Patents by Inventor James Beninghaus
James Beninghaus 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).
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Patent number: 9693390Abstract: Techniques to manage a mobile device based on network density are described. An apparatus may comprise a mobile computing device having a radio module operative to receive radio signals, a resource detector operative to collect a sample for one or more wireless resources based on the received radio signals, a network density module operative to estimate a network density for an operating environment of the mobile computing device based on the sample and a probability density function, and a parameter management module operative to manage one or more operational parameters of the mobile computing device based on the estimated network density. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: James Beninghaus, William Ngo, Welly Kasten, Neil Hendin
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Publication number: 20160323934Abstract: Techniques to manage a mobile device based on network density are described. An apparatus may comprise a mobile computing device having a radio module operative to receive radio signals, a resource detector operative to collect a sample for one or more wireless resources based on the received radio signals, a network density module operative to estimate a network density for an operating environment of the mobile computing device based on the sample and a probability density function, and a parameter management module operative to manage one or more operational parameters of the mobile computing device based on the estimated network density. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: Qualcomm, IncorporatedInventors: James Beninghaus, William Ngo, Welly Kasten, Neil Hendin
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Patent number: 8755747Abstract: Techniques to control shared antenna architectures for multiple co-located radio modules are disclosed. The shared antenna architecture may include a combiner and at least one bypass switch for enabling simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations of multiple transceivers. Dynamic gain control is employed to accommodate different front-end losses associated with a variety of signal paths that are achievable using the switch and combiner. Such dynamic gain control can include selecting from multiple sets of amplifier gain values that are tailored to meet the needs of the particular applications that are active at a particular time. Gain values can be chosen based upon received gain information including characteristics including a desired path loss, an application demand, a radio module type, a path configuration, and a mode of operation. By providing dynamic selection of gain values based on application demands, range and throughput of the transceivers can be attained.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Mike Robinson, James Beninghaus
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Patent number: 8583057Abstract: Techniques to control a shared antenna architecture for multiple co-located radio modules is disclosed. For example, a method may comprise receiving power state information for a set of transceivers, receiving activity information for the set of transceivers, and generating control signals for simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations for a shared antenna structure connecting the set of transceivers to an antenna based on the power state information and activity information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: Jerome C Tu, Mike Robinson, James Beninghaus
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Patent number: 8498574Abstract: Techniques for enhanced co-existence for co-located radios are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a first radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a first link using a first set of communications channels, a second radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a second link using a second set of communications channels, and a coordination module operative to receive information regarding operation of the first and second radio modules, and modify a communications parameter for the first or second radio module based on the received information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: James Beninghaus, Jerome Tu, Neil Hendin, William Ngo, Welly Kasten
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Publication number: 20120302286Abstract: Techniques for enhanced co-existence for co-located radios are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a first radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a first link using a first set of communications channels, a second radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a second link using a second set of communications channels, and a coordination module operative to receive information regarding operation of the first and second radio modules, and modify a communications parameter for the first or second radio module based on the received information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: James Beninghaus, Jerome Tu, Neil Hendin, William Ngo, Welly Kasten
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Patent number: 8265563Abstract: Techniques for enhanced co-existence for co-located radios are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a first radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a first link using a first set of communications channels, a second radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a second link using a second set of communications channels, and a coordination module operative to receive information regarding operation of the first and second radio modules, and modify a communications parameter for the first or second radio module based on the received information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James Beninghaus, Jerome Tu, Neil Hendin, William Ngo, Welly Kasten
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Patent number: 8260214Abstract: A shared antenna architecture for multiple co-located radio modules is disclosed. For example, an apparatus may include an antenna, a first transceiver to communicate wirelessly across a first link, a second transceiver to communicate wirelessly across a second link, and a shared antenna structure communicatively coupled to the first transceiver, the second transceiver and the antenna. The shared antenna structure may comprise a combiner and at least one switch arranged to allow the first transceiver and the second transceiver to share the antenna for simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jeff Marlett, Neil Hendin, Jerome Tu, James Beninghaus
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Patent number: 8185165Abstract: A mobile computing device is described that includes one or more wireless transceivers, a data traffic monitor module operative to monitor one or more wireless communications parameters, and a power management module operative to select a power mode for the mobile computing device based on the one or more wireless communications parameters. In various embodiments, the power mode comprises an extended power save mode wherein the one or more wireless transceivers are disabled during a plurality of consecutive wireless beacon events. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James Beninghaus, William Ngo, Welly Kasten, Neil Hendin
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Publication number: 20110263214Abstract: Techniques to control shared antenna architectures for multiple co-located radio modules are disclosed. The shared antenna architecture may include a combiner and at least one bypass switch for enabling simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations of multiple transceivers. Dynamic gain control is employed to accommodate different front-end losses associated with a variety of signal paths that are achievable using the switch and combiner. Such dynamic gain control can include selecting from multiple sets of amplifier gain values that are tailored to meet the needs of the particular applications that are active at a particular time. Gain values can be chosen based upon received gain information including characteristics including a desired path loss, an application demand, a radio module type, a path configuration, and a mode of operation. By providing dynamic selection of gain values based on application demands, range and throughput of the transceivers can be attained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Mike Robinson, James Beninghaus
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Publication number: 20110153805Abstract: Techniques to manage a mobile device based on network density are described. An apparatus may comprise a mobile computing device having a radio module operative to receive radio signals, a resource detector operative to collect a sample for one or more wireless resources based on the received radio signals, a network density module operative to estimate a network density for an operating environment of the mobile computing device based on the sample and a probability density function, and a parameter management module operative to manage one or more operational parameters of the mobile computing device based on the estimated network density. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: James Beninghaus, William Ngo, Welly Kasten, Neil Hendin
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Publication number: 20110111708Abstract: Techniques to control a shared antenna architecture for multiple co-located radio modules is disclosed. For example, a method may comprise receiving power state information for a set of transceivers, receiving activity information for the set of transceivers, and generating control signals for simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations for a shared antenna structure connecting the set of transceivers to an antenna based on the power state information and activity information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: Jerome C. Tu, Mike Robinson, James Beninghaus
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Publication number: 20100304794Abstract: A mobile computing device is described that includes one or more wireless transceivers, a data traffic monitor module operative to monitor one or more wireless communications parameters, and a power management module operative to select a power mode for the mobile computing device based on the one or more wireless communications parameters. In various embodiments, the power mode comprises an extended power save mode wherein the one or more wireless transceivers are disabled during a plurality of consecutive wireless beacon events. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: James Beninghaus, William Ngo, Welly Kasten, Neil Hendin
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Publication number: 20090258607Abstract: Techniques for enhanced co-existence for co-located radios are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a first radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a first link using a first set of communications channels, a second radio module operative to communicate wirelessly across a second link using a second set of communications channels, and a coordination module operative to receive information regarding operation of the first and second radio modules, and modify a communications parameter for the first or second radio module based on the received information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: James Beninghaus, Jerome Tu, Neil Hendin, William Ngo, Welly Kasten
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Publication number: 20090170447Abstract: A shared antenna architecture for multiple co-located radio modules is disclosed. For example, an apparatus may include an antenna, a first transceiver to communicate wirelessly across a first link, a second transceiver to communicate wirelessly across a second link, and a shared antenna structure communicatively coupled to the first transceiver, the second transceiver and the antenna. The shared antenna structure may comprise a combiner and at least one switch arranged to allow the first transceiver and the second transceiver to share the antenna for simultaneous operations or mutually-exclusive operations. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: Jeff Marlett, Neil Hendin, Jerome Tu, James Beninghaus
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Publication number: 20060238945Abstract: A circuit is provided for limiting the in-rush current of a radio device coupled to a low-power external power source and includes a switch circuit in series between the power source and the radio device, the switch having an “off” state with a high impedance and an “on” state with a low impedance. Also included is a time-delay shorting circuit coupled to the switch circuit, the time-delay shorting circuit having a time constant. In operation, before the time constant elapses, the switch circuit is in the high impedance “off” state for limiting the in-rush current to the radio device and after the time constant elapses, the switch circuit is in the low impedance “on” state so that the radio device is powered by the external power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Andy Werback, Nhan Nguyen, James Beninghaus
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Publication number: 20040169981Abstract: A circuit is provided for limiting the in-rush current of a radio device coupled to a low-power external power source and includes a switch circuit in series between the power source and the radio device, the switch having an “off” state with a high impedance and an “on” state with a low impedance. Also included is a time-delay shorting circuit coupled to the switch circuit, the time-delay shorting circuit having a time constant. In operation, before the time constant elapses, the switch circuit is in the high impedance “off” state for limiting the in-rush current to the radio device and after the time constant elapses, the switch circuit is in the low impedance “on” state so that the radio device is powered by the external power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Andy Werback, Nhan Nguyen, James Beninghaus