Patents by Inventor Thomas Wilkerson

Thomas Wilkerson 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).

  • Patent number: 11621746
    Abstract: An analog tamper-detection apparatus (ATAMP) for onboard analysis of a target device includes a plurality of antennas, each antenna of the plurality of antennas disposed within the target device and being electrically isolated from components of the target device. The ATAMP device further includes radio frequency (RF) front-end (RFFE) transmitter circuitry coupled to the plurality of antennas, the RFFE transmitter circuitry configured to illuminate the target device with a plurality of electromagnetic signals emitted via the plurality of antennas, to generate a plurality of mixed RF signals. The ATAMP device further includes RFFE receiver circuitry configured to receive emissions from the target device based on the mixed RF signals, and processing circuitry configured to perform subsequent analysis and evaluation of the target device based on the received emissions. The processing circuitry further generates a notification of the subsequent analysis and evaluation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Thomas Wilkerson, David Brian Miller, Ronald Buikema
  • Publication number: 20220413122
    Abstract: A drone detection, identification and location system and method may illuminate a target with one or multiple selected radio-frequency (RF) carrier frequencies. Both direct emissions received from the target and re-emissions generated by the target may be processed to determine whether the target is a drone. The re-emissions may be generated by circuitry of the target resulting from the illumination with the one or multiple RF carrier frequencies. The re-emissions may comprise cross-modulation products (CMPs) including forced non-linear emissions (FNLEs). The direct emissions and the re-emissions may be processed to generate an RF signature for the target. The target may be determined to be drone and the type of drone may be identified based on the RF signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, Thomas Wilkerson, John Dishon
  • Publication number: 20220216899
    Abstract: An analog tamper-detection apparatus (ATAMP) for onboard analysis of a target device includes a plurality of antennas, each antenna of the plurality of antennas disposed within the target device and being electrically isolated from components of the target device. The ATAMP device further includes radio frequency (RF) front-end (RFFE) transmitter circuitry coupled to the plurality of antennas, the RFFE transmitter circuitry configured to illuminate the target device with a plurality of electromagnetic signals emitted via the plurality of antennas, to generate a plurality of mixed RF signals. The ATAMP device further includes RFFE receiver circuitry configured to receive emissions from the target device based on the mixed RF signals, and processing circuitry configured to perform subsequent analysis and evaluation of the target device based on the received emissions. The processing circuitry further generates a notification of the subsequent analysis and evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Thomas Wilkerson, David Brian Miller, Ronald Buikema
  • Patent number: 11201641
    Abstract: An analog tamper-detection apparatus (ATAMP) for onboard analysis of a target device includes a plurality of antennas, each antenna of the plurality of antennas disposed within the target device and being electrically isolated from components of the target device. The ATAMP device further includes radio frequency (RF) front-end (RFFE) transmitter circuitry coupled to the plurality of antennas, the RFFE transmitter circuitry configured to illuminate the target device with a plurality of electromagnetic signals emitted via the plurality of antennas, to generate a plurality of mixed RF signals. The ATAMP device further includes RFFE receiver circuitry configured to receive emissions from the target device based on the mixed RF signals, and processing circuitry configured to perform subsequent analysis and evaluation of the target device based on the received emissions. The processing circuitry further generates a notification of the subsequent analysis and evaluation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Thomas Wilkerson, David Brian Miller, Ronald Buikema
  • Patent number: 11163760
    Abstract: The disclosure herein describes providing a data query service to a user based on natural language request data. The natural language request data is obtained from a user interface and a query structure is populated based on the natural language request data. The query structure is compared to stored queries and, based on identifying a stored query that matches the query structure, the user is prompted to confirm or reject that the identified query be performed. Based on receiving a confirmation of the identified query from the user, the identified query is selected for performance. Alternatively, based on receiving a rejection of the identified query from the user, a query based on the query structure is generated and selected for performance. The selected query is then performed on at least one data source and query output from the performed query is provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Carney, Neelima R. Arumalla, Charlene R. Ramer, Matthew Thomas Wilkerson, Timothy B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20210182283
    Abstract: The disclosure herein describes providing a data query service to a user based on natural language request data. The natural language request data is obtained from a user interface and a query structure is populated based on the natural language request data. The query structure is compared to stored queries and, based on identifying a stored query that matches the query structure, the user is prompted to confirm or reject that the identified query be performed. Based on receiving a confirmation of the identified query from the user, the identified query is selected for performance. Alternatively, based on receiving a rejection of the identified query from the user, a query based on the query structure is generated and selected for performance. The selected query is then performed on at least one data source and query output from the performed query is provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Scott CARNEY, Neelima R. ARUMALLA, Charlene R. RAMER, Matthew Thomas WILKERSON, Timothy B. HIGGINS
  • Publication number: 20210091829
    Abstract: An analog tamper-detection apparatus (ATAMP) for onboard analysis of a target device includes a plurality of antennas, each antenna of the plurality of antennas disposed within the target device and being electrically isolated from components of the target device. The ATAMP device further includes radio frequency (RF) front-end (RFFE) transmitter circuitry coupled to the plurality of antennas, the RFFE transmitter circuitry configured to illuminate the target device with a plurality of electromagnetic signals emitted via the plurality of antennas, to generate a plurality of mixed RF signals. The ATAMP device further includes RFFE receiver circuitry configured to receive emissions from the target device based on the mixed RF signals, and processing circuitry configured to perform subsequent analysis and evaluation of the target device based on the received emissions. The processing circuitry further generates a notification of the subsequent analysis and evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Thomas Wilkerson, David Brian Miller, Ronald Buikema
  • Patent number: 10295593
    Abstract: Embodiments includes an apparatus and method that intentionally illuminate a device with RF energy having specific characteristics (e.g., frequency, power, waveform, directionality, duration, etc.) to make a conductor of the device a transmitter. A method can include identifying data to be transmitted by the one or more conductors and providing a signal to the electrical or electronic circuitry to cause the electrical or electronic circuitry to change state and produce a first signal on the one or more conductors. The one or more conductors can produce a forced non-linear emission (FNLE) that is a mixture of the first signal and an electromagnetic wave incident thereon that, when decoded by an external device, corresponds to the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, Joshua N. Edmison, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Christopher Wilder, Thomas Wilkerson
  • Publication number: 20190086470
    Abstract: Embodiments includes an apparatus and method that intentionally illuminate a device with RF energy having specific characteristics (e.g., frequency, power, waveform, directionality, duration, etc.) to make a conductor of the device a transmitter. A method can include identifying data to be transmitted by the one or more conductors and providing a signal to the electrical or electronic circuitry to cause the electrical or electronic circuitry to change state and produce a first signal on the one or more conductors. The one or more conductors can produce a forced non-linear emission (FNLE) that is a mixture of the first signal and an electromagnetic wave incident thereon that, when decoded by an external device, corresponds to the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Tyler Shake, Joshua N. Edmison, John Dishon, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Christopher Wilder, Thomas Wilkerson
  • Patent number: 10121294
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer program product that intentionally illuminate at least one target item with electromagnetic energy having specific characteristics (e.g., frequency, power, waveform, directionality, duration, etc.). The target item, which may be an unpowered data storage device or secure document, acts as a non-linear mixer and is forced to emit radiative signals containing information about the target item's state and physical characteristics. Embodiments receive the forced emissions, extract useful data, and analyze the data to determine target item characteristics (e.g., a target item type, based on a comparison of data from known types). Embodiments control the illumination so the forced emissions radiate from an enclosure without interfering with tactical communications, and so that stored target item data is not affected. Embodiments can locate a hidden target item via the strength and directionality of the forced emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Dishon, Joshua N. Edmison, John-Francis Mergen, Zachary Leuschner, Kerry Wood, Laurie Waisel, Richard Burne, Tyler Shake, Thomas Wilkerson, Jason Fox
  • Publication number: 20120120230
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for wind profiling using a lighter than air tracer balloon moving under the influence of air currents. A retroreflective target is attached to the tracer balloon to improve the intensity of a return signal reflected back to the rangefinder. After the balloon is released, the rangefinder and attitude sensor are used to measure the range and direction angles of the retroreflective target on the tracer balloon at periodic time intervals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventors: Thomas Wilkerson, Alan B. Marchant, William James Bradford, Michael Wojcik
  • Publication number: 20040211806
    Abstract: An Epinephrine Pen carrying case is for carrying the medicine that is used by highly allergic individuals. The case is versatile in that it provides many ways to transport the medicine safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Ardoth Wilkerson, Howard Thomas Wilkerson