Patents by Inventor Chris DeVries

Chris DeVries 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).

  • Patent number: 6983136
    Abstract: A Method for filter tuning using direct digital sub-sampling is provided. The tuning is accomplished in the digital domain by determining the filter characteristics from the shape of the transfer function. The input signal (1) is passed through the filter (3) and is then sub-sampled by and Analog-to-digital Converter (ADC) (5). The sub-sampled signal (6) is then processed in the digital domain using a digital circuit (7) that is used to determine the center frequency (Fc) and Quality factor (Q) and/or other important filter parameters. The Fc, Q and/or other important filter parameters are then adjusted by generating digital control signals (8) that can be converted to analog signals (10) using Digital-to-analog Converters (DACs) (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Eno Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Mason, Chris DeVries
  • Publication number: 20030054783
    Abstract: A Method for filter tuning using direct digital sub-sampling is provided. The tuning is accomplished in the digital domain by determining the filter characteristics from the shape of the transfer function. The input signal (1) is passed through the filter (3) and is then sub-sampled by and Analog-to-digital Converter (ADC) (5). The sub-sampled signal (6) is then processed in the digital domain using a digital circuit (7) that is used to determine the center frequency (Fc) and Quality factor (Q) and/or other important filter parameters. The Fc, Q and/or other important filter parameters are then adjusted by generating digital control signals (8) that can be converted to analog signals (10) using Digital-to-analog Converters (DACs) (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ralph Mason, Chris DeVries