Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • 3D coverage mapping of wireless networks with unmanned aerial vehicles
    Patent number: 10189566
    Abstract: A method for three-dimensional (3D) coverage mapping of a coverage area of a cell site using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) includes causing the UAV to fly about the coverage area at one or more elevations; causing the UAV to take measurements of wireless performance during flight about the coverage area; and utilizing the measurements to derive a 3D coverage map of the coverage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Terry, Lee Priest
  • Rotational drive mechanism, tool and methods for using same
    Patent number: 10188524
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates a medical instrument having a rotational drive mechanism that can be integrated into a variety of medical devices, including a tool used as an external retaining ring removal tool or as a non-marring bushing inserter, or in a spinal interbody device. The tool can include a knob portion at a proximal end and a drive mechanism at the distal end. The drive mechanism can include a plurality of drive pins that can be actuated to extend outward by rotating the knob portion. The spinal interbody device can include a drive mechanism configured to translate rotational motion into a linear driving motion to cause locking projections to move into engagement with vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Donald A. Buss
  • Movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation
    Patent number: 10192377
    Abstract: The present invention is generally a movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation, and more specifically, to a movable barrier operator configured to generate a barrier command in response to an authorized mobile device joining wireless network. The authorization may be established by connecting the mobile device to the operator through a wireless communication means. The wireless communication means may include known protocols such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi, NFC, ZigBee™, or any other type of wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: ELIKA ACCESS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Tehranchi, Pezhman Karimi, Daniel Perez
  • Shooting target system
    Patent number: 10190854
    Abstract: A shooting target system exhibiting a ballistic plate having a front face, capable of being struck by aimed projectiles, and an opposed rear face which is made to accept an array of sensors for the detection and transmittal of ballistic strike information. The array of sensors is applied to the opposed rear face and is made to cover a major portion of the rear face. Each sensor is responsive to discrete areas of vibration of the ballistic plate, resulting from a projectile strike, which generates a strike signal that is transmitted to a processor connected to each of the sensors. The processor determines which of the sensors is/are first activated by a projectile strike during a limited time interval and calculates the location of a projectile strike based on the location of the activated sensors and whether each sensor's input is above or below a preselected threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Smart Target Systems LLC
    Inventors: Eduardo Lorenzo Gracia Elizondo, Alejandro Javier Goldsmith Llorens
  • Method and system for offering subscriber service plans by adaptive coding and modulation used
    Patent number: 10193764
    Abstract: A method for providing service levels in a Radio Frequency (RF) network is disclosed. The method including: associating one or more service levels with each supported symbol rate, modulation and error correction encoded scheme (ModCod); assigning a subscriber service level for a RF transmitter; receiving a signal quality of a transmission by the RF transmitter; selecting a transmit ModCod from the supported ModCods, wherein the signal quality exceeds a threshold signal quality for the transmit ModCod; and authorizing the RF transmitter to transmit to the receiver when the subscriber service level is included in the one or more service levels associated with the transmit ModCod, wherein signal quality adapts to a signal fade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Smith
  • Active oil management system for axles
    Patent number: 10190673
    Abstract: An apparatus for regulating lubricant having a carrier housing including a lubricant sump. A ring gear disposed within the carrier housing, wherein the ring gear is partially disposed in the lubricant sump. A lubricant catch is disposed in the carrier housing, and a reservoir is disposed outside of the carrier housing. A first conduit is disposed between the lubricant catch and the reservoir. A second conduit is disposed between the reservoir and the lubricant sump. A valve is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the lubricant sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Z. Creech, Marcus W. Schmidt
  • Fuel dispenser door lock and alarm control
    Patent number: 10192381
    Abstract: In general, a smart door alarm and locking mechanism and methods for use thereof are provided for maintaining security while providing ease of access to a fuel dispenser. In an exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are used in fuel dispensing devices for providing fuel to a vehicle. However, the methods and devices can be utilized in any device having a payment system where security and access are both required. In some embodiments, the described methods and systems include a door alarm and door lock kit that allow unlocking one or more doors in a housing of a fuel dispenser and simultaneously disabling or de-activating respective door alarm sensor(s). In a similar manner, the door can be locked and the door alarm sensor activated or re-activated substantially simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Richard Carlsson, Scott R. Negley, III
  • FLEXIBLE REDUNDANCY USING RF SWITCH MATRIX
    Publication number: 20190028144
    Abstract: Techniques including controlling coupling and uncoupling of RF ports included in an RF switch matrix including first-side RF ports and second-side RF ports, where each of the first-side RF ports is configured to be selectively coupled to at least one of two or more of the second-side RF ports, identifying one or more of the second-side RF ports as active ports including an active port, causing the RF switch matrix to couple the active port to a signal port included in the first-side RF ports, obtaining at least one of a bit error rate and a signal to noise ratio for a demodulation of an RF stream received via the active port, and causing, in response to at least one of the bit error rate or the signal to noise ratio, the RF switch matrix to couple the signal port to a spare port included in the second-side RF ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Merchlinsky
  • EMI SHIELD FOR MOLDED PACKAGES
    Publication number: 20190027443
    Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures for use inside an electronic system are provided, which allow access for mold compound or cables by using baffle-like features on the shield's sides and/or top, as well as methods for shielding components from EMI, or for containing EMI. The structures block external RF from sensitive components and reduce EMI emission from internal, RF generating components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Octavo Systems LLC
    Inventors: Masood MURTUZA, Peter Robert Linder, Gene Alan Frantz
  • BRAKE ADJUSTMENT DETECTION USING WSS BASED THERMAL MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20190023252
    Abstract: When detecting a maladjusted brake component on a commercial vehicle, wheel end temperature is determined as a function of resistance measured by a wheel speed sensor at a wheel end. The measured temperature is compared to low and high temperature thresholds defined by a thermal model, as well as to one or more other wheel speed sensor temperatures. If the measured temperature is below the low temperature threshold and substantially different than the one or more other wheel speed sensors, the brake is determined to be under-adjusted and brake force at the under-adjusted brake is increased. If the measured temperature is above the high temperature threshold and substantially different than the one or more other wheel speed sensors, then the brake is determined to be over-adjusted, and brake force is reduced or modulated at the over-adjusted brake to prevent overheating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Miller, JR., Joseph M. Macnamara, James E. Szudy
  • DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUND LINE HAUL
    Publication number: 20190023506
    Abstract: A device for transporting freight articles in a ground or rail haul operations comprises a hollow housing including four corner sections, side walls, two center sections defining four openings each disposed between one edge of a center section and an edge of a respective corner section, a bottom portion and a top portion, wherein the two center portions are manufactured from see through or clear material. A door is mounted to selectively open and close a respective opening and swinging outwardly and towards a respective corner portion to selectively open the respective opening. Two channels are provided in the bottom portion, each in open communication with opposite sides of the bottom portion. Four feet or wheels are mounted on the bottom portion. Four receptacles are provided in the top portion, each sized and shaped to receive a foot therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: KACI INTERMODAL SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Hathaway, M. Kent Bridges
  • System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for generating 3-dimensional video images
    Patent number: 10186075
    Abstract: A computer system for displaying spherical video images is described. The computer system includes a user computing device including a display device and a processor coupled to the display device. The processor programmed to receive video image data from an imaging device. The video image data includes 2D circular video images. The processor determines the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device as a function of the video image data and generates a 3D spherical wireframe object on the display device having a surface area determined as a function of the FOV dimensions associated with the imaging device. The processor maps the video image data onto the 3D spherical wireframe object and renders a 3D video image object on the display device including the video image data being displayed on the 3D spherical wireframe object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ADCOR MAGnet Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Evangelos Foutzitzis, Javier Santoro
  • Minimized display of monitored events with live severity level and count indications
    Patent number: 10187269
    Abstract: What is disclosed is network management software which displays a widget for tracking a particular characteristic of a network. The widget title bar contains a first and second indicator. The first indicator represents the severity of the most severe alert for the particular characteristic being tracked by the widget. The second indicator is a numerical value of the characteristic that caused the alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Brocade Communications Systems LLC
    Inventors: Suresh Muthu, Sathiapriya Sathiyagiri, Prakash Kaligotla, Murthy N. Bhetanabhotla, Ning Zhou, David B. Hamilton
  • Movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation
    Patent number: 10186097
    Abstract: The present invention is generally a movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation, and more specifically, to a movable barrier operator configured to generate a barrier command in response to an authorized mobile device joining wireless network. The authorization may be established by connecting the mobile device to the operator through a wireless communication means. The wireless communication means may include known protocols such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi, NFC, ZigBee™, or any other type of wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ELIKA ACCESS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Tehranchi, Pezhman Karimi, Daniel Perez
  • Compressive indentation fastener device
    Patent number: 10184505
    Abstract: A compression indentation fastener device is described comprising a shank and a head. The head extends outwardly from an end of the shank in a transverse plane to define a head periphery. The head has an anterior side and a posterior side. The anterior side includes an exposed area extending between the shank and the head periphery. The anterior side includes a relief portion in the form of a depression. The relief portion is open at the anterior side of the head such that the relief portion receives a volume of substrate material when the exposed area of the head impacts the substrate material. The head may be integral with the shank or the head may be comprised of discrete head portions that mate with one another. Additionally, the head may be centered on the end of the shank or offset relative to the shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SR Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Drummond, Steve Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth
  • 3D modeling of cell sites to detect configuration and site changes
    Patent number: 10183761
    Abstract: A modeling method performed for a cell site to detect changes in or at the cell site includes obtaining first data regarding the cell site from a first audit performed using one or more data acquisition techniques and obtaining second data regarding the cell site from a second audit performed using the one or more data acquisition techniques, wherein the second audit is performed at a different time than the first audit; processing the first data to define a first model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers and processing the second data to define a second model of the cell site using the associated one or more location identifiers; comparing the first model with the second model to identify the changes in or at the cell site; and performing one or more actions based on the identified changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Systems and methods for obtaining accurate 3D modeling data using multiple cameras
    Patent number: 10187806
    Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain data capture at a cell site for developing a three dimensional (3D) thereof include causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site; obtaining data capture during the flight path about the cell tower, wherein the data capture includes a plurality of photos or video subject to a plurality of constraints, wherein the plurality of photos are obtained by a plurality of cameras which are coordinated with one another; and subsequent to the obtaining, processing the data capture to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the data capture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Switch
    Patent number: D838678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Seidl, Paul Li
  • Switch
    Patent number: D838679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Seidl, Paul Li, Douglas A. Dorn
  • Compact audio/video receiver
    Patent number: D839226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Cary Lee Christie