Patents by Inventor Bruce E. Wilson

Bruce E. Wilson 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: 9113431
    Abstract: Techniques for transferring trust between networks are described herein. An example of a method of using a mobile device to transfer trust between networks described herein includes receiving WAN base station information including a WAN base station trustworthiness value, determining a WAN position estimate for the mobile device based on the WAN base station information, receiving access point information including an access point trustworthiness value, determining an access point position estimate for the mobile device based on the access point information, determining if the WAN position estimate and the access point position estimate are corroborated, and increasing the access point trustworthiness value if the WAN position estimate and the access point position estimate are corroborated and the WAN base station trustworthiness value is higher than the access point trustworthiness value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Weihua Gao, Benjamin A. Werner, Moi Riba, Bruce E. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140140227
    Abstract: Techniques for transferring trust between networks are described herein. An example of a method of using a mobile device to transfer trust between networks described herein includes receiving WAN base station information including a WAN base station trustworthiness value, determining a WAN position estimate for the mobile device based on the WAN base station information, receiving access point information including an access point trustworthiness value, determining an access point position estimate for the mobile device based on the access point information, determining if the WAN position estimate and the access point position estimate are corroborated, and increasing the access point trustworthiness value if the WAN position estimate and the access point position estimate are corroborated and the WAN base station trustworthiness value is higher than the access point trustworthiness value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Weihua GAO, Benjamin A. WERNER, Moi RIBA, Bruce E. WILSON
  • Publication number: 20100093377
    Abstract: In a wireless mobile communication system having a position determination service, base station information is stored in a base station almanac. In addition to the position of the base station antenna, forward link delay calibration, and base station identification information, a base station almanac record includes the center location of the base station sector coverage area, the maximum range of the base station antenna, the terrain average height over the sector coverage area, the terrain height standard deviation over the sector coverage area, round-trip delay (RTD) calibration information, repeater information, pseudo-random noise (PN) increments, uncertainty in the base station antenna position, uncertainty in the forward-link delay calibration, and uncertainty in the round-trip delay calibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Wyatt Thomas Riley, Mark L. Moeglein, James D. Deloach, Alkinoos Hector Vayanos, Bruce E. Wilson, Grant Alexander Marshall, Roland Reinhard Rick, Sunil Patel, Zoltan F. Biacs
  • Patent number: 6108180
    Abstract: A multi-grounded neutral electrical isolation system for a personal-communication-system cell site consists of two standard distribution transformers separated by a distance greater than the zone of influence corresponding to the maximum expected ground potential rise at the PCS cell site. The primary winding of the first transformer is connected to the utility's low-voltage distribution system and is grounded through the network's ground. The secondary winding is connected to the primary winding of the second transformer through a high-voltage non-shielded insulated conductor and the frames of the two transformers are kept electrically isolated. The secondary winding of the second transformer energizes the PCS cell site and shares its ground connection, which is also common to the adjacent high-voltage transmission tower. All neutrals are grounded through their respective grounding systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Wilson, Hamilton & Severino Engineers, LLC
    Inventors: Juan L. Severino, Bruce E. Wilson, Randall K. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 4988114
    Abstract: A work-engaging member is attached to the wheelchair frame adjacent to the footrest assembly of a wheelchair to cause latching and releasing of the footrest assembly for rotation about a vertical axis. As the work-engaging member is turned by a rotatable means a surface thereon which is spaced from the axis of rotation slidably contacts the footrest assembly to push the footrest assembly latch and causes the footrest assembly to swing to the side of the wheelchair. Rotation of the work-engaging member in the opposite direction causes the device to contact a surface of the footrest assembly thereby laterally urging the footrest assembly around the vertical axis so as to reposition and cause the latching of the footrest assembly into a locked position in front of the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventors: Harold C. Thornton, Jr., Joseph W. Miller, Bruce E. Wilson, James D. Wolfenbarger
  • Patent number: 4580348
    Abstract: A workpiece gaging system includes carriage structure for a gaging part, movable longitudinally and laterally, and a rotor to rotate that structure; also indicator means is operatively connected with the part to indicate the status of engagement, displacement, or need for displacement, of the gaging part relative to a surface or surfaces (such as pipe threads) to be gaged, as at multiple locations. Measurement encoding and signal processing means are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Hydril Company
    Inventors: William L. De Boynton, Frederick C. Lee, Bruce E. Wilson, John F. O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 4559711
    Abstract: A workpiece gaging system includes carriage structure for a gaging part, movable longitudinally and laterally, and a rotor to rotate that structure; also indicator means is operatively connected with the part to indicate the status of engagement, displacement, or need for displacement, of the gaging part relative to a surface or surfaces (such as pipe threads) to be gaged, as at multiple locations. Measurement encoding and signal processing means are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Hydril Company
    Inventors: William L. De Boynton, Frederick C. Lee, Bruce E. Wilson, John F. O'Rourke