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Shawnee Mission, KS, United States of America

Tracy Lee Nelson

This inventor holds 67 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Wireless Communication Networks (CPC class H04W). Top assignees: Sprint Communications Comapny L.p., T-Mobile Innovations LLC, Sprint Spectrum L.p.. Active years: 1999-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tracy Lee Nelson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tracy-lee-nelson

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 67 

% Patents Active = 89.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 906(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 851(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Sparks, NV (US) (2001)
  • Mission, KS (US) (2000 - 2003)
  • Shawnee Mission, KS (US) (1999 - 2011)
  • Overland Park, KS (US) (2004 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal50 out of 3,841 
 
Sprint Communications Comapny L.p.
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 1,028 
 
T-Mobile Innovations LLC
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 2,247 
 
Sprint Spectrum L.p.
 patents
4. 1 out of 23 
 
Sprint Communication Cômpany L.p.
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Sprint Communications C.o.l.p.
 patent
6. 1 out of 1 
 
Sprint Telecommunications Company, L.p.
 patent
7. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Wireless Communication
Distributed Ledgers
Internet of Things
Network Topology
Artificial Intelligence
Policy Enforcement
Remote Monitoring
Blockchain
Virtual Network Function
Telecommunications
Device Performance
Mesh Networks
67 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12155534 - Service communication proxy (SCP) that serves network topology data (2024-11-26),
2. 12088660 - Data communication system to selectively and securely couple distributed ledgers with artificial intelligence (AI) engines (2024-09-10),
3. 12048044 - Wireless communication network to serve a user equipment (UE) over a user plane function group (UPFG) (2024-07-23),
4. 11953998 - Trusted backup of computer including operating system, firmware, and essential data (2024-04-09),
5. 11849320 - Trusted operating system in an internet of things (IoT) device (2023-12-19),
6. 11838986 - Policy enforcement across wireless communication networks over application functions (2023-12-05),
7. 11716678 - Distributed ledger directory service for wireless communication networks (2023-08-01),
8. 11602003 - Wireless communication network to serve a user equipment (UE) over a user plane function group (UPFG) (2023-03-07),
9. 11601447 - Remote monitoring and assessment of operating system parameters (2023-03-07),
10. 11589295 - Network function provisioning over third generation partnership project (3GPP) links (2023-02-21),
11. 11540112 - Policy enforcement across wireless communication networks over application functions (2022-12-27),
12. 11497069 - Wireless communication network to serve a protocol data unit (PDU) session type over a radio access network (RAN) (2022-11-08),
13. 11477266 - Data communication system to selectively and securely couple distributed ledgers with artificial intelligence (AI) engines (2022-10-18),
14. 11356845 - Trusted operating system in an internet of things (IoT) device (2022-06-07),
15. 11265341 - Adaptation of blockchain consensus criteria based on a computing context (2022-03-01),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Tracy Lee Nelson

Introduction

Tracy Lee Nelson is an accomplished inventor based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, with an impressive portfolio of 66 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing communication technologies and integrating artificial intelligence into data systems. Through his innovative approach, Nelson has contributed significantly to the field of networking and telecommunications.

Latest Patents

Among Nelson's notable inventions is the "Service Communication Proxy (SCP) that serves network topology data." This invention includes communication circuitry and Application Programming Interface (API) circuitry. The SCP is designed to receive Network Function (NF) messages, which it routes to the appropriate receiving NFs while maintaining network topology data. The API circuitry facilitates the retrieval and response of this data.

Another key patent is the "Data communication system to selectively and securely couple distributed ledgers with artificial intelligence (AI) engines." This system generates AI responses based on network data through a combination of network functions, distributed ledgers, ledger clients, and AI engines. The integration allows for more efficient communication within wireless networks while securing data transfer.

Career Highlights

Tracy Nelson has worked with notable companies in the telecommunications industry, including Sprint Communications Company L.P. and T-Mobile Innovations LLC. His tenure at these organizations allowed him to refine his expertise in network communication technologies, paving the way for his innovative patent developments.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nelson has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Albert Daniel DuRee and William Lyle Wiley. These partnerships have contributed to the refinement of his inventions and have played a role in advancing the technology within their respective fields.

Conclusion

Tracy Lee Nelson's inventive contributions have solidified his reputation as a leader in the field of communication technology. His 66 patents reflect a commitment to innovation and a vision for the future of interconnected networks. Through his work, Nelson continues to push the boundaries of technology, shaping the way data is communicated and processed in modern systems.

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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