Patents by Inventor Smith

Smith 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: 20250219801
    Abstract: Coordinating Dynamic Sub-Band Operation (DSO) using Multi-Access Point (AP) Coordination (MAPC) may be provided. Coordinating DSO can include determining a proposed inter-Basic Service Set (BSS) DSO agreement for an Overlapping BSS (OBSS) and sending an inter-BSS DSO request to the OBSS based on the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement. An inter-BSS DSO response is received from the OBSS. When the inter-BSS DSO response accepts the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement, the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement is established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm M. Smith, Matthew A. Silverman, ALAN W. Dumdei, Indermeet S. Gandhi, Brian D. Hart
  • Publication number: 20250219951
    Abstract: In embodiments described herein, one or more stream classifications are incorporated into a plurality of flows within a network. These flows can have a number of characteristics associated with it, such as, but not limited to quality of service requirements that can dictate how the flow should be processed. A device associated with the flow can transmit a stream classification service (SCS) request. This SCS request can be received and processed to determine a scheduling behavior that should be adopted by various network device/nodes associated with the flow. The scheduling behavior can be transmitted to those network devices which can then modify the processing of the flow(s). In some cases, the network device can classify the packets associated with the flow(s) and prioritize them. In additional cases, the network device can generate one or more new queues that can be configured to best serve the requirements of the flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Binita Gupta, Brian Hart, Malcolm Smith, Jerome Henry
  • Publication number: 20250220730
    Abstract: Distributed Resource Units (DRUs) in Coordinated Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (C-OFDMA) may be provided. Using C-OFMA with DRUs can include determining to use with DRUs for a Transmit Opportunity (TXOP). Neighbor Access Point (AP) traffic information is requested from a neighbor AP, and the neighbor AP traffic information is received from the neighbor AP. A DRU assignment for the neighbor AP is determined based on the neighbor AP traffic information, and the DRU assignment is sent to the neighbor AP. Traffic is exchanged with one or more Stations (STAs) using C-OFDMA with DRUs during the TXOP, wherein the neighbor AP is operable to exchange neighbor AP traffic with one or more additional STAs during the TXOP using C-OFDMA with DRUs based on the DRU assignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Hart, Malcolm M. Smith, Matthew A. Silverman, Binita Gupta
  • Publication number: 20250214661
    Abstract: The hybrid tractor/trailer system includes a tractor and a trailer connected to the tractor at a trailer connection. The hybrid tractor/trailer system also includes a battery system, the battery system mechanically connected to the trailer. The hybrid tractor/trailer system further includes a motor controller, wherein the motor controller is in electrical communication with the battery system and an electric motor, the motor in electrical communication with the motor controller. In addition, the hybrid tractor/trailer system includes a gearbox, the gearbox in mechanical communication with the motor and an axle, the axle in mechanical communication with the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventor: Jeff SMITH
  • Publication number: 20250214634
    Abstract: The derail warning system may include a solar-powered LED indicator for derail or switch. The derail warning system may also include an orientation sensor that automatically turns on depending on the orientation of the derail (up or down), derail metal flag, or switch indicator flag. The derail warning system may bring more visibility with a 360-degree LED that is solar powered and may detect orientation and turn on based on the position of the derail, switch, or flag. The derail warning system may use a unique acceleration sensor or g-sensor that can detect orientation movement and automatically turn on or off and be fully charged to operate day or night. The derail warning system may also include a data-logging microprocessor to determine a time stamp of position and location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Railserve, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter BARTEK, Timothy J. BENJAMIN, Corey DASH, Philip Anthony MOONEY, Jason Neil SMITH
  • Publication number: 20250219685
    Abstract: In various embodiments described herein, network devices, such as clients and access points (APs) can conduct an association or sounding process utilizing a unified beamforming matrix. As wireless network associations are increasingly utilizing multiple links, processes that are typically done for each link can become redundant. In response, embodiments described herein can unify, compress, or otherwise streamline beamforming operations across multiple links into one link. For example, beamforming over multiple links can traditionally require data to be exchanged on each link. The beamforming parameters can instead, in many embodiments, transmit beamforming data or matrices on a single link that comprises a unified beamforming matrix, which can reduce the amount of data that is transmitted, and reduce temporal decay by packaging and transmitting data together instead of transmitting over each and every link. This can improve overall network performance and increase transmission efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Indermeet Gandhi, Jerome Henry, Matthew Silverman, Malcolm Smith
  • Publication number: 20250220515
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to techniques for a light-weight roaming protocol in a Multi-Link Operation wireless network. In one aspect, a method includes detecting a roaming point, wherein the roaming point is an event that triggers a user equipment to switch connectivity from a first access point to a second access point, and the user equipment, the first access point, and the second access point operate as multi-link devices. The method further includes maintaining, by the first access point, transmission of downlink data to the user equipment after the roaming point until one of a plurality of conditions occurs; and discarding uplink traffic from the user equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Sudhir Kumar Jain, Brian Donald Hart, Malcolm Muir Smith
  • Publication number: 20250215196
    Abstract: A building product having a body including a covered region including granules, at least 18 wt % of the granules include reclaimed granules having an average residual asphalt of at least 0.1 wt % for a total weight of the reclaimed granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Erin Lynn CAMPONESCHI BROTHERSON, Kevin Galloway, Julie Tinklenberg, Brent Smith, Jun Yan, Patrick T. Heppert
  • Publication number: 20250219955
    Abstract: Signaling to identify a Stream Classification Service (SCS) flow using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)/Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or an application Identifier (ID) may be provided. An Access Point (AP) may receive a SCS request from a station for a SCS flow. The SCS request may include a flow identifier for the SCS flow. The flow identifier may include a FDQN or an application ID for identifying the SCS flow. The AP may verify a network policy associated with the flow identifier for the SCS flow. The AP may process the SCS request for the SCS flow based on the network policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Binita Gupta, Brian D. Hart, Malcolm M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20250217978
    Abstract: A method for training a multi-class neural network for diagnosing ovarian tumors using ultrasound images includes obtaining ultrasound image data from a plurality of diagnostic centers, annotating each image of the image data, training a series of initial neural networks to perform multi-class classification, evaluating the performance of each initial neural network of the series of initial neural networks; identifying an optimal set of hyperparameter; and training a final neural network using the optimal set of hyperparameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Intelligyn AB
    Inventors: Kevin Smith, Elisabeth Epstein, Emir Konuk, Filip Christiansen, Pawel Herman
  • Publication number: 20250217669
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a solution, the apparatus including a user interface configured to receive user data, at least a processor communicatively connected to the use interface and a memory communicatively connected to the processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the processor to analyze a user interaction received through the user interface based on the user data, identify a problem as a function of the user interaction, generate a solution based on the user interaction and user data received from the user interface, wherein the solution includes a plurality of resources for addressing the problem, wherein generating a solution includes, training a web crawler configured to retrieve and index a plurality of resources, and track user progress with a solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: The Strategic Coach Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Sue Smith, Daniel J. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20250213291
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising a pair of opposing jaws including a first jaw and a second jaw, the first and second jaws configured to move between an open position and a tissue clamping position, each of the first and second jaws comprising an electrically conductive core member and an electrically conductive support member, the core member and the support member being separated proximally from the core member by a gap, with an electrically insulative material disposed in the gap such that the support member is substantially electrically isolated from the core member, and a pin, wherein the first and second jaw core members are pivotally coupled to the pin about which the first and second jaws rotate to move between the open position and the tissue clamping position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Clayton Cole, Tim Crowley, Ryan Smith, Liad Marom
  • Publication number: 20250214821
    Abstract: A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Darian SMITH, Rob ELLIOTT, Austin DEUERLING
  • Publication number: 20250218901
    Abstract: Devices, transistor structures, systems, and techniques are described herein related to backside contacts for field effect transistors formed using a backside placeholder contact. The backside placeholder contact is templated from a recessed dielectric material such as a recessed carbon hardmask. The recessed dielectric material is formed and replaced with a placeholder metal in frontside processing, and the placeholder metal is revealed and replaced from the transistor backside to form the backside contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Charutha Senaratne, Shaun Mills, Niangao Duan, Joseph Saunders, James Pellegren, Angeline Smith, Brian Krist
  • Publication number: 20250218305
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining action guides is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a user action, wherein the user action includes a user usage, convert the user usage of the user action into a current usage, obtain action template data, wherein the action template data includes a template usage, generate a template action expectation as a function of the user action and the action template data, determine an action feasibility as a function of the current usage and the template action expectation and generate an action guide as a function of the action feasibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: The Strategic Coach Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Sue Smith, Daniel J. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20250217452
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a probability datum is provided. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring a processor to receive a first datum that describes actions of the user, and to receive a second datum that describes a target attainment value, and to classify the first datum and the second datum to various labels, each label identified by a label value. Classifying includes generating a gap datum by as a function of the first datum and the second datum and categorizing the first datum with a label based on the gap datum and the label value of each label. The processor may determine the probability datum by using each label to select a respective probability generation model configured to determine the probability datum of the first datum matching the second datum per label based on the gap datum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: The Strategic Coach Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Sue Smith, Daniel J. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20250214686
    Abstract: A gyroscopic roll stabilizer includes an enclosure, a flywheel assembly, a bearing, a motor, and a bearing cooling circuit. The enclosure is mounted to a gimbal for rotation about a gimbal axis and configured to maintain a below-ambient pressure. The flywheel assembly includes a flywheel and flywheel shaft. The bearing rotatably mounts the flywheel assembly inside the enclosure for rotation about a flywheel axis. The bearing has an inner race and an outer race. The inner race is rotationally fixed relative to the flywheel shaft, and the outer race is held rotationally fixed relative to the enclosure. The motor is operative to rotate the flywheel assembly. The bearing cooling circuit is configured to transfer heat away from the bearing by recirculating coolant along a closed fluid pathway. The gyroscopic roll stabilizer is configured to transfer heat away from the inner and/or outer race of the bearing to the coolant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Brian John Sohacki, Aaron P. Powers, Grady F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20250219466
    Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for scheduling transmissions from a plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) may determine whether one or more ambient power devices are overlapping or non-overlapping based on one or more device characteristics associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP may transmit, to a wireless device, a charging instruction signal based on the one or more device characteristics. The one or more ambient power devices may receive one or more charging frames from the wireless device. The wireless device can receive one or more uplink frames and relay the one or more uplink frames to the AP. The AP may record the one or more charging frames, generate one or more charging profiles for the one or more ambient power devices, and develop an energy management strategy based on the one or more charging profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Jerome Henry, Matthew Silverman, Amine Choukir, Domenico Ficara, Ugo Campiglio, Juan Carlos Zuniga, Robert Barton, Sachin D. Wakudkar, Malcolm Smith
  • Publication number: 20250214913
    Abstract: A system for carbon dioxide emission recovery is disclosed herein. The system includes a reformer configured to convert an input into hydrogen and carbon monoxide and a methanization reactor coupled to the reformer. The methanization reactor is configured to receive carbon dioxide from one or more off gases of a carbon/carbon (C/C) preform production process, receive the hydrogen and the carbon monoxide from the reformer, convert the hydrogen, the carbon monoxide, and the carbon dioxide via methanization to produce methane, and supply the produced methane to at least one of the C/C preform production process or another system for heat generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean C Emerson, Haralambos Cordatos, Zissis A. Dardas, Daniel Hall, Ying She, Kenneth D. Smith, Leah Patrice Sutton, Michael N. Young
  • Publication number: 20250213349
    Abstract: A novel device for bioinductive implant placement in an in vivo surgical site, and method of use thereof, is disclosed. Sequential actuation of a series of levers (or other actuation means) operates to allow for expansion or splaying of a bioinductive implant patch, such as a patch comprised of collagen fibers, over an in vivo surgical site such as a torn tendon in a shoulder rotator cuff. With the patch expanded, it may be surgically fixed in place and provide for more efficient and thorough healing and repair of the tendon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: JEREMY SMITH, JUSTIN SMITH, JEFFREY BROADRICK, JAMIE WAYNE LINN