Patents Assigned to Veniam, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10986515
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for providing context-aware and/or profile-based security in a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: João Gomes
  • Patent number: 10966070
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventors: Tiago Silvestre Condeixa, Diogo Miguel Augusto Lopes, Ricardo Jorge Magalhães de Matos
  • Patent number: 10932156
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for distributed transactions in a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes, such as in a network of moving things, which may be a vehicle network, a network of or including autonomous vehicles, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: André Amorim de Faria Cardote
  • Patent number: 10892946
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). In particular, systems and methods for managing a mobile network infrastructure in a network of moving things.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventors: Rui Miguel Correia e Costa, Guilherme da Silveira Pacheco
  • Patent number: 10841379
    Abstract: Systems and methods for environmental management in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for integrating sensors, mobile access points, and/or the network of moving things with municipal waste management systems, pollution control systems, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventors: Joao Azevedo, Andre Cardote
  • Patent number: 10839426
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile and/or static nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things, autonomous vehicle networks, etc.). For example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems and methods for managing digital advertising campaigns in a network of moving things (e.g., including manually operated and/or autonomous vehicles, etc.). As a non-limiting example, vehicle mobility and/or context may be utilized to effectively distribute and control distribution of ad campaigns. Additionally, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods by which such ad campaigns may be specified (or defined) by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Correia e Costa
  • Patent number: 10813074
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for managing resource utilization in a network of moving things, for example including autonomous vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: Rui Costa
  • Patent number: 10812996
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes. In particular, systems and methods for operating self-organized fleets of autonomous vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventors: Nuno Alexandre Tavares Coutinho, Ricardo Jorge Magalhães de Matos, João Francisco Cordeiro de Oliveira Barros
  • Patent number: 10785113
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). In particular, systems and methods for self-configuring nodes and modes of communication in a network of moving things.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventors: Diogo Miguel Augusto Lopes, Tiago Silvestre Condeixa
  • Patent number: 10785640
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexandre Paulo Fernandes de Albuquerque Cardoso Gonçalves
  • Patent number: 10769947
    Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing mobile access points as fixed access points in a network of moving things, for example including autonomous vehicles. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for strategically positioning mobile access points at fixed locations, for example to flexibly augment the capabilities of the vehicle communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Cardoso de Moura
  • Patent number: 10764736
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for handling critical and location-aware messages in a communication network that includes mobile access points and fixed access points. Availability of a plurality of distinct network technologies at a node in the communication network, for use in forwarding of a message via the node, may be assessed. Performance characteristics for each one of the plurality of distinct network technologies may be determined; based on the performance characteristics, one of the plurality of distinct network technologies may be selected; and the message may be forwarded via the selected network technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: Carlos Eduardo Braga Ameixieira
  • Patent number: 10755581
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting and/or effectively utilizing a network of mobile and/or static nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things, autonomous vehicle networks, etc.). For example, a communication network, or one or more nodes thereof, implemented in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure provide for efficient operation of distribution centers (e.g., ports, rail hubs, air freight hubs, etc.) that include networks of moving things. For example, in an example implementation, various aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for efficiently controlling the operation of vehicles (e.g., boats, tugboats, ships, trucks, etc.) involved in port operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Cardoso de Moura
  • Patent number: 10756909
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). More specifically, systems and methods for self and automated management of certificates in a network of moving things that may include autonomous vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventors: Tiago Silvestre Condeixa, Dário Fernando Rodrigues Nascimento, João Manuel Ferreira Gomes
  • Patent number: 10743159
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fast discovery, service-driven, and context-based connectivity in networks of autonomous vehicles. At a node of a network of moving things that includes a plurality of nodes, one or more wireless communication interfaces of the node may be configured to enable operation of a particular service, the configuring being based on one or more of: a respective service profile, a respective priority of service, and a respective operating status for each of the one or more wireless communication interfaces. The registered service may be then made active on the node, with making of the registered service active including enabling access to the registered service by one or both of end-user devices and other nodes of the plurality of nodes. Configuring the one or more wireless communication interfaces may include allocating wireless capacity of the one or more wireless communication interfaces to the registered service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos Eduardo Braga Ameixieira
  • Patent number: 10735518
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventor: Ricardo Jorge Magalhães de Matos
  • Patent number: 10708823
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile and/or static nodes, including for example autonomous vehicles. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods that provide for cooperative, dynamic, and balanced access to the communication network infrastructure supporting the Network of Moving Things.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: VENIAM, INC.
    Inventor: Tiago Condeixa
  • Patent number: 10691138
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes, including systems and methods for managing fleets of autonomous vehicles to optimize electric budget.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventor: Francisco José Antunes Marques Esteves
  • Patent number: 10687257
    Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). Specifically, there is disclosed optimizing methods for handing off or connecting a mobile user to different access points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiago Condeixa, Diogo Lopes, Ricardo Matos
  • Patent number: 10679431
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data gathering in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for operating sensor systems and collecting data from sensor systems in a network resource-efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Veniam, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Matos, Joao Barros, Joao Azevedo, Tiago Condeixa, Carlos Ameixieira