Patents by Inventor Atul Joshi
Atul Joshi 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: 11224069Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to wireless transfer of sensor information between a station (e.g., a VR headset) and an access point (e.g., a server).Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Balaji Nagarajan, Pavan Bindumadhav Parvatikar, Chiranthan Purushotham, Sachin Mankal, Atul Joshi
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Publication number: 20210195640Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to wireless transfer of sensor information between a station (e.g., a VR headset) and an access point (e.g., a server).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Balaji NAGARAJAN, Pavan Bindumadhav PARVATIKAR, Chiranthan PURUSHOTHAM, Sachin MANKAL, Atul JOSHI
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Patent number: 10502622Abstract: A custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) may provide strong signal integrity while reducing the load to a thermal system. Control and analog-to-digital conversion may be pushed into components close to the detector to maximize signal integrity. Processing functions may be performed at relatively high temperature, or the highest allowable temperatures, simplifying the system-level thermal design by not cooling components that do not require such cooling to function.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Inventors: Brian S. Smith, Markus Loose, Atul Joshi, Greg T. Alkire, Daniel P. Kelly, Edward S. Cheng
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Publication number: 20180003559Abstract: A custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) may provide strong signal integrity while reducing the load to a thermal system. Control and analog-to-digital conversion may be pushed into components close to the detector to maximize signal integrity. Processing functions may be performed at relatively high temperature, or the highest allowable temperatures, simplifying the system-level thermal design by not cooling components that do not require such cooling to function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: BRIAN S. SMITH, MARKUS LOOSE, ATUL JOSHI, GREG T. ALKIRE, DANIEL P. KELLY, EDWARD S. CHENG
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Publication number: 20140119277Abstract: The present application relates to a wireless device that is able to operate in overlapping first and second wireless networks. The wireless device is configured to adjust the time at which it transmits beacons for the second wireless network so that the time at which beacons are transmitted by the wireless device does not coincide with the time at which beacons for the first wireless network are transmitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Cambridge Silicon Radio LimitedInventors: Abid ATHANKUTTY, Francoise BANNISTER, Atul JOSHI, Mark RISON, Hamid Zare DOUST, Alexander THOUKYDIDES
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Patent number: 8582008Abstract: A fast-settling line driver circuit capable of high-speed operation. The line driver is particularly well-suited for operation in a high-resolution imaging system. The line driver circuit comprises a signal amplifier that is configured in a negative feedback loop and connected to a bus line through a switch network. The switch network is disposed inside the feedback loop while the line driver is transmitting a signal onto the bus line. This configuration reduces the settling time of the line driver by substantially eliminating the effect of the switch resistance on the RC time constant. The line driver also comprises offset cancellation and presettle circuits that improve the integrity of the output signal and reduce the power consumption of the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLCInventors: Atul Joshi, Hakan Durmus, Vincent M. Douence
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Patent number: 8283632Abstract: Embodiments of a read-out integrated circuit (ROIC) include a plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell includes a bias subsystem, a reset switch, at least one integration capacitor, and at least one read switch. A focal plane array includes a plurality of photo detectors disposed in a grid and a ROIC. A column buffer includes a first buffer subsystem, a feedback subsystem, a first and second correlated double sampling subsystem, and a second buffer subsystem. A ROIC includes at least one integration subsystem having a transistor subsection, a poly silicon layer, and a plurality of active layer sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLCInventors: Atul Joshi, Angelika Kononenko, David J. Chiaverini, Gananath Wijeratne, John C. Stevens, Selim Eminoglu, William E. Tennant
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Publication number: 20110221946Abstract: A fast-settling line driver circuit capable of high-speed operation. The line driver is particularly well-suited for operation in a high-resolution imaging system. The line driver circuit comprises a signal amplifier that is configured in a negative feedback loop and connected to a bus line through a switch network. The switch network is disposed inside the feedback loop while the line driver is transmitting a signal onto the bus line. This configuration reduces the settling time of the line driver by substantially eliminating the effect of the switch resistance on the RC time constant. The line driver also comprises offset cancellation and presettle circuits that improve the integrity of the output signal and reduce the power consumption of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: ATUL JOSHI, Hakan Durmus, Vincent M. Douence
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Patent number: 7948542Abstract: A fast-settling line driver circuit capable of high-speed operation. The line driver is particularly well-suited for operation in a high-resolution imaging system. The line driver circuit comprises a signal amplifier that is configured in a negative feedback loop and connected to a bus line through a switch network. The switch network is disposed inside the feedback loop while the line driver is transmitting a signal onto the bus line. This configuration reduces the settling time of the line driver by substantially eliminating the effect of the switch resistance on the RC time constant. The line driver also comprises offset cancellation and presettle circuits that improve the integrity of the output signal and reduce the power consumption of the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Teledyne Licensing, LLCInventors: Atul Joshi, Hakan Durmus, Vincent M. Douence
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Patent number: 7906404Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one capacitor, an active circuit and a power plane. The substrate has a first cavity formed through a first surface to a first depth and a second cavity formed through a second surface to a second depth. The first and second cavities forming a via hole through the substrate. The at least one capacitor includes a first conductive material layer deposited in the via hole, a first isolation material layer deposited over the first conductive material layer, and a second conductive material layer deposited over the first isolation material layer. The active circuit adjacent the first surface and electrically coupled to the at least one capacitor, and the power plane adjacent the second surface and electrically coupled to the at least one capacitor to provide power conditioning to the active circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLCInventors: Jeffrey DeNatale, Atul Joshi, Per-Olov Pettersson
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Patent number: 7791657Abstract: An imaging system implementing a scheme for enhancing the dynamic range of the device. An array of radiation detecting pixels produces an output in response to a stimulus. The signal from each pixel is read once for evaluation. If the voltage at an individual pixel satisfies a programmed condition, such as exceeding a predetermined threshold voltage at a particular time, that pixel is reset and begins producing an output signal anew. If the pixel output signal does not satisfy the condition, it is allowed to continue producing the signal without being reset. After the evaluation read, all of the pixels are then read row by row into a buffer and digitally processed. A memory register tracks which pixels have been reset, and the corresponding output signals are adjusted accordingly. This scheme allows the system to process input signals across a broader range of intensity without losing information due to pixel saturation or sacrificing sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Teledyne Licensing, LLCInventors: Atul Joshi, David Chiaverini, Vincent Douence
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Patent number: 7786911Abstract: A high-order delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter. A plurality of stages are connected to accept an analog input signal and produce a digital output signal. Each stage has a resettable ?-? converter of second order or higher. Resetting each stage before accepting a new input purges the integrators of any information related to the previous input, allowing step inputs to the system. The stability of the converter is ensured using local feedback loops at each stage. Each stage provides a digital representation of a portion of the analog input signal. A decimation filter receives the digital signals from the stages and arranges them into the digital output signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Teledyne Licensing, LLCInventors: Atul Joshi, Hakan Durmus
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Patent number: 7755689Abstract: An imaging system includes a row and column array of active pixels, each having an associated pitch. In response to respective control signals, each pixel outputs a reset level which includes noise components, or a signal level which includes signal and noise components. Multiple column buffers, each having a pitch equal to or less than that of a pixel, convey the outputs of respective pixel columns to a bus line. Each buffer comprises ‘odd’ and ‘even’ S&H/CDS circuits, which process the pixel outputs of odd and even rows, respectively. Each S&H/CDS circuit subtracts pixel reset level from signal level to produce an output in which correlated noise is suppressed. Each column buffer includes a buffer amplifier which conveys the output to the bus line. A gain amplifier separate from the column buffers is coupled to the bus line such that it amplifies the outputs of a multiple column buffers.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Teledyne Licensing, LLCInventors: John C. Stevens, Adam O. Lee, Stefan C. Lauxtermann, Atul Joshi
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Publication number: 20100127346Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one capacitor, an active circuit and a power plane. The substrate has a first cavity formed through a first surface to a first depth and a second cavity formed through a second surface to a second depth. The first and second cavities forming a via hole through the substrate. The at least one capacitor includes a first conductive material layer deposited in the via hole, a first isolation material layer deposited over the first conductive material layer, and a second conductive material layer deposited over the first isolation material layer. The active circuit adjacent the first surface and electrically coupled to the at least one capacitor, and the power plane adjacent the second surface and electrically coupled to the at least one capacitor to provide power conditioning to the active circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey F. DeNatale, Atul Joshi, Per-Olov Pettersson
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Publication number: 20090128385Abstract: A high-order delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter. A plurality of stages are connected to accept an analog input signal and produce a digital output signal. Each stage has a resettable ?-? converter of second order or higher. Resetting each stage before accepting a new input purges the integrators of any information related to the previous input, allowing step inputs to the system. The stability of the converter is ensured using local feedback loops at each stage. Each stage provides a digital representation of a portion of the analog input signal. A decimation filter receives the digital signals from the stages and arranges them into the digital output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Atul Joshi, Hakan Durmus
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Publication number: 20090090846Abstract: An imaging system includes a row and column array of active pixels, each having an associated pitch. In response to respective control signals, each pixel outputs a reset level which includes noise components, or a signal level which includes signal and noise components. Multiple column buffers, each having a pitch equal to or less than that of a pixel, convey the outputs of respective pixel columns to a bus line. Each buffer comprises ‘odd’ and ‘even’ S&H/CDS circuits, which process the pixel outputs of odd and even rows, respectively. Each S&H/CDS circuit subtracts pixel reset level from signal level to produce an output in which correlated noise is suppressed. Each column buffer includes a buffer amplifier which conveys the output to the bus line. A gain amplifier separate from the column buffers is coupled to the bus line such that it amplifies the outputs of a multiple column buffers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: John C. Stevens, Adam O. Lee, Stefan C. Lauxtermann, Atul Joshi
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Publication number: 20090009642Abstract: A fast-settling line driver circuit capable of high-speed operation. The line driver is particularly well-suited for operation in a high-resolution imaging system. The line driver circuit comprises a signal amplifier that is configured in a negative feedback loop and connected to a bus line through a switch network. The switch network is disposed inside the feedback loop while the line driver is transmitting a signal onto the bus line. This configuration reduces the settling time of the line driver by substantially eliminating the effect of the switch resistance on the RC time constant. The line driver also comprises offset cancellation and presettle circuits that improve the integrity of the output signal and reduce the power consumption of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Atul Joshi, Hakan Durmus, Vincent M. Douence
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Publication number: 20080218614Abstract: An imaging system implementing a scheme for enhancing the dynamic range of the device. An array of radiation detecting pixels produces an output in response to a stimulus. The signal from each pixel is read once for evaluation. If the voltage at an individual pixel satisfies a programmed condition, such as exceeding a predetermined threshold voltage at a particular time, that pixel is reset and begins producing an output signal anew. If the pixel output signal does not satisfy the condition, it is allowed to continue producing the signal without being reset. After the evaluation read, all of the pixels are then read row by row into a buffer and digitally processed. A memory register tracks which pixels have been reset, and the corresponding output signals are adjusted accordingly. This scheme allows the system to process input signals across a broader range of intensity without losing information due to pixel saturation or sacrificing sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Atul Joshi, David Chiaverini, Vincent Douence
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Publication number: 20080079704Abstract: Embodiments of a read-out integrated circuit (ROIC) include a plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell includes a bias subsystem, a reset switch, at least one integration capacitor, and at least one read switch. A focal plane array includes a plurality of photo detectors disposed in a grid and a ROIC. A column buffer includes a first buffer subsystem, a feedback subsystem, a first and second correlated double sampling subsystem, and a second buffer subsystem. A ROIC includes at least one integration subsystem having a transistor subsection, a poly silicon layer, and a plurality of active layer sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Atul Joshi, Angelika Kononenko, David J. Chiaverini, Gananath Wijeratne, John C. Stevens, Selim Eminoglu, William E. Tennant