Patents by Inventor Jimmie Paul Partee

Jimmie Paul Partee 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).

  • Publication number: 20130103341
    Abstract: A test fixture for testing set-top boxes. The test fixture includes a controller operable to control parallel testing of set-top boxes. The test fixture further includes computing devices in communication with the controller operable to perform testing of each of the set-top boxes in response to commands from the controller. The test fixture further includes testing platforms in communication with the computing devices operable to receive each of the set-top boxes for testing. Each of the testing platforms includes an adapter module for electrically interfacing each of the set-top boxes with the test fixture. The test fixture further includes a user interface in communication with the controller for displaying the test results and receiving input from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Jimmie Paul Partee
  • Patent number: 8405559
    Abstract: A system and method for testing RF characteristics of a wireless device. The wireless device is placed on a base plate of a test fixture. One or more guides are positioned for securing the wireless device. At least one RF antenna is positioned. The position of the wireless device and the at least one RF antenna coupler relative to each other corresponds to acceptable RF characteristics for testing the wireless device. Positions of the one or more guides and the RF antenna coupler are identified. The identified positions are utilized to subsequently test similar wireless devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: ATC Logistics & Electronics, Inc
    Inventors: Jimmie Paul Partee, Carlos Valmonte Jimenez, Fredrick Oluoch Onyango
  • Publication number: 20130049794
    Abstract: A system and method for testing multiple power supplies. Multiple power supplies are received including a power-end and an adapter end for connection to a power supply tester. Programmable loads and test parameters are configured for the power supply tester in response to a user selection. The multiple power supplies are automatically tested utilizing the test parameters. Performance characteristics of the multiple power supplies are measured during testing. The performance characteristics of the multiple power supplies are recorded. Results indicating whether each of the multiple power supplies passed the testing are displayed utilizing one or more displays and light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Clark Humphrey, Jimmie Paul Partee, Martin Bronsard, Mateusz Jecz, Robert F. Straker
  • Publication number: 20120317649
    Abstract: A system and method for flashing an electronic device. An electronic device is received for remote flashing. The electronic device is in direct communication with a remote device. The identifying information is received for the electronic device. User instructions associated with the electronic device are displayed for flashing the electronic device. The electronic device is flashed in response to the identifying information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jimmie Paul Partee
  • Publication number: 20120286799
    Abstract: A test fixture for performing RF testing. The test fixture includes a base plate configured to support an electronic device. The base plate defines a grid of grooves. The base plate further defines a cut-out configured to receiving an antenna in one or more positions. The test fixture further includes markers indicating positioning of the electronic device on the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jimmie Paul Partee, Carlos Valmonte Jimenez, Fredrick Oluoch Onyango
  • Publication number: 20120182039
    Abstract: A system and method for testing a power supply. A selection of one or more power supplies to test is received. A tester is automatically configured to test the one or more power supplies utilizing test parameters associated with the selection. A power-end of each of the one or more power supplies is received in power ports of the tester. An adapter-end of each of the one or more power supplies is received in adapter ports of the tester. The one or more power supplies are automatically tested utilizing test parameters. Performance characteristics of the loop one or more power supplies are measured during testing. Indications are given whether each of the one or more power supplies past the testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Jimmie Paul Partee
  • Publication number: 20120117477
    Abstract: A system and method for flashing wireless devices. One or more wireless devices are received. The testing device being operable to receive the one or more wireless devices simultaneously. A selection of one or more original equipment manufactures (OEMs) is received. Models of wireless devices associated with the one or more OEMS are visually displayed in response to receiving the selection of the one or more OEMS associated with the one or more wireless devices. A selection of one or more models associated with the one or more wireless devices is received on the test device. Instructions associated with the one or more models are displayed for flashing the one or more wireless devices. The one or more wireless devices are flashed in response to a user selection to flash each of the one or more wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Jimmie Paul Partee
  • Publication number: 20110254582
    Abstract: A system and method for testing a charger. A power-end of a charger is received in a power port of a charger tester. An adapter module is received in an adapter port, the adapter module being connected to an adapter-end of the charger. The charger tester is automatically activated to power the charger through the power port in response to the adapter module being received by the adapter port. Performance characteristics of the charger are measured. The performance characteristics of the charger are displayed to a user to indicate functionality of the charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jimmie Paul Partee
  • Publication number: 20110102276
    Abstract: A system and method for testing RF characteristics of a wireless device. The wireless device is positioned in an x-position and a y-position of a horizontal plane of a test fixture. An RF antenna coupler is positioned in an x-position and a y-position of a vertical plane. The positioning of the wireless device and the RF antenna coupler correspond to acceptable RF characteristics for testing the wireless device. Positions of the wireless device and the RF antenna coupler are identified. The identified positions are utilized to perform subsequent testing of similar wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Carlos Valmonte Jimenez, Jimmie Paul Partee, Fredrick Oluoch Onyango
  • Publication number: 20110102275
    Abstract: A system and method for testing RF characteristics of a wireless device. The wireless device is placed on a base plate of a test fixture. One or more guides are positioned for securing the wireless device. At least one RF antenna is positioned. The position of the wireless device and the at least one RF antenna coupler relative to each other corresponds to acceptable RF characteristics for testing the wireless device. Positions of the one or more guides and the RF antenna coupler are identified. The identified positions are utilized to subsequently test similar wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Jimmie Paul Partee, Carlos Valmonte Jimenez, Fredrick Oluoch Onyango