Patents by Inventor Carrie Boone

Carrie Boone 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).

  • Dynamically configurable portable computer system
    Patent number: 5014193
    Abstract: A dynamically configurable computer system which includes apparatus for storing former and sensed current system configuration data and for automatically reconfiguring the system without user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Paul M. Garner, Carrie Boone, Darren J. Cepulis
  • Apparatus for reducing computer system power consumption
    Patent number: 4980836
    Abstract: A battery powered computer system monitors the address bus to determine when selected peripheral devices have not been accessed for a preset amount of time. When the preset amount of time has passed the system powers itself down and stops the system clock, placing it in a standby mode. The system is awakened by depressing a standby switch, unless there is insufficient energy in the batteries, under which circumstances an AC power source must be connected before the system can be awakened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Carter, Paul M. Garner, Darren J. Cepulis, Carrie Boone
  • Apparatus for reducing computer system power consumption
    Patent number: RE36189
    Abstract: A battery powered computer system monitors the address bus to determine when selected peripheral devices have not been accessed for a preset amount of time. When the preset amount of time has passed the system powers itself down and stops the system clock, placing it in a standby mode. The system is awakened by depressing a standby switch, unless there is insufficient energy in the batteries, under which circumstances an AC power source must be connected before the system can be awakened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Carter, Paul M. Garner, Darren J. Cepulis, Carrie Boone