Patents by Inventor George T. Tuttle

George T. Tuttle 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).

  • Patent number: 8280319
    Abstract: A communications device is provided. The communications device includes a first antenna port coupled to a signal line, transmitter circuitry coupled to the signal line and configured to broadcast a radio frequency (RF) output signal across the first antenna port, tuning circuitry coupled to the signal line, and a controller configured to adjust a tuning of the tuning circuitry. The first antenna port, the transmitter circuitry, the tuning circuitry, and the controller are at least partially integrated on the same integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Dan B. Kasha, Aslamali A. Rafi, Abhishek V. Kammula, Peter J. Vancorenland, George T. Tuttle
  • Patent number: 8229377
    Abstract: A communications device is provided. The communications device includes first output stage circuitry configured to generate a first radio frequency (RF) output signal in response to receiving an RF input signal, a first antenna port configured to couple to a first antenna and configured receive the first RF output signal from the first output stage circuitry, second output stage circuitry configured to generate a second RF output signal in response to receiving the first RF output signal, and a second antenna port configured to couple to a second antenna and configured to receive the second RF output signal from the second output stage circuitry. The first output stage circuitry, the first antenna port, the second output stage circuitry, and the second antenna port are at least partially integrated on the same integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Dan B. Kasha, Aslamali A. Rafi, Abhishek V. Kammula, Peter J. Vancorenland, George T. Tuttle
  • Patent number: 7904035
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) communications device is provided. The RF communications device includes transmitter circuitry configured to generate a calibration signal on a signal line coupled to an antenna port in a calibration mode of operation and an RF output signal for broadcast across the antenna port subsequent to the calibration mode of operation, tuning circuitry coupled to the signal line and configured to receive the calibration signal, and a controller configured to adjust a signal level of the calibration signal generated by the transmitter circuitry and a tuning of the tuning circuitry during the calibration mode of operation. The transmitter circuitry, the tuning circuitry, and the controller are at least partially integrated on the same integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Dan B. Kasha, Aslamali A. Rafi, Abhishek V. Kammula, Peter J. Vancorenland, George T. Tuttle
  • Publication number: 20100267350
    Abstract: A communications device is provided. The communications device includes a first antenna port coupled to a signal line, transmitter circuitry coupled to the signal line and configured to broadcast a radio frequency (RF) output signal across the first antenna port, tuning circuitry coupled to the signal line, and a controller configured to adjust a tuning of the tuning circuitry. The first antenna port, the transmitter circuitry, the tuning circuitry, and the controller are at least partially integrated on the same integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SILICON LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Dan B. Kasha, Aslamali A. Rafi, Abhishek V. Kammula, Peter J. Vancorenland, George T. Tuttle
  • Patent number: 7747228
    Abstract: A communications device is provided. The communications device includes a first antenna port coupled to a signal line, transmitter circuitry coupled to the signal line and configured to broadcast a radio frequency (RF) output signal across the first antenna port, tuning circuitry coupled to the signal line, and a controller configured to adjust a tuning of the tuning circuitry. The first antenna port, the transmitter circuitry, the tuning circuitry, and the controller are at least partially integrated on the same integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan B. Kasha, Aslamali A. Rafi, Abhishek V. Kammula, Peter J. Vancorenland, George T. Tuttle
  • Patent number: 6771696
    Abstract: An improved modem architecture and associated method are disclosed that integrate modem and line-isolation circuitry so as to achieve modem functionality and system-side isolation functionality on a single integrated circuit. The combined modem and line isolation system has both on-hook and off-hook intrusion detection for use with parallel connected phone line connection devices. During on-hook intrusion detection, when the combined modem and line isolation system is on-hook the system can detect if other parallel connected phone line connection devices are already off-hook. During off-hook intrusion detection, when the combined modem and line isolation system is off-hook the system can detect if other parallel connected phone line connection devices are attempting to go off-hook. On-hook intrusion detection may be accomplished by monitoring the phone line voltage through a pin utilized for setting DC termination characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: George T. Tuttle, Yunteng Huang, Timothy J. Dupuis
  • Patent number: 6724891
    Abstract: An improved modem architecture and associated method are disclosed that integrate modem and line-isolation circuitry so as to achieve modem functionality and system-side isolation functionality on a single integrated circuit. The combined modem and line isolation system includes a line-side line-isolation integrated circuit which contains caller ID circuitry. The caller ID circuitry includes a caller ID analog to digital converter for processing caller ID data. The caller ID analog to digital converter may be powered by a power supply generated from power provided across a capacitive isolation barrier. The caller ID circuitry may be coupled to the ringer inputs of the line-side line-isolation integrated circuit. The ringer inputs may be capacitively coupled to the phone line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Yunteng Huang, George T. Tuttle, Timothy J. Dupuis, Jerrell P. Hein