Patents Assigned to Parsons Corporation
  • Patent number: 11849347
    Abstract: The disclosed invention uses computer-implemented algorithms, including machine learning algorithms, to detect radiofrequency (RF) transmissions within a congested RF environment. Some embodiments include a method for sampling an RF environment, mapping the sampled signals onto a spectrogram, extracting signal start times from the spectrogram and loading the start times into a bit array. The method continues by correlating a subset of start times with each other, each subset representing a potential pulsed signal. The subsets are selected for strength of correlation by threshold analysis, and then are subject to sine wave analysis to precisely identify start times within the selected subsets before selecting strongly matched subsets by another threshold analysis. In other embodiments, a system for detecting pulsed RF signals includes a RF receiver, a signal detector, a converter for creating a bit array, a correlator, a first threshold discriminator, a sine wave analyzer, and a second threshold discriminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Samantha Palmer, Kyle Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230348302
    Abstract: Oxidation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) contaminated solids and liquids in an in-situ desired zone of treatment using high redox potential free-radicals. An oxidant and a metal catalyst are combined forming a low temperature thermal remediation of PFAS through chemical oxidation in-situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel R. Griffiths, Akshay Chandrashekar Parenky
  • Patent number: 11619700
    Abstract: Using captured and stored wideband historical radio frequency data bearing information to the source of a signal of interest achieved using as few as two receivers and a plurality of commutating antennas. Wideband IQ data streams are received at two or more receivers and stored for later analysis. A first receiver is coupled to a reference antenna and a second receiver is commutatively coupled to a plurality of commutating antennas. Later, streams of wideband IQ data are retrieved for a select period of time and synchronized. From these streams a signal of interest identified and synchronously sampled over an acquisition interval by each receiver. Phase differences of the signal at each of the plurality commutating antennas is measured enabling a determination of the bearing to the common signal of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Cellucci, Marc Shadish, Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III
  • Publication number: 20230077420
    Abstract: Two receivers located within a region of interest that is sufficiently small as compared to a distance to a source of a signal can be considered a “point”. Signals received at that “point” are planar. Accordingly, any difference in the time of arrival of a signal from the source by one receiver as compared to another receiver located within that region stablishes a locus of points representing a distance between the receivers perpendicular to the vector pointing to the source. Using signals from multiple far sources multiple loci on which one receiver must exist as compared to the other receiver can be identified. The convergence of these loci identifies a relative position of one receiver from the other, and when the geospatial position of one receiver is known, so too is the position of the other receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin C. Alles, John P. Carlson, Abdulwahaab Arif, Sharif Shaher, Zachary Hester, Ryan Riveland
  • Patent number: 11605166
    Abstract: Data gathered from a continual data source is converted into an image and represented by a rectilinear grid defining a grid of pixels. Each pixel in each axis unit of one axis is examined in parallel using a graphic processor unit (GPU) to determine whether any pixels exceed a predefined threshold. Those pixels that exceed the threshold are identified as positive return pixels. Within each axis unit groups of positive return pixels are identified based on a first axis epsilon. Adjacent groups of positive return pixels are assembled by merging the axis units based on a second axis epsilon. Groups of positive return pixels grouped together according to the first axis epsilon and the second axis epsilon are classified and reported as a signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Samantha Palmer, Joseph Payton
  • Patent number: 11575407
    Abstract: Narrow brand IQ signals are obfuscated by embedding the signal in a buffered portion of wideband IQ frequency data. After the data has been received and buffered, the receiving transceiver, using a wideband IQ frequency data key, of a predetermined and shared format, decodes and reconstitute the narrowband IQ signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Samantha S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11569848
    Abstract: The disclosed invention includes methods for linking individual software-defined radios (SDR) into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of radiofrequency (RF) signals emitted in an RF environment. Individual SDRs communicate with an IP network, and host a linking application that executes the recording. A user identifies a lead SDR from among the SDRs, and uses the lead SDR to task participating SDRs with reference to a clock source. Also disclosed is a system of SDRs configured to be linked into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of RF signals emitted in an RF environment. Embodiments of the disclosed invention include co-located and dispersed SDRs. Some embodiments use SDRs organized into a mesh network. Embodiments of the disclosed invention are configured to perform total band monitoring, total band capture, RF environment simulation, interference identification, interference simulation, and distributed quality of service evaluation of wireless networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Stephen Hernandez, Samantha S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11455298
    Abstract: Embodiments of goal-directed semantic search allow a user to discover how one or more entities (organizations, people, events, places, etc.) are related without having to explicitly define multiple queries to discover those relationships. In those cases in which more than one structure could be used, separate hypotheses are generated, one for each such structure or relationship. Hypotheses are scored during the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark Gerken
  • Patent number: 11431829
    Abstract: A system adaptably directs packet flows to packet processing elements based on OSI layer characteristics and, when necessary, inspection of data payloads. Characteristics of parsed data flows are identified. A comparison ensues. Upon recognition of a match, the entirety of the packet flow is directed to a linked packet processing element. When a match does not occur, the packet flow is directed to a second analysis tier whereby data payloads of the flow are examined. Characteristics from the data payload analysis are compared to entries in a database. Upon a match being recognized the matching packet flow is directed to the packet processing element. Features of packet flow having undergone data payload analysis are captured and used to update the database of prior associations so that any subsequent receipt of similar packet flows will be forwarded to the linked packet processing element without having to conduct a data payload analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy Lewis Vann, Christopher James DeBruin, Matthew James Hodge, Kenneth Michael Helbling, Daniel Lynn Schweitzer
  • Publication number: 20220220429
    Abstract: Biodegradation media placed in, around, and/or above a methane source reduces the quantum of methane and other alkane gases such as ethane, propane, and butane released into the atmosphere under diverse and fluctuating environmental conditions over a sustainable and/or extended duration. Non-biodegradable material configured for methane biodegradation possesses enhanced drainage of precipitation, improved gas transmission and gas exchange, moisture retention, and a nutrient sustainability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20220217578
    Abstract: The disclosed invention uses computer-implemented algorithms, including machine learning algorithms, to detect radiofrequency (RF) transmissions within a congested RF environment. Some embodiments include a method for sampling an RF environment, mapping the sampled signals onto a spectrogram, extracting signal start times from the spectrogram and loading the start times into a bit array. The method continues by correlating a subset of start times with each other, each subset representing a potential pulsed signal. The subsets are selected for strength of correlation by threshold analysis, and then are subject to sine wave analysis to precisely identify start times within the selected subsets before selecting strongly matched subsets by another threshold analysis. In other embodiments, a system for detecting pulsed RF signals includes a RF receiver, a signal detector, a converter for creating a bit array, a correlator, a first threshold discriminator, a sine wave analyzer, and a second threshold discriminator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Samantha Palmer, Kyle Roberts
  • Patent number: 11303306
    Abstract: Capturing, extracting and storing narrowband IQ data for later processing enables timely and efficient analysis. As wideband capture of RF information includes noise and non-signal elements, the present invention detects, extracts and stores narrowband IQ signals for later assessment. By transforming a high-volume data stream to a collection of smaller narrowband signals with greatly reduced storage and on-board processing requirements the present invention facilitates the capability to analyze signals of interest in an otherwise denied environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Samantha S. Palmer, Joseph Payton
  • Publication number: 20220077877
    Abstract: The disclosed invention includes methods for linking individual software-defined radios (SDR) into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of radiofrequency (RF) signals emitted in an RF environment. Individual SDRs communicate with an IP network, and host a linking application that executes the recording. A user identifies a lead SDR from among the SDRs, and uses the lead SDR to task participating SDRs with reference to a clock source. Also disclosed is a system of SDRs configured to be linked into a cohesive network of SDRs capable of recording a sample of RF signals emitted in an RF environment. Embodiments of the disclosed invention include co-located and dispersed SDRs. Some embodiments use SDRs organized into a mesh network. Embodiments of the disclosed invention are configured to perform total band monitoring, total band capture, RF environment simulation, interference identification, interference simulation, and distributed quality of service evaluation of wireless networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Stephen Hernandez, Samantha S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210387879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to reduction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in a desired zone of treatment for the continuous remediation of contaminated solids and liquids. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to the in-situ treatment of solids and liquids by a particular combination of reagent and conditions. The reagents include an oxidant and a metal catalyst. Disclosed method combines low temperature thermal remediation with chemical oxidation to destroy poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances in-situ. The disclosed methods may enhance destruction of organic contaminants in the desired zone of treatment. The present invention also relates to a method for applying the remediation compositions to contaminated sites and controlling the process by monitoring the degradation event to achieve maximum reduction of PFAS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel R. Griffiths, Akshay Chandrashekar Parenky
  • Publication number: 20210336651
    Abstract: Narrow brand IQ signals are obfuscated by embedding the signal in a buffered portion of wideband IQ frequency data. After the data has been received and buffered, the receiving transceiver, using a wideband IQ frequency data key, of a predetermined and shared format, decodes and reconstitute the narrowband IQ signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Samantha S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210329097
    Abstract: Dynamic and reconfigurable data paths for data stream processing and visualization is hereafter described by way of example. Data analytics on streaming data is conducted upon the identification of data processing needs or requirements. As these needs are recognized data paths are independently formed providing each data processing functionality with access to a common data source As requirements change, as new data processing functionalities are requested or existing functionalities are terminated, a connection manager modifies the existing data path architecture while maintaining data paths for ongoing data processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Samantha S. Palmer, Joseph Payton
  • Publication number: 20210327308
    Abstract: The disclosed invention uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for detecting and classifying radiofrequency (RF) transmissions to assemble a target signal library containing information about one or more target signals according to several criteria. A signal generator develops a mimic signal, designed to emulate a target signal based on information stored in the target signal library. In some embodiments, AI or machine learning (ML) algorithms further assist in refining the mimic signal to more effectively resemble the target signal. Such signal mimicry is done while maintaining small SWaP-C footprint for system component hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III, Joseph Keefe, Samantha S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210326725
    Abstract: The disclosed invention uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for detecting and classifying radiofrequency transmissions to model and simulate an RF environment. AI or machine learning (ML) algorithms further assist in determining optimal modulation, bandwidth and center frequency placement of a transmit signal to either fully and efficiently exploit unused spectrum in the RF environment, or to camouflage the signal to evade detection, and therefore interception while providing enough fidelity to the receiver to remain detectable. Such signal shaping is done while maintaining small SWaP-C footprint for system component hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Payton, Samantha S. Palmer, William Wes Dickenson, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III
  • Publication number: 20210311156
    Abstract: Using captured and stored wideband historical radio frequency data bearing information to the source of a signal of interest achieved using as few as two receivers and a plurality of commutating antennas. Wideband IQ data streams are received at two or more receivers and stored for later analysis. A first receiver is coupled to a reference antenna and a second receiver is commutatively coupled to a plurality of commutating antennas. Later, streams of wideband IQ data are retrieved for a select period of time and synchronized. From these streams a signal of interest identified and synchronously sampled over an acquisition interval by each receiver. Phase differences of the signal at each of the plurality commutating antennas is measured enabling a determination of the bearing to the common signal of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Parsons Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Cellucci, Marc Shadish, Joseph Payton, Nicholas E. Ortyl, III
  • Patent number: 11113614
    Abstract: Enterprise Hypothesis Orchestration provides users an intuitive system for building an inquiry model that thereafter creates and evaluates each of a plurality of hypotheses as it continuously searches for evidence to formulate, score, and resolve each hypothesis. The Enterprise Hypothesis Orchestration system moreover continuously deals with the uncertainty caused by noisy, missing, inaccurate, and/or contradictory data. The present invention uses abductive reasoning to infer the best explanation or hypothesis for a set of observations. Given an inquiry the Hypothesis Orchestration System identifies relevant data from which to form a plurality of hypotheses. It thereafter collects evidence in support of each hypothesis and crafts a degree of confidence that the hypothesis is true. If a hypothesis is found to lack support an analysis of any missing evidence is conducted to identify and seek which evidence would offer the highest benefit to resolving one or more of the plurality of hypotheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: PARSONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Gerken, Rick Pavlik