Patents by Inventor Dominik J. Schmidt

Dominik J. Schmidt 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: 11103167
    Abstract: Presented are systems and methods that perform noninvasive glucose monitoring using mid-infrared self-emission of the human body that acts as a background radiation emitter. Various embodiments accomplish this by taking advantage of the guided-mode resonance (GMR) effect in a number of bandpass filters that are constructed as an array of coplanar filters. The filter array acts as a spectral separator that uses a grating layer and a thin film waveguide to form reflection and transmission filters for particular wavelengths. Unlike, common multi-layer optical filter designs that utilize numerous individual optical filters, a novel GMR filter design comprises an array of filters that may be fabricated from CMOS-compatible materials using only a few thin film and grating layers to filter light. Advantageously, this reduces manufacturing cost and allows for simultaneous monitoring of a number of wavelengths of the glucose spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Yen-Chun Yeh, Sheng Yang, Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180228410
    Abstract: Presented are systems and methods that perform noninvasive glucose monitoring using mid-infrared self-emission of the human body that acts as a background radiation emitter. Various embodiments accomplish this by taking advantage of the guided-mode resonance (GMR) effect in a number of bandpass filters that are constructed as an array of coplanar filters. The filter array acts as a spectral separator that uses a grating layer and a thin film waveguide to form reflection and transmission filters for particular wavelengths. Unlike, common multi-layer optical filter designs that utilize numerous individual optical filters, a novel GMR filter design comprises an array of filters that may be fabricated from CMOS-compatible materials using only a few thin film and grating layers to filter light. Advantageously, this reduces manufacturing cost and allows for simultaneous monitoring of a number of wavelengths of the glucose spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Yen-Chun Yeh, Sheng Yang, Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180220960
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure take advantage of a modified Predicted Heat Strain Model (PHSM) and heat balance equation to accurately determine a calorie expenditure. In various embodiments this is accomplished by using a novel sensor system to gather sensor data comprising a sweat rate and ambient conditions and applying the sensor data to a modified PHSM that distinguishes between normal cases and extreme cases in which body heat can and cannot be efficiently dissipated through sweating. By using a dual method to calculate metabolic rate based on these conditions, the PHSM allows to accurately determine a calorie expenditure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Sheng Yang, Yen-Chun Yeh, Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120173864
    Abstract: A processor includes a scalar computation unit; a vector co-processor coupled to the scalar computation unit; and one or more function-specific engines coupled to the scalar computation unit, the engines adapted to minimize data exchange penalties by processing small in-out bit slices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
    Inventors: Dominik J. Schmidt, Robert Warren Sherburne, JR.
  • Patent number: 8090928
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a processor includes a scalar computation unit; a vector co-processor coupled to the scalar computation unit; and one or more function-specific engines coupled to the scalar computation unit, where the engines are adapted to minimize data exchange penalties by processing small in-out bit slices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
    Inventors: Dominik J. Schmidt, Robert Warren Sherburne, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8005053
    Abstract: A method for data transmission over first and second media that overlaps in frequency includes computing one or more time division multiple access (TDMA) time-slot channels to be shared between the first and second media for data transmission; allocating one or more time-slot channels to the first medium for data transmission; allocating one or more of the remaining time-slot channels to the second medium for data transmission; and instructing transceivers for the first and second media to communicate only in their allocated time-slot channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7924878
    Abstract: A multi-mode wireless device on a single substrate includes an analog portion and a digital portion integrated on the single substrate. The analog portion includes a cellular radio core; and a short-range wireless transceiver core. The digital portion includes a multi-processor core with a master processor coupled to a router which distributes data from the radio chip to a serial-parallel array of DSP processors, each of which is connected to multiple DSP coprocessors. This arrangement allows for decoding both complex protocols at low data rates (like GPRS), simple protocols at high data rates (like 802.11A) and complex protocols at high data rates (like WCDMA), using the same hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100130248
    Abstract: A method for data transmission over first and second media that overlaps in frequency includes computing one or more time division multiple access (TDMA) time-slot channels to be shared between the first and second media for data transmission; allocating one or more time-slot channels to the first medium for data transmission; allocating one or more of the remaining time-slot channels to the second medium for data transmission; and instructing transceivers for the first and second media to communicate only in their allocated time-slot channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7684807
    Abstract: Systems and methods wirelessly communicate data over a plurality of cellular channels by requesting an allocation of cellular frequency channels from a mobile station to a base station; allocating available frequency channels in response to the request from the mobile station; and bonding the available frequency channels to communicate data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7656845
    Abstract: A method for data transmission over first and second media that overlaps in frequency includes computing one or more time division multiple access (TDMA) time-slot channels to be shared between the first and second media for data transmission; allocating one or more time-slot channels to the first medium for data transmission; allocating one or more of the remaining time-slot channels to the second medium for data transmission; and instructing transceivers for the first and second media to communicate only in their allocated time-slot channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7610070
    Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a reconfigurable antenna and one or more wireless transceivers coupled to the antenna. The reconfigurable antenna can be dynamically configured to transmit and receive wireless signals at a plurality of frequencies and bandwidths. A processor core is coupled to the reconfigurable antenna and the wireless transceivers. The processor core dynamically controls the configurations of the reconfigurable antenna and processes the wireless signals transmitted and received at the plurality of frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7569874
    Abstract: A microelectronic product and the method for manufacturing the product are provided. A source and drain are spaced from one another in a first direction and are connected to opposing ends of a channel to provide a set voltage. First and second gates are spaced from one another in a second direction surrounding a portion of the channel to allow for application and removal of a gate voltage. Application of the gate voltage repels majority carriers in the channel to reduce the current that conducts between the source and drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7525569
    Abstract: An apparatus captures a digital image from a film-based camera having a chamber to receive a film cartridge and a take-up spool to advance the film after each shot. The apparatus includes a cartridge shaped to fit in the camera film chamber, the cartridge including a processor, a storage unit coupled to the processor, and an input output unit coupled to the processor. The cartridge houses a flexible strip having one end coupled to the cartridge and the other end adapted to be wound on the camera take-up spool, the flexible strip containing one or more imaging arrays deposited thereon to capture the digital image, each of the imaging arrays communicating with the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Gallitzin Allegheny LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7526267
    Abstract: A multi-mode wireless device on a single substrate includes an analog portion and a digital portion integrated on the single substrate. The analog portion includes a cellular radio core; and a short-range wireless transceiver core. The digital portion integrated on the substrate includes a reconfigurable processor core coupled to the cellular radio core and the short-range wireless transceiver core, the reconfigurable processor adapted to handle a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The digital portion also includes a high-density memory array core coupled to the reconfigurable multi-processor core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Gallitzin Allegheny LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7463140
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for parallel testing one or more wireless devices using a single wireless command, each device including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The system includes a tester adapted to exercise the wireless devices, including: a transceiver adapted to communicate with each wireless device; and a computer coupled to the transceiver, the computer adapted to test all wireless devices in parallel by issuing a single test command using a wireless signal, the computer adapted to store test patterns and test results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Gallitzin Allegheny LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7378688
    Abstract: A microelectric product and the method for manufacturing the product are provided. A source and drain are spaced from one another in a first direction and are connected to opposing ends of a channel to provide a set voltage. First and second gates are spaced from one another in a second direction surrounding a portion of the channel to allow for application and removal of a gate voltage. Application of the gate voltage repels majority carriers in the channel to reduce the current that conducts between the source and drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7366542
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for securing a wireless communication medium are disclosed. The apparatus uses a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The method includes determining a SIM card insertion and if so, accessing SIM data and transmitting the SIM data to a base station for comparison with a local copy of authorized user data file; granting mobile unit access to base station if the information matches and otherwise indicating an access failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Gallitzin Allegheny LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080061325
    Abstract: A microelectronic product and the method for manufacturing the product are provided. A source and drain are spaced from one another in a first direction and are connected to opposing ends of a channel to provide a set voltage. First and second gates are spaced from one another in a second direction surrounding a portion of the channel to allow for application and removal of a gate voltage. Application of the gate voltage repels majority carriers in the channel to reduce the current that conducts between the source and drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7260424
    Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a reconfigurable antenna and one or more wireless transceivers coupled to the antenna. The reconfigurable antenna can be dynamically configured to transmit and receive wireless signals at a plurality of frequencies and bandwidths. A processor core is coupled to the reconfigurable antenna and the wireless transceivers. The processor core dynamically controls the configurations of the reconfigurable antenna and processes the wireless signals transmitted and received at the plurality of frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: RE42232
    Abstract: A set of radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits includes a transmit chip having a power amplifier and a receive chip adapted to work with the transmit chip. The receive chip has one or more low noise amplifiers to receive RF signals, and a processor coupled to the low noise amplifiers, the processor transmitting data through the transmit chip and receiving data from the on-chip low noise amplifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
    Inventor: Dominik J. Schmidt