Patents Examined by J
  • Patent number: 12267299
    Abstract: A device configured to receive a data sample about a configuration for one or more network devices in a public network. The device is further configured to compare one or more threat indicators to the data sample where each threat indicator is associated with a configuration setting. The device is further configured to identify a first network device in the public network that comprises a configuration that matches a threat indicator and to generate a bad actor profile for the first network device. The device is further configured to receive data traffic for a second network device in a private network and to block data communications between the second network device in the private network and the first network device in the public network in response to determining that the first network device is associated with the bad actor profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Riley Zink, Matthew E. Kelly
  • Patent number: 12263636
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optical based monitoring of additive manufacturing processes are provided. In one example a method includes obtaining optical data representing a layer of a structure being manufactured using an additive manufacturing process, comparing the optical data with a standard optical representation associated with the structure, determining one or more nonconformance conditions between the optical data representing the layer and the standard optical representation, and implementing a control action based at least in part on the one or more nonconformance conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Alan Gold, John Poland
  • Patent number: 12267323
    Abstract: A vehicle authentication control apparatus comprises an information acquisition unit for acquiring, via an in-vehicle communication network, authenticated information, which is first format information generated by a first authentication method transmitted by at least one vehicle control unit mounted on a vehicle, authentication processing unit for executing authentication processing on the authenticated information, and an information transmitting unit for transmitting, via the in-vehicle communication network to another vehicle control unit, a result of the authentication processing, wherein the in-vehicle communication network has a plurality of vehicle control units physically connected thereto, and authenticated information generated by the first authentication method and second format information generated by a method different from the first authentication method are communicated therethrough, and the first authentication method is for executing authentication processing based on an actual data portion
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hirotomi Nemoto
  • Patent number: 12263778
    Abstract: Provided is a bracket attachment structure for detachably attaching a bracket to which a radar unit is attached to an outer lens. In the bracket attachment structure, the outer lens is attached to a lamp housing and constitutes a lamp chamber in which a lamp unit is disposed between the outer lens and the lamp housing, the outer lens includes a recessed part, the bracket includes a bracket main body disposed in the recessed part and an extension part extending from an other end side on a side opposite to one end side of the bracket main body to the outside of the recessed part and detachably fixed to an attachment partner, a restricting part is provided on a bottom surface of the recessed part, and a fitting recessed part into which the restricting part is inserted and fitted is provided in the bracket main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignees: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuuri Oyabu, Masaki Ando, Yuki Sasanuma, Takato Watanabe, Keishi Shiomi
  • Patent number: 12267331
    Abstract: An access control method and system that uses a physical proximity interface on a token dispenser device to obtain tokens on a blockchain which are used for subsequent access to a local network. The tokens are authenticated on the local network using proof of authority authentication. A client device can present a token to the local network from anywhere in the world in order to access at least one device on the local network. In an example, the method includes receiving, from the physical proximity interface of the token dispenser device, a token on a blockchain layer; presenting, to a node of the local network, the token; and receiving, from the node, successful authentication of the token by way of proof of authority authentication. The method can include, after the successful authentication of the token, authorizing the client device to access a device on the local network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: ISHIELD TECH INC.
    Inventors: Ghanshyam Rathi, Prisha Rathi
  • Patent number: 12263838
    Abstract: A lane departure suppression device including a control unit that executes a lane departure suppression control (automatic steering of the steering wheel and/or a warning being issued) when it is determined that there is a possibility that a vehicle departs from a lane. The control unit does not execute the lane departure suppression control when the control unit determines that a lateral speed and a lateral acceleration of the vehicle are increased within a predetermined time from a time point at which acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle is started, and that there is an adjacent lane on a side with respect to the lane in which the lateral speed and the lateral acceleration are increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kazuki Itazuri
  • Patent number: 12267334
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media for facilitating self-managed trust in Internet-of-Things networks are disclosed herein. An example method of trust management at a network manager includes enrolling a network endpoint with a network managed by the network manager. The example method also includes receiving trusted reference information for the network endpoint based on enrolling the network endpoint. Additionally, the example method includes performing verification of the network endpoint based on at least one of the trusted reference information or an attestation received from the network endpoint. Further, the example method includes enforcing policies to the network endpoint based on a result of the verification. Such trust management may improve privacy and security at the network, as well as reduce latency in responding to trust incidents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Soo Bum Lee, Mark Bapst, Gavin Bernard Horn, Jay Rodney Walton
  • Patent number: 12263955
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an aircraft includes a fuselage; a propulsion system powered by a fuel; and a fuel cell configured to store the fuel, the fuel cell including an inner layer configured to contact the fuel; an outer layer; and a self-sealing fabric structure formed from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), the self-sealing fabric structure being between the inner layer and the outer layer, the self-sealing fabric structure being configured to self-seal a hole formed in the inner layer and the outer layer by a projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Allen Pettey, Richard Fox
  • Patent number: 12267380
    Abstract: A receiver driven approach for playback of remote content is described. One embodiment includes obtaining information concerning the content of the media file from the remote server, identifying a starting location within the media sequence, identifying byte ranges of the media file corresponding to media required to play the media sequence from the starting location, requesting the byte ranges required to play the media sequence from the starting location, buffering received bytes of information pending commencement of playback, playing back the buffered bytes of information, receiving a user instruction, identifying byte ranges of the media file corresponding to media required to play the media sequence in accordance with the user instruction, flushing previous byte range requests, and requesting the byte ranges required to play the media in accordance with the user instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: DIVX, LLC
    Inventor: Roland Osborne
  • Patent number: 12263967
    Abstract: Having as its objective to take flight safety measure per satellite group, a space information recorder (101) is mounted in a mega-constellation satellite business device being a business device that manages a satellite constellation of 100 or more satellites, or in a constellation satellite business device being a business device that manages a satellite constellation of 10 or more satellites. The space information recorder (101) is provided with a category of a satellite group ID (112) which identifies a satellite group in which a group of a plurality of satellites having the same nominal orbital altitude cooperate with each other to fulfill a mission. The category of the satellite group ID (112) includes flight safety measure information (115) expressing flight safety measure of the satellite group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hisayuki Mukae
  • Patent number: 12266766
    Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes an electrode body and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution. An electrolyte solution passage is a flow passage through which the nonaqueous electrolyte solution flows between the inside and the outside of the electrode body. A region of a negative-electrode composite material layer in contact with the electrolyte solution passage is a damming portion and a region located on the center side relative to the damming portion is a liquid retaining portion. The damming portion contains a negative electrode active material of which an electrical potential relative to a positive electrode active material is high and a ratio of expansion or contraction due to an increase or decrease in SOC is high, when compared to a negative electrode active material contained in the liquid retaining portion. The electrolyte solution passage can be closed by the damming portion in a charge state where the damming portion expands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masahiro Yoshioka, Yoshitomo Takebayashi
  • Patent number: 12263975
    Abstract: A method of automating filling and packaging of flat retention inserts is conducted on an assembly line that includes three stations. A first station includes a magazine for storing a plurality of stacked flat retention inserts. A second station includes a folding mechanism configured to fold the flat retention insert into various orientations to facilitate retention of a product. A third station holds a shipping container where the flat retention insert with a product held therein may be placed for shipment. Actuators with rams are utilized to remove a flat retention insert from the magazine, convey it to the folding mechanism, facilitate insertion of a product and conveyance of the product and flat retention insert to the shipping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: ARNOLD PACKAGING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael W. Arnold, Cailin D. Mazan, Kevin R. McHenry
  • Patent number: 12266769
    Abstract: A semiconductor device in which a circuit and a battery are efficiently stored is provided. In the semiconductor device, a first transistor, a second transistor, and a secondary battery are provided over one substrate. A channel region of the second transistor includes an oxide semiconductor. The secondary battery includes a solid electrolyte, and can be fabricated by a semiconductor manufacturing process. The substrate may be a semiconductor substrate or a flexible substrate. The secondary battery has a function of being wirelessly charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junpei Momo, Kazutaka Kuriki, Hiromichi Godo, Shunpei Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 12263986
    Abstract: A foldable container includes a base, a pair of first walls, a pair of second walls, and a lid. The first and second walls may hingedly rotate with respect to the base between an upright and a collapsed position. The lid may attach to the second walls while the second walls are upright. The lid includes latch assemblies, with the latch assemblies including a housing and a button assembly moveable within the housing. The button assembly includes a button body, a latching member, and a spring. The latching member is connected to the button body and may engage with the second wall to attach the lid to the second wall. The spring is connected to the button body and may engage with the housing. Compression of the button body against the spring effects disengagement of the latching member from the second wall to remove the lid from the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: ROLLERPLAST SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Justin Elvin-Jensen
  • Patent number: 12267585
    Abstract: An eyewear device having an image processor operable in a camera pipeline for computer vision (CV) and in augmented reality (AR) systems. The image processor is configured to selectively control a plurality of cameras to provide images having a first resolution in the high power AR mode, and to provide the images having a second resolution in the low power CV mode. The first resolution is higher than the second resolution, and the plurality of cameras consume less power in the CV mode than the AR mode. The image processor controls the camera pipeline to process the first resolution high IQ images from the plurality of cameras to operate in the AR mode, and controls the camera pipeline to process the second resolution lower IQ images from the plurality of cameras to operate in the CV mode. Substantial power is saved by reducing the resolution of the images using downscaling in the cameras themselves in the CV mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Ding, Chintan Doshi, Alexander Kane, Anton Kondratenko, Gerald Nilles, John James Robertson, Dmitry Ryuma, Matthias Kalkgruber
  • Patent number: 12263994
    Abstract: A tamper evidence closure assembly is provided for engaging with a finish of a container for sealing contents within an interior of a container. The assembly includes a finish and a tamper evidence closure configured to threadably engage with the finish. The finish comprises a cylindrical portion of the container that begins at an opening to the interior of the container and extends to and includes a support ledge. Threads are configured to engage with the finish. The tamper evidence closure includes a tamper evidence band that is attached to closure by way of a multiplicity of thin connections. The tamper evidence band includes a cam configured to engage with the finish during removal of the tamper evidence closure. The cam causes the thin connections to break such that the tamper evidence band remains disposed on the finish after removal of the tamper evidence closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Niagara Bottling, LLC
    Inventor: Jay Clarke Hanan
  • Patent number: 12267601
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to identifying locations in an image where a green ghost is likely to occur by processing a raw version of the image. A block of pixels in the raw image is extracted and then each pixel value in the block is compared with a threshold value of a corresponding color channel. The compared results are then processed to generate bright light information for the block, indicating whether the green ghost is likely to be present at a location of the image diagonally opposed to the location of the block in the image relative to an optical center of an image sensor. By processing the raw image without subsequent processing prone to introducing artifacts and creating false positive, a likely location of the green orb or green ghost may be more accurately identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventor: Muge Wang
  • Patent number: 12263996
    Abstract: A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw. The tab has a hinge coupled with the rib. The hinge is configured to rotate the tab outwardly relative to the rib. The tab also has a foldable portion configured to fold to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Cheer Pack North America LLC
    Inventors: Paul van den Hoonaard, Stephen Gosling, Peter J. Walters, David Williamson
  • Patent number: 12267621
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: LiTL LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Tang, John H. Chuang, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Patent number: 12266807
    Abstract: A rectangular secondary battery includes: an electrode body; a current collector connected to an edge of the electrode; and an external terminal connected to the current collector. The current collector includes a first connector and a second connector integrated into a single member, the first connector being connected to the external terminal, the second connector being connected to the edge of the electrode body. The first connector penetrates through-holes of the sealing plate and the external terminal, and has a tip crimped so as to be connected to the external terminal and to fix the current collector and the external terminal to the sealing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukinobu Miyamura, Hiroaki Imanishi