This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Thomas Michael Koch and Network Security Innovation.
Introduction
Thomas Michael Koch is an inventor associated with Overland Park, Kansas, and T-Mobile Innovations LLC. His patent work addresses mobile-network security and the protection of user privacy.
Latest Patents
Koch is associated with 1 patent, titled “Mitigating Malicious Exploitation of Network Devices.” The invention describes methods for detecting IMSI-catchers, which imitate cellular towers to intercept mobile traffic and potentially obtain private user data. It uses changes in cell-site radio-frequency footprint metrics to identify signs of an unauthorized device. After detection, beamforming can direct a stronger signal toward the affected area to help reconnect user devices that may have attached to the IMSI-catcher.
Career Highlights
Koch’s listed patent reflects work on identifying and mitigating threats to mobile communications. The approach combines radio-frequency monitoring with targeted beamforming to help protect network users.
Collaborations
Koch is associated with T-Mobile Innovations LLC. Simon Youngs is identified as a coworker.
Conclusion
Thomas Michael Koch’s patent focuses on detecting IMSI-catchers and helping restore secure mobile connections, contributing to efforts to strengthen user privacy and network security.
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