Patents by Inventor Jeff P. Kirsten

Jeff P. Kirsten 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: 8384452
    Abstract: A phase difference between a reference clock signal and a feedback signal is digitally detected. A resultant phase detection signal is digitally filtered, and a PLL (Phase Locked Loop) output signal is synthesized in a fractional synthesizer under control of the digitally filtered phase detection signal. A feedback path, which could include an integer divider and/or a fractional N divider, provides the feedback signal based on the PLL output signal. The combination of a wide bandwidth fractional synthesizer and a low bandwidth digital PLL provides for a low bandwidth jitter filtering function with a wide bandwidth PLL to suppress VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) noise and crosstalk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cortina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Parker, Malcolm Stevens, Stephane Dallaire, Shawn Scouten, Jeff P. Kirsten
  • Patent number: 7801698
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes one or more trace banks. Each trace bank includes (1) an input switch operable to couple an input port to one of multiple output ports, (2) an output switch operable to couple one of multiple input ports to one output port, and (3) transmission lines of different lengths coupled between the output ports of the input switch and the input ports of the output switch. The trace banks can be cascaded using cables to connect their output and input ports. The input and output switches in the trace banks are controlled to provide a transmission path of the desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten
  • Publication number: 20090201108
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes one or more trace banks. Each trace bank includes (1) an input switch operable to couple an input port to one of multiple output ports, (2) an output switch operable to couple one of multiple input ports to one output port, and (3) transmission lines of different lengths coupled between the output ports of the input switch and the input ports of the output switch. The trace banks can be cascaded using cables to connect their output and input ports. The input and output switches in the trace banks are controlled to provide a transmission path of the desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte, LTD
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten
  • Patent number: 7386413
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes one or more trace banks. Each trace bank includes (1) an input switch operable to couple an input port to one of multiple output ports, (2) an output switch operable to couple one of multiple input ports to one output port, and (3) transmission lines of different lengths coupled between the output ports of the input switch and the input ports of the output switch. The trace banks can be cascaded using cables to connect their output and input ports. The input and output switches in the trace banks are controlled to provide a transmission path of the desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP Pte Ltd
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten
  • Patent number: 6011901
    Abstract: A record and playback system for video images, especially suited for multi-camera Industrial surveillance. Techniques for acquiring multiple asynchronous camera inputs, compressing video images, and storing digital image data are described. Selective resolution recording improves object discernability without large large increase in data storage. A recording system with automatic data archive that eliminates the need for regular operator attention is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Timepres Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten
  • Patent number: 5724475
    Abstract: A record and playback system for video images, especially suited for multi-camera industrial surveillance. Techniques for acquiring multiple asynchronous camera inputs, compressing video images, and storing digital image data are described. Selective resolution recording improves object discernability without large large increase in data storage. A recording system with automatic data archive that eliminates the need for regular operator attention is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventor: Jeff P. Kirsten