Patents by Inventor John Frederick

John Frederick 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).

  • Patent number: 11880315
    Abstract: An example peripheral device includes circuitry to identify a target device that matches the device type identifier of the peripheral device. The example circuitry of the peripheral device is to cause selection of an input component device, transmission of a request to place the input component of the target device into an instruction set receiver mode, and operation of an output component of the peripheral device to produce audio output or video output that represents the instruction set in response to a determination that an instruction set version identifier of the target device mismatches the instruction set version identifier of the peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John Frederick, Timothy Paul Guynes, Anthony Kaplanis, Syed S. Azam
  • Patent number: 11713063
    Abstract: A method for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided. In one example, the method includes responding to a request to de-lift a lift mechanism by reducing pressure in an actuator coupled to the lift mechanism, where the lift mechanism is configured to transfer a load from a first axle to a second axle of the vehicle during the de-lift, and during the de-lift, maintaining the pressure in the actuator at or above a threshold pressure to maintain tension in a weight transfer device of the lift mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20230118384
    Abstract: An example peripheral device includes circuitry to identify a target device that matches the device type identifier of the peripheral device. The example circuitry of the peripheral device is to cause selection of an input component device, transmission of a request to place the input component of the target device into an instruction set receiver mode, and operation of an output component of the peripheral device to produce audio output or video output that represents the instruction set in response to a determination that an instruction set version identifier of the target device mismatches the instruction set version identifier of the peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: John Frederick, Timothy Paul Guynes, Anthony Kaplanis, Syed S. Azam
  • Patent number: 11482193
    Abstract: An example system includes an input engine to determine an aspect ratio of each of a plurality of video signals input to the system. The system includes an arrangement engine to determine positions in a display area for the plurality of video signals based on the aspect ratio of each video signal. The system includes a display engine to output screen content corresponding to the plurality of video signals at the determined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John Frederick, Syed S Azam, Timothy Guynes, Irene Chou
  • Publication number: 20220324492
    Abstract: A method for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Patent number: 11459002
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided. In one example, a method includes compressing a vehicle suspension by actuating an actuator with a cylinder abutted to a piston rod, the piston rod coupled to the vehicle suspension and, when deactivating the actuator, maintaining at least nominal compression on the vehicle suspension with the piston rod spaced away from a piston of the cylinder via a biasing member, the piston configured to slide within the cylinder along a central axis of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20220253160
    Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a mouse system comprising a plurality of temperature sensors, a thermoelectric device, and a processor. The processor receives a first input and second input from a first temperature sensor and second temperature sensor respectively. The first temperature sensor is in proximity to a users fingers, and the second temperature sensor is in proximity to a users palm. The processor activates the thermoelectric device based on the received first and second inputs. The processor receives a feedback from a user response and the feedback, the first input and second input are provided as input to a machine learning model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Williams, Hsiao-Jou Lin, Anthony Kaplanis, John Frederick
  • Patent number: 11370465
    Abstract: A method for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided. In one example, the method includes responding to a request to de-lift a lift mechanism by reducing pressure in an actuator coupled to the lift mechanism, where the lift mechanism is configured to transfer a load from a first axle to a second axle of the vehicle during the de-lift, and during the de-lift, maintaining the pressure in the actuator at or above a threshold pressure to maintain tension in a weight transfer device of the lift mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLP
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20210297562
    Abstract: A method, according to one example, includes sensing a position of a camera of a computing device, wherein the camera is moveable between a hidden position and a visible position. The method includes automatically enabling the camera via firmware when the camera is sensed as being in the visible position. The method includes automatically disabling the camera via the firmware when the camera is sensed as being in the hidden position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Syed S Azam, Georgios Mandamadiotis, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20210141706
    Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a method may receive an indication of a user touch upon a display. Upon the touch, a record of the touch and location of the touch is created. A request to sanitize the surface of the display is received. The record is recalled, responsive to the request and the display presents an indication on the display in the location of the user touch, where the display is to be sanitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John Frederick, Dave Nypaver, Tim Guynes, Syed S. Azam
  • Publication number: 20210078615
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided. In one example, a method includes compressing a vehicle suspension by actuating an actuator with a cylinder abutted to a piston rod, the piston rod coupled to the vehicle suspension and, when deactivating the actuator, maintaining at least nominal compression on the vehicle suspension with the piston rod spaced away from a piston of the cylinder via a biasing member, the piston configured to slide within the cylinder along a central axis of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20210035536
    Abstract: An example system includes an input engine to determine an aspect ratio of each of a plurality of video signals input to the system. The system includes an arrangement engine to determine positions in a display area for the plurality of video signals based on the aspect ratio of each video signal. The system includes a display engine to output screen content corresponding to the plurality of video signals at the determined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Deveploment Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John Frederick, Syed S Azam, Timothy Guynes, Irene Chou
  • Publication number: 20200391773
    Abstract: A method for reducing slack in a linkage chain of a vehicle truck assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jingjun Zhang, Bret D. Worden, Ibrahim Kacar, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20200097096
    Abstract: An example system includes a video processing engine. The video processing engine is to combine a plurality of images from a plurality of distinct devices to produce a combined image. The system also includes a display output to display the combined image. The system includes a hub to provide first input data from an input device to a first of the plurality of distinct devices. When combining images, the video processing engine is to emphasize an image from a second of the plurality of distinct devices based on the hub receiving a first type of input. The hub is to provide second input data to the second of the plurality of distinct devices based on the hub receiving a second type of input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Wen-Shih Chen, John Frederick, Syed S Azam, Irene Chou
  • Patent number: 10258865
    Abstract: A field demarcation boundary line system includes a first boundary strip sufficiently durable to withstand tearing due to stepping thereon. The first boundary strip includes a width, a top surface area, and an advertisement on the top surface area. The system further includes a fastening device configured to secure the first boundary strip to the ground. The method includes displaying the advertisement on the top surface of the first strip for viewing access to the spectator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20150363154
    Abstract: An example system includes a multi-monitor display (10) having two or more display monitors (12-28); a receiver (34) for receiving control signals transmitted by a controller (36); and a signal conduit (38) for communication between the receiver (34) and the two or more display monitors (12-28). The signal conduit (38) may be a wired connection from the receiver (34) to the two or more display monitors (12-28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: John Frederick, David M. Nypaver
  • Patent number: 8654142
    Abstract: A color accurate display device is configured to receive an encoded first color space having a first gamut from a set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and a first white point. The device includes a display panel having an active area configured for an encoded second color space having a second white point and a set of native primaries each with a characterized tone response with respect to the second color space and a measured tone response from the display panel, the primaries having a second gamut larger than and including the first gamut. Also included is a color space conversion circuit configured to convert the set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and first white point of the first color space to the set of native primaries and second white point compensating for each characterized tone response of the second color space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ed Beeman, Bob Myers, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20130155126
    Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to determination of display device power consumption. In example embodiments, an operating parameter of a display device of a computing device is received, which, in some embodiments, may be a current level of brightness of the display device. A level of power consumption of the display device may then be determined based on the operating parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Frederick L. Lathrop, John Frederick, Thong Thai
  • Publication number: 20120013635
    Abstract: A color accurate display device is configured to receive an encoded first color space having a first gamut from a set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and a first white point. The device includes a display panel having an active area configured for an encoded second color space having a second white point and a set of native primaries each with a characterized tone response with respect to the second color space and a measured tone response from the display panel, the primaries having a second gamut larger than and including the first gamut. Also included is a color space conversion circuit configured to convert the set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and first white point of the first color space to the set of native primaries and second white point compensating for each characterized tone response of the second color space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Ed Beeman, Bob Myers, John Frederick
  • Publication number: 20080223261
    Abstract: The invention comprises a table, comprising: a) a base, the base being suitable for mounting in a vehicle, the base having a collar with one or more base pins along the interior of the collar; b) a pole, the pole being detachably coupled to the base, the pole having with one or more hockey-stick shaped slots at one end corresponding to and capable of receiving the base pins, a first lock/release mechanism for securing the pole to the base, and one or more apertures at an end opposite to the one end; and c) a table top, the table top being detachably coupled to the pillar, the top having a second lock/release mechanism for securing the top to the pillar, the second lock/release mechanism containing one or more elements which engage the one or more apertures on the pole, wherein the base, the pole and the table top combine to form the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: John Frederick, Rob Meadus, Todd Michals, Gabriel Lam, Tom Modick, Don Miller, Joel Hartman, Dave Smith, Mike Boyer, Steve Swailes, Steve Jakubiec, Mike Phillips