Patents by Inventor Michael Roe
Michael Roe 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: 20240097718Abstract: A method for configuring a multi-mode antenna system is provided. The method includes obtaining channel selection data indicating the antenna system is tuned to a first channel of a plurality of channels. The method includes configuring the antenna system in at least one operating mode of a plurality of operating modes, with each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes having a distinct radiation pattern. The method includes obtaining data indicative of a channel quality indicator for the at least one operating mode. The method includes determining a selected operating mode for the multi-mode antenna system for the first channel of the plurality of channels based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the channel quality indicator. The method includes configuring the antenna system in the selected operating mode when the multi-mode antenna system is tuned to the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Michael Roe, Sebastian Rowson
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Patent number: 11863213Abstract: A method for configuring a multi-mode antenna system is provided. The method includes obtaining channel selection data indicating the antenna system is tuned to a first channel of a plurality of channels. The method includes configuring the antenna system in at least one operating mode of a plurality of operating modes, with each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes having a distinct radiation pattern. The method includes obtaining data indicative of a channel quality indicator for the at least one operating mode. The method includes determining a selected operating mode for the multi-mode antenna system for the first channel of the plurality of channels based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the channel quality indicator. The method includes configuring the antenna system in the selected operating mode when the multi-mode antenna system is tuned to the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, Sebastian Rowson
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Publication number: 20230404181Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20230352855Abstract: Systems and methods for point to multipoint communications are provided. In one example, a system includes one or more modal antennas. Each modal antenna is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The system can include a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices over a wireless communication medium via the one or more modal antennas over a plurality of frames. The system can include one or more control devices configured to control the operation of the one or more modal antennas. For each of the plurality of frames communicated to one of the plurality of client devices, the one or more control devices are configured to determine a selected mode of the plurality of modes to communicate during the frame and to operate at least one of the one or more modal antennas in the selected mode during the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Michael Roe, Norik Dzhandzhapanyan, Sebastian Rowson
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Publication number: 20230352821Abstract: A system for communicating data over a transmission line is disclosed. In one example implementation, the system may include a transmitter configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal using amplitude-shift keying modulation to generate a transmit signal. The system may include a receiver and a transmission line coupling the transmitter to the receiver. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the transmit signal over the transmission line to the receiver, and the receiver may be configured to de-modulate the control signal and extract clock information associated with the transmitter. In some embodiments, the system may include a tuning circuit and a modal antenna, and the tuning circuit may be or include the receiver. The receiver may be configured to adjust a mode of the modal antenna based on the control signal transmitted by the transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Hamid Eslami, Michael Roe, Jatan Shah, Amin Shameli, Syed Khursheed Enam, Jesse Shih-Chieh Hsin, Rozi Rofougaran
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Patent number: 11785995Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20230324493Abstract: A method for obtaining the direction of a signal incoming to a communication device is provided using a modal antenna that has multiple modes corresponding to multiple radiation patterns with a single feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Olivier Pajona, Michael Roe, Mohd Faizal Mohd Zaini, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
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Patent number: 11764490Abstract: Systems and methods for point to multipoint communications are provided. In one example, a system includes one or more modal antennas. Each modal antenna is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The system can include a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices over a wireless communication medium via the one or more modal antennas over a plurality of frames. The system can include one or more control devices configured to control the operation of the one or more modal antennas. For each of the plurality of frames communicated to one of the plurality of client devices, the one or more control devices are configured to determine a selected mode of the plurality of modes to communicate during the frame and to operate at least one of the one or more modal antennas in the selected mode during the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, Norik Dzhandzhapanyan, Sebastian Rowson
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Patent number: 11742567Abstract: A system for communicating data over a transmission line is disclosed. In one example implementation, the system may include a transmitter configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal using amplitude-shift keying modulation to generate a transmit signal. The system may include a receiver and a transmission line coupling the transmitter to the receiver. The transmitter may be configured to transmit the transmit signal over the transmission line to the receiver, and the receiver may be configured to de-modulate the control signal and extract clock information associated with the transmitter. In some embodiments, the system may include a tuning circuit and a modal antenna, and the tuning circuit may be or include the receiver. The receiver may be configured to adjust a mode of the modal antenna based on the control signal transmitted by the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Hamid Eslami, Michael Roe, Jatan Shah, Amin Shameli, Syed Khursheed Enam, Jesse Shih-Chieh Hsin, Rozi Rofougaran
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Patent number: 11714155Abstract: Methods directed to finding algorithms designed to estimate the angle of arrival of signals incoming to a communication device by using a modal antenna having multiple radiation patterns are provided. In particular, a method can include obtaining a gain variation between adjacent modes of a plurality of antenna modes at each of a plurality of angles. The method can include obtaining a signal strength variation between the adjacent modes at each of the plurality of angles. The method can include determining a difference value based, at least in part, on the gain variation and the signal strength variation. The method can include determining an angle of arrival of the signal based, at least in part, on the difference value.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Olivier Pajona, Michael Roe, Mohd Faizal Mohd Zaini, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
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Publication number: 20230157278Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-undecanone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Richard Michael Roe, Stephanie Watson, Heather Beach
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Patent number: 11627739Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-undecanone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: North Carolina State University, MIMIKAIInventors: Richard Michael Roe, Stephanie Watson, Heather Beach
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Patent number: 11582968Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
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Patent number: 11563457Abstract: An antenna system for use with one or more media devices is provided. The antenna system includes a plurality of antenna elements. Each antenna element is associated with an independent feed element. In addition each antenna element is configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals. Each RF signal can be associated with a UHF band or a VHF band. The antenna system can include at least one tuner and at least one switching device. The at least one switching device can be configured to selectively couple the at least one tuner to one antenna element of the plurality of antenna elements based, at least in part, on channel selection data associated with the at least one tuner.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS (SAN DIEGO), INC.Inventors: Michael Roe, Sebastian Rowson, Rowland Jones
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Publication number: 20220402834Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a method for treating human or animal urine comprising the implementation of the following steps: —a step for acidifying the urine so that the urine has a pH of less than 6, —a urine filtration step, —a step for transforming the urine by fermentation. The invention also relates to the urine obtained and the co-products of this method, as well as the uses thereof, particularly as a fertilizing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Michaël ROES, Pierre HUGUIER
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Publication number: 20220302605Abstract: Systems and methods for point to multipoint communications are provided. In one example, a system includes one or more modal antennas. Each modal antenna is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The system can include a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices over a wireless communication medium via the one or more modal antennas over a plurality of frames. The system can include one or more control devices configured to control the operation of the one or more modal antennas. For each of the plurality of frames communicated to one of the plurality of client devices, the one or more control devices are configured to determine a selected mode of the plurality of modes to communicate during the frame and to operate at least one of the one or more modal antennas in the selected mode during the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Michael Roe, Norik Dzhandzhapanyan, Sebastian Rowson
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Publication number: 20220273117Abstract: A mosquito control net includes an occupant chamber and a trap chamber disposed over the occupant chamber. The trap chamber has one or more openings disposed on an outer surface thereof, through which mosquitos enter the trap chamber, the openings having receptacles attached therein and extending within the trap chamber to inhibit egression of mosquitos from the trap chamber after entry. A method for preventing mosquito bites for a subject can include providing such a mosquito control net and having the subject occupy it. A kit of parts for converting a conventional mosquito control net into a trapping mosquito control net can comprise a funnel-shaped receptacle surrounded by a bag, the bag being substantially impermeable to mosquitos and the receptacle and/or the bag being attachable to a top surface of the conventional mosquito control net to form a trap compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Chouaïbou Seïdou Mouhamadou, Richard Michael Roe, Robert D. Mitchell, III, Charles S. Apperson, Marian Gayle McCord, Andre J. West
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Patent number: 11387577Abstract: Systems and methods for point to multipoint communications are provided. In one example, a system includes one or more modal antennas. Each modal antenna is configured to operate in a plurality of modes. The system can include a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices over a wireless communication medium via the one or more modal antennas over a plurality of frames. The system can include one or more control devices configured to control the operation of the one or more modal antennas. For each of the plurality of frames communicated to one of the plurality of client devices, the one or more control devices are configured to determine a selected mode of the plurality of modes for the one or more modal antennas and configure the one or more modal antenna in the selected mode for the corresponding frame of the plurality of frames.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: KYOCERA AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, Norik Dzhandzhapanyan, Sebastian Rowson
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Patent number: 11380992Abstract: An active antenna for UHF/VHF signal receiving is described, the active antenna being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes. The active antenna includes an antenna element configured for multiple resonances in the UHF/VHF bands, and capable of generating multiple radiation modes as well as active impedance matching using a microprocessor and multi-port switch having variable or multiple selectable modes. The active antenna may include a second antenna element arranged in a right-angle orientation with respect to the first antenna element. The first antenna element, second antenna element, or a combination may be selected for receiving signals in at a desired frequency. A three-dimensional antenna assembly is also described. Each of the examples illustrate an active beam steering antenna capable of UHF/VHF signal receiving.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: KYOCERA AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: John Shamblin, Rowland Jones, Jeffrey Shamblin, Michael Roe, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20220094375Abstract: A method for configuring a multi-mode antenna system is provided. The method includes obtaining channel selection data indicating the antenna system is tuned to a first channel of a plurality of channels. The method includes configuring the antenna system in at least one operating mode of a plurality of operating modes, with each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes having a distinct radiation pattern. The method includes obtaining data indicative of a channel quality indicator for the at least one operating mode. The method includes determining a selected operating mode for the multi-mode antenna system for the first channel of the plurality of channels based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the channel quality indicator. The method includes configuring the antenna system in the selected operating mode when the multi-mode antenna system is tuned to the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Michael Roe, Sebastian Rowson