Patents Examined by Jing Gao
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Patent number: 10925031Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a small data transmission method and a related device and system. The method may include: broadcasting, by a base station, a paging message, where the paging message carries UE identifiers of a plurality of to-be-paged user equipment UE and small data sent to at least one of the to-be-paged UEs, and the small data is data whose data volume is less than a preset data volume threshold. In the present disclosure, small data may be sent to to-be-paged UE while the base station pages the UE, to reduce signaling and time overheads for sending the small data and improving communication efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xinzheng Wang, Tianle Deng, Kaijie Zhou, Xingxing Hu
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Patent number: 10917614Abstract: A multi-functional remote monitoring system for use in a mobile surveillance system comprising a host controller, at least one hub transceiver, and at least one remote monitoring transmitter (“RMT”) operable to capture and transmit data, wherein the hub transceiver is operable to communicate to and receive data from the at least one RMT. The hub transceiver and the RMT are adapted for bi-directional transmission and receipt of data, including audio and data signals. The host controller is operable to control the hub transceiver and facilitate communication of the audio and data signals between the RMTs and the hub transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Haler, Leslie R. Pingel, Yancy E. Scroggins, Walter T. Morrey
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Patent number: 10911897Abstract: A system for automatically ascertaining the location of wireless functional devices, such as lights and switches, in a building. Information from the devices is generated by receipt of electromagnetic signals from other devices, to calculate a best fit for the relative location of the devices in relation to each other. Preferably a map of the building is adduced to refine the location process, for instance by tying the location of a light switch to a wall or a light to a ceiling. The information is used to ascertain that, for example, two devices are in the same room and can be associated with each other. Account can be taken of variable features of the building such as partition walls, to update device settings. There is thus no need to survey the building manually.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: ARM IP LimitedInventors: Hugo John Martin Vincent, Daryl Wayne Bradley
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Patent number: 10911950Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device which comprises a circuitry configured to authenticate a second electronic device when the circuitry detects based on a privacy preserving algorithm that the two electronic devices are associated with the same body. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method comprising authenticating data communication between a first electronic device and a second electronic device when detecting based on a privacy preserving algorithm that the two electronic devices are associated with the same body.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Hugo Embrechts, Dimitri Torfs, Conor Aylward
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Patent number: 10879593Abstract: There is disclosed a mobile terminal including a display unit; a metal bracket comprising a middle frame provided in a rear surface of the display unit; and a side frame partially distant from the middle frame and configured to define a lateral surface; a main board loaded in a rear surface of the bracket; a rear case configured to cover the main board and define an external appearance of a rear surface; and a first conductive pattern formed in an inner surface of the rear case, wherein the main board comprises a first feeding portion connected with the side frame; a second feeding portion connected with the first conductive pattern; and a first grounding portion connected with the side frame and the first conductive pattern and located between the first feeding portion and the second feeding portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Duckyun Kim, Yunmo Kang, Byungwoon Jung
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Patent number: 10863473Abstract: A method for use in a wireless telecommunications network comprising a core network, two or more base stations each providing wireless connectivity within a base station cell, and a terminal device configured to communicate wirelessly with the base stations by a communication mode, and the method being a positioning method for determining a position of the terminal device, comprises sending one or more positioning signals between the base stations and the terminal device during a transmission phase of the method, and using measured arrival times of the positioning signals to triangulate a position of the terminal device, wherein during the transmission phase the terminal device is in an energy saving communication mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: CONVIDA WIRELESS, LLCInventors: Shin Horng Wong, Martin Warwick Beale, Brian Alexander Martin
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Patent number: 10863325Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying subscribers and/or content creators to each other while attending a real-world/live event. The real-world/live event may be in furtherance of content creation or in furtherance of providing preferential access to subscribers. Identification in the case of subscribers can be based upon subscribership information, commonality of one or more aspects of the subscribers and/or the content creators. For example, a subscriber may be identified with a level of prominence commensurate with the level at which he/she subscribers to a content creator to. Notifications and/or recommendations may be presented in an augmented reality experience along with augmented reality identifications of subscribers and/or content creators.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Patreon, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Patent number: 10810453Abstract: A method including generating position information and time information of a handwriting inputted on a device; generating pixel values of an image capturing the handwriting; generating an image file for facilitating a sequential reproduction of the handwriting by storing the position information and the time information of the handwriting in a first field of the image file and storing the pixel values in a second field of the image file; and transmitting the generated image file to another device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Do-Hyeon Kim, Mu-Sik Kwon, Sang-Wook Oh, Seong-Taek Hwang
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Patent number: 10779201Abstract: A method of providing a wireless communication link to a mobile communication device. The method comprises providing a first wireless communication link by a first WiFi access point (AP) to the mobile device, where the first AP broadcasts a first SSID, establishing a communication session between the mobile device and a destination communication device via the first wireless communication link, determining locations of the mobile device by a server, and, based on a change of the locations of the mobile device, sending a WiFi handoff command by the server to a second WiFi AP, where the WiFi handoff command comprises authentication credentials of the mobile device. The method further comprises providing a second wireless communication link based on the authentication credentials by a second AP to the mobile device, where the second AP broadcasts the first SSID and the communication session is continued over the second wireless communication link.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Dhananjay Indurkar, Mark D. Peden
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Patent number: 10735949Abstract: A system for updating a preferred nodes list for a wireless device in a wireless network includes a server in communication with a plurality of nodes each configured to deploy a radio air interface to provide wireless services to wireless devices. The server includes a processor configured to instruct, in response to a trigger, a first node to send a message to a wireless device connected to the first node. The message instructs the wireless device to contact the server for an updated preferred nodes list. The processor receives a request for the updated preferred nodes list from the wireless device, and provides the updated preferred nodes list to the wireless device. The updated preferred nodes list enables the wireless device to change from connecting to the first node included in the preferred nodes list to connecting to a second node included in the updated preferred nodes list.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.Inventors: Raymond Emilio Reeves, Dwight Inman
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Patent number: 10728372Abstract: A holder for holding a mobile electronic device to an object, the holder having two first openings, a first communication path, two second openings, and a second communication path. The two first openings form a first set of openings. The first communication path connects the first openings so a securing device can be fed into one of the first openings and out of the other of the first openings. The two second openings form a second set of openings. The second communication path connects the second openings so that the securing device can be fed into one of the second openings and out of the other of the second openings. The first openings are spaced apart from the second openings so the securing device can be secured to the holder at the first and second sets of openings, and additionally wrapped around the object to secure the holder thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.Inventors: Bryan Lee Hynecek, Mia Hutchinson, Joyce Kung, Colin Reed, Minna Chong, Darrick Del Moral, Sean Ng Pack, Lizzie Wright
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Patent number: 10674117Abstract: A method and system for enhancement of video systems using wireless device proximity detection. The enhanced video system consists of one or more video capture devices along with one or more sensors detecting the presence of devices with some form of wireless communications enabled. The proximity of a device communicating wirelessly is sensed and cross referenced with received video image information. Through time, movement of wirelessly communicating mobile devices through a venue or set of venues can be deduced and additionally cross referenced to and augmented over image data from the set of video capture devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: INPIXON CANADA, INC.Inventors: James Francis Hallett, Kirk Arnold Moir
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Patent number: 10673128Abstract: A portable cellular site includes a modular shelter having pre-configured equipment to communicate with a telecommunication facility, wherein the shelter has the approximate dimensions of a standard International Organization for Standardization (ISO) freight container; a door to enter the shelter; a computer rack to receive computer equipment; a radio unit rack to receive wireless communication equipment; and air conditioning machine to cool the shelter interior.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Maverick Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Eddy Dominguez
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Patent number: 10658732Abstract: There is disclosed a mobile terminal including a display unit; a metal bracket comprising a middle frame provided in a rear surface of the display unit; and a side frame partially distant from the middle frame and configured to define a lateral surface; a main board loaded in a rear surface of the bracket; a rear case configured to cover the main board and define an external appearance of a rear surface; and a first conductive pattern formed in an inner surface of the rear case, wherein the main board comprises a first feeding portion connected with the side frame; a second feeding portion connected with the first conductive pattern; and a first grounding portion connected with the side frame and the first conductive pattern and located between the first feeding portion and the second feeding portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Duckyun Kim, Yunmo Kang, Byungwoon Jung
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Patent number: 10638254Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture are disclosed herein that may be utilized, in whole or in part, to facilitate and/or support one or more operations and/or techniques for handling an early position fix for LPP-type positioning sessions, such as for use in or with mobile communication devices, for example.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Amit Jain, Govind Ram Venkat Narayan, Santosh Munirathna
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Patent number: 10609648Abstract: A method of controlling a wireless communication device used in a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes (1) monitoring strength of signals received via a plurality of receivers and power consumption of signal amplifiers included in the plurality of receivers, (2) determining a level of a localization service based on a location of the vehicle. The method further comprises (3) adjusting operation of at least one of the plurality of receivers according to the level of the localization service and a level of available power in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Joon Young Kim, Ju Won Kim
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Patent number: 10594414Abstract: An electron device and a wireless communication method in a wireless communication system. The electron device includes one or more processing circuits configured to execute: determining positioning measurement assistant data for a user device, the assistant data including configuration information of an enhanced Discovery Reference Signal (eDRS) sent from at least one sleeping small cell base station; executing positioning measurement on the eDRS sent from at least one sleeping small cell base station on the basis of the assistant data; and generating positioning information on the basis of the result of positioning measurement on the eDRS sent from at least one sleeping small cell base station, so as to position the user device, the eDRS having greater transmitting power than a Discovery Reference Signal DRS.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Xiaodong Xu, Mingyang Li, Yang Liu, Xi Ke, Yi Zhang, Xinchen Lv
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Patent number: 10567052Abstract: Using High-beam and low-beam transmission signals that have different antenna tilts, different beam-widths, and different polarizations than one another may provide performance advantages in wireless networks. The high-beam transmission signal and the low-beam transmission signal may have orthogonal polarizations. For example, the high-beam transmission signal and the low-beam transmission signal may be linearly polarized signals having different electromagnetic field (E-field) polarization angles with respect to the y-axis, e.g., +/?forty-five degrees with respect to a vertically polarized wave. As another example, the high-beam transmission signal may be a vertically polarized signal, and the low-beam transmission signal may be a horizontally polarized signal, or vice-versa. In addition to having orthogonal polarizations, the low-beam transmission signal may have a greater antenna beam down-tilt angle, and a wider beam-width than the high-beam transmission signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonard Piazzi, Renjian Zhao, Zhengxiang Ma, Stefan Feuchtinger
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Patent number: 10541760Abstract: A radio communication apparatus configured to perform frequency conversion on a first transmission signal modulated at a frequency in a specific frequency band into a second transmission signal having a frequency in a transmission frequency band, in which the apparatus includes: a circuit configured to generate a first calibration signal having a frequency higher than a highest frequency in the specific frequency band, and a second calibration signal having a frequency lower than a lowest frequency of the specific frequency band; a circuit configured to add the first and second calibration signals to the first transmission signal; a circuit configured to estimate a phase at a center frequency in the specific frequency band of the first transmission signal, and output a phase correction coefficient corresponding to the estimated phase; and a circuit configured to correct the phase of the first transmission signal, based on the phase correction coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Akihiko Komatsuzaki, Shinichiro Kobayashi, Ryo Koizumi, Toshiyuki Takada, Yumihiko Annaka, Hiroshi Yasui
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Patent number: 10539677Abstract: A method includes: obtaining an azimuth and a signal parameter value of each preset satellite of M preset satellites when a mobile terminal is at a first location. The M preset satellites are sorted according to the values of their azimuths and N satellite combinations are obtained from those satellites that are consecutively arranged and have signal parameter values less than preset values. In response to determining that a ratio of the quantity of the preset satellites in the first satellite combination to M is less than a first threshold, the positioning mode of the mobile terminal is set to an outdoor positioning mode. In response to determining that a ratio of the quantity of the preset satellites in the first satellite combination to M is greater than a second threshold, the positioning mode is set to an indoor positioning mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chenxi Lu, Shuiping Long