Patents Assigned to Signals, Inc.
  • Methods and systems for a virtual marketplace or exchange for distributed signals
    Patent number: 10157390
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing an automated virtualized signal marketplace or exchange for signals from distributed data sources that are controlled by a multiplicity of signal sellers or signal owners. Signals are indicators of data that are derived from data sources and abstracted to protect the underlying data. Each entity that sells data in the virtual marketplace first converts data into a “signal” or indicator that represents the data without disclosing it or providing it. Signal sellers determine if they wants share signals based upon buyer, price, and other rules, including limitations on signal use. Signal buyers determine signal value based upon their objectives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: COMMERCE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Christopher Brookfield
  • TRAFFIC RADAR SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED TUNING FORK TEST FEATURE
    Publication number: 20180313936
    Abstract: A traffic radar system (TRS) utilizing an automated test process which aids the operator in quickly conducting comprehensive system tuning fork tests that includes front and rear antennas and stationary, moving opposite, and moving same-lane operations. The automated process has the ability to select the proper radar antenna and proper mode of operation for each step of the test. The process will measure the input fork signals and report if the signals are within the specified tolerance. Optionally, the process can be set to not allow the radar system to enter the normal operating mode if the tuning fork tests have not been successfully completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice E. Shelton, Michael J. Bietsch
  • Triple frequency band compact printed circuit antenna for WLAN
    Patent number: 10044101
    Abstract: A printed circuit antenna has a feedline region and a radiating structure region. The feedline region is formed of conductors on an upper plane, the conductors including a feedline which is edge coupled to a left ground structure and a right ground structure, all of which are above a ground plane. Upper highband RF is coupled from the RF feedline to a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. For lowband RF frequencies, RF is coupled from the feedline to the first segment and stub, across a gap to a fourth segment, a fifth segment LB radiating structure, a fifth segment common radiating structure, and to a sixth segment common radiating structure which is grounded. For lower highband RF frequencies, RF is coupled from the feedline to the first segment and stub to a sixth segment common radiating structure, fifth segment, bridge, seventh segment, and eighth segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepu Vasudevan Nair, Varun Ramchandani, Partha Sarathy Murali, Suresh Kumar Vagvala
  • Incident Broadcast Retransmission in a Vehicular Network
    Publication number: 20180167844
    Abstract: A system for transmission of incident information includes maintaining a table of RSSI values for a plurality of stations. When an incident is detected, the system first sends a broadcast packet with incident information, and next sends a unicast packet to any station below a particular RSSI threshold until the unicast packet is acknowledged or a retransmission interval passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Govardhan MATTELA
  • Speech Prosthesis Employing Beta Peak Detection
    Publication number: 20180116789
    Abstract: A speech synthesis device detects beta peak firings corresponding to intended vocalizations by a subject having a scalp, a mastoid process and a speech motor cortex. A EEG electrode and a negative electrode are disposed on the scalp of the subject adjacent to the speech motor cortex. A transmitter is electrically coupled to the electrodes, and is configured to transmit wirelessly electronic representations of the neural potentials detected by the electrodes. A remote unit receives the electronic representations of the neural potentials from the transmitter. The remote unit is programmed to: detect beta peaks firings in the neural potentials; correlate the beta peaks firings with beta peaks associated with phonemes, words and phrases; and generate audible representations of the phonemes, words and phrases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Neural Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip R. Kennedy
  • Encrypted wakeup controller apparatus and method for ultra low power wireless communications
    Patent number: 9946323
    Abstract: A wake-up processor for a communications processor has a receive signal amplifier for amplifying the signal level of received RF which has been transmitted as wireless local area network WLAN packets, an amplitude detector for indicating the envelope of the RF energy in the packets, a threshold detector which thresholds the detected RF envelope, and a correlator which compares the detected and thresholded RF envelope with a private pseudo-random number to determine the level of correlation between the received value and the private value. When the correlation exceeds a required threshold, a wake-up signal is asserted which is used to bring a WLAN processor into an active state for processing of subsequently sent packets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Partha Saranthy Murali
  • Method and systems for distributed signals for use with advertising
    Publication number: 20180096365
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electronic stimulus evaluation through one or more signals. The one or more signals protect underlying raw data relating to behavior, including purchase behavior and location-based behavior. A server platform in network communication with at least one signal buyer computer and at least one signal provider computer facilitates creation of the one or more signals. Anonymized object identifiers are used to identify objects or consumers associated with behavior data and exposure to the electronic stimulus. The server platform provides optimization analytics for the stimulus based on the one or more signals, which include measurement signals, behavior signals, and lift signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Noyes, Rodney C. Cook, Neil Bushong
  • GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR OBJECT DISCOVERY AND MAPPING IN OPEN SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180096417
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object discovery and object mapping through an application with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Objects are discovered through an object recommendation channel and through user input of key words and/or key phrases. Each object includes an Intensity of Interest (IoI), which is a relative preference for an object reflected by relative size in the object map. Additionally, the object map provides a visual display which indicates relationships among objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • Method and systems for distributed signals for use with advertising
    Publication number: 20180040009
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing an automated virtualized signal marketplace or exchange for signals from distributed data sources for use in advertising. Systems and methods to automatically discover and recommend which of the signals controlled by multiple entities may be most effective toward a given objective associated with advertising campaigns. Signals are indicators of data that are derived from data sources and abstracted to protect the underlying data. Each entity that sells data in the virtual marketplace first converts data into a “signal” or indicator that represents the data without disclosing it or providing it. Signal sellers determine if they want share signals based upon buyer, price, and other rules, including limitations on signal use; signal buyers determine signal value based upon their objectives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Noyes
  • Multi-protocol processor for mobile automotive networks
    Patent number: 9888096
    Abstract: A multi-protocol transceiver provides a plurality of RF front ends, each responsive to a particular protocol and frequency, a common set of analog/digital converters, a baseband processor which receives and demodulates and also modulates and transmits baseband wireless packets for mixing to a carrier frequency by each RF front end. A timing controller allocates intervals of time for a first protocol such as WAVE protocol, and also allocates exclusive intervals of time for a second protocol such as Bluetooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Govardhan Mattela
  • TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM WITH TIME TRACKING AND INTEGRATED VIDEO CAPTURE
    Publication number: 20180032820
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for capturing a video image and speed of a target vehicle. A ranging device detects a distance to a target vehicle. The focal distance or zoom of a video camera is set and adjusted based on the distance. The speed of travel of the vehicle is detected, displayed, and/or stored in association with a video image captured of the vehicle by the video camera. A range of distances within which to capture the video image and speed of the vehicle may be set by detecting distances between a pair of landmarks or using GPS and compass heading data. An inclinometer is provided to aid initiation of a power-conservation mode. A target tracking time may be determined and compared to a minimum tracking time period. A device certification period can be stored and displayed and the device deactivated upon expiration thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes, Michael Paulson, Maurice E. Shelton, Milos Kovacevic, Zoran Kovacevic
  • Network security system with application for driver safety system
    Patent number: 9852624
    Abstract: A driver safety system includes traffic signals communicating with a municipal controller via a first network and user devices communicating with a third party controller via a second network. Communications from the first network are provided to the second network via a repeater server providing one-way communications to avoid the possibility of hacking devices on the first network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Connected Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Ginsberg, Johnny C. Norris, II
  • Traffic Radar System with Automated Tuning Fork Test Feature
    Publication number: 20170343651
    Abstract: A traffic radar system (TRS) utilizing an automated test process which aids the operator in quickly conducting comprehensive system tuning fork tests that includes front and rear antennas and stationary, moving opposite, and moving same-lane operations. The automated process has the ability to select the proper radar antenna and proper mode of operation for each step of the test. The process will measure the input fork signals and report if the signals are within the specified tolerance. Optionally, the process can be set to not allow the radar system to enter the normal operating mode if the tuning fork tests have not been successfully completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice E. SHELTON, Michael J. BIETSCH
  • Method and systems for distributed signals for use with advertising
    Patent number: 9799042
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing an automated virtualized signal marketplace or exchange for signals from distributed data sources for use in advertising. Systems and methods to automatically discover and recommend which of the signals controlled by multiple entities may be most effective toward a given objective associated with advertising campaigns. Signals are indicators of data that are derived from data sources and abstracted to protect the underlying data. Each entity that sells data in the virtual marketplace first converts data into a “signal” or indicator that represents the data without disclosing it or providing it. Signal sellers determine if they want share signals based upon buyer, price, and other rules, including limitations on signal use; signal buyers determine signal value based upon their objectives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Noyes
  • Low power wireless receiver for congested networks operating with beacon frames
    Patent number: 9742412
    Abstract: A wireless receiver has a preamble detection apparatus and method which waits until the expected arrival of a beacon frame, after which power is cyclically applied during a preamble detection interval and a sleep interval until a preamble is detected. During the preamble detection interval, power is applied to receiver components, and during the sleep interval, power is not applied. The duration of the preamble detection interval is equal to a preamble sensing interval, and if a preamble is detected, power remains applied to a preamble processor for a preamble processing interval. The duration of the sleep interval is the duration of a long preamble less the sum of two times the preamble detection interval plus the preamble processing interval. Phase lock loop (PLL) power is applied a PLL settling time prior to and during the preamble detection interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventor: Partha Sarathy Murali
  • KEY PAIR PLATFORM AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE FEDERATED TRUST NETWORKS IN DISTRIBUTED ADVERTISING
    Publication number: 20170207916
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for object identifier translation using a key pairs platform in a virtualized or cloud-based computing system. A key pair refers to a pair of identifiers held by an entity. Each key pair includes at least one anonymized object identifier. Advantageously, the key pair system protects privacy and provides anonymity for objects by not disclosing the identity of the objects or the underlying data associated with the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Commerce Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Luce, Rodney C. Cook, Thomas Noyes
  • IoT product synthesis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9703899
    Abstract: A product synthesizer has a core CPU, power distribution, and a plurality of selectable interfaces, each interface having an associated schematic symbol, PCB symbol, mechanical model, power dissipation, and power requirement. A set of constraints identifies performance metrics including low power, high performance, battery or mains power, battery life, and other constraints. The product synthesizer receives as inputs the interfaces and constraints, and generates as outputs a schematic diagram, a bill of materials, a routed printed circuit board, and a solid model of an enclosure, all of which satisfy the constraints and include the identified interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: REDPINE SIGNALS, INC.
    Inventors: Venkat Mattela, Narasimhan Venkatesh, Dhiraj Sogani, Apurva Peri
  • IoT product synthesis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9697162
    Abstract: A product synthesizer has a core CPU, power distribution, and a plurality of selectable interfaces, each interface having an associated schematic symbol, PCB symbol, mechanical model, power dissipation, and power requirement. A set of constraints identifies performance metrics including low power, high performance, battery or mains power, battery life, and other constraints. The product synthesizer receives as inputs the interfaces and constraints, and generates as outputs a schematic diagram, a bill of materials, a routed printed circuit board, and a solid model of an enclosure, all of which satisfy the constraints and include the identified interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Radpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkat Mattela, Narasimhan Venkatesh, Dhiraj Sogani, Apurva Peri
  • Compact dual-band WLAN antenna
    Patent number: D798845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepu Vasudevan Nair, Varun Ramchandani, Suresh Kumar Vagvala, Partha Sarathy Murali
  • Compact multi-band antenna
    Patent number: D802564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Redpine Signals, Inc.
    Inventors: Deepu Vasudevan Nair, Varun Ramchandani, Partha Sarathy Murali, Suresh Kumar Vagvala