Patents by Inventor Erik Charlton
Erik Charlton 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: 11013089Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for bulb detection for a lighting control system. The apparatus includes a lighting control module configured to cause a transmission of a quantity of electrical energy to a lighting circuit of a light fixture electrically connected to the lighting control module. The apparatus includes a detector circuit positioned in the lighting control module. The detector circuit is configured to measure a response of the lighting circuit to the transmission of the quantity of electrical energy. The apparatus also includes a controller in electrical communication with the detector circuit. The controller is specially programmed to correlate the quantity of electrical energy transmitted to the lighting circuit to the response of the lighting circuit. The controller is further programmed to determine the bulb type of a bulb electrically coupled to the lighting circuit of the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Racepoint Energy, LLCInventors: Ryan Aylward, Andreas Wagner, Erik Charlton, William Lark, Jr., Nicholas David Pennycooke
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Publication number: 20190141819Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for bulb detection for a lighting control system. The apparatus includes a lighting control module configured to cause a transmission of a quantity of electrical energy to a lighting circuit of a light fixture electrically connected to the lighting control module. The apparatus includes a detector circuit positioned in the lighting control module. The detector circuit is configured to measure a response of the lighting circuit to the transmission of the quantity of electrical energy. The apparatus also includes a controller in electrical communication with the detector circuit. The controller is specially programmed to correlate the quantity of electrical energy transmitted to the lighting circuit to the response of the lighting circuit. The controller is further programmed to determine the bulb type of a bulb electrically coupled to the lighting circuit of the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Noon Home, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Aylward, Andreas Wagner, Erik Charlton, William Lark, JR., Nicholas David Pennycooke
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Patent number: 10034353Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for bulb detection for a lighting control system. The apparatus includes a lighting control module configured to cause a transmission of a quantity of electrical energy to a lighting circuit of a light fixture electrically connected to the lighting control module. The apparatus includes a detector circuit positioned in the lighting control module. The detector circuit is configured to measure a response of the lighting circuit to the transmission of the quantity of electrical energy. The apparatus also includes a controller in electrical communication with the detector circuit. The controller is specially programmed to correlate the quantity of electrical energy transmitted to the lighting circuit to the response of the lighting circuit. The controller is further programmed to determine the bulb type of a bulb electrically coupled to the lighting circuit of the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Noon Home, Inc.Inventors: William Lark, Jr., Ryan Aylward, Andreas Wagner, Erik Charlton, Nicholas David Pennycooke
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Publication number: 20170146261Abstract: The current application is directed to an intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system in which computational tasks and subcomponents with associated intelligent-thermostat functionalities are distributed to one or more of concealed and visible portions of one or more intelligent thermostats and, in certain implementations, to one or more intermediate boxes. The intelligent thermostats are interconnected to intermediate boxes by wired and/or wireless interfaces and intelligent thermostats intercommunicate with one another by wireless communications. wireless communications include communications through a local router and an ISP, 3G and 4G wireless communications through a mobile service provider. Components of the intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Matthew Lee Rogers, Anthony Michael Fadell, Erik Charlton, Shigefumi Honjo, Yoky Matsuoka, David Sloo, Isabel Thornton
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Patent number: 9513642Abstract: The current application is directed to an intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system in which computational tasks and subcomponents with associated intelligent-thermostat functionalities are distributed to one or more of concealed and visible portions of one or more intelligent thermostats and, in certain implementations, to one or more intermediate boxes. The intelligent thermostats are interconnected to intermediate boxes by wired and/or wireless interfaces and intelligent thermostats intercommunicate with one another by wireless communications. Wireless communications include communications through a local router and an ISP, 3G and 4G wireless communications through a mobile service provider. Components of the intelligent-thermostat-controlled thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Matthew Lee Rogers, Anthony Michael Fadell, Erik Charlton, Shigefumi Honjo, Yoky Matsuoka, David Sloo, Isabel Guenette
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Patent number: 8686944Abstract: The response to the movement of a scroll wheel varies depending upon the application currently being used. The variation can be in ratcheting vs. free wheeling, speed and acceleration. Ratcheting can be automatic in word processing, with free wheeling automatic in photo editing, for example. In another aspect of the invention, text can be highlighted and searched by pressing a button on an input device to activate a search. The search can either be an Internet search or a desktop search. Different manners of activating the button (such as a short press vs. a long press) can be used to select between an Internet and desktop search.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Erik Charlton, Christophe Dayer, Jean-Daniel Zanone, Greg Dizac, Eric Tissot-Dupont, Asif Ashan, Spencer Johnson
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Publication number: 20130338839Abstract: The current application is directed to an intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system in which computational tasks and subcomponents with associated intelligent-thermostat functionalities are distributed to one or more of concealed and visible portions of one or more intelligent thermostats and, in certain implementations, to one or more intermediate boxes. The intelligent thermostats are interconnected to intermediate boxes by wired and/or wireless interfaces and intelligent thermostats intercommunicate with one another by wireless communications. Wireless communications include communications through a local router and an ISP, 3G and 4G wireless communications through a mobile service provider. Components of the intelligent-thermostat-controlled thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Matthew Lee Rogers, Anthony Michael Fadell, Erik Charlton, Shigefumi Honjo, Yoky Matsuoka, David Sloo, Isabel Guenette
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Patent number: 8446366Abstract: A roller for a mouse includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and user operable device configured to be translated to pivot the pivot arm.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Christian Michel Blandin, Marc Bidiville, Darragh Luttrell, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Erik Charlton
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Patent number: 8334843Abstract: An electronic pointing device for a computer comprising a housing and an electronic module to detect the relative displacement over an external surface and transmit it to the computer wherein the housing comprises means to adjust the total weight of the device. According to the invention, the user can freely (within certain limits) adjust the weight depending on his wishes. In one embodiment, the pointing device is a mouse.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Erik Charlton, Fergal Corcoran, Kevin Forde
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Patent number: 8111242Abstract: An electronic pointing device for a computer comprising a housing and an electronic module to detect the relative displacement over an external surface and transmit it to the computer wherein the housing comprises means to adjust the total weight of the device. According to the invention, the user can freely (within certain limits) adjust the weight depending on his wishes. In one embodiment, the pointing device is a mouse.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Erik Charlton, Fergal Corcoran, Kevin Forde
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Publication number: 20110227828Abstract: A roller for a mouse includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and user operable device configured to be translated to pivot the pivot arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicants: Logitech, Inc.Inventors: Christian Michel Blandin, Marc Bidiville, Darragh Luttrell, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Erik Charlton
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Patent number: 7733328Abstract: A roller for a control device includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and energy driven means configured to pivot the pivot arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Christian Michel Blandin, Marc Bidiville, Darragh Luttrell, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Erik Charlton
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Publication number: 20070188455Abstract: A input element which moves in two directions to activate a digital on/off switch in each direction. In addition, moving beyond a certain point will activate an analog input. The on/off switch activates a function, while the analog input varies the amount of the function in the direction activated. In one embodiment, the function is a zoom or scroll function. In one embodiment, the input element is a jog dial that pivots and is located on the side of a mouse where it can be activated by a user's thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Neil O'Connell, Damien O'Sullivan, Denis O'Keeffe, Erik Charlton, Eugene Canavan
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Publication number: 20070146324Abstract: A roller for a control device includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and energy driven means configured to pivot the pivot arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Christian Blandin, Marc Bidiville, Darragh Luttrell, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Erik Charlton
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Patent number: D552095Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Peter Sheehan, Norman Stevenson, Kim Mackenzie, Fergal Corcoran, Kevin Forde, Erik Charlton
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Patent number: D562822Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Eugene Canavan, Peter Sheehan, Erik Charlton
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Patent number: D571816Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Fergal Corcoran, Norman Stevenson, Niall White, Peter Sheehan, Michelle Fishberg, Ken Delaney, Erik Charlton, Kevin Forde
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Patent number: D660732Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Nest Labs, Inc.Inventors: Fred Bould, John Benjamin Filson, Brian Huppi, David Sloo, Erik Charlton, Matthew Lee Rogers, Michael James Matas, Pei-Wen Hung, Shigefumi Honjo, Anthony Michael Fadell