Patents by Inventor Richard V. Spina

Richard V. Spina 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).

  • Systems and methods for controlling HDA system capabilities
    Patent number: 8214543
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: D2Audio Corporation
    Inventors: Wilson E. Taylor, Douglas D. Gephardt, Larry E. Hand, Richard V. Spina
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING HDA SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
    Publication number: 20110305354
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: D2AUDIO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wilson E. Taylor, Douglas D. Gephardt, Larry E. Hand, Richard V. Spina