Patents Assigned to LGS INNOVATION LLC
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Patent number: 11457093Abstract: The application describes an apparatus including a single application processor operably coupled to a non-transitory memory including instructions stored thereon. The apparatus also includes plural, discrete radio resources operably in communication with the single application processor. Each radio resource includes a modem operating on a network selected from at least one of LoRA, digital mobile radio and metro access network. In the apparatus, the single application processor is configured to execute the instructions of discovering the modem of each discrete radio resource. The single application processor is also configured to execute the instructions of assigning a TCP port to each discovered modem. In addition, the single application processor is configured to execute the instructions of creating an individualized session for each modem.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Adam Christopher Markham, Brett Michael Brotherton, Kevin Michael Dyer
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Patent number: 10563986Abstract: A waveguide optical gyroscope (WOG) is disclosed. One WOG may comprise an amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) source, a sensor comprising a waveguide loop disposed in a first cladding material interposed between layers of at least a second cladding material having an index of refraction lower than an index of refraction of the first cladding material, wherein the sensor is configured to receive an output signal of the ASE source, and a pump source configured to pump the first cladding material with an in-plane pump signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Inuk Kang
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Patent number: 10530891Abstract: The application describes a communication system including a first apparatus having a single application processor operably coupled to a non-transitory memory and a local group of discrete radio resources each including a modem. The single application processor of the first apparatus is configured to at least execute the instructions of receiving a request from a first user equipment to communicate with a second user equipment in an overloaded network. The single application processor of the first apparatus is also configured to execute the instructions of checking capacity of the local group of radio resources. The single application processor of the first apparatus is further configured to execute the instructions of sending a capacity request for information to a second, remote apparatus in the overloaded network. The second edge router includes a single application processor operably coupled to a non-transitory memory and a local group of discrete radio resources each including a modem.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Adam Christopher Markham, Brett Michael Brotherton, Kevin Michael Dyer
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Patent number: 10484428Abstract: The present application is directed a computer-implemented method for enhancing security. The method includes a step of sending, from a VPN service provider, a request to a cloud provider to create a dynamic server on a cloud. Then, the VPN service provider receives a notification from the cloud provider that the requested server is available on the cloud. Subsequently, the VPN service provider embeds the dynamic server with a VPN service. Further, the VPN service provider sends a credential of the dynamic server to an entity on the network. The application is also directed to system for enhancing security on a cloud server.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Michael J. Chen
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Patent number: 10468733Abstract: The present application is directed to a filter and methods of making the same. The filter includes a block of dielectric material with a top surface including a patterned region, a bottom surface, and side surfaces. The filter also includes a through-hole extending through the block from the top surface to the bottom surface. The through-hole may include a top edge that connects the top surface with an inner wall of the through hole and a bottom edge that connects the bottom surface with the inner wall of the through hole. The top edge or bottom edges of the through-hole may be rounded, chamfered, or tapered.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Scott William Burgess, Jeffery Jan Nummerdor, Jr., Alan Scott Brannon
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Patent number: 10440058Abstract: The present application is directed a computer-implemented method for for managing traffic in a network. The method includes a step of receiving, from a user on the network, a request to access the internet. The method also includes a step of determining information of the user based upon the request. The information includes a security privilege of the user in the network. The method also includes a step of reviewing selection criteria of plural, dynamic, virtual private network (VPN) cloud servers in the network. The method also includes a step of matching the determined information of the user with the selection criteria. Further, the method includes a step of sending traffic of the user to one of the plural, dynamic VPN cloud servers based upon the matching step. The application is also directed to a system for securing web traffic on a network including a policy controller and router.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Michael J. Chen
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Patent number: 10439591Abstract: The present application is directed to a MEMS device. The MEMS device includes a substrate having a first end and a second end extending along a longitudinal axis, the substrate including an electrostatic actuator. The device also includes a movable plate having a first end and a second end. The device also includes a thermal actuator having a first end coupled to the first end of the substrate and a second end coupled to the first end of the plate. The actuator moves the plate in relation to the substrate. Further, the device includes a power source electrically coupled to the thermal actuator and the substrate. The application is also directed to a method for operating a MEMS device.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Michael Jarret Holyoak, George Kenneth Kannell, Marc Jay Beacken, David J. Bishop, Jackson Chang, Matthias Imboden
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Patent number: 10367585Abstract: Methods for systems are described for communicating an optical data signal. An example method may comprise receiving a data signal comprising a first level indicative of an upper end of a power range of the data signal and a second level indicative of a lower end of the power range of the data signal. The example method may comprise modulating the data signal to generate a modulated data signal. The modulated data signal may comprise the first level modulated with a first beacon tone and the second level modulated with a second beacon tone. The second level may be modulated in phase with the first level. The method may comprise transmitting an optical signal comprising the modulated data signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: James Richard Rapka
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Patent number: 10333769Abstract: The present application is directed to a networked apparatus including a non-transitory memory having instructions stored thereon for generating network traffic based upon a linear representation of a predetermined protocol. The apparatus also includes a processor operably coupled to the non-transitory memory and the listening tool. The processor is configured to perform the instructions of spawning a finite state machine based upon the linear representation of the predefined protocol. The processor is also configured to perform the instructions of sending data of the finite state machine to an endpoint to screen the network traffic. The processor is also configured to perform the instructions of receiving the screened network traffic from the endpoint based upon the finite state machine. The application is also directed to a method for testing network traffic.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Suzanna Schmeelk
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Patent number: 10312563Abstract: The present application is directed to a filter and methods of making the same. The filter includes a block of dielectric material with a top surface including a patterned region, a bottom surface, and side surfaces. The filter also includes a through-hole extending through the block from the top surface to the bottom surface. The through-hole is partially surrounded by the patterned region. The filter also includes a wall extending from the top surface, the wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a roof. The bottom surface, side surfaces, outer surface, and roof have a first coating of silver and glass frit. The patterned region, through-hole and inner surface have a second coating of silver and glass frit. The glass frit in the first coating is at least 0.5% greater than the glass frit in the second coating. The application is also directed to a system including a printed circuit board and a filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Alan Scott Brannon, Jeffrey Jan Nummerdor, Jr., Scott W. Burgess
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Patent number: 10305935Abstract: The present application is directed a computer-implemented method for enhancing security on a network. The method includes a step of receiving, from user equipment on the network, information including a source IP address and a destination IP address. The method also includes a step of receiving, from a VPN service provider, credentials of a VPN server. The method also includes a step of creating a policy such that traffic associated with the information of the user equipment is routed to the VPN server. The method further includes a step of sending the traffic of the user equipment to the VPN server. The application is also directed to a system and method for securing web traffic on a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Michael J. Chen
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Patent number: 10228511Abstract: A slot waveguide for electro-optic modulation is provided. The slot waveguide includes a slot and Bragg gratings defined by outer walls of the slot. The Bragg gratings are configured to slow an optical signal. The slot defines a low-refractive index region and the Bragg gratings spaced apart by the slot define a high-refractive index region. The slot waveguide includes a pair of electrodes extending parallel and adjacent to the slot waveguide. The electrodes are configured to carry an electrical modulation signal to induce a change in a phase of the optical signal. The slot of the slot waveguide is at least partially filled with an electro-optic polymeric material poled in a direction orthogonal to a direction of propagation of the optical signal in the slot waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Jane D. LeGrange, Mihaela Dinu, Alex Pidwerbetsky
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Patent number: 10186826Abstract: The present application describes a method for controlling an output of a laser apparatus. The method includes a step of receiving, at the first multiplexer, an initial wavelength from a pump. The method also includes a step of receiving first and second seed wavelengths from a first and a second seed source, respectively. The method also includes a step of sending an output of the combiner to a first fiber. The method includes a step of combining, at a second multiplexer, an output of the first fiber. The method also includes a step of extracting the initial wavelength with the second multiplexer. Further, the method includes a step of sending the first and seed wavelengths to a second fiber.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventor: Stephan Frank Wielandy
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Patent number: 10181837Abstract: The present application is directed to a tunable filter system. The system includes a resonator having an inner wall surrounding a cavity. The resonator includes a MEMS device positioned in the cavity including a substrate, a movable plate and a thermal actuator. The thermal actuator is has a first end coupled to the substrate and a second end coupled to the plate. The actuator moves the plate between a first and a second position in relation to the substrate. The application is also directed to a method for operating the tunable filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Michael Jarret Holyoak, George Kenneth Kannell, Marc Jay Beacken, David J. Bishop, Jackson Chang, Matthias Imboden
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Patent number: 10164756Abstract: The present application describes systems and methods of performing self-interference cancellation. According to an embodiment, the method sends a transmit signal through a circulator to substantially isolate the transmit signal from a receiver, with at least a portion of the transmit signal entering a receive path towards the receiver. The method also generates a reflected signal from an antenna. The reflected signal is at substantially less power than an incident power to the antenna. The reflected signal includes a transmitter carrier signal and a transmitter noise. The method also routes a received signal from the antenna to the receiver, and routes the reflected signal through a phase shifter in the receive path. Further, the method combines the reflected, phase shifted transmitter noise with the received signal in the receive path to cancel the portion of the transmit signal that entered the receive path towards the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Benjamin Joseph Baker, Alan Scott Brannon, Riley Nelson Pack
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Patent number: 10089494Abstract: A network device is provided. The network device includes a processor and a memory with code thereupon. The code when executed by the processor causes the processor to provide object files referenced in the code, randomize an order of linking the object files in the code at a link time, and create a plurality of unique static images of a binary file based upon the randomized order.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: David Lau, Gerald R. Thompson, Gregory St.Louis, Steve Jacks
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Patent number: 10090989Abstract: The present application describes a computer-implemented method for configuring a front end including receiving a first signal and a second signal containing interference; characterizing the receive channel using the first tone; processing the compensated first signal using an infinite impulse response filter based on the characterized receive channel to generate an interference cancelling signal; and coupling the interference cancelling signal to the second signal to generate an interference cancelled receive signal. The present application also describes a computer-implemented apparatus for a front end.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: LGS Innovations LLCInventors: Riley Nelson Pack, Alan Scott Brannon, Benjamin Joseph Baker
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Patent number: 9989716Abstract: The present application describes a signal conveying system including plural cables and a feedthrough assembly. The feedthrough assembly includes a main housing. The assembly also includes at least one housing positioned within the main housing with an internal wall that defines a plurality of conduits. The assembly also includes a volume defined by an internal surface of the main housing. The assembly further includes a sealing material provided in the volume. The application also describes a method of conveying optical signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: LGS INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Renato M. Camarda, Alfonso B. Piccirilli
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Patent number: 9958708Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of short pulse generation. The method includes the step of creating, via electrical circuitry in a master oscillator, a square wave pulse with a predetermined pulse repetition rate. The method includes the step of retiming the square pulse with a clock. The method includes the step of recovering an electrical signal from the retimed square pulse. Further, the method includes the step of sending the recovered electrical signal to a modulator for modulating an optical signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LGS INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Inuk Kang
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Patent number: 9960846Abstract: A free-space optical communication system is provided. The free-space optical communication system includes a transmitter configured to optically transmit data in a plurality of subcarrier signals over a free-space scattering medium. The free-space optical communication system includes a coherent receiver configured to receive the plurality of subcarrier signals and extract the transmitted data from the plurality of subcarrier signals after traversal over the free-space scattering medium.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LGS INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Huntington Wood, Stephan Frank Wielandy, Andrew Russell Grant