Patents by Inventor James K. Russell
James K. Russell 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: 11119130Abstract: A computing device for investigating a load is described. The computing device includes a processor and executable instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The computing device requests load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device. The computing device also receives the load driving data from the electronic device. The computing device further obtains load characterization data.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Snap One, LLCInventor: James K. Russell
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Patent number: 10904982Abstract: An electronic device for controlling switching circuitry is described. The electronic device includes line voltage measuring circuitry configured to measure a line voltage to produce a line voltage measurement. The electronic device also includes load voltage measuring circuitry configured to measure a load voltage to produce a load voltage measurement. The electronic device further includes a processor coupled to the line voltage measuring circuitry and the load voltage measuring circuitry. The processor is configured to adjust a control signal for a transition of the switching circuitry based on the line voltage measurement and the load voltage measurement to minimize heat generation and electromagnetic interference creation by the switching circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: WirePath Home Systems, LLCInventors: Gregory Scott Smith, David Bytheway, Robert Don Bruhn, Jr., James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20200077490Abstract: An electronic device for controlling switching circuitry is described. The electronic device includes line voltage measuring circuitry configured to measure a line voltage to produce a line voltage measurement. The electronic device also includes load voltage measuring circuitry configured to measure a load voltage to produce a load voltage measurement. The electronic device further includes a processor coupled to the line voltage measuring circuitry and the load voltage measuring circuitry. The processor is configured to adjust a control signal for a transition of the switching circuitry based on the line voltage measurement and the load voltage measurement to minimize heat generation and electromagnetic interference creation by the switching circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Gregory Scott Smith, David Bytheway, Robert Don Bruhn, JR., James K. Russell
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Patent number: 10028721Abstract: A defibrillator produces a biphasic defibrillation pulse waveform with adjustable tilt for the second phase. The tilt of the second phase of the biphasic waveform can be controllably adjusted by selectively switching a current path which bypasses the patient during delivery of the second phase of the pulse. The inventive biphasic waveform can be delivered by a defibrillator with a single capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: David K. Hunt, James K. Russell
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Patent number: 9407094Abstract: A method for adaptive load control by an electronic device is described. The method includes determining a wiring mode. The method also includes determining a frequency of a power source. The method further includes capturing a voltage waveform. The method additionally includes capturing a current waveform. The method also includes determining a load type of a load based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The method further includes determining a power factor based on the voltage waveform, the current waveform and the wiring mode. The method additionally includes operating the load based on the load type, the power factor and the frequency.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, Luis F. Gomez, Michael Stephenson, William Richard Schonle
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Patent number: 9293919Abstract: An electronic device for inductive load switching is described. The electronic device includes a voltage sensor module that monitors a voltage waveform. The electronic device also includes a current sensor module that monitors a current waveform. The electronic device additionally includes a computing module coupled to the voltage sensor module and to the current sensor module that determines a power factor based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The electronic device further includes a controller module coupled to the computing module that switches off an inductive load based on the power factor. The electronic device has dimensions for fitting within a wall box.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, David Lynn Bytheway, William Richard Schonle
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Patent number: 9279835Abstract: A method for detecting a load type is described. The method includes placing an electronic device in a forward phase mode. The method also includes operating a load at a maximum allowable level. The method additionally includes capturing a voltage waveform. The method further includes capturing a current waveform. The method also includes obtaining a voltage zero-cross based on the voltage waveform. The method additionally includes obtaining a current zero-cross based on the current waveform. The method further includes determining the load type based on the voltage zero-cross and the current zero-cross.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, David Lynn Bytheway, William Richard Schonle
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Patent number: 9240785Abstract: At least one analog signal compatible complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch circuit is incorporated with digital logic circuits in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may further comprise a digital processor and memory, e.g., microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), programmable logic array (PLA), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), etc., for controlling operation of the at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch for switching analog signals, e.g., audio, video, serial communications, etc. The at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch may have first and second states, e.g., single throw “on” or “off”, or double throw common to a or b, controlled by a single digital control signal of either a logic “0” or a logic “1”.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATEDInventor: James K. Russell
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Patent number: 9142962Abstract: An electronic device for managing energy is described. The electronic device includes a voltage sensor module that monitors a voltage waveform. The voltage sensor module includes discrete components. The electronic device includes a current sensor module that monitors a current waveform. The current sensor module includes discrete components. The electronic device is coupled to the voltage sensor module and to the current sensor module. The computing module determines a phase margin based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The electronic device includes a control module coupled to the computing module. The control module controls a load based on the voltage waveform, current waveform and phase margin. The control module includes discrete components. The voltage sensor module, the current sensor module, the computing module and the control module are housed within a wall box.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, David Lynn Bytheway, William Richard Schonle
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Publication number: 20150061727Abstract: At least one analog signal compatible complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch circuit is incorporated with digital logic circuits in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may further comprise a digital processor and memory, e.g., microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), programmable logic array (PLA), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), etc., for controlling operation of the at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch for switching analog signals, e.g., audio, video, serial communications, etc. The at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch may have first and second states, e.g., single throw “on” or “off”, or double throw common to a or b, controlled by a single digital control signal of either a logic “0” or a logic “1”.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: James K. Russell
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Patent number: 8948885Abstract: A system and method for positioning an electrode for cardiotherapy of atrial arrhythmia are described. Signals from patient electrical activity for a plurality of electrode locations on a patient are analyzed. An electrode can be repositioned to different locations on the patient to obtain signals from patient electrical activity therefrom. A human perceptible output indicative of the quality of the signals for the plurality of locations is generated and a final electrode location on the patient for placement of the electrode for cardiotherapy is identified based on the human perceptible output.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20140365146Abstract: A computing device for investigating a load is described. The computing device includes a processor and executable instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The computing device requests load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device. The computing device also receives the load driving data from the electronic device. The computing device further obtains load characterization data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: James K. Russell
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Patent number: 8884372Abstract: At least one analog signal compatible complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch circuit is incorporated with digital logic circuits in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may further comprise a digital processor and memory, e.g., microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), programmable logic array (PLA), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), etc., for controlling operation of the at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch for switching analog signals, e.g., audio, video, serial communications, etc. The at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch may have first and second states, e.g., single throw “on” or “off”, or double throw common to a or b, controlled by a single digital control signal of either a logic “0” or a logic “1”.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Microchip Technology IncorporatedInventor: James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20140319932Abstract: A method for adaptive load control by an electronic device is described. The method includes determining a wiring mode. The method also includes determining a frequency of a power source. The method further includes capturing a voltage waveform. The method additionally includes capturing a current waveform. The method also includes determining a load type of a load based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The method further includes determining a power factor based on the voltage waveform, the current waveform and the wiring mode. The method additionally includes operating the load based on the load type, the power factor and the frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, Luis F. Gomez, Michael Stephenson, William Richard Schonle
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Publication number: 20130241527Abstract: An electronic device for inductive load switching is described. The electronic device includes a voltage sensor module that monitors a voltage waveform. The electronic device also includes a current sensor module that monitors a current waveform. The electronic device additionally includes a computing module coupled to the voltage sensor module and to the current sensor module that determines a power factor based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The electronic device further includes a controller module coupled to the computing module that switches off an inductive load based on the power factor. The electronic device has dimensions for fitting within a wall box.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, David Lynn Bytheway, William Richard Schonle
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Publication number: 20130181295Abstract: At least one analog signal compatible complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) switch circuit is incorporated with digital logic circuits in an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may further comprise a digital processor and memory, e.g., microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), programmable logic array (PLA), application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), etc., for controlling operation of the at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch for switching analog signals, e.g., audio, video, serial communications, etc. The at least one analog signal compatible CMOS switch may have first and second states, e.g., single throw “on” or “off”, or double throw common to a or b, controlled by a single digital control signal of either a logic “0” or a logic “1”.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20130057247Abstract: An electronic device for managing energy is described. The electronic device includes a voltage sensor module that monitors a voltage waveform. The voltage sensor module includes discrete components. The electronic device includes a current sensor module that monitors a current waveform. The current sensor module includes discrete components. The electronic device is coupled to the voltage sensor module and to the current sensor module. The computing module determines a phase margin based on the voltage waveform and the current waveform. The electronic device includes a control module coupled to the computing module. The control module controls a load based on the voltage waveform, current waveform and phase margin. The control module includes discrete components. The voltage sensor module, the current sensor module, the computing module and the control module are housed within a wall box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Control4 CorporationInventors: James K. Russell, David Lynn Bytheway, William Richard Schonle
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Publication number: 20120123492Abstract: A defibrillator produces a biphasic defibrillation pulse waveform with adjustable tilt for the second phase. The tilt of the second phase of the biphasic waveform can be controllably adjusted by selectively switching a current path which bypasses the patient during delivery of the second phase of the pulse. The inventive biphasic waveform can be delivered by a defibrillator with a single capacitance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: David K. Hunt, James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20100234909Abstract: A system and method for positioning an electrode for cardiotherapy of atrial arrhythmia are described. Signals from patient electrical activity for a plurality of electrode locations on a patient are analyzed. An electrode can be repositioned to different locations on the patient to obtain signals from patient electrical activity therefrom. A human perceptible output indicative of the quality of the signals for the plurality of locations is generated and a final electrode location on the patient for placement of the electrode for cardiotherapy is identified based on the human perceptible output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: James K. Russell
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Publication number: 20100082075Abstract: A defibrillation system and method for treating a heart disorder that includes measuring electrical activity of a patient's heart and processing the measured electrical activity to determine a value descriptive of ventricular fibrillation. The value is compared to a threshold, and according to the comparison of the value to the threshold, an output communicating to the rescuer whether to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with or without ventilation is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: James K. Russell