Patents by Inventor John C. Calhoon
John C. Calhoon 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: 10178141Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Patent number: 9479553Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Publication number: 20160150179Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Publication number: 20130254351Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Patent number: 8503861Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Patent number: 8288045Abstract: A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Publication number: 20100159339Abstract: A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Patent number: 7670701Abstract: A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Publication number: 20080317441Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Patent number: 7450852Abstract: Described herein are technologies directed towards IR-to-network conversion. With the described technology, a system may convert an infrared (IR) control signal from an IR remote controller into a network-transmittable message package and transmit that package via a communications network, such as the Internet (or a network compatible therewith). The IR control signal is destined for a to-be-controlled audio/visual (AV) device. The transmitted network message packet is received at the location of the to-be-controlled AV device and converted back into its original IR control signal. The signal is transmitted to the AV device; thereby effecting control of that device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C Calhoon
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Patent number: 7426329Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Patent number: 7192666Abstract: A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Patent number: 7134027Abstract: A keyboard connected to a computer by a USB cable has a power button for use when the computer is in a power-down state to initiate a system power-up operation. The data wires of the USB cable are connected to a first switch in the keyboard and a second switch in the computer. When the computer is on, the switches connect the data wires to respective data lines in the keyboard and the computer such that the data wires can be used for data transmission. When the computer is in the power-down state, the first switch connects the data wires of the USB bus to a power button on the keyboard, and the second switch connects the other ends of the data wires to a system power-up circuit of the computer. When a user presses the power button, a trigger signal is sent via the data wires of the USB bus to the system power-up circuit, thereby initiating the system power-up operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Patent number: 6862188Abstract: A computer uses an optical reflective optical sensor to detect the removal of a cover of the computer housing. The reflective optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector, and is mounted adjacent a reflective surface on the inner side of the cover when the cover is in place such that the light emitter is reflected by the reflective surface and received by the light detector. When the cover is removed, the intensity of the reflected light received by the light detector drops. The change in the output of the light detector triggers the operating system of the computer to power down the computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Publication number: 20040219398Abstract: A fuel cell pack having a fuel tank, a smart controller, and a fuel cell provides electrical power and operational data pertaining to the fuel cell pack to a host processor. The fuel cell pack and the host processor control the operation of the fuel cell. Control of the fuel cell includes starting and shutting down the fuel cell, and metering the amount of fuel provided to the fuel cell. Operational data is provided to the fuel cell via an I2C bus formatted in compliance with industry standard specifications such as the Smart Battery Specification and the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: John C. Calhoon
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Publication number: 20040175098Abstract: A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: John C. Calhoon, Scott J. Fierstein, Scott Manchester
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Publication number: 20040150958Abstract: A computer uses an optical reflective optical sensor to detect the removal of a cover of the computer housing. The reflective optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector, and is mounted adjacent a reflective surface on the inner side of the cover when the cover is in place such that the light from the light emitter is reflected by the reflective surface and received by the light detector. When the cover is removed, the intensity of the reflected light received by the light detector drops. The change in the output of the light detector triggers the operating system of the computer to power down the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon
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Publication number: 20040143768Abstract: A keyboard connected to a computer by a USB cable has a power button for use when the computer is in a power-down state to initiate a system power-up operation. The data wires of the USB cable are connected to a first switch in the keyboard and a second switch in the computer. When the computer is on, the switches connect the data wires to respective data lines in the keyboard and the computer such that the data wires can be used for data transmission. When the computer is in the power-down state, the first switch connects the data wires of the USB bus to a power button on the keyboard, and the second switch connects the other ends of the data wires to a system power-up circuit of the computer. When a user presses the power button, a trigger signal is sent via the data wires of the USB bus to the system power-up circuit, thereby initiating the system power-up operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: John C. Calhoon