Patents by Inventor Joel Brand

Joel Brand 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).

  • Publication number: 20230246703
    Abstract: An optically-enhanced relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and an optically-enhanced analog self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Patent number: 11637623
    Abstract: An optically-enhanced relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and an optically-enhanced analog self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Kumu Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Patent number: 10979131
    Abstract: A relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and a self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Kumu Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Publication number: 20200259555
    Abstract: An optically-enhanced relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and an optically-enhanced analog self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Patent number: 10673519
    Abstract: An optically-enhanced relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and an optically-enhanced analog self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Kuma Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Publication number: 20190097716
    Abstract: A relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and a self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Patent number: 10177836
    Abstract: A relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and a self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Kumu Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Publication number: 20180375566
    Abstract: An optically-enhanced relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and an optically-enhanced analog self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Patent number: 9464989
    Abstract: A gas sampling device includes an analysis block defining a first portion of a chamber and a dilution block defining a second portion of the chamber. The sampling device includes an exhaust gas orifice at the first portion for withdrawing gas from the chamber in response to an applied suction, a sample gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a sample gas entering the chamber in response to the suction, and a dilution gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a dilution gas entering the chamber in response to the suction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Brand-Gaus, LLC
    Inventors: Joel A. Brand, Aron D. Gaus
  • Publication number: 20150063176
    Abstract: A relay including a first transmitter that converts a first digital transmit signal to a first analog transmit signal, a first receiver that converts a first analog receive signal to a first digital receive signal, a second transmitter that converts a second digital transmit signal to a second analog transmit signal, a second receiver that converts a second analog receive signal to a second digital receive signal, and a self-interference canceller that generates a first self-interference cancellation signal based on at least one of the first digital transmit signal and the first analog transmit signal, and combines the first self-interference cancellation signal with at least one of the first digital receive signal and the first analog receive signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Hong, Jeffrey Mehlman, Joel Brand, Jung-Il Choi, Mayank Jain
  • Publication number: 20130299718
    Abstract: A gas sampling device includes an analysis block defining a first portion of a chamber and a dilution block defining a second portion of the chamber. The sampling device includes an exhaust gas orifice at the first portion for withdrawing gas from the chamber in response to an applied suction, a sample gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a sample gas entering the chamber in response to the suction, and a dilution gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a dilution gas entering the chamber in response to the suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Brand-Gaus, LLC
    Inventors: Joel A. Brand, Aron D. Gaus
  • Patent number: 8511141
    Abstract: A gas sampling device includes an analysis block defining a first portion of a chamber and a dilution block defining a second portion of the chamber. The sampling device includes an exhaust gas orifice at the first portion for withdrawing gas from the chamber in response to an applied suction, a sample gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a sample gas entering the chamber in response to the suction, and a dilution gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a dilution gas entering the chamber in response to the suction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Brand-Gaus, LLC
    Inventors: Joel A. Brand, Aron D. Gaus
  • Patent number: 8111816
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling a subscriber to interrupt a review of messages in a voice mail system (VMS), to make a call or take some other action, and to return to the same position as occupied at the time of interruption in the review of messages in the VMS. In response to an indication from the subscriber's communication to leave the review, an identifier is created to mark the position of the subscriber's communication in the review. The identifier is stored in the VMS. The VMS transmits a release message with respect to the subscriber's communication, the message including a copy of the identifier. The message may be a GR-1120 message including a remote operations (RO) parameter with the copy of the identifier. In response to the release message, a service control point (SCP) stores the copy of the identifier and causes whatever action is indicated in the message to be taken with respect to the subscriber's communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Joel Brand, Robert E. Braudes
  • Publication number: 20110146378
    Abstract: A gas sampling device includes an analysis block defining a first portion of a chamber and a dilution block defining a second portion of the chamber. The sampling device includes an exhaust gas orifice at the first portion for withdrawing gas from the chamber in response to an applied suction, a sample gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a sample gas entering the chamber in response to the suction, and a dilution gas orifice at the second portion to modify passage of a dilution gas entering the chamber in response to the suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BRAND-GAUS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel A. Brand, Aron D. Gaus
  • Patent number: 7933390
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that allow for the exchange of voice mail messages between different VMSs of different service providers and/or in different networks by the transmission of such messages through a data network using a standard protocol of the data network. Methods and systems also are disclosed that validate message transactions among subscribers receiving regional messaging services over the PSTN. The subscribers are located in different geographic areas and may be provided their voice, facsimile or data messaging services by different companies. The present invention validates passing messages (data) among customers of potentially different companies located in different areas by assessing the validity of the transaction in light of a number of conditions, including applicable regulatory or business conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: James Carlton Bedingfield, Neil Gilmartin, Maria Adamczyk, Navneet Patel, N. Peter Hill, Gary J. Leonard, Alan R. Blackburn, Robert E. Braudes, Gary Lamothe, Ann V. McLaughlin, Donald H. Barstow, Doug Varney, Joel Brand
  • Patent number: 7760860
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling a subscriber to reply to a voice mail message that has been made available for the subscriber at a voice mail system (VMS). In response to an indication, the VMS transmits a release message with respect to the subscriber's communication to the VMS, which communication then is terminated to an intelligent network element (INE). The INE originates a call to the party to whom the subscriber desires to reply. The subscriber's communication and the INE's call are bridged to form the reply call from the subscriber to the party. The VMS is not included in the call path. After the reply call is concluded, the bridge is dismantled, the IP is released, and the subscriber's communication is returned to interaction with the VMS without the subscriber having to make a separate call into the VMS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Joel Brand
  • Patent number: 7646856
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that allow for the exchange of voice mail messages between different VMSs of different service providers and/or in different networks by the transmission of such messages through a data network using a standard protocol of the data network. Methods and systems also are disclosed that validate message transactions among subscribers receiving regional messaging services over the PSTN. The subscribers are located in different geographic areas and may be provided their voice, facsimile or data messaging services by different companies. The present invention validates passing messages (data) among customers of potentially different companies located in different areas by assessing the validity of the transaction in light of a number of conditions, including applicable regulatory or business conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: James Carlton Bedingfield, Neil Gilmartin, Maria Adamczyk, Navneet Patel, N. Peter Hill, Gary J. Leonard, Alan R. Blackburn, Robert E. Braudes, Gary Lamothe, Ann V. McLaughlin, Donald H. Barstow, Doug Varney, Joel Brand
  • Publication number: 20090024837
    Abstract: Described are a system and method for language specification. The device may include (a) a processor running an operating system and (b) an image capturing device scanning an image. The operating system is configured to display a user interface. The image includes data that is transmitted to the operating system to execute a language installation protocol. The protocol indicates a display language for the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Joel Brand
  • Patent number: 7436940
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling a subscriber to reply to a voice mail message that has been made available for the subscriber at a voice mail system (VMS). In response to an indication, the VMS transmits a release message with respect to the subscriber's communication to the VMS, which communication then is terminated to an intelligent network element (INE). The INE originates a call to the party to whom the subscriber desires to reply. The subscriber's communication and the INE's call are bridged to form the reply call from the subscriber to the party. The VMS is not included in the call path. After the reply call is concluded, the bridge is dismantled, the IP is released, and the subscriber's communication is returned to interaction with the VMS without the subscriber having to make a separate call into the VMS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Joel Brand
  • Publication number: 20080187113
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling a subscriber to interrupt a review of messages in a voice mail system (VMS), to make a call or take some other action, and to return to the same position as occupied at the time of interruption in the review of messages in the VMS. In response to an indication from the subscriber's communication to leave the review, an identifier is created to mark the position of the subscriber's communication in the review. The identifier is stored in the VMS. The VMS transmits a release message with respect to the subscriber's communication, the message including a copy of the identifier. The message may be a GR-1120 message including a remote operations (RO) parameter with the copy of the identifier. In response to the release message, a service control point (SCP) stores the copy of the identifier and causes whatever action is indicated in the message to be taken with respect to the subscriber's communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc.,formerly known as BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Joel Brand, Robert E. Braudes