Patents by Inventor Brian Redman
Brian Redman 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: 9942371Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Publication number: 20160227008Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 9313310Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Publication number: 20150341479Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Patent number: 9100490Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: VTech Telecommunications LimitedInventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Publication number: 20110255072Abstract: A lidar pulse is time resolved in ways that avoid costly, fragile, bulky, high-voltage vacuum devices—and also costly, awkward optical remappers or pushbroom layouts—to provide preferably 3D volumetric imaging from a single pulse, or full-3D volumetric movies. Delay lines or programmed circuits generate time-resolution sweep signals, ideally digital. Preferably, discrete 2D photodiode and transimpedance-amplifier arrays replace a continuous 1D streak-tube cathode. For each pixel a memory-element array forms range bins. An intermediate optical buffer with low, well-controlled capacitance avoids corruption of input signal by these memories.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Aret? AssociatesInventors: Andrew Griffis, Gregory Fetzer, Brian Redman, David Sitter, Asher Gelbart
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Patent number: 7830442Abstract: A lidar pulse is time resolved in ways that avoid costly, fragile, bulky, high-voltage vacuum devices—and also costly, awkward optical remappers or pushbroom layouts—to provide preferably 3D volumetric imaging from a single pulse, or full-3D volumetric movies. Delay lines or programmed circuits generate time-resolution sweep signals, ideally digital. Preferably, discrete 2D photodiode and transimpedance-amplifier arrays replace a continuous 1D streak-tube cathode. For each pixel a memory-element array forms range bins. An intermediate optical buffer with low, well-controlled capacitance avoids corruption of input signal by these memories.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Areté AssociatesInventors: Andrew Griffis, Gregory Fetzer, Brian Redman, David Sitter, Asher Gelbart
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Patent number: 7675610Abstract: Ladar systems and methods are provided. One embodiment is a ladar system comprising: a chirp generator for generating a chirped waveform; a laser for transmitting a light signal toward a target, the light signal being modulated by the chirped waveform; and a photon-counting sensor for receiving a temporally-modulated photon stream corresponding to the modulated light signal being reflected from the target and toward the ladar system, the photon-counting sensor gated relative to the chirped waveform.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Brian Redman, William C. Ruff, Barry L. Stann
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Publication number: 20080246944Abstract: Ladar systems and methods are provided. One embodiment is a ladar system comprising: a chirp generator for generating a chirped waveform; a laser for transmitting a light signal toward a target, the light signal being modulated by the chirped waveform; and a photon-counting sensor for receiving a temporally-modulated photon stream corresponding to the modulated light signal being reflected from the target and toward the ladar system, the photon-counting sensor gated relative to the chirped waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Brian Redman, William C. Ruff, Barry L. Stann
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Publication number: 20070165834Abstract: A communications device having a user configurable speakerphone feature is provided. A user may be provided with a plurality of selectable settings for configuring the operation of a microphone or the processing of speech. For example, a user may select settings to filter ambient noise for a cleaner sound or increase a microphone's sensitivity in a conference call environment. In one embodiment, the user may select a setting that changes a microphone level or microphone operating range. When the microphone detects speech, the speech may be processed in accordance with user selected processing settings. For example, a user may select settings to specify a gain control, a frequency response, or an activity threshold. Thus, a user may configure a speakerphone to improve sound quality on the receiving end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Brian Redman, Reza Ahmadian-Yazdi
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Publication number: 20060151207Abstract: An RF shielding liner. The RF shielding liner is configured to be installed or sandwiched between a lid and a frame of an electronic apparatus. The frame includes at least two compartments separated by partition walls. The RF shielding liner is made of conductive materials and includes a plurality of protrusions on at least one side. When the lid covers the frames to form an enclosure, the plurality of protrusions of the RF shielding liner are deformed against the tops of the partition walls, thereby forming a Faraday Cage necessary for preventing the escape of unwanted radio emissions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Brian Redman, Yat Yu
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Publication number: 20040119838Abstract: A lidar pulse is time resolved in ways that avoid costly, fragile, bulky, high-voltage vacuum devices—and also costly, awkward optical remappers or pushbroom layouts—to provide preferably 3D volumetric imaging from a single pulse, or full-3D volumetric movies. Delay lines or programmed circuits generate time-resolution sweep signals, ideally digital. Preferably, discrete 2D photodiode and transimpedance-amplifier arrays replace a continuous 1D streak-tube cathode. For each pixel a memory-element array forms range bins. An intermediate optical buffer with low, well-controlled capacitance avoids corruption of input signal by these memories.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Andrew Griffis, Gregory Fetzer, Brian Redman, David Sitter, Asher Gelbart
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Patent number: 5536905Abstract: A self secured housing includes a frame with openings, a first cover disposed on a first side of the frame and mechanically coupled to a plurality of semi flexible first fingers that are arranged for disposal in the openings with some of the semi flexible first fingers having a concave interlocking detail, and a second cover disposed on a second side of the frame and mechanically coupled to a plurality of semi flexible second fingers that are similarly arranged for disposal in the openings. The second fingers are further arranged to urge a corresponding one of the first fingers toward a side of the opening and engage the convex interlocking detail with the concave interlocking detail, thereby securing the frame between the first cover and the second cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Brian Redman, Poh C. Low, Yiu-Kwong Chan
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Patent number: 5463531Abstract: An electronics housing that is compliant with a type II PCMCIA standard includes a frame (101) and coupled thereto a first and a second cover (103, 137), a connector (121) with a body (123) and a plurality of terminals (131), and a carrier (111) with a first side (113) and a second side (115). The first cover (103) includes an interior surface (105) with the carrier (111) disposed adjacent thereto and an interface surface (107). The body (123) is disposed adjacent to the interface surface (107) and includes a plurality of openings (129) extending through the body. The plurality of terminals (131) each includes a receptacle (133) and an integral contact (135) where the receptacle is disposed within the opening and the integral contact extends from the body and is formed to be mechanically coupled to the second side (115).Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1994Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Low P. Choon, Brian Redman
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Patent number: D355173Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Assignee: MotorolaInventors: William E. Fenton, Roman P. Rak, Brian Redman
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Patent number: D364624Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: William E. Fenton, Brian Redman, Roman P. Rak
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Patent number: D371560Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: William E. Fenton, Brian Redman