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| US12082892B2 |
Surgical robot and method for displaying image of patient placed on surgical table
A surgical robot includes an arm base mover configured to move an arm base configured to support a plurality of arms, an imaging device provided on the arm base, the imaging device being configured to image a patient placed on a surgical table, and a display configured to display, in real time, the patient imaged by the imaging device. |
| US12082888B2 |
Control console for surgical device with mechanical arms
A control console for control of a medical surgical device comprising at least one surgical mechanical arm, which control console comprising: a control console base; at least one user support coupled to said control console base; a processor configured to receive data regarding a selected surgical configuration of said at least one surgical mechanical arm and at least one camera; an input arm support coupled to said control console base; at least one input arm comprising a plurality of sections sequentially coupled by joints, coupled to and extending from said input arm support where a direction of extension of said input arm, with respect to said at least one user support is adjustable to match an input arm configuration to said selected surgical configuration, a camera view of said at least one surgical mechanical arm thereby corresponding to a user view of said input arm. |
| US12082886B2 |
Robotic surgical systems for preparing holes in bone tissue and methods of their use
Described herein are systems and methods for use in preparing holes in bones. In certain embodiments, the trajectory followed in preparing a hole in a bone is optimized by adjusting characteristics of rotation of a drill bit (e.g., an anti-skiving drill bit). In certain embodiments, a change in material is determined once a hard outer layer of a bone has been drilled. Subsequently, characteristics of rotation of a drill bit are altered to allow natural features of a patient's anatomy to guide the drill bit. In this way, certain hard walls of certain bones can act to redirect a drill bit. The change in material may be determined, and/or characteristics of rotation altered, by a surgeon or a robotic surgical system (e.g., automatically). In certain embodiments, a robotic surgical system notifies a surgeon of a change in material to prompt the surgeon to alter the characteristics of rotation. |
| US12082885B2 |
Methods and systems for controlling cooperative surgical instruments
Systems, devices, and methods for controlling cooperative surgical instruments are provided. Various aspects of the present disclosure provide for coordinated operation of surgical instruments accessing a common body cavity of a patient from different approaches to achieve a common surgical purpose. For example, various methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein can enable the coordinated treatment of surgical tissue by disparate minimally invasive surgical systems that approach the tissue from varying anatomical spaces and operate in concert with one another to effect a desired surgical treatment. |
| US12082884B2 |
Registration and identification tool and method for a dental and/or cranio-maxillofacial surgical instrument and/or general surgical instrument
A registration and identification tool (1) for an instrument (100), comprising a body (2), a marker member (3) which is optically detectable and provided on the body (2), and a recess (4) in the body (2) which extends from an outer surface of the body (2) into the inside of the body (2), thereby defining an extension direction of the recess (4), wherein the recess (4) has a shape such that a lateral extension of the recess (4) decreases in the direction from the outer surface of the body (2) towards the inside of the body (2). A method for registration and identification of an instrument (100) comprising by placing a surgical tool (102) of the surgical instrument (100) into the recess (4) of the tool (1), pivoting the surgical instrument (100) relative to the marker member (3) while the surgical tool (102) is placed inside the recess (4), performing a detecting process of the relative movement of the surgical instrument (100), and identifying geometrical characteristics of the surgical tool (102) and/or registering the relative position of the surgical tool (102) to the remainder of the surgical instrument (100) using the results of the detecting process. |
| US12082878B2 |
High-voltage circuit pulser
A sub-microsecond pulsed electric field generator is disclosed. The field generator includes a controller, which generates a power supply control signal and generates a pulse generator control signal, and a power supply, which receives the power supply control signal and generates one or more power voltages based on the received power supply control signal. The field generator also includes a pulse generator which receives the power voltages and the pulse generator control signal, and generates one or more pulses based on the power voltages and based on the pulse generator control signal. In some embodiments, the controller receives feedback signals representing a value of a characteristic of or a result of the pulses and generates at least one of the power supply control signal and the pulse generator control signal based on the received feedback signals. |
| US12082877B2 |
Ablation catheter and operation method of same
The invention relates to an ablation catheter for treatment of a patient's tissue, for example for a PVI procedure on a patient's heart, comprising an elongated catheter shaft and an ablation portion being arranged at a distal end of the catheter shaft with a plurality of electrodes accommodated along the ablation portion, wherein the ablation portion comprises at least two loop sections forming a three-dimensional spiral. In order to increase safety of ablation treatment, spare adjacent tissue (e.g. nerves, vessels, esophagus) and shorten ablation time, a pitch, or clearance of two neighboring loop sections is greater than an ionization threshold of the medium around the distal section, for example blood or gases resulted from electrolysis. The invention further relates to an operation method of such ablation catheter. |
| US12082875B2 |
Balloon catheter having a coil for sensing tissue temperature and position of the balloon
A catheter includes an inflatable balloon for insertion into an organ of a patient, one or more electrodes and a coil. The one or more electrodes are disposed on a surface of the inflatable balloon and are configured to be placed in contact with tissue of the organ, and to perform at least one of: (i) sensing one or more electrical signals from the tissue, and (ii) applying one or more ablation pulses to the tissue. The coil is disposed on the surface of the inflatable balloon, and is configured to output a signal indicative of at least one of: (i) a temperature of the tissue, and (ii) a magnetic field indicative of a position of the catheter in the organ. |
| US12082874B2 |
Irrigated ablation electrode assembly having off-center irrigation passageway
An irrigated ablation catheter includes a shaft and an electrode assembly affixed to a distal end of the shaft. The distal electrode assembly includes a manifold and an ablation electrode affixed together and extending along a center axis. The electrode has a distal irrigation passageway extending therethrough to an opening at a distal tip of the electrode. The opening of the irrigation passageway is offset in distance from the center axis, and allows a thermal sensor such as a thermocouple to be located in a sensor cavity in the electrode on or near the center axis. One variation involves providing a pair of distal irrigation passageways through the electrode where both of the openings of the passageways are offset from the center axis. The thermal sensor in this variation is located in the sensor cavity substantially on the center axis. |
| US12082873B2 |
Endoscope hybrid knife
An endoscope hybrid knife includes: a handle part having a hollow portion and an opening; first and second handle sliders coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the handle part so as to be slidable forwards and backwards in the longitudinal direction; a pipe disposed in the hollow portion of the handle part, and connected to the first handle slider; a second knife disposed to pass through the pipe, and connected to the second handle slider; a fluid injection part, which is coupled to one end of the handle part for injecting fluid therein; an inner tube which is connected to one end of the fluid injection part; a first knife coupled to the end of the pipe; and an insulating tip coupled to the end of the first knife, wherein the first knife and the second knife are slidable independently of each other. |
| US12082872B2 |
Systems and methods for therapeutic nasal neuromodulation
The invention generally relates to systems and methods for therapeutically modulating nerves in or associated with a nasal region of a patient for the treatment of a rhinosinusitis condition. |
| US12082871B2 |
Multipurpose electrosurgical device
A multipurpose electrosurgical device is configurable in a bipolar mode and a monopolar mode using a three-conductor electrical input. The device includes a switching mechanism that provides signals corresponding with a first function and a second function in a monopolar mode. The switching mechanism also provides a signal corresponding with a third function in a bipolar mode. |
| US12082868B2 |
Multi-pole synchronous pulmonary artery radiofrequency ablation catheter
A multi-pole synchronous pulmonary artery radiofrequency ablation catheter may comprise a control handle, a catheter body and an annular ring. One end of the catheter body may be flexible, and the flexible end of the catheter body may be connected to the annular ring. The other end of the catheter body may be connected to the control handle. A shape memory wire may be arranged in the annular ring. One end of the shape memory wire may extend to an end of the annular ring and the other end of the shape memory wire may pass through a root of the annular ring and be fixed on the flexible end of the catheter body. The annular ring may be provided with an electrode group. The device can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension or heart failure with pulmonary denervation. |
| US12082865B2 |
High-frequency electrotome control system and control method thereof
A high-frequency electrotome control system and a control method thereof are disclosed. The high-frequency electrotome control system includes an electrotome activation pedal, a master-slave control system, and a high-frequency electrotome activation hardware arbitration module. The high-frequency electrotome activation hardware arbitration module is connected with the electrotome activation pedal and configured to detect the state of the electrotome activation pedal. The high-frequency electrotome activation hardware arbitration module is connected with the master-slave control system and configured to activate an electrotome control output based on the state of the electrotome activation pedal and an electrotome control signal from the master-slave control system. |
| US12082861B2 |
Cable passer device
The present invention discloses a cable passer device and method for placement of a cerclage cable for internal fixation of bone. The device comprises a cannulated body including a proximal end, a straight portion, an arcuate portion, and a distal end. The straight portion extends from the proximal end, and the arcuate portion extends from the straight portion and ends at the distal end of the cannulated body. A continuous groove extends from the proximal end to the distal end through the straight portion and the arcuate portion of the cannulated body. The groove extends radially along an internal diameter of the cannulated body. An opening of the groove facilitates to receive the cerclage cable therein. The width of the opening remains the same throughout an entire length of the continuous groove. The groove includes varying angle to facilitate unimpeded movement of cerclage cable therethrough. |
| US12082860B2 |
Skull base closure systems and methods
The present disclosure provides a bioresorbable foam closure device for trans-nasally closing an opening in a base of a skull. The closure device comprises a phase-separated polymer. The device includes a stem portion having a proximal end and a distal end, and a head portion at the distal end of the stem portion. The closure device is deformed from a free shape to a constricted shape, inserted through a nasal cavity and into the opening, and released to at least partially revert back to the free shape such that the stem portion fills the opening and the head portion abuts cranium and dura to secure the closure device in position and seal the opening. |
| US12082856B2 |
Spinal deformity correction
A spinal alignment system can include a rod and a plurality of uniplanar screw assemblies that include a screw, a cap, and a housing. The screw and cap can be configured such that the relative angular displacement between the screw and the cap is limited to a first limit angle in a first plane and to a second limit angle in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane, the second limit angle being larger than the first limit angle. The housing can be coupled to the cap and configured to maintain the cap in proximity with the head of the screw. The housing can have two elongated elements forming a U-shaped saddle. The alignment system can also include a plurality of locking cap assemblies that capture the rod within the U-shaped saddle and are tightened to fixedly couple the rod to the respective uniplanar screw assemblies. |
| US12082851B2 |
Polyaxial pedicle screw
A polyaxial bone anchor including a housing, a bone screw, and a retainer for pivotably coupling the head of the bone screw to the housing. The retainer is positioned into the bore of the housing and includes a plurality of alternating tabs and slots circumferentially arranged to define a cavity for receiving the head portion of the bone screw therein. The retainer is axially moveable in the housing from a first position in which the head portion is not passable through the lower opening of the retainer to a second position in which the head portion is passable through the lower opening of the retainer. |
| US12082847B2 |
Implant for bone fracture stabilization
Implants and methods for stabilizing bone fractures are provided. In one embodiment, the implants are spheres. In another embodiment, the implants are rods. The rods can be used to stabilize peripheral portions of a bone fracture. The rods can be shaped and configured to correspond to the shape of a region of bone against which the rod will be deployed. The rods can be provided with surface features for engaging adjacent rods and/or adjacent regions of bone to further stabilize the rods. The spheres can be inserted to fill a remaining volume of the fracture cavity. The implants can be made from orthobiologic materials. |
| US12082844B2 |
Multipurpose vaginal occlusion and distension device with distension controller
The invention relates to a Multipurpose Vaginal Occlusion and Distension Device with Distension Controller, which helps patients with Female Stress Urinary Incontinence and for Fecal Incontinence. It comprises of double layered cylindrical body (101) making inflatable annular space and with closed anterior (103) and posterior (104) wall provided with inflatable tubular silicon ribs (103a, 104a), but the posterior end is provided with gas flow tube (106) connectable to the “Distension control and release mechanism” by which the cylindrical cavity (107), annular space, tubular ribs at both the end can be inflated. But the same device can be used, if the anterior end (301) is opened for collecting menstrual blood during Menstrual Cycle as an alternative to menstrual cups and pads. The same can be used preferably with partly opened mouth (403) by Doctors during Laparoscopic Surgeries as a pneumoseal and as a vaginal blocker to prevent the gas leakage through the vaginal canal while performing the colpotomy and thereafter during vaginal vault suturing. |
| US12082841B2 |
Declogging method and system
A medical device includes a hollow tubular connector having a first open end and a second open end, the first open end configured to be connected to a suction port of a surgical cutting device, and the second open end configured to be connected to a source of pressurized air, the hollow tubular connector including a first seal located proximate the first open end and having a first diameter, the first seal being configured to sealingly accommodate a tubular shank, of a first diameter, of a blade of the surgical cutting device. |
| US12082839B2 |
Working channel device
An arthroscopic surgical device including: a body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a body longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end; the body including: an elongated sheath arranged along a sheath longitudinal axis, the sheath including: a sheath flexible portion; and a lumen running longitudinally through the sheath; an elongated spine arranged along a spine longitudinal axis, the spine connected to the sheath, the spine including a spine joint; wherein the spine is rigid in a direction of elongation of the spine; wherein the sheath longitudinal axis and the spine longitudinal axis are aligned, for at least a portion of a sheath longitudinal length, wherein the flexible portion axially overlaps with the spine joint, bending the spine joint thereby bending the flexible portion. |
| US12082833B2 |
Surgical instrument
A surgical forceps is provided that is configured for treating and/or cutting tissue. The surgical forceps is based on the so named ‘mosquito forceps’ and provides a clamping configuration of the tip that is particularly useful for neuropathic skin surgery, such as in case of diabetes or other skin irregularities e.g. the callus or the like. |
| US12082830B2 |
Aspiration thrombectomy system and methods for thrombus removal with aspiration catheter
A clot removal system comprises a catheter, a vacuum source, and a controller. The catheter comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and controller operating parameters and defines a lumen configured to be filled with a liquid column having a proximal portion. The vacuum source is configured to supply vacuum. The controller is configured to carry out a control pattern of turning on and off the vacuum based upon the controller operating parameters and is configured to receive the controller operating parameters in an automatic response to the catheter being operatively connected to at least one of the vacuum source and the controller and, responsive to the connection, to carry out the control pattern to change a level of vacuum at the distal end of the catheter. |
| US12082827B2 |
Minimally invasive surgery targeting guides and methods of use
A targeting system for use with a bone plate includes a body having an upper side and an opposite lower side, a first lateral side and a second opposite lateral side, a first plurality of holes extending through the upper and lower sides and arranged in a first pattern, a second plurality of holes extending through the first and second lateral sides and arranged in a different second pattern. |
| US12082825B2 |
Rotary cutting tool and powered handpiece adaptor assemblies, systems, and methods of use
An adaptor assembly for coupling a cutting tool to a drill drive chuck such that driven rotation of the drive chuck is transferred to the cutting tool by the adaptor assembly. The adaptor assembly includes a rod, a collet and an enclosure. A proximal region of the rod provides an adaptor male coupling portion configured to engage a drill drive chuck. A leading of the collet provides an adaptor female coupling portion configured to engage a surgical cutting tool tang. Further, the rod and the collet form complementary engagement features for coupling to one another. The enclosure rotatably maintains the collet. Upon final assembly of the rod to the collet, rotation of the rod is transferred to the collet. During use, the adaptor assembly can facilitate coupling of a cutting tool to a powered handpiece under circumstances where the cutting tool is otherwise incompatible with the powered handpiece. |
| US12082824B2 |
Surgical instrument
A surgical instrument includes an osteotomy guide portion configured to guide a cutting direction of a tibia, a supporting portion configured to support the osteotomy guide portion, a base housing to which the supporting portion is attached, a pair of ankle arms, an interlocking mechanism, and a center position marker portion. The pair of ankle arms are slidably mounted with respect to the base housing and arranged so that an ankle is sandwiched between the pair of ankle arms from both sides of the ankle. The interlocking mechanism is configured to interlock and slide the pair of ankle arms with respect to the base housing. The center position marker portion is configured to indicate a center position between the pair of ankle arms in a slidably moving direction of the pair of ankle arms. |
| US12082822B2 |
Openable and closable clip
An openable and closable clip for medical use includes a resin clip body, and a fastening ring to be fitted onto the clip body. Clip body includes a pair of opposing arm parts, and connecting part that connects base ends of respective arm parts. Each arm part includes curved part on a base end side, holding part on distal end side, and intermediate part between curved and holding parts. Curved part is curved in arc shape, and intermediate part has a thickness greater than that of curved part. Clip body closes in state where fastening ring is fitted onto clip body on side closer to connecting part than curved part, opens when fastening ring slides onto curved part from connecting part, and closes when fastening ring slides onto intermediate part from curved part. Openable and closable clip can be used in endoscope clip device and opens and closes stably. |
| US12082821B2 |
Filamentary devices for treatment of vascular defects
Methods and devices for treatment of a patient's cerebral aneurysm is described. The device includes a permeable shell having a radially constrained elongated state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state with a longitudinally shortened configuration relative to the radially constrained state, and a plurality of elongate filaments that are woven together to form a mesh. The proximal ends of each of the plurality of filaments are gathered by a proximal hub and the distal ends of each of the plurality of filaments are gathered by a distal hub. The proximal portion of the permeable shell includes a swellable polymer. The method includes advancing the implant in a microcatheter to a region of interest in the cerebral vasculature, deploying the implant within the cerebral aneurysm, and withdrawing the microcatheter from the region of interest after deploying the implant. |
| US12082816B2 |
Closure driving mechanism and surgical stapler
A closure driving mechanism and a surgical stapler are provided. The closure driving mechanism includes a firing handle, a first slider, a locking member, a closure driver, and an actuating rod. The locking member fits with the first slider when the firing handle is actuated in an initial state and separates from the first slider after the stapler being fired. Therefore, the closure driver is locked by the fit cooperation between the first slider and the locking member after a head assembly is closed, to avoid the pulling sheet from moving distally during a firing process. After the firing process is fired, the locking member no longer locks the closure driver, therefore, the cartridge and the anvil can be opened automatically. |
| US12082813B2 |
Multi-window guide tunnel
Described herein are devices and methods for delivering implants that include multiple coupled anchors. The anchors are secured to tissue using a multi-opening guide tunnel that is configured to releasably retain one or more portions of the implant located between two of the anchors. The releasable retention of one or more intervening portions of the implant maintains the position of the implant and the guide tunnel until the implant is secured to the tissue. The multi-opening guide tunnel permits securement of the multiple anchors without requiring repositioning of the guide tunnel for each anchor. |
| US12082811B2 |
Surgical stapler anvil jaw with variable firing member slot
An apparatus includes a jaw body configured to couple with an end effector portion of a surgical stapler and cooperate with an opposing jaw to compress, staple, and cut tissue. An anvil surface of the jaw body has a plurality of staple forming pockets configured to form a plurality of staples. An elongate slot extends through the anvil surface from a proximal slot end at a proximal end of the staple forming pockets to a distal slot end at a distal end of the staple forming pockets. A first slot portion is configured to slidably receive a first portion of a firing member, and a second slot portion opens to the anvil surface and is configured to slidably receive a second portion of the firing member. A dimension of the second slot portion varies along the longitudinal axis between the proximal slot end and the distal slot end. |
| US12082803B2 |
Tissue suturing system
A tissue suturing system includes: a first roller, a second roller, a first power unit, a second power unit and a suture needle. The suture needle is inserted and clamped between the first and second rollers, having parallel axes, at least one of the two rollers offering active rotation and the two rollers applying a force to the suture needle at the position where it is clamped. The first power unit is configured to provide a position where the first and second rollers are relatively close to each other so that their axes are parallel and the suture needle is clamped. The second power unit provides rotation power for the active rotation, and the suture needle is in form of a curved structure and driven by the active rotation to enter and exit the tissue following a curved direction, having an external exposed position for clamping by the two rollers. |
| US12082798B2 |
Closure apparatus with flexible sealable member and flexible support member
The disclosed technology provides a device for sealing an aperture in a tissue of a body lumen. The device comprises a flexible support member having a base having (i) a central portion and (ii) one or more lateral support portions, to engage and/or hold a sealable member of the device against an interior surface of the tissue when the device is in the sealing position. The lateral support portions provide additional support surfaces to engage peripheral portions of the sealable member against the interior surface of the tissue. |
| US12082797B2 |
Occlusive medical device with fabric retention barb
An occlusive implant system may include a catheter having a lumen extending from a proximal opening to a distal opening, a core wire slidably disposed within the lumen, and an occlusive implant having an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and an occlusive element disposed on the expandable framework. The expandable framework may include a plurality of anchor members extending radially outward from the expandable framework, at least some of the plurality of anchor members each have a barb projecting circumferentially therefrom. The occlusive implant may be releasably connected to a distal portion of the core wire. |
| US12082796B2 |
Device and method for the application of a curable fluid composition to a bodily organ
The invention relates to a device suitable for application of a curable fluid composition to encircle a bodily organ. The device comprises a monolithic piece of a flexible material having a length dimension with an inner surface and an outer surface, a first end and a second end, a width dimension, and two spaced-apart sides, wherein a portion of the length dimension proximal to the first end is configured to contact a portion of the length dimension proximal to the second end, the inner surface defining a hollow area between the two spaced-apart sides; and at least one inlet providing fluid communication between the outer surface and the inner surface, for introduction of the fluid into the hollow area. The device deployable around the bodily organ such that when the portion of the length dimension proximal to the first end contacts the portion of the length dimension proximal to the second end, an outer surface of the bodily organ and the hollowed area define an enclosed volume encircling the bodily organ, the enclosed volume suitable for containing the fluid therein. |
| US12082791B2 |
Multi-purpose flexible surgical tool system
The invention relates to a multi-purpose flexible surgical instrument system including a flexible surgical instrument, which includes a flexible continuum structure and a transmission driving unit. The flexible continuum structure includes a distal structure, a proximal structure, and a connecting body; the proximal structure includes a first distal segment and a second distal segment; the transmission drive unit is coupled to the first distal segment to drive the first distal segment to perform a bending motion; the second distal segment is coupled to the proximal structure via the connecting body, and the transmission driving unit is further coupled to the proximal structure to drive the proximal structure perform a bending motion, thereby indirectly drive the second distal segment to perform a bending motion. |
| US12082789B2 |
Method and apparatus for laser ablation under ultrasound guidance
A method for minimally invasive laser ablation of a target tissue within a patient while sparing tissue within a safety zone proximate to the target tissue, comprising: guiding a laser fiber within a patient with a guidance tool; measuring a temperature within the target tissue and the safety zone based on an invasive and a non-invasive thermal sensor; computing a thermal profile in conjunction with a real-time tissue image adapted for guidance of the laser fiber with the guidance tool within the patient; and controlling a laser to deliver energy through the laser fiber, to deliver a minimally therapeutic ablation therapy to the target tissue while ensuring that the safety zone is maintained in a non-ablation condition, based on at least a treatment plan, the measured temperature, and the thermal profile. |
| US12082788B1 |
Gingival crevicular fluid absorbing brush
An instrument and method for collecting and harvesting gingival crevicular fluid samples in a noninvasive manner is provided. Once optimally positioned, an absorbing brush of the instrument is inserted into the gingival sulcus of a patient and held in place while the bristles of the absorbing brush absorb the gingival crevicular fluid. Once removed from the collection sight, the absorbing brush bristles can provide a visual indication of the presence of biomarkers and proteins associated with periodontitis. |
| US12082787B2 |
Video laryngoscope systems and methods
A laryngoscope system includes a body having a handle and an arm, a camera mounted on a distal end of the arm, and a removable blade having a channel sized to fit over the arm to couple the blade to the body. The blade includes a magnet, and a sensor disposed in the body is responsive to the magnet. The laryngoscope system also includes a processor disposed in the body and programmed to enable at least one monitoring function in response to a signal from the sensor. |
| US12082785B2 |
Endoscope cleaning and flushing accessory
An endoscope cleansing accessory is described for use at the bedside, manual cleaning sink, or prior to decontamination of the endoscope with an automatic endoscope reprocessing (AER) apparatus. The cleansing accessory includes a cleansing pod or bulbous package filled with a cleaning composition, such as a foam, fluid or powder, and a blocking mechanism located at or near an opening of the cleansing pod. The blocking mechanism is configured to block a suction channel once the cleansing pod is tightly fitted over a distal end of the endoscope. External pressure applied to the outside of the cleansing pod in the form of repeated compression or squeezing drives the cleaning fluid through an elevator platform or forceps raiser bridge mechanism within the endoscope's distal end to loosen tissue and other particles, which can then be flushed out during manual cleaning or by the flowing cleansing fluid of an AER. |
| US12082783B2 |
Endoscopic devices and related methods
Endoscopic devices are disclosed for viewing and/or performing a surgery on a patient's organ, such as a uterus. In an embodiment, the endoscopic deice includes a housing, a cannula, an imaging system, and a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The cannula is configured for insertion through a cervix into a uterus. The cannula has a lumen that extends from a proximal end of the cannula to a distal end of the cannula. The proximal end of the cannula is secured within the housing. The imaging system is located at a distal end of the cannula and includes a camera and one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The FPC extends within the lumen of the cannula and electrically connects the camera and the LEDs to electrical components located in the housing. The lumen is configured to provide a passage for a working tool. |
| US12082779B2 |
Endoscope holder
Provided is an endoscope holder capable of turning or swinging an endoscope inserted into a body with the endoscope fixed at a predetermined insertion position. An endoscope holder (1) includes a holder main body (3) having an insertion hole (2), gripping members (7a) and (7b) configured to pinch an endoscope E inserted into the insertion hole (2), first elastic members (12a) and (12b) configured to urge in a direction in which the gripping members (7a) and (7b) are separated from each other, a pressing member (13) configure to press the gripping member (7a) toward the gripping member (7b), a switching mechanism (17) configured to hold or release a pressing state, rollers (10) provided in gripping members (7a) and (7b), and a second elastic member (15) configured to swingably support the gripping member (7b). |
| US12082778B2 |
Endoscope head
The invention relates to an endoscope head comprising an endoscope head body in which at least one working channel is formed, wherein a pivot member actuatable from the proximal side is provided on the distal side of the endoscope head body, wherein an Albarran lever capable of being pivoted is provided at the distal end portion of the working channel. |
| US12082774B2 |
System and method for assisting endoscope tracking
A system for assisting endoscope tracking used to track a travel path of an endoscope probe within an organ includes three position sensors and three distance sensors which are surrounding an endoscope probe, and a computing device. The said three position sensors respectively sense a first coordinate, a second coordinate and a third coordinate relative to a navigation origin. The said three distance sensors respectively sense a first distance, a second distance and a third distance apart from an inner wall of the organ. The computing device obtains a position coordinate of the endoscope probe relative to the navigation origin according to the first coordinate, the second coordinate and the third coordinate. The computing device further determines whether to send a warning message according to the first distance, the second distance and the third distance. |
| US12082772B2 |
Camera scope electronic variable prism
A system, apparatus and methods for providing a scope having an imaging sensor which provides a two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels. The imaging sensor allows for an angle of view to be changed within a field of view by selecting a one thousand pixel by one thousand pixel array within the two thousand pixel by two thousand pixel array of pixels containing imaging data that corresponds to a desired angle of view. |
| US12082770B2 |
Location estimation apparatus, location estimation method, and computer readable recording medium
A location estimation apparatus 1 includes: a feature amount extraction unit 2 configured to extract, a feature amount of a living-body internal image, from the living-body internal image captured using an endoscope; a similarity degree output unit 3 configured to output similarity degrees with a plurality of locations inside a living body using the feature amount; and an estimation unit 4 configured to estimate a location of the captured living-body internal image inside the living body using the similarity degrees. |
| US12082768B2 |
Point and clean
Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling connected devices. For example, a messaging application implemented on a client device detects a real-world object depicted in a received image and determines a current location of the client device. The messaging application identifies a plurality of robotic cleaning devices associated with an account of the messaging application. The messaging application transmits a message comprising the current location of the client device to a first robotic cleaning device of the plurality of robotic cleaning devices and causes the first robotic cleaning device to clean the real-world object depicted in the received image based on the message transmitted by the messaging application. |
| US12082763B2 |
Vacuum cleaner brush roll and vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner brush roll having a brush body arranged to rotate around an axis (ax), a first row of bristles arranged on a first axial half section of the brush body along a first helix around the axis (ax), and a second row of bristles arranged on a second axial half section of the brush body along a second helix around the axis (ax). The twist of the second helix is opposite to the twist of the first helix. The first row of bristles comprises a first type of bristles and the second row of bristles comprises a second type of bristles having different characteristics than the first type of bristles. The present disclosure further relates to vacuum cleaner comprising a brush roll. |
| US12082762B2 |
Dish treating appliance with an air supply circuit
A dish treating appliance includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening. A door is movable relative to the tub between closed and opened positions to selectively close and open the access opening. The dish treating appliance further includes an air supply circuit. The air supply circuit includes an air inlet and an air outlet with an opening that faces an upper portion of the access opening. An air channel fluidly couples the air outlet to the air inlet. |
| US12082761B2 |
Heated wash fluid circulation system for high speed reusable beverage container washing system
A beverage container washing system may utilize a heated wash fluid circulation system to circulate wash fluid retained in a line between a tank and a sprayer to enable fluid that is supplied to the sprayer to be maintained at a suitable temperature for washing and/or sanitizing a beverage container, and in many instances regardless of the amount of time between wash cycles. |
| US12082760B2 |
Cleaning article with irregularly spaced tow tufts
A cleaning article defining an XY plane and a Z direction perpendicular to the plane. The cleaning article has discrete tufts of tow fibers disposed on a carrier sheet. The discrete tufts have bond lines external to the tufts. The bond lines interrupt the Z-direction thickness of the tufts, to provide channels for improved collection and retention of debris from a target surface. |
| US12082755B2 |
Folding shower stalls
Described herein are examples of devices which include a folding shower stall including a shower pan, a shower wall and optionally a shower curtain enclosure. The shower pan includes a drain wall and drain slots configured to drain wastewater from the folding shower stall. A shower pan support disposed on a shower pan outer surface and configured to angle the shower pan directing wastewater backwards towards the drain. The shower wall including apertures configured to receive plumbing infrastructure to receive shower components including a shower head a mixer. The shower pan and the shower wall are pivotally connected via a hinge configured to allow the shower pan to rotate upward toward the shower wall to close and downward to be in an open position. |
| US12082746B2 |
Container for food processing system
An attachment for use with a food processing system includes a container body having a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote of said first end. The first end is open and the second end is at least partially open. A chamber is defined by said container body and an agitating member is receivable at the first end. A displacement member is arranged at the second end to seal the second end. The displacement member is extendable into the chamber from the second end to increase a pressure within the chamber. |
| US12082744B2 |
Coffee grinder that automatically sets grind level
A coffee grinder configured to allow a user to easily determine and adjust the grind produced. The coffee grinder includes a sensor operably connected to an adjustment shaft which allows for precise detection and manipulation of the position of the grinding elements. |
| US12082743B2 |
Grinder, coffee machine and method for grinding coffee beans
The invention relates to a grinder for grinding coffee beans. The grinder has a first grinding tool and a second grinding tool which form a grinding gap and are rotatable relative to each other to grind coffee beans in the gap. A force generation device is arranged for applying a force, which is adjustable during operation, to one or both of the first grinding tool and second grinding tool, which force is transferrable to the coffee beans. The invention also relates to a method for grinding coffee beans with the grinder for preparing a hot beverage. |
| US12082739B2 |
Hermetic container for food with automatic valve for discharging the steam produced by heating the food, in particular in a microwave oven, and relative automatic steam discharge valve
A container for heating and cooking food includes: a lower containment body; an upper cover hermetically coupling with the lower containment body; and an automatic valve, in the shape of a cap, integrated in the upper cover, allowing steam to vent. The automatic venting valve includes: a control member controlling the pressure inside the container; and an elastic tongue associated and moulded in one piece with the control member. The control member is housed and rotatable in a recess in the upper cover. The elastic tongue has a deformed configuration, applying an elastic force pressing and closing the control member against a through hole in the bottom of the recess housing the control member, preventing the steam from exiting the container. When the steam pressure reaches a critical value, the control member rotates and tilts, removing the control member from the through hole, allowing the steam to vent. |
| US12082736B2 |
Automatic dish serving system, a restaurant, an automatic system for a restaurant, an automatic dish serving method, a program and a storage medium
An automatic dish serving system can be applied to various dishes to save space and achieve automation. An automatic dish serving system capable of cooking multiple types of dishes according to a customer's order includes a boiler for boiling noodles and a heating device adjacent to the boiler for heating a cooking container. A supplying device supplies to the cooking container an ingredient to be added to the noodles. A moving device is capable of moving the cooking utensil and can move the cooking container to at least a position at which an ingredient is supplied from the supplying device, a position at which a cooking container is heated by the heating device, and a position at which boiled noodles are received from the boiler. The heating device can heat and cook an ingredient that is supplied from the supplying device to the cooking container according to the order. |
| US12082732B2 |
Adjustable telescoping tension rods
Adjustable tension rods with spring-biased tension lock assemblies are disclosed. The tension rods comprise at least one outer tube section and at least one inner tube section that are spring-biased with respect to each other by means of the tension lock assembly. The outer tube and/or inner tube may include a single tube section, or may include multiple tube sections that may be assembled together. |
| US12082726B2 |
Methods of cleaning a drinking hose (straw)
A personal hydration system is disclosed that includes a reservoir and a drinking hose (drinking straw). The drinking hose is in fluid communication with the reservoir and includes a textured (irregular) inner surface configuration to facilitate cleaning of the drinking hose. In certain embodiments of the disclosure, the drinking hose is configured and provided as a standalone component (product). |
| US12082721B2 |
Temporary exhibition stand bracket
A frame display installation assembly comprising: a set of end brackets, wherein the end brackets have a slot on a first side, wherein the slot extends through a portion of the bracket and a securing means on a second side; and a set of upper brackets, wherein the upper brackets have to least of claim 1, wherein the upper bracket has a slot that ends through the bracket on a first side and a securing means on a second side; wherein the set of end brackets and the set of upper frame brackets are secured to a frame and wherein the slots of the set of end brackets and the set of upper frame brackets align. |
| US12082716B2 |
Swing door system and a freezer device
The present disclosure provides a swing door system for use with a freezer device, including two adjacent swing doors and at least one mullion in contact with the swing doors. Each swing door includes a transparent pane and a non-transparent area, with each non-transparent area proximal to the mullion when the swing doors are in a closed position. The non-transparent areas and the mullion define a non-transparent region. In a plurality of horizontal see-through angles, a view through the transparent panes is not totally blocked by the non-transparent region. The horizontal see-through angle is measured with respect to the plane in which the swing doors are arranged when the swing doors are in the closed position. When a width of at least one of the swing doors is in the range of 500 mm to 780 mm, the plurality of horizontal see-through angles ranges from 6° to 174°, preferably 5° to 175°, and more preferably 4° to 176°. When a width of at least one of the swing doors is in the range of greater than 780 mm and equal to or lower than 1000 mm, the plurality of horizontal see-through angles ranges from 5° to 175°, preferably 4° to 176°, and more preferably 3° to 177°. A freezer device comprising a swing door system is also described herein. |
| US12082714B2 |
Merchandiser with sensing capabilities
A merchandiser for storing at least one product for purchase by a customer is provided. The merchandiser includes: a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the at least one product; an opening defined by the housing, the opening providing access to the cavity; and a door coupled to the housing and movable between a first position and a second position. The door substantially covers the opening in the first position and the door is positioned away from the opening in the second position such that the cavity is accessible. The merchandiser further includes a control system operable in a plurality of modes including at least a run mode and a setup mode. In the run mode, purchase of the at least one product is permitted. In the setup mode, one or more run mode provisions that control operation of the merchandiser in the run mode are received. |
| US12082713B2 |
Product display units with hinges
A product display unit for displaying products on a shelf includes a sidewall at least partially defining a track configured to receive products, the sidewall comprising a first panel and a second panel with a sidewall hinge therebetween. A base panel is coupled to the sidewall, and the base panel is configured to be positioned on the shelf and deform in shape to conform to the shape of the shelf. The sidewall hinge comprises a first leg and a second leg, each with an upper end and a lower end. The sidewall hinge includes an upper transition section connecting the respective upper ends of the first and second legs, a first lower transition section connecting the lower end of the first leg to the first panel, and a second lower transition section connecting the lower end of the second leg to the second panel. |
| US12082711B2 |
Parasol provided with chair
Disclosed is a parasol with a chair which allow users such as the elderly sit and rest on a chair by installing the chair on a prop of a parasol installed in a crosswalk, a park, etc., is made lighter and has construction convenience by extruding the chair into a fiber-bonded form, has a high tensile strength to make discoloration inhibition caused by ultraviolet rays excellent while being easily damaged, has non-toxic flame retardant properties to implement high resistance to fire, and has excellent tensile strength, improved strength, and excellent water pressure resistance by using glass fiber, thereby achieve long lifespan. |
| US12082708B2 |
Flexible sling chair with living hinge
The present invention provides for construction of a variety of useful objects including chairs and ottomans from multiple polymers or high density polyethylene (HDPE) by utilizing a living hinge; the hinge comprising a single contiguous sheet of stock, the stock having some material removed rendering the sheet flexible and pliable; wherein some material removed forms a mesh or matrix; wherein the mesh or matrix has been optimized to allow for pliability while eliminating points of excessive stress; wherein the single contiguous sheet is bent in a predetermined shape; the single contiguous sheet relaxing into that predetermined shape over time; and wherein the bent shape retains flexibility under load and while returning to its predetermined shape when no longer under load. |
| US12082707B2 |
Devices and method to removably secure a seatback shell to a seatback frame
A seatback shell mounting device removably secures a seatback shell to a seatback frame. The seatback shell includes a support member with a base secured to the seatback shell and an outwardly extending arm with an elbow. The elbow is shaped to mate with an upper seatback frame element. A fastening member has a base secured to the seatback shell and an outwardly extending resilient lever arm with a cam surface and a step formed on an underside. The lever arm is shaped to define an underside cradle. The mounting device facilitates assembly and removal of a seatback shell onto a seatback frame. |
| US12082705B2 |
Modular furniture assembly and associated method of assembly
A modular furniture assembly includes a base, a back, a removable seat, and a first bracket. The base defines an interior cavity. The first bracket includes first and second portions. The first portion is configured to connect the back with the base. The second portion is configured to support the removable seat within the interior cavity of the base. |
| US12082700B1 |
Foldable bed frame and inflatable bed
A foldable bed frame includes a plurality of support assemblies and a plurality of foldable assemblies, the support assembly includes a support pillar and a slidable component, the slidable component is slidably connected to the support pillar, the foldable assembly includes two connection rods intersecting with each other, the two connection rods of a same foldable assembly are located between two adjacent support pillars. An inflatable bed includes a bed body, an inflatable pump, a connection assembly and the foldable bed frame, the inflatable pump is mounted in the interior of the bed body. |
| US12082699B2 |
Foldable ultra-thin bed
A foldable ultra-thin bed includes bed frames. The number of bed frames is two. The two bed frames are provided in front and back. The left and right sides of the lower surface of the bed frame are fixedly connected with supporting legs. A folding mechanism is provided in the bed frame. One end of the folding mechanism is fixedly connected to a cross beam which is fixedly connected in a first U-shaped frame. Both ends of the first U-shaped frame are hinged to the folding mechanism. The folding mechanism is further provided with a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism, the folding mechanism and the first U-shaped frame are all covered with iron frame nets. |
| US12082698B2 |
Mechanism for zero-gravity reclining chair
A mechanism for a zero-gravity reclining chair enables the zero-gravity reclining chair to achieve different positions, states, or modes, including a seated position, state, or mode, a standing position, state, or mode, a TV position, state, or mode, and a reclining position, state, or mode. The mechanism includes left and right-side linkage systems, as well as first and second linear actuators for moving the linkage system and chair components between the different positions, states, or modes. When the zero-gravity reclining chair is disposed at its reclining position, state, or mode, the backrest portion of the zero-gravity reclining chair is disposed at an elevational level which is the same as, or slightly below, that of the footrest portion of the chair so as to provide the occupant of the zero-gravity reclining chair with enhanced health effects. |
| US12082695B1 |
Desktop workspace that adjusts vertically
A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height. |
| US12082687B2 |
Apparatus for detecting oral diseases and hazards
The present invention relates to an apparatus comprising an insertion member configured to be inserted to a user's mouth. The insertion member comprises one or more illumination sources, configured to illuminate a part of the user's mouth when inserted thereinto; one or more imaging devices configured to capture images of the user's mouth interior; and a processing module configured to receive images from the one or more imaging devices, process the images to data, and detect oral and/or dental anomalies from the processed images and send the processed images and data via wireless or wired connection to a physician or professional doctor for further analysis. |
| US12082686B2 |
Paint brush handle with integrated hanger assembly
A paint brush having an integrated hanger assembly for hanging the paint brush on an object. The hanger assembly may be discrete with respect to at least the upper elongated portion of the handle, and may be provided as an insert assembly in a pocket of the handle. The hanger assembly includes a body part having a surface groove, and a hanger hinged to the body part for enabling the hanger to pivotably move between a retracted position stowed in the surface groove, and an extended position extending from the surface groove for hanging the paint brush from the object. A connection portion of the hanger may include laterally spaced apart arms and a pivot rod extending between the laterally spaced apart arms to form a connection loop. A connector may interloop with the connection loop to connect the hanger to the body part. |
| US12082683B2 |
Retention accessory
A retention device includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and defined by a perimeter wall. The second surface is configured to be coupled to an article of clothing. A first retention element is releasably coupled to the body and is configured to be coupled to a weapon system to maintain the weapon system in a fixed position with respect to the body. |
| US12082680B2 |
Applicator for cosmetic product, in particular mascara, associated applicator assembly and method for manufacturing such an applicator
The invention relates to an applicator (1) for a cosmetic product, comprising: —a core (2) extending in a direction of longitudinal extension (X), referred to as the main direction, —at least one movable element (5) extending along all or part of a length of the core (2) from a first end (5a) attached to the core (2) to a second end (5b) that is freely movable in relation to the core (2), the core (2) and/or the at least one movable element (5) comprising a plurality of protruding projections (7.1, 7.2). |
| US12082675B2 |
Handpiece for a medical or cosmetic processing device
The invention relates to a handpiece (100) for a medical or cosmetic processing device, having:—a connection line (102) at a connection end (101); and—a housing (104) in which a receiving area is provided between the connection end (101) and the processing end (103), a rotary drive unit being receivable in said receiving area in order to drive a rotary tool (210) which can be attached to the processing end (103). The invention is characterized in that the handpiece (100) can be separated from the connection end (101), wherein the handpiece (100) is designed such that the motor (110) remains on the connection end (101) after uncoupling the housing (104), and the handpiece has a rotary clamping device (120) in which the rotary tool (210) can be attached. |
| US12082674B2 |
Anchor point device for hygienic epilation by threading
A device for holding and tensioning a segment of thread for epilation having a thread-holding chuck configured to receive, lock, and selectively release a segment of epilation thread; and an attachment to secure the thread-holding chuck to a user-worn element of gear, such as but not limited to a neck strap, a head band, a face shield, a vest, a button, a button hole, a safety pin, a hat, or a shirt. |
| US12082671B2 |
Carrier also usable as wagon
The present invention is directed to a suitcase which is made of a metal material such as aluminum or made of synthetic resin or fabric, is formed in a quadrangular shape, and is provided with a zipper or one-touch locking device along a center thereof so that a suitcase body can be selectively opened and closed, and in which a handle is installed to be retractable on the top surface of the suitcase body, wherein an auxiliary moving means configured such that auxiliary casters are rotated and deployed by the extension of a handle is installed on the suitcase body so that the suitcase body can be laid down and moved, and a loading guide is installed to be foldable on the suitcase body so that a load can be loaded thereonto in the state where the suitcase body is laid down. |
| US12082670B2 |
Tote-dolly system
A tote-dolly system is configured to enable quick detachable attachment of the tote to the dolly. An exemplary tote has one or more tote-fasteners that can be quickly engaged with corresponding dolly-fasteners. An exemplary fastener may be a buckle having a clip and receiver that is quickly engaged. A preferred fastener is a hook-and-loop fastener configured on the top of the dolly and on the bottom of the tote. It may be preferred to have one of the tote-dolly components have discrete pieces of hook-and-loop fastener to facilitate detachment of the components. |
| US12082661B1 |
Male touch fastener elements
A male touch fastener product has an array of discrete fastening elements extending from a resin base. The elements are formed by molding stems and then deforming at least a rim of a distal end of each head to form an overhanging mushroom-type fastener element. Some are deformed against a hard surface to form flat fastener elements, and others are deformed against a compliant surface and form umbrella-shaped fastener elements. The fastener element heads feature particular structural relationships that enhance their performance, particularly with low-lying fibers. |
| US12082660B1 |
Strap assembly and system
A strap assembly providing an elongated, planar elastomeric body extending between a first end and a second end, wherein a first detachable fastener is directly fixed to the first end, wherein a second detachable fastener is directly fixed to the second end, and wherein the first and second detachable fasteners removably attach to each other. One or both of the detachable fasteners may have attachment points for connecting other types of connectors. |
| US12082659B2 |
Magnetically-attracted buckle and wearable device
The present invention has disclosed a magnetically-attracted buckle and a wearable device, which pertain to the technical field of strip-connecting structures. The present invention enables the first buckle and the second buckle to connect with each other by one hand, and the second magnetically-attracted member inserted into the hollow hampers the second buckle from being pulled out of the first buckle, avoiding the second buckle from easily separating from the first buckle. |
| US12082658B1 |
Integrated quick release strap buckle
An integrated quick release strap buckle is provided, which includes a clamping mechanism and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism is provided in the clamping mechanism, the connecting mechanism is placed in a first groove of a block, the connecting mechanism being pushed towards an interior of a second groove, and at the same time, a plate is driven to move downwards by the connecting mechanism. When the connecting mechanism fully enters the second groove, a drive on the plate is released, due to an elasticity of the plate, it moves upwards and compresses the connecting mechanism to complete an engagement between the connecting mechanism and the block. The connecting mechanism is compressed through an integrated plate that is provided in the block, an integrated type has less wear and a longer service life. |
| US12082656B2 |
Adjustable buckle apparatus
Provided is an adjustable buckle apparatus, which includes a buckle base and an adjustment assembly, the adjustment assembly being movably arranged on the buckle base; when the adjustment assembly moves from a first position to a second position, the adjustment assembly can be linked to a connecting strap so as to change the length of the connecting strap within the buckle base; when the length of the connecting strap within the adjustable buckle apparatus increases, the connecting strap located between a child safety seat and an automobile seat can be rapidly tightened, so as to constraint the child safety seat stably. |
| US12082651B2 |
Footwear article including cushion management system
A footwear article can include a sole having an outsole, a midsole, and an insole. The footwear article can further include an arch support member connected to a medial side arch region of the midsole. The arch support member can have a plurality of arch cushion towers extending upwards from an upper surface of the midsole. The footwear article can also include an upper affixed to the midsole. The insole can be disposed such that the insole covers the upper surface of the midsole and the arch support member. |
| US12082650B1 |
Ski boot and related system
A ski boot that controls and adjust a forward flex and a rearward rebound movement of a ski boot. The ski boot includes a shell to receive and retain a foot of a skier; a cuff secured to a lower leg of the skier; an adjustable damper that controls the forward flex and the rearward rebound movement of the ski boot; a sensor measuring data about the forward flex and the rearward rebound movement of the ski boot; and means to adjust the adjustable damper in response to the data provided by the sensor. A system is also described that includes the ski boot, a processor that receives and analyzes the data; and a receiver that receives a signal from the processor and which, via the means to adjust the adjustable damper, adjusts the adjustable damper to alter the forward flex and the rearward rebound movement of the ski boot. |
| US12082647B2 |
Separated prosthetic foot with transverse arch
A separated prosthetic foot with a transverse arch belongs to the technical field of manufacturing of artificial limbs. The characteristics of the transverse arch of the human foot are combined into the previous transverse-straight carbon fiber foot design to improve the stiffness of the prosthetic foot and reduce the weight of the prosthetic foot. A forefoot part employs a separated curved plate design, and two simple curved plates with different curvatures are used for simulating a complex curved surface of the transverse arch of the human, such that the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the various parts of the sole are non-uniform in stiffness distribution: the outer side of the foot is a single-layer forefoot plate with a smaller curvature and minor stiffness; and the inner side of the foot is a double-layer stacked forefoot plate, and the lower layer plate has a large radius in curvature and stiffness. |
| US12082646B2 |
Footwear and footwear components having a mesh component
An article of footwear may include a sole and an upper connected to the sole. The sole may include a first solid component and a second solid component. The sole may further include an additively manufactured mesh component that is arranged between the first solid component and the second solid component. The mesh component may be connected to each of the first solid component and the second solid component. |
| US12082645B2 |
Comfort system for boots
A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. |
| US12082644B2 |
Particulate foam with partial restriction
An article of footwear includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole disposed between the upper and the outsole. The outsole is attached to the upper and has a ground-engaging surface. The midsole has a series of walls that define a series of channels extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the midsole and along an entire length of the midsole. The series of channels are isolated from one another and each channel receives a quantity of particulate matter therein. |
| US12082642B2 |
Sole including multiple support members
An article of footwear including a sole including a lateral support member, a medial support member and a front support member that are independent from each other and form a triangular contact region on a bottom surface of the sole. |
| US12082640B2 |
Textiles and articles and processes for making the same
Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. |
| US12082639B2 |
Shoe upper
A shoe upper for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided having a first portion and a second portion that are jointly manufactured as a knitted fabric, wherein only one of the first portion and the second portion the knitted fabric is reinforced by a coating of a polymer material applied to the shoe upper. |
| US12082636B2 |
Wig and methods of use thereof
A method of installing a wig on the head of a wearer, the wig having a top portion that defines an opening corresponding to the wearer's part, the top portion being composed of a fabric and having wig hairs attached to the top portion. Wig clips attach the wig to the wearer's natural hair on the opposing sides of the wearer's part so that the wearer's natural part is exposed. The wearer's natural hair is not disposed over the fabric at the edges of the opening. Alternatively, a leave-out of the wearers natural hair does not cover the wig hair adjacent to the edges of the opening. The wig hair adjacent to the edges of the opening may be tangled or the installer may tease the wig hairs adjacent to the edges of the opening. The invention is also a wig for application of the method. |
| US12082634B2 |
Glove
The present invention provides a glove having a coating formed of a urethane resin composition including a urethane resin (A) and water (B). The urethane resin (A) is produced using a polycarbonate polyol (a1-1) as a raw material. The coating has a 500% modulus of 7 MPa or less. Example urethane resins used as the urethane resin (A) preferably include: a urethane resin produced using a polycarbonate polyol (a1-1) and polytetramethylene glycol (a1-2) as raw materials at a specified mass ratio; and/or a urethane resin produced using a polycarbonate polyol (a1-1) and a compound (a1-4) as raw materials at a specified mass ratio, the compound (a1-4) having a number average molecular weight of less than 500, a branched structure, and 2 to 4 hydroxyl groups. |
| US12082622B2 |
Rotatable drum and method and system using the same for the automated production of e-vapor devices
A rotating drum for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a drum body. A plurality of grooves may be disposed in an outer face of the drum body. A seat may be tractably-mounted in each one of the plurality of grooves. The seat may include a seat groove that is structured and arranged to receive and hold a rigid casing of a vapor-generating article. The seat may be composed of a material that is softer than a material of the rigid casing. |
| US12082620B2 |
Aerosol generating device and operation method thereof
Provided is an aerosol generating device including a heater that heats an aerosol-generating material and a controller that controls power supplied to the heater. The controller may measure a resistance value of the heater by using at least one electrical characteristic associated with the heater, select any one power profile from among a plurality of pre-stored power profiles including values of power to be supplied to the heater, such that a temperature of the heater reaches a target temperature within a predetermined time from a time point at which power supply to the heater is initiated regardless of variation in the resistance value of the heater, and control power supplied to the heater according to the selected power profile. |
| US12082618B2 |
Cartridges for vaporizer devices
Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided. |
| US12082616B2 |
Method for operating an electronic vapour inhaler
A method is provided for operating an electronic vapour inhaler comprising an induction heating arrangement, the induction heating arrangement comprising an induction coil for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to heat an induction heatable element and thereby heat a non-liquid flavour-release medium. The method comprises intermittently energising the induction coil to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element. |
| US12082615B2 |
Aerosol-generating system and method using dielectric heating
An aerosol-generating device for heating an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a substrate cavity configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; and an electromagnetic field generator including a solid state radio frequency (RF) transistor and being configured to generate a RF electromagnetic field in the substrate cavity. A method for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate is also provided. An aerosol-generating article is also provided. |
| US12082613B2 |
Aerosol generation device, and heating chamber therefor
An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open end through which the substrate carrier is insertable in a direction along a length of the heating chamber. A tubular wall defines an interior volume of the heating chamber and a plurality of engagement elements are each formed from a portion of the tubular wall. Each of the plurality of engagement elements is arranged to extend from an interior surface of the tubular wall at a different location around the tubular wall such that a cross sectional area of the interior volume of the heating chamber is reduced for at least a portion of the length of the heating chamber. These engagement elements serve to grip or to compress the substrate carrier in the heating chamber. |
| US12082609B2 |
Methods of operating an electronic smoking device
A method of operating an electronic smoking device. A mouthpiece is drawn on with the device in a first state in which a first atomizer is activated to atomize the first liquid vaporizable material to produce a first vapor. A first user input is provided to a user input to move the device to a second state in which a second atomizer is activated to atomize the second liquid vaporizable material to produce a second vapor. A second user input may be provided to move the device to a third state in which both the first and second atomizers are activated to produce a blend of the first and second vapors. The user input may be a singular button that toggles the device between the first, second, and third states. An indicator assembly may be viewed that indicates whether the device is in the first, second, or third states. |
| US12082602B2 |
Method for producing stabilized whole wheat flour
A stabilized flour, such as stabilized whole grain wheat flour, exhibiting unexpectedly superior extended shelf life and superior biscuit baking functionality, may be produced with or without heating to inhibit lipase by subjecting whole grains or a bran and germ fraction or component to treatment with a lipase inhibitor, such as an acid or green tea extract. Treatment with the lipase inhibitor may be performed during tempering of the whole grains or berries or during hydration of the bran and germ fraction or component. |
| US12082600B2 |
Calcium concentrate suspension for calcium fortification of food and drinks
A concentrated calcium citrate suspension is disclosed, comprising: (a) 2.0-9.0 wt. % of high methoxy pectin; (b) 2.5-7.0 wt. % tricalcium citrate particles; (c) dissolved citrate in a concentration of 1.8-7.0 wt. % citric acid equivalent; (d) 0.7-2.1 mol alkali metal cation per mol of dissolved citrate, with the alkali metal cation being selected from Na+, K+ and combinations thereof; and (e) 78-90 wt. % water. The concentrated calcium citrate suspension is shelf-stable, easy to handle and has a high content of (undissolved) calcium citrate. The concentrated calcium citrate suspension is particularly suited for use in the production of calcium-fortified soy protein based alternatives for dairy products. |
| US12082597B2 |
Supplemented fish feed
The present invention relates to feed stuffs for fish to prevent, treat and/or control a variety of diseases, infections and/or infestations in fish. The invention provides supplemented fish feed and other compositions as well as uses and methods exploiting the same. Additionally, the patent provides methods of making supplemented fish feeds. |
| US12082594B2 |
Method for producing liquid fermented milk
A method for producing liquid fermented milk according to the present invention includes: preparing a fermented milk base that contains milk protein containing whey protein; adding a lactic acid bacteria starter to the fermented milk base and then inducing fermentation to produce fermented milk curds; breaking the fermented milk curds to produce fermented milk having an average particle diameter of 1 μm or more and 20 μm or less; and holding the fermented milk in a container to thicken the fermented milk, thereby producing liquid fermented milk, the liquid fermented milk containing the milk protein in an amount of 2.5% or more, the milk protein containing the whey protein in an amount of 25% or more, the liquid fermented milk having a viscosity at 10° C. of 100 mPa·s or more and 700 mPa·s or less. |
| US12082591B2 |
Moulding food products from a pumpable foodstuff mass
An installation for moulding of three dimensional products from a mass of pumpable foodstuff material, for example from ground meat. The installation comprises a feed pump and a moulding device with a mobile mould member having multiple mould cavities. A mass feed member is arranged at a fill position relative to the path of the mobile mould member, which mass feed member is connected to an outlet of the feed pump. The member has a housing defining an elongated chamber with a longitudinal axis and having a pair of spaced apart long lateral walls, short end walls, and a bottom wall facing the mould member at the fill position along the path of the mould member. The bottom wall is provided with a discharge mouth formed by one or more discharge openings spanning the path of said mould cavities, so that foodstuff mass flows into each row of mould cavities via said discharge mouth. The mass feed member is provided with a single elongated plunger that is slidably received in the chamber, sliding between the lateral walls and the end walls. At least one lateral wall is provided with an introduction mouth formed by one or more introduction openings spanning a major portion of the length of said lateral wall. |
| US12082588B1 |
Heated platen expansion compensator for a dough press
A coupler that mounts a platen to a dough press to compensate for expansion of the heated platen to prevent warping. The coupler has a center plate securely sandwiched between an inner plate and an outer plate. The center plate has three equidistantly spaced voids. An expansion compensation lattice has at least one narrow bar extending laterally between the void sides within the void and a center plate expansion hole in a disc at the lateral center of the bar. The inner and outer plates are solid. The plates are secured together by bolts at the center and perimeter of the plates. Expansion bolts extend through the center plate expansion hole, an outer plate expansion hole, a spacer, the heat pad, and into a threaded hole in the platen. The heated platen pulls the expansion bolts outwardly, causing the lattice to bend outwardly, thereby preventing the platen from warping. |
| US12082584B2 |
BOC-butenolide, an antifouling compound that has potent ability to inhibit the settlement of marine invertebrate larvae
The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods of coating objects using BOC-butenolide. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the performance and longevity of the coated objects with BOC-butenolide, including inhibiting fouling often caused by marine organisms. |
| US12082581B2 |
Acrylate derivative, use and production intermediate compound of the same
The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein L represents an oxygen atom or CH2, E represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.] or its N oxide or agriculturally acceptable salt, which is a compound that have excellent pests controlling effects. |
| US12082578B2 |
Herbicide composition
A herbicide composition excellent in herbicidal effect and a weeding method using the herbicide composition, and a herbicidal efficacy enhancing agent composition capable of increasing the herbicidal effect are provided. A herbicide composition containing the following components (A) to (C), wherein a mass ratio of the content of component (B) to the content of component (C), (B)/(C), is 0.25 or more and 0.6 or less: component (A): an agrochemical active ingredient of an amino acid-based herbicide; component (B): a particular polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl amine or an acid salt thereof; and component (C): a particular polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ether. |
| US12082575B2 |
Perfusion solution
A perfusion stock composition, for preserving a donor organ for transplantation, comprising: a source of 60 to 100 mM Na+; a source of 10 to 20 mM K+; a source of 5 to 10 mM Mg2+; a source of 0.25 to 0.75 mM Ca2+; 10 to 40 mM Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride (Tris or THAM), 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid (HEPES), 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid (MOPS), 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid (IviES), N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (BES), or N/-tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (TES); a source of 10 to 30 mM HCO3; 1 to 30 mM glucose; 1 to 20 U/L insulin; 1 to 10 mM fructose diphosphate or a salt thereof; 1 to 40 mM aspartate or glutamate; 1 to 10 mM adenosine, cAMP or cGMP; 1 to 10 mM reduced glutathione; and 30 to 100 mM lactobionate or mannitol; and, optionally, a diluent. The present disclosure also provides a perfusion composition, a kit, a method, and a perfusion apparatus, each related to the perfusion stock composition. |
| US12082574B2 |
Biomaterial preservation composition having a microbubble with oxygen gas in liquid, method for preserving biomaterial in the biomaterial preservation composition, method for preserving biomaterial in the biomaterial preservation composition, method for producing biomaterial using the biomaterial preservation composition, transplantation material using the biomaterial preservation composition and method of transplantation using the biomaterial preservation composition
The present invention provides a composition that can preserve biomaterials. The biomaterial preservation composition of the present invention includes a micro bubble. |
| US12082570B2 |
Fishing lure assembly and method of fishing therewith
A fishing lure assembly that includes a crank bait lure, a treble hook coupled to the rear loop of the crank bait lure, a spinner blade, a spinnerbait jig, and a fixture wire that couples the crank bait lure, the spinner blade, and the spinnerbait jig to define the fishing lure assembly, spaces the crank bait lure, the spinner blade, and the spinnerbait jig apart from one another, and provides a common connection point for securing the crank bait lure, the spinner blade, and the spinnerbait jig to a fishing line. |
| US12082569B1 |
Fishing lure systems
A fishing lure system with an example having a two-part fishing lure having a replaceable hook-retainer carriage assembly which is removably insertable in an elastomeric body component. When configured as a two-part lure, the fishing lure may be configured with a flexible elastomeric body component with a precisely positioned preformed cavity in the head region for receiving a weighted hook-retainer carriage. The carriage may be inserted into the lure through a slit or passageway. The elastomeric bodies, hooks and weighted carriage assemblies of one example are independently removable and replaceable. The carriage assembly of one example includes an integral hook eye retaining loop and hook shank retainers which exit through passageways from the preformed cavity to the dorsal surface of the elastomeric body. The eyelet and retainers may be configured to position an upward pointing hook that is removably secured adjacent the outside dorsal surface of the lure. |
| US12082567B2 |
Dissolvable fishhook and fishing line
A fishhook including a shank, an eye attached to the shank, a bend attached to the shank and terminating in a point. The fishhook further including a core of a dissolvable material, and at least one coating or layer on the core. The at least one coating is dissolvable in water, saltwater, or the stomach acid of an animal. A fishing line includes a line composed of a dissolvable material, and a coating coated on said line composed of a dissolvable material. |
| US12082566B2 |
Rodent animals expressing human CR1
Disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals comprising in their genome a nucleic acid which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a human CR1 polypeptide, wherein the rodent animals display a human-like expression of the human CR1 polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are isolated rodent cells including rodent embryonic stem cells, and rodent tissues. Further disclosed are nucleic acid vectors and methods for making the genetically modified rodent animals, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodent animals for screening and testing candidate compounds. |
| US12082563B2 |
Automated terrarium feeder assembly
An automated terrarium feeder assembly includes a cover that is longitudinally elongated thereby facilitating the cover to be positioned on top of a terrarium to inhibit a reptile contained in the terrarium from escaping. A feeder is movably integrated into the cover to release a pre-determined amount of the reptile food into the terrarium to feed the reptile while an owner of the reptile is not present for extended periods of time. A heat lamp is integrated into the cover to warm the reptile. A light emitter is integrated into the cover to illuminate the terrarium. A touch screen is attached to the cover and the touch screen is in communication with the feeder for programming operational parameters of the feeder, the heat lamp, the light emitter and the blower. |
| US12082560B2 |
Aviary system and system for circulating litter in an aviary
An aviary that includes a system for providing litter to birds and for circulating the litter throughout the aviary. A litter distribution chain extends through at least some of the scratching platforms. The litter distribution chain receives litter from a storage container and then transfers the litter through the aviary for use by the birds on the scratching platforms. At least a portion of the litter from one scratching platform is directed to move to a scratching platform on a lower level where the litter may be used by birds occupying this lower level. This circulation pattern repeats on the current level, with the recycled litter being deposited on at least one scratching platform near the next lower aviary tower level. Once the litter reaches the lowest aviary tower level, it remains there until it is removed from the aviary by a belt or other means. |
| US12082559B1 |
Automatic animal door
An automatic animal door includes a first door column, a second door column, a top plate, a door plate, and a driving mechanism. The first door column defines a first groove The second door column defines a second groove. The top plate is connected with a top end of the first door column and a top end the second door column. The top plate defines an entrance with the first door column and the second door column. The door plate is disposed between the first door column and the second door column. The door plate is movable along the first groove and the second groove to close or expose the entrance. The driving mechanism is disposed on the top plate. The driving mechanism is connected with the door plate to drive the door plate to move along the first groove and the second groove. |
| US12082558B2 |
Device for permitting a dog walker to simultaneously walk two dogs
A dog leash splitting device to allow for the walking of two dogs simultaneously. The leash splitting device has a housing section. A handheld leash connection clip is connected to the housing section. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing section. A cord access hole extends through the rotating shaft. A dog connection cord extends through the cord access hole. A cord tightening screw extends through the rotating shaft and into the cord access hole. The dog connection cord is free to slide through the cord access hole when said tightening screw is loose. The dog connection cord is stopped from sliding through the cord access hole when the cord tightening screw is tightened onto the dog connection cord. |
| US12082557B1 |
Dog collar leash attachment and methods of use
A dog collar with detachable and retractable leash attachment. The leash attachment includes a leash in the form of an elastomeric cord is provided inside a sleeve that may be temporarily engaged around the dog collar. One end of the leash pivotally attached to the collar using a clip, and a handle is provided at the other end. Grasping and pulling the handle releases the sleeve from the collar and stretches the elastomeric cord, providing a short leash for a pet owner to control and direct a dog over short distances. The leash attachment may include an engagement surface that is operable to temporarily attach to a complementary surface on the exterior of the collar. |
| US12082555B2 |
Pet toy
Pet toys for use with various launchers are described herein. In an example embodiment, a pet toy comprises a body including a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion is sized and configured to be positioned within a first launcher. The second body portion is sized and configured to be positioned within a second launcher. The second body portion is a different size than the first body portion. |
| US12082553B2 |
Hay feeder
The hay feeder of the present invention includes a top bar having a first end and a second end, and a plurality of horizontally spaced vertical rods. Each vertical rod has an upper end and a lower end extending downward from the top bar. The hay feeder of the present invention also includes a bottom bar having a first end and a second end. The bottom bar attaches to the lower ends of the vertical rods. The hay feeder also includes an angle plate having a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is configured to be above the second edge such that the angle plate extends at a downward angle. |
| US12082548B2 |
Soybean variety 5PBUG58
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBUG58 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBUG58, cells from soybean variety 5PBUG58, plants of soybean 5PBUG58, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBUG58. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBUG58 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBUG58, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBUG58, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBUG58. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBUG58 are further provided. |
| US12082545B2 |
QTLs conferring resistance to potyviruses in watermelon
The present invention relates to a watermelon plant showing resistance against potyviruses, wherein the watermelon plant may comprise one or more of resistance conferring alleles of QTL1, QTL2 and QTL3 and wherein the said QTLs are as present in or obtainable from a watermelon plant, representative seed of which was deposited under deposit accession number NCIMB 42537, 42536, 42535 respectively. |
| US12082544B2 |
Method for producing banana plants with tolerance to Fusarium oxysporum Cubensis TR4
Provided is a method for producing a banana plant with tolerance or resistance to Fusarium oxysporum Cubensis TR4 and such plants. The method includes (a) exposing one or more banana meristems, in one or more propagating cycles, to a medium including a demethylating agent (in vitro mutagenesis) to thereby provide one or more banana meristems exhibiting expression and thereby amplification of retrotransposable elements in their plant genome as determined by Southern blot hybridization analysis, and (b) rooting the meristems that exhibited the amplification and regenerating therefrom one or more regenerated banana plants, at least one of the regenerated banana plants having tolerance or resistance to Fusarium oxysporum Cubensis TR4. |
| US12082540B2 |
Plant cultivation apparatus and method
A plant cultivation apparatus and system including a reservoir and central shaft containing a first and second end, wherein the first end of the central shaft terminates in the central chamber of the reservoir. One or more trays are positioned along the central shaft with variable distances between each tray. The plant cultivation apparatus and system also includes an outer housing member having a plurality of plant-receiving apertures. The outer housing member defines a chamber and has a bottom edge. The bottom edge defines a respective opening, which is configured to contact a reservoir opening. The hydroponic apparatus and system may further include a lighting system mounted above the outer housing member, the lighting system illuminating plants inserted into the plant-receiving apertures to enable the associated plants to photosynthesize in environments exposed to low levels of sunlight. |
| US12082538B2 |
System and method to improve plant growth
A system and method to facilitate the growth of a plant in a building. The system includes a substrate that is substantially solid, an inflatable raft, or that has an upper member and a lower member with a space therebetween to establish an interior of the substrate. Either form of substrate includes one or more plant retainers and a set of one or more gaseous fluid delivery ports located regularly or irregularly throughout the substrate, including localized in a vicinity of each of the one or more plant retainers. The system further includes a climate delivery subsystem including a gaseous fluid source, a gaseous fluid delivery apparatus, such as a pump and one or more conduits in the substrate, wherein each of the one or more conduits is in communication with each set of the one or more gaseous fluid delivery ports for delivery of the gaseous fluid to an underside of the plant, wherein the one or more conduits are coupled to the gaseous fluid delivery apparatus. |
| US12082531B2 |
Systems and methods for predicting material dynamics
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural system. The one or more information maps map one or more characteristic values at different geographic locations in a worksite. An in-situ sensor detects a material dynamics characteristic value as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive material dynamics characteristic value at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the material dynamics characteristic value detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control. |
| US12082528B2 |
System and method for aligning arms of an agricultural header
An agricultural header includes a frame and a mount having a mount opening. The agricultural header also includes an arm configured to rotate about a pivot axis relative to the frame and to support a cutter bar assembly of the agricultural header. In addition, the agricultural header includes a pin coupled to a first element and extending through the mount opening. The first element includes one of the arm and the frame. The agricultural header also includes a fastener configured to non-movably couple the mount to a second element while the fastener is in a locked state and to enable the mount to move relative to the second element while the fastener is in an unlocked state. The second element includes the other of the arm and the frame. |
| US12082527B2 |
Autonomous working apparatus
An autonomous working apparatus includes a main body mechanism, a moving mechanism, a working mechanism and a control module. The main body mechanism includes a support body, and the working mechanism is configured to be installed on the support body. The working mechanism has an operating member and a height variable mechanism. The height variable mechanism is configured to be movably connected with the operating member. The operating member is configured to be rotatably connected to the support body, and the operating member is configured to operatably drive the height variable mechanism to move along the height adjustment direction. The force between the operating member and the height variable mechanism is caused by the gravity of the height variable mechanism, and the force between the operating member and the support body is caused by the gravity of said operating member and of said height variable mechanism. |
| US12082526B2 |
Head for brush cutters
A head (1) for a brush cutter of the type comprising a support element (3), connectable to a drive shaft of a brush cutter so as to be set in rotation about a vertical rotation axis (Y-Y), a plurality of pins (9), connected to the support element (3), couplable to a plurality of cutting elements (2), so that every cutting element (2) is free to rotate about the respective pin (9) defining a cutting generatrix (S). The plurality of cutting elements (2) being arranged in such a way as to provide the respective cutting generatrices (S) tangent, in the part distal to the vertical rotation axis (Y-Y), to an overall cutting diameter (Db), defining the overall cutting surface of the head, and tangent, in the part proximal to the vertical rotation axis (Y-Y), to a fictitious circumference (A), defining a central portion of the support element (3) not reached by the plurality of cutting elements (2). The (A/Db) ratio being comprised between 0.06 and 0.3. |
| US12082521B2 |
System and method for detecting viability of seeds
A first source of an electromagnetic signal is configured to illuminate or radiate the evaluation channel through which a series of particular seeds pass. For example, the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a primary reference phase and primary reference magnitude. A first receiver of the electromagnetic signal comprises a detector to determine or identify a first seed-related characteristic (e.g., first seed characteristic) based on an observed primary phase and an observed primary magnitude. For instance, a seed treatment device is configured to treat or spray discharged particular seed with a seed treatment based on the estimated characteristic, or to reject non-conforming seeds that do not meet seed specifications. |
| US12082518B2 |
Location-based control system for an agricultural implement
A control system for multiple row units of an agricultural implement includes a controller configured to selectively enable automatic downforce control for at least one controllable ground-engaging tool of each row unit that is within a work zone of an agricultural field. The automatic downforce control for the at least one controllable ground-engaging tool includes controlling a downforce of the at least one controllable ground-engaging tool such that the downforce is within a threshold range of a respective target downforce. In addition, the controller is configured to selectively disable the automatic downforce control for the at least one controllable ground-engaging tool of each row unit that is within a no-work zone of the agricultural field, or selectively adjust the respective target downforce for the at least one controllable ground-engaging tool of each row unit that is within the no-work zone of the agricultural field. |
| US12082517B2 |
System and method for detecting material accumulation relative to rotating ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement
A system for detecting material accumulation relative to rotating ground-engaging tools includes an agricultural implement having a frame and first and second ground-engaging tools supported relative to the frame, with the first ground-engaging tool corresponding to a different tool type than the second ground-engaging tool. The system also includes first and second speed sensor configured to provide data indicative of the rotational speeds of the first and second ground-engaging tools, respectively. In addition, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the first and second speed sensors. The computing system is configured to monitor the rotational speeds of the ground-engaging tools based on the data provided by the speed sensors, determine a speed correlation between the rotational speed of the first ground-engaging tool and the rotational speed of the second ground-engaging tool, and determine when the speed correlation differs from a speed correlation threshold associated with the ground-engaging tools. |
| US12082515B2 |
Methods for controlling articulating tongue arrangements utilized in towing agricultural implements
A method is carried-out by a controller architecture coupled to a beam assembly actuator, which is included in an articulating tongue arrangement connecting an agricultural implement to a tow vehicle. In an embodiment, the method includes: (i) monitoring, via the controller architecture, an effective tow length of an articulating beam assembly further included in the articulating tongue arrangement, the effective tow length measured along a straight line extending from a leading pivot joint of the articulating tongue arrangement to a trailing pivot joint of the articulating tongue arrangement; (ii) determining, at the controller architecture, an effective tow length target of the articulating tongue arrangement based upon operator input, sensor input, or a combination thereof; and (iii) transmitting commands from the controller architecture to the beam assembly actuator to maintain the effective tow length of the articulating beam assembly in conformance with the effective tow length target. |
| US12089513B2 |
Phase change random access memory device
A method for making a memory device, includes: forming a first dielectric layer over a bottom electrode; forming a first void extending through the first dielectric layer to expose a portion of an upper boundary of the bottom electrode; forming a first conductive structure lining along respective sidewalls of the first void and the exposed portion of the upper boundary of the bottom electrode; filling the first void with the first dielectric layer; and forming a phase change material layer over the first dielectric layer to cause the phase change material layer to contact at least a portion of a sidewall of the first conductive structure. |
| US12089511B2 |
Quantum coupler facilitating suppression of ZZ interactions between qubits
Devices and/or computer-implemented methods to facilitate ZZ cancellation between qubits are provided. According to an embodiment, a device can comprise a coupler device that operates in a first oscillating mode and a second oscillating mode. The device can further comprise a first superconducting qubit coupled to the coupler device based on a first oscillating mode structure corresponding to the first oscillating mode and based on a second oscillating mode structure corresponding to the second oscillating mode. The device can further comprise a second superconducting qubit coupled to the coupler device based on the first oscillating mode structure and the second oscillating mode structure. |
| US12089507B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device for internet of things (IoT) device includes a substrate having an array region defined thereon and a ring of dummy pattern surrounding the array region. Preferably, the ring of dummy pattern includes a plurality of magnetic tunneling junctions (MTJs) and a ring of metal interconnect pattern overlapping the MTJs and surrounding the array region. The semiconductor device further includes a gap between the array region and the ring of dummy pattern. |
| US12089506B2 |
Target for MRAM
A sputtering target structure includes a back plate characterized by a first size, and a plurality of sub-targets bonded to the back plate. Each of the sub-targets is characterized by a size that is a fraction of the first size and is equal to or less than a threshold target size. Each sub-target includes a ferromagnetic material containing iron (Fe) and boron (B). Each of the plurality of sub-targets is in direct contact with one or more adjacent sub-targets. |
| US12089504B2 |
Magnetic random access memory device and method for fabricating the same
A method for fabricating a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) device includes the steps of first forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) stack on a substrate, forming a first top electrode on the MTJ stack, and then forming a second top electrode on the first top electrode. Preferably, the first top electrode includes a gradient concentration while the second top electrode includes a non-gradient concentration. |
| US12089503B2 |
Ferromagnetic free layer, preparation method and application thereof
A ferromagnetic free layer, a preparation method and an application thereof are provided, where the ferromagnetic layer includes a magnetic film alloy, and the magnetic film alloy includes multiple layers of laminated films. A thickness of each of the films decreases gradually from a first end to a second end of the magnetic film alloy, so as to break in-plane structural symmetry of the magnetic film alloy, and the films include heavy metal films and ferromagnetic metal films, where out-of-plane crystal symmetry of the magnetic film alloy is broken by means of component gradients. When a current is applied in plane of the magnetic film alloy, a spin orbit torque will be generated, which directly drives the magnetic moment of the magnetic film alloy to undergo a deterministic magnetization reversal. |
| US12089490B2 |
Organic compound, light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device, and lighting device
A novel organic compound is provided. A novel organic compound having a hole-transport property is provided. A novel hole-transport material is provided. A novel light-emitting element is provided. Alight-emitting element with a favorable lifetime is provided. A light-emitting element with favorable emission efficiency is provided. An organic compound having a substituted or unsubstituted benzonaphthofuran skeleton, a substituted or unsubstituted carbazole skeleton, and a substituted or unsubstituted amine skeleton is provided. Alternatively, a light-emitting element that uses the hole-transport material is provided. |
| US12089487B2 |
Organometallic compound and organic light-emitting device including the same
An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: M(L1)n1(L2)n2 Formula 1 wherein in Formula 1, M, L1, L2, n1, and n2 are the same as described in the specification. |
| US12089486B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
The present invention includes novel compounds having a boron containing ring for use as charge transporters, hosts or emitters in OLEDs. |
| US12089484B2 |
Support structure supporting flexible display panel and having bendable region, non-bendable region and transitional region between bendable region and non-bendable region
The present disclosure relates to a support structure provided on one side of a flexible display panel, comprising a bendable region, a non-bendable region and a transitional region between the bendable region and the non-bendable region; the bendable region is provided with a first hollowed-out pattern, and the first hollowed-out pattern comprises a plurality of first hollowed-out holes; the transitional region is provided with a second hollowed-out pattern, and the second hollowed-out pattern comprises a plurality of second hollowed-out holes; the density of the plurality of first hollowed-out holes is greater than the density of the plurality of second hollowed-out holes. The present disclosure also relates to a flexible display apparatus. |
| US12089481B2 |
Method for manufacturing a display panel
A method for manufacturing a display panel includes: providing a substrate motherboard, the substrate motherboard having multiple display panel regions and multiple cutting regions for dividing the plurality of display panel regions, each of the multiple display panel regions including a display region and a non-display region; providing multiple emitting devices in the display region; packaging the multiple light emitting devices to form a film package layer, the film package layer including at least one inorganic package layer; forming an insulation layer on a side of the inorganic package layer away from the substrate motherboard; patterning the insulation layer, and at the same time, performing an etching process to remove material of the inorganic package layer located in the plurality of cutting regions; and cutting the substrate motherboard to separate the multiple display panel regions and form multiple display panels. |
| US12089476B2 |
Image sensor and manufacturing method thereof, and display device
The present disclosure provides an image sensor, a manufacturing method thereof and a display device. The image sensor includes: a substrate; a first photodiode and a second photodiode located on the substrate, the first photodiode including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a first semiconductor structure located between the first electrode and the second electrode, the second photodiode including a third electrode, a fourth electrode, and a second semiconductor structure located between the third electrode and the fourth electrode, the first electrode being connected to the third electrode, the second electrode being connected to the fourth electrode; a switching thin film transistor, a source or a drain of the switching thin film transistor being connected to the second electrode or the first electrode; a capacitor connected in parallel with the first photodiode and the second photodiode for storing electrical signals when the image sensor receives light. |
| US12089474B2 |
Texture recognition apparatus and opposite substrate
A texture recognition apparatus and an opposite substrate are provided. The texture recognition apparatus includes a light source array, an image sensor array and a light shielding layer. The light source array includes a plurality of light sources; the image sensor array includes a plurality of image sensors, an orthographic projection of the light shielding layer on a plane where the light source array is located is between two adjacent light sources, an orthographic projection of the light shielding layer on a plane where the image sensor array is located at least partially overlaps with the plurality of image sensors; the light shielding layer has at least one opening, and at least a part of an orthographic projection of the first opening on the plane where the image sensor array is located is at least on one side of the first image sensor or overlaps with the first image sensor. |
| US12089470B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a light-emitting element layer including a first electrode and a second electrode, and a first quantum dot light-emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a light source element configured to irradiate the light-emitting element layer with ultraviolet light. |
| US12089469B2 |
Display panel and manufacturing method of display panel
A display panel and a manufacturing method of the display panel are provided. The display panel has a light emitting layer, an encapsulation layer provided on the light emitting layer, a color filter layer provided on the encapsulation layer and a light transmitting layer provided on the color filter layer, and the color filter layer has color resistors and a light shielding member located among the color resistors, and a thickness d of the color resistors and a refractive index n thereof satisfy a specific relationship. |
| US12089468B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus is provided to include: a first substrate on which a light-emitting device emitting light is located; and a main pixel including a first quantum dot layer; a sub-pixel including a second quantum dot layer, the main pixel and the sub-pixel corresponding to the light-emitting device and being located above the first substrate, wherein the main pixel and the sub-pixel are defined by banks, the main pixel changes a color of the light emitted by the light-emitting device, and the sub-pixel transmits the light emitted by the light-emitting device. |
| US12089467B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a first substrate including a first emission area emitting light of a first color, a second emission area emitting light of a second color having a peak wavelength shorter than a peak wavelength of light of the first color, and a light blocking area which blocks light; a color filter layer disposed on a surface of the first substrate; and a wavelength control layer disposed on the color filter layer and including a bank layer and a wavelength control structure. The bank layer is disposed in the light blocking area on the color filter layer. The wavelength control structure is disposed in a first opening and the second opening of the bank layer. The first opening, the second opening, and the bank hole are spaced apart from each other. The bank hole surrounds an edge of the first opening. |
| US12089452B2 |
Display device
Provided is a display device. The display device includes a base layer including an active area partitioned to display images and an inactive area adjacent to the active area, an opening located in a part of the active area and passing through the base layer and functional layers thereabove, and a cut structure located in the vicinity of the opening and provided to cut the connection of an organic light emitting layer between the opening and a light emitting unit. A camera may be provided in a position corresponding to the opening. |
| US12089449B2 |
Display panel and display apparatus
A display panel includes: a base; a pixel defining layer disposed on a side of the base; a plurality of light-emitting devices disposed on a side of the base; and at least one connection portion disposed on a side of the pixel defining layer away from the base. The pixel defining layer has a plurality of first openings. At least a portion of each light-emitting device is located in a first opening. An orthogonal projection of a connection portion on the base is located within an orthogonal projection of the pixel defining layer on the base. A surface of the connection portion away from the base has a plurality of protrusions, and the connection portion is configured to diffusely reflect external ambient light incident into the display panel. |
| US12089446B2 |
Display substrate, manufacturing method thereof and display device
A display substrate includes: a base substrate; a light-emitting unit in each pixel region and including a first electrode, an organic light-emitting layer, and a second electrode sequentially disposed in a direction away from the base substrate; an auxiliary conductive layer between the light-emitting unit and the base substrate; a pixel circuit in each pixel region and including a driving transistor. The auxiliary conductive layer is on a side of the pixel circuit away from the base substrate, the second electrode has a portion extending out of the pixel region and coupling to the auxiliary conductive layer through a via hole not overlapping the pixel region, the auxiliary conductive layer is insulated and spaced apart from the first electrode and has a mesh or chain shape, and a material of the auxiliary conductive layer is the same as a material of the first and second electrodes of the driving transistor. |
| US12089443B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device. The display panel includes: a first display area and a second display area, the first display area having a light transmittance greater than that of the second display area; a plurality of first pixel groups located in the first display area, each of the plurality of first pixel groups comprising a first light-emitting pixel unit and a plurality of first non-light-emitting sub-pixels, the first light-emitting pixel unit comprising a plurality of first light-emitting sub-pixels; and a plurality of second sub-pixels located in the second display area. A first pixel arrangement architecture formed together by the plurality of first light-emitting sub-pixels and the plurality of first non-light-emitting sub-pixels is identical to a second pixel arrangement architecture formed by the plurality of second sub-pixels. |
| US12089442B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a pad area, a pixel structure disposed on the display area, a pixel insulating layer disposed on the pad area and having a first opening, and a pad electrode structure including a signal electrode disposed in the first opening, a connection electrode disposed on the signal electrode, and a pad electrode disposed on the connection electrode. An upper surface and a side surface of the signal electrode come into direct-contact with a lower surface of the connection electrode. An upper surface and a side surface of the connection electrode come into direct-contact with a lower surface of the pad electrode. |
| US12089441B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device. The first display region of the display panel includes a first boundary on a side of the display panel, the second display region includes a second boundary on the same side and is connected with the first boundary, and the display panel includes a first pixel unit which is located in the first display region and includes a plurality of first sub-pixels of different colors. A second pixel unit which is located in the second display region and includes a plurality of second sub-pixels of different colors, and dummy sub-pixels which are located in the first display region and between the first pixel unit and the first boundary. A color of the dummy sub-pixels is the same as that of the second sub-pixels in the second pixel unit adjacent to the second boundary. |
| US12089434B2 |
Organic light-emitting display apparatus and fabrication method thereof
An organic light-emitting display apparatus includes a display substrate and a thin film encapsulation layer on the display substrate. The display substrate includes at least one hole, a thin film transistor, a light-emitting portion electrically connected to the thin film transistor, and a plurality of insulating layers. The light-emitting portion includes a first electrode, an intermediate layer, and a second electrode. The display substrate includes an active area, an inactive area between the active area and the hole, and a plurality of insulating dams. Each insulating dam includes at least one layer. The inactive area includes a first area different from a laser-etched area and a second laser-etched area. |
| US12089433B2 |
Display device
A display device, which includes a display region in which a plurality of pixels are arranged, includes a first organic insulating film, a first groove, which exists in a frame shape surrounding the display region to separate the first organic insulating film, a first inorganic partition portion, which is arranged in the first groove, and is made of an inorganic insulating material that exists in a frame shape surrounding the display region, a second organic insulating film formed above the first organic insulating film and the first inorganic partition portion, and a second groove, which exists in a frame shape surrounding the display region to separate the second organic insulating film, and is located inside the first groove in plan view. |
| US12089432B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a substrate having a display area and a non-display area surrounding the display area. A drain electrode is disposed in the display area and is positioned adjacent to the non-display area. A light emitting element is disposed in the display area and is connected to the drain electrode. The light emitting element is disposed farther from the non-display area than the drain electrode. A plurality of first dams is disposed in the display area and is positioned between the drain electrode and the light emitting element. Each of the plurality of first dams are spaced apart from each other. |
| US12089429B2 |
Light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device, and lighting device
A novel light-emitting element is provided. Alternatively, a novel light-emitting element which can achieve both high efficiency and a long lifetime is provided. The light-emitting element includes a light-emitting layer between a pair of electrodes. The light-emitting element includes a first light-emitting layer and a second light-emitting layer. The first light-emitting layer includes a fluorescent material. The second light-emitting layer includes a phosphorescent material. A difference in peak value between a first emission spectrum of light from the first light-emitting layer and a second emission spectrum of light from the second light-emitting layer is 30 nm or less. |
| US12089428B2 |
Organic light-emitting device
An organic light-emitting device including a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, and an organic layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the organic layer includes an emission layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the first electrode and the emission layer, wherein the intermediate layer directly contacts the emission layer, and wherein the intermediate layer includes a first hole transport material, wherein the emission layer includes a host and a dopant, wherein the dopant is an organometallic compound, provided that the dopant does not comprise iridium, and wherein the organic light-emitting device satisfies certain parameters described in the specification. |
| US12089422B2 |
Microelectronic devices, and related methods and memory devices
A method of forming a microelectronic device comprises forming a microelectronic device structure comprising a first control logic region comprising first control logic devices, and a first memory array region vertically overlying the first control logic region and comprising an array of vertically extending strings of memory cells. An additional microelectronic device structure comprising a semiconductive material is attached to an upper surface of the microelectronic device structure. A portion of the semiconductive material is removed. A second control logic region is formed over the first memory array region. The second control logic region comprises second control logic devices and a remaining portion of the semiconductive material. A second memory array region is formed over the second control logic region. The second memory array region comprises an array of resistance variable memory cells. Microelectronic devices, memory devices, and electronic systems are also described. |
| US12089417B2 |
Semiconductor memory devices and methods of manufacturing thereof
Memory devices and a method of fabricating memory devices are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes forming a plurality of first transistors in a first area and a plurality of second transistors in a second area and forming a stack over the second area. The method includes forming a memory array portion and an interface portion through the stack. The memory array portion includes memory strings and the interface portion includes first conductive structures extending along a lateral direction. The method further includes simultaneously forming second conductive structures in the first area and forming third conductive structures in the second area. The second conductive structures each vertically extend to electrically couple to at least one of the first transistors, and the third conductive structures each vertically extend through one of the memory strings to electrically couple to at least one of the second transistors. |
| US12089416B2 |
Electronic device and method of manufacturing the same
Provided are an electronic device and a method of manufacturing the same. The electronic device may include a first device provided on a first region of a substrate; and a second device provided on a second region of the substrate, wherein the first device may include a first domain layer including a ferroelectric domain and a first gate electrode on the first domain layer, and the second device may include a second domain layer including a ferroelectric domain and a second gate electrode on the second domain layer. The first domain layer and the second domain layer may have different characteristics from each other at a polarization change according to an electric field. At the polarization change according to the electric field, the first domain layer may have substantially a non-hysteretic behavior characteristic and the second domain layer may have a hysteretic behavior characteristic. |
| US12089414B2 |
Memory device and method of forming the same
Provided are a memory device and a method of forming the same. The memory device includes a substrate, a multi-layer stack, a plurality of memory cells, and a plurality of conductive contacts. The substrate includes an array region and a staircase region. The multi-layer stack is disposed on the substrate in the array region, wherein the multi-layer stack has an end portion extending on the staircase region to be shaped into a staircase structure. The plurality of memory cells are respectively disposed on sidewalls of the multi-layer stack in the array region, and arranged at least along a stacking direction of the multi-layer stack. The plurality of conductive contacts are respectively on the staircase structure. At least two conductive contacts are electrically connected to each other. |
| US12089412B2 |
Vertical string driver with extended gate junction structure
A driver circuit for a three-dimensional (3D) memory device has a super junction structure as a field management structure. The super junction structure could be referred to as an extended junction structure, which distributes the electrical field of the junction between the vertical channel and the gate conductor for a string driver. The vertical channel includes a channel conductor to connect vertically between a source conductor and a drain conductor. The extended junction structure extends in parallel with the vertical channel conductor, extending vertically toward the drain conductor, having a height greater than a height of the gate conductor. |
| US12089408B2 |
Non-volatile memory device including common source line tapping wire connected to common source line plate by vias on lower metal line and through-hole vias
A non-volatile memory device including a memory cell region over a peripheral circuit region. The memory cell region includes an upper substrate, channel structures extending in a vertical direction, and a first upper metal line extending in a first direction. The peripheral circuit region includes a first lower metal line extending in a second direction, and first and second via structures on the first lower metal line, a top surface of the second via structure in contact with the upper substrate. The memory cell region includes a first through-hole via structure passing through the upper substrate and the first via structure, and electrically connecting the first upper metal line to the first lower metal line; and the first upper metal line is electrically connected to the upper substrate through the first through-hole via structure, the first lower metal line, and the second via structure. |
| US12089405B2 |
Three-dimensional memory devices with channel structures having plum blossom shape
Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In an example, a 3D memory device includes a substrate and a channel structure extending vertically above the substrate and having a plum blossom shape including a plurality of petals in a plan view. The channel structure includes a plurality of semiconductor channels in the plurality of petals, respectively. |
| US12089404B2 |
Semiconductor memory device including a substrate, various interconnections, semiconductor member, charge storage member and a conductive member
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes: a substrate; a first interconnect; a second interconnect; a plurality of third interconnects; a fourth interconnect; a semiconductor member; a charge storage member; and a conductive member. One of the plurality of third interconnects is disposed on two second-direction sides of the conductive member. Portions of the one of the plurality of third interconnects disposed on the two second-direction sides of the conductive member are formed as one body. |
| US12089401B2 |
Semiconductor structure and preparation method thereof
A preparation method of a semiconductor structure includes: providing a base; forming several bit lines arranged in parallel and at intervals on the base, which extend in a first direction; forming capacitor contact material layers between adjacent bit lines, upper surfaces of which are lower than upper surfaces of the bit lines; forming filling medium layers on the capacitor contact material layers; forming several first mask patterns arranged in parallel and at intervals on the filling medium layers and the bit lines, which extend in a second direction that intersects with the first direction; patterning the filling medium layers based on the first mask patterns to form several grooves in the filling medium layers; forming second mask patterns in the grooves; and patterning the capacitor contact material layers based on the second mask patterns to form several cylindrical capacitor contact structures arranged in parallel and at intervals. |
| US12089399B2 |
Method for manufacturing memory and memory
A method for manufacturing a memory device includes: a substrate is provided, the substrate including active regions; Bit Lines (BLs) are formed over the substrate, the BLs covering part of the active regions; a supporting layer is formed over the substrate covering the BLs and the substrate, first middle holes penetrating through the supporting layer and extending to the active regions are formed on the supporting layer, and gaps are formed between the first middle holes and the BLs; first protective layers are formed in the first middle holes, and etching holes which communicate with the substrate are formed in the first protective layers; the substrate and the active regions exposed in the etching holes are etched along the etching holes to form contact grooves; guide wires electrically connecting the active regions are formed in the first middle holes, the etching holes and the contact groove. |
| US12089395B2 |
Semiconductor device and semiconductor memory device
A semiconductor device of an embodiment is provided with: an oxide semiconductor layer including a first region, a second region, and a third region between the first region and the second region; a gate electrode; a gate insulating layer; a first electrode electrically connected to the first region; a second electrode electrically connected to the second region; a first conductive layer provided at least one of positions between the first region and the first electrode or between the second region and the second electrode and containing a first metal element and at least one element of oxygen (O) or nitrogen (N); and a second conductive layer provided between the oxide semiconductor layer and the first conductive layer and containing oxygen (O) and at least one element selected from indium (In), zinc (Zn), tin (Sn), or cadmium (Cd). The second conductive layer is thicker than the first conductive layer. |
| US12089384B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device including a substrate on which an electronic component is mounted according to various embodiments may include: a first electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield configured to shield the electronic component included in a first region of the substrate; and a second EMI shield supported by at least a part of the first EMI shield and configured to shield the electronic component included in a second region of the substrate. |
| US12089378B2 |
Integrated server flow-through fixture with state sensor for datacenter cooling systems
Systems and methods for cooling a datacenter are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a server tray or box includes a surface with a flow-through fixture or manifold that extends on both sides of the surface, that includes an inward coupling, an outward coupling, a flow controller, and a state sensor, the state sensor to monitor a flow-through fixture or manifold, where a flow controller of a flow-through fixture or manifold can change a flow of a coolant through a flow-through fixture or manifold and can selectively trap a portion of a coolant within a flow-through fixture or manifold. |
| US12089374B2 |
MEMS-based active cooling systems
A cooling system including a heat spreader and a cooling element is described. The heat spreader is thermally coupled with a heat-generating structure. The cooling element is in fluid communication heat spreader. The heat-generating structure is offset from the cooling element. The cooling element undergoes vibrational motion when actuated to drive a fluid toward the heat spreader while not directing the fluid directly at the heat-generating structure. |
| US12089372B2 |
Opto-electric module
To provide an opto-electric module that can be cooled efficiently. An opto-electric module comprises: an opto-electric hybrid device provided with an electronic circuit and an optical circuit driven by the electronic circuit, the opto-electric hybrid device having a first surface and a second surface on an opposite side from the first surface, such that an electrical input and output unit with respect to the electronic circuit and an optical input and output unit with respect to the optical circuit are disposed on the first surface; an interface substrate which is disposed near the first surface of the opto-electric hybrid device and which is provided with an electrical interconnect coupled to the electrical input and output unit, an optical interconnect coupled to the optical input and output unit, an electrical interface which is connected to the electrical interconnect and also connectible to an external electrical interconnect, and an optical interface which is connected to the optical interconnect and also connectible to an external optical interconnect; and a heat-dissipating member disposed in contact with the second surface of the opto-electric hybrid device. |
| US12089364B2 |
System level control of mems-based cooling systems
A system including a plurality of cooling cells and a switching and control module is described. The cooling cells including cooling elements configured to be actuated to induce vibrational motion to drive a fluid toward a heat-generating structure. The switching and control module is coupled to the cooling elements and provides drive signals to the cooling elements based on at least one drive signal input. Each of the drive signals has a frequency corresponding to a cooling element. The frequency of the drive signal corresponds to a resonant state of the cooling element. |
| US12089361B2 |
In-place retrofit of PLC control systems
A method for upgrading a portion of a process control system from a legacy programmable logic controller (PLC) to a non-PLC process controller is disclosed. A mounting rack sized to fit into a space occupied by legacy hardware is assembled and populated with replacement hardware that includes an I/O card, an I/O terminal block, and a custom interface module. The custom interface module is coupled to the I/O card via the I/O terminal block and to a plurality of process control field devices via a legacy wiring mechanism coupled to legacy wiring of the process control system, without requiring modification or re-termination of the legacy wiring. The legacy wiring mechanism is disconnected from the legacy hardware, the rack containing the legacy hardware is removed and replaced with the mounting rack, and the legacy wiring mechanism is coupled to the custom interface module. |
| US12089358B2 |
Power conversion device
A capacitor unit includes: a base portion with a mount surface, and a locking member. The locking member includes a shaft portion to be inserted in a hole provided in the mount surface and a head portion. A first guide member and a second guide member guide along an anteroposterior direction, a first end and a second end of the base portion in a lateral direction, respectively. The hole is located between the capacitor and the first end in the lateral direction, and arranged at a position more distant from an opening than the first guide member in the anteroposterior direction. At a first engagement position, the locking member abuts on the first guide member. At a second engagement position, abutment of the locking member on the first guide member is canceled. |
| US12089352B2 |
Pressure equalising device and housing comprising the pressure equalising device
A pressure equalising device for a housing, including an inside, an outside, and a lattice-like cage having a gas passage opening. The gas passage opening connects the inside and the outside in a differential pressure-dependent and flow-conducting manner. The gas passage opening is covered by a gas-permeable membrane which includes at least one nonwoven layer. The nonwoven layer includes fibers which are substantially completely sheathed by a sheath of an elastomer. |
| US12089350B2 |
Display device and electronic device having polarizer with conductive particles
A display device and an electronic device are provided. The display device has an array substrate, a touch function layer, a backlight module, and a first polarizer. By coating and/or embedding conductive particles on the first adhesive layer, a conductive film layer that is electrically connected to a backlight metal frame can be formed between a backlight film and the touch function layer. A capacitance formed by the backlight metal frame and the touch function layer can be reduced or eliminated, so as to reduce or avoid mechanical vibration of the film. |
| US12089348B2 |
Electronic device with curved screen
An electronic device has a curved screen. An arc-shaped transition edge is disposed on both sides of a corner of the curved screen, and a black border is bent to a side surface of the electronic device, so that a full-screen effect without a black border is achieved, and the fringe of the curved screen is continuous and smooth as a whole. |
| US12089347B2 |
Method of improving wire structure of circuit board and improving wire structure of circuit board
A circuit board, comprising a multi-layer circuit board, a first conductive circuit, a first circuit layer, an adhesion promoter layer, a second conductive circuit, and a second circuit layer. The multi-layer circuit board comprises an inner circuit and an opening. The opening exposes the inner circuit. The first conductive circuit is disposed in the opening and on the inner circuit. The first circuit layer is disposed on the first conductive circuit in the opening and lower than the depth of the opening. The adhesion promoter layer is disposed in the opening and on the surface of the multi-layer circuit board and connected to the first conductive circuit. The second conductive circuit is disposed on the adhesion promoter layer and on the first circuit layer in the opening. The second circuit layer is disposed on the second conductive circuit in the opening and on the second conductive circuit. |
| US12089345B2 |
Manufacturing method of electronic device
A manufacturing method of an electronic device is provided. The manufacturing method of the electronic device includes following steps: providing a substrate; bonding at least one electronic component to the substrate, wherein the at least one electronic component is mainly driven by a reverse bias in an operating mode; applying a forward bias to the at least one electronic component, and determining whether the at least one electronic component is normal or failed; and transporting the substrate configured with the at least one electronic component determined to be normal to a next production site or repairing the at least one electronic component determined to be failed. |
| US12089344B2 |
Layered device for pressure treatment and method
A layered device having two base films, a conductive pattern attached to the first base film facing the second base film and a bonding layer binding the first base film and the second base film together. The bonding layer includes an opening, and the conductive pattern having an exposed portion aligned with the opening in the bonding layer. Further disclosed is a spacer attached to the first base film and the exposed portion of the conductive pattern, wherein the spacer fills at least part of the space created by the opening in the bonding layer. Also disclosed is a method of producing a layered device. |
| US12089338B2 |
Flexible circuitry device manufacturing method
A mechanical subtractive method of manufacturing a flexible circuitry layer may include mechanically removing at least a portion of a conductive mesh, wherein, following the mechanical removal, a remaining portion of the conductive mesh forms at least a portion of a circuitry trace comprising an electrode; forming an electrical connection between the electrode and a terminal of an interfacing component, wherein the interfacing component comprises a connector; and encasing at least a portion of the circuit trace with an insulative layer. |
| US12089337B2 |
Circuit board
A circuit board includes a core portion including a first cavity formed in one surface, and a second cavity formed in the other surface opposing the one surface and having a diameter different from a diameter of the first cavity; a first metal layer disposed on the one surface of the core portion; a second metal layer buried in the core portion; and a third metal layer disposed on the other surface of the core portion, wherein each of the first and second cavities of the core portion exposes at least a portion of the second metal layer. |
| US12089334B2 |
Display panel and display device
The present application discloses a display panel and a display device. The display panel includes a display panel main body, a flexible wiring board, and a printed circuit board. The display panel main body includes a plurality of wires, and the display panel main body is connected to an end of the flexible wiring board. The printed circuit board is connected to another end of the flexible wiring board. The printed circuit board includes a driver chip, and the driver chip is electrically connected to the wires. |
| US12089331B2 |
Metal circuit structure based on FPC and method of making the same
A metal circuit structure based on a flexible printed circuit (FPC) contains: a substrate, a first metal layer attached on the substrate, a second metal layer formed on the first metal layer, and an intermediate layer defined between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. A first surface of the intermediate layer is connected with the first metal layer, and a second surface of the intermediate layer is connected with the second metal layer. The intermediate layer is made of a first material, the second metal layer is made of a second material, and the first material of the intermediate layer does not act with the second material of the second metal layer. |
| US12089329B2 |
Printed circuit board comprising via portions
A printed circuit board according to an embodiment includes a first insulating layer; a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer; a first via portion disposed in the first insulating layer; and a second via portion disposed in the second insulating layer; wherein the first via portion includes: a first via part passing through the first insulating layer; a first-first pad disposed on an upper surface of the first insulating layer and connected to an upper surface of the first via part; and a first-second pad disposed on a lower surface of the first insulating layer and connected to a lower surface of the first via part; wherein the second via portion includes: a second via part passing through the second insulating layer and having a lower surface connected to an upper surface of the first-first pad; a second pad disposed on an upper surface of the second insulating layer and connected to an upper surface of the second via part; wherein a width of the first-first pad is smaller than or equal to a width of the upper surface of the first via part; and wherein a width of the second pad is smaller than or equal to a width of the upper surface of the second via part. |
| US12089323B2 |
Connecting plasma arc torches and related systems and methods
In some aspects, a plasma torch head for a plasma arc torch can include ports disposed within a base portion that are configured to receive fluids and electrical signals from a plasma torch lead via a plasma torch receptacle, the ports being shaped to align the torch head and the plasma torch receptacle during connection and including: a central coolant supply port to convey a liquid coolant to the torch head, the central coolant supply port extending a length to primarily align the plasma torch head with the torch receptacle, the central coolant supply port further including a flat surface shaped to secondarily align the torch head with the torch receptacle upon mating engagement, and an ohmic contact connector defining a tertiary alignment feature; and a connector disposed about the base portion shaped to engage with and couple to the torch receptacle. |
| US12089319B2 |
Method of joining a lighting device to a network and pairing the lighting device with a remote control device
A method of joining a lighting device (3′) to a network (2) and pairing the lighting device with a remote control device (7), the method comprising: transmitting a joining code to one or more lighting devices (3′) using an electromagnetic radiation signal (31); selecting a lighting device (3′) to be joined to a network (2) and paired with a remote control device (7) by directing a directional beam of electromagnetic radiation (30) onto a sensor (2) of a lighting device (3′); in response to receipt of the directional beam of electromagnetic radiation and of the joining code from the electromagnetic radiation signal, by the selected device, joining the selected device to the network if the received joining code is an access code for the network and pairing the joined device (3) with a remote control device (7) such that the joined device is controllable, on the network, by the remote control device (7). |
| US12089318B2 |
Method of optically transmitting digital information from a smart phone to a control device
A load control device for controlling the power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load is able to receive radio-frequency (RF) signals from a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smart phone, via a wireless local area network. The load control device comprises a controllably conductive device adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the load, a controller for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive and non-conductive, and a Wi-Fi module operable to receive the RF signals directly from the wireless network. The controller controls the controllably conductive device to adjust the power delivered to the load in response to the wireless signals received from the wireless network. The load control device may further comprise an optical module operable to receive an optical signal, such that the controller may obtain an IP address from the received optical signal and control the power delivered to the load in response to a wireless signal received from the wireless network that includes the IP address. |
| US12089315B2 |
Load control system comprising linear lighting fixtures
A linear lighting fixture may comprise lighting control devices for controlling lighting loads in a load control system. Each linear lighting fixture may include a fixture controller configured to control lighting control devices. The fixture controller may receive messages from one or more devices in the load control system for controlling lighting control devices in the linear lighting fixture. The fixture controller may receive the message and communicate with the lighting control devices on a wired power/communication link. Each linear lighting fixture may comprise one or more sensors. The sensors may be coupled to the fixture controller to send/receive messages on a wired power/communication link and/or a wireless communication link. The lighting control devices in the fixtures may be zoned separately or together. Each of the sensors in a linear lighting fixture may be zoned with one or more of the lighting control devices in the linear lighting fixture. |
| US12089311B2 |
Apparatuses and methodologies for flicker control
Various embodiments described herein provide implementations for controlling flicker, for example caused by a plurality of light sources, in a multi-sensor environment. Various embodiments provided utilize a broadest illuminator source for capturing image data objects for processing. The broadest illuminator source minimizes the number of activation changes required between the various illuminator sources. One example embodiment includes activating a broadest illuminator source of a plurality of illuminator sources; determining, based on a plurality of image sensors and an sensor activation sequence, a chosen image sensor of the plurality of image sensors for an image processing operation; and activating a chosen illuminator source of the plurality of illuminator sources, the chosen illuminator source associated with the chosen image sensor. |
| US12089310B2 |
Controller for controlling a plurality of lighting units in a space and a method thereof
A method (400) of controlling a plurality of lighting units (112, 114) in a space is disclosed. The method (400) comprises: receiving (402) an input indicative of an activation of a plurality of light settings for the plurality of lighting units (112, 114), obtaining (404) location information indicative of locations of the plurality of lighting units (112, 114) relative to a location and/or an orientation of a user in the space (130), obtaining (406) a circadian rhythm value for each light setting, wherein the circadian rhythm value is indicative of an impact of a respective light spectrum of a respective light setting on the circadian rhythm of a person, mapping (408) the plurality of light settings onto the plurality of lighting units (112, 114), wherein each light setting is mapped onto a lighting unit based on the light setting's respective circadian rhythm value and based on the lighting unit's respective location relative to the location and/or orientation of the user, and controlling (410) the plurality of lighting units (112, 114) according to the mapped light settings. |
| US12089304B2 |
Melanopic light system using cyan pumped white LEDs
A light generating system generating system light, comprising a first and second light generating devices, wherein: the first light generating device generates first device light, the first light generating device comprises (i) a first light source generating first light source light having a first dominant wavelength selected from the range of 470-500 nm, and (ii) a first luminescent material converting part of the first light source light into first luminescent material light; wherein the first device light comprises the first light source light and the first luminescent material light; the first device light has a first color point; the second light generating device generates second device light, the second light generating device comprises (i) a second light source generating second light source light having a second dominant wavelength, and (ii) a second luminescent material configured to convert at least part of the second light source light into second luminescent material light; wherein the second device light comprises the second luminescent material light; and wherein the second device light is white light having a second color point and a second correlated color temperature. |
| US12089296B2 |
Ceramic heater
A ceramic heater includes a heating element, and the ceramic heater is characterized in that connecting portions connecting concentric circumferences of the heating element included in the ceramic heater are formed such that symmetrical axes of pairs of the connecting portions do not pass through a center of the heating element. |
| US12089294B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling packet flow
The present disclosure relates to method and apparatus for controlling packet flow. In accordance with embodiments, the method includes aggregating a connection of at least one unlicensed frequency band and a connection of at least one licensed frequency band to form a hotspot backend connection for a hotspot access point providing an aggregated bandwidth spectrum. The method includes allocating the aggregated bandwidth spectrum to at least one tethered device connected with the hotspot access point through a tethered connection. The method includes receiving one or more packets from the at least one tethered device via a hotspot interface at the hotspot access point. The method includes transmitting the one or more packets to a transport layer aggregator. |
| US12089293B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for sending and receiving physical layer protocol data unit
This application provides methods and apparatuses for sending and receiving a physical layer protocol data unit. The method includes generating a physical layer protocol data unit PPDU, where the PPDU includes a short training field, a length of a frequency domain sequence of the short training field is greater than a first length, and the first length is a length, for example, 2048, of a frequency domain sequence of a short training field that is transmitted over a 160 MHz-bandwidth channel; and sending the PPDU over a target channel, where a bandwidth of the target channel is greater than 160 MHz. According to embodiments of this application, a larger actual channel bandwidth can be achieved, and backward compatibility is implemented. |
| US12089292B2 |
Tracking network traffic of local area network (LAN) subnets in a wireless wide area network (WWAN)
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for tracking network traffic for local area network (LAN) subnets in a wireless wide area network (WWAN). In some implementations, a UE of the WWAN may assign a unique public IP address to each router of the LAN. The UE may transmit network traffic received from the LAN to the WWAN. The network traffic originating from any router of the LAN may be associated with the unique public IP address that was assigned to that router. The WWAN may use the unique public IP addresses to generate network traffic information that may indicate amounts of network traffic flowing from each router of the LAN. The WWAN, for example, may use the network traffic information to determine billing information for any router in the LAN. |
| US12089291B2 |
Machine learning model configuration in wireless networks
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for determining neural network functions (NNFs) and configuring and using corresponding machine learning (ML) models for performing one or more ML-based wireless communications management procedures. An example method performed by a user equipment includes transmitting, to a base station (BS), UE capability information indicating at least one radio capability of the UE and at least one machine learning (ML) capability of the UE and receiving, from the BS based on the UE capability information, ML configuration information indicating at least one neural network function (NNF) and at least one ML model corresponding to the at least one NNF. |
| US12089288B2 |
Methods and apparatus for presence monitoring
A method for a system includes receiving with a first transceiver of a first smart device, an advertisement signal from a stationary beacon, outputting with the first transceiver of the first smart device, a first ephemeral ID that is not permanently associated with the first smart device, to the stationary beacon, receiving with the first transceiver of the first smart device, a beacon identifier from a stationary beacon, outputting with a second transceiver of the first smart device, the first ephemeral ID, a first user identifier and the beacon identifier to an authentication service, storing in an association log in the authentication service, the first ephemeral ID, the first user identifier and the beacon identifier, and storing in a beacon log in the authentication service, a log of the stationary beacon including the first ephemeral ID. |
| US12089282B2 |
Method, apparatus and computer program product for management of sidelink discontinuous reception
There is disclosed methods, apparatuses and computer program products for configuring a discontinuous reception pattern for a receiver of a wireless communication device. In accordance with an embodiment, the method comprises obtaining two or more discontinuous reception patterns for a wireless communication device to be used in sidelink communication with one or more user devices; selecting at least one discontinuous reception pattern from the two or more discontinuous reception patterns for the wireless communication device; and receiving signals from the one or more other devices and/or transmitting signals to the one or more other devices for the sidelink communication according to the selected at least one discontinuous reception pattern. |
| US12089277B2 |
Method for sending information, method for receiving information and device
Disclosed are a method for sending information, a terminal device and a network device. The method for sending information is applied to the terminal device that operates at least in a device-to-device (D2D) communication mode based on a first radio access technology (RAT). The method includes the terminal device sending Radio Resource Control (RRC) information to the network device operating in a second RAT. The RRC information includes service information of D2D communication based on the first RAT. |
| US12089273B2 |
Mobile terminal communication system for vehicle and vehicle seat
A mobile terminal communication system for a vehicle that enables pairing between a mobile terminal and a seat while inhibiting an increase in equipment installed in the seat is provided. In one aspect of the disclosure, the system includes seats that each configured to output first information in relation to a motion of an occupant; and a processor that communicates with the seats and a mobile terminal possessed by a person in the vehicle. The processor includes a comparison processing device that estimates a control-target seat, on which the person is seated, among the seats by comparing the first information outputted by each seat with second information in relation to the motion of the person outputted by the mobile terminal; and a pairing processing device that pairs the estimated control-target seat with the mobile terminal and to transmit an output of the paired mobile terminal to the control-target seat. |
| US12089271B2 |
Utilizing a transport protocol for fifth generation (5G) client devices to carry messages on wireline access
A device may utilize a point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) and a point-to-point protocol (PPP) to register the device with a core network, and may establish a first packet data unit (PDU) session with the core network based on the PPPoE and the PPP. The device may configure the first PDU session, based on the PPPoE and the PPP, to provide a first service, and may generate first keep alive messages to maintain the first PDU session. The device may establish a second PDU session with the core network based on the PPPoE and the PPP, and may configure the second PDU session based on the PPPoE and the PPP, where the second PDU session is configured to provide a second service that is different than the first service. The device may generate second keep alive messages to maintain the second PDU session. |
| US12089270B2 |
Method and apparatus for establishing data transmission link and computer-readable storage medium
Provided are a method and apparatus for establishing a data transmission link, and a computer-readable storage medium. By means of establishing a protocol data unit (PDU) session, a PDU session ID and a quality of service flow ID in the PDU session are encapsulated in an ID of a generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnel by means of GRE, and a connection between a 5G residential gateway (5G-RG) and a wireline access gateway function (W-AGF) is established through a GRE tunnel such that the GRE tunnel connection established between the 5G-RG and the W-AGF is in one-to-one correspondence with the quality of service flow of the PDU session, and user plane point-to-point connection between the 5G-RG and the W-AGF is realized in certain implementation processes. |
| US12089267B2 |
Random access procedure based on beam quality
A method and apparatus for random access procedure based on a beam quality in a wireless communication system is provided. A wireless device monitors a paging including information on one or more beams associated with a contention free random access procedure and selects at least one beam of which a quality is above a threshold among the one or more beams. The wireless device performs the contention free random access procedure via the at least one beam. When there is no beam of which the quality is above the threshold, the wireless device performs a contention based random access procedure. |
| US12089265B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for requesting system information
A method for requesting system information, includes: sending a first random access request, wherein the first random access request carries at least one pilot code for identifying system information to be requested; monitoring a response message corresponding to the first random access request within a preset time period, wherein the response message carries information for responding to the at least one pilot code; and when the response message is detected, based on a pilot code identifier included in the response message, monitoring and receiving system information corresponding to the pilot code identifier within a transmission window of the system information corresponding to the pilot code identifier. |
| US12089263B2 |
Apparatus and method for transmitting radio access network slicing-related information
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting RAN (Radio Access Network) slice-related information, and discloses a user equipment including: a transceiver configured to receive individual control information provided individually for each RAN slice from a network node, and to perform a random access procedure using resources individually configured for each RAN slice based on the individual control information; and a processor for controlling reception of the individual control information, and the random access procedure. Such a user equipment provides an effect of being able to separately transmit control information including, for example, system information for each slice for RAN slicing. |
| US12089261B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving signal in wireless communication system
A method and device for transmitting and receiving a signal in a wireless communication system, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises transmitting a physical random access channel (PRACH) and receiving a random access response (RAR) on the basis of the PRACH, wherein the PRACH is transmitted via one random access channel (RACH) occasion (RO) of ROs in a RACH slot, timing gap durations exist between the ROs, and the same timing gap durations can be set even if a PRACH format and/or a subcarrier spacing (SCS) used for the PRACH are changed. |
| US12089260B2 |
Random access method, terminal device and network device
Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a random access method, a terminal device and a network device. The method includes sending, by the terminal device, a first message in a random access procedure to the network device. The first message includes a first random access preamble and a first physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). The method further includes monitoring, by the terminal device, whether a first random access response (RAR) is sent by the network device within a first RAR window. The first RAR is an RAR of a first type, the first RAR includes a response to the first message, the first RAR is transmitted on a first physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), the first PDSCH includes at least one RAR of the first type, and the first PDSCH is scheduled by a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH). |
| US12089251B2 |
Transmission method and communications apparatus
This application provides a transmission method and a communications apparatus, to simplify LBT behavior before a terminal device can transmit a HARQ feedback, and reduce implementation complexity. The method includes: receiving first DCI, where the first DCI is used to indicate or activate a downlink transmission resource; receiving downlink data on the downlink transmission resource; receiving second DCI, where the second DCI is used to indicate an uplink transmission resource, and the uplink transmission resource is used to transmit feedback information for the downlink data; and sending the feedback information on the uplink transmission resource. |
| US12089248B2 |
Communication device
It is possible to further suppress emergence of a half duplex (HD) problem in inter-device communication such as V2X communication. A communication device includes: a communication unit (220) that performs wireless communication; an acquisition unit (243) that acquires first information from a first communication device via the wireless communication, the first information being information regarding a transmission condition of data using a communication mode of switching transmission and reception in a time division manner to perform the inter-device communication; and a control unit (241) that controls an operation related to reception of data transmitted from the first communication device according to the first information. |
| US12089247B2 |
Method and apparatus for NR V2X resource selection
A method of a first user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method comprises: receiving, from a second UE via a sidelink, signals including information to select resources for at least one of aperiodic traffic or periodic traffic; decoding sidelink control information (SCI) from the information included in the signals; performing, over a sensing window, a signal measurement of the received signals; identifying a resource selection window based on a latency requirement; reserving the resources for the at least one of aperiodic traffic or periodic traffic in a frequency domain and a time domain based on the decoded SCI and a result of the signal measurement, the resources being identified within a resource selection window; and transmitting, to the second UE via the sidelink, the at least one of aperiodic traffic or periodic traffic using the reserved resources. |
| US12089245B2 |
Techniques for enhanced handling of network measurements
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may establish a radio resource control (RRC) connection with a base station. The UE may receive, from the base station, parameters associated with a set of frequency bands, the parameters indicating a priority of each frequency band of the set of frequency bands. The UE may then measure, based on the priority, one or more frequencies of at least one frequency band of the set of frequency bands. The UE may then transmit, after a time delay and to the base station, a measurement report including measurements of one or more frequency bands of the set of frequency bands. |
| US12089237B2 |
Beam indication channel in a multi-beam system
Methods and apparatuses for beam indication channel in a multi-beam system. A method of operating a user equipment includes receiving configuration information for one or more transmission configuration indication (TCI) states, associated TCI state identifiers (IDs), and a channel conveying one or more TCI state IDs and receiving the channel conveying the one or more TCI state IDs. The method also includes determining, based on the one or more TCI state IDs, one or more spatial domain filters for at least one of reception of downlink channels and transmission of uplink channels and determining a time for applying the one or more spatial domain filters. Additionally, the method includes at least one of: receiving, starting at the determined time, the downlink channels using the one or more spatial domain filters; and transmitting, starting at the determined time, the uplink channels using the one or more spatial domain filters. |
| US12089230B2 |
Control information transmission method, related apparatus, and computer storage medium
A control information transmission method, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. An example method includes: determining configuration information of a control channel, wherein the configuration information comprises at least one of frequency domain information or time domain information, the at least one of frequency domain information or time domain information indicates a time-frequency resource occupied by the control channel, and the configuration information further comprises indication information indicating a quantity of at least one resource element set, wherein the time-frequency resource occupied by the control channel comprises the at least one resource element set; mapping control information to one or more of the at least one resource element set based on the configuration information; sending the configuration information to a terminal device; and sending the control information to the terminal device. |
| US12089228B2 |
Multiple radio access technology communications
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for multiple radio access technology communications. One method includes receiving control information at a device on a first radio access technology, wherein: the control information comprises radio access technology information, sidelink resource allocation information, and timing offset information; the radio access technology information indicates that the sidelink resource allocation information is for a second radio access technology; and the first radio access technology is different from the second radio access technology; and wherein the timing offset information is used in the device to determine a time to apply the sidelink resource allocation for the second radio access technology. |
| US12089227B2 |
User equipment, base stations and signaling for multiple active configured grants
A user equipment (UE) is described. The UE includes receiving circuitry configured to receive a common configuration comprising parameters shared by multiple configured grants. The UE also includes transmitting circuitry configured to perform, based on the parameters shared by the multiple configured grants of the common configuration, transmissions on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). |
| US12089225B2 |
Reduced spectrum allocation in CBRS networks
Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus for enabling dynamic configuration of CBSD devices with CBRS spectrum grants defined/sized using enhanced SAS channel assignment capabilities supporting low bandwidth channels/applications (e.g., IoT services) in the shared spectrum while minimizing spectrum wastage. Existing CBSD-SAS call flow message exchange and registration data specifications are modified in accordance with various embodiments to provide support for radio types having spectrum requirements less than the nominal minimum channel size. |
| US12089222B2 |
Data transmission method and device, and readable storage medium
Disclosed is a data transmission method, belonging to the technical field of wireless communications. The method comprises: receiving scheduling information sent by a base station in one PDCCH, wherein the scheduling information is used to schedule the transmission of at least two data blocks; acquiring a narrowband transmission set; acquiring a size parameter of an alternative transmission unit; and according to the narrowband transmission set and the size parameter of the alternative transmission unit, performing frequency hopping alternative transmission of at least two data blocks with the base station. The present disclosure simultaneously realizes the scheduling of repeated transmission and frequency hopping to transmission of multiple data blocks between a terminal and a base station by means of scheduling information in one PDCCH. |
| US12089218B2 |
Uplink scrambling during random access
The technology described in this case facilitates random access by a user terminal with a radio base station. A user terminal determines one of a first type of uplink scrambling sequences and generates a random access message using the determined one of the first type of uplink scrambling sequences. The random access message is transmitted to the base station. The user terminal receives from the base station a second, different type of uplink scrambling sequence and uses it for subsequent communication with the radio base station. For example, the first uplink scrambling sequences may be specifically associated with the radio base station's cell area or a random access radio channel associated with the radio base station, but they are not specifically assigned to any user terminal, and the second uplink scrambling sequence may be selected from a second set of uplink scrambling sequences specifically assignable to individual user terminals. |
| US12089217B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for time domain resource scheduling for group transmissions
The present disclosure relates to telecommunications. In one of its aspects, the disclosure concerns a method in a BS for time domain resource scheduling for group transmissions in a wireless communication system, which comprises the BS and a plurality of UEs, including a first UE. The plurality of UEs are assigned to a group. At least two of these UEs have data for group transmission to the BS. An aggregated BSR comprising BSRs from the at least two UEs is received from the first UE. The BS schedules time domain resources for at least one of SL transmissions of the data within the group and cooperative UL group transmissions of the data from the UEs to the BS. At least one bitmap indicating the scheduled time domain resources is generated and transmitted to the first UE. Each bit in each bitmap corresponds to a potential transmission in the corresponding UL and SL. |
| US12089216B2 |
Uplink control information handling for sub-slots
A method, network node and wireless device for scheduling PUCCH transmissions that are longer than a subslot such that no different PUCCH transmissions overlap in time are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method in a network node includes scheduling physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) transmissions on a per sub-slot basis. The method further includes transmitting to a wireless device (WD) on a per sub-slot basis a physical downlink channel having an indication of a sub-slot to transmit a PUCCH transmission according to the schedule. |
| US12089215B2 |
PUCCH transmission method and apparatus, and network device
Embodiments of the present application provide a channel transmission method and apparatus, a terminal and a network device, where the method includes: determining, by a terminal, a transmission mode of uplink information of at least two PUCCHs according to time domain position and/or processing time of the at least two PUCCHs under a condition of determining that resources of the at least two PUCCHs have an overlapping part in time domain. |
| US12089214B2 |
Terminal, radio communication method, base station, and system
In order to appropriately control collision processing between PUCCH/PUSCH in eMBB and PUCCH/PUSCH in URLLC in the future radio communication systems, a user terminal according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a transmitting section configured to perform uplink transmission by using at least one of a first modulation and coding scheme (MCS) table and a second MCS table having a code rate lower than a minimum code rate defined in the first MCS table; and a control section configured to control collision processing in a case where the uplink transmission with the first MCS table and the uplink transmission with the second MCS table collide with each other. |
| US12089209B2 |
System information scheduling for reduced capability devices in wireless communication
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for system information scheduling for reduced capability devices in wireless communication systems. |
| US12089205B2 |
Method for transmitting or receiving data channel in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
The present disclosure provides a method for transmitting or receiving a data channel in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, a method for receiving a data channel by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system may include: receiving downlink control information (DCI), wherein the DCI includes i) a transmission configuration indication (TCI) field and ii) an antenna port field; and receiving the data channel based on the DCI, wherein multiple TCI states are indicated on the basis of the TCI field, a demodulation reference signal (DM-RS) port is indicated on the basis of the antenna port field, and a repetition scheme of the data channel is determined on the basis of the number of code division multiplexing (CDM) groups including a DM-RS port in which the data channel is received. |
| US12089201B2 |
Method and device for transmitting control information for distinguishing user in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a method of transmitting control information for identifying a user in a wireless communication system, and a method, performed by a transmitting device, of transmitting control information includes: adding cyclic redundancy check (CRC) bits to the control information; masking some of the CRC bits with at least one of an identifier of a receiving user equipment (UE) or an identifier of the transmitting device; and transmitting the control information to the receiving UE, wherein the control information includes downlink control information (DCI) or sidelink control information (SCI). |
| US12089193B2 |
Wireless communication device and wireless communication method
According to one embodiment, a wireless communication device includes a receiver configured to receive from each of a plurality of other wireless communication devices first information specifying at least one communication resource requested to be allocated; and a transmitter configured to transmit second information specifying at least one communication resource allocated to each of the other wireless communication devices based on the first information. The transmitter is configured to transmit signals via the communication resources specified in the second information and the receiver is configured to receive signals via the communication resources specified in the second information. |
| US12089186B2 |
Resource determination method and device
A resource determination method includes: according to first sending resource pool configuration information that is obtained in advance, sending a first sending resource, wherein the first sending resource pool configuration information is used to characterize a sending resource pool sending a direct link control signaling, and the first sending resource is used for a first user equipment to send a first direct link control signaling to a second user equipment on a direct link; and sending the first direct link control signaling to the second user equipment by using the first sending resource. With the present technical solution, transmission resources are allocated to the direct link control signaling, so that the UE may send the direct link control signaling on the direct link, thereby effectively managing unicast connection, improving the performance of direct connection communication, and improving system reliability. |
| US12089184B2 |
Method and device used for wireless communication with discontinuous reception
The present disclosure provides a method and device used for wireless communications with discontinuous reception. A first node receives first information, and the first information is used for determining an active time in a first time-resource pool; monitors a target signaling in a first time-resource sub-pool; and transmits a first radio signal in a first time-frequency resource block; wherein a first parameter set is used for determining the first time-frequency resource block, the first time-resource sub-pool belongs to the active time in the first time-resource pool, and the first parameter set is one of a first candidate parameter set or a second candidate parameter set; the first candidate parameter set is determined based on a measurement performed in the first time-resource sub-pool. The present disclosure considers the influence of discontinuous reception on resource election, which can improve chances of successful transmission. |
| US12089183B2 |
Initializing sequence generators to facilitate sidelink communications
Aspects directed towards initializing sequence generators to facilitate sidelink communications are disclosed. In one example, a type associated with a sidelink communication is determined. A sequence generator is then initialized with a seed in which the seed is based on the type associated with the sidelink communication. The sequence generator is then utilized to facilitate transmitting at least a portion of the sidelink communication. |
| US12089180B2 |
Avoiding paging collisions in a device with multiple subscriptions
In an example method, a user equipment (UE) determines a first identifier assigned to the UE for use on a first wireless communications network and one or more first time slots for monitoring the first wireless communication networks. The UE determines a second identifier assigned to the UE for use on a second wireless communications network and one or more second time slots for monitoring the second wireless communication networks. The UE determines that the one or more first time slots at least partially overlap the one or more second time slots, and in response, transmits to the second wireless communications network, a request for a third identifier to be assigned to the UE for use on the second wireless communications network and/or a request that the one or more second time slots be offset by an interval of time. |
| US12089179B2 |
Network connection method and related product
A method for connecting to a network and a related product are provided. The method includes: determining a motion section and a motion rate of an electronic device in response to the electronic device accessing to a mobile data network; estimating a target network rate of the mobile data network based on the motion rate and the motion section; and connecting to a target wireless network when the target network rate is less than a preset threshold. |
| US12089167B2 |
Signal sending method, priority configuration method, and device
Disclosed are a signal sending method, a priority configuration method, and a device. The signal sending method includes: determining that S signals overlap in time domain; determining M signals in the S signals based on a maximum transmit power of a terminal device and priorities of the S signals, where the S signals include n sidelink signals and k uplink signals, n is a positive integer, k is an integer greater than or equal to 0, a total transmit power of the M signals is less than or equal to the maximum transmit power, and M is a positive integer; and sending the M signals. In embodiments of this application, a plurality of sidelink signals may be simultaneously sent, or a sidelink signal and an uplink signal may be simultaneously sent, thereby resolving a problem that currently a sidelink signal and an uplink signal cannot be simultaneously sent. |
| US12089161B2 |
Wakeup signal monitoring window
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine a monitoring window for monitoring a search space set for a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) wakeup signal (WUS), where the monitoring window is a portion of a configured monitoring window for the search space set. The UE may monitor the WUS search space set within the monitoring window for the PDCCH WUS. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US12089160B2 |
NB-IoT wake-up receiver
A low-power standard-compliant NB-IoT wake-up receiver (WRX) is presented. The WRX is designed as a companion radio to a full NB-IoT receiver, only operating during discontinuous RX modes (DRX and eDRX), which allows the full high-power radio to turn off while the wake-up receiver efficiently receives NB-IoTWake-Up Signals (WUS). The fabricated receiver achieves 2.1 mW power at −109 dBm sensitivity with 180 kHz bandwidth over the 750-960 MHz bands. The WRX is fabricated in 28 nm CMOS and consumes 5× less power than the best previously published traditional NB-IoT receivers. This disclosure is the first designed dedicated wake-up receiver for the NB-IoT protocol and demonstrates the benefits of utilizing a WRX to reduce power consumption of NB-IoT radios. |
| US12089158B2 |
Method and apparatus for sending indication information
This application discloses a method and an apparatus for sending indication information. The method includes: A network device determines a location of first indication information in at least one piece of second indication information based on first information. The first information includes at least one of identification information of a first terminal device and time information of a first preset time period, the first terminal device is one of to-be-woken-up terminal devices that are within a discontinuous reception outside active time period, and the first indication information indicates the first terminal device to enter an inside active time period within a preset time period. The network device sends the second indication information on a time-frequency resource corresponding to the first preset time period. The second indication information indicates at least one to-be-woken-up terminal device to enter an inside active time period within a corresponding time period. |
| US12089156B2 |
Rotation of group wake-up signal
Embodiments include methods, for a user equipment (UE), to monitor for wake-up signals (WUS)transmitted by a network node in a radio access network (RAN). The methods include determining a second WUS resource for use during a first monitoring occasion associated with a WUS group assigned to the UE, based on the following: an identifier of a first WUS resource, wherein the first and second WUS resources are part of a first number of configured WUS resources for transmission of WUS; the first number of configured WUS resources; and a system frame number (SFN) or hyper-SFN (HSFN) associated with the RAN. The methods also include monitoring for a WUS, from the network node, in the second WUS resource during the first monitoring occasion. Embodiments also include complementary methods for a network node, and UEs and network nodes configured to perform such methods. |
| US12089155B2 |
Methods and apparatus for efficient wakeup of wireless device
A controller is arranged to: receive a first decoded beacon frame which includes a first indication of a first data transmission; receive a second decoded beacon frame which includes a second indication of a second data transmission; compare the first and second decoded beacon frames to determine common bytes in the first and second decoded beacon frames; determine an expected time of receiving the common bytes in a third beacon frame; control a device to enter into a low power mode; and control the device to wake up from the low power mode at a time to receive and decode at least a portion of the third beacon frame, in which the time to wake up is based on the expected time to receive the common bytes instead of based on an expected time to receive a preamble at a start of the third beacon frame. |
| US12089153B2 |
Target wake time (TWT) renegotiation
This disclosure describes techniques for renegotiating target wake time (TWT) parameters used for transmitting Bluetooth-encoded audio frames over one or more Wi-Fi channels. In some implementations, a software-enabled access point (softAP) paired with a peripheral device based on a Bluetooth protocol and associated with the peripheral device via a WLAN link transmits one or more first Bluetooth-encoded audio frames indicating a current time-to-play (TTP) value for audio data to the peripheral device over the WLAN link during a first TWT session. The softAP detects a change in the WLAN link, and obtains new TWT parameters and a new TTP value responsive to the detected change. The softAP indicates the new TWT parameters and the new TTP value to the peripheral device in conjunction with tearing down the first TWT session, and establishes a second TWT session with the peripheral device based at least in part on the new TWT parameters. |
| US12089149B2 |
Network slice quota management
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for performing network slice quota management. A network slice quota management function may store capacity information for one or more network slices. The network slice quota management function may receive a request for an indication of whether a network slice has additional capacity. The network slice quota management function may provide an indication of whether the network slice has additional capacity in response to the request. The capacity information may relate to the capacity of the network slice with respect to the number of wireless devices registered for the network slice, or to the capacity of the network slice with respect to the number of packet sessions established with the network slice, or both, among various possibilities. |
| US12089148B2 |
Electronic device for searching a node based on identification information of cellular communication network and method for the same
An electronic device and operation method are provided that include a communication circuit, a memory to store mapping data in which identification information of a cellular communication network and information indicating whether the cellular communication network supports a standalone (SA) mode of a first cellular communication supported thereby are mapped, and a communication processor to, while searching for a node through the first cellular communication and/or second cellular communication, receive system information broadcast by the node, determine, based on identification information of a cellular communication network included in the system information and the mapping data, whether a cellular communication network corresponding to the node supports the SA mode of the first cellular communication, and, when it is determined that the cellular communication network does not support the SA mode, stop searching for the node through the first cellular communication and search for the node through the second cellular communication. |
| US12089147B2 |
Telecommunications network
This disclosure provides a method, and a network node for implementing the method, for establishing a multi-domain network slice in a telecommunications network, the telecommunications network being an internetwork of a first network domain and second network domain, in which the first network domain and second network domain are of different network types being one of an access network, backhaul network and a core network, wherein a network node includes a network slice database storing data on a plurality of network slices established in the first and second network domains. |
| US12089146B2 |
Determining a type of network connection from an OS-specific connection capability
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for determining what type of network connection to establish from an operating system (“OS”) specific connection capability. One apparatus includes a processor and a transceiver that communicates with a mobile communication network over one or more access networks. The processor receives a first request to establish a network connection. Here, the first request includes a first connection capability, the first connection capability being an OS-specific parameter indicating a preferred connection characteristic. The processor selects a routing policy rule based on the first connection capability and sends (via the transceiver) a second request to the mobile communication network to establish a first type of network connection. Here, the first type of network connection is indicated by the selected routing policy rule. |
| US12089145B2 |
Network connection control method and related products
Methods for network connection control are provided. A first Access Point (AP) is accessed through a first Wi-Fi network interface of the electronic device, and accessing a second AP through a second Wi-Fi network interface of the electronic device. Connection with the second AP is disconnected in response to detecting a first IP address of the first AP and a second IP address of the second AP are same. A third AP is determined based on a first MAC address of the first AP and a second MAC address of the second AP. A third AP is accessed through the second Wi-Fi network interface. The third AP through the second Wi-Fi network interface. It is beneficial to release the corresponding connection and re-selecting a new hotspot in time when there is a gateway IP conflict. It guarantees the network quality and improves the efficiency network connection control. |
| US12089144B2 |
Radio communication apparatus and method
A radio communication apparatus includes a communicator, and a controller configured to perform, in a case where search auxiliary information used to search for a base station used as a connection destination is stored, a first base station search based on the search auxiliary information. The controller is configured to perform a second base station search on all frequencies supported by the communicator in a case of failure in the first base station search or in a case where the search auxiliary information is not stored. The controller is configured to determine whether to store base station information related to the base station used as a connection destination, as the search auxiliary information, based on a movement state of the radio communication apparatus when location registration is performed via the base station used as the connection destination. |
| US12089140B2 |
Method for performing multi-link communication in wireless communication system
According to various embodiments, a multi-link device (MLD) operating in multiple links including a first link may transmit, through a first station (STA) and to a first AP of an AP multi-link device, a request frame including an information field for requesting at least one element related to a second link. The multi-link device may receive at least one element related to the second link on the basis of the request frame. |
| US12089139B2 |
Techniques for adaptatively requesting on-demand system information
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may be configured to receive first system information from a base station, the first system information being for reduced-capability UEs including UEs with a bandwidth capability below a threshold, the UE being a reduced-capability UE. The UE may evaluate the first system information for a dedicated field that includes an indicator that additional system information for reduced-capability UEs is to be received in response to on-demand requests. Subsequently, the UE may obtain the additional system information for reduced-capability UEs in accordance with information included in either the dedicated field when the dedicated field is included in the first system information or in a configuration information element of the first system information when the dedicated field is absent from the first system information. |
| US12089137B2 |
Quality of service information notification to user equipment, users, and application server
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for notifying Quality of Service (QoS) information to User Equipment (UE), Users, and Application server. Embodiments of the present invention may analyze the network QoS and/or statistics of QoS parameters using one or more functions such as Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF). Embodiments may also provide control plane (CP) functions which may send the QoS information to the UE depending on the UE subscription, application and/or network slice. |
| US12089134B2 |
Method and apparatus for setting up coordinated service period in multiple access point environment
An access point (AP) includes a transmitter (TX) circuit, a receiver (RX) circuit, and a control circuit. The control circuit negotiates with at least one another AP via the TX circuit and the RX circuit, for setting up a coordinated service period (SP). In addition, a method for setting up the coordinated SP in a multiple AP environment includes: sending a request frame from a first AP to at least one second AP, wherein the request frame includes a plurality of SP parameters; receiving a response frame generated from the at least one second AP in response to the request frame; and in response to the response frame, setting up the coordinated SP by sending a setup frame to the at least one another AP, wherein the setup frame is set by updating at least a portion of the plurality of SP parameters. |
| US12089133B2 |
Path optimization in a mesh network
Described herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for determining an optimal path in a mesh network. A pre-emptive message, such as a request to send (RTS) message, carrying, for example, an address of a target mobile device, may be sent from an access point to a computing device in a mesh network. The computing device may relay the RTS to the target mobile device. A clear to send (CTS) message and transmission parameters indicating channel conditions may be transmitted from the target mobile device to the access point via the computing device. The access point may determine an optimal path based on the transmission parameters and send data via the optimal path. |
| US12089131B2 |
Auto-notification and escalation engine for journey management
A method for journey management is disclosed. The method includes retrieving, from a geographical information system (GIS), journeyer contact information and scheduled check-in time of a journeyer who is dispatched on a journey, determining, based on a current time, a tiered late check-in status of the journeyer with respect to the scheduled check-in time, identifying, based on the tiered late check-in status, a notification entity, retrieving, from the GIS, notification contact information of the notification entity, and sending, based on the journeyer contact information and the notification contact information, an alert to the journeyer and the notification entity. |
| US12089129B2 |
Support of emergency services over WLAN access to 3GPP packet core for unauthenticated users
In an embodiment, a method for support of emergency services over WLAN access to 3GPP Evolved Packet Core EPC for unauthenticated Users includes, in response to a request to provide a user identity for access authentication, a User Equipment UE providing a specific NAI-based user identity having a realm part indicating unauthenticated access for emergency services. Also includes an authenticator, such as TWAN entity for Trusted WLAN access or ePDG for Untrusted WLAN access, routing a message from said UE, based on said realm part, towards a specific 3GPP AAA Server serving a domain dedicated to unauthenticated access for emergency services, the specific 3GPP AAA Server granting access to the UE, and providing specific authorization data that allow network access for emergency services to the UE. |
| US12089124B2 |
Communication method, apparatus, and system
A communication method, apparatus, and system, to implement service data transmission in a server localization scenario, where the method includes: A first network element determining a first address used by a user equipment to send a data packet of a first service to a user plane function network element; and the first network element sending, to the user plane function network element, a correspondence between the first address and address information of a first server that provides the first service, where an address indicated by the address information is used by the user plane function network element to send the data packet to the first server. |
| US12089123B2 |
Using mote-associated indexes
Systems and related methods utilizing one or more mote-related content indexes. |
| US12089111B2 |
Relative location anchor group and local coordinate system
Disclosed are techniques for wireless communication. In an aspect, a relative location anchor group (RLAG) may facilitate a position estimation procedure in an environment where absolute position estimation accuracy is below a threshold. An absolute position estimate derived via the RLAG may optionally be transformed to a true (or more accurate) position estimate via transformation information. In some cases, new anchors may be added to the RLAG after performing a position estimation procedure with the RLAG. In other designs, a local coordinate system (LCS) may be used for position estimation in lieu of a global coordinate system (GCS), such as WGS 84. |
| US12089109B2 |
Distributed unit, central unit, radio access network node, and method therefor
A Distributed Unit (DU) (2) of a base station sends a first message to a Central Unit (1) of the base station in response to detecting initiation of a conditional mobility of a radio terminal (3) from a first cell served by the DU (2) to a second cell. It is thus for example possible to allow a Central Unit (CU) to be aware of satisfaction of an execution condition of a conditional mobility (or initiation of the conditional mobility). |
| US12089108B2 |
Resources corresponding to bandwidth parts
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for assessing a radio link quality using resources corresponding to bandwidth parts. One method includes receiving first information including a plurality of reference signal resource sets for a plurality of bandwidth parts. Each reference signal resource set of the plurality of reference signal resource sets corresponds to a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts. The method includes receiving a plurality of spatial quasi-co-location information corresponding to a plurality of reference signal resources of the plurality of reference signal resource sets. The method includes assessing a radio link quality based on the plurality of spatial quasi-co-location information. |
| US12089107B2 |
Release of configurations for conditional handovers based on security configurations
A wireless terminal comprises processor circuitry and receiver circuitry. The receiver circuitry is configured to receive a configuration message comprising one or more conditional handover configurations. Each of the one or more conditional handover configurations may comprise at least one identity of a candidate target cell, and at least one triggering condition. The processor circuitry is configured to establish, using a first key set, a first security context with a first wireless access node; to perform a handover to a target cell; to determine validity of the conditional handover configurations, based on whether or not the handover to the target cell is configured with a security configuration, and to use the security configuration to derive a second key set for establishing a second security context with a second wireless access node that serves the target cell. |
| US12089106B2 |
Roaming method for wireless terminal and electronic device
Embodiments of the present application disclose a roaming method for a wireless terminal. The method includes: detecting that first comprehensive signal quality of a first wireless terminal is lower than a first specified threshold, reducing a transmit power by a first specified value, wherein the specified packets are null packets, and sending specified packets to the first wireless terminal, so that the first wireless terminal broadcasts a probe request; sending, to neighboring APs, a scan request carrying a first identifier and a first channel accessed by the first wireless terminal, so that the neighboring APs return a scan response carrying the first identifier and third comprehensive signal quality; selecting a switch-to AP from the neighboring APs based on the first comprehensive signal quality and third comprehensive signal quality; and sending a transmit-power increasing notification carrying the first identifier and a second specified value to the switch-to AP. |
| US12089102B2 |
Data transmission method and related device
The method includes: handing over a first terminal device from a second terminal device to a network device; receiving, by the first terminal device, a first packet data convergence protocol PDCP data packet sent by the network device; and if the first PDCP data packet is a target PDCP data packet, submitting, by the first terminal device, a second PDCP data packet, where the target PDCP data packet is a PDCP data packet sent by the network device based on a transmission status report, and the transmission status report is a status report sent by the first terminal device or the second terminal device to the network device. |
| US12089101B2 |
Cell handover method and apparatus, handover configuration method and apparatus, and user equipment
A cell handover method comprises receiving handover configuration information sent by a base station, the handover configuration information comprising handover target cells configured for a UE and a first handover condition and a second handover condition configured for each handover target cell, in which the handover difficulty of the first handover condition is lower than the handover difficulty of the second handover condition; obtaining service types supported by each handover target cell; and selecting a handover condition used for each handover target cell according to the service types supported by each handover target cell and services required by the UE. |
| US12089099B2 |
Method and device for handling LBT failure indicator when DAPS handover is configured in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method performed by a terminal in a communication system is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first base station, a first message including first information used for detection of consistent uplink listen before talk (LBT) failures for the first base station, receiving, from the first base station, a second message for a handover to a second base station, the second message including second information for a reconfiguration with sync, in case that third information configuring at least one dual active protocol stack (DAPS) bearer is included in the second message and an indication of the consistent uplink LBT failures for the first base station is identified based on the first information while performing a procedure associated with the handover, suspending data communication of all data radio bearers (DRBs) associated with the first base station. |
| US12089098B2 |
Feedback on network-assisted fallback to contention-based random access
There are provided measures for feedback on network-assisted fallback to contention-based random access. Such measures exemplarily comprise, at a terminal connected to at least one network slice and being subject to a handover from a source access point to a target access point, receiving a handover command message including handover assistance information indicative of a first pool of random access channel resources to be used by said terminal upon fallback to contention-based random access during a handover processing, selecting first random access channel resources as attempt random access channel resources from said first pool of random access channel resources, attempting random access to said target access point utilizing said attempt random access channel resources, storing, if said attempting random access to said target access point utilizing said attempt random access channel resources is unsuccessful, attempt related information to an attempt failure list, and transmitting, if said attempting random access to said target access point utilizing said attempt random access channel resources is successful, said attempt failure list to said target access point. |
| US12089090B2 |
Configuration and use of allocated bandwidths for predefined service classifications associated with predefined types of a communication resource at a user plane function node
In one illustrative example, a user plane function (UPF) node may receive, from a controller node, a configuration of an allocated bandwidth for a predefined service classification associated with different predefined types of a communication resource at the UPF node, for each one of a plurality of different predefined service classifications associated with different predefined types of the communication resource. The UPF node may monitor a total bandwidth usage for each predefined service classification. Based on identifying that the total bandwidth usage exceeds a threshold limit, the UPF node may send, to the controller node, a message which indicates a request for readjusting the allocated bandwidth for the predefined service classification, and indicating the total bandwidth usage. The different predefined types of the communication resource may be different network slices at the UPF node, or different Quality of Service (QoS) Flow resource types at the UPF node, as examples. |
| US12089086B2 |
Resource periodicity configuration method and device, link processing and establishing method and device
Provided are a resource periodicity configuration method and device, a link processing and establishing method and device. Specifically, the resource periodicity configuration method includes: receiving, by a network side, a traffic mode and/or a clock accuracy capability reported by a user equipment (UE); and sending, by the network side, resource configuration information to the UE, where the resource configuration information carries at least one of: a periodicity factor of a configuration resource, a periodicity granularity of the configuration resource, or a periodicity length of the configuration resource; and the configuration information is used for indicating semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) traffic or configured grant (CG) traffic of the UE. |
| US12089085B2 |
Flexible configuration of guaranteed bitrate admission control for 5G or other next generation network
A system can facilitate assigning guaranteed bitrate (GBR) admission control thresholds in a network with multiple network slices serving multiple GBR services. Thus, each network slice can optionally have its own dedicated GBR admission. For example, based on a requested service, the system can compare a received quality indicator to a threshold value to determine if a bearer shall be admitted in accordance with dedicated GBR admission control region within its slice. If the slice does not have its own GBR admission control region or if its threshold is reached, the system can compare the received quality indicator to another threshold value to determine if the bearer shall be admitted in accordance with a common GBR admission control region. |
| US12089083B2 |
On-demand measurement gap for inter-frequency RRM measurements
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for an on-demand measurement gap for inter-frequency radio resource management (RRM) measurements. A method for wireless communications by a base station (BS) includes configuring a user equipment (UE) in the serving cell for measurement of target cell (s) and with an on-demand measurement gap configuration for measuring the target cell (s). Neighbor cells in a same frequency can coordinate to align synchronization signal block (SSB) or channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) transmission and provide timing information of the aligned SSB or CSI-RS transmission to a cell in a different frequency. A method by a UE includes receiving an on-demand measurement gap configuration from a serving cell co and measuring target cell (s) based on the measurement gap configuration. |
| US12089081B2 |
Mobile device protocol health monitoring system
A method and apparatus for use in a mobile device telemetry system is disclosed. The method and apparatus relate to aspects in a mobile device protocol health monitoring system. The method and apparatus provide a system to monitor and assess protocol health, log protocol health data and communicate the logs of protocol health data to a remote system. The system may also take corrective actions based upon specific indications of protocol health. The method and apparatus also provides protocol health indications and corrective actions based upon monitoring the message transmission rate. The method and apparatus also provides protocol health indications and corrective actions based upon monitoring for a line disconnect. |
| US12089074B2 |
Method and apparatus for reporting master cell group failure
A method and apparatus for reporting a master cell group (MCG) failure and/or a Primary Cell (PCell) failure when the MCG failure and/or the PCell failure is detected by a wireless communication device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for reporting a Master Cell Group (MCG) failure by a wireless communication device, includes: detecting a first MCG failure; and reporting the first MCG failure to a first wireless communication node, according to at least one of the following: a first indicator, a first failure type of the first MCG failure, a status of a Secondary Cell Group (SCG), and a Signal Radio Bearer (SRB) configuration. |
| US12089073B2 |
Beam failure detection and recovery
A wireless device may detect a beam failure or may trigger a beam failure recovery procedure based on first configuration parameter(s) that are applicable while the wireless device is in an RRC connected state. The wireless device may detect a beam failure or may trigger a beam failure recovery procedure based on second configuration parameter(s) that are applicable while the wireless device is in an RRC inactive state. |
| US12089071B2 |
Orchestrator and interconnection fabric mapper for a virtual wireless base station
Disclosed is a virtual wireless base station that can dynamically scale its capacity to meet changes in demand for connectivity. The virtual wireless base station includes a plurality of virtual baseband modules, a plurality of interface/router modules, an orchestrator module and a fabric mapper module. Each of the plurality of virtual baseband modules is coupled to the interface/router modules by a low latency switch fabric. The orchestrator determines current and near future demand for connectivity within the virtual wireless base station and either instantiates and connects new virtual baseband processors to meet a rise in demand, or shuts down underutilized virtual baseband processors in case of insufficient demand. |
| US12089070B2 |
Methods and devices for updating configuration information of downstream devices during inter-donor migration
The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and devices for updating configuration information for a downstream device of a migrating integrated access backhaul node (IAB-node) during an inter-donor migration from a source IAB-donor to a target IAB-donor. The method includes providing, by an IAB-donor central unit (CU), updated configuration information into system information which is contained in a system information block (SIB) other than SIB1 carried in a SystemInformation (SI) message, and encoding the system information with the updated configuration information. The method also include sending, by the IAB-donor CU, the system information including the updated configuration information as a radio resource control (RRC) container to a migrating IAB-node distributed unit (DU) via F1-AP. The method further includes the migrating IAB-node DU forwards the system information including the updated configuration information through a dedicated RRC message to the downstream device. |
| US12089066B2 |
Optimized beamforming for a discovery process
It is disclosed a method, including performing a discovery process by a first user terminal in a wireless setting, wherein the discovery process includes defining a plurality of beamforming beams for a spatially selective transmission or reception, forming at least one beam sweeping pattern from the plurality of beamforming beams at the first user terminal, wherein the plurality of beamforming beams forming the at least one beam sweeping pattern differ in at least one of a range and a directivity, and wherein the range of the plurality of beamforming beams is divided in at least two categories differing in range. |
| US12089064B2 |
Beamforming method and apparatus, radio access network device, and readable storage medium
A beamforming method includes obtaining feature data. The feature data includes at least one of feature data of a terminal device or feature data of a cell. The feature data of the terminal device represents azimuth information of the terminal device, and the feature data of the cell represents load information of the cell and distribution information of the terminal device. The beamforming method further includes obtaining a beamforming parameter based on the feature data and a machine learning model. The beamforming parameter includes at least one of a beam direction, a beam width, or a quantity of beams. The beamforming method further includes performing beamforming on a first signal based on the beamforming parameter. |
| US12089060B2 |
Coverage enhancement level signaling and efficient packing of MTC system information
The present disclosure relates to transmitting and receiving of system information which includes controlling the transmission and/or the reception to transmit and/or receive system information including a coverage enhancement level indication for indicating enhanced coverage levels supported by the wireless communication system and to transmit and/or receive system information including a group of information elements common for different coverage enhancement levels and information elements specific for different coverage enhancement levels grouped for respective coverage enhancement levels. |
| US12089057B2 |
System and method for improving network coverage using device location management
Techniques for improving network connectivity. A method includes creating at least one network connectivity map based on a first set of network connectivity data for historical devices operating within a network; obtaining data for a plurality of devices currently operating within the network, wherein the obtained data includes a second set of network connectivity data for the plurality of devices and a plurality of task statuses for tasks assigned to the plurality of devices; and manipulating a first device of the plurality of devices in order to improve network connectivity of a second device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first device is manipulated based on the second set of network connectivity data, the plurality of task statuses, and the at least one network connectivity map. |
| US12089054B2 |
Complex composite tokens
Technologies are shown for trust delegation that involve receiving a first request from a subject client and responding by sending a first token having first permissions to the subject client. A second request from a first partner actor is received that includes the first token, and in response, the first partner actor is linked to the subject client in a trust stack and a second token is sent to the first actor with second permissions, the second token identifying the subject client and the first partner actor. A third request from a second partner actor is received that includes the second token, and in response, the second partner actor is linked to the first partner actor in the trust stack and a third token is sent to the second partner actor with third permissions, the third token identifying the first partner actor and the second partner actor. |
| US12089053B2 |
Selecting a non-3GPP access network
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for selecting a non-3GPP access network. One apparatus includes a memory coupled to a processor configured to cause the apparatus to generate a list indicating a set of PLMNs and a respective trusted connectivity type associated with each PLMN of the set of PLMNs, select a PLMN from the set of PLMNs, select a trusted connectivity type associated with the selected PLMN, and select a non-3GPP access network from a set of non-3GPP access networks based on the non-3GPP access network supporting the selected trusted connectivity type associated with the selected PLMN and a priority of the non-3GPP access network. Additionally, the processor causes the apparatus to perform a connection procedure with the selected PLMN using the selected trusted connectivity type and via the selected non-3GPP access network. |
| US12089051B2 |
Systems and methods for providing and using wearable electronic accessories
This disclosure relates to improved systems and methods for providing and using wearable electronic accessories. A wearable electronic necklace accessory can include a support structure that permits the wearable electronic accessory to be worn in a user's neck region. The wearable electronic necklace accessory can include an electronic pendant coupled to the support structure, the electronic pendant can comprise a housing that includes a first wall, a second wall, and one or more side walls configured to couple the first wall to the second wall. The wearable electronic necklace accessory can include a display device and an audio device positioned within the pendant housing and configured to output electronic media and audio content. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US12089050B2 |
Pairing devices based on distance
Techniques disclosed herein relate to the pairing of a pairing initiator device and a pairing responder device for communication. The pairing initiator device and the pairing responder device range with each other to determine the distance between the pairing initiator device and the pairing responder device. Based on the distance being below a threshold distance, the pairing initiator device and the pairing responder device wirelessly pair with each other without further input from the user. |
| US12089044B2 |
Content service accessibility for unauthenticated users
Based on a service agreement between a first wireless network provider and a content provider, a user, who subscribes to a second wireless network provider that does not have a roaming agreement with the first wireless network provider, can use an unauthenticated wireless device to receive content from a content system of the content provider via a wireless network of the first wireless network provider. In certain embodiments, the unauthenticated wireless device communicates with an orchestration node of the wireless network using encapsulated messages transmitted via a logical tunnel that bypass nodes of the wireless network that would otherwise prevent a network connection from being established between the unauthenticated wireless device and the wireless network. |
| US12089040B2 |
Caller verification in rich communication services (RCS)
Techniques for caller verification in Rich Communication Services (RCS) for text messaging are discussed herein. A communication client can be the communication client designated to receive incoming communications for the user equipment. The user equipment may use the communication client to send, to a network device, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) instance to set communication client. The SIP instance may include a primary designator and a Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) associated with the client. The network device may store the information for the user equipment including the UUID and capability set. A second user equipment may poll the network device for the communications capabilities of the first user equipment before establishing a connection. |
| US12089033B2 |
Generating binaural audio in response to multi-channel audio using at least one feedback delay network
In some embodiments, virtualization methods for generating a binaural signal in response to channels of a multi-channel audio signal, which apply a binaural room impulse response (BRIR) to each channel including by using at least one feedback delay network (FDN) to apply a common late reverberation to a downmix of the channels. In some embodiments, input signal channels are processed in a first processing path to apply to each channel a direct response and early reflection portion of a single-channel BRIR for the channel, and the downmix of the channels is processed in a second processing path including at least one FDN which applies the common late reverberation. Typically, the common late reverberation emulates collective macro attributes of late reverberation portions of at least some of the single-channel BRIRs. Other aspects are headphone virtualizers configured to perform any embodiment of the method. |
| US12089026B2 |
Processing segments or channels of sound with HRTFs
One or more electronic devices include one or more processors that process different segments or channels of an audio signal of sound for a user. The one or more processors process a first segment or channel of the sound with first HRTFs so the first segment or channel externally localizes in front of and to a right of a head of the user and process a second segment or channel of the sound with second HRTFs so the second segment or channel externally localizes in front of and to a left of the head of the user. |
| US12089021B2 |
Method and apparatus for listening scene construction and storage medium
A method and an apparatus for virtual listening scene construction and a storage medium are provided. The method includes the following. Target audio is determined, where the target audio is used to characterize a sound feature in a target scene. A position of a sound source of the target audio is determined. Dual-channel audio of the target audio is obtained by performing audio-visual modulation on the target audio according to the position of the sound source, where the dual-channel audio of the target audio during simultaneous output is able to produce an effect that the target audio is from the position of the sound source. The dual-channel audio of the target audio is rendered into target music to produce an effect that the target music is played in the target scene. |
| US12089018B2 |
Providing aggregate playback information
System, method, and apparatus including receiving an identification of content played by a playback system and an identification of location of the playback system. A playlist of content is associated with the location. A request is received to retrieve the playlist of content and the requested playlist of content is sent to a playback system. |
| US12089015B2 |
Processing of microphone signals for spatial playback
Disclosed are methods and systems which convert a multi-microphone input signal to a multichannel output signal making use of a time- and frequency-varying matrix. For each time and frequency tile, the matrix is derived as a function of a dominant direction of arrival and a steering strength parameter. Likewise, the dominant direction and steering strength parameter are derived from characteristics of the multi-microphone signals, where those characteristics include values representative of the inter-channel amplitude and group-delay differences. |
| US12089010B2 |
Hearing aid
Disclosed is a hearing aid in which a receiver is provided in a form implanted into the mastoid antrum. In the hearing aid, an output device is used while being disposed at a position separated from an input device, so that the hearing aid is less affected by feedback and does not have sound feedback even at a high output, and thus the hearing aid is applicable to people having moderate to severe hearing loss. Further, an implantation operation method for locating the output device in the mastoid antrum is simple and it is possible to obtain constant hearing aid performance regardless of the level of the implantation technology of the output device. Still further, a receiver using air as an output medium is implanted into the mastoid antrum, so that the implantable hearing aid has small resistance to the output medium and has high output efficiency. |
| US12089007B2 |
Hearing device comprising a connector and a locking element
The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising: —a behind-the-ear housing, where the housing comprises a bottom part, a top part opposite the bottom part, a front part, and a rear part opposite the front part, —a connector, the connector is configured to be removably attached to the housing, where the connector is configured for connecting the housing to an element, the element is being configured to be arranged in or at the ear of the user, wherein the housing comprises a locking element, where the locking element is configured for locking the connector to/in the housing, and wherein the housing comprises a guide for at least a part of the connector. |
| US12089004B2 |
Method for charging a device, device and charger
A method includes connecting a device to a charger and providing wireless charging in a state of charge by transferring energy wirelessly from a transmitter module of the charger to a reception module of the device. The device has a state of discharge in which energy is consumed. The device includes a charging connector, to which a charging input voltage adjustable by the charger is applied for charging. The device includes a switching connector for turning the device on and off. The device includes a switch connected to the switching connector and being switchable by the charging input voltage by setting the charging input voltage to an intermediate voltage. The charger sets the charging input voltage to the intermediate voltage for switching the switch and transitioning the device into an off state with the device turned off. A corresponding device and charger are also provided. |
| US12089003B2 |
Display apparatus with multiple supporting members
A display apparatus includes a display panel configured to display an image; a plate on a rear surface of the display panel; a rear structure on a rear surface of the plate and configured to support the display panel; a vibration member configured to vibrate the plate; and a first supporting member between a periphery of the plate and the rear structure. |
| US12089002B2 |
Bioacoustic sensor and stethoscope including the same
A bioacoustic sensor includes a diaphragm including a contact surface contactable with a living body and a back surface, and being displaceable in a thickness direction, and a piezoelectric plate including a first surface facing the back surface of the diaphragm with a gap therebetween and a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface to convert the vibration of the diaphragm into an electric signal. The diaphragm is in contact with a center side portion of the first surface of the piezoelectric plate when viewed in the thickness direction, and a housing supports an outer side portion of the second surface of the piezoelectric plate when viewed in the thickness direction. |
| US12089000B2 |
Signal processing apparatus, signal processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
A signal processing apparatus comprises one or more processors, and a memory storing executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the image processing apparatus to function as a selection unit configured to select, as selected sound acquisition units, two or more sound acquisition units from a plurality of sound acquisition units, based upon a position of a target estimated based upon a plurality of captured images including the target, a combining unit configured to combine delayed acoustic signals obtained by delaying acoustic signals from each of the selected sound acquisition units, based upon a delay amount based upon a distance between the selected sound acquisition unit and the target, and an output unit configured to output, as an acoustic signal of the target, a combination result combined by the combination unit. |
| US12088998B2 |
Vehicle-mounted woofer device
An on-vehicle woofer system includes: a speaker unit including a magnetic circuit and a diaphragm connected to the magnetic circuit, and capable of generating sound waves by electrically driving the magnetic circuit to vibrate the diaphragm; a Helmholtz resonator to which a first surface of the diaphragm is oriented, the Helmholtz resonator being connected to the speaker unit; a sealed container to which a second surface of the diaphragm that is a back surface of the first surface is oriented, the sealed container providing a sealed space connected to the speaker unit; and a tube penetrating the Helmholtz resonator, the speaker unit, and the sealed container. |
| US12088996B2 |
Multifunctional sounding device
Disclosed is a multifunctional sounding device which combines functions of emitting sounds and providing vibrations and includes a housing; a speaker unit including a vibration assembly vibrating along a first direction and a magnetic assembly including a main magnet and an auxiliary magnet; an elastic member suspending the speaker unit in the housing; a flexible sealing membrane assembly connected between the housing and the speaker unit including an outer ring, an inner ring, and a flexible sealing membrane connected between the two rings; and a driving coil driving the speaker unit for vibrating in a second direction including two sides respectively facing the main magnet and the auxiliary magnet in the first direction. The two directions are perpendicular. The outer ring, the flexible sealing membrane and the inner ring are integrally formed, thereby achieving a high structural consistency and avoiding glue width requirements so as to release spaces. |
| US12088994B2 |
Speaker box
Provided is a speaker box, including a housing having receiving space, a sounding unit received in the housing, and a solder terminal electrically connecting the sounding unit to an external circuit. The housing includes a plastic member and a reinforced rigid body fixed to the plastic member by injection molding. The plastic member includes a bottom wall connected to the reinforced rigid body, a blocking wall connected to the bottom wall, and an enclosure extending from the bottom wall away from the reinforced rigid body. The solder terminal includes a main body portion, first and second electrical connection portions. The enclosure is separated from the blocking wall by a distance and encloses the main body portion. The enclosure and the reinforced rigid body are bonded by glue. The speaker box has low costs, simple assembly and high assembly stability. |
| US12088987B2 |
Magnetic earphones holder
A set of headphones and audio system comprises a first set of buttons for controlling a volume level of transmitted audio to the headphones and a second set of buttons for controlling a volume level of external audio played by the headphones. The transmitted audio comprises audio received from an audio source such as an electronic device and the external audio comprises surrounding ambient noise received by a microphone coupled to the headphones. With the first set of controls and the second set of controls a user is able to adjust the volume level of the transmitted audio and the volume level of the external audio in order to listen to the transmitted audio while still interacting with the surrounding environment. |
| US12088986B2 |
Input device
An input device includes a housing and a strain-generating body including a cylindrical portion with an upper end surface, the strain-generating body being secured to the housing. The input device includes four strain sensors, the four strain sensors being secured around the cylindrical portion of the strain-generating body. The input device includes an operation panel having a lower surface, the operation panel including a shaft, the shaft being situated on the lower surface and at a central portion of the operation panel, and the shaft being inserted into the cylindrical portion of the strain-generating body to be secured to the strain-generating body. The upper end surface of the cylindrical portion of the strain-generating body and the lower surface of the operation panel are in contact with each other. |
| US12088984B2 |
Magnetic earphones holder
A set of earphones enable a user to automatically activate and/or deactivate an electronic device. The earphones comprise an electronic device controller which controls the operation of an electronic device. The controller is configured to send a signal to an electronic device activation circuit which operates the electronic device based upon a coupling status of the earbuds with the one or more magnetically attractable surfaces and/or one or more magnets. The earphones are usable with an electronic device that is able to be customized to blend in with its background such as when worn with specific clothing. |
| US12088982B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus may include a display panel including a display area configured to display an image, and a non-display area, an optical module on a rear surface of the display panel, at least one first sound generator on a rear surface of the optical module, and at least one second sound generator in the non-display area and between the display panel and the optical module. |
| US12088978B2 |
Communication system and ONU system
One aspect of the present invention is a communication system for a passive optical network that includes: an OLT system including a first OLT (Optical Line Terminal), a second OLT, and an OLT control apparatus that controls the first OLT and the second OLT; a plurality of splitters that are connected between the first OLT and the second OLT using optical communication channels; and ONU systems that are connected to the respective splitters using optical communication channels, and each include a first session establishing unit that establishes a session with the first OLT, a second session establishing unit that establishes a session with the second OLT, and a signal processing unit that executes signal processing of an ONU (Optical Network Unit) based on an optical signal output from the first session establishing unit or the second session establishing unit. |
| US12088975B2 |
Method, device and computer readable storage medium implemented in an optical network
In response to a first channel associated with a first OLT and a second channel associated with a second OLT being enabled for target traffic, a traffic scheduler for scheduling the target traffic is determined by the first OLT. The first channel and the second channel correspond to a first wavelength and a second wavelength, respectively. The first OLT transmits channel configurations and offset information to an ONU, based on scheduling of a first group of data units and a second group of data units of the target traffic by the traffic scheduler on the first channel and the second channel, respectively. The channel configurations indicate channel identifications associated with the first channel and the second channel, and the offset information indicates timing information of the first group of data units and the second group of data units corresponding to physical frames transmitted on the first and second channels. |
| US12088973B2 |
Wavelength selective switch WSS
The present disclosure provides example wavelength selective switch (WSS), wavefront control element, and integrated liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS). One example WSS includes an input port fiber array, a demultiplexing/multiplexing grating group, an output port fiber array, and a beam deflection component group including two beam deflection components and at least one wavefront control element located between the demultiplexing/multiplexing grating group and the beam deflection component group or integrated with the LCoS. At least one beam deflection component is a LCoS. The input port fiber array receives multi-wavelength optical signals. The demultiplexing/multiplexing grating group demultiplexes and outputs the multi-wavelength optical signals. The beam deflection component group deflects the multi-wavelength optical signals to the demultiplexing/multiplexing grating group. The demultiplexing/multiplexing grating group multiplexes the multi-wavelength optical signals to the output port fiber array. The wavefront control element and the LCoS jointly modulate optical signals transmitted through N*M wavelength channels. |
| US12088970B2 |
Light source device and projection display apparatus
A light source device includes: a first light emitting device including a plurality of first solid-state light emitting elements arranged at a regular interval in a two dimensional array form; a second light emitting device including a plurality of second solid-state light emitting elements arranged at a regular interval in a two dimensional array form; and a first light combining plate including a first region and a second region, the first region transmitting first light beams emitted from the plurality of first solid-state light emitting elements of the first light emitting device, the second region reflecting second light beams emitted from the plurality of second solid-state light emitting elements of the second light emitting device. Beam arrangement of (i) the first light beams transmitted through the first light combining plate and (ii) the second light beams reflected by the first light combining plate form a closest packed array. |
| US12088965B2 |
Monitoring camera video sharing system and monitoring camera video sharing method
A monitoring camera video sharing system includes a user terminal for viewing of video data of a monitoring camera, and a server for storing access permission data including first user information and monitoring camera information. The first user information includes an access right to the video data of the monitoring camera, and the monitoring camera information indicates information of the monitoring camera. The server updates the access permission data by adding an access right to the video data of the selected monitoring camera to second user information based on sharing processing of the access permission data to the second user information, and sets the video data of the selected monitoring camera linked to the access permission data and specified by the monitoring camera information such that the video data of the selected monitoring camera is accessible by the user terminal based on the second user information. |
| US12088962B2 |
Configuring participant video feeds within a virtual conferencing system
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for configuring participant video feeds within a virtual conferencing system. The program and method provide, in association with designing a room for virtual conferencing, an interface for configuring plural participant video elements which are assignable to respective participant video feeds; receive, via the interface, an indication of user input for setting properties for the plural participant video elements; provide, in association with virtual conferencing between plural participants, display of the room based on the properties for the plural participant video elements; and assign, for each of the plural participants, a participant video feed corresponding to the participant with a respective participant video element of the plural participant video elements. |
| US12088961B2 |
System and method for recording online collaboration
An online collaboration recording system for recording an online collaboration session, includes a computing arrangement in communication with a plurality of devices, wherein each device is accessible by a user during the online collaborating session, wherein in operation the computing arrangement executes instructions to synchronize a digital project in the online collaborating session amongst the plurality of devices, by: establishing, via communication module, the online collaboration session for performing collaborative work on digital project, the digital project comprising at least one object; receiving, via the communication module or an input interface, a first user input and based thereon modifying one or more properties of at least one object to form at least one modified object; recording temporally, via a recorder, at least one state of at least one modified object to compile a temporal record; and synchronizing, via the communication module, temporal record amongst the plurality of devices. |
| US12088953B2 |
Captioning communication systems
A method to generate a contact list may include receiving an identifier of a first communication device at a captioning system. The first communication device may be configured to provide first audio data to a second communication device. The second communication device may be configured to receive first text data of the first audio data from the captioning system. The method may further include receiving and storing contact data from each of multiple communication devices at the captioning system. The method may further include selecting the contact data from the multiple communication devices that include the identifier of the first communication device as selected contact data and generating a contact list based on the selected contact data. The method may also include sending the contact list to the first communication device to provide the contact list as contacts for presentation on an electronic display of the first communication device. |
| US12088947B2 |
Methods and apparatus for a track and hold amplifier
Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a track-and-hold amplifier configured to sample and amplify an analog signal. Methods and apparatus for a track-and-hold amplifier according to various aspects of the present invention may provide an isolation circuit configured to isolate transient current in a track-and-hold capacitor during a track phase. According to various embodiments, selective activation of the isolation circuit provides a settling time that is independent of the gain of the amplifier. |
| US12088946B2 |
Imaging device for reducing variations of amounts of electric charges accumulated in floating diffusion regions
An imaging device includes: a solid-state imaging element having a plurality of pixel cells arranged in a matrix; and a control part configured to control the solid-state imaging element. The pixel cells each include an avalanche photodiode, a floating diffusion part configured to accumulate electric charges, a transfer transistor connecting a cathode of the avalanche photodiode and the floating diffusion part, and a reset transistor for resetting electric charges accumulated in the floating diffusion part. The control part controls the reset transistor to discharge electric charges exceeding a predetermined electric charge amount, of electric charges accumulated in the floating diffusion part from the cathode of the avalanche photodiode via the transfer transistor. |
| US12088937B2 |
Bitline settling and power supply rejection ratio in a nine cell pixel image sensor with phase detection autofocus
An imaging device includes a pixel array of pixel circuits arranged in rows and columns. Bitlines are coupled to the pixel circuits. Clamp circuits are coupled to the bitlines. Each of the clamp circuits includes a clamp short transistor to a power line and a respective one of the bitlines. The clamp short transistor is configured to be switched in response to a clamp short enable signal. A first diode drop device is coupled to the power line. A clamp idle transistor is coupled to the first diode drop device such that the first diode drop device and the clamp idle transistor are coupled between the power line and the respective one of the bitlines. The clamp idle transistor is configured to be switched in response to a clamp idle enable signal. |
| US12088934B2 |
Image pickup element and image pickup method
To suppress occurrence of a delay in detection of a valid address event to be originally detected. An image pickup element includes a plurality of pixels (100), a pixel address event detection unit (120), a region address event detection unit (320), and a pixel selection unit (310). The pixel (100) includes a photoelectric conversion unit (110) that performs photoelectric conversion of incident light. The pixel address event detection unit (120) is arranged in each pixel and detects a pixel address event that is an address event of a pixel itself. The pixel address event is detected based on a change amount of charge generated by the photoelectric conversion. The region address event detection unit (320) detects a region address event that is an address event in a predetermined region. The region address event is detected based on a change in a charge amount generated by the photoelectric conversion in a plurality of pixels in the predetermined region among the plurality of pixels. The pixel selection unit (310) selects the pixel (100) based on the detected pixel address event and region address event, and causes the selected pixel to output a detection result of the pixel address event. |
| US12088925B1 |
Flicker detection using event-based readout circuits
An image capture device may include an image sensor having a plurality of light-sensitive pixel sensors to capture light from a scene for generating images and a flicker detection circuit to detect flicker in the light captured by the image sensor. The flicker detection circuit may include one or more event-based readout circuits and at least one event-based processing circuit. The event-based readout circuits may detect a series of events associated with the flicker in the light captured by the image sensor. The event-based processing circuit may determine a frequency of the flicker in the captured light based on the series of events detected by the event-based readout circuits. In some embodiments, the frequency may be used to adjust the exposure time of the image sensor, e.g., to identify intervals for exposure when the captured light is bright. |
| US12088919B2 |
Adaptive borescope inspection
A method of adaptive inspection includes receiving data characterizing one or more images of an inspection region of an industrial machine acquired by an inspection system operating based on a first set of operating parameters. The inspection region includes a site feature. The method also includes determining, by an analytical model, one or more characteristics of the inspection region from the received data characterizing the one or more images of the inspection region. The method further includes generating a control signal based on the one or more characteristics of the inspection region and/or a user input. The inspection system is configured to perform a new inspection of the inspection region based on the control signal. |
| US12088918B2 |
Camera module and control method of camera module
A camera module according to one embodiment may comprise: a lens barrel including at least one lens; a magnet disposed on one surface of the lens barrel; a first sensor and a second sensor which measure magnetic force emitted from the magnet; and a control unit which detects the position of the lens by removing noise due to an external environment on the basis of information on the magnetic force measured by the first sensor and the second sensor. |
| US12088916B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating blur kernel of infrared image
The disclosure relates to a technique for generating a temperature blur kernel by using a heat balance equation. A method of generating a temperature blur kernel includes obtaining first performance information corresponding to an infrared (IR) sensor and second performance information corresponding to a gyro sensor, obtaining an output image equation based on a heat balance equation, the first performance information, and the second performance information, and generating a temperature blur kernel based on the output image equation, the first performance information, and the second performance information. |
| US12088915B2 |
Apparatus and method executed by apparatus
An apparatus comprising a sensor capable of generating a signal pair used in focus detection. The apparatus obtains, based on a defocus amount obtained using the signal pair, a focus distance of a lens unit that is mounted to the apparatus and adjusts a focus distance of the lens unit based on the obtained focus distance. When the lens unit is a multi-scopic lens unit having a plurality of optical systems having different axes, the apparatus obtains the focus distance using an adjustment value obtained based on an axis position that is a position on the sensor through which an axis of the multi-scopic lens unit passes. |
| US12088912B2 |
Vehicle bottom surface imaging system
A vehicle bottom surface imaging system is equipped with a housing above which a vehicle can pass, first and second reflecting mirrors provided inside the housing and sequentially arranged along a passing direction of the vehicle, and first and second cameras provided inside the housing and arranged apart from each other in a vehicle width direction. The first reflecting mirror reflects the light incident from above the housing onto the first camera. The second reflecting mirror reflects the light incident from above the housing onto the second camera. The first reflecting mirror is so provided as to be changed over between a service state where the light incident from above the housing is reflected onto the first camera and a folded state where the reflected light from the second reflecting mirror onto the second camera is not blocked. |
| US12088906B2 |
Electronic device convinient for replacement of camera module thereof
An electronic device includes a camera module comprising a circuit board, a lens, a first IC chip, and at least one metal column. The lens is mounted on the circuit board. The first IC chip and the metal column are arranged on a surface of the circuit board away from the lens. An attachment includes a body and a second IC chip. The first IC chip and the second IC chip can communicate with each other. The circuit board includes a first surface closed to the attachment. The metal column is arranged on the first surface, and the body includes a second surface close to the camera module. The body further includes at least a connecting channel. The metal column is located in the connecting channel to realize the electrical connection between the camera module and the attachment. |
| US12088900B2 |
Method of embedding an imaging device within a display
A display unit including a liquid crystal layer, a plurality of optical layers and an imaging device. The imaging device is aligned to a portion of the display unit, the portion configured to transmit more than 10% of light rays to the imaging device. A method of assembling the same is also provided. |
| US12088899B2 |
Camera module and electronic device
A camera module includes a fixed component, an optical folding component, a first imaging unit, a second imaging unit, and a driving device. The optical folding component is disposed on the fixed component. The optical folding component has a reflection surface disposed at an image side of an optical curved surface. The first imaging unit is disposed at an image side of the optical folding component. The second imaging unit is disposed between the optical folding component and the first imaging unit. The driving device move the first lens carrier with respect to the fixed component. The optical curved surface is an object-side surface of the optical folding component. The optical folding component has positive refractive power through the optical curved surface. |
| US12088887B2 |
Display method and apparatus for item information, device, and computer-readable storage medium
This application relates to a method for displaying item information performed by a computer device. The method includes: displaying a live stream image comprising a live stream host performing in a live stream environment and at least one item located in the live stream environment, and the at least one item comprising a target item; in response to an item recognition operation, displaying an item tag corresponding to the at least one item; and in response to receiving a first selection operation on an item tag, displaying an item link region. Because the item tag includes an item keyword, preliminary information corresponding to the item can be directly provided to a viewer of the live stream. When the viewer account initiates a selection operation on the item tag, an item link region including item information is displayed. In this way, the viewer can further interact with the item information. |
| US12088886B2 |
System and method enabling private to public media experiences
A system of enabling private to public media experiences comprises at least one server computer. The at least one server computer stores in memory a content management platform. The content management platform is configured to receive a media content creation command sent from a content creator device connected to the content management platform through a network; in response to receiving the media content creation command, generating a media content instance that is visible to and accessible by the content creator device but is not visible to or accessible by one or more other end user devices connected to the content management platform; receive, from the content creator device, a publishing command; and flag the media content instance to enable the media content instance to be publicly visible to and accessible by the one or more other end user devices. |
| US12088885B2 |
QR scan for background streaming
Systems and methods are disclosed for employing QR code scanning to identify instances of background streaming. In certain embodiments, a method may comprise verifying a content stream is being viewed, including generating a scannable indicator including metadata related to a content stream, displaying the scannable indicator during the content stream, receiving a message indicating that the scannable indicator has been scanned, and continuing to display the content stream based on the message. |
| US12088882B2 |
Systems, apparatus, and related methods to estimate audience exposure based on engagement level
Methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for estimating audience exposure based on engagement level. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to identify a user activity associated with a user during exposure of the user to media based on an output from at least one of a user device, a remote control device, an image sensor, or a motion sensor, classify the user activity as an attention-based activity or a distraction-based activity, assign a distraction factor or an attention factor to the user activity based on the classification, and determine an attention level for the user based on the distraction factor or the attention factor. |
| US12088881B2 |
Method and device for processing public event through key distribution, and set top box
The present disclosure provides a method and device for processing a public event through key distribution, and a set top box. The method includes: creating a sub window, and loading a third-party page to the sub window; displaying the sub window on a current page, and hiding a main window; and distributing a key message to the main window and the sub window, after receiving the key message; where the key message is used to enable the main window or the sub window to make a corresponding response based on a type of the key message. |
| US12088877B1 |
Methods and apparatus for loading and roll-off of reference media assets
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for loading and roll-off of reference media assets. Example apparatus disclosed herein are to determine whether a first condition to prune a reference media asset is satisfied, and in response to a determination that the first condition is satisfied, determine whether a second condition to prune the reference media asset is satisfied. Disclosed example apparatus are also to, in response to a determination that the second condition is satisfied: segment the reference media asset into a plurality of segments based on a length of the reference media asset, prune a first one of the segments, and retain a second one of the segments in a database to compare with meter data to credit media exposure associated with the reference media asset. |
| US12088873B2 |
Methods and apparatus to identify media based on watermarks across different audio streams and/or different watermarking techniques
Example apparatus are to assign a first watermark to a first monitoring track and a second monitoring track, the first watermark detected in an audio stream of media. Example apparatus are also to, in response to at least a first threshold number of watermarks being assigned to the first monitoring track, group the first watermark with one or more other watermarks assigned to the first monitoring track to define a first media detection event. Example apparatus are also to, in response to at least a second threshold number of watermarks being assigned to the second monitoring track, group the first watermark with one or more other watermarks assigned to the second monitoring track to define a second media detection event. Example apparatus are further to cause transmission of the first media detection event and the second media detection event to a data collection facility. |
| US12088867B2 |
Apparatus and method for gathering analytics
A method and apparatus are provided for gathering analytics. In an embodiment, a method includes monitoring interactions of multiple users related to at least one of: multiple base content and multiple supplemental content. The supplemental content is associated with one or more products or services identified in the base content. The method also includes obtaining interaction information associated with the interactions. The method also includes selecting specified supplemental content to present to a specified user based on (i) the interaction information and (ii) specified base content presented to the specified user. The method also includes sending the specified base content and the specified supplemental content to an endpoint associated with the specified user. |
| US12088866B2 |
Methods and systems for linking content
Methods and systems for linking content are provided. An example method can comprise a first device receiving first content via a non-packetized network from a content provider, wherein the first content comprises one or more trigger elements. A user of the first device can select one or more trigger elements in the first content and a trigger signal can be transmitted from the first device to a linking system. The linking system can receive a request for information from a second device. The linking system can associate the request for information with the trigger signal and transmit a request for second content to the content provider, wherein the second content relates to one or more trigger elements of the first content. Upon receiving the request for second content, the content provider can transmit the second content to the second device via a packetized network. |
| US12088862B2 |
Method, device, and computer program for transmitting media content
A method for encapsulating encoded media data corresponding to a wide view of a scene, the method comprising:obtaining a projected picture from the wide view of the scene;splitting the projected picture into at least one sub-picture;encoding the at least one sub-picture into a plurality of tracks;generating descriptive metadata associated with the encoded tracks, the descriptive metadata comprise a first information associated with each track being indicative of a spatial relationship between the at least one sub-picture encoded in the track and a reference picture;wherein the descriptive metadata further comprises a second information indicating the reference picture. |
| US12088851B2 |
Systems and methods for signaling neural network post-filter information updates in video coding
A device may be configured to determine that the neural network post-filter characteristics message provides a neural network update. In one example, a neural network post-filter characteristics message includes a syntax element having a value specifying that a post-processing filter associated with the message is a neural network identified by a specified tag Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and neural network information URI. The neural network post-filter characteristics message further includes a syntax element having a value specifying that particular syntax elements are not present in the neural network post-filter characteristics message. Based on the values of the syntax elements it may be determined that the neural network post-filter characteristics message provides a neural network update. |
| US12088849B2 |
Encoder, decoder, encoding method, and decoding method
An encoder includes circuitry and memory coupled to the circuitry. In operation, the circuitry determines whether or not a current video to be processed is a progressive video. When it is determined that the current video is a progressive video, the encoder encodes, into a bitstream, one syntax element indicating a chroma location type which is information indicating locations of chroma samples relative to luma samples for a frame included in the current video. When it is determined that the current video is not a progressive video, the encoder encodes two syntax elements into the bitstream, each of which indicates the chroma location type for a different one of fields of two types included in the current video. |
| US12088844B1 |
Data processing method and apparatus for image compression, device, and storage medium
Provided are a data processing method and apparatus for image compression, a device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: segmenting an image to be compressed into a plurality of image matrices, and performing first matrix calculation on elements of the image matrices to obtain first intermediate matrices; configuring a storage space size and storage addresses of the first intermediate matrices according to the resolution and pixel component depth of the image to be compressed performing second matrix calculation on elements of the first intermediate matrices and elements of a preset conversion matrix to obtain second intermediate matrices, and performing third matrix calculation on elements of the second intermediate matrices and the elements of the conversion matrix to obtain third intermediate matrices; and performing fourth matrix calculation on the conversion matrix and the third intermediate matrices to obtain result matrices, and encoding the result matrices to obtain a compressed image. |
| US12088841B2 |
Prediction for light-field coding and decoding
Predicting a component of a current pixel belonging to a current sub-aperture image in a matrix of sub-aperture images captured by a sensor of a type I plenoptic camera can involve, first, determining a location on the sensor based on: a distance from an exit pupil of a main lens of the camera to a micro-lens array of the camera; a focal length of the main lens; a focal length of the micro-lenses of the micro-lens array; and a set of parameters of a model of the camera allowing for a derivation of a two-plane parameterization describing the field of rays corresponding to the pixels of the sensor; and, second, predicting the component based on one reference pixel belonging to a reference sub-aperture image in the matrix and located on the sensor in a neighborhood of the location. |
| US12088840B2 |
Method and apparatus for coding video using merging candidate list according to block division
The present invention relates to block merging according to block split among video coding techniques, and a method and an apparatus for coding and decoding a video, in which in generating and modifying a block merging list, spatial merging candidate blocks of the block merging list are changed according to a split type and order of a current coding unit. |
| US12088839B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding video using inter-prediction
A video decoding apparatus predicts a target block in a current picture to be decoded. The apparatus comprises a predictor configured to: determine first and second reference pictures and first and second motion vectors for bi-prediction by decoding a bitstream; generate a first reference block from the first reference picture referenced by the first motion vector and generate a second reference block from the second reference picture referenced by the second motion vector; and generate a prediction block of the target block using the first and second reference blocks. The predictor includes a first coding tool configured to generate the prediction block of the target block by performing a bi-directional optical flow process using the first and second reference blocks. |
| US12088838B2 |
Methods and apparatus of video coding using history-based motion vector prediction
A computing device performs a method of decoding video data by acquiring a video bitstream including data associated with multiple encoded pictures, each picture including multiple rows of coding tree units (CTUs) and each CTU including one or more coding units (CUs). A data buffer storing a plurality of history-based motion vector predictors is used for encoding the rows of CTUs and the decoding process resets the buffer before decoding a first CU of a current row of CTUs. For a current CU of the row of CTUs, a motion vector candidate list is constructed from exploiting spatial and temporal correlation of motion vectors of neighbouring code units as well as the history-based motion vector predictors in the buffer. Finally, one motion vector predictor is selected, from the motion vector candidate list, for decoding the current CU and the buffer is updated based on the selected one. |
| US12088835B2 |
Sub-picture layout signaling in video coding
A video coding mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes receiving a bitstream comprising a sub-picture partitioned from a picture and a sequence parameter set (SPS) comprising a sub-picture size and a sub-picture location. The SPS is parsed to obtain the sub-picture size of the sub-picture and the sub-picture location of the sub-picture. The sub-picture is decoded based on the sub-picture size and the sub-picture location to create a video sequence. The video sequence is forwarded for display. |
| US12088830B2 |
Image coding method on basis of secondary transform and device therefor
An image information decoding method performed by means of a decoding device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: decoding a non-separable secondary transform (NSST) index from a bitstream if NSST is applied to a target block; decoding information relating to transform coefficients with respect to the target block from the bitstream on the basis of the decoded NSST index; and deriving the transform coefficients with respect to the target block on the basis of the decoded information relating to the transform coefficients, wherein the NSST index is decoded prior to the information relating to the transform coefficients with respect to the target block. |
| US12088829B2 |
Constraints on locations of reference blocks for intra block copy prediction
When encoding/decoding a current block of a current picture using intra block copy (“BC”) prediction, the location of a reference block is constrained so that it can be entirely within an inner search area of the current picture or entirely within an outer search area of the current picture, but cannot overlap both the inner search area and the outer search area. In some hardware-based implementations, on-chip memory buffers sample values of the inner search area, and off-chip memory buffers sample values of the outer search area. By enforcing this constraint on the location of the reference block, an encoder/decoder can avoid memory access operations that are split between on-chip memory and off-chip memory when retrieving the sample values of the reference block. At the same time, a reference block close to the current block may be used for intra BC prediction, helping compression efficiency. |
| US12088826B2 |
Multi-sensor motion detection
Use of multiple sensors to determine whether motion of an object is occurring in an area is described. In one aspect, an infrared (IR) sensor can be supplemented with a radar sensor to determine whether the determined motion of an object is not a false positive. |
| US12088825B2 |
Decoding and encoding based on adaptive intra refresh mechanism
Decoding methods and encoding methods based on an adaptive intra refresh mechanism and related devices are provided. In one aspect, a decoding method includes: receiving a bit stream of a current frame; and determining whether the current frame supports an adaptive intra refresh technology. The determining comprises one of: if there is extension data in the bit stream of the current frame and the extension data carries an adaptive intra refresh video extension identifier (ID), obtaining virtual boundary position information carried in the extension data, and determining whether the current frame supports an adaptive intra refresh technology based on the virtual boundary position information; or if there is no adaptive intra refresh video extension ID in the extension data in the bit stream of the current frame, determining that the current frame does not support the adaptive intra refresh technology. |
| US12088824B2 |
Method for encoding and decoding video by signaling of a candidate sub-assembly
A method for decoding a bitstream comprising a sequence of encoded images. The method includes: obtaining first information from first encoded data contained in the bitstream; determining a list of coding parameters on the basis of the first information and of at least one predefined list of coding parameters; obtaining second information from second encoded data contained in the bitstream, the second information corresponding to a coding parameter among the coding parameters in the list of coding parameters; determining an element of a reconstructed image corresponding to an element of an image in the sequence of images, by means of the coding parameter corresponding to the second information and of encoded data representative of the element of the image in the sequence; wherein the size of the second encoded data depends on the number of coding parameters in the list of coding parameters. |
| US12088822B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for encoding and decoding a tree of blocks of video samples
A system and method of decoding a transform block for a colour channel of an image frame from a video bitstream. The method comprises determining a chroma format of the image frame, the chroma format having chroma channels of the image frame being subsampled relative to a luma channel of the image frame; determining a coefficient group size of the transform block, the coefficient group size being a largest area of the transform block of up to 16 samples, the coefficient group size being determined based only on the transform block size and independent of both (i) a colour plane of the transform block and (ii) colour plane subsampling due to the determined chroma format; and decoding the transform block using coefficient groups of the determined size from the video bitstream. |
| US12088821B1 |
Dynamic encoder-time scaling service for live and on-demand adaptive streaming
Techniques for a dynamic encoder-time scaling service for live and on-demand adaptive streaming are described. As one example, a computer-implemented method includes determining a first resolution for a first fragment of a video file based on a first encoding complexity of the first fragment at a bitrate, encoding the first fragment at the first resolution for the bitrate to generate an encoded first fragment, determining a second different resolution for a second fragment of the video file based on a second different encoding complexity of the second fragment at the bitrate, encoding the second fragment at the second different resolution for the bitrate to generate an encoded second fragment, receiving a request for a manifest for the video file from a client device, generating the manifest for the client device that identifies a single video representation for the bitrate that comprises the encoded first fragment and the encoded second fragment, and sending the manifest to the client device. |
| US12088808B2 |
Method and device for encoding or decoding image
An image decoding method and apparatus according to an embodiment may extract, from a bitstream, a quantization coefficient generated through core transformation, secondary transformation, and quantization; generate an inverse-quantization coefficient by performing inverse quantization on the quantization coefficient; generate a secondary inverse-transformation coefficient by performing secondary inverse-transformation on a low frequency component of the inverse-quantization coefficient, the secondary inverse-transformation corresponding to the secondary transformation; and perform core inverse-transformation on the secondary inverse-transformation coefficient, the core inverse-transformation corresponding to the core transformation. |
| US12088806B2 |
Image decoding method and device for coding chroma quantization parameter offset-related information
An image decoding method performed by a decoding device according to the present document comprises the steps of: obtaining CU chroma QP offset-related information for a current chroma block on the basis of the size and tree type of the current chroma block; deriving a chroma QP for the current chroma block on the basis of the CU chroma QP offset-related information; deriving residual samples for the current chroma block on the basis of the chroma QP; and generating a reconstructed picture on the basis of the residual samples, wherein the CU chroma QP offset-related information includes a CU chroma QP offset flag and a CU chroma QP offset index for the current chroma block. |
| US12088805B2 |
Context adaptive transform set
Systems and methods for coding and decoding of a coded bitstream is provided. A method includes encoding a block of a picture. The encoding includes selecting a transform set based on at least one neighboring sample from one or more previously encoded neighboring blocks or from a previously encoded picture and transforming coefficients of the block using a transform from the transform set. |
| US12088804B2 |
Method and device for encoding/decoding video signal by using optimized conversion based on multiple graph-based model
The present invention, with respect to a method of processing video data, provides a method of processing video data, provides a method characterized by comprising the steps of: performing a clustering for the video data; generating at least one data cluster as a result of the clustering; generating at least one Graph laplacian matrix corresponding to the at least one data cluster; performing conversion optimization on the basis of multiple graph-based models, wherein the multiple graph-based models respectively include at least one graph laplacian matrix; and generating an optimized conversion matrix according to the results of performing the conversion optimization. |
| US12088802B2 |
Encoder, decoder, encoding method, and decoding method
An encoder includes circuitry and memory coupled to the circuitry. The circuitry in operation: determines whether the shape of a current chroma block to be split satisfies a first condition; generates one or more second candidates for a block partitioning method by eliminating one or more predetermined candidates from a plurality of first candidates for a block partitioning method when the current chroma block satisfies the first condition; selects a block partitioning method from among the one or more second candidates; and splits the current chroma block according to the block partitioning method selected. |
| US12088801B2 |
Method and apparatus for temporal filter in video coding
Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video processing. In some examples, an apparatus for video processing includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry determines one or more parameters of a temporal filter based on video contents in an uncompressed video. The uncompressed video includes a sequence of frames. Then, the processing circuitry applies the temporal filter with the determined parameter on a first pixel in a first frame to determine a filtered value for the first pixel based on the first pixel in the first frame and second pixels in a group of reference frames for the first frame. Further, the processing circuitry encodes a filtered video that includes the filtered value for the first pixel in the first frame to generate a coded video bitstream that carries the filtered video. |
| US12088798B2 |
Dynamic image decoding device, dynamic image decoding method, dynamic image decoding program, dynamic image encoding device, dynamic image encoding method, and dynamic image encoding program
In order to provide efficient coding technology with a low load, a picture decoding device includes a spatial motion information candidate derivation unit configured to derive a spatial motion information candidate from motion information of a block neighboring a decoding target block in a space domain, a temporal motion information candidate derivation unit configured to derive a temporal motion information candidate from motion information of a block neighboring a decoding target block in a time domain, and a history-based motion information candidate derivation unit configured to derive a history-based motion information candidate from a memory for retaining motion information of a decoded block, wherein the temporal motion information candidate is compared with neither the spatial motion information candidate nor the history-based motion information candidate with respect to the motion information. |
| US12088797B2 |
Hypothetical reference decoder for gradual decoding refresh
A video coding mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes encoding into a bitstream a gradual decoding refresh (GDR) access unit (AU) and a buffering period (BP) supplemental enhancement information (SEI) message associated with the GDR AU. A hypothetical reference decoder (HRD) is initialized based on the BP SEI message. A HRD conformance test is performed on the bitstream using the HRD. The bitstream is stored for communication toward a decoder. |
| US12088788B2 |
Method and device for encoding and decoding intra-frame prediction
A method and a device for encoding and decoding infra prediction are disclosed. An image decoding method for performing intra prediction comprises the steps of: receiving a bitstream including data on prediction modes of a current block and a block adjacent to the current block; extracting the data from the received bitstream so as to confirm the prediction mode of the adjacent block; determining whether a boundary pixel within the adjacent block can be used as a reference pixel for the current block in consideration of the prediction mode of the adjacent block; obtaining the reference pixel of the current block according to the determined result; generating a prediction block predicted in the frame on the basis of the obtained reference pixel; and decoding the current block by using the generated prediction block. |
| US12088782B2 |
Video quality estimation apparatus, video quality estimation method and program
A video quality estimation device for estimating quality to be experienced by a user during viewing of a video includes a video quality estimation unit that calculates a video quality estimation value based on a parameter related to video quality of a high image quality region in the video, a parameter related to video quality of a low image quality region in the video, and a parameter related to a time for switching from a low image quality display state to a high image quality display state. |
| US12088781B2 |
Hyper-connected and synchronized AR glasses
Systems and methods are described for selectively sharing audio and video streams amongst electronic eyewear devices. Each electronic eyewear device includes a camera arranged to capture a video stream in an environment of the wearer, a microphone arranged to capture an audio stream in the environment of the wearer, and a display. A processor of each electronic eyewear device executes instructions to establish an always-on session with other electronic eyewear devices and selectively shares an audio stream, a video stream, or both with other electronic eyewear devices in the session. Each electronic eyewear device also generates and receives annotations from other users in the session for display with the selectively shared video stream on the display of the electronic eyewear device that provided the selectively shared video stream. The annotation may include manipulation of an object in the shared video stream or overlay images registered with the shared video stream. |
| US12088780B2 |
Imaging apparatus and image sensor array
An imaging apparatus including (A) an imaging lens; and (B) an image sensor array in which a plurality of image sensor units are arrayed, wherein, a single image sensor unit includes a single microlens and a plurality of image sensors light passing through the imaging lens and reaching each image sensor unit passes through the microlens and forms an image on the plurality of image sensors constituting the image sensor unit, an inter-unit light shielding layer is formed between the image sensor units themselves, and a light shielding layer is not formed between the image sensor units which constitute the image sensor unit. |
| US12088779B2 |
Optical flow based omnidirectional stereo video processing method
A video processing method, including: acquiring a plurality of raw videos, the plurality of raw videos being videos acquired by a plurality of dynamic image recorders arranged according to preset locations; determining an overlapping region between every two adjacent raw videos according to preset rules corresponding to the preset locations, the adjacent raw videos being the raw videos acquired by the dynamic image recorders arranged adjacent to each other; performing multi-stage optical flow calculation on the raw videos in each overlapping region to obtain a plurality of pieces of target optical flow information; and splicing the overlapping region of every two adjacent raw videos based on the target optical flow information to obtain target videos. |
| US12088776B2 |
Video generation apparatus, method and program
A video generation device includes: an object extraction unit that extracts an object area from a captured video in a space; a spatial position tracking unit that detects an article from three-dimensional position measurement data in the space, applies identification information to the article, and calculates a three-dimensional spatial position of the article using the three-dimensional position measurement data; a position information merging unit that links the object area to the identification information of the article to associate the three-dimensional spatial position with the object area; a depth expression unit that generates a depth expression video of only the object area with which the three-dimensional spatial position has been associated, a depth of the video being able to be adjusted in the depth expression video; and a feedback unit 15 that transmits information indicating a method for reducing blurring generated in the object area of the depth expression video. |
| US12088772B2 |
Interactive three-dimensional (3D) color histograms
Techniques for interactively determining/visualizing the color content of a source image and how the corresponding image data is mapped to device colors are described herein. For example, the color content of a digital image can be converted between different color spaces to identify gamut limitations of an output device (e.g., a printing assembly), discover color(s) that cannot be accurately reproduced, etc. Color space conversions enable the transformation of the color content of the digital image from device-specific colorants to a device-independent representation (and vice versa). In some embodiments, these transformations are facilitated using lookup tables that are implemented in graphical processing unit-resident memory. |
| US12088769B2 |
Information processing system for performing collection and aggregate calculation of operation history data about print processing in a printer
An information processing system includes a reading device configured to perform reading processing for reading an original, and one or more controllers configured to function as an acquisition unit that acquires a number of processing operations per unit time period of the reading processing, and an acquisition unit that acquires operation rate information about the reading device based on the number of processing operations per unit time period of the reading processing and a predetermined number of processing operations of the reading processing. |
| US12088768B2 |
Image forming system
An image forming system includes an image forming unit, a sheet folding unit, a sheet discharge tray, and a control unit. For the print job in which a first sheet bundle and a second sheet bundle are discharged onto the sheet discharge tray, the control unit is configured to selectively execute a first image forming mode or a second image forming mode. The first image forming mode is a mode in which a page order is controlled in such a manner that page numbers of sheets included in the second sheet bundle are larger than page numbers of sheets included in the first sheet bundle. The second image forming mode is a mode in which a page order is controlled in such a manner that page numbers of sheets included in the first sheet bundle are larger than page numbers of sheets included in the second sheet bundle. |
| US12088762B2 |
Systems and methods for videoconferencing with spatial audio
A system may provide for the generation of spatial audio for audiovisual conferences, video conferences, etc. (referred to herein simply as “conferences”). Spatial audio may include audio encoding and/or decoding techniques in which a sound source may be specified at a location, such as on a two-dimensional plane and/or within a three-dimensional field, and/or in which a direction or target for a given sound source may be specified. A conference participant's position within a conference user interface (“UI”) may be set as the source of sound associated with the conference participant, such that different conference participants may be associated with different sound source positions within the conference UI. |
| US12088760B2 |
Intelligent speech-enabled scripting
A system comprises an applications server configured to communicatively couple to a softswitch, a resource server, and a database. The applications server is configured to receive, from the softswitch, an indication that a call from a calling party directed to a called number was received and determine, in response to the indication that the call was received, whether to route the call to an available agent or to a speech-enabled intelligent script associated with one of the called number or the calling party. The applications server is configured to instruct the softswitch to route the call to the speech-enabled intelligent script in response to a determination to route the call to the speech-enabled intelligent script. The applications server is configured to instruct the softswitch to route the call to the available agent in response to a determination to route the call to the available agent. |
| US12088759B2 |
Vulnerable callee monitoring system
A method comprising: monitoring, by a computing system, a callee device for missed phone calls from a caller; determining, by the computing system, based on a behavioral history of the callee, callee health parameters of the callee, and a number of the missed phone calls from the caller, whether an unresponsiveness condition is satisfied; and based on a determination that the unresponsiveness condition is satisfied and in response to a missed phone call from the caller, causing a caller device to present callee health data to the caller. |
| US12088757B1 |
Client-specific control of shared telecommunications services
Aspects are directed toward use of data communications server(s) and a Platform as a Service (PaaS) interface to provide remote services for endpoint devices of a plurality disparate client entities. In one example, an apparatus includes a computing server to provide data communications for a plurality of endpoint devices respectively associated with a plurality of disparate client entities according to and responsive to client-specific sets of control data. The apparatus also includes a processing circuit configured to adjust routing of the communications by the computing server, in response to call event data generated by the computing server, by generating the client-specific sets of control data for each client entity according to a respective set of directives. |
| US12088753B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing content
A method of providing content in a terminal includes obtaining a first message that is input through a user interface of the terminal that is provided by a messaging application that executes a messaging service in the terminal; generating content based on the first message, and a second message stored in the terminal; and providing the generated content via the terminal. |
| US12088752B1 |
Multi-functional mobile phone holder
Disclosed is a multi-functional mobile phone holder, including a placing portion and a supporting portion rotationally connected to the supporting portion, where the supporting portion includes a main supporting plate, a left supporting plate and a right supporting plate, the main supporting plate is provided with a first main inclined surface and a second main inclined surface, the left supporting plate is provided with a left inclined surface, and the right supporting plate is provided with a right inclined surface; and the left supporting plate rotates with an axis P1 perpendicular to the first main inclined surface as a rotation axis, and the right supporting plate rotates by a certain angle with an axis P2 perpendicular to the second main inclined surface as a rotation axis, such that the main, left and right supporting plates are separated from each other two by two to support the placing portion. |
| US12088750B2 |
Display screen assembly and mobile terminal
A display screen assembly and a mobile terminal are provided and include a display screen and a housing, the housing includes a bottom wall and side walls disposed around the bottom wall, the side walls disposed around the bottom wall are provided with positioning ribs configured to prevent the display screen from being in contact with the side walls, gaps are provided between the positioning ribs and the display screen, and a top of the positioning ribs is not higher than a top of the backlight plate. |
| US12088744B2 |
Mobile terminal
A mobile terminal comprises: a first frame; a second frame configured to make a sliding movement in a first direction with regard to the first frame, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a rotating gear coupled to the second frame to be able to rotate around an axis of rotation extending in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction; a flexible display unit comprising a first area coupled to the front surface of the first frame and a second area which is bent while surrounding the rotating gear; a first flexible rack gear extending from the first frame in the first direction, the first flexible rack gear being positioned between the flexible display unit and the second frame and being bent while surrounding the rotating gear; and a second flexible rack gear coupled to the back surface of the flexible display unit so as to engage with the rotating gear and rotate accordingly. When expanded, the mobile terminal can be stably supported, thereby solving the problem of sagging of the flexible display unit, or the problem of an error occurring during a touch input. |
| US12088742B2 |
Anti-trapdoor-leakage on-chain data restoration system and method thereof
The present invention provides an anti-trapdoor-leakage on-chain data restoration system, at least comprising: a blockchain node, for broadcasting transaction data of a request-initiating person to blockchain nodes and proposer nodes in other groups, respectively; and a proposer node, for performing computation of a Chameleon-Hash function using a key set that is generated by a key-generating module provided in the proposer node, packaging the transaction data to generate a new block, and distributing the new block to all the blockchain nodes so that the blockchain nodes update their respective underlying ledgers according to the new blocks broadcasted by the proposer. The system of the present invention not only realizes such functions as restoration and editing of the transaction data, but also protects operational security and reliability of blockchains. |
| US12088741B2 |
Mutual authentication protocol for systems with low-throughput communication links, and devices for performing the same
Discussed is a mutual authentication protocol, and systems, methods and devices implementing the same. Such a protocol may be used, as a non-limiting example, by devices coupled by low throughput connections for speedy authentication to establish a secure communication session. |
| US12088737B2 |
Method to establish an application level SSL certificate hierarchy between master node and capacity nodes based on hardware level certificate hierarchy
An intelligent method of mutual validation between a cluster manager and a new node, also enabling automatic signing of an application certificate for the new node. A root certificate authority is embedded in a cluster manager at the factory. The certificate includes the cluster manager serial number. Similarly, a certificate is embedded in an appliance to be joined as a new node, the certificate including the appliance's serial number. When requesting to join the cluster, the node sends its certificate to the cluster manager. The cluster manager verifies that the serial number in the certificate matches a serial number in its white list and validates the certificate ownership by the node. Conversely, the cluster manager sends its certificate to the node, so that the node can verify its communicating with a valid cluster manager. The node can then ask the manager to sign its application certificate, and the manager uses its root certificate authority to sign the certificate. |
| US12088734B2 |
Quantum-safe blockchain vault system
Arrangements of the present disclosure relate to a method for securing data located in a blockchain having a plurality of blocks. The method includes creating a pointer within a block of the plurality of blocks, the pointer pointing to a security vault located external to the blockchain. The method further includes securing a copy of the block within the security vault by wrapping the security vault in a plurality of layers of different digital signatures. |
| US12088731B2 |
Program signing method
A program signing method is provided to include: determining whether the signing program is tampered with; if not, obtaining a releasing hash that is related to a to-be-released program, and transmitting the releasing hash to a signature server unit, so as to make the signature server unit acquire a releasing digital signature based on the releasing hash and transmit the releasing digital signature to the processing module; and, upon receipt of the releasing digital signature, executing the signing program to generate a signed to-be-released program. |
| US12088728B2 |
Secure controller area network in vehicles
A system for implementing a secure controller area network (CAN) in a vehicle includes a first electronic controller unit (ECU) dedicated to control a first electronic component of a vehicle, wherein the first ECU comprises a first CAN identification (ID) and a first key. The system may also include a second ECU dedicated to control a second electronic component of the vehicle. The first ECU is to send the first key to the second ECU, and the first ECU is to encrypt the first CAN ID portion of a secure CAN message using the first key. The second ECU is to decrypt the first CAN ID portion of the secure CAN message using the first key from the message table. |
| US12088725B2 |
Authentication through use of an unforgeable hash function based credential
Disclosed is a method, a device, and/or a system of authentication through use of an unforgeable hash function-based credential. In one embodiment, method for electronic authentication includes receiving an authentication request including an identity claim from a first device, the identity claim including a device root hash computed by a hash function using inputs comprising a previously calculated hash value of the device. The method retrieves data of a user profile associated with the first device, the user profile including a profile root hash computed by the hash function using inputs comprising a previously calculated hash value of the user profile. The method extracts the profile root hash and compares the device root hash with the profile root hash. The method determines that the device root hash and the profile root hash are not identical, denies the authentication request, and optionally locks the user profile. |
| US12088723B2 |
Verifying a computing device after transport
One example provides a method for authenticating a computing device received from a manufacturer, the method including establishing a secured connection with the computing device, receiving, from the computing device, a first set of security artifacts, and retrieving, from a secure cloud storage location, a second set of security artifacts, the second set of security artifacts including the EK public key and the PCR values for the computing device obtained during manufacturing. The method further comprises, when the first set of security artifacts matches the second set of security artifacts, then verifying the computing device as trusted and permitting communication between the computing device and a secured computing environment, and when the first set of security artifacts does not match the second set of security artifacts, then not verifying the computing device as trusted and not permitting communication between the computing device and the secured computing environment. |
| US12088722B2 |
Method for executing a computer program by means of an electronic apparatus
A method for executing a computer program includes incorporating, into metadata of a block containing a line of code to be accessed using a pointer, a first pointer identifier associated with the line of code to be accessed, then obtaining a pointer including a first range of bits containing the address of the line of code to be accessed, and a different second range of bits containing a second pointer identifier, then verifying that the second pointer identifier contained in the obtained pointer corresponds to the first pointer identifier associated with the line of code to be accessed and contained in the metadata of the loaded block, and when the first and second pointer identifiers do not correspond, then the security module triggers signaling of an execution fault. |
| US12088720B2 |
System for dynamically tracking resources using non-fungible tokens
Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for dynamically tracking resources using non-fungible tokens. The present invention is configured to electronically receive, over a distributed computing network from a computing device of a user, a request for a non-fungible token (NFT) for a resource, wherein the resource is a physical object; initiate a non-fungible token (NFT) generator on the resource in response to receiving the request; extract resource information from the resource; generate, using the NFT generator, the NFT, wherein the NFT comprises at least the resource information; and record the NFT for the resource on a distributed ledger. |
| US12088715B2 |
System and method to enable a secure communication
The proposed system employs an architectural arrangement of a plurality of relevant functional element to enable a secure communication. An artificial intelligence (AI) server is communicably coupled with a first local network server, a second local network server, a first computing device and a second computing device over a communication network interface. The AI server, first local network server, the second local network server is arranged to perform one or more security orchestration before transmission of the received encrypted data packet. The first computing device is arranged to receive the transmitted encryption key and the first self-destruction code, from the AI server, associated with the first communication request. Similarly, the second computing device receive the communicated acquired TEDP, the decryption key and the second self-destruction code, perform decryption, execution of the second self-destruction code to destroy the decryption key and triggers an execution command to execute the first self-destruction code to destroy the encryption key. |
| US12088712B2 |
System and method for encrypting memory transactions
A method of encrypting a memory transaction include, using a computing device operating a processor, encrypting a set of buffers to be transmitted, each buffer encrypted using an encryption key of a set of encryption keys. |
| US12088708B2 |
Phase coder-decoder for quantum key distribution, and corresponding codec apparatus and system
A phase coder-decoder for quantum key distribution including a beam splitter, two reflecting devices with an orthogonal rotation of polarization optically coupled with the beam splitter via two arms, and a phase modulator provided on one of the two arms. The reflecting devices including a polarization beam splitter having an input and two output ports, and coupled to a corresponding arm via the input port, the output ports optically coupled to each other via a polarization maintaining optical fiber twisted by 90 degrees such that optical pulses output by the output ports are coupled to an axis of the polarization maintaining optical fiber for transmission. The phase coder-decoder is configured to stably perform interference on input optical pulses with an arbitrary polarization state for coding and decoding purpose. |
| US12088707B2 |
Continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) method and system
A continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) method and system is provided. The CV-QKD method includes: step 1: transmitting a quantum signal and a local oscillation signal synchronously based on time and polarization multiplexing, and performing detection to obtain detection data; and step 2: compensating for the detection data based on a phase compensation algorithm and public data. In this way, a phase can be compensated accurately in channel fading, so as to improve performance of the CV-QKD system. |
| US12088706B2 |
Device securing communications using two post-quantum cryptography key encapsulation mechanisms
A network and a device can support secure sessions with both (i) a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) key encapsulation mechanism (KEM) and (ii) forward secrecy. The device can generate (i) an ephemeral public key (ePK.device) and private key (eSK.device) and (ii) send ePK.device with first KEM parameters to the network. The network can (i) conduct a first KEM with ePK.device to derive a first asymmetric ciphertext and first shared secret, and (ii) generate a first symmetric ciphertext for PK.server and second KEM parameters using the first shared secret. The network can send the first asymmetric ciphertext and the first symmetric ciphertext to the device. The network can receive (i) a second symmetric ciphertext comprising “double encrypted” second asymmetric ciphertext for a second KEM with SK.server, and (ii) a third symmetric ciphertext. The network can decrypt the third symmetric ciphertext using the second asymmetric ciphertext. |
| US12088704B1 |
Systems and methods for quantum entangled random key exchange
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for secure key exchange. An example method includes receiving, by communications hardware of a first device, a message from a second device. The example method also includes encrypting, by data protection circuitry of the first device, the message using a first key shared between the first device and a third device, wherein the first key is derived based at least on a first random bit set known to the first device and the third device. The example method also includes causing transmission, by the communications hardware of the first device, of the encrypted message to the third device. |
| US12088702B2 |
Systems and methods for adaptive recursive descent data redundancy
Systems and methods for adaptive recursive descent data redundancy are described herein. In one embodiment, a method can include identifying the data object or file for Quantum Fragmentation, determining, via a first portion of a Quantum Fragmentation instance, a factor of fragmentation for the data object or file, transforming the data object or file into a plurality of first data fragments according to the factor of fragmentation by applying one or more cryptographic processing, integrity checking, and resilient fragmentation schemes, via the first portion of the Quantum Fragmentation instance, and persisting, via the first portion of the Quantum Fragmentation instance, each of the plurality of first data fragments to a data store of a plurality of available Cloud or other data stores or to a subsequent portion of the Quantum Fragmentation instance, wherein the persistence for each of the first data fragment occurs independently from the other first data fragments. |
| US12088701B2 |
Secure consensus over a limited connection
A method of validating a multi-party consensus over a limited connection comprising a validating device configured to transmit a query having a finite number of possible valid answers to a plurality of computing nodes via a unidirectional secure communication channel, receive a limited length string computed based on an aggregated response aggregating a plurality of responses each computed for a multi-party consensus answer to the query by each of at least some of the plurality of computing nodes using a respective secret component, compute a plurality of locally computed strings each computed based on a respective one of the finite number of possible valid answers using an aggregated secret aggregating the plurality of secret components, validate the multi-party consensus answer by comparing the received limited length string to each of the plurality of locally computed strings and initiating one or more operations according to an outcome of the validation. |
| US12088698B2 |
System and method for securely delivering keys and encrypting content in cloud computing environments
A cloud-based system and method for encrypting media content is disclosed. The system comprises a key server microservice, for receiving control word requests and for generating encoded control words and a software encryption microservice, communicatively coupled to the key server microservices, the encryption microservice for receiving the media content, for generating the control word requests, for receiving the encoded control words, and for white-box encrypting the media content according to the generated encoded control words. |
| US12088697B1 |
Systems and methods for protecting the security of authentication credentials utilized to access sensitive data during online transactions
The disclosed computer-implemented method for protecting the security of authentication credentials utilized to access sensitive data during online transactions may include (i) registering, utilizing a set of cryptographic keys, a proxy service with a third-party service provider of sensitive online transactions, (ii) identifying user credentials for accessing the third-party service provider, (iii) encrypting the user credentials utilizing the set of cryptographic keys, (iv) sending the encrypted user credentials in a request for authentication tokens, (v) accessing, responsive to the request, the authentication tokens for sharing with an access manager of the user credentials, and (vi) performing a security action that protects against a data privacy invasion by utilizing the authentication tokens to validate a user requesting access to a website hosted by the third-party service provider without the user credentials. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US12088692B2 |
Systems and methods for maintaining transferability of title via blockchain
The present embodiments relate to systems and methods for using a blockchain to record information related to the lifecycle of a vehicle associated with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or other vehicle identifier. For example, the VIN lifecycle process may be used to ensure the transferability of title, including when information relevant to transferability is not easily determinable, such as after a collision occurs. The systems and methods may include the reception of a mileage report corresponding to a vehicle and updating a blockchain to associate the vehicle with mileage information. The systems and methods described herein may allow for using a blockchain which gives the option for private information, and permissioned participants in the blockchain. In particular, the systems and methods allow for a distributed consensus amongst businesses, consumers, and authorities, as to the validity of information and transactions stored on the blockchain. |
| US12088691B2 |
Clock and data recovery circuit, method and apparatus
Disclosed are a clock and data recovery circuit, method and apparatus. The circuit comprises a receiving module for receiving an analog signal; a first equalization module connected to the receiving module, the first equalization module comprising a first totalizer and a second totalizer; a first sampling module connected to an output end of the first totalizer, the first sampling module comprising a first edge sampler and a second edge sampler that are connected to the output end of the first totalizer, respectively; a second sampling module connected to an output end of the second totalizer; a data processing module connected to both the first sampling module and the second sampling module; a clock recovery module connected to the data processing module; and an output module connected to the clock recovery module. In the present application, by means of the manner, a phase can be adjusted using a bias voltage, thereby accurately recovering clock information. |
| US12088689B2 |
Data acquisition device and data acquisition method
A data acquisition device includes a valid data acquirer configured to acquire valid data from communication data based on an analysis parameter including an offset from a head of the communication data to the valid data and a data length of the valid data and output the acquired valid data. |
| US12088687B2 |
Hierarchical data exchange management system
According to some embodiments, a system to facilitate hierarchical data exchange may include an aggregation platform data store containing electronic records. A data aggregation platform may collect, from a plurality of data source devices, information associated with a plurality of data sources and store the collected information into the aggregation platform data store. The data aggregation platform may also receive a data request from a data consumer device, and, responsive to the received data request, determine a precision tier associated with the data request. The data aggregation platform may then automatically calculate a resource value for the data request based on the precision tier. It may then be arranged for information from the aggregation platform data store to be modified and transmitted to the data consumer device. |
| US12088684B2 |
System and method for improving internet communication by using intermediate nodes
A method for fetching a content from a web server to a client device is disclosed, using tunnel devices serving as intermediate devices. The client device accesses an acceleration server to receive a list of available tunnel devices. The requested content is partitioned into slices, and the client device sends a request for the slices to the available tunnel devices. The tunnel devices in turn fetch the slices from the data server, and send the slices to the client device, where the content is reconstructed from the received slices. A client device may also serve as a tunnel device, serving as an intermediate device to other client devices. Similarly, a tunnel device may also serve as a client device for fetching content from a data server. The selection of tunnel devices to be used by a client device may be in the acceleration server, in the client device, or in both. The partition into slices may be overlapping or non-overlapping, and the same slice (or the whole content) may be fetched via multiple tunnel devices. |
| US12088680B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
An information processing apparatus includes a receiving unit, a determining unit, and a transmission controller. The receiving unit receives a notification to inquire about a state of a user of the information processing apparatus, which is portable, from a different information processing apparatus. If the notification is received by the receiving unit, the determining unit determines whether communication from the other information processing apparatus is acceptable in the state of the user. If the determination unit determines that the communication from the other information processing apparatus is not acceptable in the state of the user, the transmission controller controls transmission so as not to transmit the state of the user. |
| US12088677B2 |
Systems and methods for asynchronous and synchronous network communication
In some aspects, a methods and systems may combine asynchronous and synchronous messaging infrastructure such that a single system can send messages both asynchronously and synchronously when needed. A system may implement an asynchronous system that is able to determine whether a message should be sent asynchronously or synchronously. If a message is to be sent synchronously, the asynchronous system may emulate a synchronous system by holding a network connection open and/or removing a default callback uniform resource locator (URL) from a data structure used in sending the message. |
| US12088676B2 |
Integrated broadband network gateway (BNG) device for providing a BNG control plane for one or more distributed BNG user plane devices
In some implementations, an integrated broadband network gateway (BNG) device may communicate management information with a particular distributed BNG user plane device. The integrated BNG device may communicate control packets with the particular distributed BNG user plane device. The integrated BNG device may communicate session control and state information with the particular distributed BNG user plane device. The management information, the control packets, and the session control and state information may be communicated via respective interfaces between the integrated BNG device and the particular distributed BNG user plane device. Accordingly, the integrated BNG device may provide a BNG control plane for the particular distributed BNG user plane device. |
| US12088675B1 |
Systems and methods for reestablishing communication to resume a process based on inferred intent
A system may include a communication device that may enable a user to complete a digital form via a first communication session. The system may include a processor that may determine that the user has not completed the digital form, determine one or more issues associated with the user not completing the digital form based on a progress point associated with the digital form, determine a communication channel to use to follow up with the user regarding the digital form based on a data profile associated with the user, the one or more issues, or both, and establish a second communication session with the user via the communication channel to present the digital form at the progress point, such that the user can continue to complete the digital form using the second communication session. |
| US12088673B1 |
Methods and systems for registering a digital command in a multi-application
This disclosure relates to methods for registering a command in a multi-application network. The methods include: determining a computing operation for the multi-application network; receiving a command associated with the computing operation for a digital request data object; encapsulating, in a registration object: first semantic or syntactic data associated with the first command, a digital path to a first application for executing the first computing operation, and context data associated with the first command; and storing, in a database, the first registration object. In addition, the methods include: receiving a first input; analyzing the first input to determine second semantic or syntactic data; determining the first command associated with the first computing operation; accessing the first registration object based on the determined first command; and accessing, based on the digital path of the first registration object, a first application for the first computing operation. |
| US12088672B1 |
Efficient and secured access to in-vehicle end nodes across a vehicle fleet
The present disclosure relates to a server, a relay, and an in-vehicle end node that enable an efficient deployment of software updates for in-vehicle network end nodes. |
| US12088668B2 |
Centralized management of containerized applications deployed on distributed gateways
This application discloses a server to transmit an embedded application to a remote gateway device. The embedded application, when executed, prompts the remote gateway device to generate application messages including information associated with the execution of the embedded application by the remote gateway device. The server is configured to track the execution of the embedded application in the remote gateway device to determine operational states of the embedded application based, at least in part, on the application messages received from the remote gateway device. The server is configured to generate a parameter message for transmission to the remote gateway device based, at least in part, on the operational states of the embedded application deployed in the remote gateway device. The parameter message is configured to prompt the remote gateway device to transmit an application parameter associated with the execution of the embedded application. |
| US12088665B2 |
Data replication processing method between management modules in rugged environment
There is provided a method of data replication between management modules in a rugged environment. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an edge server management module replication method includes: a step of collecting, by a first management module, environment information of an edge server; a step of managing, by the first management module, the edge server, based on the collected environmental information; a first storage step of storing, by the first management module, management data related to the edge server in a repository of the first management module; and a second storage step of storing, by a second management module, the management data stored at the first storage step in a repository of the second management module. Accordingly, the time required to respond to an error occurring in a severe industrial site can be minimized through data replication processing between replicated edge management modules in a rugged environment, so that a continuous edge service can be provided without interruption. |
| US12088655B1 |
Systems and methods for detecting real-time delays in electronic communications over computer networks in an ongoing manner and in environments in which users have no access to intermediary devices using a parallel processing stream
Systems and methods for improvements for processing electronic communications over computer networks. As one example, systems and methods may ensure real-time (and/or near real-time) processing of electronic communications over computer networks by detecting real-time delays in electronic communications over computer networks in an ongoing manner and in environments in which users have no access to intermediary devices using a parallel processing stream. |
| US12088654B1 |
Network latency impact reduction
A system and/or method that can reduce impact of network latency can be provided. Information associated with a user device participating in an online meeting can be determined, for user devices connecting to the online meeting. Based on the information, the user devices can be grouped. For each of the user devices in a group, network quality associated with network connection between a user device in the group and a server managing the online meeting can be evaluated. Based on the network quality, at least one user device in the group can be designated to operate as a sharer device to at least one other user device in the group. The sharer device can be caused to stream data directly from the server during the online meeting. That one other user device can be caused to connect with and stream data from the sharer device. |
| US12088649B2 |
Adaptive content masking during web conferencing meetings
Adaptive content masking is provided. Content visibility customizations are applied to a view of shared information by respective participants during screen sharing in a web conferencing meeting using content visibility control settings. Content visibility is adjusted via adaptive learning based on frequency and type of screen sharing previously completed between a content presenter and respective participants of the web conferencing meeting. Content masking is applied adaptively based on monitoring the shared information and correlating the shared information with respective participants by retrieving meeting information prior to the web conferencing meeting and retrieving screen capture attributes from metadata of the web conferencing meeting that are mapped to the shared information being displayed on screens corresponding to respective participants. |
| US12088646B1 |
User grouping via immersive add-on applications for extended video conferencing experiences and feedback
Enhancing a video conference that is provided by video conference software includes a subset of participants of the video conference using a particular add-on application that is compatible with the video conference software, the add-on application obtaining communication parameters from the video conference software, discovering the subset of the participants, and the add-on application using the communication parameters from the video conference software to provide at least some of the subset of the participants with private communication that is independent of communication capabilities provided by the video conference software and to provide at least one visual indication to each of the subset of participants. The add-on application may provide specific data to the video conference software. The video conference software may provide the specific data to particular participants of the video conference independently of whether any of the particular participants have the add-on application. |
| US12088640B2 |
Video media playing method and apparatus
A video media playing method includes: A media server receives a call request message from originating UE, where the call request message includes first session description protocol (SDP) information of the originating UE; the media server receives a first response message returned by terminating user equipment (UE); the media server determines, based on the first response message, that the terminating UE does not support a resource reservation mechanism/procedure; the media server sends a second response message to the originating UE, where the second response message includes second SDP information used to respond to the first SDP information; and the media server performs video media negotiation with the originating UE through the resource reservation mechanism/procedure. |
| US12088639B2 |
Enriched calling
Systems and methods of providing enriched call elements within outbound voice or video calls using rich communication services (RCS) are disclosed. The techniques include initiating a voice or video call from a first RCS-compatible device to a second RCS-compatible device, automatically sending an RCS invite or instant message including enriched call elements added from a business data server or from the first RCS-compatible device to the second RCS-compatible device, and presenting an indication of the enriched call elements to a user of the second RCS-compatible device concurrent with or prior to answering the voice or video call. Such enriched call elements may include location data, call priority data, call subject matter data, electronic images, or video clips. |
| US12088638B2 |
Systems and methods for a webinar backstage
Provided herein are methods and systems for a webinar backstage. A method may include receiving, from a first client device, webinar access information. The first client device may be identified based on the webinar access information. The method may also include transmitting, to the first client device, webinar backstage access information, and transmitting to the first client device: a first set of audio and video streams corresponding to a webinar mainstage and a second set of audio and video streams corresponding to a webinar backstage. |
| US12088637B2 |
System and method for sharing media resources for network based communication
A system and a method to facilitate sharing media resources of a computing device with a data device integrated with the system are described for enabling a network based communication with a remote device. The system receives a device information pertaining to available computing devices through a discovery manager. The system selects the computing device from the available computing devices. The system enables to initiate a communication between the data device and the remote device. Upon initiation of the communication, the system receives communication data from the computing device, wherein the communication data are obtained using the shared resources of the computing device. The system transmits the received communication data to the remote device for facilitating the network based communication with the remote device. |
| US12088635B2 |
Electronic access control system
Systems and methods for providing controlled access to a system by a user device include receiving, from a user device, a request including a current context. The method includes receiving a request for access to a computing resource, the request including a current context, the current context defining a user space and a resource space. The user device evaluates the current context against a security policy. The user device determines that the user device is permitted to access the computing resource based on the request in response to the evaluating the current context against the security policy. In response to determining that the user device is permitted to access the computing resource, accessing the computing resource as requested. |
| US12088634B2 |
Establishing a secure communication link
This disclosure is directed to devices, systems, and techniques for establishing a secure connection between two or more devices. In some examples, a device is configured for wireless communication. The device comprises signal reception circuitry configured to receive communications transmitted according to at least a first communication protocol, communication circuitry configured for wireless communication according to at least a second communication protocol, and processing circuitry electrically coupled to the signal reception circuitry and the communication circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive, via the signal reception circuitry, a first signal according to the first communication protocol. In response to receiving the first signal, the processing circuitry is further configured to transmit, via the communication circuitry, a second signal according to the second communication protocol and establish a secure link according to the second communication protocol. |
| US12088630B2 |
Securing network devices against network vulnerabilities
A method including receiving, by a security device from a network device, an initial security instruction set including a plurality of initial security instructions associated with operation of the security device; receiving, by the security device from the network device, an event signal associated with the security device carrying out a network-facing operation; transmitting, by the security device to the network device based on receiving the event signal, a security instruction associated with the security device carrying out the network-facing operation, the security instruction being from among the plurality of initial security instructions; receiving, by the security device from the network device based on transmitting the security instruction, communication information to enable the security device to carry out the network-facing operation; and carrying out, by the security device, the network-facing operation based on utilizing the communication information is disclosed. Various other aspects are contemplated. |
| US12088628B2 |
Cross-plane monitoring intent and policy instantiation for network analytics and assurance
In one embodiment, an access policy enforcement service receives a user authentication request from an end-user device. The access policy enforcement service identifies a telemetry collection intent from the user authentication request. The access policy enforcement service determines a monitoring policy based on the telemetry collection intent identified from the user authentication request. The access policy enforcement service configures, according to the monitoring policy, one or more telemetry collection agents to collect telemetry for traffic associated with the end-user device. |
| US12088625B2 |
Slowing requests from malicious network clients
A method and network are provided for monitoring a network during a DDoS attack. The method includes establishing a flow record for flows designated for tarpitting and a state machine, each state of multiple states of the state machine having an associated handler function. The handler function associated with a current state of a state machine associated with a flow is invoked to perform one or more actions associated with the flow or the flow record for applying at least one tarpitting technique of one or more candidate tarpitting techniques associated with the flow record, and return a next state, which is used to update the current state of the state machine. The handler function associated with the current state of the state machine is repeatedly invoked, wherein each invocation of the handler function potentially applies different tarpitting techniques. |
| US12088624B2 |
Identifying applications using images generated from network packets
In some embodiments, an example method may include capturing target data from a target flow of network packets between applications, generating a target image from the target data, and determining, based on the target image, an extent to which the target image matches one of a plurality of predetermined images in order to determine a likelihood that one or more of the applications matches one of a plurality of predetermined applications (e.g., applications that are predetermined to be malicious). |
| US12088623B2 |
Edge network-based account protection service
An account protection service to prevent user login or other protected endpoint request abuse. In one embodiment, the service collects user recognition data, preferably for each login attempt (e.g. data about the connection, session, and other relevant context), and it constructs a true user profile for each such user over time, preferably using the recognition data from successful logins. The profile evolves as additional recognition data is collected from successful logins. The profile is a model of what the user “looks like” to the system. For a subsequent login attempt, the system then calculates a true user score. This score represents how well the current user recognition data matches the model represented by the true user profile. The user recognition service is used to drive policy decisions and enforcement capabilities. Preferably, user recognition works in association with bot detection in a combined solution. |
| US12088612B2 |
Data inspection system and method
A system continuously stores, as machine learning data, metadata results associated with a previous cyber-attack, a previous inspection class policy definition at a time of the previous cyber-attack, and a result of a previous data protection operation taken upon indication of the previous cyber-attack; continuously monitors for a new security condition or event; detects the new security condition or event; determines an appropriate inspection class policy from a plurality of inspection class policies based on the new security condition or event; based on the determined inspection class policy and the machine learning training data, determines a specific class of inspection tool from a plurality of classes of inspection tools or a specific level of inspection from a plurality of different levels of inspection for the new security condition or event; and executes the specific class of inspection tool or the specific level of inspection using the specific class of inspection tool on a particular data object to be inspected. |
| US12088611B1 |
Systems and methods for training a machine learning model to detect beaconing communications
A computerized method is disclosed that includes operations of obtaining historical network traffic and preparing a training set of data by: applying security rules to the historical network traffic data to obtain a first filtered subset of network transmissions representing a first set of beaconing candidates that is labeled to form a first set of labeled results, applying a clustering logic to the historical network traffic data to obtain a second filtered subset of network transmissions representing a second set of beaconing candidates that is labeled to form a second set of labeled results, applying a machine learning model to the historical network traffic data to label the historical network traffic forming a third set of labeled results, wherein the first, second and third sets of labeled results are augmented to form an augmented labeled training set, and training a machine learning model using the augmented labeled training set. |
| US12088609B1 |
Investigative playbooks for cloud security events
Techniques for generating and utilizing investigative playbooks for cloud security events are described. Activity is detected indicative of a potential compromise in association with a resource of a multi-tenant cloud provider network. API calls originated by a client are determined to utilize API methods that exist within a set of known API methods included in a formal model of attack tactics. Responsive to both the detection and the determination, an investigative playbook is executed, based on the activity, that includes multiple logical tests to generate an attack report that can be presented to a user such as a security analyst for use in investigating cloud security events. |
| US12088606B2 |
System and method for detection of malicious network resources
A method and system for detection of malicious network resources in a distributed computer system are provided. The method comprises: receiving, by a first computing device, disposed inside the distributed computer system, an outbound traffic, detecting, by the first computing device, a suspicious external IP address in the outbound traffic, scanning, by the first computing device, a suspicious device located at the suspicious IP address to obtain a list of services running thereon, transmitting, by the first computing device, the suspicious IP address and the list of services to a second computing device disposed outside the distributed computer system, comparing, by the second computing device, the list of services with known malicious services, and in response to a match between at least one service from the list of services and a respective one of the known malicious services: determining the suspicious device, at the suspicious IP address, as being malicious. |
| US12088597B2 |
Method for verifying security technology deployment efficacy across a computer network
A method for monitoring endpoint devices affiliated with a computer network includes: for each security technology, accessing a set of objects generated by the security technology during a time interval and representing characteristics endpoint devices configured with the security technology, partitioning object groups representing individual endpoint devices, and aggregating characteristics represented in each object group into an endpoint device container associated with the security technology and containing identifying data and status data representing one endpoint device; identifying a first subset of endpoint devices configured with first and second security technologies based on correspondence between data contained endpoint device containers associated with the first and second security technologies; and identifying a second subset of endpoint devices configured with the first security technology and excluding the second security technology based on absence of correspondence between data contained in endpoint device containers associated with the first and second security technologies. |
| US12088592B2 |
Genome sharing
Sharing data is disclosed. In some cases, sharing data includes receiving a request to share data from a first account to a second account, receiving an indication of a plurality of first account profiles associated with the first account to share with the second account, and establishing sharing from the plurality of first account profiles to the second account, wherein sharing comprises the second account having read access to a subset of nonpublic data associated with the plurality of first account profiles. |
| US12088590B2 |
Secure keyboard resource limiting access of user input to destination resource requesting the user input
A secure keyboard resource executed in a network device detects a user input, and generates a user input data structure representing the user input relative to input options presented to the user, the user input data structure based on the secure keyboard resource identifying a position of the user input relative to the input options. The secure keyboard resource sends the user input data structure to one or more executable destination resources, having requested supply of the user input data structure responsive to a user selection, only via a corresponding data path providing the destination resource with access to the user input data structure, for execution of a service by the one or more executable destination resources based on the user input data structure. The secure keyboard resource thus minimizes spying by limiting access of the user input data structure to the destination resource via the data path. |
| US12088580B2 |
Device binding method and device
The present disclosure discloses a device binding method and device, used to resolve the issue of the prior art in which the operation of controlling a smart device in a certain position is cumbersome. The method of embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: a user terminal sending target address information to a server, the server encrypting the target address information, generating a verification password, and sending the verification password to the user terminal; the user terminal sending, by means of a transmission device, the verification password to a device to be bound; the device sending the received verification password and a device identifier of the device to the server; and if the verification password sent by the device is the same as the verification password generated by the server, the server binding the target address information corresponding to the received verification password to the device identifier. |
| US12088578B2 |
Cryptographically protected provision of a digital certificate
Provided is a method for the cryptographically protected provision of a digital certificate for a device, including the following steps: generating a one-time security ID according to a provided secret and at least one item of device-specific information; in a configuration device, transmitting the one-time security ID to the device; and in the device, generating an item of security information according to the one-time security ID; requesting a certificate by a request message, which contains an item of device-specific information and which is cryptographically protected by the security information, from an issuing authority; and at the issuing authority, checking the security information by the device-specific ID and the secret provided to the issuing authority; and transmitting a certificate to the device in the event of a positive check result. |
| US12088577B2 |
Systems and methods of remotely updating a multitude of IP connected devices
Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a scalable distributed computing and network system that is configured to install, update or revoke certificates in a multitude of passive devices in many isolated networks. Various embodiments may include a processor in a computing device associating a certificate profile with one or more passive devices in a plurality of passive devices in one or more isolated networks, generating a certificate signing request (CSR) message for each of the associated passive devices, sending the generated CSR messages to a certificate authority, receiving digital certificates from the certificate authority, and sending the received digital certificates to their respective associated passive devices. |
| US12088575B2 |
Systems and method for receiving information among computer systems without enabling log ins if the user identifiers are compromised
A system and method allows a matching system to mediate requests for information among different computer systems without storing information that can be used to log into those computer systems. |
| US12088565B2 |
Systems and methods for privacy preserving training and inference of decentralized recommendation systems from decentralized data
A system and method are disclosed for training a recommendation system. The method includes initiating, at a server device, an item-vector matrix V, wherein the item-vector matrix V includes a value m related to a total number of items across one or more client devices and a value d representing a hidden dimension, transmitting the item-vector matrix V to each client device, wherein each client device trains a local matrix factorization model using a respective user vector U and the item-vector matrix V to generate a respective set of gradients on each respective client device, receiving, via a secure multi-party compute protocol, and from each client device, the respective set of gradients, updating the item-vector matrix V using the respective set of gradients from each client device to generate an updated item-vector matrix V and downloading the updated item-vector matrix V to at least one client device. |
| US12088564B2 |
Secure computational and communications systems
The invention is directed to a cyber-attack proof, hack proof, two tier, bi-level computer system and methods. In particular, the invention protects against cyber-attacks and hacking. |
| US12088561B2 |
Application-layer service traffic communication using datacenter network fabric as proxy
A system for providing services for microservices applications is described herein. In an embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of container environments, each of which comprising a host node. A virtual fabric edge instance executes on each host node. The host nodes are interconnected through a plurality of switches. A fabric controller manages the plurality of switches and implements policies through the virtual fabric edge instances executing on each host node. The fabric controller additionally provides services for the application instances through the virtual fabric edge instances by routing traffic, data, queries from an application or proxy instance to another application or proxy instance in the container environment through the virtual fabric edge instances. |
| US12088560B2 |
Network context monitoring within service mesh containerization environment
A security monitor monitors network communications at a loopback interface of a pod in the container system. The pod includes a service mesh proxy and an application container. The application container includes computer-readable instructions and is initiated via a container service and is isolated using operating system-level virtualization. The application container communicates with the service mesh proxy using the loopback interface. The security monitor extracts network address and port information from packet data in the network communications at the loopback interface. The security monitor determines one or more connection contexts of the network communications at the loopback interface, each connection context used to identify a network session of the application container with a remote application container. |
| US12088558B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatically switching between virtual private networks
Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for automatically switching virtual private networks. A method includes automatically detecting, by a switching virtual private network application, activation of an application, automatically determining, by the switching virtual private network application, whether the application is a defined application in the switching virtual private network application, wherein each defined application includes an associated virtual private network which is needed for a user device to access the application, automatically disconnecting, by the switching virtual private network application, a different virtual private network when the application is defined in the switching virtual private network application, automatically initiating, by the switching virtual private network application, a connection with a virtual private network associated with the application when the application is defined in the switching virtual private network application, and automatically establishing a virtual private network for the application upon acceptance of credentials associated with the virtual private network. |
| US12088555B2 |
Managing L4 ports
Some embodiments of the invention provide a novel method for managing layer four (L4) ports associated with a machine executing on a host computer. The method collects a set of contextual attributes relating to applications executing on the machine. It then analyzes the collected contextual attributes to identify at least one L4 port that has to have its status modified. Next, it modifies the status of the identified L4 port. In some embodiments, the status of an L4 port can be either open or closed, and the modification can open a closed port or close an open port. In some embodiments, the method is performed when the machine starts up on the host computer, performed each time a new application is installed on the machine, performed periodically to close unused L4 ports, and/or performed periodically to close L4 ports that should not be open based on a set of L4-port control policies. |
| US12088553B2 |
Implementing device modifications based on machine learning processes performed within a secure deployment system
A method may include receiving, via a secure deployment management (SDM) system, data associated with operations of an industrial device from a SDM node associated with the industrial device. The data is received via a secure communication channel established by the SDM system with the SDM node and security protocols. The SDM node is communicatively coupled with a machine learning system for sending and receiving data. The machine learning system may generate an updated machine learning model based on the data and a machine learning model representative of expected outputs associated with the operations of the industrial device and generate updated configuration data based on the updated machine learning model. The method may then include receiving the updated configuration data from the SDM node via the secure communication channel and sending the updated configuration data to the industrial device without performing security operations on the updated configuration data. |
| US12088549B2 |
Multiple network interface DNS query routing
A method may include obtaining Domain Name System (DNS) configuration policies, that indicate how to direct a DNS query based on various Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs). The method may include obtaining a DNS query request on a first interface adapter in which the DNS query request is obtained from a DNS client and directed toward a particular FQDN. The method may include determining whether the particular FQDN included with the DNS query request is included in the DNS configuration policies and directing the DNS query request to an alternative DNS destination responsive to determining that the particular FQDN is not included in the DNS configuration policies. The method may include generating, at the alternative DNS destination, a DNS response that includes an error code, injecting the DNS response into a Transport Control Protocol (TCP)/IP stack, and sending the DNS response to the DNS client. |
| US12088546B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing network traffic
Methods and systems for reducing network traffic between a service and client devices. In some aspects, the system receives a first data stream for a first type of communication between a service and a client device for a user. In response to determining that the first data stream includes an unresolved user query, the system determines that a second type of communication occurred between the service and the user. The system processes a second data stream for the second type of communication to determine that the second type of communication includes the unresolved user query and a service response to the unresolved user query. The system provides the unresolved user query and the service response to update a machine learning model used by the service to generate service responses to one or more user queries during a future communication of the first type. |
| US12088544B2 |
Saving ephemeral media to a conversation thread
Systems and methods herein save ephemeral media content to a conversation thread between two users who are bidirectional connections on a social media platform. The systems and methods receive, on a first device associated with a first user, media content item from a second device associated with a second user, display the received media content item on the first user device, and while causing display of the received media content item, receive a selection from the first user device. In response to receiving the selection, the systems and methods save the media content item to a conversation thread between the first user and the second user and display an indication that the media content item is saved within the conversation thread. |
| US12088543B2 |
Voice user interface sharing of content
Techniques for sharing content using a voice user interface are described. A user may speak an input to share content presently being output by a device as audio and or displayed content. A backend system may determine the presently being output content, and generate message payload data representing the content. The backend system may also perform processing to determine an intended recipient of the content. The backend system may send the message payload data to the recipient using various modalities. |
| US12088540B2 |
Enabling smart communication networks using asset information in a supply chain environment
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to providing smart communication networks using asset information in a supply chain environment. Techniques described herein may relate to collecting real-time asset tracking data for an asset, detecting an event associated with the asset, identifying two or more users to add to a smart communications groups based on historical user interactions and historical tracking data, and creating an asset-centric smart communications groups with the identified two or more users. |
| US12088538B2 |
Radio frequency module and communication device
A radio frequency module includes: a first antenna connection terminal; a second antenna connection terminal different from the first antenna connection terminal; a first filter having a passband of a first frequency range including a first communication band allocated as a TDD communication band; a second filter having a passband of a second frequency range including a second communication band allocated as a TDD communication band; a third filter having a passband of a third frequency range including a third communication band allocated as a TDD communication band; and a fourth filter having a passband of a fourth frequency range including a fourth communication band allocated as a TDD communication band. |
| US12088537B2 |
Scalable phased-array system for wireless systems
A scalable phased-array system for a wireless system includes: a plurality of transceivers, which are switched to form a transmitter mode and a receiver mode by means of time division duplexing (TDD), wherein each transceiver includes: a millimeter wave (mmWave) up-conversion circuit used to convert a baseband (BB) transmitter signal into an intermediate frequency (IF) transmitter signal; a power divider/combiner circuit used to divide the IF transmitter signal into a plurality of pairs of IF transmitter differential signals in the transmitter mode, and combine a plurality of pairs of BB receiver differential signals into a BB receiver signal in the receiver mode; and a beamforming circuit used to convert the pairs of the IF transmitter differential signals into a plurality of radio frequency (RF) transmitter signals in the transmitter mode, and convert a plurality of RF receiver signals into the pairs of the BB receiver differential signals in the receiver mode. |
| US12088536B2 |
Method for indicating direct current subcarrier and communication apparatus
The present disclosure relates to methods for indicating a direct current subcarrier and communication apparatuses. In one example method, a second communication apparatus may explicitly or implicitly indicate a location of a first direct current subcarrier and a location of a second direct current subcarrier to a first communication apparatus. The first direct current subcarrier is a direct current subcarrier corresponding to a transmit frequency used by the second communication apparatus. The second direct current subcarrier is a direct current subcarrier corresponding to a receive frequency used by the first communication apparatus. |
| US12088531B2 |
Method and device for determining uplink data and control signal transmission timing in wireless communication system
Methods and apparatuses are provided in which first downlink control information (DCI) for scheduling a physical downlink shard channel (PDSCH) is transmitted to a terminal. Second information indicating one among preset first values is included in the DCI. The PDSCH associated with the DCI is transmitted to the terminal. Acknowledgement information associated with the PDSCH is received from the terminal based on a first transmission time interval (TTI) determined based on both a TTI associated with the PDSCH and a value associated with the second information. The preset first values are numbers of at least one TTI between the TTI associated with the PDSCH and a TTI for transmission of the acknowledgement information associated with the PDSCH. |
| US12088529B2 |
Methods and apparatus for transmitting data in communications networks
The presentation invention relates to methods and apparatus for communicating data in communications networks. An exemplary method in accordance with one embodiment includes the steps of: establishing a first Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) session between a wireless base station and a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS); receiving via the first TCP session at the CMTS a first set of TCP data packets from a cable modem located on a communications path between the wireless base station and the CMTS, the first set of TCP data packets having been sent by the wireless base station; and determining, by the CMTS, whether to send an Acknowledgement (ACK) message or a Negative Acknowledgement (NACK) message to the wireless base station for the entire first set of TCP data packets based on verifying a subset of TCP data packets of the first set of TCP data packets. |
| US12088526B2 |
Multi-purpose shared time domain reference signal for higher bands
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive control signaling identifying a configuration for a reference signal comprising a single carrier waveform and associated with single carrier signals for a plurality of symbol periods, the configuration indicating a plurality of channels associated with the reference signal and a set of functions associated with the reference signal. The UE may receive, according to the configuration, the reference signal in a first one or more symbol periods of the plurality of symbol periods and the single carrier signals on the plurality of channels in a second one or more symbol periods of the plurality of symbol periods. The UE may perform the set of functions on the received single carrier signals based at least in part on the received reference signal. |
| US12088524B2 |
Reference signal communication in a wireless network
A method performed by a WTRU may comprise receiving a beamformed physical control channel using a first beamformed pilot signal. The beamformed physical control channel may include an indication of a beam for a physical shared channel. The indicated beam of the physical shared channel and a beam of the beamformed physical control channel may be different. The method may further comprise receiving, based on the indicated beam, the physical shared channel using a second beamformed pilot signal. In an embodiment, the WTRU may receive an RRC message including an indication of a code of the first beamformed pilot signal. |
| US12088523B2 |
Information processing method, communications device, system, and storage medium
The present disclosure relates to information processing methods, communications devices, systems, and storage medium. One example method includes generating, by a network device, first configuration information of an uplink reference signal, where the first configuration information includes a first mapping relationship between an uplink reference signal resource and first information, the first information is number information or index information about a downlink reference signal of a location measurement unit (LMU), and the LMU is different from the network device, and sending, by the network device, the first configuration information to a terminal. |
| US12088521B2 |
Selective SSB reception for user equipment (UE) receiver tuning
A user equipment (UE) is configured to calibrate a receiver during operation in a wireless network. The UE comprises a radio transceiver configured to communicate with the wireless network; and processing circuitry operatively associated with the radio transceiver. The transceiver is arranged to receive a first reference signal associated with a first reception condition, receive a second reference signal associated with a second reception condition, and then either receive a third reference signal, when the processing circuitry determines that the conditions of the first and second reception conditions differ above a first threshold, and receive a message with receiver settings based on reception conditions of the third reference signal, or receive the message with a receiver setting based on receiver conditions of any one of the first and the second reference signals, when the processing circuitry determines that the conditions of the first and second reception conditions differ below the first threshold, enabling omitting reception of the third reference signal. A method and computer program are also disclosed. |
| US12088520B2 |
User device and communication method
A user device includes a receiver configured to receive, from a base station, a signal containing one or more transmission configuration indication information items; and a controller configured to determine whether an assumption of a QCL (Quasi-Co-Location) relationship between a first signal and a second signal is valid, based on the one or more transmission configuration indication information items, wherein the controller performs an operation with respect to the first signal in accordance with a result of the determination. |
| US12088517B2 |
Sidelink sensing in wireless network
A first wireless device may receive, from a second wireless device, sidelink control information indicating radio resources for a first transport block. The first wireless device may determine, based on a redundancy version (RV) of the first transport block, a first sensing threshold for excluding the radio resources from a plurality of candidate resources to determine remaining resources. The first wireless device may transmit a second transport block via one or more radio resources of the remaining resources. |
| US12088512B2 |
Packet fragmentation using outer header
In some embodiments, a method fragments a first packet into a plurality of fragments when a length of an encapsulated first packet is larger than a maximum transmission unit size. For each fragment in the plurality of fragments, fragmentation information is generated. The method encapsulates each fragment in the plurality of fragments with an outer header to form a plurality of encapsulated packets. The respective fragmentation information for each fragment is inserted in a portion of the outer header that is processed by endpoints of an overlay tunnel and not processed by a device along a path of the overlay tunnel. The plurality of encapsulated packets are sent via the overlay tunnel. |
| US12088503B1 |
Ingress gateway with data flow classification functionality
A computerized method for providing network policy-based routing of a data flow is described. After obtaining attributes associated with an incoming data flow, a first gateway is configured to determine one or more network policies based on the attributes associated with the incoming data flow and assign a classification identifier based on the one or more network policies. The classification identifier is configured to influence routing paths through at least one cloud network, where the classification identifier is encapsulated into content of the incoming data flow to generate a classified data flow for routing from a source to a destination through the at least one cloud network. |
| US12088500B2 |
Method to mitigate hash correlation in multi-path networks
Methods are provided for mitigating hash correlation. In this regard, a hash correlation may be found between a first switch and a second switch in a network. In this network, a first egress port is to be selected among a first group of egress ports at the first switch for forwarding packets, and a second egress port is to be selected among a second group of egress ports at the second switch for forwarding packets, where the first group has a first group size and the second group has a second group size. Upon finding the hash correlation, a new second group size coprime to the first group size may be selected, and the second group of egress ports may be mapped to a mapped group having the new second group size. The second switch may be configured to route packets according to the mapped group. |
| US12088497B2 |
Techniques to balance log structured merge trees
Methods, systems, and devices for techniques to balance log structured merge trees are described. A computing system may rebalance a tree structure having an ordered set of leaf nodes by splitting or joining leaf nodes of the tree structure. To split a leaf node, the computing system may select a key to evenly partition key and value data stored in the leaf. The computing system may place each key block of the leaf node having keys less than or equal to the selected key in a first new leaf node, and may place each key block of the leaf node having keys greater than the selected key in a second new leaf node. To join leaf nodes of the tree structure, the computing system may place each key block and each value block of the leaf node and the adjacent leaf node in a new leaf node. |
| US12088494B2 |
Leveraging a hybrid usage of software and hardware to support a multi-tiered nexthop failover to backup nexthop handling
In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a network device for forwarding packets as part of a network comprising an adjacent device connected to the network device via a link. The network device includes a switching system for directing the packets between ports of the network device, wherein a port of the ports is operably connected to the adjacent device via the link, and a switching system manager programmed to: identify a failure of the link, in response to identifying the failure of the link, perform a multi-tiered next hop failover of the switching system based on the failure of the link to obtain an updated switching system that does not forward the packets using the failed link, and forward a portion of the packets using the updated switching system. |
| US12088492B2 |
Computerized system and method for determination of destinations for computer network requests
A system and method may service and manage the lifecycle of computer network requests by a gate node. Using one or more computers and/or computer processors, embodiments may allow managing network requests and replies, including performing a variety of related operations, such as extracting information from network requests and replies, receiving a computer network request from a remote computer or sender address; determining a subset of remote destinations to service the request based on information stored in the gate; sending the request to a plurality of transactee sites over a data network; processing received replies and/or information stored in gate's memory; preparing and sending an updated reply to the sender or transactor; and so forth. Embodiments may allow determining or changing, from a set of available destination determination and/or reply management schemes, a particular scheme for a given network request (e.g., at a given timeslot) based on information stored in gate's memory. |
| US12088490B2 |
Network management for band splits
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for deploying upstream bandwidth upgrade of devices per home basis. The impact of the upstream bandwidth upgrade on the devices may be pre-estimated based on remotely monitoring and/or analyzing performance data of the devices collected during transmissions of test signals (e.g., a burst of upstream transmissions) in real-time from the devices operating under different modes of operations. The burst of upstream transmissions using a small bandwidth (e.g., 1.6 MHz) may be limited to a short duration of time (e.g., 5 seconds) so that on-going services provided by the devices are not substantially interrupted. The upstream bandwidth of the devices, based on the pre-estimated impact, may be upgraded, left unaltered, or downgraded. |
| US12088487B2 |
Traffic monitoring method and apparatus for open stack tenant network
A traffic monitoring method for an Open Stack tenant network, including: detecting a traffic in/out state of a first virtual machine by using a callback function; when it is detected that the virtual machine transmits first traffic to a second virtual machine in the same host, matching a first data flow corresponding to the first traffic by using target flow table entries in an integrated bridge, and transmitting a copied first data flow to a traffic monitoring platform; when it is detected that the first virtual machine transmits second traffic to a third virtual machine in a remote host, matching a second data flow corresponding to the second traffic by using the target flow table entries, and transmitting a copied second data flow to a physical bridge; and when the integrated bridge receives the third data flow, transmitting the third data flow to the traffic monitoring platform. |
| US12088485B2 |
Method for testing core network function entity, testing device and non-transitory computer-readable medium
A method for testing a core network function entity in a mobile communication system is disclosed. The method includes: performing a first test case on the core network function entity; and directly performing an integrated test with plural second test cases on the core network function entity without resetting the core network function entity in a condition where the core network function entity passes the first test case. |
| US12088479B2 |
Multi-cloud recommendation engine for customer workloads
System and computer-implemented method for generating multi-cloud recommendations for workloads uses costs and performance metrics of appropriate instance types in specific public clouds for target workloads to produce recommendation results. The appropriate instance types in the specific public clouds are determined based on instance capabilities and the workload type of the target workloads. In addition, a recommended cloud resource offering is determined for the target workloads, which is sent as a notification with the recommendation results of the appropriate instance types in the specific public clouds. |
| US12088478B2 |
Production assisting device, production system, and recording medium
A terminal (100) includes a start assist tool (120) that classifies, into multiple groups, multiple remote modules (400) including channels (CH) connected to production line devices (500) as control targets, sets, based on information about the groups, an operation mode of a remote module belonging to a specific group of the multiple groups to a first operation mode to perform operational checks, and forms an image to display an operation of the remote module belonging to a first group. |
| US12088475B2 |
Exploration data for network optimization
An example method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for exploration procedures for network optimization. In one example implementation, the method may include generating, by a first network element, exploration data, the exploration data being generated by the first network element for evaluating performance at a second network element; transmitting, by the first network element, the exploration data to the second network element; and receiving, by the first network element, exploration data feedback from the second network element, the exploration data feedback received from the second network element based on processing of the exploration data by the second network element. In another example implementation, the method may include receiving, by a second network element, exploration data from a first network element; generating, by the second network element, exploration data feedback, the exploration data feedback generated in response to and based on the exploration data received from the first network element; and transmitting, by the second network element, the exploration data feedback to the first network element. |
| US12088473B2 |
Method, device and system for enhancing predictive classification of anomalous events in a cloud-based application acceleration as a service environment
A method implemented through a server of a cloud computing network including subscribers of application acceleration as a service provided therethrough includes detecting a set of point anomalies in real-time data associated with each network entity for each feature thereof, and, in accordance with reading anomaly scores associated with an event as an input feedback, the each feature of the each network entity as a dimension of the input feedback and a category of the event as a label thereof, predictively classifying a future event into a predicted category in accordance with subjecting the anomaly scores associated with the event to a binning process and interpreting a severity indicator of the event. The method also includes refining the predictive classification of the future event based on a subsequent input to the server from a client device modifying a classification model for predictively classifying the future event into the predicted category. |
| US12088472B2 |
System and method of managing events of temporal data
The present invention provides a system and method of managing events of temporal data. The method may include receiving, by a receiving module 510, at least one current event related to the temporal data. The method may include identifying, by an identification module 512, at least one predefined feature of interest of the at least one current event. The method may include correlating, by a correlation module 514, the at least one current event with one or more clusters of events based on the at least one predefined feature of interest, in one of a real-time manner and a scheduled manner. Subsequently, the method may include predicting at least one future event in one of a real-time manner and a scheduled manner. |
| US12088471B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining port orientation
This application provides a method and an apparatus for determining a port orientation. The method includes: A first network device receives, through a first port, a protocol data unit PDU sent by a second network device. The first network device determines, based on the PDU, that the first port is an upstream port or a downstream port. In this embodiment of this application, the first network device may determine, based on the PDU sent by the second network device, whether the first port is the upstream port or the downstream port, to provide a basis for subsequently helping an SDN controller reduce load. |
| US12088468B2 |
Differential node configuration for network maintenance
An operator node is configured to generate a visualization of the configurations of nodes communicatively coupled to the operator node via a network. The operator node scans target nodes in a network and identifies a set of attributes describing various configuration properties of each node. The operator node compares corresponding attributes across nodes and determines for each attribute a measure of variance. The variance for each attribute is displayed in a grid view, allowing a user to observe the level of similarity or dissimilarity of each attribute across the target nodes of the network. The operator node also defines and implements a policy describing a set of configuration properties with which target nodes must comply. The operator node determines if one or more target nodes is in violation of the policy, displays a differential visualization associated with each policy failure event, and enables an operator to re-configure target nodes accordingly. |
| US12088467B2 |
Determining configuration changes in a cloud computing environment
A central cloud computing account may aggregate events (e.g., configuration change events, policy change events, computing resource-based events, AWS resource policy modification events, etc.) from a plurality of non-centralized (e.g., distributed across various geographic regions, etc.) cloud computing accounts. The central cloud computing account may implement standardized and/or common formatting for configuration information (e.g., computing resource policy information, AWS resource policy information, etc.) indicated by each of the aggregated events. The standardized and/or common formatting may facilitate versioning to indicate changes to the configuration information for each of the non-centralized cloud computing accounts. |
| US12088465B2 |
Methods and systems for upgrading a control plane and a data plane of a network appliance
A network appliance can continue operation at a degraded level during an upgrade that requires less free pipeline memory than other upgrade techniques. The network appliance has a control plane and has a data plane with a packet processing pipeline circuit. Before the upgrade, the control plane has configured the packet processing pipeline circuit to process a network flow. The packet processing pipeline may be halted in order to perform a pipeline upgrade during which the packet processing pipeline circuit's pipeline memory is cleared. The packet processing pipeline circuit is restarted after the pipeline upgrade after which the control plane can reconfigure the packet processing pipeline circuit to process the network flow. The packet processing pipeline circuit can therefore process the network flow after the pipeline upgrade. |
| US12088464B2 |
Reconfiguring an existing data center fabric
Some organizations have a deployed and functional “controllerless” EVPN VxLAN Fabric in their data centers. Eventually, however, the organization may deploy a controller within the network. In one example, this disclosure describes a method that includes configuring a controller to communicate with each of a plurality of elements in a network; determining, by the controller, an initial operational state of the network; translating, by the controller, the initial operational state of the network to an intent-based configuration; pushing, by the controller, the intent-based configuration to the network to reconfigure each of the plurality of elements in the network in a manner consistent with the intent-based configuration; determining, by the controller and after pushing the intent-based configuration, an updated operational state of the network; and comparing, by the controller, the initial operational state of the network with the updated operational state of the network. |
| US12088462B2 |
Techniques for TDM-based coexistence of V2X technologies
Aspects described herein relate to methods for TDM based co-existence of V2X technologies. A method may comprise receiving a time division multiplexed configuration that is determined based on a distribution of a plurality of technologies in a communication system, the distribution corresponding to a traffic load of each technology and transmitting in accordance with channel access methods of one of the plurality of technologies during a resource allocated according to the received TDM configuration. In an aspect, each of the plurality of technologies operate in accordance with channel access methods defined for each technology. |
| US12088461B2 |
Wearable electronic device, main electronic device, system and control method thereof
A wearable electronic device includes: an input module configured to receive a user manipulation for changing a configuration setting value of a main electronic device; and a communication module configured to transmit a control signal for changing a configuration setting value to the main electronic device. |
| US12088460B1 |
Systems and methods for seamless edge service transfer
A system described herein may determine that a first measure of likelihood of demand for a particular service from a first set of edge computing devices exceeds a first threshold, and may instruct the first set of edge computing devices to provision resources to provide the particular service. The system may subsequently determine that a second measure of likelihood of demand for the particular service from a second set of edge computing devices exceeds a second threshold, the second set of edge computing devices being a subset of the first set of edge computing devices, and may initiate a service state synchronization operation with respect to the second set of edge computing devices. The system may select a particular edge computing device, of the second set of edge computing devices, to provide the particular service to a User Equipment (“UE”). |
| US12088456B2 |
Passthrough mode control
Framework for controlling passthrough mode is disclosed herein. Exemplary passthrough apparatus may include a relay, a first connection interface connectable to a first universal serial bus (USB) host device, a second connection interface connectable to a USB client device, and a third connection interface connectable to a second USB host device. The passthrough apparatus may further include a housing enclosing the relay and the first, second and third connection interfaces, wherein the relay communicatively couples the second connection interface and the third connection interface while communicatively decoupling the second connection interface and the first connection interface in response to disconnection of power to the relay during a passthrough mode. |
| US12088455B2 |
System and method for monitoring hardware and services
A system for enabling users to register to use external financial services comprises a central office comprising an operating platform including a communication interface and a user database having a plurality of records for individual users; wherein the central office communicates via the communication interface with a plurality of remote formless, self-service registration stations; whereby a registration station scans an identification card with a card scanner, photographs the user to create a verification image and records a biometric parameter unique to the user, whereupon the registration station transmits an image of the identification card, the biometric parameter and the verification image to the central office; wherein the operating platform translates text from the identification card and creates a record for the user and wherein the operating platform uses the translated text to populate fields in the user record and retrieves and displays the record to an administrator for review. |
| US12088449B2 |
Transmission method and transmission apparatus for packet format detection
A transmission apparatus comprises circuitry that generates a physical protocol data unit (PPDU) that contains a legacy signal field and a first signal field wherein both of the legacy signal field and the first signal field comprise an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbol, and the first signal field is derived from the legacy signal field, and a transmitter, which, in operation, transmits the PPDU. A format of the PPDU is indicated based on whether a part of bits of the first signal field is inverted or not. The format of the PPDU is a first format or a second format, and data subcarriers of the first signal field in the second format have inverted values of corresponding values in the legacy signal field, and pilots of the first signal field in the second format are not inverted and have same values of corresponding values in the legacy signal field. |
| US12088447B2 |
Wireless transmission device, wireless reception device, transmission method, and reception method
When a plurality of the subcarrier spacing values are applied, a reference signal is generated by using a sequence having a sequence length corresponding to a first ratio of a first subcarrier spacing set for transmission data to the maximum settable subcarrier spacing. The sequence of the reference signal is mapped to a frequency resource at mapping intervals in accordance with a second ratio which is the reciprocal of the first ratio, and the transmission data and the reference signal are transmitted. |
| US12088444B2 |
Communication method and communication apparatus
The present disclosure provides example communication methods and example communication apparatuses for non-coherent transmission. One example communication method includes determining P1 first symbols based on a first to-be-modulated bit, where P1=M×N1, N1 is a quantity of resource units used to carry the P1 first symbols, M is a positive integer, and N1 is an integer greater than 1. P2 second symbols are determined based on a second to-be-modulated bit, where P2=M×N2, and N2 is an integer greater than 1. P3 third symbols are determined based on the P1 first symbols and the P2 second symbols, where P3=M×N3, N3 is a quantity of resource units used to carry the P3 third symbols, and N3 is less than or equal to N2. The P1 first symbols and the P3 third symbols are sent. |
| US12088443B2 |
Systems and methods for processing variable coding and modulation (VCM) based communication signals using feedforward carrier and timing recovery
Processing a digital bit stream and systems for implementing the methods are provided. The method includes dividing the digital bit stream into a plurality of data packets. In a first processing block performing a carrier recovery error calculation on a first portion of the plurality of data packets, comprising preforming a first phase locked loop (PLL) function on decimated data of the data packets and performing a carrier recovery operation on the first portion of the plurality of data packets. In a second processing block, in parallel with the processing of the first portion of the plurality of packets, performing the carrier recovery error calculation on a second portion of the plurality of data packets, comprising preforming the first PLL function on decimated data of the data packets and performing the carrier recovery operation on second portion of the plurality of data packets. |
| US12088442B2 |
Frequency modulation tracking for band rejection to reduce dynamic range
A tracking and rejection filter for use in a receiver of a radio includes a selectable filter configured to provide an output digital in-phase signal and an output digital quadrature signal based on a center frequency, a digital in-phase signal corresponding to an in-phase component of a received radio frequency signal, and a digital quadrature signal corresponding to a quadrature component of the received radio frequency signal. The tracking and rejection filter includes a select circuit configured to select the center frequency of the selectable filter according to whether an interfering signal is detected in a target frequency band of the received radio frequency signal. The center frequency is selected from a predetermined frequency and an estimated center frequency determined using an instantaneous frequency signal. The instantaneous frequency signal is based on the digital in-phase signal and the digital quadrature signal. |
| US12088441B2 |
Systems and methods for real-time frequency shift detection
Systems and methods disclosed herein include a correction circuit. The correction circuit may include signal conditioning circuitry that is configured to condition a received reference signal. The correction circuit may include a filter that is configured to filter the conditioned signal received from the signal conditioning circuitry. The correction circuit may include phase detector circuitry that is configured to generate at least one output signal based on measuring a phase shift between a received plurality of input signals. At least one of the plurality of input signals may include the conditioned signal received from the filter. |
| US12088435B2 |
Two-stage filter
A two-stage filter is provided. A first stage filter performs a first stage filtering operation on an initial signal to adjust a frequency of the initial signal to output a first filtered signal. A second stage filter is connected to the first stage filter. The second stage filter performs a second stage filtering operation on the first filtered signal to filter an interference component that is generated during the first stage filtering operation from the first filtered signal to output a second filtered signal. |
| US12088434B2 |
Beamformer solicited sounding
Example implementations are directed to methods and systems employing a solicited sounding protocol that includes receiving, by a second access point, a sounding trigger broadcast by a first access point. The methods and systems also include receiving, by the second access point, a dedicated training signal from a first station in response to the sounding trigger broadcast by the first access point, and generating, by the second access point, channel characteristics of a channel based on the first dedicated training signal, the channel including a forward channel between the second access point and the first station. |
| US12088433B2 |
Methods and apparatus for performing channel estimation on flexible duplexing slots based on additional assistance information signals from at least one neighbor base station
Techniques are provided for facilitating channel estimation to mitigate cross-link interference between a base station in a first cell and at least one neighbor base station. In the context of a method performed by the base station, an indication for assistance information to support channel estimation is provided from the base station to at least one neighbor base station. The method also includes receiving assistance information from at least one neighbor base station. The method further includes causing a time-frequency muting pattern to be signaled to at least one user equipment in a first cell. The method also includes estimating an interference covariance matrix from an interfering link of the at least one neighbor base station based at least in part on the assistance information and estimating the desired signal based on the interference covariance matrix. Corresponding method, apparatus and computer-readable storage mediums are also provided for a base station. |
| US12088432B2 |
Mapping virtual local area network (VLAN) tags
A command line interface in a network device provides for specifying Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tag manipulations using range mappings to avoid error-prone repetitive configuration. A flexible VLAN tag range mapping is described, where the original and transformed ranges can be specified for both inner and outer positions, as long as the number of tags on either side of the transformation is the same. |
| US12088431B2 |
Establishing a network micro-tunnel within a network tunnel
A first network device may communicate, in association with a tunnel establishment network protocol, with a second network device to cause a network tunnel between the first network device and the second network device to be established. The first network device may determine, based on communicating with the second network device to cause the network tunnel to be established, that the network tunnel is to support network micro-tunnel functionality within the network tunnel. The first network device may communicate, based on determining that the network tunnel is to support network micro-tunnel functionality, with the second network device to identify a traffic class, of one or more traffic classes, to which network micro-tunnel functionality within the network tunnel is to be applied. The first network device may cause a network micro-tunnel to be established within the network tunnel for traffic associated with the traffic class. |
| US12088427B2 |
System and method of operating a system
In a system and method of operating a system that includes a controller and a first bus participant and a successor, the bus participant and successor each has a circuit arrangement arranged between an output and an input, a first resistor is arranged between the output and the supply voltage terminal, a second resistor is arranged between the input and a ground terminal, a third resistor can be arranged between the input and the supply voltage terminal by a first controllable semiconductor switch, and a fourth resistor can be arranged between the output and the supply voltage terminal by a second controllable semiconductor switch. |
| US12088424B2 |
Systems and methods for preemptively preventing interruptions from network-connected devices from occurring during media viewing
Systems and methods are provided herein for preventing interruptions to a media viewing activity caused by operations performed in a household by network-connected devices. A media guidance application may determine that operations are being performed by an IoT device and may cause an interruption to media viewing. The media guidance application may prevent the interruption by extending or otherwise handling the operation. |