Patents by Inventor Joe Ricks

Joe Ricks 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).

  • System and method for delaying power supply power-up
    Patent number: 6768222
    Abstract: A system and method for delaying power to a computer system. The method includes providing a standby signal. The method further includes receiving a power up signal. The method also includes delaying the power up signal. The method further includes passing the power up signal to the computer system after delaying the power up signal. The system includes a detection circuit and a delay circuit. The detection circuit is configured to receive a standby signal from a power supply. The detection circuit is also configured to output a control signal. The delay circuit is coupled to receive the control signal. The delay circuit is configured to output a delayed control signal for the power supply in response to the control signal after a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Ricks