Patents by Inventor Michael Simon

Michael Simon 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).

  • Patent number: 7825796
    Abstract: A system and methods for enabling a client terminal to simultaneously access a plurality of remote building security panels are disclosed. The system enables a building operator to remotely login to a server and to monitor and control the sensors of the security systems of a plurality of secured buildings. The system in one embodiment includes a database controller, an interface provider, and an alarm receiver. The alarm receiver sends and receives data to and from each building security system. The database controller stores data received by the alarm receiver from each building security system in a database and stores a plurality of command requests for causing remote security panels to execute a plurality of commands, and the interface module enables a remote operator to input commands and requests to query the database, monitor each building security system, and control individual sensors or actuatable security devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Simon
  • Patent number: 7822139
    Abstract: A system, method, apparatus and computer code for communicating a training sequence for initializing an equalizer in a digital receiver are provided including receiving a digital signal containing data to be broadcast from a digital RF transmitter and inserting the training sequence into the digital signal deterministically such that a predetermined sequence of symbols are communicated to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20100256063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using a proline/arginine-rich peptide such PR11 or PR39 for increasing cardiac mass or performance and in the treatment of heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Simons, Daniella Tirziu
  • Publication number: 20100238916
    Abstract: A method for improving the data rate of data for M/H receivers and for improving the quality of channel estimation in an ATSC-M/H transport data stream marks the transport data packets determined for the transmission of data for M/H receivers in N (e.g., 38) consecutively transmitted transport data packets in an ATSC-M/H-slot of the uncoded ATSC-M/H transport data stream originally determined for the transmission of data for stationary receivers. Coded data for M/H receivers are inserted in the marked transport data packets and introduce training sequences in segments of data fields of the coded ATSC-M/H transport data stream containing marked transport data packets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Günther Zurek-Terhardt, Torsten Görig, Jens Rusch-Ihwe, Denis Hagemeier, Michael Simon
  • Patent number: 7738582
    Abstract: A system, method, apparatus and computer code are provided for producing coherent symbols from digital RF transmitters. A multiplexer receives a digital signal containing content data to be broadcast from the digital RF transmitters and inserts a first initialization packet into the digital signal, where the initialization packets implicit position in the digital signal will signal data framing in the digital RF transmitters. Where the initialization packet contains stuff bytes for deterministically initializing Trellis coders in the digital RF transmitters. A transport stream emitter transmits the digital signal to the plurality of digital RF transmitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Patent number: 7718184
    Abstract: Coated particles of metal (such as calcium) silicate that exhibit excellent odor neutralization and sebum absorption properties when present within certain cosmetic and/or personal care formulations and suspensions are provided. Uncoated calcium silicate exhibits a high pH level that may have a deleterious effect upon such cosmetic and/or personal care compositions, thereby rendering the overall composition ineffective for its intended purpose, particularly if the calcium silicate is present in its usual state at high loading levels. Alternatively, if certain materials present within personal care compositions exhibit a sufficiently low pH level, the effectiveness of such calcium silicates may be compromised as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: J.M. Huber Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Withiam, Donald P. Conley, Michael Simone
  • Publication number: 20100111109
    Abstract: Mapping data packets of a first data stream into data fields of a second data stream at several transmitters is provided by generating a first data stream with first data packets containing data associated with stationary receivers and second data packets containing data associated with mobile receivers in a head-end, where second data packets at the start of a group of consecutively transmitted second data packets contain placeholders into which signaling information is filled. A first data stream is transmitted from the head-end to each transmitter. Each transmitter extracts signaling information from the second data packets indicating in which data slot and in which data sub-frame of a received data frame the second data packet is transferred. Each transmitter inserts synchronization data in a specific data packet in each data slot containing second data packets. The first and second data packets are mapped consecutively into the second data stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Norman Herzog, Jens Rusch-Ihwe, Michael Simon, Michael Kramer
  • Patent number: 7710453
    Abstract: A real time apparatus for testing a DTV antenna transmitting system, wherein the DTV antenna transmitting system transmits an original signal from a DTV transmitter to a DTV transmitting antenna, is disclosed that includes a probe, wherein the probe is connected in series with the DTV antenna transmitting system, and senses signals traversing the DTV antenna transmitting system. An error detector of the testing apparatus compares the received signal to the original signal to identify the magnitude and location of errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Andre J. Skalina, Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20100092958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining collateral artery development in a human subject with coronary artery disease based upon the levels of expression of markers associated with collateral artery development in coronary artery disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Simons, Thomas W. Chittenden
  • Publication number: 20100055280
    Abstract: A consumable spice-containing film for covering or encasing foods. The film comprises a consumable carrier film having a polymer matrix which, as a polymeric base material, contains a polymer which is water-soluble or is soluble in an ethanol-water mixture, or a mixture of at least two such polymers. The carrier film has a smooth bottom side and a top side opposite the bottom side. The top side is provided with a coating of spice particles. The predominant fraction of the spice particles adheres to the surface of the carrier film and penetrates into this only partially, but is not completely enclosed within the carrier film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Patent number: 7672399
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for signaling to a receiver an availability of a service and a deterministic mapping of a service content corresponding to the service. A modulator receives a digital signal and generates a data frame from the digital signal, where the data frame is divided into segments, where at least one grouping of the segments contains the service content. The modulator modulates at least one grouping in accordance with the deterministic mapping. A receiving device receives a digital signal containing the availability of a service, the deterministic mapping corresponding to the service, and the service content, and performs an operation on the service content in accordance with the deterministic mapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20090323729
    Abstract: Producing coherent symbols from a plurality of digital RF transmitters is achieved by selecting data bytes corresponding to mobile-handheld encapsulation (MHE) packets and setting trellis coders to a predetermined state when a predetermined number of bits of the data bytes enter a corresponding trellis coder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Simon, Michael Kramer
  • Patent number: 7633522
    Abstract: A real time apparatus for testing a DTV antenna transmitting system, wherein the DTV antenna transmitting system transmits an original signal from a DTV transmitter to a DTV transmitting antenna, is disclosed that includes a probe, wherein the probe is connected in series with the DTV antenna transmitting system, and senses signals traversing the DTV antenna transmitting system. An error detector of the testing apparatus compares the received signal to the original signal to identify the magnitude and location of errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Andre Skalina, Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20090225872
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for signaling to a receiver an availability of a service and a deterministic mapping of a service content corresponding to the service. A modulator receives a digital signal and generates a data frame from the digital signal, where the data frame is divided into segments, where at least one grouping of the segments contains the service content. The modulator modulates at least one grouping in accordance with the deterministic mapping. A receiving device receives a digital signal containing the availability of a service, the deterministic mapping corresponding to the service, and the service content, and performs an operation on the service content in accordance with the deterministic mapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20090193487
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for signaling to a receiver an availability of a service and a deterministic mapping of a service content corresponding to the service. A modulator receives a digital signal and generates a data frame from the digital signal, where the data frame is divided into segments, where at least one grouping of the segments contains the service content. The modulator modulates at least one grouping in accordance with the deterministic mapping. A receiving device receives a digital signal containing the availability of a service, the deterministic mapping corresponding to the service, and the service content, and performs an operation on the service content in accordance with the deterministic mapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20090176249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting collateral artery formation by measuring the level of NT-pro-BNP or BNP in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Kiang-Tech Jerry Yeo, Michael Simons
  • Patent number: 7532677
    Abstract: A system, method, apparatus and computer code are provided for producing coherent symbols from digital RF transmitters. A receiver receives a first initialization packet containing a plurality of stuff bytes and Trellis coders are deterministically initialized using the first initialization packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Patent number: 7532857
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus are provided for providing to a receiver a time diverse digital signal corresponding to a service including receiving a digital signal containing a service content and receiving a digital signal containing a non-deterministic content. The service content is inserted into a first predetermined number of data packets in a first predetermined number of data frames deterministically. In addition, a first portion of the non-deterministic content is inserted into a second predetermined number of data packets in the first predetermined number of data frames. A copy of the first predetermined number of data packets is generated. The first predetermined number of data frames is broadcast over a distribution network. The copy of the first predetermined number of data packets is inserted into a second predetermined number of data frames and a second portion of the non-deterministic content is inserted into the second predetermined number of data frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Simon
  • Publication number: 20090068736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mutant proline-and-arginine rich (PR) peptides with defined structural characteristics for use in inhibiting mammalian 20S proteasome activity and modulating expression of genes regulating the NF-?B pathway. Mutant PR peptides of the present invention differ from wild-type PR peptides by having at least one to three amino acid substitutions, wherein at least one of the amino acid residues at position one, two or three of the mutant PR peptide is positively charged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Sudha Veeraraghavan, Michael Simons
  • Publication number: 20080211969
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for causing a dataframe to be emitted at an air interface of an antenna. A memory stores a transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An offset calculator calculates an offset value based on an epoch of a global timebase generator and the transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An interface controller in communication with the offset calculator communicates a segment synchronization signal and a field synchronization signal based on the offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG, ROSUM CORPORATION
    Inventors: MICHAEL SIMON, JAMES SPILKER, SCOTT FURMAN