Patents Examined by Tuan Tran
  • Protective case for mobile electronic communication device
    Patent number: 11251824
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic communication device includes a rear cover including a compressible member and a catch, the compressible member and the catch being spaced from each other to form an alcove; and a front cover including a rim configured to extend into the alcove, the rim having an inner surface configured to contact the compressible member and an outer surface opposite the inner surface configured to engage the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse Flores, Brendan Hingston Lake, Daniel McLean, Jiacai Li
  • Communication control device, communication control system, and communication control method
    Patent number: 11233541
    Abstract: A communication control device includes a memory, and a hardware processor coupled to the memory. The hardware processor is configured to: acquire, via communication based on a first non-contact communication method, terminal information of a portable terminal capable of being charged in a non-contact manner, the portable terminal being placed on or brought near to a non-contact charger disposed in a compartment of a vehicle; and control, based on a device type of the portable terminal based on the terminal information acquired by the acquisition unit, transmission of information to the portable terminal by a non-contact communicator that is disposed in the vehicle in association with the non-contact charger and capable of performing communication based on a second non-contact communication method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Atsutoshi Naraki, Yasuyuki Kondo
  • Electronic devices having differential-fed near-field communications antennas
    Patent number: 11228345
    Abstract: A device with near-field communications (NFC) capabilities is provided. A housing may include first and second segments and a support plate separated from the segments by a slot. A first inductor may be coupled between the first segment and the plate. A second inductor may be coupled between the second segment and the plate. A transceiver may have a first signal terminal coupled to the first segment over a first path and a second signal terminal coupled to the second segment over a second path. The transceiver may convey differential signals in an NFC band over a loop path for an NFC antenna that includes the first conductive path, the first segment, the first inductor, a portion of the plate between the first and second inductors, the second inductor, the second segment, and the second conductive path. This may optimize wireless performance and volume for the NFC antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Yiren Wang, Daisong Zhang, Erdinc Irci, Han Wang, Hongfei Hu, Jingni Zhong, Liang Han, Mattia Pascolini, Ming Chen, Nanbo Jin, Tiejun Yu, Yijun Zhou, Yuan Tao, Yuancheng Xu
  • Noncontact communication medium, magnetic tape cartridge, operation method of noncontact communication medium, and program
    Patent number: 11223389
    Abstract: A noncontact communication medium includes a power generator that generates power with application of an external magnetic field to a coil, a clock signal generator that generates a clock signal using the power, and a processor that operates using the power and executes processing on a command included in the external magnetic field at a processing speed according to a frequency of the clock signal. The clock signal generator generates the clock signal at an activation frequency of the noncontact communication medium, and the processor makes the frequency equal to or lower than a predetermined value in a case where a special command for making the frequency equal to or lower than the predetermined value is included as the command in the external magnetic field after the clock signal is generated at the activation frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIFILM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Eiichiro Kataoka
  • Antenna system for a wireless communication device
    Patent number: 11223106
    Abstract: An antenna system for a mobile device includes a first electrically conductive member having a plurality of segments including at least a first corner segment and a central segment that is disposed adjacent to the first corner segment. A dielectric material is disposed in a gap between the first corner segment and the central segment. A second electrically conductive member is disposed within the mobile device. A first end of the second electrically conductive member is connected to the first corner segment. A portion of the second electrically conductive member away from the first end is electrically connected to a first feeding portion. The central segment is connected to a second feeding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Joonas Krogerus, Arun Sowpati, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic
  • Electronic devices including laser-textured glass cover members
    Patent number: 11192823
    Abstract: A laser-textured glass cover member suitable for use in an electronic device is disclosed. The laser-textured surface of the glass cover member may provide a smooth feel to an external surface of the electronic device without introducing a perceptible visual texture. Methods for making the laser-textured glass cover members are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Michael M. Li, Jairam Manjunathaiah, Palaniappan Chinnakaruppan
  • Transceiver configuration for millimeter wave wireless communications
    Patent number: 11190224
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for transceiver architecture for millimeter wave wireless communications. A device may include two transceiver chip modules configured to communicate in different frequency ranges. The first transceiver chip module may include a baseband sub-module, a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) component and associated antenna array. The second transceiver chip module may include a second RFFE component and associated antenna array. The second transceiver chip module may be separate from the first transceiver chip module. The second transceiver chip module may be electrically coupled to the baseband sub-module of the first transceiver chip module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Haim Mendel Weissman, Lior Raviv, Xiaoyin He, Vladimir Aparin
  • NFC device emulated in card mode comprising a digital phase locked loop, and corresponding communication method
    Patent number: 11190236
    Abstract: An embodiment near-field communication device using active load modulation, in card emulation mode and intended to communicate with a reader, comprises a digital phase-locked loop configured to generate a carrier signal, having an oscillator configured to generate the carrier signal in a manner controlled by an analog control signal, a feedback circuit configured to generate a digital control signal, a digital-to-analog converter configured to convert the digital control signal into the analog control signal, and an integrator assembly configured to integrate the analog control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS SA
    Inventors: Marc Houdebine, Laurent Jean Garcia
  • Sectioned wearable smartphone devices
    Patent number: 11190629
    Abstract: A sectioned tablet smartphone device that is bendable for use as a wearable for carrying around or hands-free applications; the device is comprised of a plurality of short body sections linked by bendable hinges that are integrated to device casing, a bendable and slidable front touchscreen display connected to an extension stored in a rotating end scroll, and a detachable strap on casing backside as a protective cover when device is in tablet mode and as a wristband when device is in wearable mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventor: Wei Hu Koh
  • Antenna distribution unit
    Patent number: 11184044
    Abstract: An antenna distribution unit distributes an input RF signal comprised of multiple discrete antenna feeds to a plurality of electronic devices in communication therewith. The antenna distribution unit engages in three-way signal splitting across a pair of successive splitting stages in order to produce an even multiplicity of high-quality signals across nine output ports. By limiting signal splitting to two splitting stages and carefully selecting components to maintain series and parallel impedance, a high-fidelity output signal is produced having an essentially flat spectrum over the target frequency band. In particular, the antenna distribution unit is optimized for use in the distribution of signals within the TV VHF low band of 50 MHz to 88 MHz, the TV VHF high band of 175 MHz to 213 MHz, the TV UHF band of 470 MHz to 610 MHz, and the 900 band of 900 MHz to 1000 MHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: RF VENUE, INC.
    Inventor: Edward Sandford Troy
  • Antenna circuit, coupling module for antenna switching, and wireless communication device
    Patent number: 11184038
    Abstract: Disclosed are an antenna circuit, a coupling module for antenna switching, and a wireless communication device. The antenna circuit includes: an antenna, a coupling module and at least two communication modules, wherein the coupling module is electrically connected to the at least two communication modules and is capable of realizing signal transmission with the antenna, so that the at least two communication modules are capable of sharing the antenna at the same time and the at least two communication modules do not interfere with each other while sharing the antenna at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ZTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fengpeng Liu, Dongmei Liu
  • Near-field communication device
    Patent number: 11171686
    Abstract: A device for near-field communication with a portable user apparatus, includes: a first communication antenna located on a first carrier; a first device for activating the first antenna located on a second carrier, which is facing the first carrier and mechanically connected to the first carrier by pads. The pads are made of conductive metal and the device also includes: a second antenna, a first winding portion of which is located on one end of the first carrier and a second winding portion of which is located on one end of the second carrier, the two ends facing one another. The first portion and second portion of each winding electrically connected by a pad, the second antenna emitting an electromagnetic field, a main component of which is perpendicular to a main component of the electromagnetic field emitted by the first antenna; and a second device for activating said second antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Mohamed Cheikh, Frédéric Lathiere
  • Method and system for operating a communications device that communicates via inductive coupling
    Patent number: 11171687
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for operating a communications device that communicates via inductive coupling are described. In an embodiment, a method for operating a communications device that communicates via inductive coupling involves detecting a falling signal edge corresponding to a received signal at the communications device based on a falling signal edge threshold, detecting a rising signal edge corresponding to the received signal based on a rising signal edge threshold, where the rising signal edge threshold is independent from the falling signal edge threshold, and decoding the received signal based on the detected falling signal edge and the detected rising signal edge. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Steve Charpentier, Ulrich Andreas Muehlmann, Stefan Mendel
  • Modular digital camera and cellular phone
    Patent number: 11165895
    Abstract: Modular digital camera systems, such as modular digital still and motion cameras are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. According to certain aspects, the modular camera system includes cellphone functionality and multiple cameras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: RED.COM, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Jannard
  • Tag and tap™
    Patent number: 11153729
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system of utilizing dynamic NFC data in a manner that communicates data to a user's personal devices. The embodiment allows such devices to be remotely updated and changed to gives the system the ability to share information. The Tag and Tap™ system will provide push notifications and broadcast messages to users in a manner that have not been previously utilized with NFC technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Amanda Cobb
  • In-vehicle wireless display and in-vehicle display system
    Patent number: 11152689
    Abstract: An in-vehicle wireless display includes a slot antenna to transmit and receive data, a nonmagnetic member provided apart from a slot formed in the slot antenna, to cover the slot, and a display unit installed in a vehicle constituting a train, to display information on the basis of data received by the slot antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akitoshi Sudo, Atsuhiko Nagamune, Tomotaka Kaneda, Takashi Yanagi
  • Multi input and multi output antenna apparatus
    Patent number: 11147154
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi input and multi output antenna apparatus. The multi input and multi output antenna apparatus may include: an antenna board having a plurality of antenna elements arranged on a front surface thereof; and a transmitting/receiving module board having a plurality of first heat generation elements provided on a front surface thereof and a plurality of second heat generation elements provided on a rear surface thereof, and disposed to have a separation space from the antenna board. The heat generated from the plurality of first heat generation elements may be radiated to the front of the transmitting/receiving module board, and the heat generated from the plurality of second heat generation elements may be radiated to the rear of the transmitting/receiving module board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: KMW INC.
    Inventors: Chang Woo Yoo, Min Sik Park, Jin Soo Yeo
  • Antenna module
    Patent number: 11146303
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a substrate, a RF signal processing circuit provided on the substrate, a ground electrode provided on the substrate above the RF signal processing circuit, a radiation electrode provided on the substrate above the ground electrode, and a feed line provided in an overlapping area where the radiation electrode and the RF signal processing circuit overlap, the feed line connecting the radiation electrode and the RF signal processing circuit, wherein the ground electrode includes a first ground pattern, a second ground pattern, and a peripheral wall connecting the first ground pattern and the second ground pattern, the peripheral wall surrounds part of the feed line, and the second ground pattern has a through hole through which the feed line penetrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kengo Onaka, Yoshiki Yamada, Keisei Takayama, Hirotsugu Mori
  • Transmission module, transmission mechanism, and mobile terminal
    Patent number: 11140249
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a transmission module, a transmission mechanism, and a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes a terminal device, a driving mechanism, a transmission assembly and a mounting seat. The terminal device includes a front face, a rear face and a side peripheral face, and the terminal device defines a mounting groove. The driving mechanism is coupled to the terminal device. The transmission assembly includes a first pushing member and a second pushing member coupled to the first pushing member, and the first pushing member is coupled to the driving mechanism. The mounting seat is coupled to the first pushing member and the second pushing member, and the mounting seat is provided with a camera module. The driving mechanism enables the first pushing member to move from a first position to a third position via a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Jia Chen
  • Wearable device antenna
    Patent number: 11115074
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a frame and a magnetic coupler opening formed in the frame. Wearable device further includes a processor, a memory accessible to the processor, and a very high frequency (VHF) radio transceiver for data transmission and reception and connected to the processor. Wearable device further includes a magnetic coupler connected to the VHF radio transceiver. Magnetic coupler includes a diamagnetic material shaped to form a VHF transmission or reception terminal that partially or fully aligns with the magnetic coupler opening. During transmission, magnetic coupler is configured to radiate transmitted VHF band radio modulated signals into tissue of the user. During reception, magnetic coupler is configured to absorb received VHF band radio modulated signals from the tissue of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventor: Ugur Olgun