Patents by Inventor Joseph Michael SCHAEFER

Joseph Michael SCHAEFER 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: 12348305
    Abstract: A first device includes a processor, a wireless communication device in data communication with the processor, and a hardware storage device in data communication with the processor. The hardware storage device includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the host device to compare a Quality of Server Subtype (QoS-Subtype) value to a matching rule of a policy table stored on the hardware storage device, determine a transmission policy based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype value, wherein the transmission policy includes a transmission rate with a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype, and transmit a transmission to a second device according to the transmission policy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Kant Chintalapudi, Stanley William Adermann, Gopala Srihari Narlanka, Perry Victor Lea, Steven William Ranta, Joseph Michael Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20240430922
    Abstract: Short-term fading can be addressed through channel hopping mechanisms in the time scale of few milliseconds. Existing do not address short-term fading. For example, Wi-Fi channel change mechanisms take several 100 ms to perform a channel change. Short-term fading lasts around 80 ms and those methods would not detect or solve issues with missing packets at this speed. The present disclosure proposes a novel method where, a computer and all other devices, e.g., a game console and game controllers, switch channels every 8 to 16 ms through a pre-agreed upon channel sequence. Thus, even if one of the channels is undergoing a deep fade, the controllers/console will be able to leverage other channels to minimize packet loss rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Krishna Kant CHINTALAPUDI, Joseph Michael Schaefer, Gopala Sri Hari Narlanka, Hao Yin
  • Patent number: 12068625
    Abstract: A charging and storage system provides a support on which the electronic device, such as a tablet is stored and charged within a housing. The support angles downward such that the support is not level. The tablet is stored on the support not level to allow for any liquids to drain away from the tablet. The charger and support are secured within a removable charging unit that secures to the housing. Removal of the charging unit removes the support, the charger, and a lock that secures the tablet within the charging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: TECH FRIENDS, INC.
    Inventors: Bobby L Shipman, Jr., Bryan D. Taylor, Bobby L. Shipman, III, Joshua L. Parrish, Joseph Michael Schaefer, III, Mark Haney
  • Publication number: 20230336228
    Abstract: A method of managing wireless communication between electronic devices includes, at a first electronic device, transmitting a first downlink transmission from the first electronic device to a second electronic device and receiving a first response from the second electronic device at the first electronic device, wherein the first response includes a downlink channel quality information (CQI). The method further includes determining a per-subcarrier CQI based at least partially on the downlink CQI and determining an output modulation and coding scheme (MCS) based at least partially on the per-subcarrier CQI. After determining the output MCS, the method includes selecting a selected MCS based at least partially on the output MCS and setting an MCS of the first electronic device to the selected MCS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Krishna Kant CHINTALAPUDI, Hao YIN, Perry Victor LEA, Gopala Srihari NARLANKA, Stanley William ADERMANN, Joseph Michael SCHAEFER, Ranveer CHANDRA
  • Publication number: 20230155716
    Abstract: A first device includes a processor, a wireless communication device in data communication with the processor, and a hardware storage device in data communication with the processor. The hardware storage device includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the host device to compare a Quality of Server Subtype (QoS-Subtype) value to a matching rule of a policy table stored on the hardware storage device, determine a transmission policy based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype value, wherein the transmission policy includes a transmission rate with a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype, and transmit a transmission to a second device according to the transmission policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Krishna Kant CHINTALAPUDI, Stanley William ADERMANN, Gopala Srihari NARLANKA, Perry Victor LEA, Steven William RANTA, Joseph Michael SCHAEFER
  • Patent number: 11591159
    Abstract: A charging and storage system provides a conveyor system within a housing that conveys electronic devices through the housing to charging devices located withing the housing. Charging contacts on an adjustment arm adjust between a charging position that charges the electronic devices and a transport position that allows movement of the electronic devices through the housing without contacting the charging contacts. A charging device located at each charging location charges the device while the device is stored within the housing. The conveyor system moves the electronic devices to these fixed charging locations to charge the devices while storing the devices. The conveyor system releases the electronic devices to an exit ramp that guides the electronic devices to a release aperture for removal from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: TECH FRIENDS, INC.
    Inventors: Bobby L Shipman, Jr., Bryan D. Taylor, Bobby L. Shipman, III, Joshua L. Parrish, Joseph Michael Schaefer, III, Mark Haney
  • Patent number: 10368310
    Abstract: A computing device may include an accessory radio that facilitates point-to-point wireless connectivity between the computing device and one or more accessory devices. The accessory radio may periodically broadcast its presence to the one or more accessory devices while operating in an active state. The accessory radio may transition from the active state to a sleep state after a period of inactivity. The computing device may also include a general purpose radio that may facilitate general wireless connectivity between the computing device and other devices. The general purpose radio may listen for any messages that are intended for the accessory radio while the accessory radio is in the sleep state. The general purpose radio may activate the accessory radio in response to the general purpose radio receiving a message, while the accessory radio is in the sleep state, that satisfies at least one activation condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Srinivasa L. Rao, Dong Hee Pi, Mahesh Yadav, Joseph Michael Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20190053161
    Abstract: A computing device may include an accessory radio that facilitates point-to-point wireless connectivity between the computing device and one or more accessory devices. The accessory radio may periodically broadcast its presence to the one or more accessory devices while operating in an active state. The accessory radio may transition from the active state to a sleep state after a period of inactivity. The computing device may also include a general purpose radio that may facilitate general wireless connectivity between the computing device and other devices. The general purpose radio may listen for any messages that are intended for the accessory radio while the accessory radio is in the sleep state. The general purpose radio may activate the accessory radio in response to the general purpose radio receiving a message, while the accessory radio is in the sleep state, that satisfies at least one activation condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Srinivasa L. RAO, Dong Hee PI, Mahesh YADAV, Joseph Michael SCHAEFER