Patents by Inventor Corey Metsker
Corey Metsker 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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Publication number: 20190187800Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a display screen having a plurality of light emitting diodes emitting visible light and at least one infra-red energy-emitting element. An infra-red photo detector receives infra-red energy emitted by the infra-red energy-emitting element and reflected by a person within a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the infra-red photo detector. The electronic processor receives signals from the infra-red photo detector. The electronic processor determines, based on the signals, a position of a body part of the person within the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: ALEXANDER KLEMENT, COREY METSKER
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Patent number: 10251129Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Clark Carty, Corey Metsker, Chad Jones, Robert Bowser
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Patent number: 9137750Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first transmitter, a second transmitter, and logic coupled to the first transmitter and the second transmitter. The logic is operable to limit a time period the second transmitter is able to transmit while the first transmitter is transmitting.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Blosco, Stephen Joseph McCarthy, Corey Metsker
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Patent number: 9031020Abstract: In an example embodiment, a wireless device, such as an access point, employs multiple radios that operate on the same or overlapping channels. For example, the wireless device can be upgraded with a new radio that is compatible with a newer protocol to provide service to newer clients that are capable of employing the new protocol, while also providing backwards compatibility to legacy clients.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Paul Kirchenbauer, Neil Robert Diener, Corey Metsker, Fred J. Anderson
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Patent number: 8706060Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first transmitter, a second transmitter, and logic coupled to the first transmitter and the second transmitter. The logic is operable to limit a time period the second transmitter is able to transmit while the first transmitter is transmitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Blosco, Stephen Joseph McCarthy, Corey Metsker
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Publication number: 20140105092Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first transmitter, a second transmitter, and logic coupled to the first transmitter and the second transmitter. The logic is operable to limit a time period the second transmitter is able to transmit while the first transmitter is transmitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Blosco, Stephen Joseph McCarthy, Corey Metsker
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Publication number: 20140086156Abstract: In an example embodiment, a wireless device, such as an access point, employs multiple radios that operate on the same or overlapping channels. For example, the wireless device can be upgraded with a new radio that is compatible with a newer protocol to provide service to newer clients that are capable of employing the new protocol, while also providing backwards compatibility to legacy clients.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Paul KIRCHENBAUER, Neil Robert Diener, Corey Metsker, Fred J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20130329619Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Clark CARTY, Corey METSKER, Chad Jones, Robert BOWSER
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Patent number: 8537735Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bowser, Clark Carty, Corey Metsker, Chad Jones
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Patent number: 8410641Abstract: In one embodiment, a signal detector is coupled to an external power source. The signal detector is configured to ascertain whether a predetermined signal was received from the external power source. Control logic is coupled to the signal detector and to the external power source. The control logic is responsive to the signal detector to determine a characteristic of the external power source based on whether the signal detector detected the predetermined signal. The characteristics of the external power supply can be determined based on the frequency, amplitude and duration of a signal received from the power injector. This enables the control logic to determine the power available from an unknown power supply and to configure a device to operate accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Chad Jones, Corey Metsker
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Publication number: 20110280170Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Robert BOWSER, Clark Carty, Corey Metsker, Chad Jones
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Patent number: 8023444Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bowser, Clark Carty, Corey Metsker, Chad Jones
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Publication number: 20110156692Abstract: In one embodiment, a signal detector is coupled to an external power source. The signal detector is configured to ascertain whether a predetermined signal was received from the external power source. Control logic is coupled to the signal detector and to the external power source. The control logic is responsive to the signal detector to determine a characteristic of the external power source based on whether the signal detector detected the predetermined signal. The characteristics of the external power supply can be determined based on the frequency, amplitude and duration of a signal received from the power injector. This enables the control logic to determine the power available from an unknown power supply and to configure a device to operate accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Chad JONES, Corey Metsker
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Patent number: 7915761Abstract: In one embodiment, a signal detector is coupled to an external power source. The signal detector is configured to ascertain whether a predetermined signal was received from the external power source. Control logic is coupled to the signal detector and to the external power source. The control logic is responsive to the signal detector to determine a characteristic of the external power source based on whether the signal detector detected the predetermined signal. The characteristics of the external power supply can be determined based on the frequency, amplitude and duration of a signal received from the power injector. This enables the control logic to determine the power available from an unknown power supply and to configure a device to operate accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Chad Jones, Corey Metsker
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Publication number: 20100285760Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first transmitter, a second transmitter, and logic coupled to the first transmitter and the second transmitter. The logic is operable to limit a time period the second transmitter is able to transmit while the first transmitter is transmitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: John Blosco, Stephen Joseph McCarthy, Corey Metsker
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Patent number: 7760024Abstract: A system and method for increasing accuracy of transmitter power detection over a larger range of output power levels wherein a diode detector is followed by a series cascade of 2 op amps. The first op amp functions as a differential/buffer amplifier, which improves temperature performance. The second op amp has two selectable gain factors. The output of the second op amp is routed to the ADC. A single control line is connected to a controllable switching device that configures the second op amp for high gain or low gain.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, IncInventors: Petros Giatis, Gerald B. Johnson, Franklin D. Simon, Jr., Corey Metsker
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Patent number: 7659701Abstract: In an example embodiment, a primary power supply having an input, an output and a mode selection input. The mode selection input is operative to switch the power supply between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. While in the first mode of operation voltage is regulated within a predefined criterion. While in the second mode of operation, voltage at the output is allowed to vary beyond the predefined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Corey Metsker, Edward Frederick Wright
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Publication number: 20100002610Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Robert Bowser, Clark Carty, Corey Metsker, Chad Jones
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Patent number: 7643495Abstract: A switching interface comprising a switch having an input and a plurality of outputs, and a memory associated with the switch. The switch is adapted to receive a packet from the input, the packet to be forwarded to a destination device coupled to a one of the plurality of outputs. The switch is responsive to store the packet in the associated memory. The switch is further responsive to a signal from the destination device to forward the packet from the associated memory to the destination device through the one of the plurality of outputs. Optionally, the switching interface may further comprise a packet encryption engine coupled between the input and the associated memory. Typically, the output devices coupled to the plurality of outputs will each have its own separate encryption process; in these scenarios the encryption engine will have logic for determining the appropriate encryption for the output device.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: Corey Metsker
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Patent number: 7589435Abstract: In one embodiment, a powered device is configured to determine module population and the appropriate power requirements for installed modules. The power requirements can be communicated to the power sourcing equipment for the powered device. Optionally, the powered device can receive data representative of available power from the power sourcing equipment and the powered device is responsive to operate accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Corey Metsker, James Amos, Edward Wright, Chad Jones