Patents by Inventor Craig Chaiken
Craig Chaiken 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: 11663106Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor, a visual indicator, and a management controller communicatively coupled to the processor and the visual indicator and configured to perform out of band management of the information handling system, the management controller further configured to, responsive to receiving an indication from the processor that the information handling system is attempting to enter a standby mode and prior to the information handling system entering the standby mode, cause the visual indicator to generate a visual indication that the information handling system is attempting to enter the standby mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Adolfo S. Montero, Siva Subramaniam Rajan
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Publication number: 20220269574Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor, a visual indicator, and a management controller communicatively coupled to the processor and the visual indicator and configured to perform out of band management of the information handling system, the management controller further configured to, responsive to receiving an indication from the processor that the information handling system is attempting to enter a standby mode and prior to the information handling system entering the standby mode, cause the visual indicator to generate a visual indication that the information handling system is attempting to enter the standby mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig CHAIKEN, Adolfo S. MONTERO, Siva Subramaniam RAJAN
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Patent number: 11281472Abstract: An information handling system includes a basic input/output system having a virtual advanced configuration and power interface device. A processor may download a device driver for a particular virtual advanced configuration and power interface device, wherein the device driver includes a code for a security feature and a signed file that includes a list of identifiers of compromised information handling systems. The processor may determine whether the information handling system is compromised based on the list of identifiers of compromised information handling systems in the signed file, and execute the code for the security feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Balasingh P. Samuel, Steven Downum
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Publication number: 20210240490Abstract: An information handling system includes a basic input/output system having a virtual advanced configuration and power interface device. A processor may download a device driver for a particular virtual advanced configuration and power interface device, wherein the device driver includes a code for a security feature and a signed file that includes a list of identifiers of compromised information handling systems. The processor may determine whether the information handling system is compromised based on the list of identifiers of compromised information handling systems in the signed file, and execute the code for the security feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Balasingh P. Samuel, Steven Downum
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Patent number: 11023302Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that may be implemented to detect and capture information related to host system hang events which may occur during booted and in-band operation of an information handling system, e.g., for further analysis such as debugging. The disclosed methods and systems may be employed to monitor for behavior that is indicative of the occurrence of a host processing device system hang event that occurs while a host operating system is booted and running on the host processing device. Information regarding the nature and/or cause of a detected system hang event may be captured and stored for further analysis and/or for identifying a corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bryan Thornley, Adolfo S. Montero, Ed Benyukhis, Craig Chaiken
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Patent number: 10782900Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating and/or modifying memory configuration settings (e.g., such as memory timing and memory drive voltage) for use at selected and/or varying memory temperature/s. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to create a relationship between optimized memory configuration settings for different memory temperatures during burn-in testing and/or on an ad-hoc basis.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Michael Arms, Vinod Makhija, Stephen Cooper
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Publication number: 20200073568Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating and/or modifying memory configuration settings (e.g., such as memory timing and memory drive voltage) for use at selected and/or varying memory temperature/s. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to create a relationship between optimized memory configuration settings for different memory temperatures during burn-in testing and/or on an ad-hoc basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Michael Arms, Vinod Makhija, Stephen Cooper
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Publication number: 20190278651Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that may be implemented to detect and capture information related to host system hang events which may occur during booted and in-band operation of an information handling system, e.g., for further analysis such as debugging. The disclosed methods and systems may be employed to monitor for behavior that is indicative of the occurrence of a host processing device system hang event that occurs while a host operating system is booted and running on the host processing device. Information regarding the nature and/or cause of a detected system hang event may be captured and stored for further analysis and/or for identifying a corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Bryan Thornley, Adolfo S. Montero, Ed Benyukhis, Craig Chaiken
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Patent number: 7865773Abstract: A method, device, and system including built-in self tests for a communication bus device is disclosed. In one form, a method of testing a device operable to be coupled to a communication port an information handling system includes accessing a configuration descriptor of a first device operable to be coupled to a communication bus of an information handling system. The method can also include detecting a self-test descriptor associated with the configuration descriptor and testing a portion of the first device using test information associated with the self-test descriptor. The device and system can include logic to perform the methods described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Dell Products, LPInventors: Bryan J. Thornley, Craig Chaiken, Vinod Makhija, Andrew O'Rourke
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Publication number: 20090319828Abstract: A method, device, and system including built-in self tests for a communication bus device is disclosed. In one form, a method of testing a device operable to be coupled to a communication port an information handling system includes accessing a configuration descriptor of a first device operable to be coupled to a communication bus of an information handling system. The method can also include detecting a self-test descriptor associated with the configuration descriptor and testing a portion of the first device using test information associated with the self-test descriptor. The device and system can include logic to perform the methods described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Dell Products, LPInventors: Bryan J. Thornley, Craig Chaiken, Vinod Makhija, Andrew O'Rourke
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Patent number: 7600156Abstract: A method, device, and system including built-in self tests for a communication bus device is disclosed. In one form, a method of testing a device operable to be coupled to a communication port an information handling system includes accessing a configuration descriptor of a first device operable to be coupled to a communication bus of an information handling system. The method can also include detecting a self-test descriptor associated with the configuration descriptor and testing a portion of the first device using test information associated with the self-test descriptor. The device and system can include logic to perform the methods described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Dell Products, LPInventors: Bryan J. Thornley, Craig Chaiken, Vinod Makhija, Andrew O'Rourke
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Publication number: 20080148101Abstract: A method, device, and system including built-in self tests for a communication bus device is disclosed. In one form, a method of testing a device operable to be coupled to a communication port an information handling system includes accessing a configuration descriptor of a first device operable to be coupled to a communication bus of an information handling system. The method can also include detecting a self-test descriptor associated with the configuration descriptor and testing a portion of the first device using test information associated with the self-test descriptor. The device and system can include logic to perform the methods described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LPInventors: Bryan J. Thornley, Craig Chaiken, Vinod Makhija, Andrew O'Rourke
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Patent number: 7366923Abstract: A portable information handling system (IHS) is provided. The portable IHS includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor. The memory device is for storing instructions processable by the processor for determining whether a lid of the portable IHS is closed. Also, the instructions are processable by the processor for, in response to determining that the lid of the portable IHS is closed, determining whether the portable IHS is operating within a substantially sealed case. Moreover, the instructions are processable by the processor for, in response to determining that the portable IHS is operating within a substantially sealed case, reducing the portable IHS power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Adolfo S. Montero
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Patent number: 7337338Abstract: A method and system for allowing a processor to enter low power states in an information handling system (IHS) include detecting an access request for a bus mastering device. The method and system also include in response to failing to detect an access request for the bus mastering device within a period of time, suspending a bus mastering device controller associated with the bus mastering device, wherein the now suspended bus mastering controller no longer prevents the processor from entering low power states.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Muhammed K. Jaber, Adolfo S. Montero
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Patent number: 7272731Abstract: In response to an information handling system (IHS) being inactive, an instruction to place the IHS's processor in a low power state is generated. Also, in response to the instruction, a first value of an operational parameter of the processor is stored. Moreover, the operational parameter of the processor is modified to a second value so that the IHS consumes less power while the processor operates with the operational parameter that is modified to the second value. Further, in response to the IHS not placing the processor in a low power state within a predetermined time period, the operational parameter of the processor is restored to the first value.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Craig Chaiken
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Publication number: 20060230294Abstract: A portable information handling system (“IHS”) is provided. The portable IHS includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor. The memory device is for storing instructions processable by the processor for determining whether a lid of the portable IHS is closed. Also, the instructions are processable by the processor for, in response to determining that the lid of the portable IHS is closed, determining whether the portable IHS is operating within a substantially sealed case. Moreover, the instructions are processable by the processor for, in response to determining that the portable IHS is operating within a substantially sealed case, reducing the portable IHS' power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Adolfo Montero
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Patent number: 7089433Abstract: Information handling system functions performed with an information handling system operating system in a quiescent state, such as ROM flashing, diagnostics BIOS warning screens and hard disc drive backup, are supported through an operating system quiescent state initiated by a simulated power down state which leaves one or more processing components of the information handling system operational. For instance, an operating system utility sets a BIOS flag and pointer so that an ACPI S3 power down state places the operating system in a quiescent state but an S3 suspend call from the operating system is intercepted and a quiescent state function called by the BIOS. Recovery of the operating system from the quiescent state is initiated with the BIOS so that a reboot of the information handling system is avoided.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Muhammed K. Jaber, Kendall C. Witte
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Publication number: 20060080561Abstract: In response to an information handling system (“IHS”) being inactive, an instruction to place the IHS's processor in a low power state is generated. Also, in response to the instruction, a first value of an operational parameter of the processor is stored. Moreover, the operational parameter of the processor is modified to a second value so that the IHS consumes less power while the processor operates with the operational parameter that is modified to the second value. Further, in response to the IHS not placing the processor in a low power state within a predetermined time period, the operational parameter of the processor is restored to the first value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Craig Chaiken
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Publication number: 20050198417Abstract: A method and system for allowing a processor to enter low power states in an information handling system (IHS) includes detecting an access request for a bus mastering device. The method and system also includes in response to failing to detect an access request for the bus mastering device within a period of time, suspending a bus mastering device controller associated with the bus mastering device, wherein the now suspended bus mastering controller no longer prevents the processor from entering low power states.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Muhammed Jaber, Adolfo Montero
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Publication number: 20050071692Abstract: Information handling system functions performed with an information handling system operating system in a quiescent state, such as ROM flashing, diagnostics BIOS warning screens and hard disc drive backup, are supported through an operating system quiescent state initiated by a simulated power down state which leaves one or more processing components of the information handling system operational. For instance, an operating system utility sets a BIOS flag and pointer so that an ACPI S3 power down state places the operating system in a quiescent state but an S3 suspend call from the operating system is intercepted and a quiescent state function called by the BIOS. Recovery of the operating system from the quiescent state is initiated with the BIOS so that a reboot of the information handling system is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Craig Chaiken, Muhammed Jaber, Kendall Witte