Patents by Inventor Toivo Vilmi

Toivo Vilmi 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: 8098144
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft alarm system for vehicle wheels. The system comprises at least one wireless measuring module for determining kinetic state information characterizing the kinetic state of a vehicle wheel on the basis of acceleration measurement. The wireless measuring module is further configured to be attached to the vehicle wheel, to generate a wireless data transfer signal on the basis of the kinetic state information and transmit the wireless data transfer signal. The system further comprises at least one wireless central processing unit, which is configured to receive the wireless data transfer signal and execute a predetermined alarm function when the wireless data transfer signal fulfils predetermined conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: W-Secure Oy
    Inventors: Jarkko Honkonen, Yrjö Jurvansuu, Teijo Hildén, Toivo Vilmi
  • Publication number: 20110095706
    Abstract: A light fitting comprises at least one replaceable module (112, 114), and each module (112, 114) comprises at least one light source (106 to 110). Each module (112, 114) comprises a controller (102, 104) for compensating for a change in light intensity resulting from the aging of at least one light source (106 to 110) by adjusting the electric power to be supplied to said at least one light source (106 to 110) as a function of time in a predetermined manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Toivo Vilmi
  • Patent number: 7884708
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring system for vehicle wheels and a wireless measurement module. The wireless measurement module is configured to be attached to a vehicle wheel and comprises: an acceleration measurement unit for determining acceleration information associated with wheel motion of the vehicle; a state determination unit for determining a value of at least one parameter characterizing a characteristic or state of the vehicle wheel by using the acceleration information; and a module communication unit for communicating the value of said at least one parameter by means of a wireless communication signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: W-Secure OY
    Inventors: Jarkko Honkonen, Yrjo Jurvansuu, Teijo Hilden, Toivo Vilmi
  • Publication number: 20090040035
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring system for vehicle wheels and a wireless measurement module. The wireless measurement module is configured to be attached to a vehicle wheel and comprises: an acceleration measurement unit for determining acceleration information associated with wheel motion of the vehicle; a state determination unit for determining a value of at least one parameter characterizing a characteristic or state of the vehicle wheel by using the acceleration information; and a module communication unit for communicating the value of said at least one parameter by means of a wireless communication signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Jarkko Honkonen, Yrjo Jurvansuu, Teijo Hilden, Toivo Vilmi
  • Publication number: 20080272897
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft alarm system for vehicle wheels. The system comprises at least one wireless measuring module for determining kinetic state information characterizing the kinetic state of a vehicle wheel on the basis of acceleration measurement. The wireless measuring module is further configured to be attached to the vehicle wheel, to generate a wireless data transfer signal on the basis of the kinetic state information and transmit the wireless data transfer signal. The system further comprises at least one wireless central processing unit, which is configured to receive the wireless data transfer signal and execute a predetermined alarm function when the wireless data transfer signal fulfils predetermined conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: W-Secure OY
    Inventors: Jarkko Honkonen, Yrjo Jurvansuu, Teijo Hilden, Toivo Vilmi
  • Patent number: 6075999
    Abstract: Hands free equipment for mobile phones, has an extra loudspeaker and microphone and an electronic unit included therein, the equipment being mainly intended for use in cars, whereby driving safety is maintained. The equipment Is connected to the charger of the cigarette lighter. The hands free equipment according to the invention consists of a separate, small-sized, detachable and movable unit situated outside the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd
    Inventors: Toivo Vilmi, Aki Leppanen
  • Patent number: 5642402
    Abstract: Hands free equipment for mobile phones, has an extra loudspeaker and microphone and an electronic unit included therein, the equipment being mainly intended for use in cars, whereby driving safety is maintained. The equipment is connected to the charger of the cigarette lighter. The hands free equipment according to the invention consists of a separate, small-sized, detachable and movable unit situated outside the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Toivo Vilmi, Aki Leppanen
  • Patent number: 5551067
    Abstract: A method of controlling an external radio frequency amplifier of a radio telephone and a control system therefore. The power amplifier of the transmission side of the radio frequency amplifier is controlled to turn on and off, on the basis of at least one control signal (BENA1, BENA2) entering the radio frequency amplifier separate from a signal to be transmitted from the radio telephone. The control signal (BENA1, BENA2) contains information about the starting and ending instant of transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaakko Hulkko, Jorma Matero, Toivo Vilmi
  • Patent number: 5530923
    Abstract: A dual mode transmitter circuit is disclosed including a non-linear high-power amplifier having an amplification that can be adjusted and a linear high-power amplifier. A first switch and a second switch are connected to the input and output of the linear, high-power amplifier. An amplification-adjustable, high-frequency transmitter control amplifier is connected to the input of the non-linear high-power amplifier. Apparatus for measuring transmission power such as a directional coupler is connected to the second switch, and a duplex filter is connected to the directional coupler. A power level control circuit is responsive to the measured transmission power from the directional coupler and to a power level signal. The power level signal is representative of the desired output power of the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Jarmo Heinonen, Jaakko Hulkko, Toivo Vilmi