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Cardiff, CA, United States of America

Carlos Cabrera Mercader

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 41 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Positioning Technology. Top assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated. Active years: 2022-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Carlos Cabrera Mercader. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/carlos-cabrera-mercader

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 45,060 
 
Qualcomm Incorporated
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2022-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Autonomous Gaps
Low Latency
Carrier Aggregation
Positioning Methods
Reference Signal Power
Measurement Reporting
Channel State Information
Transmission Configuration
Small Gaps
Inter-Frequency Measurement
Dual Connectivity
Intermodulation Mitigation
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12772197 - Configuration details for autonomous gaps for positioning (2026-10-20),
2. 12750810 - Low latency MGP request handling for positioning (2026-09-29),
3. 12739762 - Radio link monitoring and reception power for a carrier without an SSB in inter-band carrier aggregation (2026-09-15),
4. 12720467 - Prioritization and performance of overlapping positioning method requests (2026-08-25),
5. 12659055 - Reference signal received power (RSRP) change threshold reference and relation to the timing advance (TA) validity procedure for area-specific sounding reference signals (SRS) for positioning (2026-06-16),
6. 12574775 - Early measurement reporting verification for non-connected mode user equipment (2026-03-10),
7. 12526021 - Scheme selection for feeding back channel state information (2026-01-13),
8. 12452890 - Indication of transmission configuration indicator state switching across remote radio heads (2025-10-21),
9. 12388542 - Reference signal received quality for fully loaded reference signals (2025-08-12),
10. 12356437 - SRS positioning BWP in RRC inactive or idle positioning (2025-07-08),
11. 12245172 - Signaling and scheduling to enable network configured small gaps in intra-band inter-frequency measurement (2025-03-04),
12. 11910428 - Intra-frequency measurement of layer 3 based channel state information reference signals (2024-02-20),
13. 11765733 - Techniques for measurement gap configurations (2023-09-19),
14. 11729650 - Neighbor measurement adjustment for dual connectivity (2023-08-15),
15. 11363536 - Intermodulation mitigation for inter-radio access technology (RAT) communications (2022-06-14),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Carlos Cabrera Mercader

Introduction:

Carlos Cabrera Mercader is a prolific inventor based in Cardiff, CA, United States. With a total of 4 patents to his name, Carlos has made significant contributions to the field of wireless communications technology.

Latest Patents:

Carlos's latest patents showcase his expertise in the realm of wireless communication technologies. One of his recent inventions includes techniques and apparatus for intra-frequency measurement of Layer 3 (L3)-based channel state information reference signals (CSI-RSs). This method allows for efficient simultaneous reception of downlink data from a serving cell while measuring CSI-RSs from a target cell on overlapping resources in time and frequency domains.

Another notable innovation by Carlos involves methods for measurement gap configurations in wireless communications. This invention enables a user equipment (UE) to effectively communicate with a base station over frequencies outside of the designated bandwidth part, optimizing communication efficiency.

Career Highlights:

Carlos Cabrera Mercader is associated with Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading technology company in the field of wireless communication. His tenure at Qualcomm has been marked by groundbreaking inventions that have pushed the boundaries of wireless technology.

Collaborations:

In his professional journey, Carlos has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed colleagues such as Arvind Vardarajan Santhanam and Leena Zacharias. These collaborations have led to the development of innovative solutions in the realm of wireless communications.

Conclusion:

Carlos Cabrera Mercader's dedication to innovation and his invaluable contributions to the field of wireless communication technology underscore his status as a visionary inventor. His relentless pursuit of excellence continues to drive advancements in the industry, making him a standout figure in the world of patents and inventions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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