Patents Assigned to PLUME DESIGN, INC.
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Patent number: 12273775Abstract: Systems and methods for Wi-Fi network failover to cellular connection with throttling of traffic include detecting an outage on wired connections for any of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks; determining the any of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks have switched to a cellular connection as a failover based on the outage; and determining whether to throttle traffic on any cellular connection based on the failover and instructing corresponding gateways accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Ali Wahid, Yoseph Malkin, Manikanden Balakrishnan, William J. McFarland
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Patent number: 12262207Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a user device. In one implementation, a method may include the steps of monitoring one or more user devices operating on a Wi-Fi network, analyzing usage parameters with respect to each of the one or more user devices, and identifying the one or more user devices based on the usage parameters. Also, according to additional implementations, the method may include analyzing, over time, the usage parameters with respect to each of the one or more user devices. Based on the usage parameters analyzed over time, the method may include the step of creating one or more behavioral models associated with one or more users, where each behavioral model may represent a usage pattern of a respective user according to how the user uses at least one of the user devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Preeti Agarwal, William J. McFarland
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Patent number: 12256219Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining whether dissimilar device identifiers in a network actually represent the same physical device. A method, according to one implementation, includes obtaining first and second sets of operational parameters related to first and second set of devices operating in a section of a network. The first and second sets of operational parameters include first and second sets of device identifiers representing the first and second sets of devices, respectively. The method also includes comparing the first set of device identifiers with the second set of device identifiers to find non-matching device identifiers. With respect to the non-matching device identifiers, the first and second sets of operational parameters are analyzed to determine if a device identifier of the first set of device identifiers and a device identifier of the second set of device identifiers likely represent the same device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Evan Jeng, Vasudevan Nagendra, Tingyi Zhu, Raghav Karnam, Paul White, Derek Lownsbrough, Susmita Nayak, William J. McFarland
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Patent number: 12244628Abstract: System and methods are provided for building intelligence around IoT devices that can prioritize an attack attack sphere, such that scanning and protection can be focused on risky spheres before others that may be less at risk. The attack spheres include specific device types, vendors, geographic locations, demographics, or organizations. Priority based vulnerability scanning and protection is utilized along with the concept of attack spheres to define priority zones which may be unique. Priority computation based on trend analysis and predictive analysis is used to determine the vulnerability of specific devices and groups of devices. This will significantly reduce the attack exposure and ensures the proactive damage control.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Preeti Agarwal, William J. McFarland
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Patent number: 12238539Abstract: System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data for a condition of each of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks; determining one or more resolutions for the condition of a Wi-Fi network of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks; and initiating a customer outreach workflow to provide the one or more resolutions to the customer associated with the Wi-Fi network.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Nipun Agarwal, William J. McFarland, Yoseph Malkin, Na Hyun Ha, Yusuke Sakamoto, Sai Venkatraman, Sandeep Eyyuni, Rohit Thadani, Adam Hotchkiss
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Patent number: 12230878Abstract: Two antennas based on quarter wave elements angled relative to each other and connected to two ground planes that are also angled relative to one another, having a shorting connection to cancel the extra capacitance and the antennas form a structure similar to IFA or PIFA. The two antennas fed from alternate ends and spaced closely together in which the connection of each antenna to ground causes the ground plane connections to be electrically far apart. A method of manufacturing an antenna system comprising antenna feeds which are connected via a spring pin and a ground pin that is formed partially by a screw connection, spring clip, or spring pin. The antenna elements are stamped and printed on a single non-conducting surface and the antenna carrier is connected to a circuit board that contains the active electronics.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Miroslav Samardzija, Yun-Ping Huang, Brian Nam, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo
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Patent number: 12231924Abstract: System and methods include obtaining Wi-Fi network data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers and obtaining customer data for each customer associated with the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, the customer data including call-ins made by customers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data including correlating the call-ins made by customers to the Wi-Fi network data; predicting customer call-ins based on correlations made between the call-ins made by customers and the Wi-Fi network data; and initiating a customer outreach workflow prior to a predicted customer call-in.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Nipun Agarwal, William J. Mcfarland, Yoseph Malkin, Na Hyun Ha, Yusuke Sakamoto, Sai Venkatraman, Sandeep Eyyuni, Rohit Thadani, Adam Hotchkiss
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Patent number: 12230894Abstract: An antenna for an electronic device comprising of a metal-sheet antenna and an antenna feed connecting the metal-sheet antenna to a radio frequency (RF) printed circuit board (PCB). A screw configured to operate as a ground feed for the metal-sheet antenna and to provide mechanical support in the electronic device wherein the screw is further configured to provide radiation for additional bands for the antenna. The metal-sheet antenna supports a first band, and the screw supports a second band, based on dimensions of a screw boss, and a third band, based on a gap between the screw boss and the metal-sheet antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Miroslav Samardzija, Tommy Chu, John Liu, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo
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Patent number: 12231923Abstract: System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data for Wi-Fi metric based alarms, each Wi-Fi metric based alarm being associated with detection of one of an offline Wi-Fi network of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, an offline node of the Wi-Fi network, instability of the Wi-Fi network, congestion in the Wi-Fi network, and interference in the Wi-Fi network; determining the Wi-Fi metric based alarms based on the analyzing; and performing one or more actions based on the determined Wi-Fi metric based alarms.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Nipun Agarwal, William J. McFarland, Yoseph Malkin, Na Hyun Ha, Yusuke Sakamoto, Sai Venkatraman, Sandeep Eyyuni, Rohit Thadani, Adam R. Hotchkiss
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Patent number: 12212047Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Miroslav Samardzija, Eden Cheng, Robert Huang, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo
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Patent number: 12160053Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a radio system include configuring a first antenna of a plurality of antennas in a wireless device to operate in a configured mode of a plurality of modes, wherein the plurality of modes include a first mode of operating as a quarter wave for operation in a 2.4 GHz band, a second mode of operating as a half wave for operation in a 5 GHz band, and a third mode of operating simultaneous as a half wave and a quarter wave for operation in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band; and operating a first radio of a plurality of radios connected to the first antenna in the configured mode of the first antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Miroslav Samardzija, Brian Nam, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo, William J. Mcfarland
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Patent number: 12130965Abstract: Control systems and methods are provided that utilize a device, which can be worn by a user, to enable the user to enter control commands for causing a controller to control one or more electronic devices in a local network, such as a Wi-Fi system. A local control system, according to one implementation, includes a smart ring configured to obtain movement information related to one or more movements of the smart ring while a user is wearing the smart ring. The local control system also includes a controller device configured to communicate with the smart ring using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signals. Characteristics of the movement information can be translated in order to obtain one or more control commands. The controller device is configured to control one or more aspects of one or more electronic devices based on the one or more control commands.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Zhicheng Qiu, William J. McFarland
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Patent number: 12132797Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media are provided for predicting the likelihood or probability of a subscriber of a service to cancel or not renew a subscription. A method, according to one implementation, includes a step of receiving data pertaining to aspects of a service that is provided by a service provider to a subscriber in accordance with a subscription. The data may include one or more impact factors each having a positive, neutral, or negative influence on the likelihood of subscriber churn. The method also includes a step of using the one or more impact factors to predict the likelihood that the subscriber will cancel the subscription.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Yusuke Sakamoto, Muhammad Ali Valliani, Nipun Agarwal, Sachin Vasudeva
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Patent number: 12016151Abstract: Compact electronic devices, such as Access Points (APs), having airflow and cooling features are provided. According to one implementation, a compact electronic device includes an outer plastic housing and an inner casing arranged inside the outer plastic housing. The inner casing has a high-voltage section configured to support one or more high-voltage electrical components and a low-voltage section configured to support one or more low-voltage electrical components. The compact electronic device further includes a single fan that is configured to draw air from outside the outer plastic housing, move the air through the high-voltage and low-voltage sections, and exhaust the air through one or more exhaust vents in the outer plastic housing. Also, the inner casing is configured to isolate the one or more high-voltage electrical components from metal portions of the low-voltage section by at least a certain separation to meet clearance and creepage safety standards.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Ming-Tsung Su, Isaac Wang, William McFarland
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Patent number: 11956204Abstract: A method, implemented in a router in a Communication Service Provider (CSP) network, includes connecting to a device via at least two connections where a first connection includes a first Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and a second connection includes a second WAN interface; receiving an encapsulated packet from one of the at least two connections where the encapsulated packet is destined for an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address on the Internet; and creating an IPv4 packet from the encapsulated packet by de-encapsulating the encapsulated packet and including an IPv4 public address in an IPv4 packet, wherein the IPv4 public address is associated with the router.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Yoseph Malkin, Paul White, Matej Zevnik
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Patent number: 11937101Abstract: System and methods for managing a Wi-Fi network of a plurality of Wi-Fi networks from a cloud-based Network Operations Control (NOC) dashboard include, subsequent to creating an account for a user of the Wi-Fi network, receiving data associated with the Wi-Fi network from the one or more access points; providing a display associated with the Wi-Fi network based on the data, wherein the display comprises a network topology and one or more tabs providing information related to operation of the Wi-Fi network; updating the display based on one or more inputs received, wherein the updating updates one or more of the network topology and the one or more tabs; and performing one or more operations via the NOC dashboard to one of manage, control, and troubleshoot the Wi-Fi network.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Evan Rusackas, Robert Miller, Patrick Li, Adam Hotchkiss, Aman Singla, William McFarland
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Patent number: 11930380Abstract: System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data for the network condition of each of the plurality of customers of one or more service providers; determining an internet service provider (ISP) outage based on a plurality of factors; and performing one of a plurality of resolution or notification actions.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Yusuke Sakamoto, Yoseph Malkin, Sachin Vasudeva, Nipun Agarwal
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Patent number: 11902098Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized device management framework that adaptively determines and applies security and configuration parameters to a device on a first network, and enables the adaptive application of such parameters as the device disconnects and connects to other networks. The disclosed framework enables the automatic detection of different networks being relied upon by the device for access to the Internet, upon which, management control policies of the device's activities can be controlled and managed in a unified manner. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can enable security and configuration mechanisms applied on a first network, upon which they are associated, to be seamlessly applied on another disparate network via a virtual private network connection enabled via proprietary mechanisms implemented on the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Paul White, Susmita Nayak, Kyle McGill, Naveen Ancha, Derek Lownsbrough, Alexey Gadalin
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Patent number: D1032383Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Meng-Jung Chuang, Shuhan Liu, Shu Chun Shen, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo, Crystal Wai
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Patent number: D1042330Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Meng-Jung Chuang, Ming-Tsung Su, Hao-Hsiu Huang, Shu Chun Shen, Crystal Wai, Liem Hieu Dinh Vo