Patents by Inventor Bernard J. Thompson

Bernard J. Thompson 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).

  • Patent number: 9679310
    Abstract: Electronic displays devices can present electronically changeable displayed images including graphical and textual elements, for example, human and machine-readable elements. The devices can include a low-power-consumption display that uses little or no power until a portion of the display is changed. The electronic display devices can be wirelessly connected to computing devices such as portable computing devices (e.g., smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, etc.) and fixed gateway devices (e.g., wireless access points) by a wireless communications network. The devices can include a motion sensor and functionality for determining identity, proximity, and/or location of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Cocoanut Manor, LLC
    Inventors: William E. Saltzstein, Bernard J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7822983
    Abstract: A system and/or method that facilitates the installation and/or authentication of a device by invoking installation protocols and/or authentication protocols for a non-physical connection. A physical interface component provides a physical connection between at least one wireless device and at least one network entity in which the installation protocols and/or authentication protocols can be exchanged. The physical interface component can utilize a token key to establish multiple non-physical connections with multiple wireless devices. Additionally, the physical interface component can utilize a daisy chain scheme to install and/or authenticate a wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Randall E. Aull, Bernard J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7436300
    Abstract: Disclosed are a unique system and method that facilitate establishing and maintaining a secure connection between at least one wireless input component and a host (e.g., PC). The system and method involve the wireless input component broadcasting a message that can be “heard” by any potential host located within a given distance from the wireless input component. The message can indicate that the input component is available for use or pairing with a PC. PCs in the area can respond to the message by notifying the user that a wireless input component is available and by generating a random PIN. The PIN can be displayed to the user on the respective PC. The user can be prompted to enter the PIN using the wireless device. When a match between the user's response and the corresponding PC is determined, the two can be securely linked. In addition the invention provides support of wireless input devices at boot or start up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C Glass, Bernard J Thompson, Bradley L Fosdick, Chih Jen Wen, Christopher M Dreher, Doron J Holan, Firdosh K Bhesania, Gary M Rensberger, Peter E. H. Hauser, Randall E Aull
  • Patent number: 5059968
    Abstract: A monopulse receiver includes a monopulse antenna and arithmetic unit for providing a monopulse sum signal, S, an azimuth difference signal, y, and an elevation difference signal, p, an imbalance correction circuit to provide a first composite signal defined as (y+jp) and a second composite signal defined as (y-jp), wherein j is an indicator of being in quadrature with the monopulse sum signal, and for interleaving the first and the second composite signal for providing a composite difference signal, D, and a combiner for providing a third composite signal defined as [S+D] and a fourth composite signal defined as [S-D].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Bernard J. Thompson, George R. Spencer
  • Patent number: 5014064
    Abstract: A method of processing in a two-channel monopulse receiver and processor is shown to include the steps of: (a) forming composite signals equal to [S+(p+jy)] and [S-(p+jy)] where S in a monopulse sum signal and p and y are, respectively, pitch and yaw error signals; (b) alternately passing the composite signals through a two-channel amplifier; and (c) separating the components in the resulting amplified composite signals for conventional monopulse processing and smoothing to eliminate the effects of any imbalance (in phase or amplitude) between the channels in the two-channel amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: George R. Spencer, Bernard J. Thompson, Malcolm E. Skinner, Philip L. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4028700
    Abstract: A method is described for improving the operation of a digital pulse compression radar by compensating for amplitude variations in the modulation signal of the transmitted pulse. In the disclosed embodiment, the contemplated compensation is effected by modifying the stored complex conjugate of the frequency spectrum of the transmitted waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1972
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: David R. Carey, Bertram J. Goldstone, Bernard J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 3950750
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for correcting amplitude and phase imbalances between the "in phase" and "quadrature" channels of a digital signal processor by determining a correction coefficient from a test signal periodically introduced into the quadrature phase detector of a radar system. The frequency spectrum of the signal at the output of the phase detector in response to each such test signal is utilized to produce a correction coefficient for application to radar return signals passing through the phase detector during normal radar operation, thereby providing true quadrature radar return signals for digital processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Churchill, George W. Ogar, Bernard J. Thompson