Patents by Inventor KEVIN A. LI

KEVIN A. LI 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).

  • Three dimensional building blocks
    Patent number: 9400569
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products describe physical structures for interactive computer displays. A tangible, three-dimensional structure has an interior and an exterior surface. A bundle of optical fibers propagates light through the interior to the exterior surface of the three-dimensional structure. A magnet in the three-dimensional structure produces an attractive force, and a marker on the exterior surface identifies the three-dimensional structure and the magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Li
  • Historical Presentation of Search Results
    Publication number: 20160210291
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products historically arrange search results according to subject matter. A database of content associates different website links to different classifications of subject matter. The database of content, however, also associates each website link as an event in a timeline of events related to the subject matter. When the database of content is queried for the subject matter, search results are historically arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Anthony Ko-Ping Chien
  • Methods, systems, and products for image displays
    Patent number: 9377574
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products illuminate display devices. An image is injected into a waveguide. The image propagates at total internal reflectance within the waveguide. A frustrator withdraws a frustrated image from the waveguide, and the frustrated image may be displayed to a viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Li
  • SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES AND OTHER SWEETENERS
    Publication number: 20160150812
    Abstract: A sweetener composition comprises Steviol Glycoside Reb A, Steviol Glycoside Reb C, Steviol Glycoside Reb D, and at least one other secondary non-Steviol sweetener, in which Reb A has a mass percentage content of from about 0.01 to about 30.0%, Reb C has a mass percentage content of from about 0.001 to about 10.0%, and Reb D has a mass percentage content of from about 0.001 to about 10.0%, and wherein secondary non-Steviol sweetener has a mass percentage content of from about 50.0 to about 99.99%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Yong Luke Zhang, Cunbiao Kevin Li
  • Methods, systems, and products for monitoring health
    Patent number: 9333048
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products monitor a person's regimen for medicinal and dietary restrictions. When the person's regimen requires a liquid medication or supplement, an oral instrument is commanded to dispense a dosage of fluid. The oral instrument stores a reservoir of the fluid. If the oral instrument is a spoon, for example, the spoon may automatically dispense cough syrup or other medicine. A toothbrush, likewise, may automatically dispense mouthwash. A sensor may confirm presence of the oral instrument in the person's mouth, thus ensuring the dosage of fluid is ingested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, Robert Raymond Miller, II, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Electromagnetic Reflection Profiles
    Publication number: 20160041261
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products determine electromagnetic reflective characteristics of ambient environments. A wireless communications device sends a cellular impulse and receives reflections of the cellular impulse. The cellular impulse and the reflections of the cellular impulse may be compared to determine the electromagnetic reflective characteristics of an ambient environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Raymond Miller, II, Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods and apparatus for antenna tuning
    Patent number: 9236930
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for management of an antenna tuning frequency range. Frequency coverage needed for an antenna used in a portable communications device in a wireless communication network is determined based on communication protocols being used, with an active tuner being connected to a passively tuned antenna when a different frequency range is called for and with the active tuner being effectively isolated when only the range provided by the passively tuned antenna is needed to reduce the risk of RF mixing or intermodulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Niels Bonne Larsen, Kevin Li
  • Electromagnetic reflection profiles
    Patent number: 9188668
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products determine electromagnetic reflective characteristics of ambient environments. A wireless communications device sends a cellular impulse and receives reflections of the cellular impulse. The cellular impulse and the reflections of the cellular impulse may be compared to determine the electromagnetic reflective characteristics of an ambient environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Raymond Miller, Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods, Systems, and Products for Recalling and Retrieving Documentary Evidence
    Publication number: 20150317333
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products help users recall memories and search for content of those memories. When a user cannot recall a memory, the user is prompted with questions to help recall the memory. As the user answers the questions, a virtual recollection of the memory is synthesized from the answers to the questions. When the user is satisfied with the virtual recollection of the memory, a database of content may be searched for the virtual recollection of the memory. Video data, for example, may be retrieved that matches the virtual recollection of the memory. The video data is thus historical data documenting past events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Raymond Miller, II, Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods, Systems, and Products for Authentication of Users
    Publication number: 20150281209
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products authenticate users for access to devices, applications, and services. Skills of a user are learned over time, such that an electronic model of random subject matter may be generated. The user is prompted to interpret the random subject matter, such as with an electronic drawing. The user's interpretation is then compared to the electronic model of the random subject matter. If the user's interpretation matches the electronic model, the user may be authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, Robert Raymond Miller, II, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods, systems, and products for recalling and retrieving documentary evidence
    Patent number: 9110989
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products help users recall memories and search for content of those memories. When a user cannot recall a memory, the user is prompted with questions to help recall the memory. As the user answers the questions, a virtual recollection of the memory is synthesized from the answers to the questions. When the user is satisfied with the virtual recollection of the memory, a database of content may be searched for the virtual recollection of the memory. Video data, for example, may be retrieved that matches the virtual recollection of the memory. The video data is thus historical data documenting past events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Raymond Miller, Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Routing Policies for Biological Hosts
    Publication number: 20150220830
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products provide interfaces between intrahost networks and interhost networks within biological hosts. Neuroregional translations are performed to route communications to and from the biological hosts. Bioregional translations may also be performed to route communications to and from the biological hosts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, Robert Raymond Miller, II, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods, systems, and products for authentication of users
    Patent number: 9083694
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products authenticate users for access to devices, applications, and services. Skills of a user are learned over time, such that an electronic model of random subject matter may be generated. The user is prompted to interpret the random subject matter, such as with a drawing, physical arrangement, or performance. The user's interpretation is then compared to the electronic model of the random subject matter. If the user is truly who they purport to be, their interpretation will match the electronic model, thus authenticating the user. If interpretation fails to match the electronic model, authentication may be denied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, Robert Raymond Miller, II, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Gesture Detection
    Publication number: 20150130743
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products sense contactless gestures. A capacitive sensor measures capacitance during performance of a gesture. The capacitive sensor generates an output signal that is compared to a database. The database stores different output signals that are associated to different commands. The corresponding command is executed in response to the performance of the gesture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin Li
  • Gesture Detection
    Publication number: 20150123949
    Abstract: A supplemental surface area allows gesture recognition on outer surfaces of mobile devices. Inputs may be made without visual observance of display devices. Gesture control on outer surfaces permits socially acceptable, inconspicuous interactions without overt manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin Li
  • Methods, systems, and products for interfacing with neurological and biological networks
    Patent number: 9015087
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products provide interfaces between intrahost networks and interhost networks within biological hosts. Neuroregional translations are performed to route communications to and from the biological hosts. Bioregional translations may also be performed to route communications to and from the biological hosts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Li, Troy C. Meuninck, Robert Raymond Miller, II, James H. Pratt, Horst J. Schroeter, Behzad Shahraray
  • Methods, Systems, and Products for Image Displays
    Publication number: 20150036977
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products illuminate display devices. An image is injected into a waveguide. The image propagates at total internal reflectance within the waveguide. A frustrator withdraws a frustrated image from the waveguide, and the frustrated image may be displayed to a viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Li
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANTENNA TUNING
    Publication number: 20140370824
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for management of an antenna tuning frequency range. Frequency coverage needed for an antenna used in a portable communications device in a wireless communication network is determined based on communication protocols being used, with an active tuner being connected to a passively tuned antenna when a different frequency range is called for and with the active tuner being effectively isolated when only the range provided by the passively tuned antenna is needed to reduce the risk of RF mixing or intermodulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Niels Bonne LARSEN, Kevin Li
  • Devices, systems, and methods for conveying gesture commands
    Patent number: 8893054
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to conveying gestures associated with commands by displaying images that a user associates with a gesture. Upon performance of the gesture, the commands are carried out by a device, system, etc. For example, a mobile device displays a gesture icon of a hammer. The gesture icon is labeled with a command. When a user makes a downward motion with the forearm, the mobile device senses that gesture through a gesture sensor. The mobile device interprets the gesture and executes the command in the label of the gesture icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian Amento, Karrie J. Hanson, Kevin A. Li
  • Methods, systems, and products for image displays
    Patent number: 8891918
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products illuminate display devices. An image is injected into a tapered portion of a waveguide. The tapered portion reflects the image to create total internal reflectance of the image within the waveguide. A frustrator withdraws a frustrated image from the waveguide, and the frustrated image is displayed to a viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Li