Patents by Inventor Nikolaos Gatsis

Nikolaos Gatsis 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).

  • Publication number: 20220357460
    Abstract: A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) spoofing detection and classification technique is provided. An optimization problem is formulated at the baseband correlator domain by using an optimization algorithm such as the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) algorithm, for example. A model of correlator tap outputs of the intended received signal is created to form a dictionary of pre-computed waveform functions (e.g., triangle-like-shaped functions). Sparse signal processing can be leveraged to choose a decomposition of pre-computed waveform functions from the dictionary. The optimal solution of this minimization problem can discriminate the presence of a potential spoofing attack peak by observing the decomposition of two different code-phase values (authentic and spoofed) in a sparse vector output. A threshold can be used to mitigate false alarms. Furthermore, a variation of the minimization problem can be provided that enhances the dictionary to a higher resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Erick Schmidt Diaz, David Akopian, Nikolaos Gatsis
  • Patent number: 11212018
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that enable the identification of the location of a computing device based on radio data. A radio map can be identified for an area. The computing device can measure signal strengths to reference points. The signal strengths can be compared to the radio map. The computing device can determine its location based on the comparison of the signal strengths to the radio map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian
  • Patent number: 11177656
    Abstract: A computing device can generate predictions for future consumptions for one or more buildings based on a variety of factors. The factors can include a local climate corresponding to each building, a mass and heat transfer for each building, a daily operation for each building, and an occupancy behavior for each building. A power flow can be determined for one or more power generators. The power flow can be determined based on the predictions of future consumption. A control input vector can be determined for the one or more buildings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Bing Dong, Ahmad Taha, Nikolaos Gatsis, Zhaoxuan Li, Ankur Pipri
  • Patent number: 11105932
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting and estimating time synchronization attacks (TSAs) on Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. The system and method can be implemented to address gaps in the known or proposed TSA detection solutions. In particular, the system and method can be implemented to provide a TSA countermeasure solution that: 1) provides a comprehensive countermeasure against different types of TSAs; 2) allows the GPS receiver to continue its normal operation, which is especially beneficial in Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) applications where the network's normal operation cannot be interrupted; in other words, the solution not only detects TSAs, but also mitigates their effects so that the network can continue its normal operation; and 3) is relatively simple and capable of being integrated with current GPS receivers without having to alter the circuitry of the GSP receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian, Ahmad Fayez Taha
  • Publication number: 20200204275
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that enable the identification of the location of a computing device based on radio data. A radio map can be identified for an area. The computing device can measure signal strengths to reference points. The signal strengths can be compared to the radio map. The computing device can determine its location based on the comparison of the signal strengths to the radio map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Boards of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian
  • Patent number: 10511392
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that enable the identification of the location of a computing device based on radio data. A radio map can be identified for an area. The computing device can measure signal strengths to reference points. The signal strengths can be compared to the radio map. The computing device can determine its location based on the comparison of the signal strengths to the radio map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian
  • Publication number: 20190187294
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting and estimating time synchronization attacks (TSAs) on Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. The system and method can be implemented to address gaps in the known or proposed TSA detection solutions. In particular, the system and method can be implemented to provide a TSA countermeasure solution that: 1) provides a comprehensive countermeasure against different types of TSAs; 2) allows the GPS receiver to continue its normal operation, which is especially beneficial in Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) applications where the network's normal operation cannot be interrupted; in other words, the solution not only detects TSAs, but also mitigates their effects so that the network can continue its normal operation; and 3) is relatively simple and capable of being integrated with current GPS receivers without having to alter the circuitry of the GSP receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian, Ahmad Fayez Taha
  • Publication number: 20180358810
    Abstract: A computing device can generate predictions for future consumptions for one or more buildings based on a variety of factors. The factors can include a local climate corresponding to each building, a mass and heat transfer for each building, a daily operation for each building, and an occupancy behavior for each building. A power flow can be determined for one or more power generators. The power flow can be determined based on the predictions of future consumption. A control input vector can be determined for the one or more buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Bing Dong, Ahmad Taha, Nikolaos Gatsis, Zhaoxuan Li, Ankur Pipri
  • Publication number: 20180123708
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments that enable the identification of the location of a computing device based on radio data. A radio map can be identified for an area. The computing device can measure signal strengths to reference points. The signal strengths can be compared to the radio map. The computing device can determine its location based on the comparison of the signal strengths to the radio map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ali Khalajmehrabadi, Nikolaos Gatsis, David Akopian