Patents by Inventor Johnny T. Homer

Johnny T. Homer 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).

  • RF doppler bio-signal sensor for continuous heart rate variability and blood pressure monitoring
    Patent number: 9924880
    Abstract: A method implemented by a device to measure a bodily parameter includes transmitting, by a transmit (Tx) antenna of an antenna pair, a first radar pulse to a receive (Rx) antenna of the antenna pair. The method also includes receiving, by the receive (Rx) antenna, the first radar pulse. The first radar pulse travels through a radar target between the Tx antenna and the Rx antenna. The method further includes transmitting, by the Tx antenna, a second radar pulse to the Rx antenna. In addition the method includes receiving, by the Rx antenna, the second radar pulse, wherein the second radar pulse travels through the radar target between the Tx antenna and the Rx antenna. The method also includes determining a bodily parameter within the radar target as a function of the transmission and the reception of the first radar pulse and the second radar pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Insoo Kim, Daquan Huang, Jungsuek Oh, Yusuf A. Bhagat, Sean D. Lai, Johnny T. Homer
  • RF DOPPLER BIO-SIGNAL SENSOR FOR CONTINUOUS HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160228010
    Abstract: A method implemented by a device to measure a bodily parameter includes transmitting, by a transmit (Tx) antenna of an antenna pair, a first radar pulse to a receive (Rx) antenna of the antenna pair. The method also includes receiving, by the receive (Rx) antenna, the first radar pulse. The first radar pulse travels through a radar target between the Tx antenna and the Rx antenna. The method further includes transmitting, by the Tx antenna, a second radar pulse to the Rx antenna. In addition the method includes receiving, by the Rx antenna, the second radar pulse, wherein the second radar pulse travels through the radar target between the Tx antenna and the Rx antenna. The method also includes determining a bodily parameter within the radar target as a function of the transmission and the reception of the first radar pulse and the second radar pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Insoo Kim, Daquan Huang, Jungsuek Oh, Yusuf A. Bhagat, Sean D. Lai, Johnny T. Homer
  • Method and system for partitioning gain for wireless radio frequency integrated circuits
    Patent number: 8457259
    Abstract: A method for partitioning gain for a wireless radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) is provided. The method includes receiving an overall gain at the RFIC from a baseband controller that is coupled to the RFIC. The overall gain is then partitioned in the RFIC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley, Lup M. Loh
  • Method and system for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic
    Patent number: 7756226
    Abstract: A method for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic is provided. The method includes receiving a logarithmic gain signal. A shift signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A remainder signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A linear gain is applied to a digital input signal based on the shift signal and the remainder signal to generate a digital output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley
  • Method and system for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic
    Publication number: 20080013652
    Abstract: A method for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic is provided. The method includes receiving a logarithmic gain signal. A shift signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A remainder signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A linear gain is applied to a digital input signal based on the shift signal and the remainder signal to generate a digital output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley
  • Method and system for partitioning gain for wireless radio frequency integrated circuits
    Publication number: 20080014889
    Abstract: A method for partitioning gain for a wireless radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) is provided. The method includes receiving an overall gain at the RFIC from a baseband controller that is coupled to the RFIC. The overall gain is then partitioned in the RFIC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley, Lup M. Loh