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US12245529B2 Diffusion barrier layer in programmable metallization cell
Some embodiments relate to a method for forming an integrated chip. The method includes forming a bottom electrode over a substrate. A data storage layer is formed on the bottom electrode. A diffusion barrier layer is formed over the data storage layer. The diffusion barrier layer has a first diffusion activation temperature. A top electrode is formed over the diffusion barrier layer. The top electrode has a second diffusion activation temperature less than the first diffusion activation temperature.
US12245526B2 Sidewall protection for PCRAM device
A phase change random access memory (PCRAM) device includes a memory cell overlying an inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer, a protection coating, and a first sidewall spacer. The memory cell includes a bottom electrode, a top electrode and a phase change element between the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The protection coating is on an outer sidewall of the phase change element. The first sidewall spacer is on an outer sidewall of the protection coating. The first sidewall spacer has a greater nitrogen atomic concentration than the protection coating. The protection coating forms a first interface with the phase change element. The first interface has a first slope at a first position and a second slope at a second position higher than the first position, the second slope is different from the first slope.
US12245520B2 Hall effect sensor with low offset and high level of stability
A magnetic field magnetic field sensor and method of making the sensor. The sensor and method of making the sensor may comprise a material or structure that prevents the admission of light in certain wavelengths to enhance the stability of the magnetic field sensor over a period of time. The sensor and method of making the sensor may comprise an adsorption prevention layer which protects the semiconductor portion of the magnetic. The sensor may also comprise an insulating layer formed between semiconductor layers and a substrate layer.
US12245519B2 Semiconductor memory device and fabrication method thereof
A semiconductor memory device includes a substrate having a conductor region thereon, an interlayer dielectric layer on the substrate, and a conductive via electrically connected to the conductor region. The conductive via has a lower portion embedded in the interlayer dielectric layer and an upper portion protruding from a top surface of the interlayer dielectric layer. The upper portion has a rounded top surface. A storage structure conformally covers the rounded top surface.
US12245518B2 Magnetic memory device
A magnetic memory device includes a first magnetic layer extending in a first direction, a pinned layer on the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer vertically overlapping with the pinned layer with the first magnetic layer interposed between the pinned layer and the second magnetic layer. The first magnetic layer includes, a plurality of magnetic domains arranged in the first direction, and at least one magnetic domain wall between the plurality of magnetic domains, and a magnetization direction of the second magnetic layer is substantially parallel to a top surface of the first magnetic layer.
US12245517B2 MRAM stack with reduced height
A memory device that includes an magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) stack positioned on an electrode, a metal line in contact with the electrode, and a sidewall spacer abutting the MRAM stack. The memory device also includes a stepped reach through conductor having a first height portion of the stepped reach through conductor in an undercut region positioned between the sidewall spacer and the metal line, and a second height portion having a greater height dimensions than the first height portion abutting an outer sidewall of the sidewall spacer.
US12245507B2 Aerosol jet printing and sintering of thermoelectric devices
Methods, ink compositions, and 3D conformal printed flexible films. The method may include aerosol jet printing a thermoelectric ink composition, followed by photonic or other sintering of the ink to remove surfactant included therein, and to convert the thermoelectric nanoparticles of the ink composition into a dense structure capable of charge carrier transport. The ink compositions may be solution-processed semimetal-chalcogenides (e.g., Te containing materials) in a suitable carrier (e.g., polyol(s), alcohol(s), etc.). A surfactant (e.g., PVP) may be present in the ink. Within seconds of photonic sintering, the electrical conductivity of the printed film is dramatically increased from non-conductive to a value on the order of at least 1×104 S/m. The films may demonstrate a room-temperature power factor of at least 500 μWm−1K−2. The realized values of 730-2200 μWm−1K−2 achieved are among the highest values reported for flexible thermoelectric films. The film is durable (e.g., 500 bending cycles with no significant performance drop).
US12245506B2 Hydro-electrochemical power generators and associated methods
A hydro-electrochemical power generator includes an interlayer having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first electrode in contact with the first end of the interlayer, wherein the first electrode includes a first material that is a corrodible metallic material, a second electrode in contact with the second end of the interlayer, wherein the second electrode includes a second material that is a corrodible metallic material, and at least one heat source coupled to one of the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to apply a temperature gradient across the first end and the second end of the interlayer, and wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to output a non-zero electrical voltage in response to the application of the temperature gradient.
US12245500B2 Doped organic semiconductors and methods of making the same
A doped organic semiconductor is produced using the method of providing an organic semiconductor solution, contacting the organic semiconductor solution with CO2; and irradiating the organic semiconductor solution with ultraviolet light. A composition is described, the composition comprising an organic semiconductor; and a metal salt having the formula M+X− wherein X− is a monoanionic species; and wherein the ratio of M+ to X− in the hole transport material is less than about 1.00. An additional composition is described, the composition comprising an organic semiconductor; a metal salt having the formula M+X− wherein X− is a monoanionic species; and a metal carbonate; wherein the total metal content of the composition is approximately equal to the X− content of the composition.
US12245490B2 Display device
A display panel including a pixel defining layer including a first portion, in which an opening to expose the first electrode is defined, and a second portion, which is disposed on the first portion and overlaps the first portion. A plurality of thin-films are disposed on the second electrode. An insulation pattern is disposed on the plurality of thin-films, overlaps the pixel defining layer, and overlaps the second portion. A distance between the first portion, which overlaps the insulation pattern, of the sensing electrode and the base insulation layer is greater than that between the second portion, which non-overlaps the insulation pattern, of the sensing electrode and the base insulation layer.
US12245489B2 Display device
A display device includes: a pixel defining layer defining openings arranged in first and second directions, the openings forming emission areas in which light emitting elements are disposed to emit light of different colors; a light blocking layer disposed on the pixel defining layer, and defining holes, each overlapping the opening and having a larger diameter than the opening; and color filters disposed on the light blocking layer to overlap the holes and overlap the emission areas. The opening has an opening interval, which is defined as a difference in diameter between the overlapping hole and the opening, in the openings, among homogeneous openings in which the light emitting elements for emitting light of the same color are disposed, the homogeneous openings adjacent in the first or second direction have different opening intervals, and among the homogeneous openings, openings having different opening intervals are at least three types.
US12245478B2 Display panel, display device and terminal device
The present disclosure is related to a display panel, a display device and a terminal device. The display panel includes a driving backplate, an interconnection layer and a light-emitting layer. Pixel circuits in a driving region include first and second pixel circuits. The driving backplate has first interconnection holes, and any one of the pixel circuits is connected to one of the first interconnection holes. An interconnection region of the interconnection layer includes two interconnection portions each of which has second interconnection holes. First and second interconnection holes connected to the same lead are located in the same hole row to form a hole group. First and second interconnection holes in one of two adjacent hole groups are located between first and second interconnection holes in the other hole group.
US12245474B2 Array substrate and display apparatus
An array substrate is provided. The array substrate includes a gate line; a data line; a voltage supply line; and a pixel driving circuit. The pixel driving circuit includes a plurality of transistors and a storage capacitor. The storage capacitor includes a first capacitor electrode, a second capacitor electrode, and an insulating layer between the first capacitor electrode and the second capacitor electrode. The second capacitor electrode is electrically connected to the voltage supply line. The second capacitor electrode includes a first portion and a second portion as parts of a first unitary structure in a respective subpixel. The voltage supply line crosses over the first portion by a first crossing-over distance. The data line crosses over the second portion by a second crossing-over distance. The first crossing-over distance is greater than the second crossing-over distance.
US12245473B2 Display panel, display device and manufacturing method thereof
A display panel, a display device and a manufacturing method thereof, and relates to the field of display technology. The display panel includes: a first display area, provided with a plurality of pixel units; a second display area adjacent to the first display area, which is capable of transmitting light and provided with a plurality of light-emitting device units; a pixel auxiliary area external to the first display area and the second display area, which is provided with a plurality of light-emitting driving units; wherein the light-emitting driving unit is configured to drive the connected light-emitting device unit to emit light.
US12245471B2 Display substrate and display device
The display substrate includes: a substrate; a plurality of pixel units on the substrate, each pixel unit includes a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel includes a light-emitting element and a pixel drive circuit; a photosensitive circuit on the substrate; a first conductive film layer on the substrate. The pixel drive circuit includes a drive transistor, a gate electrode of the drive transistor is located on a side of a drive active layer away from the substrate, an orthographic projection of the gate electrode of the drive transistor on the substrate at least partially overlaps an orthographic projection of the drive active layer on the substrate. The first conductive film layer includes a first light-shielding portion between the substrate and the drive active layer, and an orthographic projection of the first light-shielding portion on the substrate at least partially overlaps the orthographic projection of the drive active layer on the substrate.
US12245470B2 Display panel
A display panel includes: a substrate including a first area, a second area, and a third area; a stacked structure corresponding to a plurality of display elements in the second area, the stacked structure including a pixel electrode, an opposite electrode, and an intermediate layer between the pixel electrode and the opposite electrode; and a plurality of grooves in the third area, wherein the stacked structure includes at least one organic material layer that is disconnected by the plurality of grooves, at least one groove of the plurality of grooves is defined in a first multi-layer including a first lower layer and a first upper layer, and at least one of the first lower layer and the first upper layer includes a plurality of sub-layers.
US12245461B2 Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes: a substrate including a main display area, a component area, and a peripheral area; a main pixel circuit and a main display element connected to the main pixel circuit, the main pixel circuit and the main display element being disposed on the main display area; an auxiliary display element disposed on the component area; an auxiliary pixel circuit arranged on the peripheral area; and a connection line connecting the auxiliary display element to the auxiliary pixel circuit. The auxiliary display element includes an auxiliary pixel electrode that is at least partially round. The auxiliary pixel electrode has an asymmetrical shape with a contact portion at one side thereof. The contact portion is connected to the connection line.
US12245458B2 Display with dyed interlayer to reduce external reflectance
A display device in one example includes a substrate composed of a first subpixel, a second subpixel, a third subpixel and a fourth subpixel. The substrate has a light emission area and a non-light emission area for each of the first to fourth subpixels. The display device further includes a thin film transistor disposed in each of the non-light emission areas of the substrate, a protective layer disposed on the thin film transistors, a color filter disposed on the protective layer and disposed in a light emission area of each of the first to third subpixels, an optical filter layer disposed on the color filter and including first to third absorbent materials, and a light emitting element disposed on the optical filter layer.
US12245455B2 Display substrate comprising a first electrode layer including a reflective layer, an insulating layer and a transparent conductive layer and method for manufacturing and display apparatus having the same
A display substrate includes a substrate and a light-emitting device layer which includes a first electrode layer, a light-emitting functional layer, and a second electrode layer that are sequentially stacked in a direction away from the substrate. The first electrode layer includes a reflective layer, an insulating layer, and a transparent conductive layer that are sequentially stacked in the direction away from the substrate. In a red sub-pixel region, a thickness of a first portion of the insulating layer is within a range of about 1000 Å to about 2500 Å. In a green sub-pixel region, a thickness of a second portion of the insulating layer is within a range of about 500 Å to about 2000 Å. In a blue sub-pixel region, a thickness of a third portion of the insulating layer is within a range of about 1500 Å to about 3000 Å.
US12245451B2 Light-transmitting display panel and method for manufacturing the same, and display panel
A light-transmitting display panel and a display panel. The light-transmitting display panel includes an array substrate; first electrodes located on the array substrate; first light-emitting structures, each of the first light-emitting structures being located on one of the first electrodes; and a second electrode layer group located on the first light-emitting structures and including a first sub-electrode layer and a second sub-electrode layer that are stacked, where the first sub-electrode layer includes electrode blocks spaced from each other, an orthographic projection of each of the electrode blocks on the array substrate covers an orthographic projection of at least one first electrode on the array substrate, the second sub-electrode layer connects at least a part of adjacent electrode blocks of the electrode blocks, and transmittance of the second sub-electrode layer is greater than transmittance of the electrode blocks.
US12245449B2 Light emitting element, method for manufacturing the same, and display device
A light emitting element, display device, and method of manufacture of the same are disclosed. In one example, a light emitting element includes a lower layer/interlayer insulation layer; a light reflection layer formed on the lower layer/interlayer insulation layer; an upper layer/interlayer insulation layer; a first electrode formed on the upper layer/interlayer insulation layer; an insulation film formed at least on a region of the upper layer/interlayer insulation layer where the first electrode is not formed; an organic layer formed over the insulation film from above the first electrode, the organic layer having a light emitting layer including an organic light emitting material; and a second electrode formed on the organic layer. A groove is formed in a portion of the upper layer/interlayer insulation layer located in an edge region of the light emitting element, and an upper portion of the groove is closed with the insulation film.
US12245448B2 Heat insulating transparent tandem organic solar cells
An exemplary transparent tandem organic solar cell comprises a transparent substrate; a first transparent electrode disposed on a surface of the transparent substrate; and a series of interconnecting organic active layers disposed on a surface of the first transparent electrode. The series of organic interconnecting active layers comprise at least a front sub-cell that blocks ultraviolet wavelengths from passing through the front sub-cell; and a back sub-cell that blocks infrared wavelengths from passing through the back sub-cell. The solar cell further comprises a distributed Bragg reflector disposed on a surface of the back sub-cell, wherein the distributed Bragg reflector reflects unblocked infrared photons at an interface between the back sub-cell and the distributed Bragg reflector. Additionally, the series of interconnecting organic active layers are configured to allow wavelengths of visible light to pass through the transparent tandem organic solar cell, wherein the transparent tandem organic solar cell is fully transparent.
US12245446B2 Semiconductor device having quantum dots, display device, imaging system, and moving body
A semiconductor device includes an anode, a cathode, a first functional layer between the anode and cathode, and a second functional layer between the first functional layer and the cathode. The first functional layer contains a first quantum dot having a first ligand, and the second functional layer contains a second quantum dot having a second ligand different from the first ligand. The second ligand is an aromatic compound having a sulfide bond and an ester bond.
US12245436B2 Device structure including field effect transistors and ferroelectric capacitors
A ferroelectric device structure includes an array of ferroelectric capacitors overlying a substrate, first metal interconnect structures electrically connecting each of first electrodes of the array of ferroelectric capacitors to a first metal pad embedded in a dielectric material layer, and second metal interconnect structures electrically connecting each of the second electrodes of the array of ferroelectric capacitors to a second metal pad embedded in the dielectric material layer. The second metal pad may be vertically spaced from the substrate by a same vertical separation distance as the first metal pad is from the substrate. First metal lines laterally extending along a first horizontal direction may electrically connect the first electrodes to the first metal pad, and second metal lines laterally extending along the first horizontal direction may electrically connect each of the second electrodes to the second metal pad.
US12245429B2 Quasi-volatile memory with reference bit line structure
A semiconductor memory device is implemented as strings of storage transistors, where the storage transistors in each string have drain terminals connected to a bit line and gate terminals connected to respective word lines. In some embodiments, the semiconductor memory device includes a reference bit line structure to provide a reference bit line signal for read operation. The reference bit line structure configures word line connections to provide a reference bit line to be used with a storage transistor being selected for read access. The reference bit line structure provides a reference bit line having the same electrical characteristics as an active bit line and is configured so that no storage transistors are selected when a word line is activated to access a selected storage transistor associated with the active bit line.
US12245428B2 3D AND flash memory device and method of fabricating the same
A three-dimensional AND flash memory device includes a gate stack structure, a charge storage structure, a first conductive pillar and a second conductive pillar, an insulating pillar, and a channel pillar. The gate stack structure includes gate layers and insulating layers stacked alternately with each other. The first and second conductive pillars extend through the gate stack structure. The channel pillar extends through the gate stack structure. The charge storage structure is disposed between the gate stack structure and the channel pillar. The channel pillar includes: a first part and a second part connected each other. The first part is located between the charge storage structure and the insulating pillar. The second part includes a first region electrically connected to the first conductive pillar, and a second region electrically connected to the second conductive pillar. A curvature of the first part is smaller than a curvature of the second part.
US12245427B2 Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same
Embodiments of the present invention provide a hybrid memory and a hybrid memory manufacturing method including both a volatile memory and a nonvolatile memory on a single substrate so as to increase an operation speed of a semiconductor device and reduce manufacturing cost. A hybrid memory includes: a substrate; a non-volatile memory including an alternating stack in which a plurality of insulation layers and a plurality of horizontal word lines are alternately stacked on the substrate; and a volatile memory including a capacitor, the capacitor penetrating through the alternating stack.
US12245412B2 SRAM cell word line structure with reduced RC effects
A device includes first and second gate electrodes, a word line and a first metal island. The first gate electrode corresponds to transistors of a memory cell. The second gate electrode is separated from the first gate electrode and corresponds to the transistors. The word line is coupled to the memory cell and located between the first and the second gate electrodes. The first metal island is configured to couple a first power supply to the memory cell. A first boundary of the first metal island is located between first and second boundaries of the first gate electrode and is located between first and second boundaries of the word line, and each of the first boundary of the first gate electrode and the first boundary of the word line is located between first and second boundaries of the first metal island.
US12245411B2 Circuit board to which 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film is attached, 3D formable electromagnetic shielding film, and 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film
The present invention relates to a circuit board to which a 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film is attached, a 3D formable electromagnetic shielding film, a 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film, and a method for attaching an electromagnetic shielding film to a circuit board. The circuit board includes an electronic component. The 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film includes a molding layer, a shielding layer, and an adhesive film. The molding layer and the adhesive film are laminated. The shielding layer is a conductive non-woven layer embedded in the adhesive film. A ratio of a surface area S2 of the electromagnetic shielding film after forming with an upper surface area of the electronic component deducted to a surface area S1 thereof before forming with the upper surface area of the electronic component deducted is 1.5 to 17. The electromagnetic shielding film is attached to the electronic component of a system-in-package module by means of a 3D formation process, and has good electromagnetic shielding performance. The circuit board to which the 3D formed electromagnetic shielding film is attached is suitable for a wave soldering process or a reflow soldering process in a subsequent manufacturing procedure, and the reflow soldering process does not cause any damage to the electromagnetic shielding film.
US12245409B2 Electromagnetic shield for a sealing mechanism of a laser chamber
An apparatus for a light source includes: an electrical insulator that defines a channel; a gasket that surrounds at least a portion of the electrical insulator; and a shield between the channel and the gasket. The channel is configured to receive an electrical conductor. The gasket includes a non-metallic material.
US12245403B2 Heat dissipation cabinet and communication device
The heat dissipation cabinet includes a cabinet body, a cabinet door, and a baffle. The cabinet body includes a top wall and a bottom wall that are oppositely disposed, and a side wall connected between the top wall and the bottom wall. The cabinet door is installed at a position of the side wall in the cabinet body, and an air outlet passage is disposed in the cabinet body that is close to a position of the top wall. An air inlet component and an air outlet component are disposed in the cabinet door, and the air outlet component is located between the air inlet component and the top wall, and is located at one end of the air outlet passage. An electronic apparatus placement area is disposed in the cabinet body, and the baffle is disposed between the electronic apparatus placement area and the cabinet door.
US12245398B2 Control-cabinet system having a base module and a functional module, base module and functional module
A control-cabinet system has a base module and at least one functional module. The base module has a base housing with a first housing face and a second housing face. The functional module has a functional housing with a housing underside, where a circulation channel is arranged. Air flow may be circulated in the circulation channel, where each base connection element comprises circulation openings which are fluidically connected to the circulation channel. The functional connection element comprises coupling openings fluidically connected to an interior of the functional housing. The coupling openings are coupleable to the circulation openings, in which a fluidic connection exists between the circulation channel and the interior of the functional housing. A fluidically closed circulation circuit comprising the circulation channel and the interior of the functional housing is formed, in which air flow may be circulated.
US12245397B2 Coordinated control of multiple components for closed-loop enclosure cooling
One example implementation provides a method for controlling enclosure interior temperature, including obtaining, from a thermostat, temperature data indicative of interior enclosure temperature; determining, using a controller, that the temperature data indicates that the interior enclosure temperature exceeds a set point; simulating for a heat exchanger, using the controller, loss of alternating current (AC) power supply; and thereafter operating, using the controller, the heat exchanger and an air conditioner above the set point.
US12245394B2 Power converter arrangement
An electronic power converter is in a housing of a power converter arrangement. A cooling duct for cooling the power converter with a cooling liquid is inside the housing. The cooling duct has a connection supplying the cooling liquid to the cooling duct and for discharging. Mating connections are connected to the connections of the cooling duct. The connections and the mating connections have sealing surfaces which face each other. The interior of the housing and the cooling duct is sealed via sealing devices each have two sealing rings spaced apart from each other. First sealing rings seal the cooling duct and the other sealing rings seal the housing. Annular grooves as outflow ducts in the housing lead off and open out on the outside of the housing and are introduced into the sealing surfaces in the region between the sealing rings.
US12245393B2 Chassis device for a detachable module, related electronic apparatus and related operating assembly
A chassis device is provided and includes a case and an operating assembly. The case is for installing a detachable module and includes a first pivoting component pivotally connected to the detachable module, a second pivoting component pivotally connected to the first pivoting component, and a first engaging component movably disposed on the first pivoting component and for removably engaging with a second engaging component of the detachable module. The first pivoting component is restrained from pivoting when the first engaging component engages with the second engaging component of the detachable module, and when the second pivoting component pivots, the second pivoting component pushes the first engaging component, so that the first engaging component disengages from the second engaging component of the detachable module for allowing the first pivoting component to pivot. Furthermore, a related electronic apparatus and a related operating assembly are also provided.
US12245389B2 Display apparatus
A display apparatus including a display and a supporter. The supporter being mounted on the display and configured to support the display and rotate the display module between a first position and a second position. The supporter including a drive motor, a first gear, and a detection sensor. The drive motor configured to supply a driving force to rotate the display. The first gear configured to rotate together with the display by receiving the driving force from the drive motor. The detection sensor configured to detect a rotation amount of a second gear configured to rotate in with the first gear.
US12245387B2 Mount bracket
According to one aspect of the disclosure, there is provided a mount bracket for installation of communication device in a structure, the mount bracket including: a bracket body coupled to the structure; a bracket base, to which the communication device is fixed, coupled to the bracket body and rotates to cover the bracket body; and a connection member provided at one end of the bracket body to rotatably connect the bracket base to the bracket body, wherein the bracket base includes an anti-detachment structure for preventing separation from the bracket body during rotation.
US12245386B2 Portable dock for electronic key retention devices
A key retention device and a portable dock for the key retention device are disclosed. The key retention device includes a key holder and a base. The key holder is rotatably coupled to the base. The base includes pins that extend into a cavity of the key holder when the key holder is in a closed position and do not extend into the cavity when the key holder is in an open position. The base includes a finger that prevents users from inserting an electronic key into the key holder when the key holder is in the closed position. The key retention device can receive the portable dock and lock the key holder in the locked position when a user input is received. The user input can be provided to the key retention device to remove an electronic key from the portable dock or to remove the portable dock altogether.
US12245381B2 Thermocompression bonding with passivated nickel-based contacting metal
Methods and systems for low-force, low-temperature thermocompression bonding. The present application teaches new methods and structures for three-dimensional integrated circuits, in which cold thermocompression bonding is used to provide reliable bonding. To achieve this, reduction and passivation steps are preferably both used to reduce native oxide on the contact metals and to prevent reformation of native oxide, preferably using atmospheric plasma treatments. Preferably the physical compression height of the elements is set to be only enough to reliably achieve at least some compression of each bonding element pair, compensating for any lack of flatness. Preferably the thermocompression bonding is performed well below the melting point. This not only avoids the deformation of lower levels which is induced by reflow techniques, but also provides a steep relation of force versus z-axis travel, so that a drastically-increasing resistance to compression helps to regulate the degree of thermocompression.
US12245380B2 Thermocompression bonding with passivated copper-based contacting metal
Methods and systems for low-force, low-temperature thermocompression bonding. The present application teaches new methods and structures for three-dimensional integrated circuits, in which cold thermocompression bonding is used to provide reliable bonding. To achieve this, reduction and passivation steps are preferably both used to reduce native oxide on the contact metals and to prevent reformation of native oxide, preferably using atmospheric plasma treatments. Preferably the physical compression height of the elements is set to be only enough to reliably achieve at least some compression of each bonding element pair, compensating for any lack of flatness. Preferably the thermocompression bonding is performed well below the melting point. This not only avoids the deformation of lower levels which is induced by reflow techniques, but also provides a steep relation of force versus z-axis travel, so that a drastically-increasing resistance to compression helps to regulate the degree of thermocompression.
US12245378B2 Three-dimensional molding machine
A three-dimensional molding machine for manufacturing a three-dimensional molded object comprising an electronic circuit includes multiple modules disposed adjacent to each other, a work unit provided in each of the multiple modules and configured to share a manufacturing operation for manufacturing the three-dimensional molded object on a pallet, and a pallet conveyance section provided in each of the multiple modules and configured to convey the pallet into and out of a module and to transfer the pallet between the module and another adjacent module of the multiple modules.
US12245376B2 Embedded printed circuit board
An embedded printed circuit board includes a first substrate, a semiconductor chip mounted on the first substrate, a second substrate provided on the first substrate via the semiconductor chip so that the semiconductor chip is sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first resin filled between the semiconductor chip and the first substrate and having a cladding portion covering a side surface of the semiconductor chip, and a second resin filled between the first substrate and the second substrate and encapsulating the semiconductor chip and the first resin. The first resin includes a protrusion protruding from the cladding portion toward the second substrate.
US12245374B2 Electronic device comprising interposer
An electronic device includes a housing, a first substrate, a second substrate, and an interposer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and configured to electrically connect the first substrate and the second substrate. The interposer includes a substrate, a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface. The interposer further includes a plurality of first conductive pads, a plurality of second conductive pads, a plurality of conductive posts, a plurality of third conductive terminals at least partially exposed on the first surface and electrically connected to the plurality of first conductive pads via a first conductive via (CV), and a plurality of fourth conductive terminals at least partially exposed on the second surface and electrically connected to the plurality of second conductive pads via a second CV.
US12245370B2 Printed circuit board
A printed circuit board includes: an insulating layer; a conductive pattern disposed within the insulating layer; a skin layer disposed on the insulating layer and having an opening on the conductive pattern; and a connection layer at least partially surrounded by the skin layer, disposed in the opening to connect to a portion of the conductive pattern, and containing gold (Au).
US12245368B2 Stretchable device and display panel and sensor and electronic device
A stretchable substrate includes a first elastomer, a plurality of unit devices on the stretchable substrate, a connecting wire configured to electrically connect adjacent unit devices, and a plurality of auxiliary structures each including a second elastomer and each at least partially overlapping with at least one unit device or the connecting wire, wherein the first elastomer and the second elastomer are separate, respective polymers that commonly include at least one structural unit.
US12245365B2 High-frequency electronic component and module
A high-frequency electronic component includes a ceramic multilayer substrate, ground electrodes provided at different layers of the ceramic multilayer substrate, and a shielding film covering at least a side surface among surfaces of the ceramic multilayer substrate. Two or more of the ground electrodes are exposed to the side surface of the ceramic multilayer substrate and are electrically connected to the shielding film. On the side surface of the ceramic multilayer substrate, the two or more of the ground electrodes do not overlap each other in a thickness direction of the ceramic multilayer substrate.
US12245357B2 Compact linac
A linear accelerator comprises side-coupled cavity cells configured to accelerate electrons with a radio frequency field. The field amplitude in the initial cells is lower than in the later cells, and the initial cells are shorter than the later cells. This creates a capture section where electrons are captured and bunched while experiencing low acceleration, followed by an acceleration section where the bunched electrons experience stronger acceleration.
US12245356B2 Radiotherapy device
A particle accelerator comprising a waveguide comprising a series of acceleration cells. The series of acceleration cells comprise an input acceleration cell configured to accelerate a beam of electrons along the central axis of the cells. A source of electrons is configured to input a beam of electrons into the input acceleration cell and a magnet arrangement is configured to prevent electrons that have deviated from the beam of electrons from hitting the source of electrons.
US12245355B2 Gantry for a particle therapy system
An example particle therapy system includes a gantry having a beamline structure configured to direct a particle beam that is monoenergetic from an output of a particle accelerator towards an irradiation target, where the beamline structure includes magnetic bending elements to bend the particle beam along a length of the beamline structure; and an energy degrader downstream of the beamline structure relative to the particle accelerator, where the energy degrader is configured and controllable to change an energy of the particle beam prior to at least part of the particle beam reaching the irradiation target.
US12245354B2 Swirl control through electrode geometry
A translatable electrode for use in a cartridge assembly for a contact start plasma arc torch including an electrode body having a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end including a spiral groove and a contact surface at a proximal end face shaped to electrically communicate with a cathodic element. The translatable electrode also including at least one emissive insert disposed within the distal end of the electrode body and proximate a distal end face. The translatable electrode including at least one baffle disposed between the proximal and distal end of the electrode body. The translatable electrode also including a gas flow dampening region disposed circumferentially about the distal end and adjacent the distal end face and positioned between the at least one baffle and the distal end face.
US12245352B2 Plasma generator
A plasma generator includes a cathode, an anode, and a stabilizing electrode. The stabilizing electrode stabilises a region of plasma within a fluid. Methods of plasma generation and uses thereof are also provided.
US12245343B2 Luminaire driver system with SPD
A luminaire driver system comprising: a driver (200) having a driver housing (250) with output connections (202) for connection to at least one light source (110); wherein the driver comprises a driver circuitry (210) arranged in said driver housing, said driver circuitry being configured to perform a driving functionality of the at least one light source (110); wherein said driver housing is provided with a receiving means (260) for receiving a pluggable surge protection module (300); the surge protection module (300) comprising surge protection circuitry (310), wherein the surge protection module and/or the receiving means are configured such that the surge protection circuitry is connectable to a power supply and such that the surge protection circuitry is electrically connected to the driver circuitry, when the surge protection module is received in the receiving means.
US12245336B2 Communication device and communication method
A communication device that operates as a terminal under control of a base station, includes: a communication unit that transmits and receives wireless signals; and a control unit that controls transmission of data using a predetermined resource pool by the communication unit. The control unit determines implementation of relay communication for a packet within the predetermined resource pool on the basis of at least one of information received from the base station, information received from another terminal, or information obtained from the terminal itself, during packet reception, and performs the relay communication by using a resource secured by a transmission source terminal, the terminal itself, or the base station.
US12245335B2 Switch module, master switch unit, and slave switch unit
A switch module includes a master switch unit and a slave switch unit. The master switch unit includes a master substrate, a determination unit mounted on the master substrate and configured to determine an ON/OFF state of a switch portion connected to the determination unit, a master-side switch portion mounted on the master substrate and connected to the determination unit, and at least one master-side connector mounted on the master substrate and connected to the determination unit. The slave switch unit includes a slave substrate, a slave-side switch portion mounted on the slave substrate, and a first slave-side connector mounted on the slave substrate and connected to the slave-side switch portion. The master-side connector is connected to the first slave-side connector.
US12245334B2 Physical protocol data unit transmission method employed by wireless fidelity multi-link device
A physical protocol data unit (PPDU) transmission method includes: setting parameters of each of a plurality of links for enabling the plurality of links to have different capacity for PPDU transmission, wherein parameters of one link are different from parameters of another link, and highest capacity supported by the one link is higher than highest capacity supported by the another link; aligning an ending time instant of transmission of a first PPDU transmitted via the one link with an ending time instant of transmission of a second PPDU transmitted via the another link through setting a content that is carried by the first PPDU transmitted via the one link; and transmitting PPDUs via the plurality of links, wherein one PPDU is transmitted via each of the plurality of links, and the PPDUs include the first PPDU and the second PPDU.
US12245332B2 Direct eSIM transfer between wireless devices
The described embodiments set forth techniques for transferring an electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) with the same integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID) value from a source mobile wireless device to a target mobile wireless device directly with a mobile network operator (MNO) provisioning server. The target mobile wireless device downloads the eSIM from the MNO provisioning server after deletion of the eSIM on the source mobile wireless device and reassignment of the eSIM with the same ICCID value to the target mobile wireless device.
US12245331B2 Mobile application configurations to enable data transfers
Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a provider application configured to access a user account associated with a provider server. For example, a system may perform operations to identify one or more other applications installed on the mobile device that may be configured to communicate with the provider server. The system may determine data required by the other applications to perform one or more data transfers with the user account. The system may cause the provider application to send the data required to the other applications. As such, the other applications may be enabled to perform one or more data transfers with the user account based on the data sent to the other applications.
US12245330B2 Method and system for providing communication services using a plurality of remote subscriber identity modules
A method and a wireless communication device for providing communication service to devices connected to the wireless communication device. By establishing a starter wireless carrier connection using a starter SIM from a plurality of local SIMs, the wireless communication device establishes one or more logical data connections with one or more SIM banks. Remote-SIMs are selected from the one or more SIM banks and used to establish further wireless carrier connections to allow communication service to be provided to the devices over wireless carrier connections.
US12245319B2 Method and apparatus handling SL DRX inactivity timer 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 first user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes receiving, from a second UE, first sidelink control information (SCI) including scheduling information, receiving, from the second UE, second SCI based on the scheduling information, identifying whether the second SCI indicates a new transmission, and in case that the second SCI indicates the new transmission, starting a sidelink discontinuous reception (DRX) inactivity timer.
US12245316B2 Resuming SCG, synchronization aspects
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for resuming a connection of a wireless communication device suspension to a dormant state while the wireless communication device was operating in dual connectivity with a Master Cell Group (MCG) with a first network node and a Secondary Cell Group (SCG) with a second network node. In one embodiment, a method performed by the wireless communication device comprises receiving a connection resume message with an indication to restore the SCG of the wireless communication device, where the connection resume message comprises information that is mandatory when the connection resume message comprises an indication to restore the SCG. The information that is mandatory comprises information that triggers synchronization and random access towards a Primary SCG Cell (PSCell) (e.g., reconfigurationWithSync or mobilityControlInfoSCG). The method further comprises restoring the SCG in accordance with the connection resume message. Corresponding embodiments of a wireless communication device are also disclosed.
US12245297B2 Control method for slice network, terminal, and network device
The present disclosure discloses a control method for a slice network, a terminal, a network device, a chip, a computer-readable storage medium, a computer program product, and a computer program. The control method includes controlling, by a terminal based on relevant information corresponding to slice information, a processing between the terminal and a network device. The relevant information corresponding to the slice information includes at least one of access control information, a Backoff Indicator (BI), or a timer.
US12245294B2 Method for node used for wireless communication and apparatus
Provided are a method for a node used for wireless communication and an apparatus. One example method includes: receiving first signaling, wherein the first signaling indicates a plurality of physical random access channel occasion groups, and each of the plurality of physical random access channel occasion groups comprises a plurality of physical random access channel occasions; and receiving second signaling, wherein the second signaling indicates a value of a first index, and the value of the first index corresponds to at least one corresponding physical random access channel occasion group of the plurality of physical random access channel occasion groups.
US12245293B2 Method for transmitting uplink channel in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
Provided is a method for performing transmission of an uplink channel in a wireless communication system, the method being performed by a terminal and comprising the steps of: receiving a system information block 1 (SIB1) from a base station; transmitting a preamble for a random access procedure to the base station; receiving a random access response (RAR) to the preamble from the base station; and transmitting a PUSCH to the base station on the basis of the random access response.
US12245292B2 Method for transmitting uplink channel in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
Provided is a method for performing transmission of an uplink channel in a wireless communication system, the method being performed by a terminal and comprising the steps of: receiving a system information block 1 (SIB1) from a base station; transmitting a preamble for a random access procedure to the base station; receiving a random access response (RAR) to the preamble from the base station; and transmitting a PUSCH to the base station on the basis of the random access response.
US12245289B2 Communications device, infrastructure equipment and methods for differentiating between 2-step RACH and 4-step RACH
A method of operating a communications device in a wireless communications network comprises transmitting a random access message on a wireless access interface, the random access message comprising a selected random access preamble. The method further comprises receiving a resource allocation message comprising an indication of downlink communications resources allocated for the transmission of a random access response message combined with a radio network terminal identifier which identifies the communications device which transmitted the random access message, determining that the resource allocation message identifies the communications device, and in response to determining that the resource allocation message identities the communications device, decoding the signals transmitted using the allocated downlink communications resources.
US12245283B2 Message 2 indication of message 3 repetition and frequency hopping for message 3 repetition
A random access procedure between a user equipment (UE) and a base station may include repetition of a random access message 3 based on an indication provided by a random access response (RAR) message including a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) portion and a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) portion. The base station may transmit the RAR message to indicate at least one random access message 3 repetition parameter. The UE may determine at least one random access message 3 repetition parameter based on the RAR message. The UE may transmit the random access message 3 with repetition based on the message 3 repetition parameter, and the base station may receive the random access message 3 based on the repetition parameter, thereby improving coverage of the random access message 3.
US12245281B2 Frequency domain resource allocation method, terminal, and network device
A frequency domain resource allocation method, a terminal, and a network device are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a resource allocation indication, where the resource allocation indication corresponds to a parameter of a BWP configured for the terminal; and determining a frequency domain resource indicated by the resource allocation indication in the BWP.
US12245278B2 Synchronized framing scheduling methods and systems for OFDMA based wireless systems
There are provided methods and systems for scheduling downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) transmissions in one or more Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) IEEE 802.11 orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) based wireless communication networks, each network comprising one or more IEEE 802.11 OFDMA based Access Points (APs) wherein each AP of said one or more APs comprises associate one or more IEEE 802.11 OFDMA stations (STAs), the method comprising the steps of: synchronizing the one or more STAs within each network using one or more synchronization signals transmitted between the one or more APs and the one or more STAs; allocating one or more Framing Slots, wherein each Framing Slot having a fixed time duration; dividing each Framing Slot of said one or more Framing Slots into DL burst transmission and UL burst transmission periods wherein the DL burst transmission periods comprise one or more DL Data Units Bursts and continuously scheduling by said one or more IEEE 802.11 OFDMA based APs the one or more DL Data Units Bursts during said DL transmission period to said one or more STAs; and continuously sending said one or more UL Data Unit Bursts by said one or more STAs to said respective one or more APs.
US12245276B2 Signaling listen-before-talk parameters
A UE and a method of operating the UE is provided. The method includes receiving an indication for determining a set of channel access parameters from a base station node. The method includes responsive to receiving the indication in a DCI message, determining a first set of channel access parameters based on the request. The method includes responsive to receiving the indication in a RAR message, determining a second set of channel access parameters based on the request. A RAN node and method of operating the RAN node is also provided. The RAN node transmits an indication for determining a set of channel access parameters to a UE wherein when transmitted in a DCI message, the UE is requested to determine a first set of channel access parameters, and/or when transmitted in a RAR message, the UE is requested to determine a second set of channel access parameters.
US12245273B2 Electronic device, communication method and storage medium
The present disclosure relates to electronic device, communication method and storage medium in a wireless communication system. An electronic device on control device side is provided, the electronic device comprises a processing circuitry configured to: group a plurality of terminal devices based on data configuration characteristics of the plurality of terminal devices; determine a contention window for each group; and notify each of the plurality of terminal devices of the contention window associated therewith, such that each of the terminal devices is able to perform data transmission within the respective contention window in a contention-based manner.
US12245271B2 Random access preamble for non-terrestrial network
The present disclosure relates to methods, systems and devices for use in a wireless terminal includes transmitting, to a wireless network node, a preamble comprising a plurality of parts, wherein each of the plurality of parts comprises at least one sub-preamble and the sub-preambles in the plurality of parts are generated based on a plurality of roots.
US12245269B1 Methods and apparatus for uplink (UL) multiplexing and prioritization in new radio (NR) communication
A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a first higher layer configuration for a cancellation indication (CI). Further, the first higher layer configuration may include a set of reference frequency resources. Also, the WTRU may receive a grant indicating a frequency allocation and a time allocation for a scheduled transmission. Further, on a condition that the CI is received, the WTRU may interrupt the scheduled transmission. Additionally, the CI may indicate a subset of frequency resources of the set of reference frequency resources for each of a set of time symbols. Also, the WTRU may cancel the scheduled transmission on a condition that the subset of frequency resources of a set of time symbols overlaps with the frequency allocation and the time allocation for the scheduled transmission. In a further example, the first higher layer configuration may include an applicable maximum priority and the grant may include a priority index.
US12245267B2 Data transmission method and apparatus
The disclosure relates to the wireless transmission field, and discloses a data transmission method and apparatus. An example method includes: A transmit end generates a data packet; and the transmit end sends the data packet to a receive end, where the data packet includes at least two pieces of video service data having different priorities, and the pieces of video service data having different priorities are carried on different communications resources for transmission.
US12245264B2 Method and device for determining SR configuration, and storage medium
A method for determining a schedule request, SR, configuration, applied in a terminal, including: sending, by the terminal, sidelink information to a base station, where the sidelink information includes a quality of service, QoS, parameter corresponding to a first logical channel for transmitting a first sidelink data flow; receiving, by the terminal, SR configuration information generated by the base station based on the sidelink information, where the SR configuration information is configured to indicate an SR configuration of the first logical channel; and determining, by the terminal, the SR configuration of the first logical channel based on the SR configuration information.
US12245263B2 Semi-persistent scheduling for multiple services
A method, system and apparatus are disclosed for more fully utilizing a periodic or semi-static scheduled resource, including the repetition resource. In accordance with various embodiments, a network node is configured to allocate a periodic or semi-static scheduled resource to a wireless device (WD) for use in communication for at least two services having different reliability or transmission characteristics. The periodic or semi-static scheduled resource may be allocated by estimating a packet arrival from each of the WD services or in proportion to a services' priority. A periodicity of the resource may be set to a periodicity of an ultra-reliable and low latency communication (URLLC) packet arrival periodicity of a URLLC stream. A repetitious configured grant (CG) can be utilized for additional services or throughput gain. The spared periodic or semi-static scheduled resource may also be allocated for a retransmission of failed packets from a service.
US12245262B2 Frame structure in NR
The present application at least describes a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) including a processor and non-transitory memory including stored instructions which are executed by the processor. The instructions include receiving, from a base station, configuration information indicating a set of channel state information interference channel measurement (CSI-ICM) resources for the WTRU. The configuration information indicates a period and an offset for the set of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions also include receiving, from the base station, downlink control information (DCI) indicating a subset of the set of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions further include measuring the subset of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions even further include transmitting feedback to the base station based on the subset of CSI-ICM resources. The instructions yet even further include receiving a MAC control element (CE) indicating an activation of a CSI report from the base station.
US12245261B2 Method and apparatus for channel and interference measurement in a wireless communications system
Methods and apparatuses for channel and interference measurement in a wireless communication system. A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving a reporting setting and receiving a resource setting associated with the reporting setting. The reporting setting is configured with a higher layer parameter reportQuantity that is set to at least cri-SINR. The resource setting is configured with a higher layer parameter resourceType that is set to aperiodic, periodic, or semi-persistent. The method further includes receiving a first set of reference signals (RSs) through a first set of RS resources; receiving a second set of RSs through a second set of RS resources; measuring at least one RS in the first or second sets of RSs; and determining, based on the reporting setting and the measured at least one RS, one or more layer-1 signal-to-noise and interference ratios (L1-SINRs).
US12245259B2 Interference reduction in telecommunication networks
Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a computer-implemented method for scheduling transmissions of a plurality of data streams in a telecommunication network. The transmissions are partitioned into transmission cycles with a predetermined length in time. Repetitive transmissions of each of the data streams are transmitted based on the predetermined length multiplied by a respective repetition rate. The method includes: determining a path through the network for the transmissions of each stream; determining a shared transmission links based on a comparison of the paths, wherein each shared transmission link is part of at least two of the paths; based on a numerical optimization, determining a phase of the repetitive transmissions for each data stream, the optimization using an objective function with a value for interference between two repetitive transmissions; and scheduling the transmissions of each data stream, wherein the transmissions start at a transmission cycle associated with the respective phase.
US12245258B2 Beamforming and opportunistic fair scheduling for 5G wireless communication systems
A method for implementing opportunistic user scheduling under long-term and short-term resource fairness constraints is presented. The method includes enabling a base station to communicate with a plurality mobile devices handled by a plurality of users within a single-cell wireless communication network, deriving a feasible region of resource block (RB) fairness vectors by enabling an opportunistic scheduler to select active users from the plurality of users at each RB, implementing an optimal user scheduling strategy to maximize system utility by optimizing, via the opportunistic scheduler, transmit power and user mode selection, wherein the optimal user scheduling strategy includes a threshold-based strategy (TBS) phase and a compensation phase, and employing a short-term resource fair scheduling strategy satisfying user resource demands over a finite window-length.
US12245257B2 Information transmission method and apparatus
This application discloses an information transmission method and apparatus, and relates to the field of wireless communications technologies. The method in this application includes: receiving first resource configuration information, where the first resource configuration information is used to indicate a transmission resource of downlink control information, the downlink control information includes information used to indicate a transmission resource of a first message in a random access process and/or information used to indicate a transmission resource of a second message in the random access process, the first message includes a random access response message, and the second message includes a contention resolution message; and then receiving the first message and/or the second message based on the downlink control information. This application is applicable to a random access procedure.
US12245250B2 Multi-cell scheduling with reduced control overhead
Methods and apparatuses for multi-cell scheduling with reduced control overhead. A method for receiving physical downlink control channels (PDCCHs) includes receiving information for a first group of N1 cells and for a second group of N2 cells, determining a total number of PDCCH receptions in a slot on a scheduling cell based on N1 and on a ratio of N2 over M, and receiving a number of PDCCHs in the slot on the scheduling cell that is not larger than the total number. A PDCCH provides a downlink control information (DCI) format. The DCI format schedules one of: a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) reception, or a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission, on one cell from the first group of N1 cells, or PDSCH receptions, or PUSCH transmissions, on a number of cells up to a maximum of M cells from the second group of N2 cells.
US12245245B2 Terminal, base station, communication method, and communication system for controlling hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) response based on report of HARQ response information
A terminal includes a reception unit that receives DL (Downlink) control information for allocating a SL (Sidelink) resource, from a base station, a transmission unit that transmits data in the SL resource to another terminal, and transmits a HARQ (Hybrid automatic repeat request) response corresponding to the SL resource or the data to the base station, and a control unit that determines a control related to the HARQ response, based on presence or non-presence of a transport block to be transmitted in the SL resource.
US12245244B2 Method and apparatus for beam management
A method for beam management performed by a UE is provided. The method includes: receiving a DCI format in a first BWP based on a first QCL assumption specific to the first BWP, the DCI format scheduling a PDSCH reception in a second BWP; receiving an RRC configuration that includes a plurality of candidate TCI states associated with a serving cell in which the PDSCH is scheduled; receiving a MAC CE that indicates a subset of the plurality of candidate TCI states for activation in the second BWP; determining a second QCL assumption specific to the second BWP based on one TCI state in the subset; and receiving the PDSCH in the second BWP based on the second QCL assumption.
US12245243B2 Adaptation of active time physical downlink control channel monitoring using band-width part switching
A method, network node and wireless device for adaptation of search space (SS) density by bandwidth part (BWP) switching are disclosed. According to one aspect, a wireless device (WD) is configured to switch between a sparse search space (SS) configuration and a dense SS configuration, and monitor a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) according to one of the sparse SS in a first BWP, and the dense SS in a second BWP.
US12245241B2 Random access channel (RACH)-less procedure
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a base station may determine to transmit a pre-allocated uplink (UL) grant to a user equipment (UE), wherein the pre-allocated UL grant includes: a secondary node (SN) transmission configuration indicator (TCI) list, and a type 1 configured grant (CG). The base station may transmit, to the UE, the pre-allocated UL grant based at least in part on determining to transmit the pre-allocated UL grant. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US12245239B2 Transmission method and apparatus, device, and storage medium
A transmission method and apparatus, a device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are disclosed. The method may include: acquiring a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) parameter, and performing at least one PUCCH repetition transmission according to the PUCCH parameter, where the parameter is configured by higher-layer signaling, and comprises at least one of: a plurality of spatial relation information groups, or a frequency hopping transmission parameter, each piece of spatial relation information corresponding to a set of power control parameters.
US12245238B2 Uplink control information multiplexing
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may generate an uplink control information (UCI) message including a scheduling request bit multiplexed with a first UCI bit and a second UCI bit, including: selecting a set of sequences, of a set of candidate sets of sequences, to use for multiplexing the first UCI bit and the second UCI bit, the selection of the set of sequences indicating the scheduling request bit, and multiplexing the first UCI bit and the second UCI bit based at least in part on the set of sequences. The UE may transmit the UCI message. Numerous other aspects are described.
US12245236B2 Method and apparatus of determining cap of transmission resources available for control information and communication apparatus
Provided are a method and an apparatus of determining a cap of transmission resources available for control information and a communication device. The method of determining a cap of transmission resources available for control information includes: determining, according to a ratio coefficient, a cap of transmission resources to be occupied by coded modulation symbols of control information on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).
US12245235B2 Method and user equipment for sidelink packet exchange operation
A method performed by a UE is provided. The method includes receiving at least one SL-DRX configuration and a plurality of SL resource pool configurations to be configured on the first UE; performing partial sensing based on at least one of the plurality of SL resource pool configurations when an SL-DRX operation is performed based on the at least one SL-DRX configuration, each of at least one SL resource pool configured by the at least one of the plurality of SL resource pool configurations comprising one or more time slots; and performing SL-CBR measurement associated with each of the at least one SL resource pool in the one or more time slots where the partial sensing is performed.
US12245221B2 On-demand scheduling request design
An on-demand scheduling request (SR) design is disclosed. Such an on-demand or triggered SR operation provides pre-configuration of user equipments (UEs) with triggered SR resources. Base stations may also configure UEs to monitor for a trigger signal within a bit field of control signaling from the base station. Upon detecting the trigger signal within such bit field, the UEs may use the triggered SR resources for transmitting triggered SR requests. Such use of the triggered SR resources may be in response to UEs detected cancelation of other periodic configured SR resources.
US12245218B2 Communication apparatus, base station apparatus, and communication system
A communication apparatus that supports sidelink communication, the communication apparatus includes, a scheduler configured to select one resource pool from a plurality of resource pools based on a selection criterion set for an individual one of the plurality of resource pools and information regarding sidelink communication, and a transmission unit configured to transmit control information and data by using a resource included in the resource pool selected by the scheduler, wherein the information regarding sidelink communication is a QoS (Quality of Service) condition requested when the data is transmitted via sidelink communication.
US12245216B2 Communication method and apparatus
This application relates to the field of communications technologies, and discloses a communication method and apparatus. The method includes: when a terminal device determines transmission statuses of N time-frequency resource groups based on transmission indication information sent by a network device, if a time-frequency resource group is separated into a former half and a latter half by one or more first symbols in time domain, the former half of the time-frequency resource group may be combined into a previous time-frequency resource group of the time-frequency resource group, or the latter half of the time-frequency resource group may be combined into a next time-frequency resource group of the time-frequency resource group, to determine a transmission status. This ensures continuity, in time domain, of the time-frequency resource group indicated by the transmission indication information, and can avoid unnecessary uplink transmission cancellation or downlink transmission interruption, thereby increasing a network capacity.
US12245214B2 Information transmission method and communications device
The present disclosure relates to information transmission methods and communications devices. In one example method, a first communications device receives control information sent by a second communications device, where the control information is used to schedule a plurality of transport blocks (TBs). The first communications device determines a first value, where the first value is associated with one or more of a frequency hopping configuration parameter, a redundancy version (RV) change parameter, an interleaving gap parameter, and a quantity of transport blocks. The first communications device determines a first start time unit during transmission of a first TB, where the first TB is at least one of the plurality of TBs scheduled by the control information, and an index of the first start time unit is an integer multiple of the first value. The first communications device transmits the first TB based on the determined first start time unit.
US12245212B2 Bandwidth part switching
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment may receive a bandwidth part configuration that indicates one or more bandwidth parts associated with at least one beam and switch, based at least in part on the bandwidth part configuration, from a first bandwidth part of the one or more bandwidth parts as an active bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part of the one or more bandwidth parts as the active bandwidth part. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US12245209B2 Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) scheduling for transmission above 52.6 GHz
Some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for implementing downlink and uplink scheduling in communication above 52.6 GHz. For example, some aspects of this disclosure relate to a base station. The base station includes a transceiver configured to communicate over a wireless network with a user equipment (UE) and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor determines that the communication between the base station and the UE is in a frequency range above 52.6 GHz. In response to the determination, the processor disables a frequency main resource assignment (FDRA), modifies a Resource Block Group (RBG) size, or modifies a Resource Indication Value (RIV) determination. The processor generates a Downlink Channel Indicator (DCI) based at least on one or more of the disabled FDRA, the modified RBG size, or the modified RIV determination. The processor transmits, using the transceiver, the DCI to the UE.
US12245207B2 Method and apparatus for determining an idle resource related to resource re-evaluation in NR V2X
A method of operating a first apparatus 100 in a wireless communication system is proposed. The method may comprise: performing partial sensing on at least one sidelink (SL) slot related to at least one first candidate slot to be subject to resource re-evaluation or pre-emption; performing the resource re-evaluation or the pre-emption based on a result of the partial sensing; and performing resource selection based on the resource re-evaluation or the pre-emption.
US12245204B2 Method for allocating resources in a wireless communication system
A method of allocating resources to at least one wireless node in a wireless communication network, comprising: continuously receiving, at a wireless node, assignment of a number of slots, wherein the slots have a fixed slot time; obtaining (S1) information regarding physical layer parameters together with said assignment of said number of slots and said slot time; extracting (S2) a packet from a packet transmission queue maintained by said wireless node; computing (S3), based on the obtained information regarding physical layer parameters, a duration of said packet; comparing (S4A, S4B, S4C) said packet duration with said slot time;performing in real time at least one of fragmentation (S5C), aggregation (S5A) and reconfiguration (S5B) of said physical layer parameters, depending on the results of said comparison step and/or an amount of packets in said packet transmission queue; and mapping (S6) said packet to a first one of the assigned slots.
US12245202B2 Location based sidelink (SL) hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback transmission
A process for performing a sidelink (SL) communication includes determining a configuration, for a communication zone of a set of communication zones, the configuration being indicative of at least one a resource configuration or at least one signaling configuration for a communication of data. The process includes generating SL control information (SCI) that indicates a transmitter (TX) location based on the configuration of the communication zone of the set of communication zones. The process includes communicating the SCI indicating the TX location.
US12245197B2 Methods and systems for resource pool and sidelink primary cell switching
A first device may be configured to implement a procedure for resource pool and sidelink primary cell switching. In some aspects, the first device may transmit, to a second device monitoring a first sidelink resource, a sidelink bandwidth configuration message causing the second device to monitor a second sidelink resource, and switch a primary resource designation from the first sidelink resource to the second sidelink resource, the primary resource designation corresponding to communication of management information and/or acknowledgement information. Further, the first device may communicate, based on the switching, the management information and/or the acknowledgement information with the second device via the second sidelink resource.
US12245190B2 UE paging in NR unlicensed spectrum
Systems and methods of increasing paging opportunities when the unlicensed band is used are described. The gNB sends an RRC message that indicates multiple monitoring occasions in a paging occasion of a paging frame. The UE monitors a monitoring occasion of a PO to determine whether a PDCCH with a P-RNTI has been received in an unlicensed band. If such a PDCCH is received, the UE decodes PDSCH information in the PDCCH to determine whether the P-RNTI is a P-RNTI of the UE. If so, the UE avoids monitoring subsequent monitoring occasions of the PO. If the PDCCH does not contain a P-RNTI, the UE continues to monitor other monitoring occasions within the PO.
US12245175B2 Location aware steering using fine timing measurement (FTM) frames in a wireless local area network (WLAN)
This disclosure provides methods, devices and systems for access point (AP) steering or frequency band steering based on a location of a station (STA). In some aspects, an AP may determine the location of the STA based on timing information and may steer the STA based on the location. To obtain the timing information, the AP may exchange fine timing measurement (FTM) frames with the STA. The AP may determine a distance between itself and the STA based on the timing information. The AP also may obtain distance information from other APs. Using the distance between itself and the STA, as well as the distance information from other APs, the AP may determine a location of the STA and steer the STA based on its location. The AP may steer the STA to a different frequency band of the same AP or to different AP altogether.
US12245169B2 Methods, apparatuses, and processor-readable media for cell group configuration parameter changing
A communication method and a communication apparatus, the method including receiving first information from a network device, where the first information indicates, to a terminal device, to suspend a secondary cell group (SCG), suspending the SCG based on the first information, and changing a configuration parameter of a master cell group (MCG), where the configuration parameter comprises at least one of an available uplink transmission time period, a maximum transmit power, or a control channel blind detection parameter.
US12245167B2 Type 2 power headroom of a primary cell
A base station transmits, to a wireless device, at least one message comprising configuration parameters of a plurality of cells. The plurality of cells comprise a primary cell and one or more secondary cells. The base station receives, from the wireless device, a power headroom report (PHR). The PHR comprises a Type 2 power headroom of the primary cell in response to a licensed assisted access cell, of the one or more secondary cells, having an uplink that is configured and activated.
US12245165B2 Communications method and apparatus
This application provides a communications method and apparatus. According to the method, a receiving terminal receives, from one or more sending terminals, X PSSCHs that are in a one-to-one correspondence with X PSFCH resources, determines M PSFCH resources based on priorities of the X PSFCH resources, transmit power corresponding to the X PSFCH resources, and total transmit power of the receiving terminal, and sends feedback information to some or all of the one or more sending terminals on the M PSFCH resources, so that the receiving terminal can send the M PSFCH resources based on a sending capability (namely, the total transmit power) of the receiving terminal. This improves overall performance of a network system.
US12245162B2 Power control method and terminal
A power control method includes obtaining, by a first terminal, parameter information required for power control, where the parameter information includes at least one of a first parameter, a second parameter, and a third parameter, and determining, by the first terminal based on the parameter information, uplink transmit power used when uplink transmission is performed on a target beam or a target beam pair; where the first parameter includes a beam reception gain of a network device and/or a beam sending gain of the first terminal, where the second parameter is used to indicate interference caused by a second terminal to the first terminal on the target beam, and where the third parameter includes beam-specific target power and/or terminal-specific target power.
US12245161B2 Path loss reference signal (PLRS) updating using an application time interval
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for wireless communication. In one aspect, a base station (BS) transmits a message to a UE indicating a designation of a signal as a PLRS. The designation of the signal as the PLRS is associated with an application time interval, and after expiration of the application time interval, the BS receives an uplink signal from the UE having a transmit power level associated with the signal.
US12245159B2 Transmission parameter determining method, electronic apparatus, device, and medium
Provided are a transmitting parameter determination method, an electronic device, an apparatus and a medium. The transmitting parameter determination method includes: determining a power control parameter of physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission according to association information between a sounding reference signal resource indicator (SRI) and a PUSCH power control parameter. The power control parameter of the PUSCH transmission includes at least one of an open-loop power control parameter of a PUSCH, a closed-loop power control parameter of a PUSCH, or a pathloss measurement parameter of a PUSCH.
US12245158B2 Power control method and device
A power control method and a device are provided. The method is applied to a terminal device. The method includes: receiving configuration information from a network device, where the configuration information is used to indicate target spatial relation information of target uplink data; and determining transmit power of the target uplink data based on the target spatial relation information, where the target spatial relation information includes at least one of the following: M power control parameters, a target power control parameter corresponding to the target spatial relation information, and information used to indicate the target power control parameter, where M is a positive integer; and the target uplink data includes a sounding reference signal SRS or a physical uplink shared channel PUSCH.
US12245154B2 Systems and method of target wake time for peer-to-peer communication
Disclosed herein are systems and methods related to systems and methods of target wake time for peer-to-peer communication. In one aspect, a first wireless communication devices configures a subfield indicating to extend a restricted target wake time (rTWT) for peer-to-peer communication. The first wireless communication device sends a message including the subfield to a second wireless communication device.
US12245151B2 Signaling methods for reducing power consumption of wireless devices in power-saving modes
Methods, systems, and devices for signaling to reduce power consumption of wireless devices in power saving modes are described. An example method for wireless communication includes transmitting, by a network node to a wireless device in communication with the network node, a control information that is based on the wireless device being in a power-saving state that is different from a power-normal state. Another example method for wireless communication includes receiving, by a wireless device from a network node, a control information that is based on the wireless device being in a power-saving state that is different from a power-normal state.
US12245150B2 Method for controlling sidelink communication, and device therefor
Provided are a method and device for controlling sidelink communication. The method may include receiving sidelink discontinuous reception configuration information, configuring the sidelink discontinuous reception configuration information in the terminal, and discontinuously monitoring a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) on the basis of discontinuous reception (DRX) parameters included in the sidelink discontinuous reception configuration information.
US12245144B2 Periodic reference signals in a power saving mode
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive an indication of a power saving mode of the base station for communicating with a base station. The UE may communicate with the base station, with the communicating including transmitting one or more periodic reference signals having a configuration that is based at least in part on the power saving mode of the base station, or receiving the one or more periodic reference signals having the configuration that is based at least in part on the power saving mode of the base station. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US12245140B2 Network slicing with radio access network (RAN) sharing
An approach is described for a base station to generate a first message and a second message. The base station transmits the first message and the second message to a user equipment (UE). The first message is associated with a cell supported by the base station and includes a first public land mobile network (PLMN) identity index and a first list of one or more network slices supported by a first PLMN associated with the first PLMN identity index. The second message is associated with one or more neighboring cells, and includes the first PLMN identity index and a second list of one or more network slice data associated the first PLMN as supported by the one or more neighboring cells. In addition, at least one of the one or more network slice data in the second list includes a sub-list of one or more neighboring cell data.
US12245138B2 Methods for cell (re-) selection with zero-energy (ZE) radio receivers
Approaches for idle mode operations for wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) with zero-energy (ZE) receivers are disclosed herein. A WTRU operating in idle mode, may receive using the main transceiver over a Uu interface, an energy harvesting (EH) configuration for use over a ZE air interface. The main transceiver may be turned off, and the ZE receiver as part of a ZE idle mode operation, may detect, over the ZE air interface, and harvest energy from ZE reference signals. The WTRU may calculate an amount of energy harvested from the ZE reference signals over a first time period. The WTRU may calculate a ZE idle mode operation energy consumption over the first time period. On a condition that the ZE idle mode operation energy consumption is greater than the harvested energy, the main transceiver may be turned on and the WTRU may enter a Uu interface idle mode operation.
US12245134B2 SNPN onboarding and obtaining SNPN services from a PLMN
A user equipment (UE) operating in an “Onboarding Mode” may search for a network broadcasting Onboarding Capability Information (OCI), then register using onboarding credentials and receive SNPN credentials from the network. The UE may then exit onboarding mode, enter Manual Network Selection or Automatic Network Selection mode, and connect to the SNPN. A UE may also receive from a network a list of PLMNs and SNPNs that are equivalent then, when registering, indicate to the network that a requested slice is not associated with the UE's HPLMN, but is associated with an SNPN. The network may indicate to the UE how the slices of the network map to the slices of the SNPN, and may indicate whether a slice that is offered by the network only partially maps to a slice of the SNPN or HPLMN.
US12245130B2 Containerized router with a disjoint data plane
In general, this disclosure describes techniques for a containerized router operating within a cloud native orchestration framework. In an example, a computing device comprises processing circuitry; a containerized set of workloads; a containerized routing protocol process configured to execute on the processing circuitry and configured to receive routing information; a kernel network stack executing on the processing circuitry and configured to forward packets based on first routing information from the containerized routing protocol process; and a data plane development kit (DPDK)-based virtual router executing on processing circuitry and configured to forward traffic to and from the workloads based on second routing information from the containerized routing protocol process.
US12245128B2 Method and system for performing transmission of data between base station and terminal
A value of a first figure of merit representative of routing performance throughout the multi-hop network is obtained. Independently of the values of the first figure of merit, a value of a second figure of merit representative of transmission performance between the base station and the multi-hop network for each candidate configuration of transmission between the base station and the entry points of the multi-hop network is computed. Values of a third figure of merit representative of a trade-off between routing performance throughout the multi-hop network and transmission performance between the base station and the multi-hop network is then computed by combining values of the first figure of merit and of the second figure of merit. Then, the candidate configuration which shows the best value of the third figure of merit is selected to perform the transmission of data.
US12245126B2 Service processing method, information transmission method, and relevant devices
The present disclosure provides a service processing method, an information transmission method and relevant devices. The service processing method includes: acquiring related information about service processing; and performing relevant processing on a target service at least in accordance with the acquired related information about the service processing.
US12245125B2 Pre-alert system for first responders
A method includes receiving data identifying a responder in response to a call to an emergency operator, identifying one or more persons associated with the responder, determining communication addresses of communication devices associated with respective persons of the one or more persons, and sending a communication to each of the communication devices using the communication addresses to issue a pre-alert to the one or more persons that allows the one or more persons to prepare for a call to action. A system using natural language processing may be used to analyze a call in progress and aid in dispatching. The system may also identify the responder and assist in initiating the pre-alert prior to an alarm being sounded.
US12245124B2 Method and apparatus for communicating collision related information
A communication device mounted on a vehicle, e.g., On-Board Unit (OBU), communicates collision related information to other road entities, e.g., other vehicles or roadside units (RSUs) or a server, after a collision is detected. The OBU may temporarily store basic safety messages (BSMs) (and optionally sensor data) for a predesignated number of seconds before discarding the BSMs (and optionally sensor data) on a continuing basis. When a collision is detected, the OBU sends a report, e.g., to a server, with the stored BSMs (and optionally sensor data) to a server. After a collision detection, the OBU may send a request to other vehicles to upload relevant collision related information. Additionally, if a first vehicle detects the collision of a second vehicle, the first vehicle may communicate collision related information to other entities and a server.
US12245122B2 Bike lane communications network
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A wireless device may communicate with multiple beacon devices (e.g., road side beacons), where messages from the road side beacons may be transmitted over a sidelink communications link and may be used to determine a speed and/or location of the wireless device. In some examples, the messages may carry public safety information, location information, navigation information, or other types of information, which may be used, for example, to notify the wireless device of a nearby event, to enable navigation, or the like. When receiving messages from the road side beacons, the wireless device may report a status to a base station, which may determine a relationship between transmissions from the wireless device and predict future transmissions based on the relationship. As a result, the base station may modify communications parameters in accordance with the status of the wireless device.
US12245121B2 Item tracking system that switches between short-range and long-range location services
An item tracking system that uses smart tracking labels to track an item's position, and that switches between short-range tracking within a local area using short-range interfaces like Bluetooth and long-range tracking within a global or regional area using long-range interfaces like GPS. Long-range communication interfaces may be disabled when the tracking label comes within range of a short-range network such as a Bluetooth network within a warehouse. Switching to short-range services when they are available may significantly reduce the total power requirement for a tracking label. In an illustrative embodiment a tracking label may periodically broadcast an advertising message over Bluetooth; when a Bluetooth gateway in a warehouse or other local area responds to this message, the label disables long-range interfaces and switches position tracking to use short-range services. When the label loses communication with a short-range network, it re-enables the long-range interfaces.
US12245120B2 Infrastructure equipment and method
An infrastructure equipment for forming part of a mobile radio network includes a transmit and receive unit, to transmit and receive data to and from mobile communications devices via a wireless access interface, and a controller processing requests for communications resources from the mobile communications devices. Plural associated communications devices are arranged to form a group, and each of the associated communications devices of the group includes a same common identifier, with respect to which communications sessions can be established to communicate data via the mobile radio network, and the controller is arranged in combination with the transmit and receive unit to respond to a request from one of the communications devices of the group to establish a communications bearer using the common identifier.
US12245115B2 Method to extend operational domain using pre-downloads of tiles for non- or low cellular signal area
In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided for downloading of geographic information. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method is provided that includes the following steps: identifying, via a processor using map data, a plurality of geographic areas in which a vehicle is to travel along a selected route to a destination; identifying, via the processor using the map data, a plurality of map tiles corresponding to the plurality of geographic areas, such that each of the plurality of map tiles corresponds to a different one of the plurality of geographic areas; obtaining data access information for each of the plurality of geographic areas; and determining, via the processor, a prioritized sequence for downloading the plurality of map tiles, based on the data access information for the plurality of geographic areas.
US12245114B2 System and method for driving condition detection and notification
A system for accident detection or detecting an unsafe driving condition in a vehicle including a device that measures and transmits at least one output signal; at least one remote device configured to receive, record, and/or display the at least one output signal from the device; a computing device configured to receive the at least one output signal from the device and display the at least one output signal in real-time; and a graphical user interface on the computing device that allows an emergency response professional to view and customize options for monitoring the at least one output signal, wherein the device, the at least one remote device, and the computing device are communicatively connected to each other via a communications network.
US12245111B2 Augmented reality identification of subscribers
Systems and methods are provided for identifying subscribers and/or content creators to each other while attending a real-world/live event. The real-world/live event may be in furtherance of content creation or in furtherance of providing preferential access to subscribers. Identification in the case of subscribers can be based upon subscribership information, commonality of one or more aspects of the subscribers and/or the content creators. For example, a subscriber may be identified with a level of prominence commensurate with the level at which he/she subscribers to a content creator to. Notifications and/or recommendations may be presented in an augmented reality experience along with augmented reality identifications of subscribers and/or content creators.
US12245110B2 Telecommunication service employing an electronic information repository storing social network user information, developer information, and mobile network operator information
A telecommunication system that carries out telecommunication functions between multiple parties as initiated by the user interaction with a social network application, while maintaining privacy of the device identifiers (phone numbers or static IP addresses assigned to devices) of the participating parties.
US12245108B2 System and method for client protocol selection for short data service
Embodiments herein provide a method for managing short data service (SDS) communication in a mission critical data (MCData) communication system. The method includes determining, by a transmitting MCData UE, whether a pre-determined criteria is met for transmitting a one-to-one standalone SDS message or a group standalone SDS message to receiving MCData UE (s). Further, the method includes determining data size of the one-to-one standalone SDS message or group standalone SDS message. Furthermore, the method includes transmitting the one-to-one standalone SDS message to the receiving MCData UE for one-to-one communication or group communication using one of a signaling control plane and a media plane based the determined data size of the one-to-one standalone SDS message or group standalone SDS message.
US12245106B2 NR sidelink group communication
A Sidelink AS group management function is disclosed for a UE to discover group members and organize them into AS layer sub-groups based on the AS layer group context information. A centralized Sidelink AS group management is disclosed that the Sidelink AS Group Manager discovers group members and organizes them into AS layer sub-groups for a UE. A Subgroup formation and configuration procedure is disclosed that SL AS Group Manager organizes the ULG into AS layer sub-groups, configures UE-to-UE relays for each UE in the ULG and sends the AS group management information to the UE. A distributed Sidelink AS group management method is disclosed that each UE discovers its group members and organizes the ULG into AS layer sub-groups. New Layer 2 structures and procedures are disclosed to enhance bearer management for Sidelink groupcast communications.
US12245104B2 Multicast service transmission method and device
A multicast service transmission method includes: a management device that receives a first message; the management device based on the first message, instructs a gateway device to send a data packet of the first multicast service to the terminal device or the access network device, or the management device instructs a gateway device to stop sending a data packet of the first multicast service to the terminal device or the access network device.
US12245102B2 System and method for appointment scheduling
A method and system for appointment scheduling, the computer implemented method acting a digital rolodex for clients to schedule appointments for any number of services from businesses whereby they may also be provided with live updates of the location of the businesses and their employees when providing services and may receive an invoice for the services as well as pay for the services. The business may have advertisements for the business appear more or less frequent depending on the volume of appointments scheduled in the calendar and may be provided with live updates of the location of the client.
US12245099B2 Validate an activation of an application on a driver's smartphone
Method for activating an application program, on a smartphone. This method forces the driver of a vehicle to activate and keep the application program activated while driving, since it is a telematic insurance for a vehicle that only has coverage while the smartphone is not used and a programmed speed limit is not exceeded. This method makes it difficult to activate immediately after a crash and requires a trip at a certain speed and for a time T, something very difficult in a crash scenario. It also keeps a record of the coordinates, time and date of activation and deactivation of the application program and this does not allow fraud to the insurer. This method makes it possible to ensure and prevent, without the two main causes of accidents, smartphone distraction and speeding.
US12245093B2 Method and apparatus for determining signal quality information of frequency
This application provides a method and an apparatus for determining signal quality information of a frequency. On example method includes obtaining, by a network device, signal quality information, of a first frequency, from a plurality of terminal devices, wherein the first frequency is a frequency used by a serving cell accessed by the plurality of terminal devices; and determining, by the network device, signal quality information of a second frequency based on the signal quality information of the first frequency and a stored first mapping relationship, wherein the second frequency is different from the first frequency, and the first mapping relationship is a mapping relationship between the signal quality information of the first frequency and the signal quality information of the second frequency.
US12245092B2 Communications network switching method, terminal device, and medium
A communication processing method includes: detecting whether a first SIM of at least two installed SIMs meets a first trigger condition; and performing communication processing based on a second SIM of the at least two SIMs if the first SIM meets the first trigger condition.
US12245091B2 Method for transmitting radio capability identifier, terminal device, and network node
A method for transmitting a radio capability identifier, a terminal device, and a network node are disclosed. The method includes: sending a currently available first radio capability identifier of a terminal device to a network node in a case that a network node change-related condition is satisfied.
US12245087B2 Method and apparatus for performing cell access without random access in next generation 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. The present disclosure relates to handover performed without random access in a wireless communication system.
US12245086B2 Efficient 3D mobility support using reinforcement learning
According to some embodiments, a method performed by a network node for mobility management comprises obtaining data samples for modeling a wireless network environment that comprises a plurality of cells and building a machine learning model of the wireless network using the obtained data samples. The machine learning model is trained to determine a sequence of handovers for a wireless device among the plurality of cells for the wireless device to traverse from a source cell to a destination cell. The method further comprises receiving mobility information for a wireless device, determining one or more handover operations for the wireless device based on the mobility information, and transmitting the one or more handover operations to the wireless device.
US12245084B2 Method and apparatus for pre-emption of a sidelink resource
The subject application is related to method and apparatus for scheduling a sidelink resource. A method performed by a first user equipment (UE), comprising: determining a reserved resource; transmitting a signal indicating the reserved resource; and if a pre-emption indication is received, releasing the reserved resource to a second UE.
US12245079B2 Inter-system measurement information transmission method and system, and computer readable storage medium
The present invention provides an inter-system measurement information transmission method and system. The method comprises: if there is no interface between a first base station and a second base station, the first base station determines a corresponding core network and a corresponding interface; if the corresponding core network is a first core network corresponding to the first base station, the first base station sends first measurement configuration information to a control plane entity of the first core network; the control plane entity of the first core network sends the first measurement configuration information to a control plane entity of a second core network; the control plane entity of the second core network sends the first measurement configuration information to the second base station; and the second base station determines inter-system measurement configuration information of a terminal within the coverage of the second base station for the first base station.
US12245078B2 Transmit format for multi-segment PUSCH
Devices and methods of operating a network node in a wireless telecommunication network are provided herein. Such methods include generating (710) a configuration message that includes transmit format data corresponding to a multiple segment transmission on a physical shared channel. The transmit format data includes at least one of transport block size data, TBS, determination data, redundancy version, RV, determination data, starting point and length of PUSCH transmission data, time domain resource allocation, TDRA, table data, and/or demodulated reference signal, DMRS data. Methods include initiating (720) the transmission of the configuration message to a user equipment, UE, to identify the transmit format data for the multiple segment transmission.
US12245077B2 Method and device for controlling duplicate packet transmission in wireless communication system
The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling packet duplication transmission in a wireless communication system. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a method, performed by a user equipment (UE), of controlling packet duplication transmission in a wireless communication system includes: receiving a packet duplication configuration for a radio bearer, through a radio resource control (RRC) message, from a base station; determining whether each of a plurality of radio link control (RLC) entities is configured to be used for uplink packet duplication transmission; and performing, when packet duplication transmission is activated, packet duplication transmission by using a RLC entity set to be used for uplink packet duplication transmission.
US12245075B2 Method for sidelink data duplication function control, method for information configuration, and device
A method for sidelink data duplication function control includes: receiving, by a first terminal device from a higher layer, one or more data flows to be sent to a second terminal device, where a receiving device of the data flows is the second terminal device; and controlling, based on a preset rule, data duplication function of a SLRB between the first terminal device and the second terminal device, where the preset rule includes whether at least one of the data flows satisfies a preset QoS condition, and/or whether at least one communication link between the first terminal device and the second terminal device satisfies a preset link condition.
US12245071B2 Continuity for buffer status reports
The present disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for maintaining continuity of a buffer status report (BSR) from a user equipment (UE) when the UE is handed over between base stations. In one aspect, a base station or a component thereof may be configured to allocate a set of resources for transmission by a UE. The set of resources may have a capacity that is insufficient for an amount of data indicated by a BSR from the UE. The base station or component thereof may be further configured to transmit, to another base station in association with handover of the UE, an indication that the capacity of the set of resources is insufficient for the amount of the data indicated by the BSR.
US12245070B2 Method and system for managing quality-of-service (QOS) in communication networks
A method and an apparatus are provided for managing quality of service (QoS) in a communication network. A plurality of data flows related to at least one application associated with a user equipment (UE) is received. At least one data flow that requires QoS management related to the at least one application is identified from the plurality of data flows based on an analysis of at least one of a plurality of attributes related to the at least one application. The at least one data flow is classified into a QoS class associated with the at least one application. The at least one data flow is prioritized based on the QoS class.
US12245068B2 Communication method and apparatus for sending control plane messages in a target channel
This application discloses a communication method and apparatus, to improve transmission efficiency of a control plane message of a terminal according to a control and provisioning of wireless access points protocol. In this application, a control request message of a terminal may be transmitted between a first communication apparatus and a second communication apparatus through a target channel. Because the target channel supports concurrency of a plurality of messages, transmission efficiency of the control request message of the terminal can be improved.
US12245066B2 Method and apparatus to support conditional mandatory measurement gap patterns
Method for measurement gap configuration comprising: sending a first message including a first measurement gap configuration based on a UE(10) new measurement gap capability from a first network device(20) to the UE(10); detecting at the first network device(20) whether a legacy gap assisted measurement is required for the UE(10); responsive to the legacy gap assisted measurement being required, sending a second message including a second measurement gap configuration based on a UE(10) legacy measurement gap capability from the first network device(20) to the UE(10); sending a third message indicating fallback of the UE(10) the legacy measurement gap capability from the first network device(20) to a second network device(30) in communication with the UE(10).
US12245062B2 Method for link quality monitoring and related products
A method for link quality monitoring and related products are provided in implementations of the present disclosure. The method includes the following. A first radio link monitoring reference signal (RLM-RS) resource is obtained, where the first RLM-RS resource is a resource among M first RLM-RS candidate resources, and K first RLM-RS candidate resources among the M first RLM-RS candidate resources are used to transmit a first RLM-RS, M and K are positive integers, and K≤M. Radio link quality monitoring is performed according to the first RLM-RS resource.
US12245060B2 Method and device in nodes used for wireless communication
The present disclosure provides a method and device in nodes used for wireless communication. A first node receives a first information block and a second information block, and the first information block and the second information block are respectively used to indicate a first control channel candidate set and a second control channel candidate set; time-frequency resources occupied by the first control channel candidate set belong to a first time-frequency resource set, and time-frequency resources occupied by the second control channel candidate set belong to a second time-frequency resource set; the first node monitors Q1 control channel candidates; wherein a first time-frequency resource set belongs to a first time window in time domain The method of the application is conducive to improving a number of blind detections of a control channel and increasing the flexibility of the blind detection capability allocation.
US12245058B2 Method and device in first node for wireless communication
The disclosure provides a method and a device in a first node for wireless communication. The first node first monitors a first signaling and a second signaling in a first time-frequency resource set, then judges whether to transmit a first radio signal according to a monitoring result of the first signaling, and finally transmits the first radio signal in a second time-frequency resource set, when judging to transmit the first radio signal; wherein the second signaling is not detected in the first time-frequency resource set, a signaling format corresponding to the second signaling is used for scheduling of a data signal. Through designing the first signaling and the second signaling, the disclosure solves the problem of missing detection of a sidelink scheduling signaling in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) caused when a data receiver only feeds back incorrect reception, thereby improving the overall performance of the system.
US12245056B2 Methods, systems, and computer readable media for supporting circuit breaker design pattern at consumer network function (NF)
A method for error information propagation from an SCP to a NF to support a circuit breaker design at the consumer NF includes receiving, at the SCP and from the consumer NF, a first SBI service request message. The method further includes attempting, by the SCP, to forward the first SBI service request to N producer NF instances. The method further includes detecting, by the SCP, an error involving the N producer NF instances. The method further includes performing, by the SCP, successful alternate routing of the first SBI service request message to an (N+1) th producer NF instance. The method further includes receiving, by the SCP, a success response message from the (N+1) th producer NF instance. The method further includes propagating, by the SCP, with the success response message and to the consumer NF, error information regarding the N producer NF instances.
US12245055B2 Methods, apparatus and machine-readable mediums for mitigating power failures in a communication network
The disclosure provides methods, apparatus and machine-readable mediums for mitigating power failures in base stations in wireless communication networks. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for mitigating power failures in a wireless communication network is provided. The method comprises, responsive to a determination that a primary power supply for a base station in the wireless communication network has failed or is predicted to fail, initiating deployment of an unmanned aerial vehicle to the base station to charge one or more batteries providing a secondary power supply for the base station.
US12245053B1 Systems and methods for adding nodes to a wireless network
Systems and methods are provided for selecting a suitable proxy to be used for adding a new node to an existing wireless mesh network and quickly finding the new node and bringing it into a wireless mesh network. More specifically, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, a neighbor of the target node can be automatically and quickly found and used as a proxy to update the network settings of the target node, enabling the target node to communicate on an existing network. In some embodiments, a proxy node can be selected based on relative locations of the new and existing nodes, as indicated by a site map.
US12245048B2 Spectrum usage protection in a shared wireless network
A wireless system is shared amongst a hierarchal tier of entities. A communication management resource receives notification that a second-tier priority entity has been allocated use of a second wireless spectrum as a replacement to first wireless spectrum. In one embodiment, the first wireless spectrum is revoked from the second-tier priority entity based on use of the first wireless spectrum by a first-tier priority entity (such as incumbent entity). The communication management resource controls a wireless transmit power level of a third-tier priority entity in the hierarchy to provide protected use of the second wireless spectrum by the second-tier priority entity. According to one configuration, the communication management resource controls a power level of wireless communications transmitted by a wireless base station operated by the third-tier priority entity.
US12245045B2 System, method, and apparatus for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum management and utilization
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management. The system includes at least one monitoring sensor, at least one data analysis engine, at least one application, a semantic engine, a programmable rules and policy editor, a tip and cue server, and/or a control panel. The tip and cue server is operable utilize the environmental awareness from the data processed by the at least one data analysis engine in combination with additional information to create actionable data.
US12245043B2 Cellular network slice creation and implementation platform
Various arrangements for implementing a cellular network slice using a template are provided. Some number of client slice parameters can be defined by a client. Based on these parameters, a predefined cellular network slice template can be selected from a library of predefined cellular network slice templates. A new cellular network slice is then defined using the selected predefined cellular network slice. Cellular network access can be granted to the client via the defined cellular network slice and feedback on the performance of the cellular network slice is provided. Based on the client feedback and parameters of the defined cellular network slice, the predefined cellular network slice template in the slice template library is updated.
US12245042B2 Method for network slice isolation management
A method for network isolation management is described. The method includes assigning or creating one or more isolation groups for at least one service, wherein resources of services assigned in an isolation group are shared with or without isolation; wherein an isolation group is defined for at least one resource in each layer and each domain to gather the at least one resource of the at least one service; linking an isolation profile for each of the one or more isolation groups, wherein the isolation profile comprises at least one policy to protect the at least one resource of the one or more isolation groups, and wherein the isolation profile comprises at least an isolation level to define a type of isolation; and allocating or reallocating the at least one resource to the at least one service based on the isolation profile linked to the one or more isolation groups.
US12245033B2 Network-assisted attachment for hybrid subscribers
A first network component in a first wireless network may be configured to: receive a first request from a core network component in the first wireless network, to authenticate a User Equipment device (UE); and attempt to authenticate the UE. When the attempt to authenticate the UE is successful, the first component may send a first reply to the core network component. The first reply may indicate that the UE is successfully authenticated. When the attempt to authenticate the UE is not successful, the first component may send a second request to authenticate the UE to a second network component in a second wireless network; and receive a response to the second request from the second network component. The response may indicate whether the UE is successfully authenticated at the second network component.
US12245029B2 Aircraft insert network configuration using LED
An aircraft insert can include a body and a wireless network module configured to create an insert host network for one or more devices to connect to the wireless network module in a host mode, and to connect to an aircraft network in a client mode. The insert can include a LED mounted on or within the body, the LED readable by a Personal Electronic Device (PED) and having insert host network information to allow the PED to connect to the insert wireless network when the wireless network module is in the host mode. The wireless network module can be configured to receive aircraft network information from the PED in the host mode to connect to the aircraft network when in the client mode.
US12245026B2 Techniques for secure data transmission using a secondary device
A computing device may receive, from an electronic device and via a wireless connection, a request to securely transmit user information using a secure data exchange module of the computing device. The computing device may configure the secure data exchange module for conducting a secure transmission of the user information and transmit a notification to the electronic device. The computing device may provide a user interface on the computing device for conducting the secure transmission of the user information. The computing device may receive and/or send, via the secure data exchange module, the user information. The computing device may transmit, via the wireless connection, the user information to the electronic device. The computing device may receive, from the electronic device, confirmation of a successful processing of the user information. The computing device may provide an indication of the confirmation of the successful processing of the user information.
US12245025B2 Data communication service over a virtual private network gateway, application function, and network exposure function
A data communication system serves a user application in a User Equipment (UE). The data communication system receives a subscription from an application server into a Network Exposure Function (NEF). The subscription is for user data from the user application in the UE. The data communication system receives the user data from the user application in the UE over a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and transfers the user data to the NEF. The data communication system transfers the user data from the NEF for delivery to the application server in response to the subscription.
US12245021B2 Display a graphical representation to indicate sound will externally localize as binaural sound
A wearable electronic device (WED) worn on a head of a user displays a graphical representation having an appearance in response to sound of the graphical representation playing as mono sound or stereo sound. The appearance of the graphical representation being displayed alters in response to the sound of the graphical representation playing as binaural sound.
US12245020B2 Electronic device, method and computer program
An electronic device having circuitry, which is configured to estimate a distraction level of an audio object stream, and to modify the audio object stream based on the estimated distraction Audio object level to obtain a modified audio object stream.
US12245019B2 Signal processing device, method, and program
The present technology relates to a signal processing device, method, and program that can improve encoding efficiency.A signal processing device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires reverb information including at least one of space reverb information specific to a space around an audio object or object reverb information specific to the audio object and an audio object signal of the audio object; and a reverb processing unit that generates a signal of a reverb component of the audio object on the basis of the reverb information and the audio object signal. The present technology can be applied to a signal processing device.
US12245017B2 Methods, apparatus and systems for diffraction modelling based on grid pathfinding
Described herein is a method of processing audio content for rendering in a three-dimensional audio scene, wherein the audio content comprises a sound source at a source position, the method comprising: obtaining a voxelized representation of the three-dimensional audio scene, wherein the voxelized representation indicates volume elements in which sound can propagate and volume elements by which sound is occluded; generating a two-dimensional projection map for the audio scene based on the voxelized representation by applying a projection operation to the voxelized representation that projects onto a horizontal plane; and determining parameters indicating a virtual source position of a virtual sound source based on the source position, a listener position, and the projection map, to simulate, by rendering a virtual source signal from the virtual source position, an impact of acoustic diffraction by the three-dimensional audio scene on a source signal of the sound source at the source position. Described are moreover a corresponding apparatus as well as corresponding computer program products.
US12245015B2 Directional audio pickup guided by face detection
Presented herein are techniques to enhance the audio portion of a video conference. In one embodiment, a method includes determining, using a multi-microphone array, a direction of arrival of sound signals from a user, detecting, using an image from a camera, a face of the user, determining a position of the face of the user with respect to a position of the camera, and forming a spatial beam for the multi-microphone array based on the direction of arrival of sound signals from the user and the position of the face of the user.
US12245013B2 Methods and apparatus for decoding encoded HOA signals
There are two representations for Higher Order Ambisonics denoted HOA: spatial domain and coefficient domain. The invention generates from a coefficient domain representation a mixed spatial/coefficient domain representation, wherein the number of said HOA signals can be variable. An aspect of the invention further relates to methods and apparatus decoding multiplexed and perceptually encoded HOA signals, including transforming a vector of PCM encoded spatial domain signals of the HOA representation to a corresponding vector of coefficient domain signals by multiplying the vector of PCM encoded spatial domain signals with a transform matrix and de-normalizing the vector of PCM encoded and normalized coefficient domain signals, wherein said de-normalizing comprises. The methods may include combining a vector of coefficient domain signals and the vector of de-normalized coefficient domain signals to determine a combined vector of HOA coefficient domain signals that can have a variable number of HOA coefficients.
US12245012B2 Method and apparatus for compressing and decompressing a higher order ambisonics signal representation
A method and apparatus for decompressing a Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA) signal representation is disclosed. The apparatus includes an input interface that receives an encoded directional signal and an encoded ambient signal and an audio decoder that perceptually decodes the encoded directional signal and encoded ambient signal to produce a decoded directional signal and a decoded ambient signal, respectively. The apparatus further includes an extractor for obtaining side information related to the directional signal and an inverse transformer for converting the decoded ambient signal from a spatial domain to an HOA domain representation of the ambient signal. The apparatus also includes a synthesizer for recomposing a Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA) signal from the HOA domain representation of the ambient signal and the decoded directional signal. The side information includes a direction of the directional signal selected from a set of uniformly spaced directions.
US12245010B2 Voice device and voice interaction method thereof
This application provides a voice device and a voice interaction method of the voice device. The voice device includes at least two voice modules, and the voice interaction method includes: determining the working statuses of the at least two voice modules, selecting one of the two voice modules to execute voice interaction based on preset principles and the working statuses of the at least two voice modules, and suspending the voice interaction of other voice module(s). This application can solve the problem of conflicts between multiple kinds of voice services in the same voice device.
US12245009B2 Wireless audio system, wireless speaker, and group joining method for wireless speaker
A system and method for wireless audio data system configuration is disclosed and described herein.
US12245006B2 Audio processing method and electronic device
This application provides an audio processing method and an electronic device. A position of a face or a mouth of a person who makes a sound in a video picture is determined, and a range in which sound pickup needs to be enhanced is determined based on the position of the face or the mouth of the person who makes a sound, to implement directional voice enhancement. The method includes: in a process of collecting a video picture and first audio, recognizing a target image of a sound-making object in the video picture; determining, based on the target image, a first sound pickup range corresponding to the sound-making object; and determining second audio based on the first audio and the first sound pickup range. In the second audio, audio volume in the first sound pickup range is greater than audio volume outside the first sound pickup range.
US12245005B2 Sound-output device
The present application discloses a sound-output device, a vibration speaker configured to generate a bone-conducted sound wave; and an air-conducted speaker configured to generate an air-conducted sound wave. The vibration speaker is coupled to the air-conducted speaker through a mechanical structure; and the bone-conducted sound wave is input to the air-conducted speaker at least in part as an input signal.
US12245004B2 Event activity detection signaling
Acoustic and other activity detection signaling is provided herein. Operations of a method can include determining a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device is no longer in an initialization state and receiving a first signal that instructs the MEMS device to perform event activity detection. The method can also include receiving one or more event signals and determining that an event signal of one or more event signals satisfies a defined event characteristic. The method can also include outputting a second signal that comprises information indicative of a detection of event activity at the MEMS device being more than the defined event characteristic.
US12245003B2 Wireless radio switching
A playback device comprising a first spectrum radio for communication via a first wireless spectrum and a second spectrum radio for communication via a second wireless spectrum operates in a first mode in which the first spectrum radio is enabled and the second spectrum radio is disabled. While operating in the first mode, the playback device receives a command to join a synchrony group with a display device. Based on the command, the playback device begins to operate in a second mode in which the second spectrum radio is enabled. The playback device receives audio content for playback, wherein the audio content corresponds to video content being displayed at a display device. Using the second spectrum radio, the playback device coordinates with the display device for playing back the audio content in synchrony with the video content.
US12245002B2 Fitting method and apparatus for hearing earphone
Disclosed are a fitting method and apparatus for a hearing earphone, which relate to the field of mobile Internet services. A specific embodiment of the method comprises: obtaining a test result of hearing threshold of a user, transmitting the test result of hearing threshold to a server, and then receiving a target compensation gain value of each of frequency bands, which value is calculated based on hearing earphone configuration information; and sending a generated pure tone signal to a hearing earphone for playing, receiving sound in an ear canal by means of an inner ear microphone arranged in the hearing earphone, so as to receive speech information generated by playing the pure tone signal, and further adjusting gain data of each of frequency bands to approximate a corresponding target compensation gain value. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention can solve the problems of low fitting efficiency and reliability and high costs of existing hearing earphones.
US12245001B2 Wireless charging with magnetic retention
A magnet in a wireless charger and a ferromagnetic target plate in a hearing assistance device are used to create a magnetic retention force to hold the hearing assistance device in place when charging in order to control an amount of interference with a wireless charging occurring between the wireless charger and the hearing assistance device. A housing for the wireless charger has one or more storage areas. The contours of the storage areas each conform to a shape of the hearing assistance device that will be stored in that storage area.
US12245000B2 Piezoelectric transducer and flat panel speaker with improved frequency response and method of manufacture
A transducer comprises two piezoelectric layers attached to a substrate, two protective layers, two masses, and two stiffeners arranged at the ends of the bimorph. The transducer is made using a composite bagging process and autoclave curing. The transducer is attached to a flat panel using a parallelogram-shaped double-sided tape to form a loudspeaker or a display panel with haptic feedback. The improved transducer enables a full-range flat panel speaker with uniform frequency response over its operating frequency.
US12244997B2 Adaptive active noise control system with hearing assistance mechanism
The present disclosure provides systems and method for adjusting the audio output of a wearable device based on an audio gain profile of a user. The wearable device may receive an audiogram indicating one or more frequency ranges associated with hearing loss. The wearable device may determine the audio gain profile based on the audiogram. The wearable device may use one or more adjustment modules to determine a gain to apply to the audio output based on the audio gain profile. The adjustment modules may include an active noise control module, a hearing assistance module, and a transparency control module. The wearable device may determine the amount of gain to apply using a least mean square algorithm and/or a machine learning model.
US12244995B2 Eyewear accommodating headset with audio compensation
A headset comprises an ear cup, at least one speaker, an adjustable ear cup shaper, and circuitry. The ear cup shaper is adjustable into at least two configurations, wherein a first of the configurations creates no depression or a first amount of depression in the ear cup and a second of the configurations creates a second amount of depression in the ear cup, where the second amount is greater than the first amount. The circuitry is operable to determine which one of the configurations the ear cup shaper is configured into, and set an audio setting applied to an audio signal output to the speaker based on the determined one of the configurations.
US12244992B2 Ear bud active use charging system and method
An ear bud active use charging system is disclosed. The ear bud active use charging system includes: a pair of loop charging harnesses, a pair of charging wires, a power receiving interface, a charge cable, and an ear bud charging controller system. The pair of loop charging harnesses interface with one or more of the ear buds. The pair of charging wires each have a first end and a second end. The first end of each pair of charging wires is connected to one of the pair of loop charging harnesses. The second end of each pair of charging wires is connected to a junction section. The charge cable connects to the power receiving interface at a first end and the junction section at a second end. The ear bud charging controller system has a processor and a memory.
US12244991B2 Acoustic monitoring systems and methods
Systems and methods to provide acoustic monitoring are disclosed, comprising receiving a first acoustic signal and providing a first analog signal output representative of the received first acoustic signal using a first sensor, determining at least one of a continuous noise level of the first analog signal output of the first sensor or a peak level of impulse noise of the first analog signal output of the first sensor using analog signal processing circuitry, and sampling, using digital signal processing circuitry, at least one of the determined continuous noise level of the first analog signal output or the peak level of impulse noise of the first analog signal output from the analog signal processing circuitry to provide data privacy of the first analog signal output.
US12244989B2 Headphone structure
A headphone structure includes a driver unit; a baffle plate that holds the driver unit and has an acoustic hole through which a sound generated by the driver unit passes; an acoustic member disposed on a position closer to an outer edge of the baffle plate than the acoustic hole in the baffle plate; and an ear pad disposed on a surface of the acoustic member opposite to a surface that contacts the baffle plate.
US12244986B2 Waterproof microphone assembly with wind noise filter
A waterproof microphone assembly, which includes a waterproof acoustic transducer converting impinging sound energy into an electrical microphone signal. The assembly includes a wind noise filter suppresses ambient noise and has a first side and a second side. The wind noise filter includes a channel located between and connecting the first side and the second side. The assembly includes a housing having a cavity with a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end is acoustically connected with the acoustic transducer, and the proximal end is adjacent to and/or includes a part of the first side. The wind noise filter absorbs a liquid from at least the channel.
US12244985B2 Controller with network mode and direct mode
A controller in a wireless system that may switch between two modes. In a first mode, the controller communicates directly with a wireless transceiver, using a first wireless protocol, and receives audio signal directly from the wireless transceiver, using a second wireless protocol. In a second mode, the controller communicates with a wireless transceiver via a wireless access point, using the first wireless protocol, and receives audio signal from the wireless transceiver via a wireless access point, using the second wireless protocol.
US12244980B2 Communications panel with selectable cable entry
A pivoting mounting bracket enables a user to select a cable entry direction for a pre-cabled chassis. The cable can be anchored to the mounting bracket prior to selecting the cable entry direction. A cable guide may protect against overbending of the cable during pivoting of the mounting bracket. Certain types of chassis can be pre-cabled with at least 576 or even at least 864 optical fibers within a 5 RU space. Certain types of chassis can include a v-shaped panel to hold front ports (e.g., optical adapters).
US12244977B2 Monitoring position and orientation of a projector
A projection system includes an illumination light source configured to emit an illumination light beam, a monitor light source configured to emit a monitor light beam, and a projector configured to project both the illumination light beam and the monitor light beam into a projected combined light beam. A first portion of the projected combined light beam is propagated over a first beam path in a first direction, causing an eye of a user to see a display image. A second portion of the projected combined light beam is propagated over a second beam path in a second direction, causing a monitor camera to capture a monitor image. The monitor image is analyzed to determine an orientation or a position of the monitor image. In response to determining that the monitor image is not properly oriented or positioned, an orientation or position of the projector or the illumination image is adjusted.
US12244971B2 Information processing device, information processing method and computer-readable recording medium
An information processing device includes: a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to cause a display to display a second image according to an input of an operation, the second image corresponding to a field of view corresponding to at least part of a first image contained in imaging data that is generated by capturing an observation subject, analyze change of the field of view over time to calculate an attention degree, and set a region of interest in the first image contained in the imaging data according to the attention degree.
US12244968B2 Processing apparatus, and processing method
The present invention provides a processing apparatus (10) including an acquisition unit (11) that acquires a video generated by a surveillance camera, a generation unit (12) that generates a plurality of surveillance target video contents, based on the video, a condition setting unit (13) that sets a surveillant condition required of a surveillant who confirms the surveillance target video content, and a video distribution unit (14) that distributes the surveillance target video content to a terminal apparatus of a surveillant satisfying the surveillant condition.
US12244964B2 System and method for providing wide-area imaging and communications capability to a handheld device
This invention provides a system and method for utilizing a wireless, handheld communication device to image a scene in multiple directions, so as to include multiple parties in addition to the user, and also, optionally, to project images on a plurality of display screens. The housing of the smartphone is adapted to provide a multi-camera and multi-screen arrangement. More particularly, the housing of the smartphone is adapted to include (at least) a front-directed camera and a rear-directed camera on respective front and rear faces, and openings along the left and right side edges for small-scale cameras and associated protective windows that are directed to image the left and right areas adjacent to the phone. The side cameras can also be provided in a removable case and a hub can be used to coordinate data feeds, including those from peripheral devices.
US12244956B2 Recorded sound thumbnail
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system and a method for performing operations comprising: displaying, by a messaging application, a sound capture screen that enables a user to record the sound; after the sound is recorded using the sound capture screen, generating, by the messaging application, a visual element associated with the sound; receiving, by the messaging application, selection of the visual element from a displayed list of visual elements representing different sounds; in response to receiving the selection of the visual element, conditionally adding one or more graphics representing the sound to one or more images at a user selected position based on a privacy status of the sound; and playing, by the messaging application, the sound associated with the visual element together with displaying the one or more images.
US12244954B2 Semiconductor device
Provided is a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first counter latch circuit configured to receive a count code and to latch the count code according to a comparison result signal; and a second counter latch circuit configured to receive the count code from the first counter latch circuit, and to latch the count code by using a plurality of first latches. The first latches are coupled in series to each other and are configured to operate to sequentially bypass values transmitted to the respective first latches.
US12244953B2 Photoelectric conversion device and photodetection system
A photoelectric conversion device includes a pixel including a photoelectric conversion unit configured to output a pulse in response to incidence of a photon, a counting unit including a plurality of counters each configured to count pulses output from the photoelectric conversion unit, and a calculation unit configured to perform calculation processing on a plurality of count values held by the plurality of counters, and an output line connected to the pixel. The calculation unit outputs a determination value indicating a relationship between the plurality of count values. The pixel outputs a pixel signal including a determination value to the output line.
US12244951B2 Imaging device and imaging method
To output event information at high sensitivity and high speed with a simple configuration. An imaging device includes: a plurality of pixels each having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements that photoelectrically converts incident light to generate an electric signal; a detecting section that outputs a detection signal in a case where an absolute value of a change amount of the electric signal in a pixel of the plurality of pixels exceeds a predetermined threshold; a signal processing section that performs predetermined signal processing on the basis of the detection signal output from the detecting section; an AZ output section that outputs an auto-zero signal for initializing the detecting section; a time code generator that outputs a time code changing at a predetermined cycle; a first holding circuit that holds the time code output from the time code generator when the auto-zero signal is output; a second holding circuit that holds the time code output from the time code generator when the detection signal is output; and a transfer section that transfers the time code held in the first holding circuit and the time code held in the second holding circuit to the signal processing section in association with each other.
US12244949B2 Image sensor and imaging device with vertical controller performing first control and second control
An image sensor, includes: a first pixel and a second pixel, in a first direction, each including a first photoelectric conversion unit and a light-shielding unit and outputting a signal; a third pixel and a fourth pixel, in the first direction, each including a second photoelectric conversion unit and outputting a signal; a first signal line and a second signal line, in the first direction, each of which can be connected to the first pixel, the second pixel, the third pixel and the fourth pixel; and a control unit that performs a first control in which a signal of the first pixel is output to the first signal line and a signal of the second pixel is output to the second signal line, and a second control in which a signal of the third pixel and a signal of the fourth pixel are output to the first signal line.
US12244946B2 Imaging apparatus and imaging sensor
The pixel region includes a first phase difference pixel group including a plurality of the phase difference pixels of which the first side of the photoelectric conversion element is blocked by the light blocking layer in a first side region of the first side, and a second phase difference pixel group including a plurality of the phase difference pixels of which the second side of the photoelectric conversion element is blocked by the light blocking layer. The first phase difference pixel group includes a first A pixel and a first B pixel in which a light blocking area of the photoelectric conversion element using the light blocking layer is smaller than that of the first A pixel. The controller performs addition readout processing in which at least one of a pixel signal of the first A pixel or a pixel signal of the first B pixel is weighted in accordance with optical characteristics of the imaging lens.
US12244945B2 Image sensor including phase detection pixels
An image sensor according to the present disclosure includes: a first pixel group, which includes a first pixel unit corresponding to a first color, and a plurality of first pixels arranged with an m×n form. The image sensor further includes a second pixel unit, which corresponds to a second color, and a plurality of second pixels arranged with the m×n form. The image sensor further includes a third pixel unit, which corresponds to a third color, and a plurality of third pixels arranged with the m×n form, and m and n are natural numbers greater than or equal to 3. A first micro lens is formed on the first pixel unit and shared by at least two adjacent first pixels in a first direction among the plurality of first pixels.
US12244943B2 HDR plus with MxN-cell image sensor
This application describes method and apparatus for HDR+ using M×N-cell sensors. An example apparatus includes a plurality of pixel groups, each pixel group having M×N pixels configured with color filters of a same color such that the M×N pixels in each pixel group capture a same color. M and N are integers greater than one, and each pixel is represented by a first number of bits. The example apparatus further include one or more processors configured to: capture, through the plurality of pixel groups, a plurality of frames of a scene using a short-exposure setting; merge the plurality of frames into an HDR image; and perform tone mapping on the HDR image to reduce a dynamic range of the super-pixels of the HDR image into a low dynamic range (LDR) image, wherein each pixel in the LDR image is represented with the first number of bits.
US12244941B2 Multispectral imaging
A multispectral imaging device having: multiple lens systems to form images of a scene respectively in separate wavelength ranges of electromagnetic radiations; an optical image sensor; multiple micro mirror arrays to measure the images of the scene respectively; an optical sub-system to direct visible light beams at micro mirror arrays to generate, on multiple sections of the optical image sensor, multiple visible light patterns respectively; and a processor connected to the optical image sensor to receive, from each of sections, data representative of a respective pattern. The processor can analyze the data determine angles of rotations of micro mirrors in the micro mirror arrays, and generate image data representative of the images of the scene respectively. The device can further include a visible light lens system to form a visible light image of the scene directly on a further section of the optical image sensor.
US12244939B2 Methods and systems for presenting image content to a subject in a deformable electronic device
A method in an electronic device includes detecting, with one or more processors, initiation of an image capture operation using an image capture device situated on a first surface of the electronic device and having a first field of view extending away from the first surface in a first direction. In response to detecting the initiation of the image capture operation, the method includes actuating a second image capture device situated on a second surface of the electronic device and having a second field of view extending away from the second surface in a second direction. The method then captures image content with the second image capture device and presenting the image content on a display situated on the first surface of the electronic device. Thereafter, the one or more processors capture at least one image with the first image capture device.
US12244938B2 Brightness based chromaticity weighting for improved illuminant color estimation for auto white balancing
Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for white balancing an image are presented. In at least one embodiment, a chromaticity-based weighting function is determined based at least on an estimated scene brightness of the image and applied to exclude or minimize the impact of large colored portions or objects within an image when estimating an illuminant color.
US12244930B2 Method and apparatus for reconstructing 360-degree image according to projection format
Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method for decoding a 360-degree image includes the steps of: receiving a bitstream obtained by encoding a 360-degree image; generating a prediction image by making reference to syntax information obtained from the received bitstream; adding the generated prediction image to a residual image obtained by dequantizing and inverse-transforming the bitstream, so as to obtain a decoded image; and reconstructing the decoded image into a 360-degree image according to a projection format. Therefore, the performance of image data compression can be improved.
US12244929B1 Device with moveable portion including sensors
A sensor head transitions between a retracted and extended state. While retracted, sensors are covered. While extended, the sensors are exposed and may be used to acquire sensor data about the physical space. A force applied by a user, or a received command, may initiate transition. For example, a user may press on the sensor head to initiate retraction or extension. A motor provides a force to move the sensor head and generate haptic feedback, while a position encoder determines a displacement of the sensor head due to an external force being applied. Different applications of force by the user to the sensor head may result in different operations by the device. For example, a short push may retract the sensor head and disable the sensors for a specified time interval. In comparison a long push may retract the sensor head and disable the sensors until a specified clock time.
US12244928B2 Electronic apparatus capable of tracking object, control method for electronic apparatus, program, and storage medium
A control method for an electronic apparatus includes tracking a tracking target included in an image, moving a tracking start position, starting tracking of the tracking target from the tracking start position, stopping tracking of the tracking target, controlling first processing for, at the stopping of tracking, setting the tracking start position to a position at which the tracking target has been tracked until immediately before the stopping of tracking and second processing for, at the stopping of tracking, setting the tracking start position to a previously determined tracking start position, and selecting one of the first processing and the second processing according to a state obtained at the stopping of tracking and performing the selected first or second processing.
US12244926B2 Overlay measurement device and method for controlling focus movement and program storage medium therefor
There is provided an overlay measurement device controlling a focus movement, which includes: a lighting part being configured to orient lighting toward an overlay measurement target; a collection part comprising an objective lens and a detector for obtaining one or more of images of each focus in the overlay measurement target; a lens focus actuator moving the objective lens to adjust a distance between the objective lens and a wafer; and a processor controlling an operation of the lens focus actuator. The processor obtains a focus graph respectively in relation to two layers from one or more of the images of each focus, and the processor identifies a reference focus in relation to the obtained focus graphs to move the objective lens.
US12244925B2 Distance-based focus selection method, imaging method, and imaging apparatus
A selection method includes a first imaging step of imaging a subject included in a plurality of candidate regions including a first region and a plurality of second regions, a first calculation step of calculating a first distance, which is a distance of a first subject in the first region, and a plurality of second distances, which are distances of a plurality of second subjects in the plurality of second regions, a first specifying step of specifying a first specific region, which corresponds to the second distance satisfying a first condition, from among the plurality of second regions, and a first selection step of selecting a first in-focus subject, which is to be focused, from among the first subject and the second subject in the first specific region based on a first ratio which is a ratio of the first specific region to the plurality of second regions.
US12244924B2 Information processing device and information processing method
Provided is an information processing device including an image capture unit that captures an image of a subject and converts the image into digital data to generate a captured image, a calculation unit that calculates, for each predetermined area of the captured image, a probability that the subject included in the predetermined area is a main subject desired to be captured by a camera operator, a determination unit that determines the predetermined area in which the probability exceeds a predetermined threshold as a valid data area and that determines a main subject area based on the valid data area, and a focusing unit that focuses on the determined main subject area. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately bring the main subject into focus.
US12244922B2 Wearable multimedia device and cloud computing platform with application ecosystem
Systems, methods, devices and non-transitory, computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for a wearable multimedia device and cloud computing platform with an application ecosystem for processing multimedia data captured by the wearable multimedia device. In an embodiment, a method comprises: receiving, by one or more processors of a cloud computing platform, context data from a wearable multimedia device, the wearable multimedia device including at least one data capture device for capturing the context data; creating a data processing pipeline with one or more applications based on one or more characteristics of the context data and a user request; processing the context data through the data processing pipeline; and sending output of the data processing pipeline to the wearable multimedia device or other device for presentation of the output.
US12244919B2 Video capturing method and electronic device
Disclosed are a video capturing method and an electronic device, through which the recording mode can be flexibly switched before or during video recording, and the layout after switching can be determined before switching, thereby facilitating accurate switching. In response to a first operation by a user on a first interface (2512), the electronic device displays, on the first interface (2512), a first option (2513) for indicating a first layout of a second preview image and a third preview image on a view-finding interface. In response to a selection operation by the user on the first option (2513), the electronic device displays a second interface, where the second interface includes the second preview image acquired by a second camera and the third preview image acquired by a third camera; the second preview image and the third preview image are displayed in the first layout.
US12244909B2 Multimedia content protection
A method is disclosed for protecting a multimedia content distributed by a content service to a user device, the multimedia content being related to a live event, wherein the method comprises, during the live event: identifying a significant segment of the live event; generating a trigger signal associated with the significant segment; at the user device, on the basis of the trigger signal, generating a marking comprising information identifying the user device; and, at the user device, applying the marking to a selected portion of the multimedia content, the selected portion corresponding to the significant segment of the live event.
US12244907B2 System and method for automated audio transitions in a multi-window video environment
A system and method for enabling automated audio transitions in a multi-window video environment. This system and method provide for the autonomous selection of the audio associated with a particular one of the video windows based upon predetermined user preferences. The predetermined user preferences can be functions of the relative size and/or position of a particular video window, as well as the content, resolution, provider, or other characteristic associated with a particular video in a given window.
US12244905B2 Methods and systems for recommending providers of media content to users viewing over-the-top content based on quality of service
Methods and systems are described for recommending providers of media content to users viewing over-the-top content based on quality of service.
US12244899B2 Method of pushing video, electronic device and storage medium
A method of pushing a video, an electronic device and a storage medium are provided, which relate to a field of data processing technology, in particular to big data technology. The method includes: acquiring first high-quality videos; acquiring posterior data obtained when each first high-quality video is distributed for a first preset number of times as a label for the video; acquiring a first preset number of users earliest interacting with each first high-quality video; generating training samples using the videos as video-side features and the users as user-side features to train at least one ranking model; acquiring a first target user; acquiring one or more candidate videos corresponding to each opinion leader to form a first video set; and pushing, after ranking for the first video set using the at least one trained ranking model, a top second preset number of videos to the first target user.
US12244895B2 Group coordinator selection
A first playback is configured to (i) while connected to a local data network via a network interface using a first wireless networking protocol, receive a command to begin communicating with a second playback device in a group of playback devices for synchronous playback, (ii) based on the received command, begin communicating with the second playback device, (iii) determine that the second playback device is connected to the local data network using a second wireless networking protocol, (iv) based the determining, cause the second playback device to operate as a group coordinator of the group of playback devices, wherein the group coordinator (a) receives audio content from an audio source, and (b) transmits the audio content to the first playback device during rendering of the audio content by the group of playback devices, and (v) thereafter, receive the audio content from the second playback device.
US12244894B2 Methods and apparatus to detect a presence status
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to detect a presence status. An example apparatus includes media identification circuitry to generate first signatures representative of first audio data associated with a monitored media device, a comparator to obtain second signatures from a portable meter, the second signatures representative of second audio data sensed by the portable meter and compare the first signatures and the second signatures to determine a comparison result, presence detection circuitry to determine a presence status of a user based on the comparison result, the user associated with the portable meter, and network communication circuitry to transmit the presence status to a data processor to perform audience measurement based on the presence status.
US12244893B2 System and method for delivering missed portions of media assets to interested viewers
Systems and methods are described herein for efficiently “catching-up” a user that is interested in a media asset when that user has missed a portion of the media asset while consuming the media asset together with other people. The system may detect that multiple people are consuming a media asset and may determine, based on a respective profile of each person, whether that person is interested in the media asset. When the system detects that the user is disregarding the media asset, the missed portion of the media asset is stored if the user is interested in the media asset, and is not stored if the user is not interested in the media asset.
US12244891B2 Systems and methods for assessing viewer engagement
A system for quantifying viewer engagement with a video playing on a display includes at least one camera to acquire image data of a viewing area in front of the display. A microphone acquires audio data emitted by a speaker coupled to the display. The system also includes a memory to store processor-executable instructions and a processor. Upon execution of the processor-executable instructions, the processor receives the image data and the audio data and determines an identity of the video displayed on the display based on the audio data. The processor also estimates a first number of people present in the viewing area and a second number of people engaged with the video. The processor further quantifies the viewer engagement of the video based on the first number of people and the second number of people.
US12244889B2 Methods, articles of manufacture, and apparatus to adjust tuning events
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for adjusting a tuning event. Examples disclosed herein include determining an initial adjustment factor for a group of stations and a combination of metadata categories associated with panel data and census data. Examples disclosed herein further include determining a final adjustment factor for the group of stations based on the initial adjustment factor and a bias correction factor. Example disclosed herein further include adjusting weighted minutes of the tuning event based on the final adjustment factor, the tuning event corresponding to the group of stations and the combination of metadata categories, the adjusted tuning event to be credited to media.
US12244888B2 Determination of enhanced viewing experiences based on viewer engagement
An enhanced viewing device may move with a user as the user moves around the room. An amount of movement associated with the enhanced viewing device may be determined. Based on the amount of movement, an enhanced viewing experience may be determined and displayed to the user.
US12244880B2 Methods and systems for generating and providing program guides and content
Systems and methods are configured to manage streaming video content. A first time length specification for a content pod is accessed. If a determination is made that a response to a request for ancillary content of a duration corresponding to the first time length of the content pod includes ancillary content of insufficient duration to populate the first time length of the content pod, the content pod time length is reduced. Ancillary content items associated with the response to the request are streamed to a user device as part of a streaming channel comprising primary content having scheduled start times. A primary content item, having a scheduled start time, is streamed to the user device after the items of ancillary content, and earlier than the scheduled start time of the item of primary content.
US12244877B2 Automatically determining parameter values
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for automatically determining parameter values that control or affect provision of content by a content platform. In one aspect, evaluation points are identified for a parameter. Each evaluation point includes an evaluated parameter value of the parameter and a metric value of a metric corresponding to the provision of digital components by the content platform. A first model is generated using the set of evaluation points. A second model is generated based on the first model and an acquisition function that is based on mean values and confidence intervals of the first model and a configurable exploration weight that controls a priority of exploration for evaluating the parameter. A next parameter value to evaluate is determined from the second model and the content platform is configured to use the next parameter value to provide digital components.
US12244874B2 Localized cloud services for privacy-isolated clients
Various arrangements of a local cloud system for providing television services are presented. A facility cloud host system may have a content service provider interface that is used to receive live television channel streams from a television content service provider. The local cloud system may have a transcoder that transcodes the live television channels into a format to be transmitted locally to client devices. The local cloud system may provide access to recorded content from a remote master cloud host.
US12244870B2 Dynamic queuing of entropy-coded data for transmission in a bitstream
This disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for data compression. The present implementations more specifically relate to dynamically queuing entropy-coded data to be transmitted in a bitstream. For example, an encoder may perform a first order image compression operation on raw image data to produce a set of first order coefficients and may perform a second order image compression operation on at least a subset of the first order coefficients to produce a set of second order coefficients. The encoder may further encode the first and second order coefficients as first and second order codewords, respectively, according to an entropy coding scheme. In some aspects, the encoder may output the first order codewords to a transmit queue before the lengths of the second order codewords are known. However, in some implementations, the second order codewords may be transmitted from the transmit queue before the first order codewords.
US12244865B2 Video data stream, video encoder, apparatus and methods for HRD timing fixes, and further additions for scalable and mergeable bitstreams
An electronic device for decoding a picture from a data stream is disclosed, the electronic device includes a processor. The processor configured to decode a first syntax element indicating a bit rate value and a second syntax element indicating a bit rate scale. The processor is also configured to determine a fraction of a reference level corresponding to a subpicture of the picture, using a subpicture level information (SLI) supplemental enhancement information (SEI) message. The processor is further configured to determine a bit rate of the subpicture based on the fraction, the first syntax element, and the second syntax element.
US12244862B2 Transform-based image coding method and device therefor
An image decoding method, according to the present document, comprises the steps of: deriving residual samples by applying at least one among LFNST or MTS to a transform coefficient; and generating a reconstructed picture on the basis of the residual samples, wherein the LFNST is carried out on the basis of a LFNST index indicating a LFNST kernel, the MTS is carried out on the basis of a MTS index indicating a MTS kernel, the MTS index is parsed on the basis that the color index of the current block is a luma component, and the LFNST index may be parsed regardless of the color index of the current block.
US12244854B2 Signaling of block vector resolution
Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video decoding. In some examples, an apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry decodes prediction information of a current block from a coded video bitstream. Based on an intra block copy mode being applied to the current block, the processing circuitry infers a vector resolution flag indicates that a resolution of a block vector is integer-pel, determines the resolution of the block vector based on resolution information that is included in the prediction information, determines the block vector according to the determined resolution, and reconstructs at least one sample of the current block according the block vector.
US12244853B2 Bidirectional intra prediction method and apparatus
Disclosed herein are a video decoding method and apparatus and a video encoding method and apparatus. Encoding and decoding of a target block are performed using intra-prediction. The intra-prediction is intra-prediction that uses bidirectional intra-prediction and a remaining mode. In bidirectional intra-prediction, a prediction value for a target pixel in the target block is determined based on reference pixels in two directions of bidirectional intra-prediction. In intra-prediction using a remaining mode, the remaining mode indicates remaining intra-prediction modes other than MPMs present in an MPM list.
US12244850B2 Sub-block motion prediction method, coding method, and encoder
A sub-block motion prediction method includes: obtaining a reference block, a co-located frame, and a reference frame of a current block; obtaining a motion vector of the current block, wherein the motion vector corresponds to a set of reference parameters; obtaining a co-located block of a sub-block based on the set of reference parameters, wherein a plurality of sub-blocks are obtained by dividing the current block; obtaining a candidate motion vector of each sub-block based on a motion vector of the co-located block; and obtaining a sub-block motion prediction result of the current block based on all candidate motion vectors of all sub-blocks and following a principle of consuming a minimal prediction cost.
US12244849B2 Video coding and decoding
A method of encoding a motion information predictor index for an Affine Merge mode, comprising: generating a list of motion information predictor candidates; selecting one of the motion information predictor candidates in the list as an Affine Merge mode predictor; and generating a motion information predictor index for the selected motion information predictor candidate using CABAC coding, one or more bits of the motion information predictor index being bypass CABAC coded.
US12244846B2 Methods and systems for performing gradual decoding refresh processing on pictures
Methods and apparatuses video processing include: in response to receiving a video sequence, encoding first flag data in a parameter set associated with the video sequence, wherein the first flag data represents whether gradual decoding refresh (GDR) is enabled or disabled for the video sequence; when the first flag data represents that the GDR is disabled for the video sequence, encoding a picture header associated with a picture in the video sequence to indicate that the picture is a non-GDR picture; and encoding the non-GDR picture.
US12244842B2 Image encoding/decoding method and apparatus using inter prediction
An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus of the present invention may derive motion information of a current block, and perform motion compensation for the current block on the basis of the motion information. The motion information of the current block is derived on the basis of an inter-mode predefined in an encoding/decoding apparatus, and the predefined inter-mode may include at least one of a merge mode, an AMVP mode, an affine mode, or an intra block copy (IBC) mode.
US12244840B2 Searching techniques for template matching for video coding
A video decoder may be configured to receive a block of video data that was encoded using a coding mode that includes a search process in one or more reference frames. The video decoder may prefetch reference samples in a fixed search region of at least one reference frame of the one or more reference frames, and decode the block of video data using the coding mode, including performing the search process for the coding mode using the prefetched reference samples.
US12244839B2 Constraint of minimum quaternary tree size
An apparatus for video encoding includes processing circuitry that is configured to decode partition information from a coded video bitstream. The partition information is indicative of a minimum allowed QT leaf node size for a I slice. The minimum allowed QT leaf node size for the I slice is constrained by a threshold that is lower than a CTU size. The processing circuitry is configured to determine, based on an override enabling flag, the minimum allowed QT leaf node size according to one of a first syntax element in an SPS or a second syntax element in a PH included in the partition information. The processing circuitry is configured to partition a coding tree block in the I slice into coding blocks based on the determined minimum allowed QT leaf node size. The processing circuitry is configured to reconstruct the coding blocks respectively from the coded video bitstream.
US12244838B2 Video decoding method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium with sub-block transform partitioning
A video encoding method includes: acquiring a coding block of a video image frame; determining a partitioning mode available to the coding block according to a size of the coding block and an allowable maximum sub-block size ratio in response to a determination that sub-block transform (SBT) is to be performed on the coding block; determining, based on the partitioning mode available to the coding block, a target partitioning mode used during the SBT performed on the coding block; and partitioning the coding block based on the target partitioning mode, and decoding a plurality of sub-blocks obtained through the partitioning.
US12244837B2 Image processing apparatus and method
Coefficient data related to an image is coded in parallel in each line of coding tree units each including transformation blocks and corresponding to a topmost coding block in a tree structure, and coding of each line is performed so as to be delayed by an amount corresponding to one coding tree unit with respect to coding of a line immediately above the line to be coded. Additionally, coded data obtained by coding coefficient data related to an image is decoded in parallel in each line of coding tree units each including transformation blocks and corresponding to a topmost coding block in a tree structure, and decoding of each line is performed so as to be delayed by an amount corresponding to one coding tree unit with respect to decoding of a line immediately above the line to be decoded.
US12244835B2 Image processing device and image processing method
The present disclosure relates to an image processing device and an image processing method that enable image processing to be performed with a smaller number of line buffers.The image processing device includes a decoding unit that decodes a bitstream to generate an image according to an encoding standard in which a horizontal size of one tile is restricted for each level by a restriction value. The restriction value is set according to a maximum value MaxLumaPs of the number of luminance picture samples, and also restricts a vertical size of one tile. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an image processing system that performs encoding and decoding according to the VVC method.
US12244828B2 Image processing systems and methods
Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes accessing input image data defining a plurality of input pixels and processing the input image data to generate output image data. The output image data defines a plurality of output pixels, each corresponding to an input pixel. At least one output pixel is generated by a sampling process that includes: selecting a working pixel from the plurality of input pixels; selecting a set of sample pixels for the working pixel, wherein each sample pixel is an input pixel that is selected as a sample pixel based on whether the input pixel is positioned within a depth-adjusted sampling area, the depth-adjusted sampling area for a particular input pixel being determined based on a depth separation between that particular input pixel and the working pixel; and generating an output pixel corresponding to the working pixel based on the set of sample pixels.
US12244821B2 Video coding transform size signaling
A method of video coding, executable by a processor, includes receiving video data having a coding tree unit size, determining whether the coding tree unit size is greater than a predetermined threshold, and in response to the coding tree unit size being greater than the predetermined threshold, signaling, in a sequence parameter set (SPS), a first flag indicating whether a maximum transform size in luma samples is equal to 64. The first flag being equal to 1 specifies that the maximum transform size in luma samples is equal to 64, the first flag equal to 0 specifies that the maximum transform size in luma samples is equal to 32, and when not present, the first flag is inferred to be equal to 0.
US12244820B2 Adaptive transfer function for video encoding and decoding
A video encoding and decoding system that implements an adaptive transfer function method internally within the codec for signal representation. A focus dynamic range representing an effective dynamic range of the human visual system may be dynamically determined for each scene, sequence, frame, or region of input video. The video data may be cropped and quantized into the bit depth of the codec according to a transfer function for encoding within the codec. The transfer function may be the same as the transfer function of the input video data or may be a transfer function internal to the codec. The encoded video data may be decoded and expanded into the dynamic range of display(s). The adaptive transfer function method enables the codec to use fewer bits for the internal representation of the signal while still representing the entire dynamic range of the signal in output.
US12244818B2 Selective reference block generation without full reference frame generation
A motion vector for a current block of a current frame is decoded from a compressed bitstream. A location of a reference block within an un-generated reference frame is identified. The reference block is generated using a forward reference frame and a backward reference frame without generating the un-generated reference frame. The reference block is generated by identifying an extended reference block by extending the reference block at each boundary of the reference block by a number of pixels related to a filter length of a filter used in sub-pixel interpolation; and generating pixel values of only the extended reference block by performing a projection using the forward reference frame and the backward reference frame without generating the whole of the un-generated reference frame. The current block is then decoded based on the reference block and the motion vector.
US12244817B2 Symmetric motion vector difference coding
Symmetric motion vector difference coding is described. One example video processing method includes determining, for a conversion between a block of a current picture of video and a bitstream representation of the block, whether a symmetric motion vector difference (SMVD) mode is allowable for the block. Whether the SMVD mode is allowable depends on a derivation process of two target reference pictures of the current picture, which includes a first step for searching a forward target reference picture in the reference picture list 0 and searching a backward target reference picture in the reference picture list 1, and a second step for searching a backward target reference picture in the reference picture list 0 and searching a forward target reference picture in the reference picture list 1. Outputs of the first and second steps are independent of each other. The method further includes performing the conversion based on the determination.
US12244816B2 Encoder and decoder, encoding method and decoding method with profile and level dependent coding options
A video encoder according to embodiments is provided. The video encoder is configured for encoding a plurality of pictures of a video by generating an encoded video signal, wherein each of the plurality of pictures includes original picture data. The video encoder includes a data encoder configured for generating the encoded video signal including encoded picture data, wherein the data encoder is configured to encode the plurality of pictures of the video into the encoded picture data. Moreover, the video encoder includes an output interface configured for outputting the encoded picture data of each of the plurality of pictures. Furthermore, a video decoders, systems, methods for encoding and decoding, computer programs and encoded video signals according to embodiments are provided.
US12244814B2 Method for processing a video sequence and apparatus for implementing the same
A method of processing a video sequence is proposed, which comprises, for a video encoding tool of a set of video encoding tools configured for encoding the video sequence comprised in a video encoder, determining an efficiency value based on an encoding performance value and an encoding computational complexity value of the video encoding tool for encoding the video sequence, and determining, based on the efficiency value of the video encoding tool, whether to configure the video encoder to use the video encoding tool for the encoding of the video sequence.
US12244809B2 Encoder, decoder, encoding method, and decoding method
An encoder including circuitry and memory coupled to the circuitry. In both of a first case where an orthogonal transform is performed and a second case where the orthogonal transform is skipped, when a number of CABAC processes is within an allowable range, the circuitry: encodes a plurality of coefficient information flags by CABAC; and encodes a remainder value of the coefficient; and when the number of CABAC processes is not within the allowable range, the circuitry: skips the encoding of the plurality of coefficient information flags, wherein in the first case, the circuitry: converts the coefficient to a second coefficient by using a poszero value that is determined using a plurality of surrounding coefficients; and encodes a value of the second coefficient, and wherein in the second case, the circuitry: encodes the value of the coefficient.
US12244803B2 Chroma transform type determination
For a coding block of an image, a luma prediction block is generated, a luma residual block is generated, a quantized luma block is generated after transforming the luma residual block using a luma transform type, and the quantized luma block is entropy encoded. A chroma prediction block is generated, a chroma residual block is generated, an initial chroma transform type for the chroma residual block is determined as the luma transform type, a quantized chroma block is generated using the chroma residual block transformed by a final chroma transform type, and the quantized chroma block is entropy encoded. When the initial chroma transform type is other than a default transform type, the final chroma transform type is the initial chroma transform type or the default transform type, and quantized coefficients of the quantized chroma block depend upon quantized coefficients of the quantized luma block.
US12244801B2 Image encoding method/device, image decoding method/device and recording medium having bitstream stored therein
The present invention provides an image encoding method and an image decoding method. The image decoding method, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining a transformation performing region; segmenting the determined transformation performing region into at least one sub-transform block by using at least one of quadtree segmentation and binary tree segmentation; and performing inverse transformation on the at least one sub-transform block.
US12244800B2 Coding tree partitioning
To encode a picture, a coding tree unit (CTU) in the picture is partitioned by a quadtree structure, and the quadtree leaf nodes can be further partitioned by a multi-type tree (MTT) structure. To increase the set of reachable coding tree nodes and leaves, we propose to increase the maximum allowed MTT hierarchy depth to be twice the difference between the CTU size and the minimum allowed size for a CU. The maximum allowed MTT hierarchy depth can be specified for all QT levels in order to provide more flexibility in the split tree. Alternatively, only two levels of maximum allowed MTT depth are signaled: one when QT splits are allowed, and another one when no more QT splits are allowed. In addition, an upper bound can be set for the minimum allowed coding block size, based on the coding tree unit size or the maximum allowed transform size.
US12244790B2 Video coding and decoding
A method of encoding a motion information predictor index, comprising: generating a list of motion information predictor candidates; when an Affine Merge mode is used, selecting one of the motion information predictor candidates in the list as an Affine Merge mode predictor; when a non-Affine Merge mode is used, selecting one of the motion information predictor candidates in the list as a non-Affine Merge mode predictor; and generating a motion information predictor index for the selected motion information predictor candidate using CABAC coding, one or more bits of the motion information predictor index being bypass CABAC coded.
US12244789B2 Unequal weight planar motion vector derivation
A system and method of planar motion vector derivation which, in some embodiments can employ an unequal weighted combination of adjacent motion vectors. In some embodiments, motion vector information associated with a bottom right pixel or block adjacent to a current coding unit can be derived from motion information associated with a top row or top neighboring row of a current coding unit and motion information associated with a left column or left neighboring column of a current coding unit. Weighted or non-weighted combinations of such values can be combined in a planar mode prediction model to derive associated motion information for bottom and/or right adjacent pixels or blocks.
US12244786B2 High density pixel arrays for auto-viewed 3D displays
A display device based on micro light emitting diodes (microLEDs) includes a plurality of chiplets. Each chiplet includes one or more raxels, each raxel including a plurality of microLEDs supported on a substrate. The chiplet also includes a micro integrated circuit (microIC) electronically connected with the one or more raxels. MicroIC includes a plurality of interconnects supported on a backplane such that, when connected with the raxel, microIC may be used to electrically drive each one of the MicroLED of the raxel. In an embodiment, a plurality of chiplets are disposed on a display substrate to for an auto-view horizontal parallax only 3D display.
US12244779B2 Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes: an operation acceptor that accepts an operation; an image former that has, to be switchable, two image formation modes that are a normal mode and a silent mode; one or more controllers; and one or more power-source controllers that control a power source, the power-source controllers transitioning to a predetermined sleep state when the operation acceptor has not accepted an operation for a predetermined standby time, and transitioning to a predetermined shutoff state when the operation acceptor has not accepted an operation for a predetermined sleep time, the controllers control the power-source controllers to transition to the shutoff state when a predetermined first sleep time has elapsed, and after transitioning to the sleep state during the silent mode, the controllers control the power-source controllers to transition to the shutoff state when a predetermined second sleep time has elapsed.
US12244775B2 Sound diagnosis system, information processing apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium
A sound diagnosis system includes: a setting unit configured to set a threshold for each of a plurality of time sections, based on a sound wave level in each of the plurality of time sections of a plurality of first sound data classified in a first group; and a determination unit configured to determine whether or not an abnormal sound is generated by calculating a comparison value for each of the plurality of time sections based on a sound wave level in each of the plurality of time sections of one or more second sound data classified in the first group, and comparing the comparison value for each of the plurality of time sections with the threshold value of the corresponding time section of the first group, the threshold value being set by the setting unit.
US12244768B2 Call center mobile messaging
A method and system enables communications with a call center via SMS/MMS and provides an additional communications channel to communicate with the call center in addition to voice, Internet email/IM chat and fax. The call center obtains location information and images from a customer using SMS messages and web pages via a messaging hub.
US12244766B1 Light switch cover having electronic communication system
A combination light switch cover/communicator device that can serve as both an easy-to retrofit single- or dual-gang light switch cover and an emergency safety device. The cover communicator can be designed to install in similar process to a conventional light switch cover, while also preferably containing a remote monitor and lockdown switch, which can also provide for emergency activated video monitoring availability. A preferably provided lockdown button can be used to minimize the time it takes to contact first responders or to lock down a building. Where provided, live video of an emergency/event can be recorded and preferably upon activation can be provided or remotely forwarded to provide police and other first responders with current information concerning the emergency/event. The communicator portion provides for monitoring and can digitally transmit critical information to others who may be remotely located and can also provide critical information to individuals involved with the event through audio, hi-resolution LCD screen and/or multi-character text display. The communicator also can provide location information in real-time, to help first responders to arrive faster to the event.
US12244765B2 Systems and methods for training a virtual assistant platform configured to assist human agents at a contact center
A contact center server provides to an agent device one or more automated response recommendations determined by an executable virtual assistant platform to correspond to customer message data received from a customer device as part of conversation data. Further, the contact center server receives a selection of one of the automated response recommendations from the agent device and identifies agent response data to the customer message data transmitted from the agent device to the customer device. Further, the contact center server, using one or more classification models, determines when there is a change between the selected response recommendation and the identified agent response data. Further, the contact center server associates one or more tags to the identified agent response data in the conversation data when the determination indicates the change. Subsequently, the contact center server updates training of the executable virtual assistant platform based on the conversation data with the associated one or more tags.
US12244763B2 System and method for displaying called party identifiers
A user equipment configured to receive a user input associated with a phone number is described herein. The phone number may be associated with a party the user is intending to call or message. The user equipment and an associated network may determine a personal identifier, such as an individual or entity name, associated with the phone number regardless of whether or not the phone number is included in a phone book or address book associated with the user. The user equipment may also present or display the personal identifier to the user prior to connecting the call or sending the message.
US12244762B2 Caller identification in a secure environment using voice biometrics
A method of providing a transcription of an electronic communication includes determining a language spoken in the electronic communication, differentiating among participants in the electronic communication, identifying a hierarchy of topics discussed in the electronic communication, and providing a display of the hierarchy of topics.
US12244759B2 Detecting a single wire interruption
It is suggested to detect a single wire interruption (SWI) of a line comprising two wires, wherein such line is part of a vectoring group, comprising (i) determining a capacitance between the single wires of the line; and (ii) determining whether a single wire interruption is present based on the determined capacitance.
US12244757B2 Computer-implemented detection of anomalous telephone calls
Computer-implemented detection of anomalous telephone calls, for example detection of interconnect bypass fraud, is disclosed. A telephone call associated with user devices is analyzed remote from the user devices. A first set of multiple features, for example Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, is derived from a call audio stream. The first set is converted to an embedding vector, for example via a model based on a Universal Background Model comprising a Gaussian Mixture Model, which model is preferably configured based on a training plurality of first sets of multiple features derived form a corresponding training plurality of audio streams. Occurrence, or probability of occurrence, of an anomalous telephone call is determined based on the embedding vector, for example via a back-end classifier, such as a Gaussian Backend Model, which classifier is preferably configured based on labels associated with the training plurality of audio streams.
US12244753B2 Dual-mode voice communications system
A dual-mode voice communications system includes a processor, and a first communication connection module, a second communication connection module, and a wireless transceiver module that are separately connected to the processor, where the first communication connection module is configured to realize a communication connection between the dual-mode voice communications system and an Internet Protocol (IP) base station, the second communication connection module is configured to realize a communication connection between the dual-mode voice communications system and an external communications device, the wireless transceiver module is configured to realize a communication connection between the dual-mode voice communications system and a wireless terminal device, and the processor is configured to process data transmitted by the IP base station, the external communications device, and the wireless terminal device.
US12244751B2 Electronic device
An electronic device includes a rear cover and a camera decoration component. The camera decoration component includes a decoration member, a dial plate, a plurality of positioning members, and a plurality of induction members. The dial plate is annular, and is sleeved on an outer peripheral side of the decoration member. The decoration member includes a virtual rotation axis, and the dial plate is rotatably connected to the decoration member. The decoration member is configured to rotate around the virtual rotation axis of the decoration member. The positioning members and the induction members are configured to control the dial plate to be in a hovering state.
US12244750B1 Tablet case with locking high-friction kickstand
A tablet case includes a housing sized to receive the tablet computer, and a kickstand assembly that includes a locking high-friction hinge mounted on the housing. A kickstand member is attached to the high-friction hinge at a proximal end. The kickstand member is able to move between a collapsed configuration wherein the kickstand member abuts the housing, and at least one extended configuration wherein the kickstand member is axially rotated to extends outwardly from the housing for supporting the housing. Only friction from the locking high-friction hinge prevents axial rotation of the kickstand member.
US12244748B2 Electronic device
According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a light shutter panel including an incident light control area, an optical member including a lens and facing the incident light control area, and an imaging device configured to convert light which passed through the incident light control area of the light shutter panel and the optical member to image data. The incident light control area includes a first annular light-shielding area, a circular incident light control area surrounded by the first annular light-shielding area, and a plurality of annular incident light control areas located between the first annular light-shielding area and the circular incident light control area and having a multiple shape.
US12244742B2 Computer-implemented digital communication using cryptography
Computer-implemented digital communication using cryptography is disclosed. The computer-implemented methods are used to perform digital communication for minting and transfer of digital commodities using short message service (SMS) messages. The cryptographic system disclosed generates graphical user interfaces and executes operations on a backend apparatus. When the backend apparatus receives the SMS messages, the backend apparatus retrieves the digital commodities and interacts with a storage apparatus to store the digital commodities, identified by a uniform resource locator (URL).
US12244739B2 Confidential authentication and provisioning
Systems and methods are for confidentially and securely provisioning data to an authenticated user device. A user device may register an authentication public key with an authentication server. The authentication public key may be signed by an attestation private key maintained by the user device. Once the user device is registered, a provisioning server may send an authentication request message including a challenge to the user device. The user device may sign the challenge using an authentication private key corresponding to the registered authentication public key, and may return the signed challenge to the provisioning server. In response, the provisioning server may provide provisioning data to the user device. The registration, authentication, and provisioning process may use public key cryptography while maintaining confidentiality of the user device, the provisioning server, and then authentication server.
US12244737B2 Systems and methods for distributed, stateless, and dynamic browser challenge generation and verification
Provided is an unobtrusive client verification system with one verification devices having processors that are configured to receive a first request from an unverified client device, generate a random number in response to receiving the first request from the unverified client device, define a set of expressions as a browser challenge problem that evaluates to an answer specified by the random number, encrypt the answer within an answer token, provide the browser challenge problem with the answer token to the unverified client device, receive a second request with a solution to the browser challenge problem and the answer token from the unverified client device, and verify the unverified client device in response to the solution matching the answer that is decrypted from the answer token provided with the second request.
US12244736B2 Methods and apparatus for secure configuration of a compute device
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to securely configure an endpoint. Example apparatus disclosed herein include memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to access a certificate at an ePolicy orchestrator, the certificate including private key information, access a configuration, the configuration including policy information and installation instructions, sign the configuration using the private key information to securely sign the configuration, the signed configuration including a secured signature, create a secured installer using the certificate and the signed configuration, the secured installer including an agent, and provide the secured installer to an endpoint for installation of the agent and execution of the endpoint.
US12244733B2 Authorizing secure connections responsive to certificates bound to logical identifiers
A process includes communicating by a first device, with a second device. The communicating includes the first device receiving data from the second device that represents a certificate. The certificate binds a hierarchy of logical identifiers to a cryptographic key. The hierarchy of identifiers includes a first logical identifier that corresponds to a group membership. The process includes authenticating, by the first device, the second device based on the certificate. The process includes allowing, by the first device, a secure connection to be set up between the first device and the second device based on whether the first logical identifier represents that the second device is a member of a first group of devices of which the first device is a member.
US12244730B2 Systems and methods to evaluate client device trust in a distributed computing system
A method includes receiving, by a processing device of a content sharing platform, a request for desired content from a client device, the content being stored in a content delivery network (CDN). The method further includes generating, based on data available to the content sharing platform, a partial trust metric associated with the client device, wherein the partial trust metric is to be used by a CDN server to make a decision regarding access to the desired content by the client device. The method further includes generating a response to the content request, wherein the response comprises one or more resource locators for accessing the desired content in the CDN, and the partial trust metric. The method further includes sending the response to the client device to enable the client device to request the desired content from the CDN server using the resource locator(s) and the partial trust metric.
US12244729B2 Systems and methods for creating a universal record
A method for tracking multiple classes of records in a single blockchain is disclosed. Class identifiers can used for each record entry to distinguish between classes within the blockchain.
US12244728B2 Data protection apparatus, electronic apparatus, method, and storage medium
According to one embodiment, a data protection apparatus includes a processor configured to execute an encryption process on log data including a data frame including a plurality of pieces of data generated along a time sequence. The processor is configured to encrypt each of the pieces of data with a corresponding encryption key among a first initial key and a first encryption keys generated in a forward direction to a time sequence of the pieces of data. The processor is configured to encrypt each of a plurality of pieces of data encrypted with the corresponding encryption key with a corresponding encryption key among a second initial key and a second encryption keys generated in a backward direction to a time sequence of the pieces of data.
US12244723B2 System and method to cryptographically validate rich query results
Disclosed are a computer-hosted database system providing cryptographic verifiability and comprising an immutable key-value data store and cryptographic proof data (which may be stored in a Merkle Hash Tree). The logical structure of a data record is defined by a rich data model and comprises a first field and a second field. Disclosed is a method that comprises receiving an instruction requesting retrieval of first field data and returning the data stored in the first field and cryptographic proof data sufficient to prove data originality of the first field data without knowledge of the data in the second field. The rich data model may be a relational data model or a document data model.
US12244721B2 Advanced crypto token authentication
A system and method for authenticating an application that employs cryptographic keys and functions is provided with white box cryptography employed to secure the application, and to secure communications with the application. The white box includes a transformation of the application and the keys. A secure channel between the white box and a crypto token is used for communications. In some cases, the transformed keys can be employed in authenticating the white box to the crypto token. The presence of a valid crypto token can be periodically determined. In the presence of a valid crypto token, the white box can provide a verifiable message to a remote server. The remote server can verify the message and initiate a service.
US12244719B1 Computer-implemented authentication platform
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for computer-implemented authentication platforms are described herein. In an example approach, a user is enrolled in a computer-implemented authentication platform. The enrollment process includes digitally encrypting an image of a user, storing the digitally encrypted image of the user in a blockchain as part of a user profile of the user, generating (using the digitally encrypted image of the user) an identifier of the user, and storing the identifier of the user in the blockchain as part of the user profile of the user. Subsequently, the user is authenticated. The authentication process includes retrieving the digitally encrypted image of the user from the blockchain (using the identifier of the user to retrieve the digitally encrypted image of the user) and decrypting the digitally encrypted image of the user using a decryption token.
US12244718B2 Blockchain e-voting system and operating method thereof
We disclose a blockchain e-voting system, where keeping the basic principles of voting does not require trusted-third parties. The system includes at least two vote nodes each having two sets of private and public keys, a voter management node, two smart contract modules, and a blockchain. A voter management node is configured to provide a cryptographic base for public key generation and to pre-register DIDs of vote nodes. A first smart contract module is configured to perform self-identification of vote nodes, encryption of votes, and generation of zero-knowledge proofs for the validity of their results, and to upload all the outputs to a blockchain. For the purpose, a vote node executes the first smart contract module, taking a voting decision, an asserted DID, the two sets of public and private keys as inputs, where one set of keys is for the self-identification, and another set is for the encryption. A second smart contract module is configured to download the votes from the blockchain, check the validity of proofs, tally up the results without decrypting them, and finally upload the results to blockchain.
US12244715B2 Using secondary blockchain addresses to prevent malicious transfers
Methods and systems are described herein for a transfer authorization system that may monitor for transfer requests for secondary cryptographic addresses maintained for one or more primary cryptographic addresses. When a transfer request is received, the transfer authorization system may determine that the transfer request is for a secondary cryptographic address. Based on that determination, the transfer authorization system may determine that the source cryptographic address of the request is authorized to receive control of cryptographic tokens from the secondary cryptographic address and that the request is associated with the source cryptographic address. The transfer authorization system may then transfer control of one or more cryptographic tokens from an associated primary cryptographic address to the secondary cryptographic address, and upon the successful transfer, may also transfer control of the one or more tokens to the requestor.
US12244713B2 Snapshot transfer for cloud-based storage across accounts
In some implementations, a system may receive a first credential associated with a first account and a second credential associated with a second account and may instruct a cloud service, using the first credential, to generate a first snapshot of structured source data associated with the first account. The system may authorize the first account and the second account to use a master encryption key and instruct the cloud service to encrypt the first snapshot using the master encryption key. The system may instruct the cloud service, using the second credential, to copy the first snapshot to a second snapshot associated with the second account and to decrypt the second snapshot into structured target data using the master encryption key. The system may deauthorize the first account and the second account from using the master encryption key and output an indicator of completion to a user device.
US12244711B2 Secure massively parallel computation for dishonest majority
Systems, methods, network devices, and machine-readable media disclosed herein include executing a secure algorithm for computing on a plurality of machines in a cluster by receiving a large input message and dividing the large input message into a plurality of initial input messages, computing an encryption of initial input messages, and evaluating a cluster computing circuit using a homomorphic encryption scheme.
US12244710B2 Secure onboarding of external compute fabric in an edge horizontal platform
An edge processing system includes first and second information handling systems. The first information handling system orchestrates the edge processing system, and creates a first key pair including a first private key and a first public key. The second information handling system receives fabric agent code that includes the first public key, a second key pair including a second private key and a second public key, and an address of the first information handling system. The second information handling system executes the fabric agent code to provide an access request to the address. The access request is encoded with the first public key. The first information handling system authenticates the access request with the first private key, and provides external compute fabric code to the second information handling system in response to authenticating the access request. The second information handling system instantiates the external compute fabric code to manage end points of the edge processing system.
US12244705B1 Offloading compute-intensive operations from real-time processor through an inter-processor queue
The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for initiating secure network connections at a first computing device without blocking operation of a real-time processor that handles latency-sensitive input/output (I/O) operations. In some implementation examples, the real-time processor obtains a request to establish a secure connection with a second computing device over a network. The real-time processor can enqueue into an inter-processor queue a request for performing a cryptographic operation. An additional processor can obtain the request and perform the cryptographic operation. After completing the cryptographic operation, the additional processor can enqueue information indicating the cryptographic operation is completed into the inter-processor queue. The real-time processor can obtain the information from the inter-processor queue and use the information to establish the secure connection with the second computing device.
US12244704B2 Systems and methods for use in neutral data analysis across data structures
Systems and methods are described for providing neutral data access across multiple data structures. One example computer-implemented method includes accessing, by a computing device, a first data element in a data structure and assigning a first unique identifier to the first data element. The method also includes replacing, by the computing device, the first data element in the data structure with the first unique identifier, whereby the first data element is removed from the data structure, and encrypting the first unique identifier of the data structure. The method then also includes storing, by the computing device, the data structure, with the encrypted first unique identifier, in a multi-tenant data structure, for access by a data host.
US12244702B2 Method for generating and authenticating three-dimensional dynamic OTP without password input
Disclosed is a method for generating and authenticating a three-dimensional dynamic OTP that does not require input of a password. In the method, a user address received from a user terminal is converted into coordinate values in degrees, minutes, and seconds on latitude and longitude, and set as address coordinates from the coordinates in a unit of seconds and then a two-dimensional reference coordinate system is displayed that is subdivided with the address coordinates as an origin, a two-dimensional function is provided and rotated about an arbitrary axis to form a three-dimensional space by a three-dimensional function, one OTP generation coordinate within the three-dimensional space is provided, and then a one-time password is generated by combining respective coordinate values of x, y, and z axes of the one OTP generation coordinate.
US12244696B2 Ecdhe key exchange for server authentication and a key server
A server can receive a device public key and forward the device public key to a key server. The key server can perform a first elliptic curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) key exchange using the device public key and a network private key to derive a secret X1. The key server can send the secret X1 to the server. The server can derive an ECC PKI key pair and send to the device the server public key. The server can conduct a second ECDH key exchange using the derived server secret key and the device public key to derive a secret X2. The server can perform an ECC point addition using the secret X1 and secret X2 to derive a secret X3. The device can derive the secret X3 using (i) the server public key, a network public key, and the device private key and (ii) a third ECDH key exchange.
US12244693B2 Multi-key information retrieval
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium for retrieving information from a server. Methods can include a server receiving a set of client-encrypted queries. The server identifies a set of server-encrypted decryption keys and transmits the set to the client device. The server receives a set of client-server-encrypted decryption keys that includes the set of server-encrypted decryption keys encrypted by the client device. The server also receives a set of client-encrypted/client-derived decryption keys that were derived by the client device. The server generates matching a map that specifies matches between the set of client-server-encrypted decryption keys and the set of client-encrypted/client-derived decryption keys. The server filters the set of client-encrypted queries using the map to create a set of filtered client-encrypted queries and generates a set of query results.
US12244684B2 Network synchronization method, apparatus, device, and system, and readable storage medium
A method includes: a first network device obtains a synchronization mode indication and synchronization information, where the synchronization mode indication indicates a target network device to perform synchronization based on the synchronization information. The first network device sends the synchronization mode indication and the synchronization information through a network that supports FlexE. A second network device receives the synchronization mode indication and the synchronization information through a network that supports FlexE. The second network device performs synchronization based on the synchronization mode indication and the synchronization information.
US12244681B2 Electronic device using blockchain and operating method thereof
An electronic device includes a communication circuit and a processor connected to the communication circuit. The processor may be configured to generate first transaction data comprising a first piece of transaction data for transferring a part of unused transaction output values of a first address from the first address to a second address, transmit the first transaction data to a server, receive status information indicating a transmission delay status of the first transaction data in a blockchain network from the server, receive recommendation fee information on transmission of the first transaction data, from the server, and generate second transaction data comprising a second piece of transaction data for transferring the part of the unused transaction output values of the first address from the first address to the second address, based on the recommendation fee information.
US12244680B2 Smart caching based on reputation information
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for providing a smart cache. In embodiments, a variable time to live (TTL) may be calculated and associated with data as it is stored in a cache. The variable TTL may be calculated based upon reputation and/or category information related to the source of the data. The reputation and/or category information may include TTL modifiers for adjusting the TTL for data from a particular data source that is stored in the cache. In further embodiments, a feedback method may be employed to update reputation and/or category information for a particular data source.
US12244678B2 Content management systems providing zero recovery point objective
A server system for managing electronic content receives the electronic content at a data flow adapter. The electronic content is to be stored at a data storage system. The server system attempts to transmit the electronic content from the data flow adapter to the data storage system but receives a notification indicating that the data storage system will not store the electronic content. In response to the notification, the server system temporarily stores the electronic content at a data staging memory. A staging data adapter polls the data staging memory for electronic content awaiting to be stored at the data storage system. The server system detects the electronic content stored at the data staging memory and, in response, causes the staging data adapter to move the electronic content from the data staging memory to the data storage system when the data storage system will store the electronic content.
US12244671B1 Apparatus and method for improved network resource management
Apparatus and method for improved network resource management are described herein. An example computing apparatus comprises a network adapter configured to: receive, via a network connection, a data packet from the communication network; determine, from the first memory block, a value of an extended portion of a local counter associated with the network connection in response to receiving the data packet; capture, from the second memory block, a value of a global counter; compare the value of the extended portion of the local counter with the value of the global counter; and in an instance in which the comparison identifies a mismatch: update the value of the extended portion of the local counter based on the value of the global counter; and set a current value of a bit indicating a status of the network connection, wherein the bit is associated with the plurality of bits.
US12244667B1 Systems and methods for tokenized data transfers between electronic devices in a distributed network
Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided herein for tokenized data transfers between electronic devices in a distributed network. An example method includes receiving a request for a tokenized data transfer associated with at least a first user and determining one or more data transfer parameters defining the tokenized data transfer request. The example method further includes generating a data transfer token for the first user based on the data transfer parameters where the data transfer token includes at least a first resource associated with the first user. The example method also includes providing the data transfer token within a mobile resource application of the first user. A second user associated with the request for the tokenized data transfer based may be determined based on the one or more data transfer parameters, and the method may include effectuating the tokenized data transfer between the users.
US12244666B2 Information processing device and information processing system
A client terminal and a server system having a plurality of processing units processing game applications are connected to each other via a network. In a game system as a cloud computing system, the server system makes the client terminal wait for a start of processing of an application when there is no processing unit assignable to the client terminal. When the processing unit becomes assignable, the client terminal displays a screen inquiring whether to start the processing of the application. When a user does not respond for a predetermined time, the server system takes action.
US12244658B2 Method and system for monitoring streaming
Disclosed are a method and system for monitoring streaming. The method for streaming monitoring includes registering a streaming channel of a user as monitoring target information, performing monitoring on broadcast streaming using the streaming channel based on configuration information of the user, and providing monitoring information for the broadcast streaming.
US12244657B2 Message infrastructure platform transitions based on subscription heuristics
Techniques for transitioning between message infrastructure platforms are disclosed. A platform manager transmits a data stream using a first message infrastructure platform. A platform monitor monitors transmission characteristics associated with the transmission of the data stream using the first message infrastructure platform. A platform selector selects a second message infrastructure platform based on the transmission characteristics. A platform transitioner transitions from transmitting the data stream using the first message infrastructure platform to transmitting the data stream using the second message infrastructure platform seamlessly.
US12244649B2 Internet-of-things device security optimization
A processor may identify that content is generated for a communication between IoT devices. The processor may identify a source device and a target device of the IoT devices. The processor may analyze the content. The processor may determine a sensitivity of the content. The processor may assign, based on the determining, a security level to either of the source device or the target device.
US12244648B2 Distributed evaluation of networking security rules
A plurality of security rule processing nodes is configured for network traffic of a set of sources and destinations. Respective subsets of configuration information of the sources and destinations, including security rules, are transmitted to the nodes. Respective addresses of at least a subset of the nodes are transmitted to a packet processing intermediary. The intermediary requests evaluation of applicable security rules with respect to packet flows by selected nodes prior to initiating routing actions for packets of the flows.
US12244632B2 Systems and methods for identifying and mapping sensitive data on an enterprise
Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques, systems, and methods for remote, agent-less enterprise computer threat data collection, malicious threat analysis, and identification and reporting of potential and real threats present on an enterprise computer system. Specifically, embodiments are directed to a system that securely identifies and maps sensitive information from computers across the enterprise. Secure and sensitive information may be internally encrypted and analyzed for indicators of compromise, threatening behavior, and known vulnerabilities. The remote, agent-less collection, analysis, and identification process can be repeated periodically to detect and map additional sensitive information over time, and may delete itself after completion to avoid detection.
US12244626B2 Methods, systems, and devices for dynamically modeling and grouping endpoints for edge networking
Various embodiments described herein disclose an endpoint modeling and grouping management system that can collect data from endpoint computer devices in a network. In some embodiments, agents installed on the endpoints can collect real-time information at the kernel level providing the system with deep visibility. In some embodiments, the endpoint modeling and grouping management system can identify similarities in behavior in response to assessing the data collected by the agents. In some embodiments, the endpoint modeling and grouping management system can dynamically model groups such as logical groups, and cluster endpoints based on the similarities and/or differences in behavior of the endpoints. In some embodiments, the endpoint modeling and grouping management system transmits the behavioral models to the agents to allow the agents to identify anomalies and/or security threats autonomously.
US12244621B1 Using activity monitored by multiple data sources to identify shadow systems
Using activity monitored by multiple data sources to identify shadow systems, the method comprising: gathering first information describing access to one or more resources by one or more user devices of a user; gathering, from at least a subset of the one or more user devices, second information describing access to the one or more resources; and identifying one or more shadow systems based on a discrepancy between the first information and the second information.
US12244620B2 System and method for anomaly detection for information security
A system for implementing anomaly detection accesses user activities associated with an avatar in a virtual environment. The system extracts features from the user activities, where the features provide information about interactions of the avatar with other avatars and entities in the virtual environment. The system determines a deviation range for each feature, where the deviation range indicates a deviation between the features among the avatars over a certain period. The system determines whether the deviation range for a feature is more than a threshold deviation. If it is determined that a deviation range of a feature is more than the threshold deviation, a confidence score associated with the user is updated based on the deviation range of the feature. If the confidence score is more than a threshold score, the user is not associated with an anomaly. Otherwise, the user is determined to be associated with an anomaly.
US12244619B2 Apparatuses and methods for detecting suspicious activities through monitored online behaviors
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a first activity undertaken by a communication device during a first communication session, generating, based on the monitoring, first data that indicates an amount of time that is spent on the first activity, comparing, based on the generating, the first data to a threshold, and identifying, based on at least the comparing, an action to take when the amount of time that is spent on the first activity exceeds the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US12244618B2 Systems and methods for prioritizing URL review for sandboxing based on accelerated velocities of URL features in network traffic
A URL velocity monitor is integrated with a message-hold decision maker of an electronic mail processing system that processes electronic messages for a protected computer network. The URL velocity monitor receives or obtains a URL, decomposes the URL into URL features based on logical boundaries, and determines features of interest from the URL features for velocity tracking. Examples of URL features can include a randomized URL segment. The velocity of each feature of interest is tracked over a period of time using a counting algorithm that employs a slow counter or a fast counter. The two different counters track two types of velocities which represent different domain behaviors targeting the protected computer network. The URL velocity monitor determines whether the velocity of a feature of interest is accelerating within the time period. If so, the URL is placed in a queue or a sandbox.
US12244615B2 Method for protection from cyber attacks to a vehicle based upon time analysis, and corresponding device
A method for protection from cyber attacks in a CAN (Controller Area Network), of a vehicle including the steps of selecting periodic messages having a transmission periodicity, grouping the periodic messages, and performing an analysis of messages of the nodes that exchange the received periodic messages, which includes obtaining times of arrival at the respective nodes of a set of periodic messages that have the same message identifier, computing average-offset values over successive subsets, of a given number of messages, accumulating the average-offset values for each identifier to obtain accumulated-offset values, identifying linear parameters by computing an angular coefficient, of a regression, and an intercept, or identification error, computing a correlation coefficient of the average offset of pairs of messages identified as coming from the same node, determining whether the correlation coefficient is higher than a first given threshold, determining whether the angular coefficient between two consecutive messages with the same identifier is higher than a second given threshold, determining whether the intercept between two consecutive messages is higher than a third given threshold, and supplying the results of these determinations to a message-classification operation.
US12244604B2 Companion device authentication
The subject disclosure provides systems and methods for companion device authentication. A user of a first device may not have access to a service that can be provided by the first device. The service may be a streaming service, a cloud-based service, or the like. Companion device authentication can allow the user, or another user, to authorize access to the service at the first device, using a companion device to the first device. The first device and the companion device may exchange communications to nominate the companion device prior to notifying a user of the companion device of a companion device authentication request for the first device.
US12244600B2 Managing software application access based on application groupings
In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for managing software application access based on application groupings. For instance, in one example, a method performed by a processing system of a user device may include receiving a request from a user of the user device to unlock access to a first grouping of software applications accessible to the user via the user device and responding to the request based on usage by the user of software applications in a second grouping of software applications accessible to the user via the user device, wherein the second grouping is distinct from the first grouping.
US12244598B2 System and method for system access credential delegation
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a framework that enables user to delegate other users as operators of their securely held account credentials via services backed by OAuth protocols. The disclosed framework provides functionality for users to be delegated access to other users' account credentials, information and resources for the performance of specific electronic transactions. The framework operates by connecting two OAuth registered users so that one user can perform an electronic transaction using another user's securely held credentials upon approval by the other user. This ensures that each electronic transaction is securely held and performed, and operated under the control of the delegator despite performance of the transaction by the delegatee involving the delegator's account information.
US12244596B2 Natural language processing for restricting user access to systems
A method and system determine network based access to restricted systems. The method includes receiving a request for a permission access status of a party seeking access to one of the restricted systems. A database of periodically updated lists of entities is accessed. A name of the party is extracted from the request. A determination is made whether the name does not match one of the entities. The name is decomposed into parts if the name not matching one of the entities. A determination is made whether any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities. A denial of access status is forwarded from the computer server to an external computing device if any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities.
US12244591B1 Systems and methods for secure logon
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for secure logon. One or more method includes: determining, via authentication information provided by a user of an electronic device, that the user is authorized to access an online account provided by the online account provider; providing the user with a selectable option to enable an expedited logon process by which the user can access the online account by solely providing a particular authentication item of the user; receiving a verification credential in response to a next logon attempt using the expedited logon process; and verifying that the received verification credential matches an assigned verification credential provided to the user for use in conjunction with the next logon attempt using the expedited logon process.
US12244590B2 Access authentication using obfuscated biometrics
A method for authorizing access to one or more secured computer resources includes obfuscating a reference biometric vector into an obfuscated reference biometric vector using a similarity-preserving obfuscation. An authentication biometric vector is obfuscated into an obfuscated authentication biometric vector using the similarity-preserving obfuscation. A similarity of the obfuscated authentication biometric vector and the obfuscated reference biometric vector is tested. Based on the similarity being within an authentication threshold, access to the one or more secured computer resources is authorized.
US12244589B2 Systems and methods for managing digital identities associated with mobile devices
Systems and methods are provided for enabling, providing, and managing digital identities in association with mobile devices. One example method includes determining, by a mobile device, that identity data of a user is changed, and prompting the user to identify a third party separate from the mobile device to authenticate the user. The method also includes requesting the third party to authenticate the user, and causing an authentication interface of the third party to be displayed at the mobile device where the authentication interface solicits login credentials for an account of the user at the third party. The method then includes granting, by the mobile device, access to one or more aspects of a mobile application installed at the mobile device, in response to an indication of a successful authentication of the user from the third party.
US12244587B2 Secure communications via third-party systems through frames
Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for facilitating secure and private communications, via a website or application of a third-party computing system (TPCS), between a user device and a service provider computing system (SPCS). The communications may be conducted via a frame in a website served by the TPCS. The TPCS may serve a website that incorporates a customizable SDK component provided by the SPCS. The communications allow the user to, for example, open a new account. The SDK component may be initialized via a script from the SPCS, and authenticated via a session token obtained from the SPCS via the TPCS. The SDK component may provide user information, input into the frame, to the SPCS via API calls to the SPCS. The user does not navigate away from the website while securely engaging the SPCS. The third-party/partner need not develop its own user interface, security protocols, etc.
US12244586B2 Secure communications via third-party systems through frames
Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for facilitating secure and private communications, via a website or application of a third-party computing system (TPCS), between a user device and a service provider computing system (SPCS). The communications may be conducted via a frame in a website served by the TPCS. The TPCS may serve a website that incorporates a customizable SDK component provided by the SPCS. The communications allow the user to, for example, open a new account. The SDK component may be initialized via a script from the SPCS, and authenticated via a session token obtained from the SPCS via the TPCS. The SDK component may provide user information, input into the frame, to the SPCS via API calls to the SPCS. The user does not navigate away from the website while securely engaging the SPCS. The third-party/partner need not develop its own user interface, security protocols, etc.
US12244585B2 Apparatus and method of authenticating device through infrared transmission
An electronic device including a memory storing instructions; and a processor that executes the instructions to perform a process including: identifying a registered device through a scan, after identifying the registered device, connecting with the registered device based on identification information of the registered device and a preset password, to establish a communication connection with the registered device, requesting, through the established communication connection, infrared codeset information from the registered device, and after receiving the requested infrared codeset information from the registered device, transmitting, to the registered device through the established communication connection, a request for authentication of the registered device, and transmitting, to the registered device over infrared light, an authentication signal including the infrared codeset information, for authenticating the registered device.
US12244580B2 Encrypted data communication and gateway device for encrypted data communication
A gateway device between a first and second communication network outside the gateway device handles communication between a first device in the first network and a second device in the second network. When the gateway receives a communication request from the first device, directed to the second device, for performing a first cryptographic data communication protocol, the gateway determines whether the first cryptographic data communication protocol is registered as unsafe in the gateway device, and/or registered as safe, in particular whether it is safe against key reconstruction by a quantum computer. When the first cryptographic data communication protocol is not registered as unsafe in the gateway device, and/or registered as safe, the gateway device forwards messages exchanged as part of execution of the first cryptographic data communication protocol between the first and second device. When the gateway determines that the first cryptographic data communication protocol is registered as unsafe in the gateway device, and/or not registered as safe, the gateway device executes the first cryptographic data communication protocol between the first device and the gateway device, and executes a second cryptographic data communication protocol, which is not recorded as unsafe in the gateway device, and/or registered as safe, between the gateway and the second device, whereby the first and second cryptographic data communication protocol are executed sequentially to communicate data between the first and second device via the gateway device.
US12244577B1 Patternless obfuscation of data with low-cost data recovery
Systems and methods for obfuscating data. The technology herein can be used to produce an obfuscated output that exhibits no easily discernible pattern, making difficult to identify or to filter using regular expressions, signature matching or other pattern matching. The output nevertheless can be reversed and the original data recovered by an intended recipient with a relatively low-cost of processing, making it suitable for low-powered devices. The obfuscation is stateless and does not require encryption.
US12244575B2 Method and system for satellite tasking
Various embodiments of the present technology relate to satellite tasking systems and methods. More specifically, embodiments include an operations center configured to receive a tasking order from a client and to generate satellite instructions for the satellite based on the tasking order. In some examples, a security tag is generated and associated with the tasking order. The security tag is correlated with the client on a remote server.
US12244573B2 Securing metrics in a service mesh
Information is provided to a service mesh by a Kubernetes (K8s) controller. The information enables the service mesh to determine an IP address of application pods to which a monitoring request is destined. The K8s controller detects which of the application pods are scheduled to be monitored by the monitoring service. The K8s controller creates dummy headless services that match the application pods scheduled to be monitored. The service mesh is programmed information from the dummy headless services to cause the service mesh to intercept the monitoring request and identify that the monitoring request is destined to the dummy headless service based on the addresses. In response the service mesh encrypts the monitoring request.
US12244572B2 Client-side encryption of content for virtual meetings
An electronic device and method for client-side encryption for virtual meetings is provided. The electronic device acquires one or more encryption keys for a virtual meeting session with one or more participant devices, where the electronic device includes a meeting client to join or host the virtual meeting session and to communicate with meeting clients of the one or more participant devices. The electronic device determines, in a duration of the virtual meeting session, first content to be transferred to the one or more participant devices, via the meeting client of the electronic device. The electronic device encrypts the determined first content by use of the one or more encryption keys and transfers the encrypted first content to a meeting server. The meeting server transfers the encrypted first content to the one or more participant devices.
US12244571B2 Embedding information using particle-based simulations
A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed. The method includes generating simulation instances and particle site identifiers from a particle-based simulation. The method also includes providing an order metric for the particle-based simulation. Information is embedded in the particle-based simulation by mapping local order values of the order metric to characters of an input message.
US12244567B1 Out-of-band management continuous monitoring for secure classified remote access as a service
A computer-implemented method includes processing input packets; generating indexed logs, packets of network traffic, and system monitoring information; generating analytics or visualizations; and transmitting the analytics or the visualizations. A computing system includes a processor, a network interface controller; and a memory including instructions that, when executed cause the system to: process input packets; ingest system monitoring information; generate indexed logs, packets of the network traffic, and system monitoring information; generate analytics or visualizations; and transmit the analytics or the visualizations. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes computer-executable instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: process input packets; ingest system monitoring information; generate indexed logs, packets of the network traffic, and system monitoring information; generate analytics or visualizations; and transmit the analytics or the visualizations.
US12244566B2 Self-learning egress traffic controller
An example network system includes processing circuitry and one or more memories coupled to the processing circuitry. The one or more memories are configured to store instructions which, when executed by the processing circuitry, cause the network system to receive connection data related to an egress connection of an application service of an application. The instructions cause the network system to analyze the connection data to determine that the egress connection is an anomalous connection. The instructions cause the network system to generate a notification indicative of the egress connection being an anomalous connection and send the notification to a computing device.
US12244564B2 Security for computer systems
Filesystem driver software can receive a file access request indicating that an application process is requesting to access a target file in a filesystem, Network filter driver software can receive a connection establishment request indicating that the application process running on the processing apparatus is requesting to establish a connection over a network with a target endpoint. According to the present disclosure, one or both of: a) the filesystem driver software is configured to grant or deny the file access request in dependence on state information from the network filter driver software, and/or b) the network filter driver software is configured to grant or deny the connection establishment request in dependence on state information from the filesystem driver software.
US12244563B2 Systems and methods for web traffic control
A system for web traffic control is provided that is based on information related to a user's previous online activity. In one embodiment, the system is able to collect information about incoming traffic, compare the information to a generated ruleset, and make and implement a decision about how to handle each request/user interaction. In one embodiment, the ruleset is based on e-commerce rules. An e-commerce rule is a unit of decision making logic based on the user's previous online activity on the e-commerce platform, e.g. “If request is to add an item to user's cart, and if user already added something to their cart less than one second ago, then block request”. In some embodiments, the rules may be executed at the firewall and/or in a web application on the e-commerce platform. In some embodiments, one or more rules may be recommended to a merchant.
US12244561B2 Preventing data loss using enhanced analysis of the URLs and URIs in webpage requests
Aspects of the disclosure relate to preventing data loss using enhanced analysis of the URLs and URIs in webpage requests. A computing platform may receive a user request to access a webpage, and may determine whether the webpage is regularly accessed by the user and whether the user is permitted to access the webpage. Based on determining the user might not regularly access the website, but that the user is permitted to access the webpage, the computing platform may engage an artificial intelligence (AI) engine to parse the URL and URI from the webpage request. The AI engine may compare the URL to source code associated with the webpage to determine whether the URI was re-written. The computing platform may grant the webpage request based on determining the source code corresponds to the URL and based on determining the URI might not have been re-written.
US12244558B1 Client-operated and port-range lease based source network address translation
This disclosure provides methods and techniques of performing source network address translation (SNAT) at a packet sender (e.g., a client device) instead of a gateway device (e.g., a proxy device). The present disclosure performs a SNAT operation at the packet sender, relieving the gateway device from the SNAT operation to perform other duties (e.g., policy enforcement). An example method of network address translation includes modifying, by a processing device at a data packet origination device (e.g., a client device), network address information in an internet protocol (IP) header of a packet using a public IP address. The method further includes sending the packet to a public network based on the public IP address.
US12244556B1 Classifying data using machine learning
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for machine learning. One of the methods includes receiving a message; parsing the message to identify individual sentences within the message; encoding each sentence into a vector that represents a semantic meaning of the sentence; applying one or more classification models to the message including: providing each vector to a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is trained to generate a prediction of one or more classifications for each sentence of the message; generating a predicted classification for the message as a whole; and determining a message routing based on the predicted classification.
US12244555B2 Message history display system and method
A technique for message history display includes combining message histories for multiple different messaging services. A system constructed according to the technique may include, for example, a message history database; a history aggregation engine that aggregates message logs for storage in the message history database; and a history provisioning engine that provides an aggregated message log associated with the user from the message history database to a requesting device. A method according to the technique may include, for example, identifying a device in association with a user profile; providing an online platform that receives messages from and sends messages to the device; and creating an aggregated log from messages sent to and from the device.
US12244554B2 Determining topic cohesion between posted and linked content
Systems and method for determining a topic cohesion measurement between a content item and a hyperlinked landing page are presented. In one embodiment, a plurality of content item signals is generated for the content item and a corresponding plurality of signals are generated for the hyperlinked landing page. An analysis of the corresponding signals is conducted to determine a measurement of topic cohesion, a topic cohesion score, between the content item and the hyperlinked landing page. A cohesion predictor model is trained to generate the predictive topic cohesion score between an input content item and a hyperlinked landing page. Upon a determination that the topic cohesion score is less than a predetermined threshold, remedial actions are taken regarding the hyperlink of the content item. Alternatively, positive actions may be carried out, including promoting the content item to others, associating advertisements with the content item, and the like.
US12244552B2 Access and routing of interactive messages
Systems and methods are provided for determining that a message received from a second computing device associated with a second user is an interactive message and causing the interactive message to be displayed. In response to a selection to skip engagement with the interactive message, the systems and methods display a message feed with a list of a plurality of users and cause a selectable engagement indicium to be displayed next to a list entry of the second user in the list. The system and methods further determine that a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the start time of the display of the interactive message without engagement with the interactive message and cause the interactive message to be deleted from the message feed and the selectable engagement indicium removed from next to the list entry of the second user.
US12244546B2 Full-duplex electrical balanced duplexer
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to improving an available bandwidth for a transceiver of an electronic device and to reducing a footprint of an associated integrated circuit of the electronic device. To do so, an isolation circuit is disposed between a transmit circuit and a receive circuit. The isolation circuit has first and second signal paths. A first portion of the signal propagates along the first signal path and a second portion of the signal propagates along the second signal path. A non-reciprocal phase shifter is disposed on the first signal path to shift a phase of the first portion to match a phase of the second portion and improve isolation between the transmit circuit and the receive circuit. The phase-shifted first portion may be combined with the second portion to reduce or substantially eliminate an insertion loss caused by the isolation circuit.
US12244545B2 Multiband fast resource block assignment switching amplifier for full duplex data over cable networks
A full duplex (FDX) amplifier is provided that uses digital filtering for isolation of FDX sub-bands in FDX allocated spectrum, monitors media access control (MAC) management messages, and implements per-sub-band direction switching with precise timing. The FDX amplifier and associated methods have applications in data over cable networks, such as those that operate in accordance with the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) 4.0.
US12244542B2 UE indication of null tone placement for demodulation
Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media for facilitating UE indication of null tone placement for demodulation are disclosed herein. An example method for wireless communication at a UE includes measuring one or more downlink transmissions in one or more frequency subcarriers received from a base station over a time period. The example method also includes transmitting, to the base station, a null tone indication indicating one or more locations for one or more null tones, the one or more locations for the one or more null tones based at least in part on measurements performed on the one or more downlink transmissions received over the time period.
US12244541B2 Designs of distributed-tone resource units on partial bandwidth
Various schemes pertaining to designs of distributed-tone resource units (dRUs) on a partial bandwidth in a 6 GHz low-power indoor (LPI) system are described. An apparatus distributes a plurality of subcarriers of a resource unit (RU) to generate a dRU over a partial bandwidth of a bandwidth. The apparatus then communicates with a communication entity using the dRU.
US12244537B2 Method and apparatus for CSI measurement and reporting
A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving at least one channel state information (CSI) report setting about a first type of quantities CSI(1), . . . , CSI(NRRH) for NRRH>1 remote radio heads (RRHs), each RRH comprising a group of CSI reference signal (CSI-RS) ports, wherein NRRH=a number of RRHs; receiving at least one CSI-RS resource setting about a second type of quantities CSI-RS(1), . . . , CSI-RS(NRRH) transmitted from NRRH groups of CSI-RS ports, wherein at least one of the at least one CSI report setting or the at least one CSI-RS resource setting is not equal to NRRH; and based on the at least one CSI report setting and the at least one CSI-RS resource setting: measuring CSI-RS(1), . . . , CSI-RS(NRRH); and determining, based on the measurement, CSI(1), . . . , CSI(NRRH); and transmitting CSI(1), . . . , CSI(NRRH).
US12244533B2 Method and apparatus for uplink transmission
A method and a corresponding apparatus for performing uplink transmission in a wireless communication system are disclosed. The method comprises: based on at least one of the information indicating uplink transmission resources, acquiring the number of resource elements REs used for determining a PUSCH transmission; determining a transport block size TBS for the uplink transmission based on the number of REs; and performing the uplink transmission based on the determined TBS. Wherein, a PUSCH transmission occupies m time unit for transmission, and the rate matching and RE mapping of the PUSCH are performed on all resources occupied in m time unit.
US12244527B2 User terminal and radio communication method
The present invention is designed to enable quick beam recovery. A user terminal according to the present invention has a receiving section that receives a downlink (DL) signal, and a control section that controls a beam that is used to transmit and/or receive the DL signal, and the control section controls transmission of an uplink (UL) signal that requests switching of the beam, based on the received power and/or the received quality of a plurality of mobility measurement signals that are respectively associated with a plurality of beams.
US12244519B2 Link aggregation group failover for multicast
A method of multicasting packets by a forwarding element that includes several packet replicators and several egress pipelines. Each packet replicator receives a data structure associated with a multicast packet that identifies a multicast group. Each packet replicator identifies a first physical egress port of a first egress pipeline for sending the multicast packet to a member of the multicast group. The first physical egress port is a member of LAG. Each packet replicator determines that the first physical egress port is not operational and identifies a second physical port in the LAG for sending the multicast packet to the member of the multicast group. When a packet replicator is connected to the same egress pipeline as the second physical egress, the packet replicator provides the identification of the second physical egress port to the egress pipeline to send the packet to the multicast member. Otherwise the packet replicator drops the packet.
US12244517B1 Method and system for computational resource management in fog computing enabled internet of things network
A system and method for managing resources for computation in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The system includes wireless devices, Fog servers, and a centralized Fog node controller, each connected by a wireless communication network. Communication over the communication network uses millimeter wave or submillimeter wave signals. The wireless devices generate application-related IoT tasks. The Fog servers provide computation resources to the IoT tasks, where each of the IoT tasks are of various sizes, in bytes, and have compute resource requirements. The Fog node controller manages computation of the IoT tasks, for each Fog server, subject to a predetermined number of Fog server computation cycles that are performed in parallel.
US12244513B2 Path determination method, network element, and computer-readable storage medium
A path determination method, a network element, and a computer-readable storage medium are disclosed. The path determination method may include: acquiring link bandwidth data of all physical links within a network slice, where the link bandwidth data corresponds to the network slice, and the network slice is created by an interior gateway protocol flex algorithm (S100); acquiring a required bandwidth of a transmission channel within the network slice (S200); and determining, according to the link bandwidth data and the required bandwidth, a path for the transmission channel from among all the physical links (S300).
US12244511B2 System and method for data reduction by data sequence alignment
Methods and systems for managing data collection throughout a distributed environment are disclosed. To manage data collection, a system may include a data aggregator and a data collector. The data collector may utilize a consensus sequence to generate reduced-size data transmissions. The consensus sequence may be made up of patterns of data that occur frequently in data collected by the data collector. Therefore, data collected by the data collector may be condensed by replacing segments of the data with pointer pairs, pointer pairs being indicators of a portion of the consensus sequence that matches a segments of data. The data collector may transmit these pointer pairs, along with any additional segments of data, to the data aggregator instead of transmitting full data sets. The data aggregator may reconstruct data from the data collectors using the reduced-size data and the consensus sequence.
US12244504B2 Automatic testing of networks using smart contracts
In some embodiments, a method stores an executable contract in a ledger. The executable contract is for a test to be performed on a network and includes terms for the test. The method receives an indication of traffic that is received at a network device. It is determined that the traffic is associated with the executable contract that is stored in the ledger based on the terms of the test. The method responds to the network device with a response indicating that the traffic is associated with the executable contract. The network device allows the traffic to be sent to a destination on the network to perform an operation for the test.
US12244494B2 Server fabric adapter for I/O scaling of heterogeneous and accelerated compute systems
A server fabric adapter (SFA) communication system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the SFA communication system comprises an SFA communicatively coupled to a plurality of controlling hosts, a plurality of endpoints, and a plurality of network ports. The SFA is configured to receive a network packet from a network port of the plurality of network ports; separate the network packet into different portions, each portion including a header or a payload; map each portion of the network packet to: (i) a controlling host of the plurality controlling hosts, the controlling host being designated as a destination controlling host, or (ii) an endpoint of the plurality of endpoints, the endpoint being designated as a destination endpoint; and forward a respective portion of the network packet to the destination controlling host or the destination endpoint.
US12244489B2 System and method for performing on-the-fly reduction in a network
A switch capable of on-the-fly reduction in a network is provided. The switch is equipped with a reduction engine that can be dynamically configured to perform on-the-fly reduction. As a result, the network can facilitate an efficient and scalable environment for high performance computing.
US12244485B1 Methods and apparatus for monitoring a sensor validator
A method includes monitoring, at a computing device, outputs of a sensor validator. Each output is generated by the sensor validator based on corresponding sensor data from a sensor coupled to an autonomous vehicle, and each output indicates whether the corresponding sensor data is associated with an event. The method also includes mutating, at the computing device, particular sensor data to generate mutated sensor data that is associated with a particular event. The method further includes determining, at the computing device, a performance metric associated with the sensor validator based on a particular output generated by the sensor validator. The particular output is based on the mutated sensor data.
US12244481B2 Activity stream based collaboration
An activity stream based interaction model is disclosed. To cause a desired application level action to be performed at a remote system, such as automatically retrieving and displaying a document in a viewer or other portion of a user interface at the remote system, a text-based tag, such as a hash tag, is inserted into an activity stream. The activity stream is sent to the remote system, which is configured to respond to the text-based tag by performing, at least in part automatically, the corresponding application level action.
US12244478B2 Safe test arrangement
A flexible test arrangement for performing measurements on a test object. A plurality of safety components, each having a safety module which can be set to active or inactive, and having a ready status which can be set to active or inactive, is provided in a circular test arrangement. Each of the safety components carries out a number of function tests cyclically. As one of the function tests, a cyclical, error-free reception of a data packet is tested. One of the safety components is selected as a bus master which cyclically transmits a bus verification signal in a data packet to the safety component which is adjacent in the direction of transmission, wherein the bus verification signal is relayed by each of the safety components in a data packet, and, when said bus verification signal is received in a data packet, the bus master determines that the circular test arrangement is closed.
US12244477B2 Methods, systems, and computer readable media for recycling background traffic in a test environment
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for recycling background traffic in a test environment are disclosed. One example method occurs at a test system implemented using at least one processor, the method comprising: generating background packets usable as background traffic in a data center switching fabric used in delivering test traffic to a system under test (SUT); sending, from a first packet source of the test system and via the data center switching fabric, the background packets toward a first packet destination of the test system; receiving, by the first packet destination, at least some of the background packets; and resending, from a re-entry packet source of the test system and via the data center switching fabric, at least one received background packet toward the first packet destination or a second packet destination.
US12244473B2 Predictive system for optimizing API behaviors
The disclosure relates to a system and method of optimizing one or more paths between an Application Programing Interface (API) gateway and one or more endpoints. Properties associated with each of a plurality of paths between at least one device and an API gateway are collected, and the properties associated with each of the plurality of paths are monitored to determine a current level of performance for each of the paths. Using gathered data, the API gateway can then analyze, using machine learning, the current level of performance for each of the paths and the current load of the at least one device to determine if a corrective action is needed to maintain an optimal performance of the API gateway, the plurality of paths, and the at least one device.
US12244472B2 Method and network entity for handling KPI PM data
The embodiments herein provide a method for reducing KPI data. The disclosed technique is used to reduce insignificant KPI data generated by network entities (NEs) such as Radio Access Network (RAN) or element management system (EMS)/network management system (NMS). Further, the method includes determining a threshold value for each KPI data to determine significance of the KPI data and uses the threshold value to reduce the KPI data in a file. Further, the method includes utilizing a network bandwidth (e.g., control plane traffic load) and a storage space in the EMS/operations support system (OSS) efficiently and helps operators of the EMS/OSS to identify a network KPI deterioration in near real time.
US12244461B2 Method and node for using templates
Embodiments herein relate to e.g. a method performed by a node for handling a management operation. The node receives from an orchestration node, a request for an operation related to virtual network function operation. The node maps a first parameter associated with the request to a second parameter related to a cloud native template; and invokes an orchestration command comprising the mapped second parameter related to the cloud native template.
US12244460B2 Methods and systems for configuring a mobile router
The present invention discloses a method, a system and an electronic device for configuring the electronic device. The method and system comprise steps of configuring the electronic device by a profile server. The profile server receives sensor information, determines a profile substantially based on the sensor information, retrieves a configuration based on the profile, and then configure the electronic device substantially based on the configuration. In one variant, the configuration of the electronic device may be performed by a profile management module of the electronic device.
US12244457B2 Real-time inventory for cloud network resources
A cellular network having radio access network (RAN) nodes where each RAN node includes (i) a central unit (CU) that resides on a public cloud of the cellular network, (ii) a distributed unit (DU) that resides on a private cloud of the cellular network such that the DU is in communication with the CU on the public cloud of the cellular network, and (iii) a radio unit (RU) under control of the DU. The cellular network also has network repository functions (NRFs) that are distributed on the cellular network and reside on at least the public cloud of the cellular network where the NRFs control operation of cell sites and local data centers (LDCs) on the cellular network. The network also has processors configured to control data collection edge applications residing with the NRFs that are distributed on the cellular network.
US12244454B2 Determining a root-cause of a network access failure and conducting remediation
Systems and methods are provided herein for analyzing root-causes of network access failures in a wireless network. In response to detecting that a client device experiences a network access failure that prevents communication with a server device, a method, according to one implementation, includes a step of analyzing the network access failure to predict one or more root-causes. Also, the method includes beginning a remediation procedure for remediating the one or more root-causes.
US12244451B2 System for determining mass outage and method of using
A system includes a non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store instructions thereon; and a processor. The processor is configured to receive alarm data related to equipment in a telecommunication network. The processor is configured to receive a correlation rule and a mass outage rule, wherein each mass outage rule is associated with a correlation rule. The processor is configured to perform a first aggregation using the alarm data based on domain, vendor, equipment type, classification, or geographic information; and associate the aggregated alarm data with a corresponding correlation rule. The processor is configured to determine a number of pieces of equipment that are associated with each correlation rule; determine whether the determined number is equal to or greater than a threshold value; and generate an incident report in response to the number of pieces of equipment being equal to or greater than the at least one threshold value.
US12244447B2 Data transmission method and apparatus in wireless local area network
An HE-LTF transmission method is provided, including: determining, based on a total number NSTS of space-time streams, a number NHELTF of OFDM symbols included in an HE-LTF field; determining a HE-LTF sequence in frequency domain according to a transmission bandwidth and a mode of the HE-LTF field, where the HE-LTF sequence in frequency domain includes but is not limited to a mode of the HE-LTF field sequence that is in a 1× mode and that is mentioned in implementations; and sending a time-domain signal according to the number NHELTF of OFDM symbols and the determined HE-LTF sequence in frequency domain. In the foregoing solution, a PAPR value is relatively low.
US12244444B2 Method and apparatus for reducing a peak to average power ratio in the transmission of physical layer protocol data units
This application relates to the field of communications technologies, in particular Wireless Local Area Network technologies, and provides a method and apparatus for reducing a peak to average power ratio (PAPR) for transmitting a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU), in particular reducing the PAPR for the U-SIG field. Methods are disclosed for both an access point (AP) and stations (STA).
US12244439B2 Access node, user equipment, and corresponding apparatuses, methods and computer programs
An access node, user equipment, apparatuses, methods, and computer programs for a communication system. An apparatus for a wireless transmitter device includes a transmitter module for transmitting wireless transmissions and a processing module, which controls the transmitter module. The processing module generates one or more transmit symbols in a Delay-Doppler domain to obtain a Delay-Doppler representation; transforms the Delay-Doppler representation into a Time-Frequency domain to obtain a Time-Frequency representation, the Time-Frequency representation having a first bandwidth and a first duration; adds pilot symbols to the Time-Frequency representation to obtain a Time-Frequency representation with an extended second bandwidth or an extended second duration; transforms the Time-Frequency representation with the extended second bandwidth or the extended second duration to the time domain to obtain a time domain representation; and transmits the time domain representation to a wireless receiver device.
US12244436B2 Method for data communication between subscribers of an automation system
A method for data communication between subscribers of an automation system includes a first passive subscriber and a second passive subscriber receiving a write request sent by an active subscriber, determining a first transmission time point for transmitting a first reply message by the first passive subscriber, transmitting the first reply message at the first transmission time, and receiving the first reply message. The method also includes determining a second transmission time for transmitting a second reply message by the second passive subscriber, transmitting the second reply message at the second transmission time, receiving the second reply message, and interpreting the first reply message and the second reply message as segments of a data packet.
US12244435B2 Policy control function fallback
Systems, methods, and devices can be utilized for policy control function (PCF) fallback during the set up of a session utilizing a 5th Generation (5G) core network. An example method includes receiving, from a session management function (SMF), a request for a policy corresponding to a session. The request includes a first policy identifier corresponding to a first policy control function (PCF). The example method further includes determining that the first PCF is unavailable, generating a modified request by replacing the first policy identifier with a second policy identifier in the request. The second policy identifier corresponds to a second PCF. The example method also includes transmitting, to the second PCF, the modified second request.
US12244426B2 Data transmission method and apparatus, and storage medium
A data transmission method is disclosed and described herein. The method includes: determining configuration information of a multi-transmission-block (TB) alternate transmission according to a hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback binding configuration; and on the basis of the configuration information, using the multi-TB alternate transmission to send a TB.
US12244420B2 Short physical uplink control channel (sPUCCH) structure
A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a downlink transmission and send a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) transmission in each resource block (RB) of an interlace of a plurality of RBs in an active bandwidth part (BWP). A base sequence is mapped to the PUCCH transmission repetitively, once to each RB of the plurality of RBs of the interlace, using a different cyclic shift of the base sequence for each RB. Each different cyclic shift of the base sequence in the PUCCH transmission to each RB is a function of a RB index of the respective RB. The PUCCH transmission indicates either an acknowledgement (ACK) or a negative ACK (NACK) of the received downlink transmission.
US12244418B2 Method and system for wireless local area network (WLAN) long symbol duration migration
A method performed by a STA may comprise receiving data of a MU-HE-PPDU, from an AP. The MU-HE-PPDU may comprise a HE-SIG-A field, a first HE-SIG-B portion and a second HE-SIG-B portion. The first HE-SIG-B portion may be received on a first channel and the second HE-SIG-B portion may be received on a second channel which is different than the first channel. The first HE-SIG-B portion may include one or more STA identifiers.
US12244413B2 Control channel design for category-A devices
A user equipment device (UE) may communicate according to a new device category satisfying specified QoS (quality of service) requirements while also satisfying specified link budget requirements, and additional optimization requirements. The UE may use physical channels and procedures (e.g. it may receive and decode control channels) in a manner compatible with and not infringing on the operation of other UEs operating in the same network, while allowing the network more flexibility to assign resources. Specifically, resources for EPDCCH on UE-specific SS and EPDCCH on common SS may be shared. That is, the resources for two search spaces may be overlaid partially or in full, giving the network more flexibility in allocating resources. Furthermore the DCI formats for MPDCCH may be extended to devices operating according to the new device category, which enables the coverage enhancement of MTC for these devices.
US12244412B2 Channel selection for dynamic-frequency-selection channels using puncturing
An access point in a wireless network communicates wirelessly with one or more client devices over a channel that includes a plurality of subchannels. Radar is detected on a first subchannel of the plurality of subchannels. It is determined to puncture the first subchannel, based on the detecting the radar on the first subchannel and based on one or more puncturing factors. The first subchannel is punctured, the puncturing comprising muting one or more subcarriers on the first subchannel.
US12244408B2 FSYNC mismatch tracking
A baseline difference is determined between a slave line card time stamp corresponding to a slave line card frame sync signal and a master line card time stamp corresponding to a master line card frame sync signal. The slave line card generates subsequent slave line card time stamps for subsequent slave line card frame sync signals and the master line card generates subsequent master line card time stamps for subsequent master line card frame sync signals. Current differences are determined between subsequent slave line card time stamps and the subsequent master line card time stamps and the current differences are compared to the baseline difference. When a mismatch difference occurs (current difference differs from the baseline difference), the mismatch difference causes a phase-locked loop in the master line card to be adjusted or an offset to be provided to the master line card time of day counter.
US12244404B2 Handling signals received on paths with differing numbers of hops
A wireless communication system includes a first wireless communication node for transmitting a data signal that is sent to a second wireless communication node by skywave propagation over at least two different data transmission paths. The first data transmission path includes at least one reflection point where the data signal is reflected by the atmosphere and the second data transmission path includes more reflection points than the first data transmission path. The data signal that travelled along the first data transmission path is decoded before the data signal that travelled along the second data transmission path.
US12244402B2 Satellite coverage change handling
There are provided measures for satellite coverage change handling. Such measures exemplarily include, at a network entity managing a first cell of a mobile network and a second cell of said mobile network, the first cell covering a geographical area, and the second cell covering said geographical area, maintaining assignment of a first satellite beam corresponding to a first passing satellite to said first cell, a first satellite beam coverage of said first satellite beam overlapping with said geographical area, determining entrance of a second satellite beam coverage of a second satellite beam corresponding to a second passing satellite into said geographical area, assigning said second satellite beam to said second cell, and deciding to trigger handover of a terminal located within said second satellite beam coverage within said geographical area and served by said first cell to said second cell.
US12244401B2 Method and apparatus for handling communications between spacecraft operating in an orbital environment and terrestrial telecommunications devices that use terrestrial base station communications
A multiple-access transceiver handles communications with mobile stations in environments that exceed mobile station design assumptions without necessarily requiring modifications to the mobile stations. One such environment is in Earth orbit. The multiple-access transceiver is adapted to close communications with mobile stations while exceeding mobile station design assumptions, such as greater distance, greater relative motion and/or other conditions commonly found where functionality of a terrestrial transceiver is to be performed by an orbital transceiver. The orbital transceiver might include a data parser that parses a frame data structure, a signal timing module that adjusts timing based on orbit to terrestrial propagation delays, frequency shifters and a programmable radio capable of communicating from the Earth orbit that uses a multiple-access protocol such that the communication is compatible with, or appears to the terrestrial mobile station to be, communication between a terrestrial cellular base station and the terrestrial mobile station.
US12244400B2 Spectrum sharing for a terrestrial-satellite hybrid environment
Various arrangements for spectrum sharing among a terrestrial network and a non-terrestrial network are presented herein. A first bandwidth part having a first frequency range for may be assigned use for communication between one or more UE of a plurality of UE and a terrestrial cellular network when a high signal strength is present. A second bandwidth part having a second frequency range may be assigned for use for communication between one or more UE of the plurality of UE and the terrestrial cellular network when a low signal strength is present. A third bandwidth part having a third frequency range can be assigned for use for communication between one or more UE of the plurality of UE and a non-terrestrial network. The third bandwidth part can overlap with the first bandwidth part but not the second bandwidth part.
US12244397B2 Repetitive communications for improving reliability of satellite communications
In aspects, a non-terrestrial communication system communicates with a user equipment, UE, using repetitive communications. The non-terrestrial communication system determines a repetition configuration for repetitive communications with the UE and indicates the repetition configuration to the UE. The non-terrestrial communication system communicates with the UE using the repetitive communications in accordance with the repetition configuration.
US12244391B2 Quasi co-location type for spatially correlated synchronization signal block beams
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a repeater may receive, from a network node, a transmission configuration indication (TCI) for a plurality of synchronization signal block (SSB) beams, wherein the TCI indicates a quasi co-location (QCL) type for a spatial transmit (Tx) parameter for the plurality of SSB beams, and the QCL type for the spatial Tx parameter indicates that the plurality of SSB beams are Tx spatially correlated. The repeater may receive, from the network node, the plurality of SSB beams in accordance with the TCI, wherein the plurality of SSBs are associated with a direction of the repeater. The repeater may relay, to a user equipment (UE), the plurality of SSB beams. Numerous other aspects are described.
US12244386B2 Method and apparatus for acquiring precoding matrix index and storage medium
Disclosed area method and apparatus for acquiring a PMI, and a storage medium. The method includes: searching a first group of PMI parameters according to first initial values of a PMI parameter set, and determining the first group of PMI parameters corresponding to the maximum capacity as a first group of reported values; generating second initial values of the PMI parameter set; searching a second group of PMI parameters according to the second initial values of the PMI parameter set, and determining the second group of PMI parameters corresponding to the maximum capacity as a second group of reported values; generating third initial values of the PMI parameter set; and searching a third group of PMI parameters according to the third initial values of the PMI parameter set, and determining the third group of PMI parameters corresponding to the maximum capacity as a third group of reported values.
US12244384B2 Method and apparatus for compression-based CSI reporting
A method for operating a user equipment (UE) comprises receiving a configuration about a CSI report, the configuration including information about a codebook, the codebook comprising components: (i) sets of basis vectors including a first set of vectors each of length PCSIRS×1 for a SD, a second set of vectors each of length N3×1 for a FD, and a third set of vectors each of length N4×1 for a DD, and (ii) coefficients associated with each basis vector triple (ai, bf, cd), ai from the first set, bf from the second set, and cd from the third set; determining, based on the configuration, the components; and transmitting the CSI report including: at least one basis vector indicator indicating all or a portion of the sets of basis vectors, and at least one coefficient indicator indicating all or a portion of the coefficients.
US12244383B2 Method and apparatus to CSI reporting using multiple antenna panels in advanced wireless communication systems
A user equipment (UE) for channel state information (CSI) feedback comprises a transceiver configured to receive, from a base station (BS), configuration information for the CSI feedback, the configuration information indicating a number of antenna panels (Ng) at the BS and a codebook mode, wherein Ng>1 and each of the antenna panels comprises antenna ports with a first polarization (P1) and antenna ports with a second polarization (P2). The UE further comprises a processor operably connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to identify the number of antenna panels (Ng) at the BS, identify a codebook for the CSI feedback based on the codebook mode configured between a first codebook mode and a second codebook mode, and generate the CSI feedback using the identified codebook. The transceiver is further configured to transmit the generated CSI feedback to the BS.
US12244381B2 Channel information feedback method and communication apparatus
This application describes a channel information feedback method and a communication apparatus. The method includes a terminal device that receives configuration information sent by a network device, where the configuration information is used to configure a feedback mode of channel information. The terminal device may feed back current channel information to the network device when the feedback mode configured by using the configuration information is a first mode. The terminal device may alternatively feeds back predicted channel information to the network device when the feedback mode configured by using the configuration information is a second mode. System performance is therefore improved by the method described in this application because channel information feedback requirements in different scenarios can be met. In particular, a problem that data transmission performance deteriorates because channel information expires in a moving scenario can be resolved by feeding back the predicted channel information.
US12244378B2 Methods, baseband unit system and radio unit of a distributed base station having cascade-coupled radio units
Disclosed is a method performed by a first radio unit, RU, of a distributed base station system. The distributed base station system further comprises a Baseband Unit, BBU, connected to the first RU over a fronthaul link and a second RU connected to the first RU over an RU link. The first RU determines first part of beamforming weights that it uses for performing a first part of the beamforming of uplink signals received at its antennas into intermediate signals. The first RU further determines intermediate beamforming weights to be used for a second part of beamforming at the BBU. The first RU further receives, from the second RU, intermediate signals and intermediate beamforming weights determined by the second RU. The first RU combines the intermediate signals and sends them to the BBU. The first RU further combines the intermediate beamforming weights and sends them to the BBU.
US12244375B2 Beamforming-based communication method and network device
A beamforming-based communication method includes: obtaining cell information; when the cell information meets a preset low-load condition, dividing to-be-processed broadcast messages into a plurality of broadcast message groups; determining, based on a preset correspondence between a broadcast message and a broadcast beam, a broadcast beam group corresponding to each broadcast message group and a broadcast beam for sending no broadcast message in each time window; sending the broadcast message group in each time window by using the broadcast beam group; and shutting down, in each time window, the broadcast beam for sending no broadcast message. Some broadcast beams are used in each time window to send the broadcast message, and the broadcast beam for sending no broadcast message is shut down.
US12244373B2 Heat dissipation for millimeter-wave devices with antenna switching
Described herein are systems, methods and devices for implementing a temperature-aware, multi-antenna scheduler that cools mmWave devices by preventing heat buildup via switching or distributing a data stream to other redundant antennas, allowing for dissipation of heat as well as providing reliable connectivity.
US12244371B2 Broadcast signal transmission method, broadcast signal transmission apparatus, broadcast signal reception method, and broadcast signal reception apparatus
Disclosed is a transmission scheme for transmitting a first modulated signal and a second modulated signal in the same frequency at the same time. According to the transmission scheme, a precoding weight multiplying unit multiplies a precoding weight by a baseband signal after a first mapping and a baseband signal after a second mapping and outputs the first modulated signal and the second modulated signal. In the precoding weight multiplying unit, precoding weights are regularly hopped.
US12244367B2 Radio transmission or reception apparatus and beam forming method thereof
The present disclosure relates to a radio transmission or reception apparatus and a beam forming method thereof. The apparatus according to the present disclosure comprises: an array antenna for forming multiple beams having different directivities so as to transmit or receive signals through the multiple beams; a digital unit for synthesizing an orthogonal polarization pair so as to generate multi-beam signals for forming the multiple beams; and an RF unit for frequency-converting the multi-beam signals so as to output each of the frequency converted multi-beam signals to the array antenna.
US12244363B1 Tag with advanced clock extraction
A receiver exposed to a magnetic field with a specified carrier frequency in the RF frequency area and configured to extract an internal clock signal for processing of data with a receiver IC. The receiver includes an antenna configured to receive an antenna signal and a tuning circuit and configured to provide a first received signal at a first pin of the receiver IC and a second receiver signal at a second pin of the receiver IC. The receiver IC includes a harvesting stage configured to rectify a differential received signal provided between the first pin and the second pin of the receiver IC and configured to provide a supply voltage referenced to a ground potential for the receiver IC, and a clock extraction stage configured to provide a first threshold level to switch the internal clock signal with a rectangular signal shape between high and low potential.
US12244361B2 Spatial data creating apparatus, spatial data creating method, and program
A spatial data creating apparatus receives, the data for estimation being used to create spatial data that associate a location of a target area with value relating the location based on data acquired from a first group of sensors, the data for evaluation being acquired from a second group of sensors installed at a different location(s), classifies the data for evaluation based on difference between the data for evaluation and the value of the spatial data, creates subspace data that forms a part of the spatial data using data acquired from the first group of sensors selected based on the location(s) at which the data for evaluation is acquired, the location(s) being classified by the data classifying part among the data for estimation, determines whether or not the subspace data is adopted by comparing the subspace data with the data for evaluation.
US12244351B2 Quantum telecommunications network with a spaceborne or airborne component
A quantum telecommunications network includes nodes, typically on the ground; a conventional telecommunications network connecting the nodes to one another; and at least one satellite or airborne carrier able to generate and transmit multiplets of entangled photons to the nodes. The nodes are configured to collect photons from the satellite, take joint quantum measurements and exchange conventional information with other nodes via the conventional telecommunications network. Node and satellite payload for such a quantum telecommunications network. Method for quantum telecommunications by way of such a network.
US12244350B2 Reducing scintillation noise in free-space optical communications
System, method, and instrumentalities are described herein for transmitting information optically. The optical source may be configured to generate a beam. The beam may include a series of light pulses. The beam of light may be modulated. A modulator may be configured to modulate the series of light pulses in response to a data transmission signal, thereby encoding transmission data into the series of light pulses. The modulated beam of light may be received and both amplified and filtered. The filtered beam of light may be transmitted from to a detector having a photoreceiver. The photoreceiver may be configured to extract the transmission data from the filtered beam of light.
US12244348B2 System and method for multimodulation in a passive optical network
An optical line terminal (OLT) in flexible passive optical network (PON) transmits a downstream signal with two or more modulation formats, wherein at least one of the modulation formats is a modified PAMx modulation format and wherein x is greater than 2. The modified PAMx modulation encodes data bits such that the probability of at least one predetermined transition between amplitude levels is modified. Furthermore, an optical network unit (ONU) in the flexible PON is assigned to one of the plurality of modulation formats based on one or more parameters, such as configuration of the ONU and line conditions.
US12244345B2 Communication device, communication method, and communication program
A communication device includes an interleaving unit that determines an interleaving length of transmit data to be transmitted through free-space optical communication, and interleaves the transmit data based on the determined interleaving length, and a shaping unit that shapes the interleaved transmit data so as to make the interleaving length detectable on a receiving side of the free-space optical communication.
US12244344B2 Link establishment in a multi-cell wireless network
In a multi-cell wireless communication system (100) with at least one optical access point (120) and at least one radio frequency access point (120), more flexibility is provided to an end device (110) in selecting an access point (120) for establishing a data link. Because of the line-of-sight characteristic of an optical link and the limited field of view of an optical receiver, optical cells are typically deployed with a relatively high density and adjacent optical cells may have an overlapping area. This invention discloses a method of an end device (110) for selecting a favorable access point (120) with reduced overhead, even when the end device is located in the overlapping area of two adjacent optical cells.
US12244343B2 High speed communication with wide area moveable receivers using invisible light
This application is directed to device synchronization and alignment in extended reality. Two electronic devices create two maps of a scene according to two distinct coordinate systems. A first electronic device determines a device pose of a second electronic device in a first coordinate system of the first electronic device. The device pose is used to determine a transformation relationship between the two coordinate systems. The first electronic device obtains a second object pose that is measured in a second coordinate system of the second electronic device and used to render an object in a second map of the second electronic device. The second object pose is converted to a first object pose in the first coordinate system based on the transformation relationship. The object is rendered concurrently in the first and second maps of the first and second electronic devices based on the first and second object poses, respectively.
US12244342B2 Methods, devices, and systems for integration, beam forming and steering of ultra-wideband, wireless optical communication devices and systems
Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and system for beam forming and beam steering within ultra-wideband, wireless optical communication devices and systems. According to one embodiment, a free space optical (FSO) communication apparatus is disclosed. The FSO communication apparatus includes an array of optical sources wherein each optical source of the array of optical sources is individually controllable and each optical source configured to have a transient response time of less than 500 picoseconds (ps).
US12244340B2 Optical power commissioning method, commissioning system, control device, and commissioning station
This application provides an optical power commissioning method, a commissioning system, a control device, and a commissioning station. The commissioning system includes a control device and one or more commissioning stations. The method includes the control device first identifies one or more to-be-commissioned services on which optical power commissioning needs to be performed, the control device sends, based on the to-be-commissioned service, commissioning information to the one or more commissioning stations on which the to-be-commissioned service passes through, where the one or more commissioning stations perform parallel optical power commissioning based on the commissioning information, and the one or more commissioning stations perform optical power commissioning based on the commissioning information. According to this application, a plurality of services and a plurality of commissioning stations can be commissioned concurrently.
US12244338B2 Same-cable probability detection method and apparatus
This application discloses a same-cable probability detection method. The method includes: obtaining a first characteristic parameter of a first optical signal and a second characteristic parameter of a second optical signal, where the first optical signal is a signal transmitted in a first optical fiber, the second optical signal is a signal transmitted in a second optical fiber, the first characteristic parameter is generated after the first optical signal is affected by a vibration of the first optical fiber, and the second characteristic parameter is generated after the second optical signal is affected by a vibration of the second optical fiber; and obtaining, based on the first characteristic parameter and the second characteristic parameter, a probability that at least one optical cable segment of the first optical fiber and at least one optical cable segment of the second optical fiber include a same-cable segment.
US12244335B1 System and method for replacing software
Devices, systems and methods for reconfigurable and/or updatable lightweight embedded devices or systems are disclosed. Via use of such a device, system, or method, various capabilities for a user are provided, simplified, secured, and/or made more convenient. The system may interact with various other devices or systems, including those that are cloud-based or communicate through the cloud, and may utilize various local sensors, in order to provide one or more of improved access, monitoring, or diagnostics, and so forth.
US12244333B2 Phase shift detection and correction for audio-based data transmissions
Methods and systems for correcting distortions of audio transmissions are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving an audio transmission that includes symbols. A first portion of the audio transmission including a first subset of the symbols may be identified and compared to an expected sequence having expected symbols. One or more differences may be determined between the first subset of the symbols and the expected symbols and a movement speed between a transmitter and a receiver of the audio transmission may be determined based on the differences. A second portion of the audio transmission may be identified including a second subset of the symbols in the second subset of the symbols may be corrected based on the movement speed between the transmitter and the receiver.
US12244329B2 Split input amplifier for protection from DC offset
Embodiments presented herein provide apparatus and techniques to reduce a direct current (DC) voltage offset between a transmitter and receiver. Embodiments include a shared reference voltage signal generated by a reference voltage source. The receiver may include a first unit gain buffer to receive a reference voltage signal from the reference voltage source. The transmitter may be communicatively coupled to the receiver via one or more connections and may include a second unit gain buffer communicatively coupled to the first unit gain buffer via one of the connections. An amplifier (e.g., an operation amplifier) of the transmitter may include multiple positive inputs coupled to the second unit gain buffer and an offset tracker. The offset tracker may compensate for a DC offset caused by at least a power supply and/or a ground bounce.
US12244327B2 Antenna and electronic device including same
In embodiments, an electronic device may include a housing having an inner space, a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in the inner space of the housing, a first antenna structure disposed at a position spaced apart from the PCB, and transmitting and/or receiving a radio signal in a first frequency band, at least one second antenna structure disposed at a position spaced apart from the PCB, and transmitting and/or receiving a radio signal in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, and a flexible substrate electrically connecting the PCB and the first antenna structure. The flexible substrate may include a first connecting portion electrically connected to the PCB, an interconnecting portion extended from the first connecting portion to the first antenna structure, at least one branch portion branched from at least a part of the interconnecting portion, and extended to the at least one second antenna structure, at least one first conductive path disposed in the interconnecting portion, and electrically connecting the first connecting portion and the first antenna structure, and at least one second conductive path disposed in the interconnecting portion and the at least one branch portion, and electrically connecting the first connecting portion and the at least one second antenna structure.
US12244326B2 Encoder and decoder of forward error correction (FEC) codec
A FEC codec for generating a check byte for a message. The FEC codec includes a port encoder having a storage unit, a Galois field multiplier, and a sum unit. The storage unit stores a first staged result, which is accumulated based on previous sets of input byte of the message for all clock cycles from a first clock cycle to a clock cycle immediately prior to the current clock cycle. The Galois field multiplier performs a Galois field multiplication of the first staged result and a power of the alpha to generate a Galois field product. The sum unit performs a Galois field addition on an internal input based on a consolidated byte for the current clock cycle and the Galois field product to generate a second staged result for subsequent use to generate the check byte. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
US12244325B2 Information processing device, encoding method, and decoding method
Provided are an information processing device, an encoding method, and a decoding method that implement low latency communication. An information processing device of the present disclosure includes a first processing unit that performs processing of a first protocol layer including processing of generating first coded data by encoding first data with an erasure correction code that is a first code, and provides the first coded data to a second protocol layer lower than the first protocol layer.
US12244324B2 Iterative error correction in memory systems
A system and method for memory error detection and recovery in a decoding system in CXL components is presented. The method includes receiving, into a first decoder within the decoding system, a memory transfer block (MTB) having data and parity information, and having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, performing error detection and correction on the vertical portion of the MTB using binary hamming code logic within the first decoder; and upon performing error detection and correction in the first decoder, then forwarding MTB to a second decoder, and performing error detection and correction, via the second decoder, on the horizontal portion of the MTB using a non-binary hamming code logic within the second decoder such that the first and second decoders perform the error detection and correction on the vertical and horizontal portions of the MTB in a serial manner.
US12244322B2 Alias rejection in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs)
Techniques and apparatus for alias rejection in analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), in which only a portion of the ADC is operated at a higher sampling rate than other portions of the ADC, thereby preventing aliasing, but saving power. One example ADC circuit generally includes a first circuit portion configured to operate at a first clock rate equal to a sampling rate of the ADC circuit; and a second circuit portion configured to operate at a second clock rate higher than the sampling rate of the ADC circuit.
US12244317B2 CML to CMOS conversion circuit, receiver circuit and conversion method thereof
A conversion circuit includes a replica feedback loop circuit and a CML to CMOS converter. The replica feedback loop circuit of a conversion circuit includes a first inverter, a first-stage amplifier and a second-stage amplifier. An input terminal of the first inverter is shorted to an output terminal of the first inverter. The second-stage amplifier of the replica feedback loop circuit is a replica of a half of a differential amplifier of the CML to CMOS converter. The replica feedback loop circuit is configured to generate a bias voltage that is used to bias the differential amplifier of the CML to CMOS converter, such that a common mode (CM) voltage outputted by the differential amplifier is same as a switching threshold voltage of a second inverter of the CML to CMOS converter.
US12244316B2 Semiconductor device having duty-cycle corrector
An apparatus according to some embodiments comprises: a first clock path including a first duty-cycle adjuster that adjusts a duty cycle of a first input clock signal, a second clock path including a second duty-cycle adjuster that adjusts a duty cycle of a second input clock signal having a different phase from the first input clock signal; and a control circuit configured to detect longest one or shortest one of first, second, third, and fourth time periods to generate a control signal. The first, second, third and fourth time periods are defined by phase differences between rising edges and falling edges of the first and second input clock signals.
US12244315B2 Systems and methods for real-time frequency shift detection via a nested-MEMS architecture
Systems and methods disclosed herein include a correction circuit. The correction circuit may include frequency division circuitry that is configured to receive and condition a reference signal. The correction circuit may include drive circuitry that is configured to receive the reference signal. The correction circuit may include a first resonator that is configured to receive the reference signal. The correction circuit may include sense circuitry that is configured to receive the reference signal from the first resonator. The correction circuit may include phase detector circuitry that is configured to generate at least one output signal based on receipt of a plurality of input signals from the drive circuitry and the sense circuitry. The correction circuit may include a proportional integral derivative controller that is configured to generate a temperature correction signal to correct frequency error in an oscillator based on receipt of the at least one output signal.
US12244313B2 Pulse forming network (PFN) having multiple capacitor units and a common passive output circuit for forming a pulse having a multi-level voltage and a method of forming such a pulse
A pulse forming network (PFN), comprising a single common passive output circuit comprising an inductor connected in series to a load and a diode connected in parallel to the load, a plurality of capacitor units set to store a plurality of electrical charges in a plurality of working output voltages, a plurality of switches, each adapted to electrically couple a respective one of the plurality of capacitor units to the common passive output circuit electrically connecting all the switches to the load, and a control unit adapted to operate the plurality of switches to discharge the plurality of charges into the load, via the common passive output circuit, in a sequence ordered to form a regulated energizing pulse having a desired multi-level voltage waveform.
US12244310B2 Programmable wiring system for reconfigurable devices
A reconfigurable device-based programmable wiring system includes switches. A total number of switches is based on a total number of peripheral terminals and a total number of microcontroller pins. The total number of switches is based on a product of a total number of peripheral terminals and a total number of microcontroller pins. The reconfigurable device-based programmable wiring system includes multiple microcontroller peripherals.
US12244304B2 Switch circuit
In examples, an apparatus has input and output terminals, and includes a first transistor having a first gate, source, and drain, wherein the first source is coupled to the input terminal, and the first drain is coupled to the output terminal, a second transistor having a second gate, source, and drain, wherein the second gate is coupled to a ground terminal, and the second source is coupled to the first gate, a third transistor having a third gate, source, and drain, wherein the third gate is coupled to an enable terminal, the third source is coupled to the ground terminal, and the third drain is coupled to the second drain, and a fourth transistor having a fourth gate, source, and drain, wherein the fourth gate is coupled to the second drain, the fourth source is coupled to the second source, and the fourth drain is coupled to the input terminal.
US12244303B2 Power supply switch circuit and switch driver circuit
A power supply switch circuit is disclosed. The power supply switch circuit includes a first switch configured to switch a supply of a first power supply voltage to a power supply terminal of a power amplifier; and a switch driving circuit including a first transistor configured to turn on the first switch, and a second transistor configured to turn off the first switch. The switch driving circuit may further include a first resistor that is positioned on a turn-on path formed between the first transistor and the first switch when the first transistor is turned on.
US12244293B2 Film bulk acoustic resonator filter assembling and interconnecting method and electronic device
The disclosure provides a method for assembling and interconnecting FBAR filter and an electronic device. The method includes constructing an equivalent circuit model of an assembled FBAR filter according to a circuit model of a filter chip and the grounding circuit of the FBAR filter; modeling, simulating and calculating the grounding circuit to extract parasitic parameters corresponding to the grounding pad and a grounding bond-wire of the grounding circuit, respectively; feedbacking the parasitic parameters back into the equivalent circuit model, and using the circuit simulation software to obtain an S parameter of the filter; adjusting the parasitic parameters of the grounding circuit to optimize an S parameter performance of the FBAR filter: obtaining an optimal assembly configuration of the FBAR filter to guide the assembly. The parasitic parameters include a parasitic inductance of the grounding bond-wire and a parasitic capacitance and parasitic inductance of the grounding pad.
US12244292B2 Bulk acoustic wave resonator with stacked piezoelectric layers
A bulk acoustic resonator comprises a membrane including a piezoelectric film having multiple layers of piezoelectric material. At least one of the multiple layers of piezoelectric material has a different dopant concentration than another of the multiple layers of piezoelectric material.
US12244291B2 Crystal element and crystal device
The crystal element includes: a vibration part including a first face and a second face; a flat plate part including a first face and a second face, which has a thickness thicker than a thickness of the vibration part and is disposed in an outer edge of the vibration part on a plan view; a fixing part including a first face and a second face, which has a thickness thicker than the thickness of the flat plate part and is disposed in an outer edge of the flat plate part on a plan view; an excitation electrode disposed on the first face and the second face of the vibration part; a mounting electrode disposed at least on one of the first face and the second face of the fixing part; and a wiring electrode that electrically connects the excitation electrode and the mounting electrode.
US12244290B2 Electrode-defined unsuspended acoustic resonator
A bulk acoustic resonator operable in a bulk acoustic mode includes a resonator body mounted to a separate carrier that is not part of the resonator body. The resonator body includes a piezoelectric layer, a device layer, and a top conductive layer on the piezoelectric layer opposite the device layer. The piezoelectric layer is a single crystal of LiNbO3 cut at an angle of 130°±30°. A surface of the device layer opposite the piezoelectric layer is for mounting the resonator body to the carrier.
US12244286B2 Impedance matching device and high-frequency power supply system
The present disclosure, calculating an impedance change considering a reflected wave due to IMD, provides an impedance matching device for performing impedance matching between a source power supply side and a load side, including: a detector that detects a forward wave power supplied from the source power supply and a reflected wave power from the load and outputs a forward wave voltage as a component of the forward wave power and a reflected wave voltage as a component of the reflected wave power, an impedance information output part that calculates impedance from the forward wave voltage and the reflected wave voltage, and a matching part that performs matching operation based on an impedance value supplied from the impedance information output part. The impedance information output part complexifies each of the forward wave voltage and the reflected wave voltage to calculate an impedance value to generate an impedance locus.
US12244285B2 LC filter, and diplexer and multiplexer using same
An LC filter includes a multilayer body, plate electrodes, capacitor electrodes, and inductor vias. The capacitor electrodes each define a capacitor between the plate electrode and a corresponding one of the capacitor electrodes. A first inductor via is connected between a first capacitor electrode and a first plate electrode. A second inductor via is connected between a second capacitor electrode and the first plate electrode. A third inductor via is connected between a third capacitor electrode and the first plate electrode. A fourth capacitor electrode faces the first and second capacitor electrodes. A fifth capacitor electrode faces the second and third capacitor electrodes. A sixth capacitor electrode faces the first and third capacitor electrodes.
US12244284B2 Tunable filter and method for manufacturing the same
The present disclosure provides an adjustable filter and a method for manufacturing the same, and belongs to the technical field of electronics. The tunable filter includes: a base substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction of the base substrate; wherein the base substrate is provided with first connecting vias extending through the base substrate along the thickness direction of the base substrate; and at least one inductor and at least one capacitor integrated on the base substrate; wherein each of the at least one inductor includes first sub-structures on the first surface, second sub-structures on the second surface, and first connection electrodes in the first connecting vias, and the first connection electrodes connect the first sub-structures to the second sub-structures, respectively, to form a coil structure of the inductor.
US12244281B2 Adaptive sound control system and method of active sound design system
The present invention relates to an active sound design (ASD) system for adjusting and controlling a volume of a virtual engine sound/synthetic engine sound according to a vehicle speed, and to an adaptive sound control system and method of an ASD system capable of keeping driving sound quality constant by actively controlling the ASD sound in consideration of the in-vehicle noise level since an in-vehicle noise (background noise) level varies according to different conditions (road surface noise, wind noise, etc.) even with the same vehicle speed.
US12244279B2 Circuit and method to enhance efficiency of semiconductor device
A method of operating a circuit includes providing the circuit, the circuit includes an operational amplifier, a plurality of sampling switches, a plurality of holding switches, and a plurality of combined switches. The method further includes: during a first phase, causing the plurality of sampling switches to be closed, the plurality of the holding switches to be open, and the plurality of combined switches to be open; during a second phase, causing the plurality of combined switches to be closed; during a third phase, causing the plurality of sampling switches to be open, the plurality of the holding switches to be closed, and the plurality of combined switches to be open; and during a fourth phase, causing the plurality of sampling switches to be open, the plurality of the holding switches to be closed, and the plurality of combined switches to be closed.
US12244278B2 Capacitive amplifier with low kickback from switchable feedback capacitors
A capacitive amplifier device and technique for mitigating the perturbation within the switchable terminals of a feedback capacitor which is produced by the switching activity performed as part of the device's operation. The capacitive amplifier contains feedback components which can be switched without producing significant kickback or poorly behaved transitions due to the inclusion of at least one dedicated circuit. The dedicated circuit is a kickback limiter circuitry which is connected to a switchable node and is designed to reduce the kickback. The technique for reducing the kickback produced can be achieved by connecting and activating the kickback limiter circuitry.
US12244276B2 Power amplifier circuit
A power amplifier circuit includes an amplifier transistor that amplifies a radio-frequency signal and outputs the radio-frequency signal, and a bias circuit that supplies a bias current to a base of the amplifier transistor. The bias circuit includes a bias current supply transistor, and an electrostatic capacity circuit whose electrostatic capacity varies in accordance with a temperature of the amplifier transistor and that is charged in a non-supply period during which the bias current is not supplied and discharges to a supply path for the bias current in a supply period during which the bias current is supplied. The supply period during which the bias current is supplied includes an amplification period during which the radio-frequency signal is amplified by the amplifier transistor. The bias current starts to be supplied before the amplifier transistor starts amplification.
US12244265B2 Wiring for a rigid panel solar array
One or more solar cells are connected to a flex circuit, wherein: the flex circuit is comprised of a flexible substrate having one or more conducting layers for making electrical connections to the solar cells; the flex circuit is attached to a panel; and the solar cells are attached to the panel. The flex circuit can be attached to the panel so that the conducting layers are adjacent the solar cells, or the flex circuit can be attached to the panel so that the conducting layers run underneath the solar cells. The conducting layers can be deposited on the flexible substrate and/or the conducting layers can be embedded in the flex circuit, wherein the conducting layers are sandwiched between insulating layers of the flex circuit.
US12244263B2 Frameless and shared frame PV modules and torque tube mounting systems for same
A shared frame photovoltaic module and related mounting system for single-axis trackers. Each module has no frame, or a partial frame on two of four sides. A shared frame rail captures adjacent modules edges, providing frame support and attaching them to the tracker torque tube eliminating structural redundancy in conventional module frames. In some embodiments, each module is unframed with mounting pucks attached to the underside of the photovoltaic laminate. Torque tube mounting brackets have connecting portions for attaching respective pairs of mounting pucks on opposing sides of the torque tube.
US12244259B1 Support system
A support system includes a post having first and second portions. The first portion is configured to be positioned at least partially below ground, and the second portion is configured to be coupled to the first portion and above the ground. The second portion has first and second post apertures. A U-bolt is configured to abut the first portion such that first and second legs of the U-bolt are positioned, respectively, at least partially through the first and second post apertures. A plate having first and second plate apertures is configured to abut the second portion such that the first and second plate apertures at least partially align, respectively, with the first and second post apertures. First and second nuts are configured to be secured, respectively, to the first and second legs of the U-bolt to help secure the plate and the second portion to the first portion.
US12244256B2 Noise limited power tools and equipment
A method includes operating an electric implement to move or cut material in an outdoor environment, wherein operating the electric implement creates acoustic sound and managing the acoustic sound by selecting an operating frequency for the electric implement and controlling an electric motor of the electric implement in accordance with the operating frequency.
US12244255B2 Electric motor drive device and refrigeration cycle application device
An electric motor drive device includes a booster circuit, an inverter, a connection switching device, and first and second control devices. The booster circuit boosts a voltage value of a bus voltage to be applied to a DC bus. The bus voltage is applied to the inverter, and the inverter applies an AC voltage having a variable frequency and a variable voltage value to an electric motor. The connection switching device switches a connection state of windings of the electric motor. The second control device performs zero current control to control the inverter such that a current flowing through the electric motor or the connection switching device is zero. When operating the connection switching device to switch the connection state, the second control device performs the zero current control after a boosting operation of the booster circuit is stopped by the first control device.
US12244251B2 Motor drive device, motor driving method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
A motor drive device is provided which includes: a first drive unit configured to drive a plurality of first motor phases; a second drive unit configured to drive a plurality of second motor phases; a common sensor configured to detect a total current flowing through a phase pair obtained by selecting one phase from the plurality of first motor phases and one phase from the plurality of second motor phases; at least one first motor phase sensor and at least one second motor phase sensor configured to detect each current flowing through each phase not included in the phase pair among the plurality of first motor phases and the plurality of second motor phases, respectively; and a drive control unit configured to control drive amounts of the first drive unit and the second drive unit for the plurality of first motor phases and the plurality of second motor phases.
US12244245B2 Transport refrigeration system with paralleled inverters
A method of operating a transport refrigeration system having a plurality of inverters configured to power a refrigeration unit includes placing a first inverter of the plurality of inverters in an active state; monitoring a load on the first inverter; comparing the load on the first inverter to an upper threshold; placing a second inverter of the plurality of inverters in an active state upon the load on the first inverter being greater than the upper threshold.
US12244240B2 Power converter controller, power converter and method
A controller for a power converter, a corresponding power converter and a corresponding method are provided. The controller for a power converter includes a rectifier configured to receive an alternating current input signal and output rectified half waves, an output capacitor and a current control device is coupled between the rectifier and the output capacitor. After reaching a first maximum voltage, power flowing is gradually reduced, and later the current provided to the output capacitor is gradually ramped up.
US12244238B2 Power conversion system
A power conversion system in which a converter and an inverter are coupled to each other via a DC coupling unit that has an inductance component is provided. A switching frequency of each of the converter and the inverter is set to be the same and the switching frequency is set to be higher than a resonance frequency of a resonance circuit that includes a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and the DC coupling unit such as a cable. A switching operation of at least one of the converter or the inverter is controlled such that phases of predetermined components of voltage ripples, at the first capacitor and the second capacitor, that are respectively generated by switching operations of the converter and the inverter are substantially matched.
US12244231B2 Power converter with overdrive switch control
In some embodiments, a power converter circuit included in a computer system magnetizes and de-magnetizes an inductor coupled to a switch node using high-side and low-side switches to alternatively couple a switch node to an input power supply node and a ground supply node. In response to detecting a drop in the voltage level of the input power supply node, the power converter circuit may adjust an on-resistance of the high-side switch to maintain performance at the lower voltage level of the input power supply node.
US12244230B2 Switched-mode power supply and control circuit for use in switched-mode power supply
A switched-mode power supply and a control circuit for use in a switched-mode power supply are disclosed. In addition to an EA module, a PWM comparator module and a soft-start voltage generation module, the control circuit also includes an amplitude limiter module for limiting the amplitude of an EA signal based on a soft-start reference voltage and thereby enabling the amplitude of a signal input to the PWM comparator module from the EA module to follow a soft-start control signal and vary stably and smoothly. This can reduce the risk of output voltage and inductor current overshoots due to DC loop establishment during startup of the switched-mode power supply, enhance stability and safety of the power supply system during startup, and accelerate the DC loop establishment.
US12244222B2 Power conversion circuit, power transmission system, and photovoltaic device
Embodiments of this application provide a power conversion circuit, a power transmission system, and a photovoltaic device. The power conversion circuit includes: a first bridge arm, where the first bridge arm includes a first upper bridge arm and a first lower bridge arm; the first upper bridge arm includes a switching component connected between an input positive end and an output end; the first lower bridge arm includes a switching component connected between the output end and an input negative end; each of the switching components includes a switching transistor and a first diode anti-parallel connected to the switching transistor.
US12244221B2 Method and circuit arrangement for controlling a switched-mode power supply
A method for controlling a switched-mode power supply having a current limiting control for limiting output current of the switched-mode power supply to a predetermined maximum limiting current value, and having a current boost control for setting the predetermined maximum limiting current value to a predetermined overcurrent value for a predetermined boost time. The output current is passed through a measuring resistor and the measuring voltage, dropping across the measuring resistor, is compared with a first comparison voltage as a measured value proportional to the output current. The first comparison voltage is set to a nominal comparison voltage, correlating with the maximum current value, or to a boost comparison voltage, higher than the nominal comparison voltage and correlating with the higher overcurrent value and the comparison result serves as a control signal limiting the output current to the maximum current value or the overcurrent value.
US12244219B2 Cascade circuit, control method and integrated circuit thereof
A cascade circuit can include: N power conversion units connected in series between two ports of a power supply, where N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2; a controller connected to one of the N power conversion units, and being configured to send a signal to be transmitted through the connected power conversion unit; where each of the power conversion units is configured to send the signal to be transmitted to a next-stage power conversion unit when the each of the power conversion unit shares a reference voltage with the adjacent next-stage power conversion unit; and where the signal to be transmitted is controlled to be transmitted from a previous-stage power conversion unit to a next-stage power conversion unit in sequence until the signal to be transmitted is received by all of the N power conversion units.
US12244216B2 Circuits and method for reducing light load power dissipation of a voltage converter
A method for controlling a voltage converter includes the following steps. A feedback compensation signal is generated based on an output voltage of the voltage converter. An output representation signal is compared with a first threshold and a second threshold. A switch control signal to control the turn-on and turn-off of a power circuit of the voltage converter is adjusted based on an ultra-light load feedback value when the output representation signal is less than the first power threshold. The switch control signal is adjusted based on the feedback compensation signal when the output representation signal is greater than the first power threshold. The second threshold is greater than the first threshold, and the ultra-light load feedback value is greater than the feedback compensation signal when the output representation signal is equal to the second threshold.
US12244214B2 Single-phase and three-phase compatible ac-dc conversion circuit and method of detecting input current thereof
An AC-DC conversion circuit provides a three-phase power source. The AC-DC conversion circuit includes a first inductor, a second inductor, a third inductor, a switch bridge arm assembly, and a control unit. The switch bridge arm assembly includes three switch bridge arms, and each switch bridge arm includes an upper switch and a lower switch. A plurality of common-connected nodes between the upper switches and the lower switches are coupled to the three-phase power source through the first inductor, the second inductor, and the third inductor. The control unit turns on the upper switch and the lower switch to provide a current detection loop. The control unit acquires a magnitude of a first current flowing through the first inductor and a magnitude of a third current flowing through the third inductor, and determines whether a current detection mechanism of the first current and the third current is normal.
US12244212B2 Coolant supply system for an electrically operated vehicle axle
A coolant supply system for a drive device of an electrically operated vehicle axle of a two-track vehicle with an electric machine. The coolant supply system has an electric machine hydraulic circuit in which a coolant tank, the interior of a cylindrical stator housing and a stator housing sump are integrated, in which the coolant draining from the stator housing collects, which can be returned from there to the coolant tank by at least one return pump. The stator housing sump has a suction point on each of its axially opposite axial sides, from which the coolant can be sucked off by the return pump.
US12244211B2 Rotor cooling system and method with dynamic flow rate control
Systems and methods provide active control of rotor cooling. In a number of embodiments, a system includes a controller coupled with an electric machine having a rotor. The controller evaluates parameters related to the electric machine for flow rate requirements of the rotor, where the flow rate requirements relate to cooling of the rotor. A flow rate of a fluid for cooling the rotor is computed, where the flow rate is based on a composite of the flow rate requirements. A control valve signal is delivered to set a control valve to supply the flow rate to the rotor based on the parameters.
US12244206B2 Apparatus for isolation and measurement of a rotary electric machine
An enclosure for a rotary electric machine may include a housing supporting a stator of the electric machine and first and second end plates attached to the housing and rotatably supporting a rotor at opposite ends with respective first and second bearings isolated from the end plates.
US12244201B2 Industrial heavy load electric linear actuator
An industrial heavy load electric linear actuator includes a gearbox, an electric motor, a lead screw, an extension pipe and a load baring structure. The electric motor is connected to the gearbox. A portion of the lead screw is received inside the gearbox and driven by the electric motor, and another portion of the lead screw is extended out of the gearbox. The extension pipe is movably fastened to the lead screw. The load bearing structure includes a sleeve, a bearing, a fastening element, a fixation seat, and a rear supporting seat. The sleeve is mounted to the lead screw and holds the bearing jointly with the fastening element. The fixation seat and the rear supporting seat hold the bearing at outer perimeters of the sleeve and the fastening element.
US12244194B2 Stator of an electrical machine
The present invention relates to a stator of an electric machine with a stator body having a stator axis, which stator body comprises stator grooves in which there runs an electric plug-in winding which is formed from multiple conductor elements (4), conductor elements (4) being provided which each run with conductor branches through one or two of the stator grooves and protrude from the stator grooves on at least one end face of the stator by means of conductor ends (4b) and form a winding head, the conductor ends (4b) of the conductor elements (4) being arranged in the corresponding winding head in a plurality of groups (7) distributed in the circumferential direction in relation to the stator axis, each group (7) comprising a plurality of conductor ends (4b) arranged in a radial direction in relation to the stator axis, in particular aligned in the radial direction, characterized in that at least one, in particular a plurality, of the conductor ends (4b) of each group (7), as viewed in the radial direction, has raised structures (8) arranged on both sides, in such a way that the raised structures (8) on a first side (14) of the conductor end (4b), when the entire group (7) of conductor ends (4b) is clamped between two clamping jaws, permit the conductor end (4b) adjacent to the first side (14) and the conductor end (4b) having structures (8) to be approached towards one another elastically or plastically by the clamping jaws in order for the relevant conductor ends (4b) to be welded, and, on an opposite, second side (15) maintain a distance between the conductor end (4b) adjacent to the second side (15) and the conductor end (4b) having structures (8) in order to prevent a welding of the relevant conductor ends (4b).
US12244187B2 Electric propulsion system for delivering high torque
A system to convert electrical power to torque is disclosed where the system includes one or more motor controllers, each motor controller adapted and configured to receive power input commands and to receive high-voltage, direct-current (HVDC) input power and convert the HVDC input power to multiphase high-voltage, alternating-current (HVAC) output power, wherein each motor controller varies its respective multiphase HVAC output power in response to the power input commands received; and an electric motor assembly having a main shaft for supplying torque, the electric motor configured and adapted to receive input power as multiphase HVAC from the one or more motor controllers to rotate the main shaft. The system in an embodiment is configured as a propulsion system, wherein the shaft of the electric motor assembly is configured to supply torque to a propulsor of an aircraft.
US12244184B2 Systems and methods for intentionally breaking shafts of compromised electric machines with electro-thermal activation
An aircraft includes an engine and an electric power system. The electric power system includes a permanent magnet machine. The permanent magnet machine includes a stator and a rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator.
US12244181B2 Motor
Provided is a motor capable of increasing a torque while suppressing an increase in the physical size of the motor. A motor includes a rotor. The rotor includes pairs of magnet slots evenly spaced in a circumferential direction, each pair of magnet slots being arranged in a V-shape, pairs of main magnets housed in the pairs of magnet slots, and a plurality of auxiliary magnets including an outer magnet housed in an outer end in the circumferential direction in each of the pairs of magnet slots. The motor satisfies at least one of a first condition that the main magnets are sintered magnets and the auxiliary magnets are bonded magnets, or a second condition that magnetization directions of the main magnet and the outer magnet housed in the same magnet slot intersect outside in the radial direction so as to define an acute angle.
US12244178B2 Thermal connection system for a stator core of an axial flux electric motor
An axial flux electric motor includes a housing including an inner surface and a stator fixedly mounted in the housing. The stator includes a plurality of stator segments each supporting a winding, an inner support member defining a central passage, and an outer annular member constraining the plurality of stator segments. The outer annular member includes an outer surface portion abutting the inner surface of the housing. A thermal connection system is disposed between the outer surface portion of the outer annular member and the inner surface. The thermal connection system transfers heat from the stator into the housing.
US12244175B2 Motor
A motor includes a stator having stacking coil units with a nonmagnetic body arranged between, and a rotatable rotor. Each of the coil units includes a coil, and a stator core. The coil includes an annular winding. The stator core is arranged to surround at least part of the winding. The stator core includes projections formed on axial ends of the stator core, alternately arranged in a circumferential direction, and projecting radially toward the rotor from the axial ends. The coil includes the winding and two leads extending from the winding. At least one of a first and a second of the two leads extends between stator cores of two of the coil units. A magnet pole is arranged in one of inner and outer circumferential portions of the stator core, and the first and second leads are arranged in an other one of inner and outer circumferential portions.
US12244169B2 Current sharing for multi-output charging device
A charging device, comprising a first power converter configured to provide a first output current, a second power converter configured to provide a second output current, a switch coupled to an output of the first power converter and an output of the second power converter, a first socket coupled to the output of the first power converter, a second socket coupled to the output of the second power converter, and a power delivery (PD) controller configured to control a turn ON of the switch in response to a coupling of the first socket to a first powered device and an absence of coupling of the second socket to a second powered device.
US12244167B2 Charging apparatus and charging method
A charging apparatus includes: a first comparison module, a second comparison module, a control module, and a charging module. The first comparison module is configured to compare a first data voltage value with a target preset value when it is detected that the charging apparatus is connected to a device to be charged, and output a first voltage level set according to a comparison result. The second comparison module is configured to compare a second data voltage value with the target preset value when it is detected that the charging apparatus is connected to the device to be charged, and output a second voltage level set according to a comparison result. The control module is configured to control the charging module to charge the device to be charged with a target power according to the first voltage level set and the second voltage level set.
US12244162B2 Simplified switching for state of charge balancing of battery strings and modules
A battery system includes: at least two battery modules, where each of the at least two battery modules includes three strings of battery cells; and a switch control module configured to: determine state of charges (SOCs) of the strings of battery cells, respectively; determine, using model predictive control based on the SOCs, periods of phases, respectively; determine, using model predictive control based on the SOCs, periods for the strings, respectively, to be connected to a second positive terminal and a negative terminal during the phases, the determination of the periods for the strings including: setting the period for one of the strings of one of the battery modules to end before the end of a phase; and setting the periods for the other two strings of the one of the battery modules to end at the end of the phase.
US12244161B2 Battery charging management method and device
The present invention relates to the technical field of battery charging, and proposes a battery charging management method and device, comprising: before charging a battery to be charged, obtaining an active handshake signal of the battery to be charged; self-checking the battery to be charged according to the active handshake signal to determine whether the battery to be charged is working normally; when the battery to be charged is working normally, determining a corresponding charging model to charge the battery to be charged. In the present invention, before charging the battery to be charged, an irregularity check is given to the battery to be charged, charging is done when the battery to be charged is working normally and potential safety hazard is avoided.
US12244160B2 System and method for delivering power to a portable device
A method and system for controlling power delivery to an electronic device having default and proprietary power modes. A default power delivery protocol between the power delivery adapter and the electronic device is completed upon connecting the power delivery adapter to the electronic device. When a proprietary power mode is available, it is verified and communicated to the power delivery adapter, wherein the power delivery adapter delivers power to the electronic device according to the proprietary power mode. When a proprietary power mode is not available, the power delivery adapter continues to deliver power in the default mode.
US12244158B2 Power transmission apparatus, power receiving apparatus, wireless power transmission system, and control methods thereof
A power transmission apparatus that transmits power wirelessly to a power receiving apparatus by using power supplied from a power supply apparatus includes a first authentication unit configured to execute device authentication with the power supply apparatus, a second authentication unit configured to execute device authentication with the power receiving apparatus, and a control unit that performs negotiation related to transmission power with the power receiving apparatus based on a result of the device authentication by the first authentication unit and a result of the device authentication by the second authentication unit.
US12244156B2 Safe enclosures for wireless power supply
A system for ensuring the integrity of the enclosure of a wireless power transmitter. The enclosure of the transmitter comprises a window in order to allow a high-power beam to exit the transmitter. The window is equipped with an area which reflects at least a portion of the beam, and directs the reflected beam onto a detector. Thus the system can ascertain whether the window is undamaged, since if the detector is receiving a satisfactory portion of the beam, then it is indicative of an undamaged window. This advantageously prevents dangerous beam generated damage which may be caused if the exit window of the transmitter is damaged. The laser beam is preferably circularly polarized before exiting the transmitter to prevent dangerous laser damage caused by the reflections of the maximum of the P or S polarization components, which may occur with linearly polarized beams.
US12244155B2 Systems and methods for wireless power delivery
Systems configured to deliver wireless charging power to electronic devices and methods for delivering wireless charging power. A system can include a programmable radio-frequency generator capable of generating a beam of electromagnetic pulsed radiation and plurality of solid-state amplifiers to amplify the beam of electromagnetic pulsed radiation. The amplified beam of electromagnetic pulsed radiation can be configured to wirelessly charge electronic devices at distances greater than about 100 meters.
US12244154B2 Charger
A charger includes a power receiving unit, a power storage unit, and a power transmission unit. The power receiving unit is configured to receive, through wireless power supply via radio waves, power transmitted from a power transmitting device disposed in a vehicle. The power storage unit is configured to be supplied and charged with the power received by the power receiving unit. The power transmission unit is configured to transmit, through wireless power supply via electromagnetic induction, the power stored in the power storage unit to an electrical device that is to be charged.
US12244146B2 System and method for electrical power generation and distribution
A system for consuming, generating and storing conserving electrical power from a power grid comprises a variable frequency drive (VFD) configured to receive electrical power from the power grid; an electric motor driven by the VFD; a generator driven, through a gear drive assembly, by the electric motor; wherein the generator produces electrical power that can be selectively used, stored and/or sent to the power grid; wherein an amount of the produced electrical power exceeds an amount of electrical power consumed by the VFD, the electric motor, the gear drive assembly, and the generator.
US12244143B2 Methods of securely controlling utility grid edge devices
Methods of securely controlling a utility grid edge device are provided. A method of securely controlling a utility grid edge device includes receiving renewed security information at a node that includes cryptographic circuitry. Moreover, the method includes controlling an operation of the utility grid edge device via the node, after receiving the renewed security information. Related nodes and utility grid edge devices are also provided.
US12244142B2 Monitoring an electrical-energy transmission system
A method for monitoring an electrical-energy transmission system having a plurality of system components. Each of the system components includes a sensor unit, which captures measurement data regarding at least one operating parameter of the system component, and a communication interface, which transmits the measurement data and component information regarding the system component. The measurement data and component information regarding a system component are transferred into a data cloud by way of the communication interface of the system component. A graphical user interface is configured to visualize information regarding the electrical-energy transmission system. The information is generated from the measurement data and component information transferred into the data cloud. A user profile defining the information displayed to the user is created for a user of the graphical user interface.
US12244136B2 Method for operating an electrical circuit arrangement comprising at least one first component and one second component, the electrical circuit arrangement, and a motor vehicle
A method for operating an electrical circuit arrangement comprising at least one first component and one second component, wherein the components are electrically connected across a direct current sub-grid of the electrical circuit arrangement, includes switching the first component at a first operating point with a first cycle time and switching the second component at a second operating point with a second cycle time, wherein the components are connected across a communication link and a phase position is determined and set between the first cycle time and the second cycle time as a function of fault information describing at least one present alternating voltage in the direct current sub-grid.
US12244135B2 Differential protection using instrument transformer signal transducers
Signal transducers in electrical communication with shorted leads of current transformers are used to provide monitoring and protection functions to an electric power delivery system. Differential protection is performed by comparing a predetermined threshold against a voltage signal from series-connected leads of signal transducers in electrical communication with shorted leads of current transformers. The signal transducers may be Rogowski coils. Signal transducers in communication with shorted leads may be used to improve safety and increase performance of the current transformers by decreasing susceptibility to saturation.
US12244132B2 Circuit breaker device and method
A circuit breaker device protects an electric low-voltage current circuit. A level of a voltage of a low-voltage current circuit is ascertained such that ascertained voltage values are provided. A differential voltage is ascertained from the ascertained voltage values and an expected value of the voltage such that differential voltage values are provided incrementally. Each differential voltage value is compared with a first threshold, and if at least two successive differential voltage values exceed the threshold, an interruption of the low-voltage current circuit is initiated by semiconductor-based switching elements, which are set to a high-ohmic state, in order to protect the low-voltage current circuit from a short-circuit.
US12244126B2 Systems and methods for transferring heat generated in an electrical enclosure
A system for transferring heat generated in an electrical enclosure includes run-in buses, a thermally conductive plate, and at least one contact assembly secured to the plate. Each pair of adjacent run-in buses is separated by a space. The plate has at least one opening extending therethrough, and the plate receives the run-in buses through the at least one opening. The at least one contact assembly has spaced apart fingers that partially cover the at least one opening of the plate, and adjacent fingers define a slot. Each of the fingers is located in a space between adjacent run-in buses, and each of the run-in buses is located in a slot when the fingers are located in the spaces between adjacent run-in buses. The run-in buses and contact assembly fingers are oriented in an interleaved pattern.
US12244125B2 Transfer switch apparatus
A transfer switch apparatus for alternately connecting an electrical load to a utility power supply and a generator includes a container which houses a selector switch and an electrical receptacle. A door is coupled to the container to open and close an opening to the container to access the electrical receptacle. The door engages the selector switch to connect a utility power supply to a load when the door is closed and to connect the electrical receptacle to the load when the door is opened. An electrical plug of a generator is couplable to the electrical receptacle to power the load and to retain the door in the open position. The door is otherwise biased to close.
US12244122B2 Arc mitigation apparatus and systems for panelboard applications
An apparatus includes a housing (e.g., a housing having a form factor of a molded case circuit breaker) and at least two phase terminals supported by the housing and configured to be connected to respective ones of at least two phase buses in an electrical panelboard. The apparatus further includes at least one fault generation device supported by the housing and including an arc containment chamber and first and second spaced-apart electrodes in the arc containment chamber and electrically coupled to respective ones of the at least two phase terminals.
US12244117B2 High-voltage pulse generator, gas laser apparatus, and method for manufacturing electronic device
A high-voltage pulse generation device configured to apply a pulsed high voltage to the space between a pair of discharge electrodes disposed in a laser chamber of a gas laser apparatus includes n transformer cores that form a transformer, where n is a natural number greater than or equal to two, n primary electric circuits of the transformer, the n primary electric circuits each having a first terminal connected to a reference potential and a second terminal connected to a charger, the n primary electric circuits each including one or more primary coils, one or more diodes connected in parallel to the one or more primary coils, and one or more pulse generators connected in parallel to the one or more primary coils, and a secondary electric circuit of the transformer, the secondary electric circuit including a secondary coil and connected to the pair of discharge electrodes.
US12244116B2 Apparatus for and method of optical component alignment
Apparatus for and method of aligning optical components such as mirrors to facilitate proper beam alignment using an image integration optical system is used to integrate images from multiple optical features such as from both left mirror bank and right mirror bank to present the images simultaneously to the camera system. A fluorescent material may be used to render a beam footprint visible and the relative positions of the footprint and an alignment feature may be used to align the optical feature.
US12244114B2 High deformation and retention ferrule
A cable assembly comprises a conductive cable including an exposed conductive first section having a first cross-section, and a second section adjacent the first second and having a second cross-section distinct from the first cross-section. A ferrule is positioned over the conductive cable and includes a body defining a seam formed therethrough in an axial direction. The ferrule defines a first body portion deformed into a cross-section corresponding to the first portion of the conductive cable, and a second body portion deformed into a cross-section corresponding to the second portion of the conductive cable.
US12244113B2 Portable dieless hand held power tools
Portable, hand held, battery operated, dieless, hydraulic crimping tools are provided with a working head and a tool frame. The working head has a head frame with an open access to a working area of the working head. The open access may be in the form of a C-shape. The working head has a nest to receive a crimping member. An indentor is attached to a piston within the tool frame. The piston moves the indentor between a home position adjacent the tool frame and an indenting position where the indentor impacts the crimping member.
US12244111B2 Fabric-contact device, system, in particular heating system for a motor vehicle, and method for producing such a system
A fabric-contact device includes a first contact section having a first contact face on a first upper side, a second contact section having a second contact face on an underside facing the first contact section, and a retaining device. The first contact face faces the second contact section and the first contact section is connected to the second contact section on a first side of the first contact section. The retaining device has a first retaining element connected to a second side of the first contact section at a first fixed end. The first retaining element is guided laterally past the second contact section by a first section of the first retaining element bordering the first fixed end. A second section of the first retaining element bordering the first section on a side opposite the first fixed end engages behind the second contact section and affixes the second contact section to the first contact section.
US12244109B2 Wall plate with cable management
A wall plate apparatus including a plate having a rear side and a front side. A power adapter housing can extend from the front side of the plate, the power adapter housing including an internal cavity having an adapter opening oriented towards the rear side of the plate. A cable opening can be defined in the power adapter housing, the cable opening communicating the front side of the plate with the internal cavity of the power adapter housing. The apparatus can include a power adapter having a converter module received within the power adapter housing and a cable connected to the converter module, the cable extending through the cable opening in the power adapter module. A pair of opposing ears are provided for wrapping cables about the plate and outlet to which the plate is mounted.
US12244108B2 Ground portion for maintaining a ground path in a coaxial cable connector
A ground portion for maintaining a ground path in a coaxial cable connector includes a coupler ground contact portion configured to be biasingly maintained in contact with a rearward facing coupler surface of a coupler of a connector when the connector is assembled and during operation of connector and a post ground contact portion configured to be located rearward from the rearward facing coupler surface of the coupler of the connector so as to extend in a space formed between a forward facing body surface of a body of the connector and a rearward facing post surface of a post of the connector when the connector is assembled and when the coupler engages the interface port so as to maintain physical and electrical grounding contact with the rearward facing post surface during operation of the connector.
US12244102B2 Detachable outer shell for a shielded device connector, and method for disassembling or assembling thereof
A detachable outer shell, which is comprised of a header connector with a shield member, for a shielded device connector. The header connector with a shield member is detachably assembled, attached, or mounted onto a housing of a shielded device connector, while the shielded device preferably remains connected to an electrical device. A method for detaching the outer shell for the shielded device connector includes the steps of detaching the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell, which may require service, repair or replacement, from the housing of the shielded device; and disassembling or removing the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell from the housing of the shielded device connector, while maintaining connection of the shielded device to the electrical device.method for attaching the outer shell for the shielded device connector includes the steps of attaching the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell, which may been serviced, repaired, or replaced, onto the housing of the shielded device connector; and assembling, mounting, or connecting the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell back onto the housing of the shielded device connector, while maintaining the connection of the shielded device connector to the electrical device.
US12244098B2 Female connector and connector assembly
The present disclosure provides a female connector and a connector combination. The female connector includes: a female terminal having a first end for mating with a male connector or a gold finger circuit board, and a second end for connection with a PCB board, the female terminal being formed with at least one shape abruptly-changed portion between the first end and the second end, and a high-frequency radiation area being formed in the vicinity of the shape abruptly-changed portion when the first end is mated with the male connector or the gold finger circuit board; and a wave-absorbing material disposed in a spatial range covered by the high-frequency radiation area. By selectively disposing the wave-absorbing material in an area where a high-frequency radiation is easily generated during the use of the connector, crosstalk signals are absorbed, while normally transmitted electrical signals are retained, and an overall weight of the connector is light.
US12244094B2 Poke-in wire connector for power connector assembly
A poke-in terminal includes a main body, a tab terminal socket at a mating end, and a wire socket at a terminating end. The tab terminal socket includes walls forming a tab terminal receptacle configured to receive a tab terminal. Upper and lower beam contacts extend into the tab terminal receptacle to interface with the tab terminal. The wire socket includes walls forming a wire receptacle configured to receive a wire. Poke-in retention beams extend into the wire receptacle to interface with the wire when poked into the wire socket. The wire socket includes a wire release element configured to be actuated to release the poke-in retention beams from the wire.
US12244091B2 Electrical connector having a seal with a secondary terminal locking mechanism
An electrical connector includes an electrical terminal, a terminal module in which the electrical terminal is disposed, a connector housing having a primary locking mechanism configured to secure the terminal module within the connector housing, a secondary locking mechanism also configured to secure the terminal module within the connector housing, and a retainer attached to the connector housing and configured to maintain compressive contact between the secondary locking mechanism and the terminal module. The secondary locking mechanism further includes a wire seal assembly that has a rigid tube, a compliant tubular inner seal axially disposed within the rigid tube, and a compliant tubular outer seal axially surrounding the rigid tube.
US12244089B2 Modular high-current connector system
A modular high-current connector (1) has a first housing part (7) and a second housing part (8) connected thereto. The second housing part (8) has an open housing wall (10). The open housing wall (10) can be added to by an unlimited number of additional housing parts.
US12244081B2 Substrate integrated waveguide cavity-backed dual-polarized multi-band antenna
An antenna is provided that includes a dielectric-filled cavity having a bottom surface, a top surface, and a rectangular perimeter. A round metal layer faces the bottom surface whereas a resonator metal layer faces the top surface. A plurality of metallic vias is arranged about the rectangular perimeter to couple a perimeter of resonator layer to the ground layer. An opening divides the resonator layer into a first pair of resonators and into a second pair of resonators. Within each pair of resonators, one resonator is configured for operation according to a first linear polarization whereas a second resonator is configured for operation according to a second linear polarization that is orthogonal to the first linear polarization.
US12244078B2 System and method for a digitally beamformed phased array feed
Systems and methods are provided for a digital beamformed phased array feed. The system may include a radome configured to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate; a multi-band software defined antenna array tile; a power and clock management subsystem configured to manage power and time of operation; a thermal management subsystem configured to dissipate heat generated by the multi-band software defined antenna array tile; and an enclosure assembly. The multi-band software defined antenna array tile may include a plurality of coupled dipole array antenna elements; a plurality of frequency converters; and a plurality of digital beamformers.
US12244077B2 Wide-band antenna with parasitic element
The disclosed system may include a frame, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted to the frame, and at least one antenna electrically connected to the PCB via an antenna feed. The antenna may be shorter than a maximum specified length, and the antenna may be intended to operate within a specified frequency range for which the antenna's length is insufficiently long. Still further, in this system, electrical current flowing to the antenna may be routed to at least a portion of the frame to create a parasitic arm. As such, the parasitic arm may radiate in conjunction with the antenna, providing constructive interference in the specified frequency range. Various other mobile electronic devices, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.
US12244076B2 Antenna system mounted on vehicle
An antenna system mounted on a vehicle according to the present invention may comprise: a first circuit board configured to be mountable to a metal frame; a second circuit board disposed so as to be spaced apart a predetermined distance from the first circuit board through a metal supporter; and an antenna configured to emit a signal transmitted from a power supply unit, said signal being transmitted through a space between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.
US12244074B2 Communication device having a configurable housing assembly with multiple antennas
A communication device, method and computer program product enable transceivers to communicate via antennas supported by a configurable housing assembly. First and second housing portions are connected at respective proximal sides for relative movement between an open position and a closed position about a lateral axis. First and second antenna elements of a first antenna array each have an elongated shape and are configured to communicate in radio frequency (RF) communication band(s). The first and the second antenna elements are supported respectively by the first and the second housing portions. The first antenna element is proximate to and substantially aligned in parallel with the second antenna element when the housing assembly is in the closed position and separated when the housing assembly is in the open position. A first antenna feed/source network eliminates array cancellations between the first and the second antenna elements when the housing assembly is in the closed position.
US12244066B2 Multi-band massive MIMO antenna array
A dual-band, tri-band, or higher-order multi-band array of antenna elements, with each element, or subsets of elements, connected to multiple radios at each antenna port. In one embodiment, an array comprises a 128 element Massive MIMO array having 64 horizontally-polarized (H-pol) and 64 vertically-polarized (V-pol) elements configured to provide dual polarization capability over multiple bands to accommodate highly-configurable simultaneous 4G and 5G operation.
US12244060B2 Electronic device with antenna integrated within a photovoltaic layer
An electronic device comprises a housing, a display stack, a solar cell, a first antenna and a second antenna. The housing includes a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the bottom wall, the side wall and the bottom wall define a portion of an internal cavity. The display stack includes a solar cell configured to output electric power having a power level corresponding to an intensity of light received by the solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate layer and a photovoltaic layer, the photovoltaic layer including a first region having an annular shape and a first opening in the first region and a second region in an area enclosed by the first region and having a second opening. The first antenna is formed by the first opening and the second antenna is formed by the second opening.
US12244058B2 Antenna system mounted in vehicle
Provided is an antenna system mounted in a vehicle according to one embodiment. The antenna system may comprise a circuit board disposed in a metal frame disposed inside a roof or a roof frame of the vehicle. The antenna system may further comprise a first antenna connected to a first feeding part of the circuit board and configured to radiate a first signal through a first metal patch disposed on a front surface and one side of a dielectric carrier. The antenna system may further comprise a second antenna connected to a second feeding part of the circuit board and configured to radiate a second signal through a second metal patch disposed on the front surface and the one side of the dielectric carrier.
US12244055B2 Antenna apparatus and electronic device
A single feed antenna design is conducted on a radiator of a specific shape (for example, a strip radiator or a slot radiator) to excite a plurality of antenna modes. For example, performing a feed design on a strip radiator may excite a CM wire antenna mode and a DM wire antenna mode. For another example, performing a feed design on a slot radiator may feed a CM slot antenna mode and a DM slot antenna mode. The antenna design may be used to cover a plurality of frequency bands when an antenna is miniaturized.
US12244051B2 Ultra-small size broadband coupler
There is provided an ultra-small size broadband coupler. A Lange coupler according to an embodiment includes: first lines which are formed in a spiral shape, and have a first port and a second port formed at one end thereof and have connection ends formed at the other end thereof; and second lines which are formed in a spiral shape, and have connection ends formed at one end thereof to be connected to the connection ends of the first lines, and have a third port and a fourth port formed at the other end thereof. Accordingly, the Lange coupler maintains broadband characteristics while minimizing its area, so that it is possible to design a small component for mobile communication and to noticeably reduce an insertion loss.
US12244050B2 Directional coupler, high-frequency module, and communication apparatus
A directional coupler includes a main line, a first sub-line, a second sub-line, a termination circuit, a selector switch, and a short-circuiting switch. The termination circuit terminates at least one of the first sub-line and the second sub-line. The selector switch connects the first sub-line and the termination circuit in a first mode and connects the second sub-line and the termination circuit in a second mode. The short-circuiting switch short-circuits both ends (a first end and a second end) of the second sub-line in the first mode.
US12244039B2 Secondary battery and assembled battery
A secondary battery disclosed herein includes: an electrode body; a battery case; a terminal extracted from a terminal extracting hole to outside of the battery case; and an external conductive member joined to the terminal. The external conductive member has a through-hole into which a part of the terminal is inserted, and a joining portion between the external conductive member and the terminal is formed at a peripheral edge of the through-hole. The external conductive member has an approximately annular thin portion provided around the joining portion, and the thin portion is configured to melt when a current of 1000 A or more flows through the secondary battery.
US12244036B2 Separators for three-dimensional batteries
An electrode structure for use in an energy storage device, the electrode structure comprising a population of electrodes, a population of counter-electrodes and an electrically insulating material layer separating members of the electrode population from members of the counter-electrode population, each member of the electrode population having a longitudinal axis AE that is surrounded by the electrically insulating separator layer.
US12244035B2 Battery assembly
Provided is a battery assembly including: a battery housing; a battery cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells which are stacked and placed in the housing and are electrically connected; and a heat dissipation resin layer, and the battery assembly has minimized cell damage due to a swelling phenomenon occurring in a battery cell and an improved module life by controlling the physical properties of the low-hardness heat dissipation resin layer.
US12244034B2 Buffer member and electrical storage module
An electrical storage module includes at least one electrical storage device, and a buffer member that is arrayed in first direction X together with the electrical storage device and receives a load in first direction X from the electrical storage device. The buffer member has a soft part and a hard part, which is positioned closer to an outer edge part of the buffer member than the soft part, and the soft part is more easily deformed than the hard part.
US12244032B2 Non-rectangular metal batteries
Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery may define a recessed portion of the battery along the first surface of the battery between the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The battery systems may include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a circuit board. The module may include a first conductive tab extending from a second surface of the circuit board opposite the first surface of the circuit board. The first conductive tab may be electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The module may include a second conductive tab extending from the second surface of the circuit board. The second conductive tab may be electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.
US12244027B2 Sealing gasket and tubular battery incorporating sealing gasket
A sealing gasket used in a tubular battery includes a disc-shaped partition portion; an outer peripheral portion provided to stand from a peripheral edge of the partition portion and held between an open end of a metal battery can and a dish-shaped metal sealing plate; and a plurality of stress buffer portions formed of annular grooves formed concentrically in the partition portion, wherein the tubular battery includes the metal battery can having a bottomed tubular shape and has the open end subjected to inward diameter reduction, a power generation element housed in the battery can, the dish-shaped metal sealing plate fitted and attached to the open end subjected to the inward diameter reduction, and the sealing gasket made of resin and held between the open end and the sealing plate.
US12244026B2 Lid body and sealed battery
Provided is a lid body including: a terminal member being mainly made up of a first metal; a sealing plate mainly made up of a second metal; and a sealing material. The sealing plate has a mounting hole for attaching the terminal member. The terminal member is inserted into the mounting hole and is attached to the sealing plate in a state where the sealing material is joined to a peripheral edge portion of the mounting hole. With as αS a coefficient of linear expansion at 25° C. of the sealing material, α1 as a coefficient of linear expansion at 25° C. of the first metal and α2 as a coefficient of linear expansion at 25° C. of the second metal, αL≤αS≤αH is satisfied, where αH is the higher value and αL is the lower value from among the α1 and α2.
US12244025B2 Secondary battery and battery module
The present disclosure provides a secondary battery and a battery module. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a case and a cap assembly. The case has an accommodating cavity, and the electrode assembly is accommodated in the accommodating cavity. The electrode assembly comprises electrode units stacked in an axial direction of the accommodating cavity. The cap assembly comprises a cap plate and a vent piece, the cap plate is connected with the case and positioned at a side of the electrode assembly in the axial direction. The cap plate is provided with a through-hole, and the vent piece covers the through-hole. The cap plate has a first inner surface, the vent piece has a second inner surface, and a distance between the first inner surface and the electrode assembly is larger than a distance between the second inner surface and the electrode assembly.
US12244023B2 Pouch-type battery case and pouch type secondary battery
A pouch-type battery case according to an embodiment of the present invention can include a cup part configured to accommodate an electrode assembly of stacked electrodes and separators. The cup part comprises a plurality of outer walls forming a periphery of the cup part, and a plurality of die edges connecting the plurality of outer walls to a side or degassing part. At least one of the die edges can be rounded to define a curvature radius of 1 mm or less. The cup part can have a depth of 6.5 mm or less.
US12244017B2 Binder for negative electrode of lithium secondary battery and negative electrode for lithium secondary battery including the same
A negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery having excellent dispersibility, adhesion and tensile strength, and a lithium secondary battery including the same. The negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery includes negative electrode active material particles, a conductive material and a binder. The binder includes a copolymer comprising acrylamide monomer-derived repeating units, acrylic acid monomer-derived repeating units, sodium acrylate monomer-derived repeating units and acrylonitrile monomer-derived repeating units. The combined weight of the acrylic acid monomer-derived repeating units and sodium acrylate monomer-derived repeating units in the copolymer is 25 wt % to 35 wt %. The negative electrode active material particles are silicon-based negative electrode active material particles.
US12244016B2 Electrode binder composition, electrode coating composition, power storage device electrode, and power storage device
Provided are an electrode binder composition that provides an electrode that exhibits high durability even when an active material that shows a large volume change is used, an electrode coating liquid composition containing the electrode binder composition, a power storage device electrode including an electrode mixture layer containing a solid of the electrode coating liquid composition, and a power storage device including the power storage device electrode. An electrode binder composition includes (A) a polyurethane, (B) a fibrous nanocarbon material having an average fiber length of 0.5 μm or more, and (C) water. The polyurethane is obtained by reacting together (a) a polyisocyanate, (b) a polyol, (c) a compound having one or more active hydrogen groups and a hydrophilic group, and (d) a chain extender. (b) contains an olefinic polyol having 1.5 or more active hydrogen groups and/or a carbonate diol having less than 6 carbon atoms between carbonate bond chains.
US12244015B2 Thin-film all-organic electrochemical device
A thin-film all-organic electrochemical device is disclosed. The device includes one or more polymer chains. Each of the one or more polymer chains has reducing functional groups, oxidizing functional groups, and ionically conducting functional groups. The ionically conducting functional groups are disposed in between the reducing functional groups and the oxidizing functional groups. The device may produce a potential greater than 5 volts.
US12244014B2 Method of producing graphene-carbon hybrid foam-protected anode active material coating for lithium-ion batteries
Provided is method of producing a porous anode material structure for a lithium-ion battery, the method comprising (A) providing an integral 3D graphene-carbon hybrid foam comprising multiple pores, having a pore volume Vp, and pore walls; and (B) impregnating or infiltrating the pores with a fluid for forming a coating of an anode active material, having a coating volume Vc, deposited on or bonded to surfaces of the pore walls; wherein the pore walls contain single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets chemically bonded by a carbon material having a carbon material-to-graphene weight ratio from 1/200 to 1/2, and wherein the volume ratio Vp/Vc is from 0.1/1.0 to 10/1.0.
US12244010B2 Method for preparing positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery, positive electrode comprising the positive electrode active material prepared by the same and lithium secondary battery
Provided are a manufacturing method of a positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery including: a first step of dry-mixing a transition metal hydroxide and an anhydrous lithium raw material; a second step of subjecting the mixture of the transition metal hydroxide and the anhydrous lithium raw material to primarily firing; and a third step of finely pulverizing and mixing the primarily fired material and performing secondary firing, and thus obtaining a lithium transition metal oxide, wherein, in the first step, the anhydrous lithium raw material is mixed at 40 parts by weight or less based on 100 parts by weight of the transition metal hydroxide, and a positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery including a positive electrode active material manufactured by the above-described manufacturing method, and a lithium secondary battery.
US12244009B2 Non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery
The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery that serves to improve the thermal stability of the lithium composite oxide while keeping degradation in the low-temperature characteristics of the battery under control. A non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery involving one aspect of the present disclosure includes a cathode, an anode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The cathode includes a cathode current collector and a cathode laminate disposed on the cathode current collector. The cathode laminate includes a lithium composite oxide (30) composed of secondary particles (34) formed of aggregated primary particles (32). Letting the average particle diameter of the primary particles (32) be d and the standard deviation in the particle-size distribution be σ, among the secondary particles (34) primary particles (32a) having a particle diameter greater than d+6σ are present.
US12244007B2 Positive electrode active material, secondary battery, and electronic device
A positive electrode active material in which a capacity decrease caused by charge and discharge cycles is suppressed is provided. Alternatively, a positive electrode active material having a crystal structure that is unlikely to be broken by repeated charging and discharging is provided. The positive electrode active material contains titanium, nickel, aluminum, magnesium, and fluorine, and includes a region where titanium is unevenly distributed, a region where nickel is unevenly distributed, and a region where magnesium is unevenly distributed in a projection on its surface. Aluminum is preferably unevenly distributed in a surface portion, not in the projection, of the positive electrode active material.
US12244000B2 Battery cathodes from humic acid
A method of producing a cathode material for a lithium-ion battery includes combining an electrode precursor material and humic acid in an alkaline slurry, drying the alkaline slurry to produce a powder of humic acid-coated electrode precursor material, and heating the powder to produce the electrode material comprising graphene-coated particles.
US12243999B2 Method of manufacturing formed body for electrode
The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a formed body for an electrode including: a step of preparing an electrode material containing an electrode active material; a step of supplying the electrode material onto the support; and a step of pressurizing the electrode material on the support by sandwiching the support and the electrode material between a first roll that is brought into contact with the electrode material and a second roll that is brought into contact with the support, in which a temperature T1 of the first roll and a temperature T2 of the second roll satisfy a relationship T1>T2.
US12243998B2 Power supply system and method of power supply
A power supply system of the embodiment includes a fuel cell which is able to generate power, a power storage device which stores the power generated by the fuel cell, a converter which converts power from the fuel cell or the power storage device and switches between supply of power from the fuel cell to an auxiliary device and supply of power from the power storage device to the auxiliary device, and a controller which controls at least the switching of the converter.