Patents by Inventor Thomas Chapman

Thomas Chapman 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: 20210258801
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a scalable test model for a cellular communications system having multiple different bandwidth and subcarrier combinations are disclosed. Embodiments of a method performed by a test node and corresponding embodiments of a test node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method performed by a test node comprises generating a test signal for a particular bandwidth and subcarrier spacing combination, the test signal being in accordance with a test model that is scalable for a plurality of different bandwidth and subcarrier spacing combinations. By using the scalable test model, the test model can be flexibly used to test for different bandwidth and subcarrier spacing combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Esther Sienkiewicz, Senay Negusse, Thomas Chapman, Robert Baldemair, Farshid Ghasemzadeh
  • Patent number: 11054043
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body and a plug. The body includes a chamber and ports that communicate with the chamber. The plug rotates within the chamber, and includes a seal disposed in an annular groove provided on the plug surface. An elastic member is disposed in the groove, and biases the seal against an inner surface of the chamber. When the plug is oriented relative to the body so that the groove is aligned with a port, the seal segregates the chamber into a first chamber that borders an outer surface of the seal and a second chamber that borders an inner surface of the seal, and provides a fluid-tight seal between the first chamber and the second chamber. In addition, the seal inner and outer diameters vary based on a fluid pressure difference across the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Robert Bosch LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, George Popovici, Lesley Wang, Adarsh Venkiteswaran
  • Patent number: 11005517
    Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for transmitting adjusted signals. A method is performed by a radio communications device comprising at least two radio transmitter units. The method comprises generating a signal to be transmitted by the radio transmitter units. The method comprises adjusting the signal at at least one of the radio transmitter units by dithering at least one radio parameter value such that the signals from all radio transmitter units are mutually different. The method comprises transmitting the adjusted signal by the radio transmitter units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, Farshid Ghasemzadeh, Ulf Gustavsson, Leonard Rexberg
  • Patent number: 10985856
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method in a wireless transmitter for transmitting a first wireless signal according to a first numerology in a network capable of supporting two numerologies. The method comprises obtaining one or more requirements associated with each numerology; adapting at least one of a first filter property of the wireless transmitter, a first beamforming property of the wireless transmitter, and a guard band size between the first and second numerology based on the obtained one or more requirements; and transmitting the first wireless signal according to the first numerology. Particular embodiments may adapt one of a second filter property and/or a second beamforming property of the wireless transmitter, and transmit/receive a second wireless signal according to the second numerology. Further embodiments include a method in a wireless receiver corresponding to the embodiments in the wireless transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Farshid Ghasemzadeh, Thomas Chapman
  • Patent number: 10914390
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body, and a valve plug disposed in the valve body. The valve body includes a base and a cylindrical sidewall that together define a valve plug chamber. The valve body includes valve ports. The valve plug is rotatable relative to the valve body about a rotational axis. The valve plug supports an annular seal in such a way that, a) for certain orientations of the valve plug with respect to the valve body, the seal abuts and inner surface of the sidewall and provides a fluid-tight seal between the valve plug and the valve body, and b) during rotation of the valve plug relative to the valve body, the seal is moved relative to the valve body along a circular path. At least one of the valve ports includes a guiding feature that guides the seal along the circular path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignees: Robert Bosch LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, George Popovici, Lesley Wang, Adarsh Venkiteswaran
  • Patent number: 10892815
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a method for testing a radio node for compliance with transmitter disturbance quality requirements. The method includes receiving transmission from the radio node in a plurality of directions from the radio node, and determining whether the received transmission complies with the requirements, the requirements pertaining to transmitter disturbance quality at least in the plurality of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventor: Thomas Chapman
  • Publication number: 20200386331
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body, and a valve plug disposed in the valve body. The valve body includes a base and a cylindrical sidewall that together define a valve plug chamber. The valve body includes valve ports. The valve plug is rotatable relative to the valve body about a rotational axis. The valve plug supports an annular seal in such a way that, a) for certain orientations of the valve plug with respect to the valve body, the seal abuts and inner surface of the sidewall and provides a fluid-tight seal between the valve plug and the valve body, and b) during rotation of the valve plug relative to the valve body, the seal is moved relative to the valve body along a circular path. At least one of the valve ports includes a guiding feature that guides the seal along the circular path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, George Popovici, Lesley Wang, Adarsh Venkiteswaran
  • Publication number: 20200386325
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body and a plug. The body includes a chamber and ports that communicate with the chamber. The plug rotates within the chamber, and includes a seal disposed in an annular groove provided on the plug surface. An elastic member is disposed in the groove, and biases the seal against an inner surface of the chamber. When the plug is oriented relative to the body so that the groove is aligned with a port, the seal segregates the chamber into a first chamber that borders an outer surface of the seal and a second chamber that borders an inner surface of the seal, and provides a fluid-tight seal between the first chamber and the second chamber. In addition, the seal inner and outer diameters vary based on a fluid pressure difference across the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, George Popovici, Lesley Wang, Adarsh Venkiteswaran
  • Publication number: 20200386323
    Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body and a plug. The body includes a chamber and ports that communicate with the chamber. The plug is rotatably disposed in the chamber, and includes a seal disposed in an annular groove provided on the plug surface. An elastic member is disposed in the groove, and biases the seal against an inner surface of the chamber. The seal includes a seal retaining feature that is configured to retain the seal within the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, George Popovici, Lesley Wang, Adarsh Venkiteswaran
  • Publication number: 20200304275
    Abstract: A method for improving transmission link performance, performed by a first communication node for wireless communication with a second communication node is provided. The method includes obtaining information of a delay spread of first signals sent between the first communication node and the second communication node and determining at least one of a plurality of different values of a sub-carrier spacing for transmission of second signals between the first communication node and the second communication node, based on the obtained information of the delay spread. The method further includes initiating transmission of the second signals between the first communication node and the second communication node based on the determined at least one value of the sub-carrier spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Muhammad KAZMI, Esther SIENKIEWICZ, Thomas CHAPMAN
  • Patent number: 10784972
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing TRP measurements of an antenna system uses a sampling grid that takes into account the spherical geometry and the directivity of the antenna under test, while considering test time. The optimization of the sampling grid balances the trade-off between reducing the number of samples to reduce test time, and ensuring accuracy of the TRP estimates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
    Inventors: Joakim Axmon, Thomas Chapman, Torbjörn Elfström, Esther Sienkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20200113597
    Abstract: Devices used to provide transseptal access are disclosed. The devices may comprise at least one cannula, a needle, and a handle. The cannula and the needle may be configured to be inserted through a dilator while not damaging a lumen wall of the dilator. The handle may be configured to lock the needle in a retracted position. The devices may be configured to telescopically advance the needle through an atrial septum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Jenkins, Christopher A. Heine, Shaun Lessik, Krista Killion, Thomas Chapman
  • Publication number: 20200021349
    Abstract: A method performed by a network node for determining a beam to be transmitted to at least a first User Equipment, UE is provided. The network node determines (903) a beam to be transmitted to at least a first UE based on an obtained average spatial profile of radiated power in each direction. The average spatial profile of radiated power is based on an spatial profile of radiated power averaged over any one or more out of a frequency interval and a time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, Torbjörn Elfström, Farshid Ghasemzadeh, Esther Sienkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20190342014
    Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for over the air testing of a radio communications device. A method is performed by a signal generator. The method comprises generating a respective test signal for each of a plurality of receiver units of the radio communications device, wherein each test signal is independently modulated according to a multipath propagation channel model. The method comprises sequentially, and for the plurality of receiver units of the radio communications device, transmitting the test signals over the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas CHAPMAN, Magnus LARSSON, Rickard SVENSSON, Fredrik HUSS
  • Publication number: 20190229817
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing TRP measurements of an antenna system uses a sampling grid that takes into account the spherical geometry and the directivity of the antenna under test, while considering test time. The optimization of the sampling grid balances the trade-off between reducing the number of samples to reduce test time, and ensuring accuracy of the TRP estimates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Joakim Axmon, Thomas Chapman, Torbjörn Elfström, Esther Sienkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20190222250
    Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for transmitting adjusted signals. A method is performed by a radio communications device comprising at least two radio transmitter units. The method comprises generating a signal to be transmitted by the radio transmitter units. The method comprises adjusting the signal at at least one of the radio transmitter units by dithering at least one radio parameter value such that the signals from all radio transmitter units are mutually different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Thomas CHAPMAN, Farshid GHASEMZADEH, Ulfä GUSTAVSSON, Leonard REXBERG
  • Publication number: 20190207697
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method in a wireless transmitter for transmitting a first wireless signal according to a first numerology in a network capable of supporting two numerologies. The method comprises obtaining one or more requirements associated with each numerology; adapting at least one of a first filter property of the wireless transmitter, a first beamforming property of the wireless transmitter, and a guard band size between the first and second numerology based on the obtained one or more requirements; and transmitting the first wireless signal according to the first numerology. Particular embodiments may adapt one of a second filter property and/or a second beamforming property of the wireless transmitter, and transmit/receive a second wireless signal according to the second numerology. Further embodiments include a method in a wireless receiver corresponding to the embodiments in the wireless transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Farshid Ghasemzadeh, Thomas CHAPMAN
  • Publication number: 20190173560
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a method for testing a radio node for compliance with transmitter disturbance quality requirements. The method includes receiving transmission from the radio node in a plurality of directions from the radio node, and determining whether the received transmission complies with the requirements, the requirements pertaining to transmitter disturbance quality at least in the plurality of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventor: Thomas CHAPMAN
  • Publication number: 20190173593
    Abstract: An example method for testing a base station that supports multi-carrier transmission using multiple transceiver units comprises transmitting an interfering test signal in one or more transmit bands for the base station apparatus, using the multiple transceiver units and the antenna array, where the interfering test signal has a total EIRP at least approximately equal to the sum of the respective rated maximum EIRPs for each of the predetermined number of simultaneous carriers. This example method further comprises transmitting a desired test signal to the base station apparatus, in a receive band for the base station apparatus, using a test signal generator and a test antenna separate from the base station apparatus, and evaluating a receiver sensitivity for the base station apparatus, based on the desired test signal, while the interfering test signal is being transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Chapman, Asif Ali Khan
  • Publication number: 20190132754
    Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a first node (101) for enabling testing of at least a part (105, 108) of the first node (101) in a deployed network. The first node (101) determines that at least a part (105, 108) of the first node (101) should be tested, and determines a direction in which to transmit or receive a test signal (200) to or from a second node (103). The first node (101) transmits the test signal (200) OTA in the determined direction to the second node (103) if a transmitter of the first node (101) should be tested. The first node (101) receives the test signal (200) OTA in the determined direction from the second node (103) if a receiver of the first node (101) should be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL)
    Inventors: Torbjörn ELFSTRÖM, Joakim AXMON, Thomas CHAPMAN, Esther SIENKIEWICZ