Patents by Inventor Van Hanson

Van Hanson 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: 20240116382
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods related to an electric vehicle charging arrangement. An example method executed by a first computer can include evaluating an agreement between a first party associated with an electric vehicle and a second party associated with a property in which the first computer can be located. The method can further include granting to a second computer of the electric vehicle, an authorization to permit the electric vehicle to enter the property of the second party during a time slot defined in the agreement; and granting, to the electric vehicle, access to an electric vehicle charging station on the property during the time slot defined in the agreement. The time slot, which is available for use on a repetitive basis over a stipulated period of time, can be outside of business hours of an activity performed by the second party on the property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Ryan O'Gorman, Ryan Edwin Hanson, Peter Phung, John Van Wiemeersch
  • Patent number: 10499253
    Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided for communicating with a plurality of base stations. The distributed antenna system includes a system controller and a master unit communicating with at least one of the plurality of base stations. A remote unit communicates over a high data rate media with the master unit and/or a downstream remote unit. Alternatively, the distributed antenna system includes a controller and a digital time/space crosspoint switch controlled by the controller. A digitizing transceiver is in communication with the digital time/space crosspoint switch. The crosspoint switch is configured to transmit and receive digital data through the digitizing transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Donald R. McAllister, Carmine Pagano, Hongju Yan, Dennis M. Cleary, Van Hanson, Mathias Schmalisch, Stefan Eisenwinter
  • Patent number: 9826410
    Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided for communicating with a plurality of base stations. The distributed antenna system includes a system controller and a master unit communicating with at least one of the plurality of base stations. A remote unit communicates over a high data rate media with the master unit and/or a downstream remote unit. Alternatively, the distributed antenna system includes a controller and a digital time/space crosspoint switch controlled by the controller. A digitizing transceiver is in communication with the digital time/space crosspoint switch. The crosspoint switch is configured to transmit and receive digital data through the digitizing transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Donald R. McAllister, Carmine Pagano, Hongju Yan, Dennis M. Cleary, Van Hanson, Mathias Schmalisch, Stefan Eisenwinter
  • Patent number: 9793982
    Abstract: A communication system includes a receive antenna for receiving communication signals, processing circuitry for processing the received communication signals and repeating the signals for further transmission and at least one transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry utilizes configurable settings for controlling the operation of the communication system and the configurable settings are variable for varying the operation of the system. The processing circuitry is further operable for receiving inputs regarding current operating conditions of the communication system and for selectively adapting the configurable settings of the system based upon the operating condition inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Alfons Dussmann
  • Patent number: 9537565
    Abstract: A communication system includes a receive antenna for receiving communication signals, processing circuitry for processing the received communication signals and repeating the signals for further transmission and at least one transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry utilizes configurable settings for controlling the operation of the communication system and the configurable settings are variable for varying the operation of the system. The processing circuitry is further operable for receiving inputs regarding current operating conditions of the communication system and for selectively adapting the configurable settings of the system based upon the operating condition inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Alfons Dussmann
  • Patent number: 9467877
    Abstract: A radio communication system includes at least one receive antenna for receiving communication signals, processing circuitry for processing the received communication signals and repeating the signals for further transmission, and at least one transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry is operable for receiving an input regarding the current geographic location of the communication system. The processing circuitry is further capable of recording measurements and data regarding the operation and use of the radio communication system and its operating environment including where and when the measurements and data were taken. The processing circuitry further provides a user interface and capabilities to analyze and visualize the recorded information to diagnose problems and optimize performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Patent number: 9450653
    Abstract: A telecommunications system is provided that can re-sample a digitized signal at a resample rate that is based on one or more factors to better utilize bandwidth. The factors can include the bandwidth of the signal that the digitized signal represents, the amount of bandwidth owned or used by the carrier, the full bandwidth of the designated RF band, the bandwidth of the serial link, the frame length of the serial link, the segmentation of the frames on the serial link, and the capability of the equipment at the receiving end of a serial link. The re-sampled signal can be transmitted to another unit that is remote to the unit transmitting the signal. The other unit can include a re-sampling device that restores the re-sampled signal to a digital signal that can be converted to an analog signal for wireless transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Christopher G. Ranson
  • Publication number: 20150341089
    Abstract: A telecommunications system is provided that can re-sample a digitized signal at a resample rate that is based on one or more factors to better utilize bandwidth. The factors can include the bandwidth of the signal that the digitized signal represents, the amount of bandwidth owned or used by the carrier, the full bandwidth of the designated RF band, the bandwidth of the serial link, the frame length of the serial link, the segmentation of the frames on the serial link, and the capability of the equipment at the receiving end of a serial link. The re-sampled signal can be transmitted to another unit that is remote to the unit transmitting the signal. The other unit can include a re-sampling device that restores the re-sampled signal to a digital signal that can be converted to an analog signal for wireless transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Christopher G. Ranson
  • Patent number: 9130609
    Abstract: A telecommunications system is provided that can re-sample a digitized signal at a resample rate that is based on one or more factors to better utilize bandwidth. The factors can include the bandwidth of the signal that the digitized signal represents, the amount of bandwidth owned or used by the carrier, the full bandwidth of the designated RF band, the bandwidth of the serial link, the frame length of the serial link, the segmentation of the frames on the serial link, and the capability of the equipment at the receiving end of a serial link. The re-sampled signal can be transmitted to another unit that is remote to the unit transmitting the signal. The other unit can include a re-sampling device that restores the re-sampled signal to a digital signal that can be converted to an analog signal for wireless transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Christopher G. Ranson
  • Patent number: 8948687
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for capturing a receive signal, processing circuitry for processing the receive signal to form a repeated signal, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signal. The processing circuitry includes gain circuitry for gain in the repeated signal and decorrelation circuitry configured for modifying the repeated signal with respect to the receive signal to thereby decorrelate the repeated signal from the receive signal. The processing circuitry further comprises circuitry configured for calculating a gain margin for the apparatus utilizing the decorrelated receive and repeated signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Christopher Ranson
  • Publication number: 20150016296
    Abstract: A radio communication system includes at least one receive antenna for receiving communication signals, processing circuitry for processing the received communication signals and repeating the signals for further transmission, and at least one transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry is operable for receiving an input regarding the current geographic location of the communication system. The processing circuitry is further capable of recording measurements and data regarding the operation and use of the radio communication system and its operating environment including where and when the measurements and data were taken. The processing circuitry further provides a user interface and capabilities to analyze and visualize the recorded information to diagnose problems and optimize performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Patent number: 8849190
    Abstract: A radio communication system includes at least one receive antenna for receiving communication signals, processing circuitry for processing the received communication signals and repeating the signals for further transmission, and at least one transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry is operable for receiving an input regarding the current geographic location of the communication system. The processing circuitry is further capable of recording measurements and data regarding the operation and use of the radio communication system and its operating environment including where and when the measurements and data were taken. The processing circuitry further provides a user interface and capabilities to analyze and visualize the recorded information to diagnose problems and optimize performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Publication number: 20130308537
    Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided for communicating with a plurality of base stations. The distributed antenna system includes a system controller and a master unit communicating with at least one of the plurality of base stations. A remote unit communicates over a high data rate media with the master unit and/or a downstream remote unit. Alternatively, the distributed antenna system includes a controller and a digital time/space crosspoint switch controlled by the controller. A digitizing transceiver is in communication with the digital time/space crosspoint switch. The crosspoint switch is configured to transmit and receive digital data through the digitizing transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Donald R. McAllister, Carmine Pagano, Hongju Yan, Dennis M. Cleary, Van Hanson, Mathias Schmalisch, Stefan Eisenwinter
  • Publication number: 20130136202
    Abstract: A telecommunications system is provided that can re-sample a digitized signal at a resample rate that is based on one or more factors to better utilize bandwidth. The factors can include the bandwidth of the signal that the digitized signal represents, the amount of bandwidth owned or used by the carrier, the full bandwidth of the designated RF band, the bandwidth of the serial link, the frame length of the serial link, the segmentation of the frames on the serial link, and the capability of the equipment at the receiving end of a serial link. The re-sampled signal can be transmitted to another unit that is remote to the unit transmitting the signal. The other unit can include a re-sampling device that restores the re-sampled signal to a digital signal that can be converted to an analog signal for wireless transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Van Hanson, Christopher G. Ranson
  • Patent number: 8351851
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for receiving input signals, processing circuitry for processing the input signals to form repeated signals, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry includes an adaptive digital filter configured to generate cancellation signals that are added to the input signals to cancel unwanted feedback signals from the input signals. A frequency shifting circuit adds a frequency shift to the input signals, after the addition of the cancellation signals, to form repeated signals that are frequency shifted from the input signals. A digital signal processor is coupled to the adaptive digital filter for digitally adapting the filter. The digital signal processor utilizes the frequency shift of the transmission signals to adapt the adaptive digital filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Chris Ranson, Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Patent number: 8346091
    Abstract: A distributed antenna system is provided for communicating with a plurality of base stations. The distributed antenna system includes a system controller and a master unit communicating with at least one of the plurality of base stations. A remote unit communicates over a high data rate media with the master unit and/or a downstream remote unit. Alternatively, the distributed antenna system includes a controller and a digital time/space crosspoint switch controlled by the controller. A digitizing transceiver is in communication with the digital time/space crosspoint switch. The crosspoint switch is configured to transmit and receive digital data through the digitizing transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Kummetz, Donald McAllister, Carmine Pagano, Hongju Yan, Dennis M. Cleary, Van Hanson, Mathias Schmalisch, Stefan Eisenwinter
  • Publication number: 20120170620
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for receiving input signals, processing circuitry for processing the input signals to form repeated signals, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry includes an adaptive digital filter configured to generate cancellation signals that are added to the input signals to cancel unwanted feedback signals from the input signals. A frequency shifting circuit adds a frequency shift to the input signals, after the addition of the cancellation signals, to form repeated signals that are frequency shifted from the input signals. A digital signal processor is coupled to the adaptive digital filter for digitally adapting the filter. The digital signal processor utilizes the frequency shift of the transmission signals to adapt the adaptive digital filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Chris Ranson, Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Patent number: 8135339
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for receiving input signals, processing circuitry for processing the input signals to form repeated signals, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signals. The processing circuitry includes an adaptive digital filter configured to generate cancellation signals that are added to the input signals to cancel unwanted feedback signals from the input signals. A frequency shifting circuit adds a frequency shift to the input signals, after the addition of the cancellation signals, to form repeated signals that are frequency shifted from the input signals. A digital signal processor is coupled to the adaptive digital filter for digitally adapting the filter. The digital signal processor utilizes the frequency shift of the transmission signals to adapt the adaptive digital filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Chris Ranson, Van Hanson, Thomas Kummetz
  • Publication number: 20110143658
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for capturing a receive signal, processing circuitry for processing the receive signal to form a repeated signal, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signal. The processing circuitry includes gain circuitry for gain in the repeated signal and decorrelation circuitry configured for modifying the repeated signal with respect to the receive signal to thereby decorrelate the repeated signal from the receive signal. The processing circuitry further comprises circuitry configured for calculating a gain margin for the apparatus utilizing the decorrelated receive and repeated signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Christopher Ranson
  • Patent number: RE47075
    Abstract: An apparatus for repeating signals includes a receive antenna for capturing a receive signal, processing circuitry for processing the receive signal to form a repeated signal, and a transmit antenna for transmitting the repeated signal. The processing circuitry includes gain circuitry for gain in the repeated signal and decorrelation circuitry configured for modifying the repeated signal with respect to the receive signal to thereby decorrelate the repeated signal from the receive signal. The processing circuitry further comprises circuitry configured for calculating a gain margin for the apparatus utilizing the decorrelated receive and repeated signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Van Hanson, Christopher Ranson