Patents by Inventor Mauro Costa
Mauro Costa 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: 20210379123Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and compositions related to manipulation of the microbiome in an individual having at least one social behavior deficit. In particular embodiments, an individual has at least one social behavior deficit and was born from a mother who during pregnancy was obese, overweight, or on a high-fat diet during pregnancy or carries mutations associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. In specific embodiments, the individual having at least one social behavior deficit is provided an effective amount of Lactobacillus reuteri for the improvement of at least one symptom of a social behavior deficit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Mauro Costa-Mattioli, Shelly Alexandra Buffington
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Patent number: 11135252Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and compositions related to manipulation of the microbiome in an individual having at least one social behavior deficit. In particular embodiments, an individual has at least one social behavior deficit and was born from a mother who during pregnancy was obese, overweight, or on a high-fat diet during pregnancy or carries mutations associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. In specific embodiments, the individual having at least one social behavior deficit is provided an effective amount of Lactobacillus reuteri for the improvement of at least one symptom of a social behavior deficit.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Baylor College of MedicineInventors: Mauro Costa-Mattioli, Shelly Alexandra Buffington
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Publication number: 20190070226Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and compositions related to manipulation of the microbiome in an individual having at least one social behavior deficit. In particular embodiments, an individual has at least one social behavior deficit and was born from a mother who during pregnancy was obese, overweight, or on a high-fat diet during pregnancy or carries mutations associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. In specific embodiments, the individual having at least one social behavior deficit is provided an effective amount of Lactobacillus reuteri for the improvement of at least one symptom of a social behavior deficit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Mauro Costa-Mattioli, Shelly Alexandra Buffington
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Publication number: 20140336184Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions regarding suppression of double stranded RNA-activated protein kinase (PKR) to enhance cognition in an individual. In specific cases, an inhibitor of PKR is provided to the individual such that cognition is enhanced thereby, including by enhancing memory, for example. Kits are encompassed in certain embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Mauro Costa-Mattioli, Ping Jun Zhu, Jeremy A. May
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Patent number: 8725141Abstract: A system for providing access to an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) for a subscriber communicating in an access communication network and requesting access to the IP multimedia subsystem through a home interface entity located in the home communication network (HN) of the subscriber (UE), wherein the IP multimedia subsystem is a packet switched based domain located in the home communication network.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Vodafone Group PLCInventors: Mauro Costa, Walter Munarini, Maurizio Monti
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Publication number: 20140034032Abstract: Disclosed is a device comprising an ignition coil, a power stage and a controller connected to said ignition coil via said power stage. The controller is adapted to receive commands and/or parameters related to engine operation and to process said commands and/or parameters and the controller is further adapted to output a voltage signal to said ignition coil via said power stage, said signal being based at least in part on said processed commands and/or parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Massimo Augusto Dal Re, Mauro Costa Bizzarri
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Publication number: 20140038596Abstract: A system for providing access to an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) for a subscriber communicating in an access communication network and requesting access to the IP multimedia subsystem through a home interface entity located in the home communication network (HN) of the subscriber (UE), wherein the IP multimedia subsystem is a packet switched based domain located in the home communication network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: VODAFONE GROUP PLCInventors: Mauro COSTA, Walter MUNARINI, Maurizio MONTI
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Patent number: 8588771Abstract: A method of providing access to an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) for a subscriber (UE) comprises the steps of providing an home interface entity (HGGSN) with access network data (MCC?,MNC?) identifying the access communication network (AN), sending a message comprising the access network data (MCC?,MNC?) from an home interface entity (HGGSN) to serving means (HSS), comparing the home network data (MCC,MNC) and the access network data (MCC?,MNC?), checking if the subscriber (UE) is allowed to roam based on a set of predefined criteria when the result of the comparing step is false, and sending a message comprising the access network data (MCC?,MNC?) to at least one of call state control functionality means (CSCF) when the result of the checking step is true.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Vodafone Group PLCInventors: Mauro Costa, Walter Munarini, Maurizio Monti
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Publication number: 20080020704Abstract: A method of providing access to an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) for a subscriber (UE) comprises the steps of providing an home interface entity (HGGSN) with access network data (MCC?,MNC?) identifying the access communication network (AN), sending a message comprising the access network data (MCC?,MNC?) from an home interface entity (HGGSN) to serving means (HSS), comparing the home network data (MCC,MNC) and the access network data (MCC?,MNC?), checking if the subscriber (UE) is allowed to roam based on a set of predefined criteria when the result of the comparing step is false, and sending a message comprising the access network data (MCC?,MNC?) to at least one of call state control functionality means (CSCF) when the result of the checking step is true.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Mauro Costa, Walter Munarini, Maurizio Monti
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Patent number: 7280516Abstract: A packet switched network architecture comprising a location area connected by a radio access network to at least two core networks having different functionality, wherein the radio access network switches packet transmissions from each terminal in the location area to one of the at least two core networks.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mauro Costa, Sudeep Kumar Palat, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Patent number: 7139287Abstract: When a telecommunications network involves use of the Internet Protocol, signalling information is passed by providing between a user and the Internet Protocol an interface protocol (56) which interfaces with one or both of the Transport Control Protocol and the User Datagram Protocol. The interface protocol layer provides selected parts of SS7 facilities.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mauro Costa, Emiliano Antonio Mastromartino, Luca Salgarelli, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Patent number: 7127248Abstract: A method of use of a UMTS telecommunications network, comprising utilizing UMTS signalling to indicate changes in an IP sub-network. To register a Mobile Terminal (MT) or to update its location within the network, signalling relevant to the IP domain is transmitted with UMTS signalling in an integrated approach. This reduces the number of signalling messages that are required and minimizes delays.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mauro Costa, Emiliano Antonio Mastromartino, Luca Salgarelli, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Patent number: 6862455Abstract: A method of establishing transmissions to a mobile station in a wireless radio communications system where an indication of the radio service requirement is provided to the mobile terminal. A switch receives a signal originating a call. The switch notifies a network accordingly with a paging message. The paging message is supplied to the mobile station. The indication of the radio service requirement is provides as part of, or with, the paging message. Subsequently, only those cells that fulfil the radio service requirement need be measured to determine which one is to be used for the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mauro Costa, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Patent number: 6668170Abstract: In a mobile radio network such as the Universal Mobile Telephone System, for handover or relocation of control of a mobile from a serving RNC 22 to a target RNC 24, the TRNC 24 sends a request to the SRNC 22 over the Iur link 27, and the SRNC 22 returns frame timing information. The TRNC 24 synchronizes the user plane with the SRNC for this uplink, so that both controllers are able to send the same packets in synchronizm. The core network (10) can suppress the duplicated packet.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mauro Costa, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Publication number: 20020097693Abstract: In a call between mobiles 18, 19 located in the same UTRAN 24, and in which at least one mobile has an IMSI, a method of providing local switching in which the RNC 22 sends on an uplink from the first mobile 18 to the CN 10 information related to the first mobile, such as its IMSI, and stores at least a part of that information; when the RNC 22 receives the same information on a downlink from the CN 10 to the second mobile 19, it recognizes that the mobiles are within the same UTRAN 14 and performs local switching. Delay is reduced and the call can be charged at local rates. Instead of the IMSI, data frames from the first mobile 18 can be stored by the RNC 22 for comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Mauro Costa, Andre William Jarvis, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Publication number: 20020075822Abstract: A CDMA telecommunications system is disclosed, comprising at least one radio network controller and a plurality of nodes arranged for communication with the network controller, wherein each node is provided with a unique identifier. This identifier can be transmitted with synchronisation messages, to facilitate synchronisation, particularly when a mobile terminal is communicating with several nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Mauro Costa, Emiliano Antonio Mastromartino, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Publication number: 20010046218Abstract: In a mobile radio network such as the Universal Mobile Telephone System, for handover or relocation of control of a mobile from a serving RNC 22 to a target RNC 24, the TRNC 24 sends a request to the SRNC 22 over the Iur link 27, and the SRNC 22 returns frame timing information . The TRNC 24 synchronizes the user plane with the SRNC for this uplink, so that both controllers are able to send the same packets in synchronizm. The core network (10) can suppress the duplicated packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Mauro Costa, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram
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Publication number: 20010036829Abstract: In the UMTS, handover of a mobile from a serving RNC 52 to a target RNC 54 is achieved by the TRNC 54 sending a handover command signal directly to the SRNC 52 through a Iur link 50. The link may be pre-existing or the TRNC may send a request and a protocol to set up such a link. The core network is no longer involved in handover, and a considerable time saving is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Mauro Costa, Michael Roberts, Sutha Sivagnanasundaram