Patents Examined by Tuan Tran
  • Patent number: 11824276
    Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments includes: at least one communication processor configured to support a plurality of network communications, a shared antenna configured to transmit at least one communication signal corresponding to the plurality of network communications, an antenna tuning circuit configured to adjust resonance characteristics of the shared antenna, and a memory configured to store a plurality of antenna configurations applied to the antenna tuning circuit, wherein the at least one communication processor is configured to: identify a plurality of target power values corresponding to the plurality of network communication, respectively, identify a first antenna configuration of the antenna tuning circuit to minimize the power consumption among the plurality of antenna configurations stored in the memory based on the at least one communication signal being transmitted through the shared antenna, based on the plurality of target power values, and apply the first antenna conf
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaemoon Cha, Kukjeong Kim, Yeonjoo Lee, Woohyuk Jang
  • Patent number: 11812506
    Abstract: This Application describes mechanisms for enterprise remote management of cellular services provided via access credentials, e.g., subscriber identity modules (SIMs) and/or electronic SIMS (eSIMs), for wireless devices. To minimize requirements for user interaction, installation and management of business-supplied cellular service profiles on the wireless device can intercept alert notifications to reduce interruptions and allow for background management of the business-supplied cellular service profiles. Additionally, a business enterprise can use multiple, distinct services to initiate installation of an eSIM to a wireless device. When two different services attempt to install eSIMs on the wireless device in parallel, management software on the wireless device can control an order of installation and disallow duplicate installations of an identical eSIM to the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Can Xiong, Sherman X. Jin, Eric Zelenka, Graham S. McLuhan, Li Li, Rafael L. Rivera-Barreto, Raj S. Chaugule, Rohan C. Malthankar
  • Patent number: 11799517
    Abstract: A circuit for a communication device and a method for switching a communication device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes activating at least one first antenna and at least one second antenna of a near-field communication (NFC) device for switching the NFC device between first field detection phases and second card detection phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Rousset) SAS
    Inventors: Alexandre Tramoni, Nicolas Cordier
  • Patent number: 11799998
    Abstract: A terminal device is provided and includes: a display screen; a glass cover plate disposed above the display screen; a housing with an accommodating gap, where the accommodating gap is below the glass cover plate; a light guide column disposed in the accommodating gap; and an infrared fill-in light is disposed below the light guide column, where a light-shielding body is disposed between the light guide column and the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Pan Huang
  • Patent number: 11799330
    Abstract: Wireless power transfer devices may be configured to negotiate with each other to operate. For example, a wireless power standard may provide for various levels of power delivery, various frequencies for power transfer, various operating voltages, and so forth. There may be instances in which it is desirable to provide wireless power transfer devices (both PTx and PRx) that are capable of enhanced performance when paired with a compatible device. For example, devices can be configured to operate at higher or more granular power levels, different frequencies, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mehmet K. Nalbant, Alireza Safaee, Jukka-pekka J. Sjoeroos, Zaid A. AbuKhalaf, Juan Carlos Pastrana, Alexei E. Kosut
  • Patent number: 11799502
    Abstract: A radio frequency circuit for concurrent comprises a first power amplifier, a second power amplifier, a low noise amplifier and a plurality of switches. The first power amplifier is configured to amplify signals of a first frequency band. The second power amplifier is configured to amplify signals of at least one of a second frequency band and a third frequency band, where the first frequency band is disposed between the second and the third frequency bands. The low noise amplifier is configured to amplify signals of the first, the second, and the third frequency bands. The plurality of switches is configured to route the signals through at least one of the first power amplifier, the second power amplifier, and the low noise amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: David Richard Pehlke
  • Patent number: 11785572
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 11784681
    Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: a first antenna configured to receive and transmit a first set of near field communication (NFC) signals, wherein said first set of NFC signals relates to NFC transactions; a second antenna configured to receive and transmit a second set of NFC signals, wherein said second set of NFC signals relates to wireless charging operations; a controller; a first interface between the controller and the first and second antenna, the first interface comprising an antenna selection unit configured to select the first antenna or the second antenna in response to a selection signal received from said controller; a second interface between the controller and the first antenna; wherein the controller is configured to detect whether an external communication device is within communication range of the first antenna using the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Markus Wobak, Ulrich Neffe
  • Patent number: 11778730
    Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a dielectric substrate which is formed in a plate-like shape, ground conductor layers which are respectively provided on a top surface and a back surface of the dielectric substrate, a signal line which is provided on a side surface of the dielectric substrate, and transmits a high frequency signal, and a plurality of connection conductors which are provided in the dielectric substrate, connects the ground conductor layer provided on the top surface and the ground conductor layer provided on the back surface, and are aligned and disposed along the signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: FCNT LIMITED
    Inventors: Takahiro Shinojima, Hirofumi Sakamoto, Yohei Koga, Manabu Yoshikawa, Fuyuki Hikita
  • Patent number: 11768047
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for weapon system monitoring and virtual reality presentation, including a connection point that receives signals from a plurality of sensors within a deployment location, a server device running application software that receives the signals from the connection point and processes the signals to generate a virtual reality depiction of the deployment location, and a graphical user interface presenting a field of view of the virtual reality depiction of the deployment location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Armaments Research Company Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Canty, William Deng
  • Patent number: 11770158
    Abstract: A method of communicating between a first electronic communication device of a plurality of electronic communication devices and a wireless communication initiating device for reading the first electronic communication device. The method comprises receiving, at the first electronic communication device, a communication signal from the wireless communication initiating device and determining a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal. The method further comprises receiving at least a second characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by at least a second electronic communication device that is connected to the first electronic communication device and initiating communication with a reading device based on the first and second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Worldpay Limited
    Inventors: Daren Pickering, Nicholas Telford-Reed
  • Patent number: 11765605
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes: a first sub-system including a first radio and a second radio, each including a transceiver or a receiver; and a second sub-system coupled to the first sub-system and including: a first antenna configured to convey signals; a first tuner coupled to the first antenna; and a controller coupled to the first tuner, the controller being configured to cause the first tuner to adjust a characteristic of the first tuner; where the controller and/or the first tuner is configured to provide, to the first sub-system, an indication of an effect on operational performance of a portion of the second sub-system coupled to the second radio based on operation of the first tuner or the first antenna, or a combination thereof; where the first sub-system is configured to modify operation of the second radio based on the indication of the effect on operational performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jordan Cookman, Jie Wu, David Loweth Winslow, Daniel Filipovic, Liang Zhao
  • Patent number: 11764172
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first switch, a second switch, an amplifier electrically connected between the first switch and the second switch, and a base. The first switch, the second switch, and the amplifier are provided on the base. In a top view of the base, the amplifier is disposed between the first switch and the second switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Nishikawa
  • Patent number: 11764819
    Abstract: A wireless antenna module includes a power supply case configured to accommodate a power supply, and at least one module body connected to the power supply. A casing wherein at least a wireless antenna and a controller are provided in the casing. The controller includes an operation unit configured to exchange information at least with another device. A mounting mechanism mounts the module body to a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Norimasa Ozaki
  • Patent number: 11757493
    Abstract: A method of communicating between a first electronic communication device of a plurality of electronic communication devices and a wireless communication initiating device for reading the first electronic communication device. The method comprises receiving, at the first electronic communication device, a communication signal from the wireless communication initiating device and determining a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal. The method further comprises receiving at least a second characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by at least a second electronic communication device that is connected to the first electronic communication device and initiating communication with a reading device based on the first and second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Worldpay Limited
    Inventors: Daren Pickering, Nicholas Telford-Reed
  • Patent number: 11750247
    Abstract: An inductor circuit includes a receiver inductive circuit, a transmitter inductive circuit, and an antenna inductive circuit which are implemented on a single chip die; the receiver inductive circuit is disposed on a specific ring of a specific plane to form a ring shape; the transmitter inductive circuit and the antenna inductive circuit are disposed inside the specific ring and surrounded by the specific ring of the specific plane; and, a circuit area, occupied by the transmitter inductive circuit, inside the specific ring and on the specific plane, is larger than a circuit area occupied by the receiver inductive circuit and by the antenna inductive circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: PixArt Imaging Inc.
    Inventors: Mu-Tsung Lai, Tung-Ying Chiang, Chien-An Hou, Chia-Pei Chen
  • Patent number: 11750245
    Abstract: A power transmission apparatus has a first communication function for communicating with a power reception apparatus and a second communication function for communicating with the power reception apparatus at a radio frequency different from a radio frequency used in the first communication function, and makes a decision as to whether to use the first communication function or the second communication function in communication for controlling wireless transmission of power, the decision being made on the basis of device information obtained from the power reception apparatus through communication using the first communication function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Takahiro Shichino
  • Patent number: 11750246
    Abstract: A magnetic field communication method and apparatus using a giant magnetoimpedance (GMI) magnetometer are disclosed. The magnetic field communication apparatus includes a GMI magnetometer configured to detect a first communication signal based on a received magnetic field signal, a first signal extractor configured to extract a second communication signal comprising a message signal from the first communication signal, a second signal extractor configured to extract a third communication signal by removing a magnetization frequency signal from the second communication signal, and a third signal extractor configured to extract the message signal by removing a carrier wave frequency signal from the third communication signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignees: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Jang Yeol Kim, Jaewoo Lee, Hyunjoon Lee, In Kui Cho, Sang-Won Kim, Seong-Min Kim, Jung Ick Moon, Je Hoon Yun, Dong Won Jang, Seunghun Ryu, Seungyoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 11750151
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for biasing power amplifiers are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a power amplifier includes a bipolar transistor having a base biased by a bias network having a reactance that controls an impedance at the transistor base to achieve substantially flat phase response over large dynamic power levels. For example, the bias network can have a frequency response, such as a high-pass or band-pass response, that reduces the impact of power level on phase distortion (AM/PM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kunal Datta, Khaled A. Fayed, Edward James Anthony, Srivatsan Jayaraman, Jinghang Feng
  • Patent number: 11736145
    Abstract: A probe for receiving transmissions of electrical signals from a transmitter across an interface of a slip ring comprising a signal capture area comprising at least one segmented signal receiving strip arranged in spaced relation to the transmitter of the slip ring for receiving a signal transmitted across the interface of the slip ring. The segmented signal receiving strip configured to receive a range of frequency signal content of the signal and having a first signal receiving segment having a first frequency response, a second signal receiving segment electrically coupled to said first signal receiving segment and having a second frequency response less than the first frequency response, and a third signal coupled to the first signal receiving segment and having a third frequency response less than the first frequency response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Moog Inc.
    Inventor: Phil E. Pearson, Jr.