Patents Examined by Vernal U Brown
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Patent number: 11760307Abstract: An authentication device including: a processor; a first communication section installed at a vehicle and configured to perform first wireless communication with a terminal; and a plurality of second communication sections installed at the vehicle and configured to perform second wireless communication with the terminal, the processor being configured to: compute a distance and an angle of a position of the terminal with respect to the first communication section based on the first wireless communication of the first communication section with the terminal; cause a second communication section that, out of the plurality of second communication sections, corresponds to the computed angle, to execute the second wireless communication with the terminal; and determine, based on the executed second wireless communication and the computed distance, whether or not the terminal is present in an area corresponding to the second communication section executing the second wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroaki Choji, Shigeki Nishiyama, Naoyuki Takada
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Patent number: 11765163Abstract: An electronic device performs techniques related generally to implementing biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for a biometric enrollment process tutorial. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for aligning a biometric feature for enrollment. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for enrolling a biometric feature. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for providing hints during a biometric enrollment process. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for application-based biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for autofilling biometrically secured fields. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for unlocking a device using biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for retrying biometric authentication. In some examples, a device provides user interfaces for managing transfers using biometric authentication.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Peter D. Anton, Arian Behzadi, Jonathan R. Dascola, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Christopher Patrick Foss, Bradley W. Griffin, Jonathan P. Ive, Joseph A. Malia, Pedro Mari, Daamun Mohseni, Grant Paul, Daniel Trent Preston, William M. Tyler
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Patent number: 11755701Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for biometric authentication based on an audio signal are provided. The audio signal comprises a representation of a voice signal of a user conducted via at least part of a user's skeleton. Further embodiments may relate to biometric authentication based upon a combination of a bone-conducted audio signal, or a bone-conducted voice biometric process, with an air-conducted voice signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Cirrus Logic Inc.Inventor: John Paul Lesso
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Patent number: 11748582Abstract: An RFID reader apparatus designed to limit interference in a role of auditing individual RFID tagged or labeled items in areas of surrounding dense RIFD transponder populations. Such an RFID reader apparatus may include an RFID reader, a specialized antenna, and an enclosure, which may be constructed from ferrous material and which may be configured to hold the RFID reader and the specialized antenna in separate compartments. The enclosure may have one or more shelves, which may also be constructed from ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may also have a lid constructed from non-ferrous material. The RFID reader apparatus may be fitted to the bottom of an auditing workstation, for example with screws or other connectors, or may be placed within an auditing workstation specifically equipped to accommodate it.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventor: Mark W. Roth
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Patent number: 11734972Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely managing vehicle information. A first digital signature associated with the vehicle may be generated based on a first public-private key pair, and a second digital signature associated with a mobile application may be generated based on a second public-private key pair. The mobile application may be associated with a mobile device operated by a user. The first digital signature and the public key of the first public-private key pair may be transmitted to, and stored by, the vehicle, and the second digital signature and the public key of the second public-private key pair may be transmitted to, and stored on the mobile device via the mobile application. The systems and methods may determine that a request to access the vehicle information has been received, and permit access to the vehicle information based on the first digital signature and the second digital signature.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Rong Hua, Suresh Koyya, Thomas Minshull, Namkai Michael Fairfield
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Patent number: 11734976Abstract: An authorization management and authorization request for an elevator service request, and belongs to the technical field of elevator management.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventor: Kai Li
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Patent number: 11727791Abstract: Provided is a candle warmer having mobile communication and external interface functions, and more specifically, to a candle warmer having mobile communication and external interface functions, which prevents malfunction of the candle warmer in advance by setting operation information of the candle warmer in advance, is monitored through a smart device to realize an operation selected by a user and includes a remote controller interface function to improve user convenience.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: HYUNPEOPLE CO., LTDInventor: Soo Hyun Myoung
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Patent number: 11727742Abstract: A method for maintaining a folding operable wall comprising: (a) recording a template of a biological trait of an authorized individual into a biometric verification system; (b) saving the template in a database; (c) capturing a new record; (d) comparing the new record against the template; (e) confirming the identity of the authorized individual if the new record is substantially similar to the saved template; (f) preventing the electrical operation circuit from functioning if the biometric verification system fails to authenticate the identity of the authorized individual; and (g) restarting the electrical operation circuit after the identity of the authorized individual is verified.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: GYM DOOR REPAIRS, INCInventors: Stephen F. Cole, Kathleen Cole
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Patent number: 11722004Abstract: The present technology relates to a signal processing device, a signal processing method, and an electronic device that reduce the influence of crosstalk. In one example, a signal processing device includes a plurality of comparators; a delay unit adapted to delay output of each of the plurality of comparators; and a subtractor adapted to subtract, from a supplied signal, a signal from the delay unit. The signal processing device processes signals transmitted in N phases and includes (N-1) or more comparators. Each of the plurality of comparators has a different threshold value set and compares a received signal with the threshold value, and in a case where the signal transitions between a plurality of voltage levels, the threshold value is set to a value within adjacent voltage levels. In a second example, a reception device that receives a signal transmitted in multiple phases and via multiple lines.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Hiroaki Hayashi, Masatsugu Sugano
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Patent number: 11721204Abstract: A data management system for an irrigation system and methods of controlling operations thereof are provided. The data management system directs data captured at a plurality of sensors on the irrigation system to a remote device. The data management system comprises a communication bus and a plurality of communications. The communication bus extends along the irrigation system. The plurality of communication systems are positioned on the irrigation system and are connected to the communication bus. Each of the communication systems is configured to receive signals representative of the data from one of the sensors and to transmit signals representative of the data, via wireless communication, to the remote device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: LINDSAY CORPORATIONInventor: Kurtis Arlan Charling
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Patent number: 11721197Abstract: A method for a positioning server configured to locate positioning devices and to maintain information on users, who are associated with respective positioning devices. The server receives one or more alert messages from an alerting positioning device. Each alert message conveys identifying information of the alerting positioning device. The server uses the identifying information to retrieve a location estimate of the alerting positioning device. The server forms a first set of other positioning devices in a vicinity of the alerting positioning device and sends an assist request message to the positioning devices in the first set. The assist request message indicates the location estimate of the alerting positioning device and/or said descriptive information.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignees: Airista Flow, Inc., Airista International OyInventor: Renato Francesco de Lorenzo
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Patent number: 11710361Abstract: A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Daon TechnologyInventors: Matthew Johnson, Dalibor Panic, Gordon Flood, James Ahern, Martin Patefield-Smith
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Patent number: 11702880Abstract: A system for a vehicle having an accessory positioned along the vehicle. The system may also include a sensor located along the vehicle in wireless communication with the accessory, wherein the sensor triggers activation of the accessory based on input from an external source.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Chad Carter, Jerome Facchinello
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Patent number: 11701682Abstract: A remote control operated power painting system. The power painting system includes a power paint tool for applying paint to a paintable surface and a power paint apparatus for supplying paint to the power paint tool. The power paint system also includes a flow control device fluidically disposed between the power paint tool and the power paint apparatus. The power painting system further includes a wireless remote control device for sending a signal to the flow control device to permit or prohibit the flow of paint from the power paint apparatus to the power paint tool. A method of painting a structure with a remote control operated power painting system. The method includes the step of starting a flow of paint through the power painting system wirelessly and applying paint to the structure with the power painting system. The method also includes the step of stopping the flow of paint through the power painting system wirelessly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Gordon Logan
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Patent number: 11699046Abstract: Sortable tracking objects that can be associated with item containers and items for tracking and organization.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Robert Charles Moran, Marlon Guy Wells, Veronica Yvette Hale, Ellis Mitchell Gore
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Patent number: 11690547Abstract: The computer implemented method makes it possible to discern, for a variety of sensations, whether a sensation is a pleasant (comfortable) sensation or a sensation of discomfort. A classifier is generated for discerning the stress or comfort/discomfort of a subject. The method comprising: a) imparting, to a subject, different stimuli under the same environment, and obtaining brain wave data or analysis data thereof for the environment; b) correlating a reaction of the subject relating to the stimulation and the difference of the brain wave data or analysis data thereof obtained under the environment; c) generating a classifier for discerning the stress or comfort/discomfort of the subject, on the basis of the correlation; and d) performing comfort/discomfort discernment using a basic step for amplifying a sample from a small stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignees: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, PAMELA, INC.Inventors: Aya Nakae, Takahiro Soshi
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Patent number: 11694497Abstract: The method includes one or more turnstiles using a non-secure ranging process to detect a proximity of one or more mobile computing devices carried by respective users. The method also includes one of the turnstiles, on making a proximity determination in respect of a first of said mobile computing devices, commencing a secure authentication process to authenticate a user carrying the first mobile computing device. The method further includes, in response to a determination that the user carrying the first mobile computing device has been authenticated, allowing the user carrying the first mobile computing device to pass through the turnstile.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Srivathsa Masthi Parthasarathi, Sunil Dilipkumar Jogi, Ghiath Al-kadi
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Patent number: 11687810Abstract: An access control request manager based on learning profile based access pathways in a physical access control system (PACS). The access control request manager including an access pathways learning module configured to determine an reachability graph associated with each resource in the PACS, and a permissions request module, the permissions request module including an access request user interface configured to permit a user or an administrator, to provide a request for a permission to permit the user access to, or revoke the user's access to, a resource in the PACS. The permissions request module determines if the requested permission is already granted to the user, computes a pathway to reach the requested resource based on the reachability graph, suggests a permission, if needed, required to satisfy the request based on the computed pathway, and if approved, adds the suggested permission to any permissions granted to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Blanca Florentino, Tarik Hadzic, Menouer Boubekeur, Ankit Tiwari, John Marchioli, Alberto Speranzon
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Patent number: 11682254Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a floating population can be used to obtain a register of a user from a user terminal via at least one terminal interface; receive a fingerprint input instruction from an administrator terminal via the at least one terminal interface; send the fingerprint input instruction to a fingerprint lock via the at least one network interface; obtain at least one fingerprint of the user from the fingerprint lock via the at least one network interface; send a notification to the administrator terminal via the at least one terminal interface after obtaining the at least one fingerprint of the user; and obtain a permission from the administrator terminal via the at least one terminal interface to permit the user associated with the user terminal to open the fingerprint lock using one of the at least one fingerprint.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yiping Wu, Xin Zeng, Huaishui Zhu, Yunbin Wu
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Patent number: 11672479Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for ascertaining aspects of a user, such as the user's identity, competence, health, and state of mind. In various embodiment, data is captured about a user via a headset worn by the user. Based on the data, a determination may be made about an aspect of the user, and the user may accordingly be granted or denied access to a resource.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: SCIENCE HOUSE LLCInventors: James Jorasch, Christopher Capobianco, Issac W. Hock, Michael Werner, Geoffrey Gelman, Gennaro Rendino