Patents by Inventor John A. Crawley

John A. Crawley 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: 20230008422
    Abstract: A planar inductor may include a first coil and a second coil. The first coil may include a first trace that forms a first set of turns. The second coil may include a second trace that forms a second set of turns. A distance between the turns of the first set of turns may be equal to a distance between the turns of the second set of turns. A width of the first trace may be equal to a width of the second trace. The first coil and the second coil may be physically positioned or sized according to a/b in which a represents the width of the first trace and b represents the distance between the turns of the first set of turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: SMART PRONG TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Philip John CRAWLEY, Stephen W. ELLSWORTH
  • Patent number: 10794338
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing condensate within an inlet of a turbine. In one example, a method or system may include using a channel shape along a wall of an inlet. The channel shape transporting condensate to deliver the condensate to a wheel or rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Graham John Crawley, Simon Thistlethwaite, Russell Gayler
  • Publication number: 20190040825
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing condensate within an inlet of a turbine. In one example, a method or system may include using a channel shape along a wall of an inlet. The channel shape transporting condensate to deliver the condensate to a wheel or rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Graham John Crawley, Simon Thistlethwaite, Russell Gayler
  • Patent number: 9363092
    Abstract: Computer program code receives input information for setup a video conference, and attributes of participants associated with one or more video endpoints in the video conference. The program code parses the input information to determine whether there are video data streams available for broadcast, and parameters in an access control file granting one or more of the participants a right to control which of the video data streams available for broadcast they view. The program code extracts parameters from the input information. The program code stores the parameters that are extracted as metadata. The program code compares the metadata with the attributes of the participants associated with the one or more video endpoints to determine matches. The program code requests a multipoint control unit to send one or more of the video data streams based on the access control file, criteria specified by the participants, and the matches determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Dalia M. Havens, Lakshmi S. Meda, Mark E. Wallace
  • Patent number: 9197423
    Abstract: A network device comprises an interface coupling an electronic device to a differential pair of signal lines, and an integrated active common mode suppression and electrostatic discharge protection circuit coupled to the interface in parallel to differential signal lines of the electronic device. First and second resistors are respectively coupled to the differential lines between the integrated active common mode suppression and electrostatic discharge protection circuit and the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: AKROS SILICON, INC.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Amit Gattani, John R. Camagna, Jun Cai
  • Patent number: 9189036
    Abstract: In a network device, a connector module comprises a network connector coupled to the connector module in a configuration that transfers power and communication signals and an application connector that comprises serial media independent interface (SMII) pins and power pins. A Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) circuit is coupled between the network connector and the application connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: AKROS SILICON, INC.
    Inventors: Sajol Ghoshal, John R. Camagna, Philip John Crawley
  • Patent number: 9185834
    Abstract: A network device comprises an Ethernet physical layer (PHY) comprising an isolation, protection, and electromagnetic interference suppression barrier operative for isolated power and data transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AKROS SILICON, INC.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Sajol Ghoshal, John R. Camagna
  • Patent number: 9093071
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for identifying collaborators is described. A command precursor associated with delivery of a voice command associated with an electronic meeting is received. An audio signal including the voice command is received. A portion of the audio signal is identified as representing the voice command, based upon, at least in part, receiving the command precursor. The voice command is interpreted. The interpreted voice command is caused to be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Ruadhri J. Howman, John O'Connor, Mark E. Wallace, Tracee L. Wolf
  • Patent number: 9087516
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for identifying collaborators is described. A command precursor associated with delivery of a voice command associated with an electronic meeting is received. An audio signal including the voice command is received. A portion of the audio signal is identified as representing the voice command, based upon, at least in part, receiving the command precursor. The voice command is interpreted. The interpreted voice command is caused to be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Ruadhri J. Howman, John O'Connor, Mark E. Wallace, Tracee L. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20140142950
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for identifying collaborators is described. A command precursor associated with delivery of a voice command associated with an electronic meeting is received. An audio signal including the voice command is received. A portion of the audio signal is identified as representing the voice command, based upon, at least in part, receiving the command precursor. The voice command is interpreted. The interpreted voice command is caused to be executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Ruadhri J. Howman, John O'Connor, Mark E. Wallace, Tracee L. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20140142951
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for identifying collaborators is described. A command precursor associated with delivery of a voice command associated with an electronic meeting is received. An audio signal including the voice command is received. A portion of the audio signal is identified as representing the voice command, based upon, at least in part, receiving the command precursor. The voice command is interpreted. The interpreted voice command is caused to be executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Ruadhri J. Howman, John O'Connor, Mark E. Wallace, Tracee L. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20140122657
    Abstract: Computer program code receives input information for setup a video conference, and attributes of participants associated with one or more video endpoints in the video conference. The program code parses the input information to determine whether there are video data streams available for broadcast, and parameters in an access control file granting one or more of the participants a right to control which of the video data streams available for broadcast they view. The program code extracts parameters from the input information. The program code stores the parameters that are extracted as metadata. The program code compares the metadata with the attributes of the participants associated with the one or more video endpoints to determine matches. The program code requests a multipoint control unit to send one or more of the video data streams based on the access control file, criteria specified by the participants, and the matches determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Crawley, Dalia M. Havens, Lakshmi S. Meda, Mark E. Wallace
  • Patent number: 8400230
    Abstract: In an electronic system, a frequency modulator manages clock signals for electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction. The illustrative frequency modulator comprises a core oscillator, and a clock divider coupled to the core oscillator that modulates frequency of the core oscillator and deterministically spreads clock spectral components of a digital clock signal whereby electromagnetic interference (EMI) is reduced. The frequency modulator further comprises a circuit coupled to the clock divider that receives the digital clock signal, combines the digital clock signal with a data bitstream for transmission across an isolation barrier, and resynchronizes to the digital clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Akros Silicon Inc.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Kenneth William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120323711
    Abstract: A virtual hybrid printer that provides the capabilities and function of a physical hybrid printer with fewer physical devices. The virtual hybrid printer employs virtual controls for additional devices so that applications can directly employ the virtual hybrid printer in a manner that simulates all desired hybrid printer capabilities without the need for all physical devices corresponding to those capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Larry Fandel, John Crawley, Mina Lee, Dan Johnson, Howard Walter
  • Patent number: 7965480
    Abstract: A network device comprises an interface coupling an electronic device to a differential pair of signal lines, and an integrated active common mode suppression and electrostatic discharge protection circuit coupled to the interface in parallel to differential signal lines of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Akros Silicon Inc.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Amit Gattani, Jun Cai
  • Patent number: 7923710
    Abstract: A signal isolator comprises an isolation barrier, a transmitter, a differentiator, and a recovery circuit. The transmitter is coupled to a first side of the isolation barrier and is configured to receive and convert an information signal to a differential signal that encodes information in the information signal in a single transition edge. The differentiator is coupled to a second side that is isolated from the first side of the isolation harrier and differentiates the differential signal. The recovery circuit is coupled to the differentiator and operates to recover an output information signal based on the information in the single transition edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Akros Silicon Inc.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Sajol Ghoshal, John R. Camagna
  • Patent number: 7898825
    Abstract: A current-mode controller comprises an inductance element, at least one semiconductor switch coupled to the inductance element, and a ramp compensator coupled to sense an indication of current through the inductance element and coupled to control the at least one semiconductor switch that senses current during on-time of the DC-DC converter, infers current during off-time of the DC-DC converter, and determines a slope compensation signal based on the sensed and inferred currents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Akros Silicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D Mulligan, Philip John Crawley, John Camagna
  • Publication number: 20110026655
    Abstract: In an electronic system, a frequency modulator manages clock signals for electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction. The illustrative frequency modulator comprises a core oscillator, and a clock divider coupled to the core oscillator that modulates frequency of the core oscillator and deterministically spreads clock spectral components of a digital clock signal whereby electromagnetic interference (EMI) is reduced. The frequency modulator further comprises a circuit coupled to the clock divider that receives the digital clock signal, combines the digital clock signal with a data bitstream for transmission across an isolation barrier, and resynchronizes to the digital clock signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Kenneth William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100193907
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises an integrated circuit formed on a substrate with a signal interface and at least one isolator capacitor. The integrated circuit comprises a plurality of interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics formed on the substrate, a thick passivation layer formed on the plurality of the interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics, and a thick metal layer formed on the thick passivation layer. The thick passivation layer has a thickness selected to be greater than the isolation thickness whereby testing for defects is eliminated. The one or more isolator capacitors comprise the thick metal layer and a metal layer in the plurality of interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics separated by the thick passivation layer as an insulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Sajol Ghoshal
  • Patent number: 7732889
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises an integrated circuit formed on a substrate with a signal interface and at least one isolator capacitor. The integrated circuit comprises a plurality of interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics formed on the substrate, a thick passivation layer formed on the plurality of the interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics, and a thick metal layer formed on the thick passivation layer. The thick passivation layer has a thickness selected to be greater than the isolation thickness whereby testing for defects is eliminated. The one or more isolator capacitors comprise the thick metal layer and a metal layer in the plurality of interleaved inter-metal dielectric layers and interlayer dielectrics separated by the thick passivation layer as an insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Akros Silicon Inc.
    Inventors: Philip John Crawley, Sajol Ghoshal