Patents by Inventor Mark R. Braun
Mark R. Braun 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).
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Patent number: 10244484Abstract: A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Mark R Braun, Scott P Debates, Francis W Forest, James A Van Bosch
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System and method for mitigating the effects of interferers while performing conditional device scan
Patent number: 9674689Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Google Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
Publication number: 20170064643Abstract: A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mark R. Braun, Scott P. Debates, Francis W. Forest, James A. Van Bosch
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF INTERFERERS WHILE PERFORMING CONDITIONAL DEVICE SCAM
Publication number: 20160165429Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
System and method for mitigating the effects of interferers while performing conditional device scan
Patent number: 9264999Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF INTERFERERS WHILE PERFORMING CONDITIONAL DEVICE SCAN
Publication number: 20150173019Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
Publication number: 20150156647Abstract: A method on an electronic device for a wireless network is described. A wireless signal is received from a second electronic device. A receive power level indication for the received wireless signal is determined. A path-loss offset for the received wireless signal is determined based on sensor data that indicates a path-loss condition. A path-loss for the received wireless signal is estimated based on the receive power level indication and the path-loss offset. A function is performed based on the path-loss and the path-loss threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Mark R. Braun, Scott P. Debates, Francis W. Forest, James A. Van Bosch
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System and method for mitigating the effects of interferers while performing conditional device scan
Patent number: 8965289Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
Patent number: 8817740Abstract: Disclosed are a queue controller and method thereof for dual mode I/O devices and methods for transmission of a short range radio link such as a Bluetooth link that is a bi-directional real-time audio communication signal that can be over a first transport or a second transport. The described queue controller can transform a single input queue having heterogeneous packet types to a queue having homogeneous packet types in a case where heterogeneous audio packet types are anticipated. According to control signals that can be based upon operating conditions and transport selection, a first control signal or a second control signal can control the single input queue transformation. After a transport is selected, a single input queue can be processed by a queue controller configured to transform the single input queue having heterogeneous packet types to a queue having homogeneous packet types.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Michael E. Russell, Mark R. Braun, Arnold Sheynman, Tongyan Zhai
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Patent number: 8792945Abstract: Disclosed are dual mode I/O devices and methods for transmission of a short range radio link such as a Bluetooth® link that is a bi-directional real-time audio communication signal that can be over a synchronous circuit-switched transport and an asynchronous packet-switched transport either sequentially or simultaneously. Also disclosed are dual mode wireless headset systems and methods of at least two dual mode I/O devices and more particularly including a wireless audio terminal and an audio gateway for transmission of a bi-directional real-time audio communication signal that can be over a synchronous circuit-switched (SCO) transport and an asynchronous packet-switched (ACL) transport either sequentially or simultaneously. Having both SCO and ACL modes available may allow the user to optimize voice quality or data throughput under different operating conditions. The user may benefit from better Bluetooth®voice quality and may have the flexibility of using either mode depending upon the situation.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Michael E. Russell, Mark R. Braun, Arnold Sheynman, Tongyan (Annie) Zhai
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF INTERFERERS WHILE PERFORMING CONDITIONAL DEVICE SCAN
Publication number: 20140057568Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLCInventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
System and method for mitigating the effects of interferers while performing conditional device scan
Patent number: 8571475Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Indranil S. Sen, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
Patent number: 8428513Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of selecting applications. The method includes positioning a powered-down mobile device into a close proximity of a near field communication device and selecting an application from a plurality of applications stored on the powered-down mobile device. The method also includes executing the application in the powered-down mobile device to interact with the near field communication device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Valdimir Sklovsky, Greg R Black, Mark R Braun
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Patent number: 8365096Abstract: A method and apparatus that personalizes preferences for a thin client using custom menus is disclosed. The method may include receiving registering capabilities from the thin client, storing feature list for all devices, generation of a custom alert settings menu based on the thin client's capabilities, storing selected alert settings, and generating a list of all registered devices that have similar alert capabilities as the thin client. The custom menu can be viewed by a user on any device that has display capabilities. The user can select from among the alert settings supported by the thin client or select the alert settings for the thin client that is similar to a registered device. Apparatus is also provided for mapping alert capabilities from the feature list and the received alert preferences from a user. Thin client mapping of mapping of alert type is also provided for processing an alert request from an external device.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Mark R. Braun, William M. Carey, William A. Myers, Nitya Narasimhan, William Reinisch, Craig C. Watson
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Patent number: 8208391Abstract: A method and apparatus for operation of a node within a mobile ad hoc cognitive radio network is provided. The method includes sensing at least one assigned communications channel. Sensing at least one assigned communications channel includes measuring a value of at least one parameter corresponding to the communications channel. The method further includes comparing the measured value of the at least one parameter with a set of stored values of the at least one parameter to determine a change in the measured values. Finally a sleep mode of the node is activated for a time period, wherein the time period is determined using the change in the measured values.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: David P. Gurney, Ramy S. Ayoub, John M. Belcea, Jeffrey D. Bonta, Mark R. Braun, Robert J. Corke, Mark D. Hansen, S. David Silk, Christopher G. Ware
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Patent number: 8073499Abstract: Automated software loading into a battery-less mobile phone is accomplished through attachment of a special non-standard USB On-The-Go cable to a serial connector of the mobile phone, thereby delivering power supply and unique signals for placing the phone in a special mode of operation used for production or distribution. In operation, when a unique non-standard voltage is asserted on the identification (ID) pin of the USB connector interface, it is detected by special circuitry in the serial connector. The circuitry then enables power supply to the battery-less phone and generates a turn-on signal directing the mobile phone to automatically power-on and enter into a particular state of operation, for example a test or software loading mode. Because this process is automatic, the efficiency of software loading or testing during production or distribution of the mobile device is improved.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Alan L. Ruff, Matthew M. Nakanishi, Mark Carlson, Robert M. Johnson, Mark R. Braun
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Patent number: 7957772Abstract: A wireless hands-free device is operable to communicate with a mobile communication device over a short-range wireless link. The hands-free device includes a transceiver, a memory, a delayed answering mode actuator (DAMA), and a processing device. The transceiver is operable to receive incoming call information from the mobile device over the short-range link. The incoming call information corresponds to an incoming call received by the mobile device over a wireless wide area network. The memory is operable to store one or more pre-recorded audio messages. The DAMA is activatable by a user of the hands-free device. The processing device is operable to: detect activation of the DAMA after receipt of the incoming call information, retrieve at least one pre-recorded audio message responsive to detecting activation of the DAMA, and provide the retrieved, pre-recorded audio message(s) to the transceiver for subsequent transmission to the mobile device over the short-range link.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Charlier, Mark R. Braun, Judy Jeong Ma, Arnold Sheynman
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF INTERFERERS WHILE PERFORMING CONDITIONAL DEVICE SCAN
Publication number: 20110045771Abstract: A method, a personal area network device operating as a slave, and a short range communications device operating as a slave are disclosed. A data storage 208 may store at least one protocol-specific channel criterion for a connection with a master short range communication device 104. A short range transceiver 108 may execute a preliminary device scan of a scanning set of communication channels for radio frequency energy. A processor 204 may decide to execute a full device scan based in part on the protocol-specific channel criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Indranil S. SEN, Graham R. Alvey, Mark R. Braun, James A. Van Bosch -
Publication number: 20100248710Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of selecting applications. The method includes positioning a powered-down mobile device into a close proximity of a near field communication device and selecting an application from a plurality of applications stored on the powered-down mobile device. The method also includes executing the application in the powered-down mobile device to interact with the near field communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Sklovsky, Greg R. Black, Mark R. Braun
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Publication number: 20100105446Abstract: A wireless hands-free device is operable to communicate with a mobile communication device over a short-range wireless link. The hands-free device includes a transceiver, a memory, a delayed answering mode actuator (DAMA), and a processing device. The transceiver is operable to receive incoming call information from the mobile device over the short-range link. The incoming call information corresponds to an incoming call received by the mobile device over a wireless wide area network. The memory is operable to store one or more pre-recorded audio messages. The DAMA is activatable by a user of the hands-free device. The processing device is operable to: detect activation of the DAMA after receipt of the incoming call information, retrieve at least one pre-recorded audio message responsive to detecting activation of the DAMA, and provide the retrieved, pre-recorded audio message(s) to the transceiver for subsequent transmission to the mobile device over the short-range link.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: MICHAEL L. CHARLIER, Mark R. Braun, Judy Jeong Ma, Arnold Sheynman