Patents by Inventor Simon Youngs

Simon Youngs 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: 20250227486
    Abstract: System and methods for modifying terrestrial coverage devices to provide mobile network coverage using information provided by one or more non-terrestrial coverage devices. Information gathered by one or more NTC devices (e.g., satellites) about user equipment (UE) serviced or detected by the NTC devices may be used by a mobile network to modify one or more characteristics of terrestrial coverage (TC) devices (e.g., base stations). A coverage agent receives UE information gathered about one or more UEs serviced or detected by the NTC device and provides the UE information to a coverage analyzer. The coverage analyzer uses the UE information to determine if partial or full network coverage can be shifted from the NTC device to the TC device by reconfiguring the TC device, potentially offloading some of the workload handled by the NTC device onto the TC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Raymond E Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 12356332
    Abstract: Method and system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions of a terrestrial wireless telecommunications network are disclosed. The system monitors a current energy consumption metric of the terrestrial network, predicts an energy consumption metric of the terrestrial network in a future time period based on at least one triggering event, and determines an available capacity metric of a non-terrestrial network in the future time period. When the energy consumption metric of the terrestrial network is greater than a first threshold and the available capacity metric of the non-terrestrial network is greater than a second threshold, the system causes the terrestrial network to enter an energy conservation mode of operation by transferring a first call or a first data session from a RAN cell of the terrestrial network to the non-terrestrial network and further causes the RAN cell to enter a low power mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 12251449
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising multi domain peptide (MDP) hydrogels where the peptides that constitute the hydrogel have at least one N6-(1-iminoethyl)-lysine side chain. Also provided are hydrogels that further comprise a STING agonist, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, and/or an anti-cancer therapy. Also provided are methods of using such compositions in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: William Marsh Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hartgerink, Andrew G. Sikora, David Leach, Jared M. Newton, Simon Young
  • Publication number: 20250037097
    Abstract: A federated identity manager server configured to receive, from a metaverse server, a virtual identity and user credentials associated with the virtual identity; receive, from a mobile network operator (MNO), subscriber information of the user; create a trusted identity based on the virtual identity and the subscriber information; receive, from the metaverse server, a request to purchase the digital content by the virtual identity; send, to the metaverse server, a verification request that includes a validation challenge for the virtual identity in the metaverse application; send, to a communication device, a verification result that indicates the user of the communication device is verified to purchase the digital content; send, to the MNO, billing confirmation for the digital content, wherein the billing confirmation indicates the digital content is allocated to the user; and receive, from the MNO, a confirmation message that indicates the user is carrier billed for the digital asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Peden, Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 12200815
    Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM comprises a processor, a non-transitory memory storing a configuration file, a wireless identity, a wireless access key, and a remote update agent stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor, the remote update agent determines that the SIM is communicatively coupled to a wireless communication network via a radio transceiver of a communication device with which the SIM is associated, in response to determining that the SIM is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication network, sends a provide local information (PLI) command to the mobile communication device to acquire network measurement results (NMR) based on the configuration file, transmits NMR data via the radio transceiver using a bearer independent protocol (BIP), receives SIM update information via the radio transceiver, and stores the SIM update information in the configuration file in the non-transitory memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Maksym Siryy, Simon Youngs
  • Publication number: 20240202082
    Abstract: According to aspects herein, methods and systems for event-driver user-based primary device selection are provided. The method begins with receiving an indication of an imminent UE failure event from at least one UE, wherein the UE is a member of at least one primary device selection cluster. The primary device selection manager then identifies at least one replacement primary device to take over for the at least one UE wherein the at least one replacement primary device is a member of the at least one primary device selection cluster. A notification containing a selection of potential replacement primary devices is transmitted to the at least one UE. A user may select at least one replacement primary device from the selection in the notification and transmit that selection to the primary device selection manager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond Emilio Reeves, Simon Youngs, Mark Peden
  • Patent number: 11985507
    Abstract: A method of computer authentication of a user request for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card transfer by a biometric signature from a user equipment (UE) comprising assigning a risk score, by a mobile service provider, to a user account based on user activity in the user account, wherein the user activity includes a SIM card transfer authorization. The mobile service provider then sends a message requesting a biometric signature from an authentication application executing in memory on the UE. The authentication application on the UE then proceeds capturing a biometric signature, encrypting the biometric signature, and sending an encrypted biometric signature to the mobile service provider using a wireless communication protocol. The mobile service provider then compares the biometric signature to an authorized signature and modifies the risk score based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11969499
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides for novel compositions of matter comprising multi domain peptide (MDP) hydrogels and cyclic dinucleotides (CDNs). Also disclosed are method of using such compositions in the treatment of cancer, including in particular the treatment of head and neck cancers, such as those resistant to CDN therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: William Marsh Rice University, The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Simon Young, David Leach, Jeffrey D. Hartgerink
  • Patent number: 11806441
    Abstract: Provided are fast relaxing hydrogels that are useful for regulating cell behavior and enhancing tissue regeneration, e.g., bone regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Luo Gu, Ovijit Chaudhuri, Nathaniel D. Huebsch, David J. Mooney, Max Carlton Darnell, Simon Young
  • Publication number: 20230300621
    Abstract: A method of computer authentication of a user request for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card transfer by a biometric signature from a user equipment (UE) comprising assigning a risk score, by a mobile service provider, to a user account based on user activity in the user account, wherein the user activity includes a SIM card transfer authorization. The mobile service provider then sends a message requesting a biometric signature from an authentication application executing in memory on the UE. The authentication application on the UE then proceeds capturing a biometric signature, encrypting the biometric signature, and sending an encrypted biometric signature to the mobile service provider using a wireless communication protocol. The mobile service provider then compares the biometric signature to an authorized signature and modifies the risk score based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11706629
    Abstract: A method of computer authentication of a user request for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card transfer by a biometric signature from a user equipment (UE) comprising assigning a risk score, by a mobile service provider, to a user account based on user activity in the user account, wherein the user activity includes a SIM card transfer authorization. The mobile service provider then sends a message requesting a biometric signature from an authentication application executing in memory on the UE. The authentication application on the UE then proceeds capturing a biometric signature, encrypting the biometric signature, and sending an encrypted biometric signature to the mobile service provider using a wireless communication protocol. The mobile service provider then compares the biometric signature to an authorized signature and modifies the risk score based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11706590
    Abstract: A method and system for enabling MMS message delivery to a recipient device. An MMSC receives and stores MMS message content to be delivered to the recipient device, and the MMSC responsively sends to the recipient device an MMS-notification message carrying an address of the MMS message content stored at the MMSC and then receives a reply indicating that the recipient device received the MMS-notification message. The MMSC then detects that, after the MMSC received the reply, (i) at least a predefined threshold amount of time has passed and (ii) the MMSC has not yet received from the recipient device a request to download the MMS message content. And responsive to at least the detecting, the MMSC then sends to the recipient device a data-service-trigger message that triggers turning on data service of the recipient device, thus enabling MMS-message delivery to the recipient device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum LLC
    Inventors: Mark Peden, Raymond E. Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11567160
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining a location of a device. The methods can include receiving information associated with a device, which can include one or more radio frequency (RF) signal strength values associated with communication between the device and at least one antenna element of an antenna array. The methods can also include, determining, based at least partly on the information associated with the device, a location for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs, Mark Peden
  • Patent number: 11503456
    Abstract: A method of updating embedded universal integrated circuit cards (eUICCs) on wireless communication devices. The method comprises reviewing transactions associated with eUICCs on wireless communication devices by each of a plurality of mobile network operators (MNOs), based at least in part on reviewing the transactions by the MNOs, assigning each of the MNOs to one of a first tier, a second tier, and a third tier, receiving a eUICC transaction by an eUICC updating application executing on a computer from an MNO, determining by the eUICC updating application a tier the MNO is assigned to, and sending the eUICC transaction by the eUICC updating application to a wireless communication device subject to restrictions associated with the tier to which the MNO is assigned, whereby eUICC updating transactions of MNOs are restricted based on MNO tier assignments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company LP
    Inventors: Ran Chen, Adrian M. Milner, Simon Youngs
  • Publication number: 20220286861
    Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM comprises a processor, a non-transitory memory storing a configuration file, a wireless identity, a wireless access key, and a remote update agent stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor, the remote update agent determines that the SIM is communicatively coupled to a wireless communication network via a radio transceiver of a communication device with which the SIM is associated, in response to determining that the SIM is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication network, sends a provide local information (PLI) command to the mobile communication device to acquire network measurement results (NMR) based on the configuration file, transmits NMR data via the radio transceiver using a bearer independent protocol (BIP), receives SIM update information via the radio transceiver, and stores the SIM update information in the configuration file in the non-transitory memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Maksym Siryy, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11418958
    Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM comprises a processor, a non-transitory memory storing a configuration file, a wireless identity, a wireless access key, and a remote update agent stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor, the remote update agent determines that the SIM is communicatively coupled to a wireless communication network via a radio transceiver of a communication device with which the SIM is associated, in response to determining that the SIM is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication network, sends a provide local information (PLI) command to the mobile communication device to acquire network measurement results (NMR) based on the configuration file, transmits NMR data via the radio transceiver using a bearer independent protocol (BIP), receives SIM update information via the radio transceiver, and stores the SIM update information in the configuration file in the non-transitory memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Maksym Siryy, Simon Youngs
  • Publication number: 20220248233
    Abstract: A method of computer authentication of a user request for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card transfer by a biometric signature from a user equipment (UE) comprising assigning a risk score, by a mobile service provider, to a user account based on user activity in the user account, wherein the user activity includes a SIM card transfer authorization. The mobile service provider then sends a message requesting a biometric signature from an authentication application executing in memory on the UE. The authentication application on the UE then proceeds capturing a biometric signature, encrypting the biometric signature, and sending an encrypted biometric signature to the mobile service provider using a wireless communication protocol. The mobile service provider then compares the biometric signature to an authorized signature and modifies the risk score based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11368849
    Abstract: A method of computer authentication of a user request for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card transfer by a biometric signature from a user equipment (UE) comprising assigning a risk score, by a mobile service provider, to a user account based on user activity in the user account, wherein the user activity includes a SIM card transfer authorization. The mobile service provider then sends a message requesting a biometric signature from an authentication application executing in memory on the UE. The authentication application on the UE then proceeds capturing a biometric signature, encrypting the biometric signature, and sending an encrypted biometric signature to the mobile service provider using a wireless communication protocol. The mobile service provider then compares the biometric signature to an authorized signature and modifies the risk score based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs
  • Patent number: 11297662
    Abstract: Methods and systems for connecting a device to a wireless telecommunications network. The methods can include receiving an inquiry from a device for connecting to an antenna array. The methods can also include determining if the inquiry satisfies one or more predetermined connection rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Reeves, Simon Youngs, Mark Peden
  • Patent number: 11276368
    Abstract: Examples described herein generally apply color transforms to visual content. A set of color transforms in a graphics pipeline that are requested by a plurality of applications can be determined. At least one of the set of color transforms or an ordering of the set of color transforms can be modified, based on one or more arbitration rules, to generate an arbitrated set of color transforms. The visual content can be generated for display based at least in part on applying the arbitrated set of color transforms in the graphics pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Simon Young Tao, Rajat Jain, Guangwen Yang, David Foster Spruill, Zachary Scott Northrup