Patents by Inventor Darrell M. Hunt

Darrell M. Hunt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for counter based liquid crystal display panel identification for a computer
    Patent number: 6219451
    Abstract: A notebook computer system having a base unit, a display panel, and display panel indication circuit for identifying the display panel includes a table of display panel IDs and corresponding display panel identification characteristics stored within the base unit. A display panel indicator circuit is provided for being disposed with the display panel, the display panel indicator including a panel ID unique to the type, resolution, and manufacturer of the display panel, the panel ID further including a prescribed count. The indicator circuit further includes a counter and a comparator. A clock signal is provided from the base unit to the display panel indicator circuit while simultaneously monitoring a clock signal count within the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Darrell M. Hunt, Ronald D. Shaw