Patents by Inventor Walter J. Keller, III

Walter J. Keller, III 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: 11908811
    Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Nokomis, Inc
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
  • Publication number: 20240044963
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 11879935
    Abstract: A device and method to test microelectronic parts to determine whether the parts are compromised by active illumination in a testing fixture within a shielded enclosure by analysis of emission metrics. The testing fixture can include a first layer with a capacitive member and a second layer with a cavity to receive a microelectronic part. A filter in a transmission chain can pass a high power signal to the fixture. A filter in a receving chain can pass a low power signal to the analysis unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Eric Chornenky, James Robert Uplinger, II, Andrew Richard Portune, Walter J Keller, III
  • Publication number: 20230097993
    Abstract: A method for detecting, in a real-time manner, a presence or an absence of a an anomaly in or a cyber attack onto a medical apparatus comprises the steps of capturing, with an antenna, one or more emissions of electromagnetic energy from the processing devices within medical apparatus; converting, with a receiver coupled to the antenna, the one or more emissions from an analog to a digital form; generating, with a controller, a digital signal in a time domain; converting, the digital signal from the time domain to a frequency domain, the digital signal containing a signature of cross modulation products from the non-linear attachments; processing, in the frequency domain, the signature of cross modulation products to determine mixing characteristics of the cross modulation products; and detecting, based on the mixing characteristics, the absence or the presence of the anomaly or the cyber attack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, WALTER J. KELLER, III, ADAM BRANT
  • Publication number: 20220352100
    Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: WALTER J. KELLER, III, STEPHEN DORN FREEMAN, JASON GALYARDT
  • Patent number: 11489847
    Abstract: A method for detecting, in a real-time manner, a presence or an absence of a an anomaly in or a cyber attack onto a medical apparatus comprises the steps of capturing, with an antenna, one or more emissions of electromagnetic energy from the processing devices within medical apparatus; converting, with a receiver coupled to the antenna, the one or more emissions from an analog to a digital form; generating, with a controller, a digital signal in a time domain; converting, the digital signal from the time domain to a frequency domain, the digital signal containing a signature of cross modulation products from the non-linear attachments; processing, in the frequency domain, the signature of cross modulation products to determine mixing characteristics of the cross modulation products; and detecting, based on the mixing characteristics, the absence or the presence of the anomaly or the cyber attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: James Robert Uplinger, II, Walter J. Keller, III, Adam Brant
  • Patent number: 11450625
    Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
  • Publication number: 20220099734
    Abstract: A device and method to test microelectronic parts to determine whether the parts are compromised by active illumination in a testing fixture by analysis of emission metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: TODD ERIC CHORNENKY, JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, ANDREW RICHARD PORTUNE, WALTER J. KELLER, III
  • Publication number: 20210399407
    Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening an integrated and assembled electrically powered equipment rack and its populated cards and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, improper operation, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an antenna card with a detachably attachable antenna module that can be positioned at a distance from the electrically devices under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to rackmount supported electronics and/or chassis based electronics. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventor: Walter J. Keller, III
  • Publication number: 20210333222
    Abstract: A rapid virus and pathogen detector using RF and Dielectric Spectroscopy. The targeted virus or pathogen is identified by active illumination by RF energy and analysis of the response RF signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, James Robert Uplinger, II, Vladimir Makarenko
  • Patent number: 11105868
    Abstract: A device to extract digital and unintended analog signals from a data bus with a non-contact common mode probe and a differential mode probe, each with a low noise amplifier. The analog and digital signals can be monitored contemporaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, Adam Taylor Brant, Andrew Richard Portune, James Robert Uplinger, II, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Patent number: 11069952
    Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening an integrated and assembled electrically powered equipment rack and its populated cards and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, improper operation, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an antenna card with a detachably attachable antenna module that can be positioned at a distance from the electrically devices under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to rackmount supported electronics and/or chassis based electronics. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventor: Walter J. Keller, III
  • Patent number: 11029347
    Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening a fully integrated and assembled electrically powered assets and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an on-board antenna positioned at a distance from the electrically powered device under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to electronic devices. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC
    Inventors: Adam Brant, Walter J. Keller, III, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20200144204
    Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: WALTER J. KELLER, III, STEPHEN DORN FREEMAN, JASON GALYARDT
  • Patent number: 10475754
    Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or a counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
  • Patent number: 10429488
    Abstract: A system for identifying a real-world geographic location of an emission source emitting electromagnetic energy includes a platform configured for movement and an apparatus disposed on the platform and configured to collect and process, in a passive manner and during movement of the platform, at least a pair of successive samples of the electromagnetic energy emission and define angular and spatial coordinates of the emission source. The apparatus includes at least a pair of antennas, a receiver coupled to antennas and a processor executing a predetermined logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Jennting Timothy Hsu
  • Patent number: 10235523
    Abstract: An apparatus for a network of electrical and/or electronic devices coupled to a data bus comprises a sensor coupled to the data bus and configured to capture information content communicated through the data bus in a form of electromagnetic emissions being at least one of differential mode electromagnetic emissions, common mode electromagnetic emissions, coupled radiated electromagnetic emissions, and data bit streams; one or more processors or logic devices, and a non-transitory computational medium comprising executable instructions. The apparatus measure a feature value in at least one region of a time domain or a frequency domain of the captured electromagnetic emissions, calculates a difference value between the measured feature value and one or more baseline feature values, and determines, based on the calculated value, a presence or an absence of anomalies indicative of at least one of cyber intrusion attempt, cyber attack, cyber-physical attacks, malware, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Andrew Portune
  • Publication number: 20180313877
    Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening a fully integrated and assembled electrically powered assets and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an on-board antenna positioned at a distance from the electrically powered device under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to electronic devices. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: ADAM BRANT, Walter J. Keller, III, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20180316082
    Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening an integrated and assembled electrically powered equipment rack and its populated cards and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, improper operation, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an antenna card with a detachably attachable antenna module that can be positioned at a distance from the electrically devices under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to rackmount supported electronics and/or chassis based electronics. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventor: WALTER J. KELLER, III
  • Patent number: 9887721
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an antenna, a die manufactured from a semiconducting material, an RF energy collection and processing means disposed on or within said die and including at least a receiver and a processing means, an input configured to supply power to said RF energy collection and processing means and an output for operative communication by said RF energy collection and processing means. The integrated circuit is configurable and operable to provide at least one of electromagnetic emission anomaly detection, tamper detection, anti-tamper monitoring, degradation monitoring, health monitoring, counterfeit detection, software changes monitoring, firmware changes monitoring and monitoring of other RF energy anomalies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, Bogdan A. Pathak