Patents by Inventor Doug Hawks

Doug Hawks 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: 20200006024
    Abstract: A method of mitigating self-actuation of a switch may comprise generating a tracking signal, based on an input signal that the switch is configured to convey, and combining the tracking signal with an actuating signal to generate a modified actuating signal. The actuating signal may be configured to change a state of the switch from a first state (e.g., ON) to a second state (e.g., OFF). The method further comprises selectively applying the modified actuating signal to a gate of the switch. A switch self-actuation mitigation system may comprise a first coupling device for electrically couple an AC component of a first signal to a node, where the first signal is applied a switch input. The system may further comprise a second coupling device configured to electrically couple an actuating signal to the node, and a driving device configured to selectively couple the node to a gate of the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Doug Hawk
  • Patent number: 7698644
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying sticky notes on a phone are provided. The system for displaying sticky notes on a phone includes a processing system and a controller. The processing system includes a processor that is coupled to a display icon and user input device, to enter and display the sticky notes on the phone. The controller classifies the entered sticky notes on the basis of the action to be performed on them. These sticky notes may be classified, based on user identification associated with a multi-user phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Hawk, Cullen Jennings, Richard Tywoniak
  • Publication number: 20090315163
    Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor die packages comprising flexible modules having passive components, with the flexible modules and one or more semiconductor dice disposed in a stacked relationship, systems using the same, and methods of making the same. In one exemplary package embodiment, one or more semiconductor dice are disposed on a leadframe that is disposed in a stacked relationship with the flexible module. In another embodiment, one or more semiconductor dice are attached to a surface of a flexible module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Terry Johnson, Doug Hawks, Yong Liu
  • Publication number: 20090315162
    Abstract: Semiconductor die packages, methods of making said packages, and systems using said packages are disclosed. An exemplary package comprises at least one semiconductor die disposed on one surface of a leadframe and electrically coupled to at least one conductive region of the leadframe, and at least one passive electrical component disposed on the other surface of a leadframe and electrically coupled to at least one conductive region of the leadframe. Molding material is disposed over the at least one passive electrical component to provide a molded passive component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Yong Liu, Yumin Liu, Terry Johnson, Doug Hawks
  • Publication number: 20060239248
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying sticky notes on a phone are provided. The system for displaying sticky notes on a phone includes a processing system and a controller. The processing system includes a processor that is coupled to a display icon and user input device, to enter and display the sticky notes on the phone. The controller classifies the entered sticky notes on the basis of the action to be performed on them. These sticky notes may be classified, based on user identification associated with a multi-user phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Hawk, Cullen Jennings, Richard Tywoniak