Patents by Inventor John Depew

John Depew 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: 20250274725
    Abstract: A listening device for tracking locations of a tracking device in a physical space includes one or more wireless transceivers, one or more sensors, and one or more processors. The processors generate positional indicators associated with the listening device based on signals generated by the one or more sensors, based on communications with an external device, or both. The listening device communicates with the tracking device to receive a tracking signal, based on which the processors identify a position of the tracking device relative to the listening device. The tracking device is located within the physical space based on the identified position of the tracking device relative to the listening device and the positional indicators associated with the listening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph Baird, Barry Butterklee, William Parker, John Depew
  • Patent number: 12323883
    Abstract: A listening device for tracking locations of a tracking device in a physical space includes one or more wireless transceivers, one or more sensors, and one or more processors. The processors generate positional indicators associated with the listening device based on signals generated by the one or more sensors, based on communications with an external device, or both. The listening device communicates with the tracking device to receive a tracking signal, based on which the processors identify a position of the tracking device relative to the listening device. The tracking device is located within the physical space based on the identified position of the tracking device relative to the listening device and the positional indicators associated with the listening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Baird, Barry Butterklee, William Parker, John Depew
  • Publication number: 20240205644
    Abstract: A listening device for tracking locations of a tracking device in a physical space includes one or more wireless transceivers, one or more sensors, and one or more processors. The processors generate positional indicators associated with the listening device based on signals generated by the one or more sensors, based on communications with an external device, or both. The listening device communicates with the tracking device to receive a tracking signal, based on which the processors identify a position of the tracking device relative to the listening device. The tracking device is located within the physical space based on the identified position of the tracking device relative to the listening device and the positional indicators associated with the listening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Baird, Barry Butterklee, William Parker, John Depew
  • Patent number: 11924711
    Abstract: A listening device for tracking locations of a tracking device in a physical space includes one or more wireless transceivers, one or more sensors, and one or more processors. The processors generate positional indicators associated with the listening device based on signals generated by the one or more sensors, based on communications with an external device, or both. The listening device communicates with the tracking device to receive a tracking signal, based on which the processors identify a position of the tracking device relative to the listening device. The tracking device is located within the physical space based on the identified position of the tracking device relative to the listening device and the positional indicators associated with the listening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Baird, Barry Butterklee, William Parker, John Depew
  • Patent number: 9307499
    Abstract: A user device transmits data at a first transmit power level. The user device detects a presence of a human body part within a predetermined distance from an antenna of the user device using one or more sensors disposed at a back side of the user device. In response to the detection of the presence of the human body part, the user device transmits information at a second transmit power level that is less than the first transmit power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregg Zehr, Subram Narasimhan, Varadarajan Gopalakrishnan, David C. Buuck, John Depew, In Chul Hyun
  • Publication number: 20150099558
    Abstract: A user device transmits data at a first transmit power level. The user device detects a presence of a human body part within a predetermined distance from an antenna of the user device using one or more sensors disposed at a back side of the user device. In response to the detection of the presence of the human body part, the user device transmits information at a second transmit power level that is less than the first transmit power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Gregg Zehr, Subram Narasimhan, Varadarajan Gopalakrishnan, David C. Buuck, John Depew, In Chul Hyun
  • Patent number: 8989792
    Abstract: A user device obtains motion data from an inertial sensor included in the user device. The user device receives a command to transmit information at a specified transmit power level. The user device determines, based on the motion data, whether the presence of a human body part is detected. When the presence of a human body part is detected, the user device reduces a current transmit power level below the specified transmit power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John Depew
  • Patent number: 8990038
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring battery life in a human input device powered by replaceable batteries includes repeatedly measuring battery charge by use of a measuring arrangement forming part of the input device. Battery charge is measured while the input device is in a relatively inactive condition and when it is in an active condition, and a time value is associated with each battery charge measurement. A usage model may be constructed based on the battery charge measurements, and calculation of an expected battery life may be based at least in part on the usage model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Staton, Michael Andrew Cretella, John Depew, Wing Kong Low
  • Patent number: 8934937
    Abstract: A user device transmits data at a first transmit power level. The user device detects a presence of a human body part within a predetermined distance from an antenna of the user device using one or more sensors disposed at a back side of the user device. In response to the detection of the presence of the human body part, the user device transmits information at a second transmit power level that is less than the first transmit power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregg Zehr, Subram Narasimhan, Varadarajan Gopalakrishnan, David C. Buuck, John Depew, In Chul Hyun
  • Publication number: 20110313697
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring battery life in a human input device powered by replaceable batteries includes repeatedly measuring battery charge by use of a measuring arrangement forming part of the input device. Battery charge is measured while the input device is in a relatively inactive condition and when it is in an active condition, and a time value is associated with each battery charge measurement. A usage model may be constructed based on the battery charge measurements, and calculation of an expected battery life may be based at least in part on the usage model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Staton, Michael Andrew Cretella, John Depew, Wing Kong Low
  • Publication number: 20070195506
    Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a support board, an integrated circuit chip interconnected and coupled to the support board, and a thermal-gap-filler pad placed over the integrated circuit chip and in contact with an external device to dissipate heat generated by the integrated circuit chip. The electronic assembly further comprises a standoff structure disposed adjacent the thermal-gap-filler pad and coupled to the support board, the standoff structure configured to prevent excessive force from being applied onto the thermal-gap-filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: John Depew
  • Publication number: 20060056158
    Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a support board, an integrated circuit chip interconnected and coupled to the support board, and a thermal-gap-filler pad placed over the integrated circuit chip and in contact with an external device to dissipate heat generated by the integrated circuit chip. The electronic assembly further comprises a standoff structure disposed adjacent the thermal-gap-filler pad and coupled to the support board, the standoff structure configured to prevent excessive force from being applied onto the thermal-gap-filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: John Depew