Patents by Inventor John M. Ananny
John M. Ananny 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).
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Patent number: 11513576Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems (e.g., power usage clients) of a computer system. A power budget allocation subsystem may include a plurality of feedback branches having different associated time constants. Power usage clients with slower power response times may be provided power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated longer time constant, while power usage clients with faster power response times may be provided with power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated shorter time constant. The power budgets may be determined in the feedback branches based on power budgeting policies weighting the power budget of each subsystem relative to total power mitigation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Achmed R. Zahir, Diwakar N. Tundlam, James S. Ismail, Keith Cox, Reza Arastoo, Douglas A. MacKay, John M. Ananny, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 10895903Abstract: In an embodiment, an electronic device includes a package power zone controller. The device monitors the overall power consumption of multiple components of a “package.” The package power zone controller may detect workloads in which the package components (e.g. different types of processors, peripheral hardware, etc.) are each consuming relatively low levels of power, but the overall power consumption is greater than a desired target. The package power zone controller may implement various mechanisms to reduce power consumption in such cases.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: James S. Ismail, John M. Ananny, John G. Dorsey, Bryan R. Hinch, Aditya Venkataraman, Keith Cox, Inder M. Sodhi, Achmed R. Zahir
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Patent number: 10879745Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
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Publication number: 20200379534Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems (e.g., power usage clients) of a computer system. A power budget allocation subsystem may include a plurality of feedback branches having different associated time constants. Power usage clients with slower power response times may be provided power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated longer time constant, while power usage clients with faster power response times may be provided with power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated shorter time constant. The power budgets may be determined in the feedback branches based on power budgeting policies weighting the power budget of each subsystem relative to total power mitigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Achmed R. Zahir, Diwakar N. Tundlam, James S. Ismail, Keith Cox, Reza Arastoo, Douglas A. MacKay, John M. Ananny, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 10555436Abstract: An electronic device may have electrical components that produce heat during operation. An electronic device may also be heated by sunlight incident on the device. A thermal management model may take into account device structures such as housing materials in modeling the thermal behavior of the device. Temperature sensors in the device may be used to measure internal temperatures. The model may use temperature measurements and other data such as environmental data measured with sensors in predicting temperatures for one or more regions in a device. In response to prediction of a temperature greater than a predetermined threshold, the device may take remedial action to avoid overheating. Remedial action may include adjusting electrical components so that they produce less heat, activating a heat blocking component such as an electronic shutter, and reducing communications activity levels and other software activity levels.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Keith Cox, John M. Ananny, Gaurav Kapoor, Amaury J. Heresztyn
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Publication number: 20190369693Abstract: In an embodiment, an electronic device includes a package power zone controller. The device monitors the overall power consumption of multiple components of a “package.” The package power zone controller may detect workloads in which the package components (e.g. different types of processors, peripheral hardware, etc.) are each consuming relatively low levels of power, but the overall power consumption is greater than a desired target. The package power zone controller may implement various mechanisms to reduce power consumption in such cases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: James S. Ismail, John M. Ananny, John G. Dorsey, Bryan R. Hinch, Aditya Venkataraman, Keith Cox, Inder M. Sodhi, Achmed R. Zahir
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Publication number: 20190006892Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
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Patent number: 10014733Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
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Patent number: 10009852Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to low temperature power throttling at a mobile device to reduce the likelihood of an unexpected power down event in cold weather environments. A mobile device employing a power management solution may be configured to determine that a monitored temperature at the mobile device (at the battery of the mobile device) is below a first threshold level, and whether a hardware component (such as a camera) is active or inactive. Then, based on these determinations, the mobile device can select a throttle setting from a first set of throttle settings when the hardware component is active, and a second set of throttle settings when the hardware component is inactive. Subsequently the mobile device can throttle power consumption for one or more components of the mobile device according to the selected throttle setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrick Y. Law, Keith Cox, John M. Ananny, Stephen D. Sterz, Derek J. DiCarlo, Gaurav Kapoor, Jason L. Pang, Alex J. Crumlin
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Publication number: 20170156111Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to low temperature power throttling at a mobile device to reduce the likelihood of an unexpected power down event in cold weather environments. A mobile device employing a power management solution may be configured to determine that a monitored temperature at the mobile device (at the battery of the mobile device) is below a first threshold level, and whether a hardware component (such as a camera) is active or inactive. Then, based on these determinations, the mobile device can select a throttle setting from a first set of throttle settings when the hardware component is active, and a second set of throttle settings when the hardware component is inactive. Subsequently the mobile device can throttle power consumption for one or more components of the mobile device according to the selected throttle setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Patrick Y. LAW, Keith COX, John M. ANANNY, Stephen D. STERZ, Derek J. DICARLO, Gaurav KAPOOR, Jason L. PANG, Alex J. CRUMLIN
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Patent number: 9585100Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to low temperature power throttling at a mobile device to reduce the likelihood of an unexpected power down event in cold weather environments. A mobile device employing a power management solution may be configured to determine that a monitored temperature at the mobile device (at the battery of the mobile device) is below a first threshold level, and whether a hardware component (such as a camera) is active or inactive. Then, based on these determinations, the mobile device can select a throttle setting from a first set of throttle settings when the hardware component is active, and a second set of throttle settings when the hardware component is inactive. Subsequently the mobile device can throttle power consumption for one or more components of the mobile device according to the selected throttle setting.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrick Y. Law, Keith Cox, John M. Ananny, Stephen D. Sterz, Derek J. DiCarlo, Gaurav Kapoor, Jason L. Pang, Alex J. Crumlin
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Publication number: 20160064948Abstract: Various techniques for temperature management during inductive energy transfer are disclosed. A transmitter device and/or a receiver device can be turned off during energy transfer based on the temperature of the transmitter device and/or of the receiver device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Keith Cox, Eric S. Jol, Jeffrey M. Alves, Jim C. Hwang, Jeffrey J. Terlizzi, John M. Ananny, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, Robert S. Parnell, Steven G. Herbst, Todd K. Moyer, Albert J. Golko, Frank Liang
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Publication number: 20160064947Abstract: One or more operations in an electronic device can be adjusted based on environment data, such as temperature data and/or humidity data. The electronic device may be, for example, a receiver device or a transmitter device in an inductive energy transfer system. Example operations that may be adjusted based on environmental data include, but are not limited to, the brightness of a display or a haptic output produced by a haptic mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram, John M. Ananny, Keith Cox, Frank F. Liang, Eugene Y. Kim, Mushtaq A. Sarwar, Jim C. Hwang, Jean-Pierre S. Guillou, Paul S. Drzaic, Peter M. Arnold, Storrs T. Hoen, Douglas A. Scott, Anthony J. Guetta
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Publication number: 20160066266Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to low temperature power throttling at a mobile device to reduce the likelihood of an unexpected power down event in cold weather environments. A mobile device employing a power management solution may be configured to determine that a monitored temperature at the mobile device (at the battery of the mobile device) is below a first threshold level, and whether a hardware component (such as a camera) is active or inactive. Then, based on these determinations, the mobile device can select a throttle setting from a first set of throttle settings when the hardware component is active, and a second set of throttle settings when the hardware component is inactive. Subsequently the mobile device can throttle power consumption for one or more components of the mobile device according to the selected throttle setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Patrick Y. Law, Keith Cox, John M. Ananny, Stephen D. Sterz, Derek J. DiCarlo, Gaurav Kapoor, Jason L. Pang, Alex J. Crumlin
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Patent number: 8559575Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for calibrating the internal oscillator of a microcontroller from a remote clock source. In some embodiments, an electronic device can request timing information from a third party device using a timing independent signal. The timing information received from the third party device may be used to calibrate the microcontroller clock of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the internal oscillator may be calibrated based on timing information received from multiple third party devices. Once calibrated, the microcontroller may initiate timing dependent communication with other electronic devices using a timing dependent protocol, such as a serial protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John M. Ananny, Nicholas R. Kalayjian, Stanley Rabu, Terry Tikalsky
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Patent number: 8543745Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable computing device is provided. The accessory includes a keypad and a pedestal to house the control circuitry and provide mechanical stability for the accessory. The accessory includes a metal mass that performs dual functions of providing the mass for stability as well as acting as a ground connection for the keypad and other control circuitry. The accessory includes a connector for interfacing with a portable computing device and an additional connector for interfacing with an additional accessory.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jahan Minoo, Gregory T. Lydon, Kenneth Loo, Lawrence G. Bolton, Roberto G. Yepez, John M. Ananny
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Patent number: 8054163Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Interval Licensing LLCInventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20110167176Abstract: A portable computing device (PCD) can be connected to multiple accessories concurrently in a daisy chain topology. with the PCD at a “front” end of the chain. At least one intermediary accessory (or relay) provides one port for connection to the PCD and another port for connection to another accessory, which can also be a relay. Each connected accessory can interact with the PCD to invoke functionality, receive or deliver content, etc. Concurrently, each relay accessory can also act as a relay for other accessories in the chain, directing signals from a downstream accessory toward the PCD and directing signals received from upstream toward a downstream accessory, thereby allowing downstream accessories to interact with the PCD. The presence of upstream intermediaries can be transparent to a downstream accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason J. Yew, Shailesh Rathi, Scott Krueger, Lawrence G. Bolton, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20110167181Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable computing device is provided. The accessory includes a keypad and a pedestal to house the control circuitry and provide mechanical stability for the accessory. The accessory includes a metal mass that performs dual functions of providing the mass for stability as well as acting as a ground connection for the keypad and other control circuitry. The accessory includes a connector for interfacing with a portable computing device and an additional connector for interfacing with an additional accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jahan Minoo, Gregory T. Lydon, Kenneth Loo, Lawrence G. Bolton, Roberto G. Yepez, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20110095890Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny