Patents by Inventor Jack Steenstra

Jack Steenstra 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: 9443255
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for implementing resource and/or location-based matching services between a wireless terminal (e.g., mobile phone) user and one or more resources. A novel infrastructure supports resource and/or location based matching services over a wireless network. A back-end system includes a database, server, and match engine that are configured match a user with one or more resources based on the user's characteristics, preferences, and/or location. Such resources include (1) other users, (2) targeted advertising, (3) businesses/networking opportunities, and/or (4) locate a nearby service or store. A flexible database architecture supports application-specific resources which facilitate the deployment of various matching services. Application developers are thus able to implement different resource-matching applications for wireless devices through a common back-end infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Alexander Gantman, Kirk S. Taylor, Liren Chen
  • Patent number: 9402156
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a location based service to create a social network, comprising activating a feature from a wireless terminal, registering from the wireless terminal with a location based service associated with the feature, creating a profile of a user of the feature, and displaying candidates based on the profile and based on the geographic location of the candidates. A Global Positioning System (GPS) may be used to geographically locate active users of a feature. An activity map may be associated with a feature, the activity map displaying active users of the feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Kirk Steven Taylor, Liren Chen, Alexander Gantman
  • Publication number: 20160210160
    Abstract: A portable self-contained node computer is provided. The portable self-contained node computer connects to a host computer. The host computer allows the portable node computer to access its peripheral input/output devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander GANTMAN, Gregory ROSE, Jack STEENSTRA, Liren CHEN, Adam J. DREW
  • Patent number: 9274815
    Abstract: A portable self-contained node apparatus establishes a connection to a host apparatus having one or more peripheral devices connected directly thereto. The node apparatus is configured to view the one or more peripheral devices while being unaware of the host apparatus, and to act as a master device interacting directly with the one or more peripheral devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Alexander Gantman, Gregory Rose, Jack Steenstra, Liren Chen, Adam J. Drew
  • Patent number: 9143337
    Abstract: One example provides a broadcast device configured to display an advertisement for viewing by a user and a mobile client device configured to capture information relating to the advertisement from the broadcast device. The mobile client device determines whether the captured information is sufficient to allow the mobile client device to generate an electronic coupon. If it is, the mobile client device generates a coupon may be stored in the mobile client device and subsequently presented at a point-of-sale device as part of a transaction. If the captured information is insufficient, the mobile client device may request additional information from an advertiser server either directly or via the broadcast device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Alexander Gantman, Jack Steenstra, John Noerenberg, Randy Mouber, Jennifer Kentro
  • Patent number: 9058732
    Abstract: A method of wireless communication includes maintaining user profile information, receiving a plurality of position locations, correlating the received position locations to determine failed correlations, determining blackout periods based on whether there is a gap in the received position locations, obtaining location information for the failed correlations and the blackout periods, updating the user profile information based on the obtained location information, receiving an emergency notification, and responding to the emergency notification based on at least one of the user profile information or an emergency position location received with the emergency notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: An M. Chen, Jack Steenstra
  • Patent number: 8942689
    Abstract: A remote administrator to allow a caregiver to configure a user's wireless device includes a master software client in the remote administrator and a controllable software client in the wireless device. Commands transmitted to the wireless device from the remote administrator allow the caregiver to configure the user's wireless device based on user initiated configuration requested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Kirk Taylor, Liren Chen, Paul Hedtke, Richard J. Lobovsky
  • Publication number: 20140364152
    Abstract: Implementations relate to systems and methods for localized notification that provide localized information to one or more mobile devices in a wireless communication system that are located in one or more geographical regions. The wireless communication system includes a localized notification server that responds to geographically-targeted broadcast requests and localized service or information requests. The localized notification server localizes components of the wireless communication system into sets of localized components that provide wireless communication service to mobile devices in the specific geographical regions. In response to a request to broadcast to a target geographical region, the localized notification server identifies a set of localized components associated with the target geographical region. The localized notification server then broadcasts information to mobile devices actively serviced by the set of localized components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kirk Taylor, Liren Chen, Jack Steenstra, Guilherme Hoefel, Yang Zhang, Zhiheng Mao, Santosh Gopalan
  • Patent number: 8867390
    Abstract: A close-loop quality of service system is provided that collects real-time network performance indicators at the physical, data link and network layers. Using those indicators, the system dynamically controls the network traffic in order to achieve improved performance according to the priority and policy defined by a data user or system/network administrator. Several features of this quality of service system includes (1) dynamic maximum bandwidth reallocation, (2) dynamic maximum packet sizing, (3) adaptive policing, and/or (4) real-time link status feedbacks to make more efficient use of available bandwidth and adjust to transmission requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Liren Chen, Jack Steenstra, Kirk S. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8797214
    Abstract: A wireless device provides location data concerning an object by use of geolocation in order to provide distance tracking and local location techniques in order to provide local tracking. The geolocation and local location techniques may be implemented at the same time or individually, reconfigurable on demand, in both the tracking and tracked devices. The tracked wireless device includes a wireless communication circuit capable of communication with a multiuser wireless subscriber network. A geolocation reading circuit provides GPS or similar location data and is capable of obtaining geolocation data concerning the object. A local locating device parses local location data, and an indication is provided of geolocation based on the geolocation data, and is further responsive to the local location data which is used to modify the geolocation data with the local location data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Kirk S. Taylor, Jack Steenstra, Liren Chen
  • Publication number: 20140213303
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a location based service to create a social network, comprising activating a feature from a wireless terminal, registering from the wireless terminal with a location based service associated with the feature, creating a profile of a user of the feature, and displaying candidates based on the profile and based on the geographic location of the candidates. A Global Positioning System (GPS) may be used to geographically locate active users of a feature. An activity map may be associated with a feature, the activity map displaying active users of the feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack STEENSTRA, Kirk Steven TAYLOR, Liren CHEN, Alexander GANTMAN
  • Publication number: 20140149217
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for implementing resource and/or location-based matching services between a wireless terminal (e.g., mobile phone) user and one or more resources. A novel infrastructure supports resource and/or location based matching services over a wireless network. A back-end system includes a database, server, and match engine that are configured match a user with one or more resources based on the user's characteristics, preferences, and/or location. Such resources include (1) other users, (2) targeted advertising, (3) businesses/networking opportunities, and/or (4) locate a nearby service or store. A flexible database architecture supports application-specific resources which facilitate the deployment of various matching services. Application developers are thus able to implement different resource-matching applications for wireless devices through a common back-end infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack STEENSTRA, Alexander GANTMAN, Kirk S. TAYLOR, Liren CHEN
  • Patent number: 8688143
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a location based service to create a social network, comprising activating a feature from a wireless terminal, registering from the wireless terminal with a location based service associated with the feature, creating a profile of a user of the feature, and displaying candidates based on the profile and based on the geographic location of the candidates. A Global Positioning System (GPS) may be used to geographically locate active users of a feature. An activity map may be associated with a feature, the activity map displaying active users of the feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Kirk Steven Taylor, Liren Chen, Alexander Gantman
  • Patent number: 8688148
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for implementing resource and/or location-based matching services between a wireless terminal (e.g., mobile phone) user and one or more resources. A novel infrastructure supports resource and/or location based matching services over a wireless network. A back-end system includes a database, server, and match engine that are configured match a user with one or more resources based on the user's characteristics, preferences, and/or location. Such resources include (1) other users, (2) targeted advertising, (3) businesses/networking opportunities, and/or (4) locate a nearby service or store. A flexible database architecture supports application-specific resources which facilitate the deployment of various matching services. Application developers are thus able to implement different resource-matching applications for wireless devices through a common back-end infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Alexander Gantman, Kirk S. Taylor, Liren Chen
  • Patent number: 8643544
    Abstract: Location of a wireless communication device is determined by a combination of geolocation and a detection of augmenting data such as acceleration and/or speed over time measurements. A last known terrestrial navigation fix is established based on reliable terrestrial navigation or GPS data. A zone of valid location fixes based on the last known terrestrial navigation fix and an output of a rate detection circuit can be established. A weighted average is taken of using independent location measurement and detected location using last known reliable position plus change in position by integrating position changes over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Kirk S. Taylor, Liren Chen, Jack Steenstra
  • Patent number: 8638236
    Abstract: A method of wireless communication includes transmitting configuration information to a tactile pressure sensor apparatus, receiving pressure sensor data from the tactile pressure sensor apparatus based on the configuration information, and providing the received tactile pressure sensor data to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: An M. Chen, Jack Steenstra
  • Patent number: 8626149
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and software to monitor, troubleshoot, or diagnose one or more specialty modules associated with a portable communication device are provided. The methods, apparatuses, and software identify the specialty module, obtain and execute procedures to monitor, test, or diagnose the specialty module. If unsatisfactory, error, defective or the like performance is identified, a solution is applied to correct the performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack Steenstra, Guilherme Luiz Karnas Hoefel, Liren Chen, Kirk S. Taylor, Lucian Suta, Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8614646
    Abstract: Techniques for adjusting one or more antenna parameters to optimize the performance of a wireless device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a variable antenna match is provided with a control signal for selecting a preferred antenna match setting. The preferred antenna match setting may correspond to the setting having a best signal quality metric. In a further embodiment, a variable antenna electrical length module is provided with a control signal for selecting a preferred antenna electrical length. Further techniques for accommodating multiple antennas are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Yang Zhang, Jack Steenstra, Ernest T. Ozaki, Jui-Yao Lin, Kirk S. Taylor, Liren Chen, Guilherme Luiz Karnas Hoefel
  • Patent number: 8610632
    Abstract: Techniques for adjusting one or more antenna parameters to optimize the performance of a wireless device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a variable antenna electrical length module is provided with a control signal for selecting a preferred antenna electrical length. Further techniques for accommodating multiple antennas are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Yang Zhang, Jack Steenstra, Ernest T. Ozaki, Jui-Yao Lin, Kirk S. Taylor, Liren Chen, Guilherme Luiz Karnas Hoefel
  • Patent number: 8428098
    Abstract: A scheme is provided for determining the geographical location of an active IP device coupled to an IP network. A network path to the user device is obtained to identify a last hop device having a known first geographical location. A last leg distance between the last hop device and the user device is calculated. The last leg bandwidth, propagation time, and propagation speed are also characterized to more accurately determine the last leg distance. By combining the known first geographical location and the distance of the last hop device and user device, a geographical location for the user device is obtained. To improve the accuracy of the geographical location of the user device, multiple last hop devices with known geographical locations are employed to obtain multiple geographical areas for the user device. The intersection or overlap of these geographical areas indicates a refined geographical location of the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Liren Chen, Jack Steenstra, Kirk S. Taylor, John W. Noerenberg, II