Patents by Inventor Alain Charles Louis Briancon
Alain Charles Louis Briancon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9130693Abstract: A method and apparatus is used for generating a perfectly random secret key between two or more transceivers in a wireless communication network. In a point-to-point system, both transceivers produce an estimate of the channel impulse response (CIR) based on the received radio signal. The CIR estimation is synchronized and may include error correction and detection. A long secret key of bits is generated from a digitized version of the CIR estimate, from which a perfectly secret encryption key is derived by privacy amplification.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alexander Reznik, Akinlolu Oloruntosi Kumoluyi, Guodong Zhang, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Gregory S. Sternberg, Yogendra C. Shah, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Chunxuan Ye
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Patent number: 8843743Abstract: A method for transmitting an encrypted signal to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) such that decryption of the encrypted signal depends on a trust zone associated with the WTRU is disclosed. The encryption may be performed using hierarchical modulation, scrambling, authentication, location validation, or a combination thereof. The size of a trust zone may also be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alexander Reznik, Alan Gerald Carlton, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Yogendra Shah, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu
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Publication number: 20120281834Abstract: A method and apparatus is used for generating a perfectly random secret key between two or more transceivers in a wireless communication network. In a point-to-point system, both transceivers produce an estimate of the channel impulse response (CIR) based on the received radio signal. The CIR estimation is synchronized and may include error correction and detection. A long secret key of bits is generated from a digitized version of the CIR estimate, from which a perfectly secret encryption key is derived by privacy amplification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: INTERDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Reznik, Akinlolu Oloruntosi Kumoluyi, Guodong Zhang, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Gregory S. Sternberg, Yogendra C. Shah, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Chunxuan Ye
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Patent number: 8238551Abstract: A method and apparatus is used for generating a perfectly random secret key between two or more transceivers in a wireless communication network. In a point-to-point system, both transceivers produce an estimate of the channel impulse response (CIR) based on the received radio signal. The CIR estimation is synchronized and may include error correction and detection. A long secret key of bits is generated from a digitized version of the CIR estimate, from which a perfectly secret encryption key is derived by privacy amplification.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alexander Reznik, Akinlolu Oloruntosi Kumoluyi, Guodong Zhang, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Gregory S. Sternberg, Yogendra C. Shah, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Chunxuan Ye
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Patent number: 7948375Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for the detection of portable electronic device functionality. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a chemically coated antenna to serve as a trigger for device functionality detection. The chemically coated antenna may be passively or actively detected. In active detection, a detection apparatus releases a chemical which reacts or otherwise respods with the chemical trigger in a detectable manner. The detection apparatus detects the reaction, which is specific to the functionality of the portable electronic device. In passive detection, a detection device simply detects the chemical trigger, which is specific to the portable electronic device functionality. Other trigger embodiments utilizing optics, radio frequency (RF) signals, sound waves, and magnetic identification are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Steven Jeffrey Goldberg, John Thommana, Arty Chandra, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Patent number: 7904113Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) with access to at least one peripheral device, and/or at least one peripheral device associated with an available auxiliary device. The current peripheral device requirements of the WTRU are determined. The radio frequency (RF) environment of the WTRU is scanned to determine if there are any available wireless peripheral devices or wireless auxiliary devices proximate to the WTRU. A determination is also made as to whether there is a wired peripheral device or a wired auxiliary device available. A list of currently available peripheral devices is compiled by scanning at least one peripheral device registry associated with at least one of a wireless auxiliary device and a wired auxiliary device. The list is presented on the WTRU's display and a user selects at least one of the available peripheral devices from the list.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Fatih Ozluturk, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Publication number: 20100318796Abstract: A method for transmitting an encrypted signal to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) such that decryption of the encrypted signal depends on a trust zone associated with the WTRU is disclosed. The encryption may be performed using hierarchical modulation, scrambling, authentication, location validation, or a combination thereof. The size of a trust zone may also be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: INTERDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Reznik, Alan Gerald Carlton, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Yogendra Shah, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu
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Patent number: 7599515Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing transmission of content created by a content generation device embedded in a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) by determining what type of watermarks should be applied to the content and incorporating the watermarks in the content. The WTRU includes a content generation unit, a watermark incorporation unit, and a communication subsystem. The content generation unit is embedded in the WTRU and generates content, such as audio, video, image, text or a combination thereof. The watermark incorporation unit determines the type of watermarks that should be incorporated in the content and incorporates the watermarks in the content. The communication subsystem transmits the watermarked content.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: John Thommana, Debashish Purkayastha, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Publication number: 20090233577Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting the most cost-efficient payment provider to pay for communication services are disclosed. A calling electronic device communicates alternative payment provider data to a network via a communications link. The network examines costs charged by a plurality of alternative payment providers indicated by the alternative payment provider data. The network determines and contacts the most cost-efficient payment provider to determine if the contacted payment provider will accept responsibility for paying for at least a portion of the communication services.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: INTERDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Steven Jeffrey Goldberg, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Patent number: 7546944Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting the most cost-efficient payment provider to pay for communication services. A calling electronic device communicates alternative payment provider data to a network via a communications link. The network examines costs charged by a plurality of alternative payment providers indicated by the alternative payment provider data. The network determines and contacts the most cost-efficient payment provider to determine if the contacted payment provider will accept responsibility for paying for at least a portion of the communication services.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Interdigital Technology CorporationInventors: Steven Jeffrey Goldberg, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Patent number: 7532723Abstract: Tokens/keys are produced for wireless communications. These tokens/keys are used for watermarks, signature insertion, encryption and other uses. In one embodiment, contextual information is used to generate tokens/keys. The tokens/keys may be derived directly from the contextual information. The contextual information may be used in conjunction with other information to derive the tokens/keys. Tokens/keys may be exchanged between transmit/receive units. The exchange of these tokens/keys may be encrypted.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Akinlolu Oloruntosi Kumoluyi, Alan Gerald Carlton, Kiran Kumar S. Vanganuru, Richard Dan Herschaft, John Erich Hoffmann, John Thommana, Debashish Purkayastha, Guodong Zhang, Robert Lind Olesen, Alexander Reznik, TieJun Shan, Sung-Hyuk Shin, Amit Singhal
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Patent number: 7430427Abstract: A method for scheduling RRM procedures in a wireless communication system begins by receiving at least one trigger, each trigger being associated with at least one RRM procedure. A radio link is placed into a busy state, whereby the radio link is accessible only by a currently executing RRM procedure. The RRM procedure is performed on the radio link, and a set of predicted measurements is prepared for use by the other RRM procedures. The radio link is placed into an idle state, whereby the radio link is accessible by any RRM procedure.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Maged Zaki
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Patent number: 7355998Abstract: A plurality of virtual wireless networks are defined. Each of the plurality of virtual wireless networks has a different set of requirements. A node is capable of producing a plurality of antenna beams or patterns. Each virtual wireless network is associated with a unique group of the antenna beams or patterns. Users of each of the virtual wireless networks communicate using the antenna beams or patterns associated with that virtual wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Shamim Akbar Rahman, Maged Zaki
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Publication number: 20070206550Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously processing data in a wireless communication system comprises a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) having a plurality of communication links. The WTRU determines desired characteristics for each communication link. Data traffic is mapped to at least one communication link based on the link characteristics, and a desired redundancy level. The processed data is then transmitted on the at least one communication link, along with the redundancy information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Maged Zaki, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Shamim Akbar Rahman, Guy Cote
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Patent number: 7265715Abstract: In a communications device operating with a blind signal separation (BSS) processor, an initial mixing matrix is formed based upon the different summations of the source signals received by the antenna array. The initial mixing matrix is evaluated to determine a minimum rank that is necessary for at least one source signal to be useable after having been separated from the initial mixing matrix and decoded. An additional mixing matrix is then formed, and also includes the different summations of the source signals. If the rank of the additional mixing matrix is less than the minimum rank associated with the initial mixing matrix, then the source signals are modified so that the rank of the additional mixing matrix is increased.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Steven J. Goldberg, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Patent number: 7190808Abstract: Signals encoded with watermark information are generated and broadcast into a protected area for capture by illicit recording devices along with their intended targets. An illicit recording in which at least a portion of the broadcast watermark signals are recorded is obtained and correlated with a known position of the broadcast watermark signals to yield the location of illicit recording devices. In an alternate embodiment, a surveillance device, being image and time synchronized with a signal broadcasting device, monitors and records the protected area. Illicit recordings containing the broadcast watermark are obtained and correlated with corresponding recordings taken by the surveillance device to identify the location of illicit recording devices. In an alternate embodiment, the surveillance device further monitors the quality of the broadcast watermark signals and adjusts them accordingly to achieve a desired quality level.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Steven Jeffrey Goldberg, Richard Dan Herschaft, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Alan Gerald Carlton
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Patent number: 7163155Abstract: An antenna design of compact dimensions is provided by incorporating the antenna structure into an integrated circuit or small circuit module. A radiation pattern adjustment mechanism permits dynamic, real-time adjustment of the antenna pattern in response to motion, repositioning, handovers, or other changing conditions. Pursuant to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the antenna includes a plurality of substantially conductive elements embedded into or formed on the integrated circuit. At least one of the conductive elements is coupled to a radiation pattern adjustment mechanism in the form of a switching diode or relay. The antenna elements are arranged in a manner so as to provide parasitic interaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Howard E. Goldberg
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Patent number: 7003335Abstract: Sensors measuring body conditions forward their data to a concentration point which transmits to a cellular phone through a wireless communication. The cellular phone incorporates a program which formats the data as a multimedia call. Information regarding status is transmitted using session initiated protocol or packet-based multimedia communications. The a second user's cellular phone is connected to a series of acupuncture needles connected to a cellular phone distributor through a network of thin electrical wires, which may be integrated into a wearable body item such as a glove, body shirt, full body garment, mask or the like. A program interprets the communication from the sending user and translates it into positive or negative stimuli.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventor: Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Patent number: 6913191Abstract: Method and apparatus for use in a variety of communications systems providing one or more payment alternatives for communication services and automatically selecting of a group of alternative payment techniques while significantly reducing the amount of interactive activity required from the user. Upon entry of a request to establish communications between calling and called electronic devices, the system initially looks towards a primary service provider. Absent acceptance of the request for service by the primary service provider, for whatever reason, the system automatically reverts to an alternative service provider and/or payment provider by searching data provided by the user and coupled to the electronic device for which a communication link is requested, eliminating the need for any further input by the user in the form of redialing the call, providing data through insertion of a debit or credit card, for example, identifying the alternative payment provider.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Steven Jeffrey Goldberg, Alain Charles Louis Briancon
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Publication number: 20050064916Abstract: An electronic device receives user inputs. The user inputs indicating interactions of the user with processing of the electronic device. The device determines interaction patterns of the user with the device. The device uses the determined interaction patterns to determine adjustments for the electronic device. The electronic device is adjusted using the determined adjustments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: InterDigital Technology CorporationInventors: Fatih Ozluturk, Alain Charles Louis Briancon, Prabhakar Chitrapu