Patents by Inventor Dennis Seguine
Dennis Seguine 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: 20230188135Abstract: One inductive sensor is configured to maintain a fixed frequency in a resonant circuit. One apparatus includes an inductance-to-digital converter (LDC). The LDC includes a digital filter to measure an inductance change of a sensor and convert the inductance change to a digital value. The LDC further includes a digital control loop to maintain a fixed frequency in the sensor. The sensor forms an oscillator in the digital control loop. An output of the digital control loop is representative of the inductance change of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Paul WALSH, Kofi MAKINWA, Matheus PIMENTA, Çagri GÜRLEYÜK, Dermot MACSWEENEY, Daniel O KEEFFE, Dennis SEGUINE
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Patent number: 9998105Abstract: A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors and the switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a differential signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Hans Klein, Bruce Byrkett, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Kendall Castor-Perry, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla
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Patent number: 9948286Abstract: A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors and the switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a differential signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Hans Klein, Bruce Byrkett, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Kendall Castor-Perry, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla
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Patent number: 9831864Abstract: A first portion of a programmable switched capacitor block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second portion of the programmable switched capacitor block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A first switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a second switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on a type of analog function that is to be provided. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the first switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function operates on a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the first and second switches when the analog function operates on a differential signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Bruce Byrkett, Hans Klein, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla, Kendall Castor-Perry, Onur Ozbek
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Publication number: 20160118973Abstract: A first portion of a programmable switched capacitor block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second portion of the programmable switched capacitor block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A first switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a second switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on a type of analog function that is to be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Bruce Byrkett, Hans Klein, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla, Kendall Castor-Perry, Onur Ozbek
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Patent number: 9250299Abstract: A sensor system comprising a plurality of sensors configured to produce an output based on at least one condition and isolated from a measurement circuit is described. The isolation circuit may be configurable to output an analog signal within the measurement range of a measurement signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Archana Yarlagadda, Derek Richardson, Gaurang Kavaiya, Dennis Seguine, Mark Hastings
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Publication number: 20150349768Abstract: A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Eashwar Thiagarajan, Harold Kutz, Jaskarn Singh Johal, Erhan Hancioglu, Hans Klein, Bruce Byrkett, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine, Kendall Castor-Perry, Monte Mar, Gajender Rohilla
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Patent number: 8902173Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for determining a deflection of a moveable conductive plate that is moved over a capacitive sensing device. The method may include moving the moveable conductive plate over sensor elements of the capacitive sensing device, and determining the deflection of the moveable conductive plate. In determining the deflection, a deflection magnitude and a deflection direction may be determined by calculating a vector of x- and y-directions or a vector of a radius and an angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8816704Abstract: A method includes generating a correction value for a capacitive sensor based on a difference between a capacitance of the capacitive sensor and a capacitance of at least one other capacitive sensor when an input to the capacitive sensor and the at least one other capacitive sensor is absent. The method further includes generating a compensated capacitance value for the capacitive sensor based on applying the correction value to a difference between the capacitance of the capacitive sensor when the input is absent and another capacitance of the capacitive sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8643519Abstract: A system for the calibration of a programmable system-on-a-chip is described. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a system that calibrates a programmable analog block in a system-on-a-chip without the use of external components.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Harold Kutz, Warren Synder, Bert Sullam, Dennis Seguine, Gajender Rohilla, Eashwar Thiagarajan
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Patent number: 8487655Abstract: A system and apparatus are described for providing greater flexibility and performance in a mixed-signal array through improved and highly configurable routing, control elements and signal processing capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Harold Kutz, Timothy Williams, Bert Sullam, Warren S. Snyder, James Shutt, Bruce Byrkett, Monte Mar, Eashwar Thiagarajan, Nathan Kohagen, David G. Wright, Mark Hastings, Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8299850Abstract: A programmable device includes an operational amplifier and circuitry. The operational amplifier is configured to generate an output voltage based on input voltages at input terminals thereof. The circuitry is configured to provide the input voltages to the operational amplifier. The configuration of the circuitry allows the programmable device to implement discrete-time or continuous-time functions. The circuitry includes a resistor network and a capacitor network configured to be selectively coupled to the operational amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Harold Kutz, Warren Snyder, Monte Mar, Dennis Seguine, Gajender Rohilla, Eashwar Thiagarajan
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Patent number: 8179056Abstract: Remote lighting control methods, devices and systems are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention pertains to a light device. The light device includes a light source for emitting light and a control circuit for setting an intensity level of the light source based on receipt of control data via a power line when the light device is electrically coupled to the power line. The control data is generated in response to user input to an input panel of a remote lighting control module for the light device. In addition, the light device comprises a unique address associated with a region on the input panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8125360Abstract: A system for the calibration of a programmable system-on-a-chip is described. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a system that calibrates a programmable analog block in a system-on-a-chip without the use of external components.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Harold Kutz, Warren Synder, Bert Sullam, Dennis Seguine, Gajender Rohilla, Eashwar Thiagarajan
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Patent number: 8111097Abstract: A programmable system includes a programmable analog device including an operational amplifier to generate an output voltage based on input voltages at terminals of the operational amplifier. The programmable system also includes a system controller to direct the programmable analog device to reconfigure analog circuitry providing the input voltages to the operational amplifier. The reconfiguration of the analog circuitry allows the programmable analog device to implement discrete-time or continuous-time functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Harold Kutz, Warren Snyder, Monte Mar, Dennis Seguine, Gajender Rohilla, Eashwar Thiagarajan
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Patent number: 8089384Abstract: A multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to operate in a plurality of modes.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Williams, James H. Shutt, Warren Snyder, Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8089383Abstract: A multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to operate in a plurality of modes.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Williams, James H. Shutt, Warren Snyder, Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 8072230Abstract: Disclosed is method for compensating for variation in the capacitance between multiple capacitive sensors. Prior to sensing operations, baseline capacitance values can be acquired for all sensors. A correction factor can be calculated based on such baseline values. During sensing operations (run-time), variations in capacitance from baseline values can be modified by appropriate correction factors. Sensitivity between sensors can thus be made more uniform.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Dennis Seguine
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Publication number: 20100283647Abstract: A multi-mode digital-to-analog converter (DAC) configured to operate in a plurality of modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Timothy J. Williams, James H. Shutt, Warren Snyder, Dennis Seguine
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Patent number: 7761845Abstract: A method for parameterizing a user module. A first design application corresponding to a parameter of a user module is accessed, wherein the user module is a pre-configured electronic design to be implemented on a microcontroller. The parameter is adjusted within the first design application to derive parameterized data. In response to a command, the parameterized data is automatically loaded into a second design application.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Jon Perrin, Dennis Seguine