Near Field (i.e., Inductive Or Capacitive Coupling) Patents (Class 455/41.1)
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Patent number: 11595083Abstract: The present application describes a wireless power reception device comprising: a power pickup circuit configured to receive, from a wireless power transmission device, a wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling in a power transmission phase; and a communication and control circuit configured to transmit, to the wireless power transmission device, a configuration packet including first dual data stream information, or to receive, from the wireless power transmission device, a capability packet including second dual data stream information. Upper layer data can be effectively exchanged by clearly recognizing whether the upper layer data is bidirectionally transmitted between the wireless power transmission device and the wireless power reception device, and accuracy of power loss and saving of processing resources can be achieved by synchronizing the timing of calculating the power loss between the wireless power transmission device and the wireless power reception device.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Yongcheol Park
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Patent number: 11595081Abstract: A circuit for a communication device and a method for switching a communication device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes activating at least one first antenna and at least one second antenna of a near-field communication (NFC) device for switching the NFC device between first field detection phases and second card detection phases.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Rousset) SASInventors: Alexandre Tramoni, Nicolas Cordier
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Patent number: 11579749Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for tailoring composite graphical assistant interfaces for interacting with multiple different connected devices. The composite graphical assistant interfaces can be generated proactively and/or in response to a user providing a request for an automated assistant to cause a connected device to perform a particular function. In response to the automated assistant receiving the request, the automated assistant can identify other connected devices, and other functions capable of being performed by the other connected devices. The other functions can then be mapped to various graphical control elements in order to provide a composite graphical assistant interface from which the user can interact with different connected devices. Each graphical control element can be arranged to reflect how each connected device is operating simultaneous to the presentation of the composite graphical assistant interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Yuzhao Ni, David Roy Schairer
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Patent number: 11570604Abstract: A novel concept for Near Field Communication (NFC) is described herein. In accordance with the embodiments described herein, orthogonal carrier signals are transmitted between NFC transmitter and NFC receiver circuit. In one arrangement, a carrier signal is unmodulated to ensure uninterrupted energy transfer to the receiver circuit. The orthogonal carriers are used to implement full-duplex Near Field Communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Matthias Schneider, Yuanfen Zheng
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Patent number: 11558734Abstract: An embodiment subscriber identification module includes a first communication interface, including first pads intended to be coupled to a modulator-demodulator circuit; a second interface, including second pads intended to be coupled to a subscriber identification module card; and a switching circuit, configured to couple the first pads to the second pads or to a communication module integrated to the subscriber identification module. Another embodiment concerns a method of controlling the module.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Rousset) SASInventors: Thierry Crespo, Pierre Rizzo, Alexandre Tramoni, Patrice Portefaix
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Patent number: 11545994Abstract: A batteryless wireless sensor system includes a data acquisition system, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, and a batteryless wireless sensor device. The RF transceiver is in communication with the data acquisition system, transmits a RF signal, and receives sensor data and provide the sensor data to the data acquisition system. The batteryless wireless sensor device includes a RF transmitter, an analog to digital converter (ADC), and a sensor. The batteryless wireless sensor harvests energy from the RF signal and generates a DC signal based on the energy harvested from the RF signal, powers up and operates the ADC and the sensor based on the DC signal, and generates sensor data. The batteryless wireless sensor then transmits the sensor data via the RF transmitter to the RF transceiver. In certain examples, the ADC is implemented as a current mode ADC.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SIGMASENSE, LLC.Inventor: Phuong Huynh
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Patent number: 11538774Abstract: A wireless transmission module, chips, a passive component, and a coil are integrated into an integral structure, so that an integration level of the wireless transmission module is improved. In addition, the integral structure can effectively implement independence of the module, and the independent module can be flexibly arranged inside structural design of an electronic device, and does not need to be disposed on a mainboard of the electronic device. Only an input terminal of the wireless transmission module needs to be retained on the mainboard of the electronic device. In addition, the integral structure can further effectively increase a capability of a product for working continuously and normally in an extremely harsh scenario, and improve product reliability. In addition, in the structure of the wireless transmission module, the chips and the coil are integrated, and signal transmission paths between the chips and the coil are relatively short.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Qijing He, Xiaojing Liao, Zhaozheng Hou
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Patent number: 11540127Abstract: Exemplary embodiments may use a contactless card as a secondary form of authentication in a multi-factor authentication for a secure messaging service. The recipient party of a request to initiate a messaging service session (such as a server computing device) may be programmed to use the phone number of the originating device to look up records regarding an identity of a party and their associated phone number as a primary credential and then may require an authentication credential originating from the contactless card as a secondary credential for the initiating party. In some instances, the credential originating from the contactless card is a onetime password that is valid only for a period of time. The recipient party determines whether the onetime password is valid. If both credentials are valid, a secure messaging session may be initiated with the initiating party.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Rule, Kevin Osborn
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Patent number: 11533082Abstract: An electronic device may contain an input-output device such as a speaker, vibrator, or near field communications antenna. The input-output device may include an inductor. The inductor in the input-output device may be shared by wireless charging circuitry in the electronic device so that wireless charging signals can be converted into power to charge a battery in the electronic device. A separate inductor may also be provided within an input-output device to support wireless charging. A drive circuit may supply drive signals to the input-output device such as audio signals, vibrator control signals, or near field communications output signals for external near field communications equipment. An input amplifier that is coupled across the inductor in the input-output device may be used in receiving near field communications signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey J. Terlizzi
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Patent number: 11531313Abstract: The present disclosure provides an STM32-based automatic control system for a broadcast transmitter, including an STM32 microcontroller, a host computer, a drive unit, a touch screen unit, a local network server unit, an image acquisition unit and a sampling unit, wherein the STM32 microcontroller is connected to the host computer. An output interface of the STM32 microcontroller is connected to the drive unit, wherein the touch screen unit is configured to display acquired information that is processed, and receive a control instruction of a touch operation. The local network server unit is configured to achieve remote network display of transmitter information and remote network control, the image acquisition unit is configured to timely acquire an image in a cabinet of the transmitter such that a maintainer can conduct remote observation, and the sampling unit is configured to control the drive unit to achieve automatic control of the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Shaanxi University of Science & TechnologyInventors: Mingwei Wang, Zhao Wang, Kaisheng Shi, Rui Yan, Yeqi Huang
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Patent number: 11532950Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for performing wireless charging of an electronic device and establishing a wireless connection with a plurality of electronic devices for data transfer. Different modes of wireless data transfer can be used to ensure that the power supply of the electronic device is charged without interruption.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rohan Shirsat, Shyam Chavali
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Patent number: 11528452Abstract: A method and system, the method including transmitting a unique identifier of at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter to a device in a vicinity of the RF transmitter; acquiring images of objects by a vision system, the vision system comprising at least one image capturing device and an image processing unit to determine objects in the images acquired by the image capturing device; determining, by a controller, a location of the device based on, at least in part, the unique identifier of one of the at least one RF transmitters; and determining, by the controller, a precise location of the device based on a correlation between the location of the device determined based on the unique identifier and the objects captured in the images acquired by the image capturing device.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Gábor Törös, Tamás Varjasi, István Maros, Roland Bátai
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Patent number: 11522578Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a near-field communications circuit, comprising: a near-field communications controller; a matching network; and a switch, wherein the switch has one or more inputs, coupled to one or more outputs of the near-field communications controller via the matching network, and a plurality of outputs, each output being suitable for coupling the switch to a corresponding one of a plurality of near-field communications antennas.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: STMicroelectronics Austria GmbHInventor: Christoph Chlestil
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Patent number: 11513583Abstract: A computer device may include a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to determine a device status associated with the wireless communication device and determine that a machine learning process is to be performed based on the determined device status. The processor may be further configured to execute the instructions to select a machine learning model based on the determined device status; select one or more data inputs based on the determined device status; and perform the machine learning process using the selected machine learning model and the selected one or more data inputs.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Dayong He, Jyotsna Kachroo, Manuel Enrique Caceres, Azam Jiva, Ray P. Hwang, Bruno Mendez
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Patent number: 11515715Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a battery; a charging circuit; a wireless power reception circuit configured to acquire transmission power wirelessly output from an external electronic device; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to charge the battery through the charging circuit by using reception power acquired through the wireless power reception circuit, obtain status information related to the charging operation during the charging operation, and transmit a specified signal, corresponding to pausing of the transmission power, to the external electronic device such that the external electronic device pauses outputting of the transmission power, at least on the basis of the status information. In addition to the various embodiments according, other various embodiments are also possible.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Juhyang Lee, Yusu Kim, Kyungmin Park, Wooram Lee, Byungyeol Choi, Yongsang Yun, Chihyun Cho
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Patent number: 11510041Abstract: A user of a beacon message distribution service provides a specification for one or more messages to be sent to one or more beacon transmitters to a server. The specification may include at least content for the one or more messages and specification for where the messages are to be sent. The server then determines one or more beacon transmitters to receive the one or more messages based on the specification for where the messages are to be sent. A beacon manager or owner is also identified for the so determined one or more of the beacon transmitters.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Geora LLCInventor: Derrick Johnson
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Patent number: 11501278Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting sales transactions are provided. Embodiments include portable, electronic, point of purchase devices configured to acquire identification information from articles to be purchased, to determine a purchase price, and to acquire payment information for the purchase price. The point of purchase devices may include one or more input devices such as a communication device, a camera, a scanner, and a sensor system for acquiring identification information and/or the payment information. The point of purchase devices also may contain an electronic display, communication interfaces (such as a near field communication interface, a local area network interface, Bluetooth® configurations, etc.) for transmitting and/or receiving information to/from connectable devices such as a mobile phone, BLE beacon and/or an external server.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: KoamTad, Inc.Inventor: Hanjin Lee
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Patent number: 11476867Abstract: A batteryless wireless sensor system includes a data acquisition system, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, and a batteryless wireless sensor device. The RF transceiver is in communication with the data acquisition system, transmits a RF signal, and receives sensor data and provide the sensor data to the data acquisition system. The batteryless wireless sensor device includes a RF transmitter, an analog to digital converter (ADC), and a sensor. The batteryless wireless sensor harvests energy from the RF signal and generates a DC signal based on the energy harvested from the RF signal, powers up and operates the ADC and the sensor based on the DC signal, and generates sensor data. The batteryless wireless sensor then transmits the sensor data via the RF transmitter to the RF transceiver. In certain examples, the ADC is implemented as a current mode ADC.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: SIGMASENSE, LLC.Inventor: Phuong Huynh
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Patent number: 11474675Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for providing a virtual control panel for a controlled device using a controller connected to the controlled device via a near-field communications (NFC) connection. The controlled device may include a transfer memory that is connected to a wireless (NFC) port and a wired port, the wired port being coupled to other internal memory of the controlled device. The controlled device may write parameter data to the transfer memory via the wired port, which is later transmitted to the controller via the NFC connection for presentation via a user interface. The controller may receive (e.g., while the controller is connected or disconnected from the controlled device) adjustments to configurable parameters of the parameter data and transmit the adjustments to the transfer memory via the wireless port for updating the internal memory of the controlled device and thereby adjusting operation of the controlled device.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventors: Michael Mueller, David Corrigan, Rob Johnson, Grayson Silaski
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Patent number: 11464398Abstract: A capsule-type endoscope including a battery, a camera configured to capture internal organ images, a light source configured to irradiate light to capture the internal organ images, and a light source driving power line supplying power, stored in the battery, to the light source. The light source driving power line is a loop antenna coil for reception of a control signal from an external coupled loop antenna coil for transmission.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Chosun UniversityInventors: Youn Tae Kim, Si Ho Shin, Jae Hyo Jung
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Patent number: 11468725Abstract: A method of detecting passage by an individual carrying a mobile device past an impediment operably connected to an access control is provided. The method including: detecting positional data of a mobile device; transmitting an access request from the mobile device to an access control operably connected to an impediment; detecting at least one of a sound from the impediment and a motion of the impediment; and determining that an individual carrying the mobile device has moved past the impediment in response to at least one of the sound from the impediment, the motion of the impediment, and the positional data of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH CENTER (CHINA) LTDInventors: Ankit Tiwari, Yuri Novozhenets, Pedro Fernandez-Orellana, Kunal Srivastava, Adam Kuenzi
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Patent number: 11469629Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of secure wireless transmission of power using unidirectional communication signals from a wireless-power-receiving device. The method includes, receiving, from a wireless-power-transmitting device that includes a first communications radio, a first wireless-power-transmission signal at a wireless-power-receiving device that includes a second communications radio. In response to receiving the first wireless-power-transmission signal: broadcasting, via the second communications radio of the wireless-power-receiving device and without establishing a communications channel between the first and second communications radios, a data packet, the data packet including information identifying (i) at least one power requirement of a power source of the wireless-power-receiving device (ii) an amount of power received by the wireless-power-receiving device from the first wireless-power-transmission signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Energous CorporationInventors: Deepak Jain, Noorul Ameen Thufile Ahamed
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Patent number: 11467196Abstract: An electronic circuit for detecting a change in a property of interest, the circuit comprising a voltage detector having an input and a device for providing a bias current to the input of the voltage detector, wherein the circuit is arranged such that a change in the property of interest modifies the current received at the input of the voltage detector. A change in the property of interest may modify the current by adding or subtracting a current to the bias current. The property of interest may be a signal which is combined with the bias current thereby to alter the current at the input of the voltage detector. The signal may be capacitively coupled into the bias current. The signal may be provided by a sensor, which may be a voltage generating sensor and could be an antenna, rectenna, microphone or any other suitable sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Sensor Driven Ltd.Inventors: Bernard Stark, Mark Volanthen, Guang Yang
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Patent number: 11466524Abstract: A closed-loop hydraulic drilling system generates choke characteristic curves or data that more accurately reflects the relationship between the commanded choke valve position and the resulting pressure drop across the choke valve for a given flow rate and fluid density. The choke characteristic curves may be generated through a calibration procedure and then used during normal operations to more accurately monitor return flow and manage wellbore pressure. The specific gravity of an injected calibration fluid and pressure drop across the choke valve may be determined and correlated to the current choke valve position to reflect the choke characteristic curve in situ, thereby providing for more precise control of wellbore pressure and enabling condition monitoring of the choke valve. In addition, an improved closed-loop hydraulic drilling system does not require a flow meter, enabling the adoption of MPD systems in low-specification and economically constrained applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: GRANT PRIDECO, INC.Inventors: Austin Johnson, Kareem Amer, Justin Fraczek
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Patent number: 11461762Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include an NFC payment method and apparatus implemented on a mobile terminal. In some embodiments, an NFC payment function of a mobile terminal is activated; an NFC connection to a POS terminal is directly established in an inactive-screen state, so as to start the current payment process; payment authentication is performed on a user, so as to instruct the POS terminal to make a payment when the authentication is completed. Some embodiments of the present disclosure provides a more convenient and efficient NFC payment manner. In some embodiments, the system can directly invoke NFC quick payment in an inactive-screen state, which significantly reduces an operation time and operation cost of a user. Moreover, the user may need to be authenticated before the payment, which also guarantees the security of the payment. Therefore, some embodiments of the present disclosure provides better mobile quick payment experience for the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Rendan Pan, Wenwen Guo
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Patent number: 11463104Abstract: A method includes: sending a first boundary bit block; sequentially sending an Ith bit block; determining a first parity check result and a second parity check result, where a check object of the first parity check result includes m consecutive bits of each bit block in the N bit blocks, a check object of the second parity check result includes n consecutive bits of each bit block in the N bit blocks, and at least one of m and n is greater than or equal to 2; and sending a second boundary bit block, the first parity check result, and the second parity check result.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaojun Zhang, Qiwen Zhong, Jing Huang, Min Zha
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Patent number: 11450469Abstract: A micro-isolator is described. The micro-isolator may include a first isolator element, a second isolator element, and a first dielectric material separating the first isolator element from the second isolator element. A second dielectric material may completely or partly encapsulate the second isolator element, or may be present at outer corners of the second isolator element. The second dielectric material may have a larger bandgap than the first dielectric material, and its configuration may reduce electrostatic charge injection into the first dielectric material. The micro-isolator may be formed using microfabrication techniques.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventors: Paul Lambkin, Patrick J. Murphy, Bernard Patrick Stenson, Laurence B. O'Sullivan, Stephen O'Brien, Shane Geary, Baoxing Chen, Sombel Diaham
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Patent number: 11450161Abstract: Use of a Near Ultra-low Energy Field (NULEF) communications as a non-radiating means of gaining entry to a car when the car owner is near the car or touching the car body avoids the use of problematic radio signals that may be intercepted by thieves. In addition, a NULEF communications system may be used as a high bandwidth in-car communication system using either NULEF-E or NULEF-H.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventor: Anthony McFarthing
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Patent number: 11452170Abstract: A communication system includes a terminal apparatus, and an information processing apparatus. The terminal apparatus includes first circuitry to perform a direct connection with the information processing apparatus wirelessly, transmit an information processing request, requesting processing of information, to the information processing apparatus, and transmit a disconnection request of the direct connection to the information processing apparatus after transmitting the information processing request to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes second circuitry to perform the direct connection with the first circuitry of the terminal apparatus wirelessly, process the information processing request received from the terminal apparatus, and disconnect the direct connection of the information processing apparatus and the terminal apparatus in response to receiving the disconnection request.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Takuji Kawaguchi
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Patent number: 11442500Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus and a controlling method thereof. The display apparatus includes a communicator including a circuitry; a display; a motor configured to rotate the display; a memory storing at least one instruction; and a processor configured to execute the at least one instruction to: control the communicator to communicatively connect to an external device based on information related to the display apparatus that is received by the external device from a remote controller to which the external device is tagged, obtain direction information of at least one of the external device and of an image content displayed on the external device, determine, based on the direction information, whether to control the motor to rotate the display, and control the display to display the image content that is received from the external device through the communicator.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Changwon Choi
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Patent number: 11436649Abstract: A parking meter receives data indicative of a remote payment being completed and displays an amount of time purchased by the remote payment for a parking session. The parking meter determines an amount of time remaining in the parking session and powers down at least a portion of a meter communication subsystem subsequent to receiving the data indicative of the remote payment being completed. The parking meter wakes up the powered down portion of the communication subsystem upon determining that the amount of time remaining is below a threshold time, and can receive an indication of additional time being paid for remotely, and can update the displayed time remaining to reflect the additional time.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.Inventors: David William King, Chad P. Randall
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Patent number: 11438943Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and device for facilitating D2D communication. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the identifier of the terminal device for D2D communication may be generated based on the status information of the network and the terminal device. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the generated identifier may be meaningful to the network device and also may be unique for the terminal device. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the method may also be implemented in a M2M system.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Zhi Wang, Yigang Cai
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Patent number: 11432129Abstract: A first wireless communication device (UE device) associated with a certain user (or included in a specified set/group of UE devices) may establish a first communication link with an accessory device according to a short-range radio access technology, and transmit link (pairing) information associated with the first communication link to a server, such as a cloud-based server. The server may share this (first) link information with other UE devices associated with the same user (or belonging to the same specified group of UE devices as the first UE device). Link information associated with the other UE devices (i.e. second link information) may equally be shared with the accessory device, and the other UE devices and accessory device may use the first link information and second link information in establishing respective communication links between any of the other UE devices and the accessory device without having to undergo a pairing procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Akshay Mangalam Srivatsa, Craig P. Dooley, David John Shaw, Ganesha Adkasthala Ganapathi Batta, Michael Jason Giles, Sriram Hariharan
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Patent number: 11428800Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to tracking objects using a cognitive heterogeneous ad hoc mesh network. A first participant receives a notification signal from a second participant. The first participant determines first positioning information from the notification signal and second positioning information from characteristics of the received signal. If the difference between the first and second positioning information is below a first threshold, then the second participant is within line-of-sight of the first participant. If the difference is above the first threshold and below a second threshold, then the second participant may have a malfunctioning sensor. But if the difference is above the second threshold, then the second participant is not within line-of-sight of the first participant and the received signal was reflected off another object. The positioning information can then be refined or transmitted to other participants.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: QUIXOTIC HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Ryan Scott Luther
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Patent number: 11431540Abstract: A transmission apparatus includes a signal generator which, in operation, generates a signal having an aggregate physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) that includes a legacy preamble, a legacy header, a non-legacy preamble, a plurality of non-legacy headers and a plurality of data fields; and a transmitter which, in operation, transmits the generated signal, wherein the legacy preamble, the legacy header and the plurality of non-legacy headers are transmitted using a standard bandwidth, the non-legacy preamble and the plurality of data fields are transmitted using a variable bandwidth that is larger than the standard bandwidth and wherein a plurality of sets of each of the plurality of non-legacy headers and each of the plurality of data fields are transmitted sequentially in a time domain.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lei Huang, Hong Cheng Michael Sim, Takenori Sakamoto
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Patent number: 11429174Abstract: This document describes techniques (400, 500, 600) and apparatuses (100, 700) for implementing sensor-based near-field communication (NFC) authentication. These techniques (400, 500, 600) and apparatuses (100, 700) enable a computing device (102) to detect, in a low-power state, environmental variances indicating proximity with an NFC-enabled device (104) with which to authenticate. In some embodiments, various components of a computing device (102) in a sleep state are activated to process environmental variance(s), perform authentication operations, and/or an indicate initiation of authentication operations to a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Jagadish Kumar Agrawal, Deepak Chandra, John J. Gorsica, Jagatkumar V. Shah
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Patent number: 11425572Abstract: Provided are an electronic device and a method for controlling same. In a method for controlling an electronic device, the strength of a signal transmitted by an external device and/or whether or not the electronic device is being used is confirmed during the execution of communication with the external device, information relating to the movement state of the external device is requested if the strength of the signal transmitted by the external device and/or whether or not the electronic device is being used satisfies a predetermined condition, authentication information for authenticating the external device is transmitted to the external device if the external device is determined to be moving on the basis of the information relating to the movement state of the external device, an ultrasonic signal is output on the basis of the authentication information, and an authentication result in response to the ultrasonic signal may be received from the external device.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventors: Chungyong Eom, Dongik Lee, Youngman Jung, Jongmin Choi, Junbum Shin
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Patent number: 11416192Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a wireless communication section configured to perform wireless communication, a storing section configured to store identification information of a terminal device to which the wireless communication section has an achievement of connection through a network, and a processing section configured to perform communication control for the wireless communication section. The processing section performs searching processing for external access points, performs second searching processing for searching for the terminal device corresponding to the identification information stored in the storing section in a network formed by the external access points found by the searching processing, and causes the wireless communication section to connect to the external access point to which the terminal device found by the second searching processing is connected.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuki Yanagisawa
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Patent number: 11412372Abstract: One or more processors performing an obfuscation action on a display of a first computing device subsequent to activating a transaction application of the first computing device. The method includes one or more processors measuring a distance between the first computing device and a second computing device, wherein the display of the first computing device is directed towards the second computing device. The method further includes the one or more processors determining whether the distance between the first computing device and the second computing device meets a pre-determined threshold distance. In response to determining the distance between the first computing device and the second computing device does meet the pre-determined threshold distance, the method further includes the one or more processors deactivating the obfuscation action on the display of the first computing device and displaying an authorization image directed to the second computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Tanaka, Yutaka Kawai, Norio Ueguri
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Patent number: 11411611Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: a first antenna configured to receive and transmit a first set of NFC signals, wherein said first set of NFC signals relates to NFC transactions; a second antenna configured to receive and transmit a second set of NFC signals, wherein said second set of NFC signals relates to wireless charging operations; a controller; and an antenna selection unit configured to select the first antenna or the second antenna in response to a selection signal received from said controller. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method for operating a communication device is conceived.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Markus Wobak, Ulrich Neffe
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Patent number: 11409975Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a NFC communication system, to a method of establishing communication between a wireless communication device and a passive NFC device and to a passive NFC device. The passive NFC device includes an NFC controller, an NFC transceiver coupled with the NFC controller, and at least one persistent flag coupled with the NFC controller, the persistent flag being switchable between an activated state and a deactivated state. The NFC controller is configured to perform a logical operation being divisible into a sequence of at least a first subtask and a second subtask and the NFC controller is configured to ascertain the status of the persistent flag. The NFC controller is further configured to selectively perform at least one of the first subtask and the second subtask on the basis of the status of the persistent flag.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: EM Microelectronic-Marin SAInventors: James J. Springer, Fabrice Walter, Pierre Muller, Fabien Bourquin
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Patent number: 11409972Abstract: A device implementing a system for NFC communication with a second device includes an antenna and a processor configured to transmit a pulse signal for detection of another device within proximity of the device, and to detect, in conjunction with transmission of the pulse signal, that a first value of a measurement parameter of the antenna satisfies an initial detection factor. The processor is further configured, in response to the detection, to set a confirmation detection factor for the measurement parameter of the antenna based at least in part on the first value of the measurement parameter of the antenna, to transmit a confirmation pulse signal, and to initiate a second polling for reception of data from the other device when a second value of the measurement parameter of the antenna detected in conjunction with transmission of the confirmation pulse signal satisfies the confirmation detection factor.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Vincent Chauvin, Peter M. Agboh, Vusthla Sunil Reddy, Xinping Zeng
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Patent number: 11405837Abstract: An information processing apparatus and a communication terminal can carry out first wireless communication and second wireless communication. The first wireless communication is established when a distance between the information processing apparatus and the communication terminal is equal to or less than a first distance. The information processing apparatus determines whether data communication is to be carried out over the first wireless communication or the second wireless communication. When the data communication is to be carried out over the first wireless communication, the information processing apparatus carries out the data communication over the first wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Sadaaki Miyazaki
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Patent number: 11405066Abstract: Modular mounting systems for supportably engagement of one or more devices. The systems may include corresponding attachment members and carrier members for selective supportive engagement of one or more devices relative to a base. The attachment members and carrier members may be magnetically engageable. Various form factors for devices, base members, carrier members, attachment members, and other portions of the system are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: KUSTOM CYCLES, INC.Inventor: Tamas Kovacs
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Patent number: 11403639Abstract: A method of auto-detection of attempted piracy of an electronic payment card. The method includes the following acts implemented by the card: detection of a sequence of suspect operations implemented in interaction with the card, and storing in the card a corresponding suspect status; interaction of the card with a distinct entity and authentication, by the card, of the distinct entity; and communication, by the card, of the stored suspect status to the authenticated distinct entity.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: BANKS AND ACQUIRERS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGInventors: David Naccache, Laurent Mayer
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Patent number: 11399399Abstract: A communication device may supply a first public key and specific information to a first wireless interface, send a first authentication response to the first external device in a case where a first authentication request is received from the first external device after the first public key and the specific information have been sent to the first external device. The communication device may receive first connection information from the first external device after the first authentication response has been sent to the first external device, establish the second wireless connection in a case where the first connection information is received from the first external device, and establish the third wireless connection in a case where a specific signal including the specific information is received from the first external device after the first public key and the specific information have been sent to the first external device.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Satoshi Suzuki
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Patent number: 11394251Abstract: A method of over-current protection in a wireless power receiver operating in a high-power mode includes digitally receiving an output current signal, generating an OC INT signal if the output current signal is greater than a current limit value, and if the OC INT signal is generated, transmitting Count A number of End Power Transfer (EPT) packets. If wireless power transmission has not stopped, transmitting Count C number of Control Error Packets (CEPs) with Value B. If wireless power transmission has not reduced such that the output current IL is below the current limit value, then enabling an LDO current limit circuit in a power block of the wireless power receiver. In a low-power mode, the receiver enables a hardware over-current circuit that generates an OC INT signal when the output current exceeds a current limit.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Renesas Electronics America Inc.Inventors: Pooja Agrawal, Adnan Dzebic, Tao Qi, Steve Jaycox, Chan Young Jeong
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Patent number: 11388599Abstract: A customer premise equipment (CPE) includes a control circuit, a storage device, and a wireless communication circuit. The storage device stores a virtual subscriber identity module (SIM). When the control circuit enables virtual SIM functionality on the CPE, the wireless communication circuit establishes a wireless communication link with a cellular telephone network via the virtual SIM.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.Inventors: Wei-Lun Liu, Huei-Jing Yang, Ming-Pei Hsu
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Patent number: 11386316Abstract: A device for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data of an RFID tag introduced in an electromagnetically shielded housing, wherein a transmission region is provided in the housing wall of the housing and wherein a transceiver is connected to the RFID tag. The transceiver is configured to transmit and/or receive data from the RFID tag through the transmission region, wherein a double coil formed by two coil assemblies is provided directly above or below the transmission region for coupling to an external receiving unit of a reading device and for coupling to the transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jan Gehringer, Markus Humm, Sebastian Schroth, Ralph Wystup
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Patent number: 11366489Abstract: An electronic apparatus and control method therefor is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a communicator configured to communicate with a plurality of electronic devices, and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain information about multimedia content in response to an event occurring in relation to the multimedia content, select at least one electronic device among the plurality of electronic devices based on the obtained information about the multimedia content and reference information referring to multimedia contents previously designated in correspondence with the plurality of electronic devices, respectively, and control the communicator to transmit the multimedia content to the selected at least one electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Moonjoon Ko