Patents by Inventor John C. Tou

John C. Tou 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).

  • Providing both wireline and wireless connections to a wireline interface
    Patent number: 7305511
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing both wireline and wireless connections to a wireline interface includes a first wireline interface, a second wireline interface, a wireless interface, and a switch coupled to the first wireline interface, the second wireline interface, and the wireless interface. The switch can selectively couple the first wireline interface to the second wireline interface to allow communication between the first and second wireline interfaces. The switch can further selectively couple the first wireline interface to the wireless interface to allow communication between the first wireline interface and the wireless interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Richard M. Barrett, Jr., John C. Tou, Wai Lim Ngai, Sarath Babu Govindarajulu, Dennis A. Burman, David J. Bartek