Patents by Inventor Marshall Joseph
Marshall Joseph 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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Publication number: 20230268649Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to handling a circularly polarized signal via a plurality of linearly polarized antennas. One example provides a mobile device comprising an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and an antenna system configured for communication using a circularly polarized signal. The antenna system comprises a first linearly polarized antenna, a second linearly polarized antenna, a third linearly polarized antenna, and a processing stage. The processing stage is configured to adjust, based at least in part on data from the IMU, one or more of a phase or a gain of a signal on each of the first, second, and third linearly polarized antennas to direct a beam of the antenna system toward a direction of the circularly polarized signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Marshall Joseph KATZ
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Publication number: 20220072382Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for correcting playing actions performed by a player for playing a game, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus comprises sensors, a processing device, and an output device. Further, a first sensor generates first sensor data based on detecting a passing of a first body part through a first sensor field of view and a second sensor generates second sensor data based on detecting a passing of a second body part through a second sensor field of view. Further, the processing device analyzes the first sensor data and the second sensor data, recognizes the first body part in a first area and the second body part in a second area, determines a presence of the first body part and the second body part, determines a correctness of a playing action, and generates a cueing command. Further, the output device produces a cue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Marshall Joseph Canosa, William Patrick Fraser, Marshall Anthony Canosa, James Henry Telgheder
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Patent number: 9769769Abstract: An electronic device provides a detuning monitor circuit configured to detect a change in a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) between a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and an RF antenna relative to a predetermined VSWR baseline and a proximity detector circuit configured to adjust transmission power of a carrier wave transmitted from the RF transmitter, if the change fails to satisfy an acceptable VSWR condition. Network proximity detectors are also provided to allow coordination of antenna subsystems to comply with specific absorption rate (SAR) constraints and/or maintain/improve antenna performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marc Harper, Marshall Joseph Katz
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Patent number: 9766324Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for detecting objects, including humans, using a mobile communications device. A communication space is scanned with a beam-shaped signal transmitted by a phased antenna array of the mobile communications device. Information is discerned from one or more attenuated signals received from the communication space based on the beam-shaped signal. The information is analyzed to determine an object in the communication space. Whether the object is likely at least a portion of a human is determined. A communication signal transmitted by the phased antenna array is modified in response to determining that the object is likely at least a portion of a human, and that the at least a portion of the human has a predetermined spatial relationship with the phased antenna array.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marshall Joseph Katz, Charbel Khawand
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Patent number: 9680218Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an antenna is provided. A load on a second antenna of a device is determined, the device comprising at least one processor, a first antenna, a variable tuning circuit connected to the first antenna, and the second antenna, wherein the processor determines the load. The processor controls the variable tuning circuit based on the load on the second antenna to change a match of the first antenna.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Marshall Joseph Katz, Randy Alan Wiessner
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Patent number: 9667609Abstract: According to an aspect, a computing device includes a processor; a computer readable memory; a display screen; a touch sensitive panel overlying the display screen; and computing device application instructions coded in the computer readable memory and executed by the processor to: display a user-selectable photograph on the display screen, the user-selectable photograph including a group of fiducials, generate captured pattern data, the captured pattern data representing coordinate values on the touch sensitive panel where touched by a user, and provide for authentication of the user based on a comparison of the captured pattern data and respective locations of the group of fiducials included in the user-selectable photograph.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES (DE) INC.Inventors: Brian Smith McLaughlin, Leonardo B. Gill, Marshall Joseph Tracy, Erik Vaughn Mitchell, Jeffrey Todd Dixon
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Patent number: 9537848Abstract: According to an aspect, a computing device includes a processor; a computer readable memory; a display screen; a touch sensitive panel overlying the display screen; and computing device application instructions coded in the computer readable memory and executed by the processor to: display a user-selectable photograph on the display screen, the user-selectable photograph including a group of fiducials, generate captured pattern data, the captured pattern data representing coordinate values on the touch sensitive panel where touched by a user, and provide for authentication of the user based on a comparison of the captured pattern data and respective locations of the group of fiducials included in the user-selectable photograph.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Bottomline Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Smith McLaughlin, Leonardo B. Gil, Marshall Joseph Tracy, Erik Vaughn Mitchell, Jeffrey Todd Dixon, Durgaprasad Nagalla, Venkatesh Mohanraj
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Publication number: 20160327634Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for detecting objects, including humans, using a mobile communications device. A communication space is scanned with a beam-shaped signal transmitted by a phased antenna array of the mobile communications device. Information is discerned from one or more attenuated signals received from the communication space based on the beam-shaped signal. The information is analyzed to determine an object in the communication space. Whether the object is likely at least a portion of a human is determined. A communication signal transmitted by the phased antenna array is modified in response to determining that the object is likely at least a portion of a human, and that the at least a portion of the human has a predetermined spatial relationship with the phased antenna array.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Marshall Joseph Katz, Charbel Khawand
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Patent number: 9246223Abstract: A system and process that includes a multiband antenna as may be used in mobile communications devices. The multiband antenna includes a feed port coupled to each of a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. Each of the first and second radiating portions defines a respective resonant bandwidth. The multiband antenna also includes at least one adjustable tuning circuit disposed between separate and displaced radiating segments of a respective one of the first and second radiating portions. Adjustment of the tuning circuit alters a corresponding resonant bandwidth allowing the corresponding resonant bandwidth to be tuned independently of the other resonant bandwidth and without affecting performance of the other resonant bandwidth. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Firass Mirza Badaruzzaman, Randy Alan Wiessner, Marshall Joseph Katz
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Publication number: 20150382307Abstract: An electronic device provides a detuning monitor circuit configured to detect a change in a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) between a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and an RF antenna relative to a predetermined VSWR baseline and a proximity detector circuit configured to adjust transmission power of a carrier wave transmitted from the RF transmitter, if the change fails to satisfy an acceptable VSWR condition. Network proximity detectors are also provided to allow coordination of antenna subsystems to comply with specific absorption rate (SAR) constraints and/or maintain/improve antenna performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Marc Harper, Marshall Joseph Katz
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Publication number: 20140298433Abstract: According to an aspect, a computing device includes a processor; a computer readable memory; a display screen; a touch sensitive panel overlying the display screen; and computing device application instructions coded in the computer readable memory and executed by the processor to: display a user-selectable photograph on the display screen, the user-selectable photograph including a group of fiducials, generate captured pattern data, the captured pattern data representing coordinate values on the touch sensitive panel where touched by a user, and provide for authentication of the user based on a comparison of the captured pattern data and respective locations of the group of fiducials included in the user-selectable photograph.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Brian Smith MCLAUGHLIN, Leonardo B. GILL, Marshall Joseph TRACY, Erik Vaughn MITCHELL, Jeffrey Todd DIXON, Durgaprasad NAGALLA, Venkatesh MOHANRAJ
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Patent number: 8776213Abstract: A system for authenticating the user of a computing device comprises an authorized user directory. Each record is uniquely associated with an authorized user and includes at least a computing device ID value that is a globally unique value assigned to the authorized user's computing device, a group of unique depictions such as photographs, an identification of a key depiction. Portions of each image form fiducials recognizable by the user. The record further includes trace pattern verification data representing continuous trace strokes between pairs of the fiducials within the key depiction. To authenticate, the group of images are displayed to the user. The user must first select the key image and secondly trace continuous trace strokes between the pairs of fiducials to match the trace pattern verification data.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Bottomline Technologies (DE), Inc.Inventors: Brian Smith McLaughlin, Leonardo B Gil, Marshall Joseph Tracy, Erik Vaughn Mitchell, Jeffrey Todd Dixon
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Publication number: 20140022132Abstract: A system and process that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a multiband antenna as may be used in mobile communications devices. The multiband antenna includes a feed port coupled to each of a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. Each of the first and second radiating portions defines a respective resonant bandwidth. The multiband antenna also includes at least one adjustable tuning circuit disposed between physically isolated radiating segments of a respective one of the first and second radiating portions. Adjustment of the tuning circuit alters a corresponding resonant bandwidth allowing the corresponding resonant bandwidth to be tuned independently of the other resonant bandwidth and without affecting performance of the other resonant bandwidth. In at least some embodiments, the tuning circuit can include a tunable phase shifter having one or more components, each having a variable reactance. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Firass Mirza Badaruzzaman, Randy Alan Wiessner, Marshall Joseph Katz
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Patent number: 8618482Abstract: A mobile device including a source for emitting electromagnetic radiation, an enclosure having a side wall, and a detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source is described. At least a portion of the sidewall is adapted to transmit electromagnetic radiation from the source. The source and detector are positioned inside the enclosure. The detector is spaced from the source, and is arranged to detect electromagnetic radiation from the source that is reflected from an object outside the enclosure and passes through the portion of the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Marshall Joseph Katz, Ian Peter Lewis
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Publication number: 20130342403Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing antennas are provided. A given power level is transmitted on a first antenna of a device, via a processor. It is determined, at the processor, that the first antenna and a second antenna of the device are properly installed when received power at the second antenna is about greater than or equal to a threshold power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventor: Marshall Joseph KATZ
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Publication number: 20130342421Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an antenna is provided. A load on a second antenna of a device is determined, the device comprising at least one processor, a first antenna, a variable tuning circuit connected to the first antenna, and the second antenna, wherein the processor determines the load. The processor controls the variable tuning circuit based on the load on the second antenna to change a match of the first antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Marshall Joseph KATZ, Randy Alan WIESSNER
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Patent number: 8388470Abstract: A training device for detecting improper or proper form for batting and pitching. The present invention makes use of two sensors that will detect the positioning of the user during the pitching or batting motion. The invention helps detect whether the user is “lunging” or “rushing” and encourages users to keep their upper body back during the motion of pitching or batting. The present invention can also be used for other sports that require users to perform similar body mechanics.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventors: Marshall Joseph Canosa, William Patrick Fraser, James Henry Telgheder
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Publication number: 20130014248Abstract: A system for authenticating the user of a computing device comprises an authorized user directory. Each record is uniquely associated with an authorized user and includes at least a computing device ID value that is a globally unique value assigned to the authorized user's computing device, a group of unique depictions such as photographs, an identification of a key depiction. Portions of each image form fiducials recognizable by the user. The record further includes trace pattern verification data representing continuous trace strokes between pairs of the fiducials within the key depiction. To authenticate, the group of images are displayed to the user. The user must first select the key image and secondly trace continuous trace strokes between the pairs of fiducials to match the trace pattern verification data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Bottomline Technologies (DE), Inc.Inventors: Brian Smith McLaughlin, Leonardo B. Gil, Marshall Joseph Tracy, Erik Vanghn Mitchell, Jeffrey Todd Dixon
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Publication number: 20120211656Abstract: A mobile device including a source for emitting electromagnetic radiation, an enclosure having a side wall, and a detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source is described. At least a portion of the sidewall is adapted to transmit electromagnetic radiation from the source. The source and detector are positioned inside the enclosure. The detector is spaced from the source, and is arranged to detect electromagnetic radiation from the source that is reflected from an object outside the enclosure and passes through the portion of the side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Marshall Joseph Katz, Ian Peter Lewis
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Publication number: 20110105252Abstract: A training device for detecting improper or proper form for batting and pitching. The present invention makes use of two sensors that will detect the positioning of the user during the pitching or batting motion. The invention helps detect whether the user is “lunging” or “rushing” and encourages users to keep their upper body back during the motion of pitching or batting. The present invention can also be used for other sports that require users to perform similar body mechanics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Marshall Joseph CANOSA, William Patrick FRASER, James Henry TELGHEDER