Patents by Inventor David Daly
David Daly 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: 20130197753Abstract: An interface and corresponding method, where the interface is connected via a first connection to a factory data bus of a vehicle which transports signals according to a first data format, and further connected via a second connection to a data channel of the aftermarket component which transports signals according to a second data format. The interface identifies a factory data bus type corresponding to the factory data bus, out of a plurality of potential factory data bus types. The interface receives digital signals from the aftermarket component via the second connection, the digital signals being in the second data format which corresponds to the aftermarket component. The interface translates the digital signals into the first data format which corresponds to the identified factory bus type. The interface transmits the translated digital signals in the first data format to the vehicle via the first connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicants: Metra Electronics Corporation, Circuit Works, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20120271485Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicants: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CIRCUIT WORKS, INC.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 8285446Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignees: Circuit Works, Inc., Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 8214105Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignees: Metra Electronics Corporation, Circuit Works, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110295463Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicants: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CIRCUIT WORKS, INC.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Patent number: 8014920Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110046816Abstract: An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicants: CIRCUIT WORKS, INC., METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20110046788Abstract: A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicants: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, CIRCUIT WORKS INC.Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20070125885Abstract: Spray apparatus for cleaning inter alia toilet bowls comprises a spray head connected through a water hose to a pressurised source of water. The spray head includes a casing formed with an opening to receive one end of the water hose and an outlet nozzle form which water under pressure can leave the housing. A hand operated valve is provided for selectively enabling or preventing the flow of water through the outlet nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: David Daly, Alan Ennis
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Patent number: 7177730Abstract: An installation kit for adapting a vehicle for installation of an after-market autosound head units includes a panel having a standard-sized receptacle for receiving the aftermarket stereo. A user interface is provided on the front surface of the panel, by which a user can operate a climate control system of the vehicle. A controller is disposed at a back surface of the panel and is adapted to control the climate control system in accordance with user input to the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventors: Charles David Daly, R Spencer Quilling, II
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Publication number: 20040217860Abstract: A wall control unit for a movable barrier operator sends baseband signals over a wire connection to a head unit of a movable barrier operator to command the movable barrier to perform barrier operator functions. The wall control unit has a wall control unit port for connection to the wire connection. A first switch sends a barrier command signal to the head unit commanding the head unit to open or close a movable barrier. A second switch commands the head unit to provide energization to a light source. An infrared detector causes a command signal to be sent to the head unit to control the illumination state of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ergun, Thomas Brookbank, Sandor Goldner, David Daly
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Patent number: 6737968Abstract: A wall control unit for a movable barrier operator sends baseband signals over a wire connection to a head unit of a movable barrier operator to command the movable barrier to perform barrier operator functions. The wall control unit has a wall control unit port for connection to the wire connection. A first switch sends a barrier command signal to the head unit commanding the head unit to open or close a movable barrier. A second switch commands the head unit to provide energization to a light source. An infrared detector causes a command signal to be sent to the head unit to control the illumination state of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Ergun, Thomas Brookbank, Sandor Goldner, David Daly
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Patent number: 4945229Abstract: A fiber optic receiver of the type having a sensor, a pre-amplifier and a post-amplifier, includes a first printed circuit board with connection of the post-amplifier therewith and having a matable connector thereon for obtaining power for operation of the post-amplfier. A second printed circuit board is supported by the first printed circuit in intersecting geometric relation to the first printed circuit board and is electrically connected therewith for obtaining power for operation of the pre-amplifier. The pre-amplifier and the sensor are mounted on the second printed circuit board and are electrically interconnected thereon. The receiver further includes a channel for detecting the presence of the carrier of energy incident on the sensor incorporation a differential peak detector circuit. A transmitter may be incorporated to provide a fiber optic transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1988Date of Patent: July 31, 1990Assignee: Thomas & Betts CorporationInventors: C. David Daly, Ben Khoshnood