Patents by Inventor Jacob Nieman

Jacob Nieman 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: 10271336
    Abstract: Smart channel selection for autonomous initiators of peer-to-peer groups is disclosed. A device acting as an initiator device of a peer-to-peer group may configure the group by selecting a channel for the peer-to-peer group, where the selected channel is also the best channel available for potential group member devices to connect to a network having a coverage area in which the initiator device operates. Group member devices operating, or potentially operating, on the peer-to-peer connection will then select the best channel if they connect to the network, and use the same channel for both the peer-to-peer and network connections. Group member devices will then not be required to operate in a multi-channel mode. In embodiments, the best channel may be selected by the initiator device, for example, by determining that the channel has the highest signal strength or the fastest data rate of channels as measured at the group initiator, or by other suitable criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Nieman, Kushal Narkhede, Uday Hegde
  • Publication number: 20170105222
    Abstract: Smart channel selection for autonomous initiators of peer-to-peer groups is disclosed. A device acting as an initiator of a peer-to-peer group may configure the group h selecting a channel for the peer-to-peer group from determining the best channel available for potential group member devices to also connect to a network having a coverage area in which the initiator device operates. Group member devices operating, or potentially operating, on the peer-to-peer connection will then select the same best channel if they connect to the network and use the same channel for both the peer-to-peer and network connections. Group member devices will then not be required to operate in a multi-channel mode. In embodiments, the best channel may be selected by the initiator, for example, by determining that the channel has the highest signal strength or the fastest data rate of channels as measured at the group initiator, or by other suitable criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Nieman, Kushal Narkhede, Uday Hegde
  • Publication number: 20110095045
    Abstract: A combination of a body filler and a container for dispensing the body filler, including a filler having a density adapted for containment in the container. The filler includes at least a thermoplastic microsphere and a polyester resin. A container stores and dispenses the filler. The container includes a closable opening, a cylindrical wall, a closure for selective closing the opening, and a plug axially movable within the cylindrical wall of the container. The container plug pushes against a volume of the filler to urge the filler through and opening of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: James H. Speck, Jacob Niemans, Bart Gravendeel