Patents by Inventor Tom Peters

Tom Peters 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).

  • Publication number: 20180205464
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to data communication system and methods. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide a communication interface that is configured to transfer data at high bandwidth using PAM format(s) over optical communication networks. In various embodiments, amplitude and phase of the optical wave are modulated. There are other embodiments as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Tom Peter Edward BROEKAERT, Hari SHANKAR
  • Patent number: 9923709
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over an asymmetric time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are sent over the asymmetric TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A synchronous time division duplex (TDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are received over the asymmetric TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: DISH Network Corporation
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9912411
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to data communication system and methods. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide a communication interface that is configured to transfer data at high bandwidth using PAM format(s) over optical communication networks. In various embodiments, amplitude and phase of the optical wave are modulated. There are other embodiments as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: INPHI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tom Peter Edward Broekaert, Hari Shankar
  • Publication number: 20180006617
    Abstract: A transimpedance amplifier (TIA) device. The device includes a photodiode coupled to a differential TIA with a first and second TIA, which is followed by a Level Shifting/Differential Amplifier (LS/DA). The photodiode is coupled between a first and a second input terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The LS/DA can be coupled to a first and second output terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The TIA device includes a semiconductor substrate comprising a plurality of CMOS cells, which can be configured using 28 nm process technology to the first and second TIAs. Each of the CMOS cells can include a deep n-type well region. The second TIA can be configured using a plurality CMOS cells such that the second input terminal is operable at any positive voltage level with respect to an applied voltage to a deep n-well for each of the plurality of second CMOS cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Rahul SHRINGARPURE, Tom Peter Edward BROEKAERT, Gaurav MAHAJAN
  • Publication number: 20170334330
    Abstract: A footrest assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. That footrest assembly includes a footrest, a wiring shield and a foam body sandwiched between the footrest and the wiring shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Patrick Barren, Tom Peter Goffas, William Charles Bauer, Bryn Arthur Davies
  • Publication number: 20170310453
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are sent over the TDD communication path via a first portion and are received via a second portion of a first frequency band, wherein the first portion uses a smaller spectrum bandwidth than the second portion. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The second frequency band includes a first temporally-asymmetric TDD communication path having a third portion and a fourth portion. The third frequency band includes a second temporally-asymmetric TDD communication path having a fifth portion and a sixth portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9793863
    Abstract: A transimpedance amplifier (TIA) device. The device includes a photodiode coupled to a differential TIA with a first and second TIA, which is followed by a Level Shifting/Differential Amplifier (LS/DA). The photodiode is coupled between a first and a second input terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The LS/DA can be coupled to a first and second output terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The TIA device includes a semiconductor substrate comprising a plurality of CMOS cells, which can be configured using 28 nm process technology to the first and second TIAs. Each of the CMOS cells can include a deep n-type well region. The second TIA can be configured using a plurality CMOS cells such that the second input terminal is operable at any positive voltage level with respect to an applied voltage to a deep n-well for each of the plurality of second CMOS cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: INPHI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rahul Shringarpure, Tom Peter Edward Broekaert, Gaurav Mahajan
  • Publication number: 20170230166
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over an asymmetric time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are sent over the asymmetric TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A synchronous time division duplex (TDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are received over the asymmetric TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9722762
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Publication number: 20170019182
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to data communication system and methods. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide a communication interface that is configured to transfer data at high bandwidth using PAM format(s) over optical communication networks. In various embodiments, amplitude and phase of the optical wave are modulated. There are other embodiments as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Tom Peter Edward BROEKAERT, Hari SHANKAR
  • Patent number: 9497015
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: DISH Network Corporation
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9485031
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to data communication system and methods. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide a communication interface that is configured to transfer data at high bandwidth using PAM format(s) over optical communication networks. In various embodiments, amplitude and phase of the optical wave are modulated. There are other embodiments as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: INPHI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tom Peter Edward Broekaert, Hari Shankar
  • Publication number: 20160233975
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Publication number: 20160118947
    Abstract: A transimpedance amplifier (TIA) device. The device includes a photodiode coupled to a differential TIA with a first and second TIA, which is followed by a Level Shifting/Differential Amplifier (LS/DA). The photodiode is coupled between a first and a second input terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The LS/DA can be coupled to a first and second output terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The TIA device includes a semiconductor substrate comprising a plurality of CMOS cells, which can be configured using 28 nm process technology to the first and second TIAs. Each of the CMOS cells can include a deep n-type well region. The second TIA can be configured using a plurality CMOS cells such that the second input terminal is operable at any positive voltage level with respect to an applied voltage to a deep n-well for each of the plurality of second CMOS cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Rahul Shringarpure, Tom Peter Edward Broekaert, Gaurav Mahajan
  • Patent number: 9319209
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9264001
    Abstract: A transimpedance amplifier (TIA) device. The device includes a photodiode coupled to a differential TIA with a first and second TIA, which is followed by a Level Shifting/Differential Amplifier (LS/DA). The photodiode is coupled between a first and a second input terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The LS/DA can be coupled to a first and second output terminal of the first and second TIAs, respectively. The TIA device includes a semiconductor substrate comprising a plurality of CMOS cells, which can be configured using 28 nm process technology to the first and second TIAs. Each of the CMOS cells can include a deep n-type well region. The second TIA can be configured using a plurality CMOS cells such that the second input terminal is operable at any positive voltage level with respect to an applied voltage to a deep n-well for each of the plurality of second CMOS cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: INPHI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rahul Shringarpure, Tom Peter Edward Broekaert, Gaurav Mahajan
  • Publication number: 20160003696
    Abstract: A powermeter module (29) for a cycle crank arm includes a single cavity (320), (420) or double sided cavity/cavities (20) extending into the crank arm (12), (312), (412) and arranged to house electronics components (30), (264), 364, (464) (motherboard) and power supply components (54), (254), (354), (364) (powerboard). The powermeter electronics components are electrically connected to strain gauges (28a), (28b) e.g. by hard wires and/or plug and socket arrangement. The powermeter module components are housed in the crank arm and accessible by one or more covers (40), (48), (240), (248), (340), (348), (440), (448) for maintenance access. An associated crank arm (10) has a first cavity disposed towards a crank axis end (12) of the crank arm. A transition zone E of the crank arm material extends from either end of the cavity/cavities to provide a path for normalisation of forces passing to the strain gauge(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: BREAKAWAY INNOVATIONS PTY LTD
    Inventors: David John Longman, Tom Peter Baskovich
  • Patent number: 9148273
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Patent number: 9112684
    Abstract: A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes receiving and transmitting signals over a time division duplex (TDD) communication path. Signals are received over the TDD communication path via a first portion of a first frequency band. The first frequency band is adjacent to a second frequency band and to a third frequency band. The first frequency band is different from the second frequency band and from the third frequency band. A first frequency division duplex (FDD) communication path can be operable in the second frequency band. A second FDD communication path can be operable in the third frequency band. Signals are transmitted over the TDD communication path via a second portion of the first frequency band that is different from the first portion of the first frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mariam Sorond, Peter Corea, Doug Hyslop, Tom Peters
  • Publication number: 20150155946
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to data communication system and methods. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide a communication interface that is configured to transfer data at high bandwidth using PAM format(s) over optical communication networks. In various embodiments, amplitude and phase of the optical wave are modulated. There are other embodiments as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Tom Peter Edward BROEKAERT, Hari SHANKAR