Patents by Inventor Thomas Sun

Thomas Sun 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: 20110144059
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds, salts and hydrates of the prodrugs, compositions comprising the prodrugs, intermediates and methods for synthesizing the prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Rajinder Singh, Thomas Sun, Esteban Masuda
  • Patent number: 7830957
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to process wireless data packets. A method includes determining a subset of data bits to be processed at a wireless transmitter and employing a clock edge to store the data. The clock edge allows parallel mapping of at least two bits from the subset of data bits into an interleaver memory per a given clock edge. From the memory, other encoding and scrambling processes are applied before transmitting the data packets across a wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jinxia Bai, Thomas Sun
  • Publication number: 20100260161
    Abstract: Methods and devices for encoding and interleaving data packets for broadcast and for de-interleaving and decoding data packets in a communication system eliminate detrimental biasing effects by using pseudo-random M-sequence bit encoding as part of the turbo encoding and decoding. The use of pseudo-random M-sequence bit encoding mitigates biasing effects that may otherwise be introduced if conventional r-c interleaving is applied to long turbo encoded data which would degrade reception in the presence of broadcast interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: DURK L. VAN VEEN, Murali R. Chari, Thomas Sun
  • Publication number: 20100251069
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for memory allocation for turbo decoder input with a long turbo codeword, the method comprising computing a bit level log likelihood ratio (LLR) of a demodulated signal over a superframe to generate at least one systematic bit LLR and at least one parity bit LLR; storing the at least one systematic bit LLR and the at least one parity bit LLR over the superframe in a decoder memory; and reading the systematic bit LLR and the parity bit LLR over the superframe to decode at least one codeword from the decoder memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Jing Jiang, Xinmiao Zhang, Fuyun Ling
  • Patent number: 7734303
    Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate monitoring transmitter performance in a wireless communication environment. A metric or metrics associated with one or more pilot symbols can be generated and used to evaluate performance. To generate pilot metrics, a signal analyzer can be used to sample the output of a transmitter and the sampled signal can be propagated to a processor. The processor can generate frequency domain channel estimates for subcarriers. Average channel estimates for the subcarriers can be used with the known pilot symbols to determine noise or error for each subcarrier, which can be used to generate the noise variance for each of the pilot symbols. A pilot modulation error metric can be generated based upon the average channel estimates and noise variance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Thomas Sun
  • Patent number: 7733968
    Abstract: Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate monitoring transmitter performance in a wireless communication environment. A signal analyzer can be used to sample the output of a transmitter and the sampled signal can be propagated to a processor. The processor can generate frequency domain channel estimates for the subcarriers. If the transmitted modulation symbols are unknown, the processor can determine the modulation symbols and use the determined modulation symbols to calculate the channel estimates. The channel estimates can be averaged and used to generate various metrics to evaluate the transmitter performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Fuyun Ling, Durk L. Van Veen, Murali Ramaswamy Chari, Thomas Sun
  • Publication number: 20100131829
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for scheduling data in an FLO system. The method may include turbo encoding the data, and dividing a packet of the turbo-coded data into a plurality of subpackets. The method may include scheduling the turbo-coded packet of data so as to distribute the data across multiple frames of a superframe, by transmitting each one of the subpackets during a different frame of the superframe to increase time diversity. The turbo-coded packet of data may comprise systematic bits and parity bits. The method may include separately scheduling the systematic bits and the parity bits during different frames of the superframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Fuyun Ling, Jing Jiang, Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Tao Tian, Kent Walker
  • Publication number: 20100098192
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating bit log likelihood ratio (LLR) values for two-layered Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (QPSK) turbo decoding in a wireless communications user terminal (UT). The method includes receiving a two-layered QPSK signal with an energy ratio that is unknown, but typically defined as either k12 or k22. The method selects a mismatched energy ratio (k2) between k12 and k22, and generating bit LLR values for two-layered QPSK turbo decoding, using the mismatched k2 energy ratio. For example, if the received two-layered QPSK signal is known to have an energy ratio of about 4 or about 6.25. Then, k2 is selected to be about 5.0625. Alternately stated, the mismatched k2 energy ratio in selected by determining the approximate midpoint between k12 and k22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Fuyun Ling, Seong Taek Chung, Jinxia Bai, Thomas Sun
  • Patent number: 7693231
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to estimating noise variance associated with a transmitter. For example, the noise variance can be estimated in connection with determining performance parameters associated with a transmitter. Determining noise variance can include the acts of estimating phase alteration of a received signal through utilization of a least squares-based phase estimation algorithm. Determining noise variance can also include the act of determining an unbiased estimation of noise variance as a function of the estimated phase alteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Fuyun Ling, Thomas Sun, Raghuraman Krisnamoorthi, Durk L. van Veen, Murali Ramaswamy Chari
  • Publication number: 20100074317
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for processing a signal in wireless communications. The signal may have synchronization information. A method of processing a signal having synchronization information may include receiving the signal, and determining a truncation region of the time domain estimated channel, the estimated channel having taps. The method further includes processing the channel taps within the truncation region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Fuyun Ling, Krishna Kizon Mukkavilli, Tao Tian, Bojan Vrcelj
  • Patent number: 7660368
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating bit log likelihood ratio (LLR) values for two-layered Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (QPSK) turbo decoding in a wireless communications user terminal (UT). The method includes receiving a two-layered QPSK signal with an energy ratio that is unknown, but typically defined as either k12 or k22. The method selects a mismatched energy ratio (k2) between k12 and k22, and generating bit LLR values for two-layered QPSK turbo decoding, using the mismatched k2 energy ratio. For example, if the received two-layered QPSK signal is known to have an energy ratio of about 4 or about 6.25. Then, k2 is selected to be about 5.0625. Alternately stated, the mismatched k2 energy ratio in selected by determining the approximate midpoint between k12 and k22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Fuyun Ling, Seong Taek Chung, Jinxia Bai, Thomas Sun
  • Publication number: 20090271686
    Abstract: Received communication signals may be decoded according to a combined turbo-RS (Reed-Solomon) decoding technique. The turbo decoding is based on information produced by the RS decoding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jing Jiang, Fuyun Ling, Thomas Sun, Tao Tian, Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Kent Walker
  • Publication number: 20090271688
    Abstract: Received communication signals may be decoded according to a combined, iterative inner code-outer code decoding technique. The inner code decoding is based on information produced by the outer code decoding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jing Jiang, Fuyun Ling, Thomas Sun, Tao Tian, Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi
  • Publication number: 20090268694
    Abstract: A turbo-coded data block is processed for transmission on a wireless communication link by scheduling a plurality of portions of the block for transmission during respectively corresponding transmit intervals that are temporally separated from one another. The block portions are transmitted during the respectively corresponding transmit intervals according to the scheduling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Tao Tian, Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Jing Jiang, Fuyun Ling
  • Patent number: 7563892
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compound shown below, compositions comprising the compound, intermediates and methods for synthesizing the compound, and methods of using the compound in a variety of applications including treatment of autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajinder Singh, Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Valentino J. Stella, Thomas Sun
  • Patent number: 7538108
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds of structural formula shown below, compositions comprising these compounds, intermediates and methods for synthesizing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications including treatment of autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajinder Singh, Esteban Masuda, Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Thomas Sun, Valentino J. Stella
  • Publication number: 20090123539
    Abstract: Disclosed are tablets comprising hydrolytically stable formulations of (6-(5-fluoro-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylamino) pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxo-2H-pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]oxazin-4(3H)-yl)methyl phosphate disodium salt (Compound 1) prepared by a wet granulation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Sun, Ray Lo
  • Patent number: 7449458
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds of structural formula shown below, compositions comprising these compounds, intermediates and methods for synthesizing these compounds, and methods for using these compounds in a variety of applications including treatment of autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Rajinder Singh, Valentino J. Stella, Thomas Sun
  • Publication number: 20080242225
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for testing or qualifying a repeater/transmitter in a multicarrier system by utilizing modulation error ratio (MER). In particular, a disclosed method includes determining an estimated effective modulation error ratio of an output of the repeater/transmitter. The estimated effective modulation error ratio is compared with a predetermined threshold, and the repeater/transmitter is qualified when the estimated effective modulation error ratio is greater than the predetermined threshold. Using an estimated modulation error ratio for repeater/transmitters, which can have non-flat modulation error ratios over a total number of subcarriers, affords an efficient method to test and qualify repeater/transmitters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Raghuraman Krishnamoorthi, Thomas Sun, Ashok Mantravadi
  • Publication number: 20080016425
    Abstract: A receiver includes a turbo decoder, and a depuncture module configured to enable the turbo decoder to selectively operate at a symmetric code rate and an asymmetric code rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Safi Khan, Thomas Sun