Patents Examined by Temica M. Beamer
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Patent number: 11871336Abstract: An AID allocation method for a multi-link device, includes: An access point multi-link device generates and sends a first frame. Correspondingly, a station device receives and parses the first frame to obtain an AID that is allocated to the station device and carried in the first frame. The AID is neither a BSSID that can be supported by a first-type access point in the access point multi-link device nor an identifier of an access point in the access point multi-link device. The first-type access point is an access point for establishing a link between the station device and the access point multi-link device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming Gan, Yiqing Li, Yunbo Li, Yuchen Guo
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Patent number: 11871471Abstract: Techniques for a server-based reconnection of disconnected devices in a network are described. In an example, a computer system receives, from a second device, first data of a first device. The first data indicates that the first device has disconnected from the network due a change in the password of the network. The computer system determines that the first device is authorized to connect to the network. Based on the first device being authorized, the computer system transmits a request for a token. The computer system compares the token to a token stored by the computer system. In response to the tokens matching, the computer system transmits second data to the first device via the second device. The second data includes an updated password of the network. The first device uses the second data to reestablish a connection with the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Quentin N. Robinson, Rashmesh Radhakrishnan, Abraham Martin Passaglia, Andrew Roths
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Patent number: 11870479Abstract: Technologies relating to device for personal emergency response system are disclosed. An example wearable device includes a wearable transmitter having a button and an enclosure having an enclosure body, an opening on a rear side of the wearable device, and a window on a front side of the wearable device. The wearable transmitter is secured into the enclosure and the button is configured to be pressed via the opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: INSTANT CARE, INC.Inventors: Richard Allen Darling, Fong-Min Chang, Chih-Cheng Tai
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Patent number: 11864096Abstract: Autonomous, artificially intelligent, and fully distributed Wi-Fi infrastructure systems are described herein. The system includes nodes including sensing Wi-Fi radios, data Wi-Fi radios, processing devices, memory devices and software modules. The software modules include a sensor module, an accumulator module, a solver module and a configuration generator module. The software module is configured to scan for used and available Wi-Fi frequencies, and automatically generate an optimal Wi-Fi network solution based on radio resource management and co-channel interference.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Aidan Lok
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Patent number: 11856125Abstract: Systems and methods for voice-enabled configurations for audio-output devices are disclosed. User accounts may be associated with one or more voice-enabled devices. Those voice-enabled devices may include audio-output functionality, while other voice-enabled devices do not include audio-output functionality. For devices without audio-output functionality, sending and/or receiving calls and/or messages may depend on whether the device is connected to an auxiliary device with audio-output functionality, via wired and/or wireless connection. Notifications of whether calling and/or messaging is enabled may be sent to the sending and/or receiving devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shambhavi Sathyanarayana Rao, Manish Degan, Sachin Goel, Benjamin Ryan Snellings, Fuxing Liu, Yahia Chafik Chehadeh
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Patent number: 11844150Abstract: Apparatus and methods for multi-mode operation of a wireless-enabled device, including for extending the range of the wireless signal in a wireless network. In one embodiment, a multi-mode Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) is provided utilizing “quasi-licensed” CBRS (Citizen Broadband Radio Service) wireless spectrum. In one variant, the apparatus and methods provide a solution to use a CPE in a Wi-Fi extender mode to extend Wi-Fi signal from a router. In another variant, a solution is provided to use a CPE in an LTE repeater mode to extend the LTE signal from an LTE eNB/gNB. In another embodiment, a CPE is used as a base station for a wireless network utilizing “quasi-licensed” CBRS (Citizen Broadband Radio Service) wireless spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLCInventors: Volkan Sevindik, Haider Syed
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Patent number: 11843446Abstract: A method of controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to access a network, applicable to a UAV control terminal, and comprising: acquiring, through a first communication circuit, information to be transmitted between the UAV and a mobile communication network; forwarding, to a second communication circuit, the information to be transmitted; and transmitting, through the second communication circuit, the information to be transmitted to an information receiving end comprising the UAV or a target base station of the mobile communication network; wherein the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit are of different types comprising a cellular communication circuit and a wireless local area network (WLAN) communication circuit. A UAV control terminal and a base station are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wei Hong
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Patent number: 11843949Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
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Patent number: 11838770Abstract: Proposed are a method and a device for transmitting and receiving important update information of another AP through an ML element in a WLAN system. Specifically, a receiving MLD receives a basic ML element from a transmitting MLD over a first link. The receiving MLD decodes the basic ML element. The basic ML element includes a profile field of the second transmitting STA. The profile field of the second transmitting STA includes a first CSF presence field. When the value of the first CSF presence field is set to 0, the profile field of the second transmitting STA includes a first CSF field. The first CSF field includes information about the current change sequence number of the second transmitting STA.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Namyeong Kim, Jeongki Kim, Jinsoo Choi, Insun Jang, Sunhee Baek
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Patent number: 11832170Abstract: Systems and methods of detecting a parallel Wi-Fi network or a parallel Wi-Fi access point include operating a new Wi-Fi network at a location; analyzing Wi-Fi at the location; determining whether there is a parallel Wi-Fi network or a parallel Wi-Fi access point operating at the location with the new Wi-Fi network based on the analyzing; and, responsive to determining there is the parallel Wi-Fi network or the parallel Wi-Fi access point at the location, performing one or more of i) causing resolution of the parallel Wi-Fi network or the parallel Wi-Fi access point and ii) providing a notification to a user associated with the location.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: PLUME DESIGN, INC.Inventors: Nipun Agarwal, William J. McFarland, Yoseph Malkin, Na Hyun Ha, Adam R. Hotchkiss, Sandeep Eyyuni
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Patent number: 11832166Abstract: In a case where a wireless signal is received by Wake Up Radio (WUR), processing of searching for a new connection destination of Primary Connectivity Radio (PCR) is started based on signal strength or signal quality of the wireless signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Eigoro Ina
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Patent number: 11818629Abstract: Device-free localization for smart indoor environments within an indoor area covered by wireless networks is detected using active off-the-shelf-devices would be beneficial in a wide range of applications. By exploiting existing wireless communication signals and machine learning techniques in order to automatically detect entrance into the area, and track the location of a moving subject within the sensing area a low cost robust long-term tracking system can be established. A machine learning component is established to minimize the need for user annotation and overcome temporal instabilities via a semi-supervised framework. After establishing a robust base learner mapping wireless signals to different physical locations from a small amount of labeled data; during its lifetime, the learner automatically re-trains when the uncertainty level rises significantly. Additionally, an automatic change-point detection process is employed setting a query for updating the outdated model and the decision boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Aerial TechnologiesInventors: Negar Ghourchian, Michel Allegue Martinez, Doina Precup
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Patent number: 11812401Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for managing a connection state of a Wireless Transmit/Receive Unit (WTRU) that is in Mobile Initiated Communication Only (MICO) mode are disclosed. One representative method may include the WTRU obtaining information indicating that the WTRU is to initiate registration prior to sending a Service Request (SR). The representative method may further include the WTRU sending a registration request in accordance with the obtained information and sending a SR after registering with a Network Entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Guanzhou Wang, Saad Ahmad, Behrouz Aghili, Ulises Olvera-Hernandez
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Patent number: 11812373Abstract: Optimal determination of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) sounding method and system may be provided. An Access Point (AP) selects a subchannel for the partial sounding. The AP then sounds the selected subchannel. A client station responds with Channel State Information (CSI). The AP can receive the CSI, from the client station, in response to the sounding. Based on the CSI from the selected subchannel, the AP extrapolates the CSI to determine predicted CSI for a wider bandwidth channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Aaron Silverman, Ardalan Alizadeh, Khashayar Mirfakhraei, Gautam D. Bhanage
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UE report of time delays and phases from multiple transmission-reception points for pre-equalization
Patent number: 11792719Abstract: Aspects of disclosure relate to a UE reporting to a gNB time delays and phases of pilot signals received via multiple transmission paths in order for the gNB to pre-equalize a future transmission to the UE. The UE determines a first time delay for receiving a first pilot signal from a gNB via a first path, determines a second time delay for receiving a second pilot signal from the gNB via a second path, and generates a report based on the first time delay and the second time delay. The UE then sends the report to the gNB and receives a multi-TRP signal from the gNB via the first path and the second path, wherein the multi-TRP signal is pre-equalized for transmission based on the report to at least have a same time delay as a shorter one of the first time delay or the second time delay.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Shay Landis, Assaf Touboul, Yehonatan Dallal, Idan Michael Horn, Michael Levitsky, Ran Berliner -
Patent number: 11792633Abstract: A subscriber information entity of a home wireless carrier network may receive an authentication request for a user device from a network element of a partner wireless carrier network. The authentication request may include a network element identifier of the network element. An authentication response for the authentication request is then sent to the network element of the partner wireless carrier network. Further, the network element identifier of the network element is stored in a subscriber profile for the user device. A registration request for the user device is then received from a particular network element of a wireless carrier network, in which the registration request includes a corresponding network element identifier of the particular network element. A registration response to the particular network element of the wireless carrier network may be sent when the corresponding network element identifier matches the network element identifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Krishnasami, Robert Kondakjian, Chris Jensen
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Patent number: 11778686Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of communications, and particularly relate to an always-on PDU session management method and device for reducing system overhead and improving user experience. The method provided in the embodiments of the present invention comprise: a session management function (SMF) determining that an attribute of a PDU session is an always-on PDU session; the SMF recording the attribute of the PDU session in a session management context; and the SMF managing the PDU session according to the attribute of the PDU session recorded in the session management context.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tingfang Tang
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Patent number: 11770865Abstract: A relay communication method and a relay communications apparatus and system for receiving, by a relay terminal, a first message sent by an access network device, where the first message includes configuration information of a first bearer; and configuring, by the relay terminal, an adaptation layer logical entity for the first bearer based on the first message, where the first bearer is a bearer between the relay terminal and the access network device, and the adaptation layer logical entity is used to distinguish between data of the relay terminal and data of a remote terminal or between data of different remote terminals.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jing Wang, Xiao Xiao, Bo Lin
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Patent number: 11765698Abstract: An electronic device that communicates with a second electronic device is described. During operation, an electronic device communicates first messages with the second electronic device in time slots corresponding to first channels in a first band of frequencies using a peer-to-peer communication protocol (such as neighbor awareness networking or NaN), where, in a given time slot, a given first channel in the first band of frequencies is used in the communication of the first messages. Moreover, the electronic device communicates second messages with the second electronic device in the time slots corresponding to second channels in a second band of frequencies using the peer-to-peer communication protocol, where, in the given time slot, a given second channel in the second band of frequencies is used in the communication of the second messages. Note that the communicating of the first messages and the second messages may at least partially overlap in time.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrie Kurian, Tashbeeb Haque, Anand Rajagopalan, Santosh Lnu
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Patent number: 11758359Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining whether or not an apparatus, such as a mobile device, is being handled or otherwise used within a vehicle. The apparatus may comprise an accelerometer configured to measure acceleration and a gyroscope configured to measure orientation. The apparatus may determine an axis of gravity of the apparatus based on acceleration measurements made by the accelerometer over a period of time. The apparatus may also determine a rotation vector of the apparatus based on orientation measurements made by the gyroscope. Using the axis of gravity of the apparatus and the rotation vector of the apparatus, the apparatus may determine a rate of rotation of the apparatus perpendicular to the axis of gravity. If the rate of rotation of the apparatus perpendicular to the axis of gravity exceeds a threshold, the apparatus may determine that it is being handled or otherwise used within the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ARITY INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Jared S. Snyder, Dana Ferguson