to a cooling demand. Designation of lead and lag cooling appliances is alternated according to a designation interval to avoid disproportionate use of individual cooling appliances for promoting longevity. Multiple cooling appliances alternate the lead/lag designation to equalize equipment wear, and alternation of the lead/lag designation follows an normal operational satisfaction of the cooling demand, to minimize a frequency of equipment engagement (power up) cycles which contribute to wear.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, Robert Paterson, Richard Grundy, Greg MacPherson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 10584021Abstract: Load centering devices and methods for a material handling vehicle are provided. In particular, load centering devices and methods are provided that enable a load to be centered with respect to load carrying forks on a material handling vehicle when the load is raised and/or lowered by the forks.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Joseph Andrew Weiss, Robert Paterson, Boris Trifunovic