Patents by Inventor Charles Russell Simmers

Charles Russell Simmers 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).

  • Application of split- and dual-screen LCD panel design in cellular phones
    Patent number: 5841431
    Abstract: An apparatus for conserving power in information devices with dual functions. A single display panel is logically split into two sub-panels. Each sub-panel can be powered up or down separately as is required by the function of the device. The display panel has a plurality of improved segment drivers which are provided power signals enabling the set of segment drivers corresponding to a sub-panel to be separately powered. In systems with two separate display panels, each of the panels may be powered up or down by the use of similar improved segment drivers as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles Russell Simmers