Patents by Inventor Rafael Calderon
Rafael Calderon 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: 10897144Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: AMPL LABS, INC.Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
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Patent number: 9948118Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Ampl Labs, Inc.Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
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Patent number: 9577389Abstract: Systems and methods for providing electrical power from an electrical outlet. In some embodiments, an electrical outlet for providing high voltage power to a device includes power input terminals for connection to a high voltage power source, and at least one power output socket configured to receive a plug configured to receive high voltage power. The outlet may also include a shock-proof circuit connected to the at least one power output socket, a communication circuit configured, and a processor coupled to the communication circuit and the shock-proof circuit, the processor and the shock-proof circuit collectively configured to determine when to provide high voltage power to the at least one power output socket based on a sensed condition, and the processor and the communication circuit collectively configured to communicate information relating to an operation aspect of the electrical outlet with a remote computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: International Safety Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael Drew Dicks, Roger Dean Innes, Paul Robert Edstrom, Rafael Calderon, Alberto Herrera Rojas
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Publication number: 20150255932Abstract: Systems and methods for providing electrical power from an electrical outlet. In some embodiments, an electrical outlet for providing high voltage power to a device includes power input terminals for connection to a high voltage power source, and at least one power output socket configured to receive a plug configured to receive high voltage power. The outlet may also include a shock-proof circuit connected to the at least one power output socket, a communication circuit configured, and a processor coupled to the communication circuit and the shock-proof circuit, the processor and the shock-proof circuit collectively configured to determine when to provide high voltage power to the at least one power output socket based on a sensed condition, and the processor and the communication circuit collectively configured to communicate information relating to an operation aspect of the electrical outlet with a remote computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Michael Drew Dicks, Roger Dean Innes, Paul Robert Edstrom, Rafael Calderon, Alberto Herrera Rojas
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Patent number: 8823541Abstract: First, a user may select an illumination color for a bezel framing a display of an electronics device. Second, the illumination of a digital picture frame may be established based on sensed motion nearby and/or ambient light. Third, the color of a user interface presented on a display can be established to match the color of the room in which the display is disposed, as indicated by colorimetry from a camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Steven Friedlander, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Patent number: 8791787Abstract: An identity of a person proximate to a display device is determined by an identity profile controller. The identity profile controller determines whether a configured viewing profile exists for the person. Upon determining that the configured viewing profile exists for the person, the identity profile controller instructs a bezel display controller to display a profile identifier associated with the configured viewing profile via a two-dimensional light-emitting diode (LED) array located within a bezel of the display device outside of the display area of the display. The identity profile controller automatically adjusts display device settings for the display device based upon the configured viewing profile. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Hardacker, Steven Richman, Rafael Calderon, Fred J. Zustak
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Patent number: 8770815Abstract: A bezel for a TV display has two or more bezel elements, one being more diffusive of light from a source juxtaposed with the bezel assembly than the other element. One element can laterally border the other element or one element can be directly behind the other. More than two bezel elements may be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Patent number: 8599319Abstract: When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Keith Barry, Rafael Calderon, Jorge Hernandez, Daniel Jastorff, Rolando Zorrilla
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Patent number: 8436947Abstract: When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Keith Barry, Rafael Calderon, Jorge Hernandez, Daniel Jastorff, Rolando Zorrilla
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Patent number: 8286210Abstract: A switching module, system and method facilitate communications between one or more non-CEC enabled devices and a television of an audio/visual (A/V) system. The switching module is able to accommodate both Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) enabled and non-CEC enabled devices for communication with the television. In response to user control of a user interface of the switching module, when a non-CEC enabled device is coupled to the switching module, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) input port of the HDMI switching module is selected and a default HDMI device type and corresponding HDMI logic address is set for the non-CEC enabled device. This information is displayed for the user by the television.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: David Boyden, Rafael Calderon, David Dykstra, Koji Kawashima, Duyet Pham
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Patent number: 8068178Abstract: A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Publication number: 20110279731Abstract: A processor, such as a TV processor, determines which one of at least two audio-video components is sending signals to a TV for display. Based on the determining act, the processor establishes a color of a bezel of the TV.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: ROBERT HARDACKER, RAFAEL CALDERON, STEVEN RICHMAN
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Publication number: 20110242439Abstract: An apparatus for providing a television and control unit mount. The apparatus comprises a television display, a control unit, and a mount. The mount attaches the television display to a wall and provides a base for the control unit when the television display is coupled to a pedestal mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: RAFAEL CALDERON, JONATHAN HOGANDER, TOMOKO NISHIOKA, KEITH RESCH
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Publication number: 20110174938Abstract: A swivel mechanism, comprising a base configured to be attached to a screen and further configured to rotate with the screen as the screen is rotated, a hub configured to fit into the base and remain stationary as the screen and the base are rotated and two springs configured to be set into the hub and configured to compress to provide a resistance torque as the screen is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, A JAPANESE CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Rafael Calderon, Jacob Leven
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Publication number: 20110140840Abstract: An identity of a person proximate to a display device is determined by an identity profile controller. The identity profile controller determines whether a configured viewing profile exists for the person. Upon determining that the configured viewing profile exists for the person, the identity profile controller instructs a bezel display controller to display a profile identifier associated with the configured viewing profile via a two-dimensional light-emitting diode (LED) array located within a bezel of the display device outside of the display area of the display. The identity profile controller automatically adjusts display device settings for the display device based upon the configured viewing profile. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Robert L. Hardacker, Steven Richman, Rafael Calderon, Fred J. Zustak
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Publication number: 20110141358Abstract: A configured display mode is determined for a two-dimensional light-emitting diode (LED) array located within a bezel of the display device outside of the display area of the display. Information associated with the configured display mode is retrieved for the two-dimensional LED array. The information associated with the configured display mode is displayed via the two-dimensional LED array. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Robert L. Hardacker, Steven Richman, Rafael Calderon, Fred J. Zustak
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Publication number: 20110051019Abstract: An edge lighting control for a television set. A television set includes a display, an edge lighting bezel surrounding the display, a processor, and a memory component. The edge lighting bezel is operable to output light and its operation is user controllable, e.g., interaction between a GUI and a remote control. The processor controls the operation of the edge lighting bezel, e.g., dimming the output light and its color pattern, in response to user input. The memory component stores instructions and data for controlling the operation of the edge lighting bezel when processed by the processor. The edge lighting bezel may include a ring of light emitting diodes (LEDs) surrounding the display and a light pipe surrounding the ring. The ring is operable to emit light responsive to the user input and the light pipe is operable to transmit light emitted from the ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Publication number: 20100289942Abstract: A processor disposed inside of a display device analyzes the image received by a camera mounted on the display device to determine the optimum output intensity of a light source also mounted on the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Robert Hardacker, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Publication number: 20100289666Abstract: First, a user may select an illumination color for a bezel framing a display of an electronics device. Second, the illumination of a digital picture frame may be established based on sensed motion nearby and/or ambient light. Third, the color of a user interface presented on a display can be established to match the color of the room in which the display is disposed, as indicated by colorimetry from a camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: ROBERT HARDACKER, Steven Friedlander, Rafael Calderon, Steven Richman
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Patent number: D793339Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL SAFETY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Michael Drew Dicks, Roger Dean Innes, Paul Robert Edstrom, Rafael Calderon, Alberto Herrera Rojas