Patents Examined by Timothy Edwards
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Patent number: 7808774Abstract: A system for measuring temperature and current at coupling points in an electric distribution network. A monitor device is connected to a series of measuring devices using radio waves. The monitor device sequentially interrogates measuring devices to determine the temperature and current of each one. The measuring devices include a core surrounding the conductor which provides power by induction to each measuring device and also provides a measure of the current. A temperature sensor connected to the core provides the temperature measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventors: Boon Hou Tay, Zengjun Li
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Patent number: 7800513Abstract: A system for communicating information in a borehole between tool assemblies in a tool string includes receiving an information signal and separating a first signal that may be a power and low speed signal. A second signal is separated and demodulated from the information signal. The first signal and second signal are transmit to electronic devices that process data from an earth formation. After the first and second signals are transmit to one or more electronic devices, the signals are modulated and/or filtered and then combined into the information signal. The first signal is at one frequency and the second signal is at a different frequency. The apparatus includes a main signal line that couples to a second signal line and third signal line in the tool assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Patent number: 7791505Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a key matrix unit having a plurality of switches, a plurality of operation keys which are provided in association with a part of the plurality of switches, and a first detection unit which executes a scan process for the key matrix unit, thereby detecting on/off states of the plurality of switches, the first detection unit executes a predetermined process in a case where the first detection unit detects that the switches, which are not associated with the operation keys, are in an ON state.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Shigeru Satake
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Patent number: 7786894Abstract: A sensing platform for monitoring a transmission system, and method therefor, may include a sensor that senses one or more conditions relating to a condition of the transmission system and/or the condition of an environment around the transmission system. A control system operatively associated with the sensor produces output data based on an output signal produced by the sensor. A transmitter operatively associated with the control system transmits the output data from the control system.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Robert E. Polk, John M. Svoboda, Phillip B. West, Gail L. Heath, Clark L. Scott
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Patent number: 7786893Abstract: A battery-powered two-way long range automatic meter reading system and method that increases battery longevity. The system includes a meter side unit (MSU) transceiver that acquires utility data, a centralized data collector (Collector) that gathers data from the MSU, and a repeater to facilitate long-range transmission by shuttling radio signals around physical or geographic transmission barriers. The MSU includes a circuit to monitor the passage of time and apply power to a transmitter in response to a predetermined elapsed period of time. The MSU transceiver monitors a predetermined radio channel for traffic. In response to the predetermined radio channel being essentially clear of signal traffic, the MSU sends utility data to the collector. The MSU scans for a reply from the collector. In response to the collector having control data to transmit to the MSU, the collector transmits this control data in response to receiving a transmission from the MSU. The MSU is configured to enter a sleep mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Technologies To Be, Inc.Inventors: Glenn C. Fuller, Shane Clamme
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Patent number: 7782230Abstract: A system and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard assembly, which, in one embodiment, is used as a conductor to electrically communicate with an information appliance. The rows in the keyboard assembly are electrically isolated from one another, and each row contains keys bridging a two-wire bus. Each key has a switch that is closed during key actuation, a diode to polarize the key, and a resistor to provide a resistive load when the switch is closed and the diode is biased with the current flow. Alternatively, each key has a switch that is closed during key actuation, a timer with an output that goes high after a predetermined time period, and a resistor that provides an identifying load when the switch is closed and the output of the timer is high. Other features of the invention include a linear matrix coupled to a row of keys to allow the row to be scanned by sections and individual keys, and a flexible circuit that provides the electrical pathways for the linear matrix.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventors: Robert Olodort, John Tang, Randy Turchik
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Patent number: 7782244Abstract: The present invention relates to intuitive based control elements and interfaces and devices using said intuitive based control elements. In certain embodiments, machine interfaces such as remote control devices for operation of various devices are provided. More specifically, machine interfaces according to embodiments of the invention herein include one or more control elements in the form of shapes and/or positioned indicia to facilitate operation by users. Control elements provided herein having intuitive shapes and/or positions described above as associated with the man-machine interfaces may also be provided integral with various devices. For example, personal electronic devices, personal care devices, personal healthcare devices, communications devices and personal comfort devices may benefit from control elements having intuitive shapes and/or positions associated with the function as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: About Face Technologies, LLCInventor: Kimberly A. McRae
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Patent number: 7783325Abstract: To provide a transmission and reception system which immediately forwards data received by a cellular phone to an information processing terminal. Data received by the cellular phone is forwarded to the information processing terminal by performing communication between the cellular phone and the information processing terminal through a prescribed interface. According to this, incoming data received by the cellular phone is forwarded to the information processing terminal even when a user does not perform a forwarding request of the information processing terminal, therefore, the user can immediately check the data received by the cellular phone.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Yoji Kawamoto
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Patent number: 7782231Abstract: A key scan type input device includes a microcomputer having a plurality of output ports for outputting scan signals and a plurality of input ports for receiving key signals in a scan signal section, a first key matrix having a plurality of system control keys arranged in a x*y arrangement, lines of the keys being connected to the respective output ports of the microcomputer and columns of the keys being connected to the respective input ports, and a second key matrix having one or more system control keys arranged in a m*m arrangement, lines and columns being connected in parallel at least two of the output ports and at least two input ports of the microcomputer.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jae Nam Lim
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Patent number: 7777644Abstract: A wired drill pipe for a drill string of a downhole tool positioned in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation is provided. The wired drill pipe includes a drill pipe, a cable and a wire retainer. The drill pipe has a slot at each end thereof. The slots are adapted to receive at least one transformer. The drill pipe has an inner surface defining a passage for the flow of mud therethrough. The cable extends from the transformer into the passage of the drill pipe. The wire retainer is positioned on the inner surface of the drill pipe. The wire retainer is adapted to secure the cable therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: InatelliServ, LLCInventors: Rahgu Madhavan, Bruce W. Boyle, Brian Clark, Stacy L. Johnson, David Santoso, Lise Hvatum
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Patent number: 7777650Abstract: A key system utilizes two operation nodes to detect the status of a plurality of keys, and each operation node can output and read a high, a low, and a clock signal. When an operation node outputs a high signal and reads a return signal and then outputs a low signal and reads a return signal, the other operation node outputs a clock signal. Therefore, the two operation nodes can detect the status of six keys.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: NOVATEK Microelectronics Corp.Inventor: Chien-Chuan Liao
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Patent number: 7777645Abstract: One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a piezoelectric transducer to generate an acoustic signal that is to modulate along a mandrel, wherein the piezoelectric transducer includes at least one piezoelectric element and at least one electrode that is without non-permanent joints.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Vimal V. Shah, Eugene J. Linyaev, Donald G. Kyle, Wallace R. Gardner, Jeffrey L Moore
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Patent number: 7777643Abstract: One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a storage medium to store data. The apparatus also includes a connector having an optical interface for data communication, coupled to the storage medium, to communicate in a combustible gas environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Cili Sun, Laban Marsh, Billy Bankston, Jay Martin
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Patent number: 7755520Abstract: Letters (more generally, language symbols) are entered electronically by selecting, in sequential fashion, two keys on a standard phone layout. The first key in the two-key sequence is that key on which the desired letter is displayed. The keys and the letters displayed on the keys are marked in such a way that the markings suggest the second key in the two-key sequence. The letters displayed on the keys have respective markings, such as a color, with each letter on a given key having a unique marking. The keys themselves also have markings that match the markings of the letters. In preferred embodiments, the two keys in the two-key sequence are located in the same row. Letters may be selected to spell out words on a screen and then sent electronically to a remote device or recipient.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eser Kandogan, Shumin Zhai
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Patent number: 7737863Abstract: A system and method of interfacing a drilling machine with one of a number of different walk-over guidance systems involves receiving an ID signal from a particular walk-over guidance system selected for use with the drilling machine. A protocol library associated with the particular walk-over guidance system is accessed in response to the ID signal. The protocol library is used to effect communication between the particular walk-over guidance system and a control system of the drilling machine during cooperative use of the particular walk-over guidance system and drilling machine. Using the protocol library involves converting, as prescribed by the protocol library, locator signals received from the particular walk-over guidance system from a locator protocol to a common protocol used by the control system of the drilling machine. Locator and drilling machine data of various types can be presented to a drilling machine operator via an on-board display.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Jeremy Jin, Scott Rempe
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Patent number: 7724156Abstract: A character entry method and apparatus in a terminal in which characters are grouped into a plurality of character sets and a representative character of each of the character sets is imprinted on a respective key are provided. In the character entry method, when a key imprinted with a representative character is pressed, characters belonging to a character set represented by the representative character are displayed and any one of the displayed characters is marked with a selection indication. When a move key is pressed, the duration of the key press of the move key is measured and the selection indication is sequentially moved. When input of the move key is released, a character marked with the selection indication is entered.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Soo Park, Jae-Gwa Lee
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Patent number: 7719439Abstract: An improved energy efficient intelligent rotary pulser for generating a mud pulse in a MWD (measurement while drilling) application. In the rotary pulser, a control circuit activates a brushless motor that rotates a windowed restrictor relative to a fixed housing to act as a shutter and window respectively. Opening of the windowed restrictor allows generally unrestricted mud flow. Closing of the windowed restrictor generally restricts mud flow. The windowed restrictor is powered both in opening and closing operations by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Newsco Directional and Horizontal Drilling Services Inc.Inventors: F. Dale Pratt, Kenneth A. Lambe
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Patent number: 7714746Abstract: A key switch matrix circuit includes key switches arranged in rows and columns, each row having a scan line, each column having a sense line. Each key switch is operable to couple a scan line to a sense line. A scan signal delivery circuit supplies scan signals to the scan lines, the scan signals delivering a scan pulse to each row of the key switch matrix circuit in turn. A key switch detection circuit outputs a first signal if a key switch is operated and a scan pulse detection circuit outputs a second signal if a scan pulse is coupled to a sense line. The scan signal delivery circuit begins supplying scan signals in response to the first signal and stops supplying scan signals in response to the second signal. In one embodiment, a processor reads the sense lines in response to the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent Himpe
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Patent number: 7710293Abstract: A method for accessing contact information in an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, including a display and a plurality of keys, where each key represents one or more characters, comprising the steps of detecting a first input on a key, and presenting a contact stored as a speed dial choice for the key of the first input. When a second input on a key is detected, all contacts stored in a database of the device are searched, and any contact data including the combination of a character represented by the first input key and a character of the second input key are then presented to the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: Claes Kallqvist
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Patent number: RE41453Abstract: A universal remote control apparatus that is programmable with software supplied by manufacturers of controllable devices so that a single remote control apparatus has a broad spectrum application capable of operating many different controllable devices. The remote control apparatus is based in a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) having sufficient memory to store the requisite software from a multitude of controllable devices and is operable to send or receive signals to the controllable devices by radio signal or by infra red beam. The remote control apparatus can be coupled to a personal computer to download the requisite software into the memory of the PDA, which can come via software supplied with the controllable device or by accessing the manufacturer's web site and downloading the necessary software therefrom. The display screen of the PDA can then be customized to replicate any control functions with a touch screen actuation control buttons.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Generation 2 Technology, LLCInventors: Justin D. Wall, David M. Wall