Patents by Inventor James Patrick Simmermon

James Patrick Simmermon 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).

  • Method and apparatus for utilization of domain name system for efficient certificate data retrieval in plug and charge ecosystems
    Patent number: 12659309
    Abstract: A method and system for improving the efficiency of locating a pool operator in a Plug and Charge ecosystem. The method includes receiving an identifier associated with a user, using a Domain Name System (DNS) as a reference engine for the received identifier, generating a fully qualified domain name using the received identifier, and directing the fully qualified domain name to an internet address of a corresponding pool operator. The system includes one or more processors, a DNS, a fully qualified domain name generator, and a directing module. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: IRDETO B.V.
    Inventors: James Patrick Simmermon, Darlene Riley Nepean
  • Method and Apparatus for Plug and Charge Ecosystems with Multiple Service Providers
    Publication number: 20260105139
    Abstract: A method and system for managing multiple Plug and Charge mobility service provider charging contracts outside a vehicle by installing a single contract certificate that can map to one or many mobility service provider charging contracts. After the authentication of the contract certificate, the mapping of the contract certificate to a charging contract is accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas Kelvin Clarke, Ian Gordon Auty, Kyle James Ammann, Adam Wilkinson, James Patrick Simmermon, Evan Clough, Carla Trevino Navarro
  • Method and Apparatus for Utilization of Domain Name System for Efficient Certificate Data Retrieval in Plug and Charge Ecosystems
    Publication number: 20250184321
    Abstract: A method and system for improving the efficiency of locating a pool operator in a Plug and Charge ecosystem. The method includes receiving an identifier associated with a user, using a Domain Name System (DNS) as a reference engine for the received identifier, generating a fully qualified domain name using the received identifier, and directing the fully qualified domain name to an internet address of a corresponding pool operator. The system includes one or more processors, a DNS, a fully qualified domain name generator, and a directing module. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: James Patrick Simmermon, Darlene Riley Nepean