Patents by Inventor James Sweet

James Sweet 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: 10260721
    Abstract: Method and device for adapting a series constant power system to operate constant voltage lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventors: Phil MacBean, James Terry, James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20170167704
    Abstract: Method and device for adapting a series constant power system to operate constant voltage lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Phil MacBean, James Terry, James Sweet
  • Patent number: 9554444
    Abstract: Method and device for adapting a series constant power system to operate constant voltage lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: OV20 Systems
    Inventors: Phil Macbean, James Terry, James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20140167904
    Abstract: Method and device for adapting a series constant power system to operate constant voltage lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Phil MacBean, James Terry, James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20120117510
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically establishing a concurrent data connection between a communications device and a remote data server upon initiating a voice call. A data connection application can be configured in association with a communications device in order to concurrently connect the communications device and a remote data server on initiating a voice call. A directory server can be employed to match an outgoing contact number with respect to the communications device with a list of data-active contact numbers stored in the directory server. If a match is found, the location data can be transmitted to the communications device. The data connection application can be further communicated with the remote data server in order to visually transmit a wide range of potential business application associated with the remote data server to the communications device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: James Sweet, Stephen C. Morgana, R. Victor Klassen
  • Publication number: 20120078669
    Abstract: A work information system includes a user interface; an analysis system connected to the user interface, the analysis system comprising a plurality of analysis modules including an interactively-developed analysis module; a self-learning database connected to the analysis system; a solution development and design system connected to the self-learning database, where the solution development and design system includes modules for generating reports reflecting skills/knowledge; performance capacity; motivation self-concept; expectation/feedback; tools/processes; and rewards/motivation/incentive; an implementation system connected to the solution development and design system, the implementation system including modules for training; job aids; toolbox; policy; procedures; and a user defined module; an evaluation system; and a feedback system connecting each of the evaluation system, implementation system, solution design and development system, self-learning database, and analysis system to all precedent systems
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: HARKCON, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Harkins, Keith G. Curran, K. Kyle Moore, James Sweet, Kymberly J. Maxham, Lauren Abell
  • Patent number: 7236169
    Abstract: A geometric processing stage for a pipelined engine for processing video signals and generating processed video signal in space coordinates (S) adapted for display on a screen. The geometric processing stage includes: a model view module for generating projection coordinates of primitives of the video signals in a view space, said primitives including visible and non-visible primitives, a back face culling module arranged downstream of the model view module for at least partially eliminating the non visible primitives, a projection transform module for transforming the coordinates of the video signals from view space coordinates into normalized projection coordinates (P), and a perspective divide module for transforming the coordinates of the video signals from normalized projection (P) coordinates into screen space coordinates (S). The back face culling module is arranged downstream the projection transform module and operates on normalized projection (P) coordinates of said primitives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics S.r.l., STMicroelectronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Massimiliano Barone, Danilo Pietro Pau, Pierluigi Gardella, Simon James Goda, Stephen Adrian Hill, Gary James Sweet, Mathieu Robart
  • Publication number: 20060156099
    Abstract: Aspects of a method and system of using a single EJTAG interface for multiple TAP controllers may comprise communicating information to a plurality of debugging interfaces, the method comprising simultaneously broadcasting a single debug message to a plurality of TAP controllers where the debug message is received via a single debug interface. The method may further comprise simultaneously broadcasting the single debug message to selected ones of a plurality of TAP controllers. An input enable register control signal may be generated that selects which, of a plurality of TAP controllers, is to receive the debug message. The single debug interface may be a JTAG interface which is capable of receiving and sending JTAG messages, or EJTAG messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: James Sweet, Tianwen Tang
  • Patent number: 7062693
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for easily reconfiguring a scan chain test of a subset of scan blocks within a digital integrated circuit chip. To mitigate timing violations in the scan test of scan chains, alternative embodiments to implement a transfer of scan data to a next scan block are implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: James Sweet, Amar Guettaf
  • Publication number: 20060049861
    Abstract: Certain embodiments for ensuring the assertion order of signals in a chip independent of physical layout may comprise receiving a first signal by a first logic block of a plurality of logic blocks integrated within a chip, where the first signal may initiate a reset of a first function within the first logic block. A second signal may be communicated from within the first logic block to a second function within a second logic block of the plurality of logic blocks, and the second signal may be adapted to initiate the second function. The first signal may be the same as a second signal. The reset of the first function may initialize the first function to a known state before the second function may generate an output that may be received by the first function. The first function may place the chip in a test mode when indicated by the generated output of the second function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20050188300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a methodology for assembling a document from content spanning multiple web-pages employing two cooperative processes. Given a starting location, one process analyzes a single page at a time to find candidate links. The links are recursively followed and those pages are analyzed. A detailed set of heuristics is used to determine what is or is not a candidate link. The candidate pages are then fed to a document-level analyzer. This process compares the attributes of one page against the others and looks for a document-like structure. Using another detailed set of heuristics, the document-level analyzer determines if the page should be included in the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: James Sweet, Steven Harrington, Rhys Jones, Andreas Savakis
  • Publication number: 20050076000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a methodology for assembling a document from content spanning multiple web-pages employing two cooperative processes. Given a starting location, one process analyzes a single page at a time to find candidate links. The links are recursively followed and those pages are analyzed. A detailed set of heuristics is used to determine what is or is not a candidate link. The links are examined for link clusters and a table of contents if found is identified. The candidate pages are then fed to a document-level analyzer. This process compares the attributes of one page against the others and looks for a document-like structure. Using another detailed set of heuristics, the document-level analyzer determines if the page should be included in the document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: James Sweet, Steven Harrington, Rhys Jones, Andreas Savakis
  • Publication number: 20050036523
    Abstract: A system (e.g., a chip) includes first and second function blocks (e.g., function blocks) coupled to an input/output (I/O) device (e.g., a bi-directional pin or pad) via a multiplexing module. The multiplexing module can be used for both input and output of signals between the function blocks and the I/O device. Optionally, a re-clocking system is coupled to the function blocks, the I/O device, and the multiplexing module. The re-clocking system re-clocks one or more signals being input into the multiplexing module so that they are timed correctly for input or output from the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20050038987
    Abstract: A system and method allow for overriding of a strapping option. A strapping signal places a device (e.g., a processor) in first state or mode (e.g., client or master). An override system places the device in a second state or mode. The second state or mode can be temporary. The changing of the state or mode of the device can be used to perform testing of the chip, during which a memory is written to and read from to verify operation of the chip. The second state or mode of the device may also be used to allow the device to perform alternative functions that are not available during its first state or mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: James Sweet, Thu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20050036577
    Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing a reset signal with a local clock that drives a circuit. In the circuit, the reset signal can be used to reset one or more flip-flops, memory devices, and/or logic. Sychronization of the reset signal allows the reset signal to change at an appropriate time period in relation to the lock clock signal driving the circuit. This ensures the circuit will remain stable during reset, and no data will be lost as it is processed in the circuit. Other aspects of the invention can include using a plurality of reset signals (e.g., software, hardware, local software, etc.) to form the reset signal and using a reset control system to control resets during testing of the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: James Sweet
  • Publication number: 20050028220
    Abstract: A television on a chip (TVOC) system that provides a cost effective approach for providing television functionality on a single integrated circuit chip is disclosed. A TVOC includes the functionality necessary to receive and display television signals in a variety of input and output formats. A TVOC can be used in set-top boxes for cable and satellite television, or directly within a television. All functionality provided can be provided on a single integrated circuit. TVOC includes a data transport module, an IF demodulator, a digital audio engine, an analog audio engine, a digital video engine, and an analog video engine. The TVOC also includes three sets of interfaces including output interfaces, control interfaces and ancillary interfaces. Further features and embodiments provide enhanced functionality and increased efficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: David Baer, Jeff Tingley, Aleksandr Movshovich, Brad Grossman, Brian Schoner, Chengfuh Tang, Chuck Monahan, Darren Neuman, David Wu, Francis Cheung, Greg Kranawetter, Hoang Nhu, Hsien-Chih Tseng, Iue-Shuenn Chen, James Sweet, Jeffrey Bauch, Keith Klingler, Patrick Law, Rajesh Mamidwar, Dan Simon, Sang Tran, Shawn Johnson, Steven Jaffe, Thu Nguyen, Ut Nguyen, Yao-Hua Tseng, Brad Delanghe, Ben Giese, Jason Demas, Lakshman Ramakrishnan, Sandeep Bhatia, Guang-Ting Shih, Tracy Denk
  • Publication number: 20040210807
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for easily reconfiguring a scan chain test of a subset of scan blocks within a digital integrated circuit chip. To mitigate timing violations in the scan test of scan chains, alternative embodiments to implement a transfer of scan data to a next scan block is implemented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: James Sweet, Amar Guettaf
  • Patent number: 5643442
    Abstract: Distillate or hydrotreated distillate effluent is separated into an aromatics rich permeate and an aromatics lean retentate by use of a permselective membrane with the aromatic rich permeate being sent to a hydrotreater, thereby increasing the quantity of reduced aromatics content product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: James Sweet Sweet, Tan Jen Chen, Charles P. Darnell
  • Patent number: 4999752
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly having both AC and DC lamps, as well as AC and DC power receptacles that is capable of operating from either an AC source or a DC source. A 110-volt AC lamp, as well as a 12-volt DC lamp are provided within a reflector housing. The reflector housing has a mask that fits onto the reflector housing. An insulating handle that contains a switch that controls AC power to the AC lamp provides insulation and improved gripping ability for a user. An electrical cord provides electrical current for both the AC and DC lamps. The electrical cord has a pair of adapters, that are compatible with first, a 110-volt AC outlet, for providing power to the AC lamp. Secondarly, the other adapter is compatible with a receptacle used for an automobile cigarette lighter, for providing power to the DC lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Inventors: Jack Rogers, James Sweet