Patents by Inventor Donald William Metzger

Donald William Metzger 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).

  • Publication number: 20210385117
    Abstract: Analysis of signal spectrum within a defined time period is performed by storing a signal sample, providing a displayable representation of the signal, and providing a detailed representation or analysis of a portion of the signal sample. An electromagnetic signal is received and corresponding data is stored. A signature characteristic of the signal is identified by examining general file characteristics, such as RF data and header file information. Time and frequency characteristics of the signal are determined and digital I/Q signal data are processed. A selection of a portion of the received electromagnetic field is identified and vector signal processing is applied to create a second set of similar plots, corresponding to the identified selected portion to provide simultaneous display in two display windows, with the second display window displaying the identified selected portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: David E. ERISMAN, Donald William Metzger
  • Patent number: 6230106
    Abstract: A method of characterizing a device under test involves the steps of first inserting a calibration standard in a test setup. Second, a calibration signal is applied to the test setup. Third, a number of vector error correction coefficients are determined. Fourth, the device under test is inserted in the test setup. Fifth, a non-sinusoidal signal is applied to the test setup. Sixth, a response to the non-sinusoidal signal is measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Modulation Instruments
    Inventor: Donald William Metzger