Patents Examined by Ashish K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9558528
    Abstract: A method, computing device, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for arbitrating data for channels in a video pipeline. The method includes determining arbitration weights for the channels. The method also includes determining which channels have arbitration weights above a threshold. The method further includes issuing data to the channels with arbitration weights above the threshold. The method also includes decrementing arbitration weights for channels for which data is issued. The method further includes repeating the determining, issuing, and decrementing until no channels have arbitration weights above the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: Alagar Rengarajan, Ravinder Sharma
  • Patent number: 9560608
    Abstract: A method in a user equipment (140) for assisting a first radio network node (110) in selection of one or more mobility parameters, a method in the first radio network node (110) for selecting one or more mobility parameters and a user equipment (140) and a first radio network node (110) configured to perform the methods are provided. The user equipment (140) sends (C001) an indication of a second part of a first operating frequency band to the first radio network node (110). The first radio network node (110) selects (C004) said one or more mobility parameters based on the received indication of the second part of the first operating frequency band. The user equipment (140) receives (C005) and applies (C006) said one or more mobility parameters from the first radio network node (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Muhammad Kazmi, Olav Queseth, Erika Tejedor
  • Patent number: 9551869
    Abstract: A composite display device is provided with an optical combiner, a first display unit which displays a virtual image by projecting an image including certain display information to a front surface of the optical combiner, a second display unit which is disposed on a position of a rear surface side of the optical combiner and displays a real image, and a composite display control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira Masuda, Takeshi Iwamoto
  • Patent number: 9542769
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for reconstructing three-dimensional (3D) clothing using captured image information on clothing, which capture image information on clothing put on a mannequin, generate a temporary model using the captured image information, and generate a final clothing model using the temporary model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Tae Joon Kim, Ho Won Kim, Sung Ryull Sohn, Kyu Sung Cho, Ki Nam Kim, Jin Sung Choi, Bon Ki Koo
  • Patent number: 9536328
    Abstract: A method and system for generating a map using a computer is based on data and weighted factors to minimize corresponding projection distortions. The method and system includes determining visualization goals from analyzing a set of datasets for a map using the computer. A set of visualization characteristics are calculated for each dataset based on the visualization goals using the computer. The visualization characteristics are analyzed to weight factors for each of the datasets. Each of the weighted factors is adjusted based on the relevance of each of the datasets for visualization of the map. An aggregate vector of weighted factors is calculated based on all of the datasets, and the map for visualization is generated based on the aggregate vector of weighted factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Bak, Gilad M. Saadoun, Harold J. Ship, Craig A. Statchuk, Avi Yaeli
  • Patent number: 9530197
    Abstract: Techniques for generating and superimposing digital signage onto an immersive view. In an exemplary embodiment, certain entities are occluded or otherwise unviewable in an immersive view of an environment. For such entities, digital signage may be generated and superimposed in a suitable area of the immersive view, and further indicating, e.g., directions to such entities from a viewing location, as well as other metadata, such as business name, website, etc. To determine whether a nearby entity is displayed in the immersive view, a planar layout storing geometrical data associated with entities in the vicinity may be loaded and processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Luis Eduardo Cabrera-Cordon, Roberto Javier Bojorquez Alfaro, Hae-jin Lee, Jason Chen, Doyop Kim
  • Patent number: 9466259
    Abstract: Embodiments of techniques or systems for color management are provided herein. A graphic input may be received which includes pixels associated with color codes. Respective pixels or portions of the graphic input may be binned or indexed into color code bins. Each color code bin may be indicative or be associated with a color or color code. Sample color gradients may be assigned color codes based on counts for respective color code bins. A background or layers may be generated based on the sample color gradients. Additionally, patterns or aspects may be generated for the background or layers. In this manner, color management may be provided in the form of a dynamic, changing, or moving background which may be unique to the graphic input due to the patterns (e.g., movement patterns, shape patterns, movement speed, etc.) and sample color gradients determined based on the graphic input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Feit, Ross Miller, Ric Ewing, iLan Epstein, Churu Yun
  • Patent number: 9456335
    Abstract: A method and system for defining an offlinable model graph. In one embodiment of the method, a request is generated by a mobile device. The mobile device receives a response to the request. The mobile device updates a plurality of tables stored in memory of the mobile device, wherein the updating comprises adding a component of the response to a first table of the plurality of tables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Carter, Donald Creig Humes
  • Patent number: 9449253
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to automatic rendering of images according to a painting style. A procedural painting system, controlled by one or more parameters is used. Classifiers are trained using machine learning to return a score related to how well an image fits a given painting style. Parameters of the procedural painting system are optimized to maximize the score returned by the classifiers, and an output image is rendered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Fang, Genzhi Ye
  • Patent number: 9426609
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and devices for processing Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) bursts are presented. In one example, a mobile device may acquire a first PRS burst transmitted from a base station through first transmitter antenna port and acquire a second PRS burst transmitted from a base station through a second antenna port. The mobile device may select between the first and second acquired PRS bursts for use in positioning operations such as observed time difference of arrival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Guttorm R. Opshaug, Arash Mirbagheri, Borislav Ristic
  • Patent number: 9420451
    Abstract: Provided is a method for reporting by a terminal in a wireless communication system. The method comprises: receiving positioning-limiting information from a network; and determining whether to allow positioning on the basis of the positioning limiting information. The method additionally comprises, if the positioning is allowed, acquiring location information by means of positioning, and reporting the location information via a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Jung, Sung Jun Park, Jae Wook Lee, Young Dae Lee, Seung June Yi
  • Patent number: 9414346
    Abstract: Provided an information processing apparatus including a determination unit which determines whether a predetermined condition for performing communication processing between an information processing system relating to a service provider and a wireless communication apparatus is satisfied, and a control unit which sets a connection right to connect to a predetermined network using wireless communication for the wireless communication apparatus, and performs control in a manner that the wireless communication apparatus connects to the network based on the set connection right and performs the communication processing with the information processing system, when the predetermined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Shinji Takae, Katsutoshi Itoh, Masanori Sato
  • Patent number: 9406163
    Abstract: A method for medical imaging executed by an apparatus including a processor includes determining a start block of volume rendering based on respective maximum values of blocks positioned on a path of a light beam; acquiring a value of the light beam based on first sampling values acquired by sampling the start block; setting a processing order for remaining blocks positioned on the path of the light beam based on respective distances between the start block and the remaining blocks; determining whether a next block, according to the processing order, is to be processed, by comparing a maximum value of the next block with the value of the light beam; and comparing second sampling values acquired by sampling the next block with the value of the light beam and updating the value of the light beam according to a comparison result, in response to the maximum value of the next block being greater than the value of the light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yu-mi Sohn, Yeong-gil Shin, Dong-geon Oh, Ho-chul Kang, Ki-won Sohn
  • Patent number: 9398142
    Abstract: A method and a system for displaying information and content in a lock screen system having a plurality of screens so as to provide a screen lock for preventing an unintended input of a user terminal device, and a computer-readable recording medium. The method includes setting information and content on a plurality of lock screen, displaying the plurality of lock screens, providing a screen movement between the plurality of lock screens, executing an existing external application so as to provide detailed information for the information and content displayed on the plurality of lock screens, unlocking the plurality of lock screens, and posting an advertisement on a part of the plurality of lock screens. Users can easily confirm simple information and content and use the as a new medium and means for expressing themselves by setting the lock screen windows according to the personalities of the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Moon Sang Lee
  • Patent number: 9392586
    Abstract: Even when the same C-RNTI is assigned to multiple mobile stations in a phantom cell, collision of the mobile stations to the same C-RNTI is assigned is avoided with simple implementation. A mobile station includes: a reception unit configured to acquire C-RNTIs set for other mobile stations UE not via a radio base station; and a transmission unit configured to give the radio base station a predetermined report when there is a mobile station UE set to have the same C-RNTI #X as a C-RNTI #X set for itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: NTT DOCOMO, INC.
    Inventors: Tooru Uchino, Sadayuki Abeta
  • Patent number: 9392125
    Abstract: Call related invoices may be generated and applied to calls and related services especially in certain countries with dynamic tax models and specific entity authorization rules and other strict requirements for generating such invoices. One example method of operation may include identifying a call session being initiated by at least one call party device and retrieving account information of the at least one call party. Next, a preliminary invoice is generated based on the initiated call session including the account information, and the invoice is then updated to include details of the call session once the call session has ended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jean-Frederic Besson, Mark B. Edwards
  • Patent number: 9392471
    Abstract: A device receives subscriber records for mobile devices associated with a mobile network, and receives performance data associated with the mobile network in near real time. The performance data includes one or more of performance management statistics, call trace data associated with the subscriber records, and geolocated subscriber records for the mobile devices. The device stores the geolocated subscriber records with other types of data in an asynchronous manner, and receives configuration data associated with the mobile network and indicating a topology of the mobile network. The device identifies, based on at least one of the topology and the performance data, a desired topology of the mobile network. The desired topology is predicted to achieve at least one of improved network performance or alignment with a network design policy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Viavi Solutions UK Limited
    Inventors: Howard John Thomas, Mihai Stanciuc, David Charles Padfield, Robert Edward Trybulec, Peter Randall
  • Patent number: 9380148
    Abstract: The present document discloses a screen unlocking method, device and terminal. The method includes: acquiring a position of a lighted touch screen point on a terminal screen in a screen locking state, generating and displaying an unlocking interface corresponding to the position, wherein shortcut icons of a plurality of applications which are generated simultaneously with the unlocking interface are displayed on the unlocking interface; and in response to an unlocking request input on the unlocking interface, executing an unlocking operation; or in response to an application request corresponding to the shortcut icon input on the unlocking interface, running an application corresponding to the shortcut icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ZTE Corporation
    Inventors: Liangjun Tang, Haoting Zhang, Wei Tong
  • Patent number: 9380422
    Abstract: A mobile device includes a location module that determines a location of the mobile device. A controller receives the location of the mobile device as determined by the location module, compares the location of the mobile device to a plurality of stored locations, and provides a notification to a user of the mobile device in response to a determination that the location of the mobile device is within a predetermined range of a first stored location of the plurality of stored locations. The plurality of stored locations correspond to contact devices associated with respective content, and the notification includes information about the respective content associated with a first contact device of the contact devices in the first stored location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Sakihama, Matthew T. Rasmussen, Harry Porudominsky, Jackson Jarrell Pair
  • Patent number: 9369569
    Abstract: A device receives information associated with a voice-over-long term evolution (VoLTE) call from multiple network devices that handle the VoLTE call and that are provided in an evolved packet system (EPS). The device identifies particular parameters from the information associated with the VoLTE call, and combines the particular parameters into an end-to-end call record for the VoLTE call. The device outputs or stores the end-to-end call record for the VoLTE call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Maria G. Lam, Parry Cornell Booker, Imtiaz Shaikh