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).
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Patent number: 11908811Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Nokomis, IncInventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
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Publication number: 20240044963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Nokomis, Inc.Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
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Patent number: 11879935Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Todd Eric Chornenky, James Robert Uplinger, II, Andrew Richard Portune, Walter J Keller, III
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Publication number: 20230097993Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, WALTER J. KELLER, III, ADAM BRANT
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Publication number: 20220352100Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: WALTER J. KELLER, III, STEPHEN DORN FREEMAN, JASON GALYARDT
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Patent number: 11489847Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventors: James Robert Uplinger, II, Walter J. Keller, III, Adam Brant
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Patent number: 11450625Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
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Publication number: 20220099734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: TODD ERIC CHORNENKY, JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, ANDREW RICHARD PORTUNE, WALTER J. KELLER, III
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Publication number: 20210399407Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventor: Walter J. Keller, III
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Publication number: 20210333222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, James Robert Uplinger, II, Vladimir Makarenko
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Patent number: 11105868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, Adam Taylor Brant, Andrew Richard Portune, James Robert Uplinger, II, Todd Eric Chornenky
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Patent number: 11069952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventor: Walter J. Keller, III
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Patent number: 11029347Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: NOKOMIS, INCInventors: Adam Brant, Walter J. Keller, III, Todd Eric Chornenky
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Publication number: 20200144204Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: WALTER J. KELLER, III, STEPHEN DORN FREEMAN, JASON GALYARDT
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Patent number: 10475754Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Stephen Dorn Freeman, Jason Galyardt
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Patent number: 10429488Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Jennting Timothy Hsu
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Patent number: 10235523Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Andrew Portune
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Publication number: 20180313877Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: ADAM BRANT, Walter J. Keller, III, Todd Eric Chornenky
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Publication number: 20180316082Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventor: WALTER J. KELLER, III
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Patent number: 9887721Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, Bogdan A. Pathak