Patents by Inventor Jonathan Brubacher

Jonathan Brubacher 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).

  • Patent number: 11051154
    Abstract: A host computing device receives an advertisement packet via a low-power personal area network and, in response to the advertisement packet, transmits a connection request via the low-power personal area network, pairs via the low-power personal area network and transmits a data message when pairing via the low-power personal area network. The data message instructs a wearable device to pair via a general personal area network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Scott Michael Nicholas Greenberg, Jonathan Brubacher, Mark Oliver Slevinsky, Mark P. DiFranco
  • Publication number: 20200112844
    Abstract: A host computing device receives an advertisement packet via a low-power personal area network and, in response to the advertisement packet, transmits a connection request via the low-power personal area network, pairs via the low-power personal area network and transmits a data message when pairing via the low-power personal area network. The data message instructs a wearable device to pair via a general personal area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Michael Nicholas Greenberg, Jonathan Brubacher, Mark Oliver Slevinsky, Mark P. DiFranco
  • Publication number: 20200110438
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a limited-input device are disclosed. A wearable computing device provides a configuration service. A host computing device provides and executes a remote configuration application that provides a user interface and receives user input data. Based on the user input data, the host computing device determines configuration settings and transmits configuration settings to the wearable computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Jonathan Brubacher
  • Publication number: 20120328094
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20120322513
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20120315959
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Book, David Mak-Fan, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher
  • Publication number: 20120021807
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Book, David Mak-Fan, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher
  • Publication number: 20100197367
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20100197366
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20100178961
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Book, David Mak-Fan, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher
  • Patent number: 7715884
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Book, David Mak-Fan, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher
  • Patent number: 7697957
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20070123304
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Book, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher, Herbert Little
  • Publication number: 20070123303
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Book, David Mak-Fan, Martin Guthrie, Jonathan Brubacher