Patents by Inventor John O'Dwyer

John O'Dwyer 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: 11777503
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: John Edward McGrath, Woon Wong, John O'Dwyer, Paul Newson, Brendan Farley
  • Patent number: 11569820
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: John Edward McGrath, Woon Wong, John O'Dwyer, Paul Newson, Brendan Farley
  • Patent number: 11563435
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: John Edward McGrath, Woon Wong, John O'Dwyer, Paul Newson, Brendan Farley
  • Publication number: 20220224338
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: John Edward MCGRATH, Woon WONG, John O'DWYER, Paul NEWSON, Brendan FARLEY
  • Publication number: 20220224337
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: John Edward MCGRATH, Woon WONG, John O'DWYER, Paul NEWSON, Brendan FARLEY
  • Patent number: 11271581
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for sharing an analog signal for use by a plurality of devices are disclosed. In some implementations, the analog signal may be generated by a controller. The controller also may generate a control signal to determine when other devices use the analog signal. In one implementation, the control signal may be a token that may be transmitted and received by the other devices. If a device possess the token, then the device may use the analog signal. If the device does not possess the token, then the device may not use the analog signal. In another implementation, the controller may transmit a peer-to-peer message to a selected device. When the selected device receives the peer-to-peer message, then the selected device may use the analog signal. In this manner, the controller ensures that only one device at a time may use the analog signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Jennings, John O'Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20220060189
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: John Edward MCGRATH, Woon WONG, John O'DWYER, Paul NEWSON, Brendan FARLEY
  • Patent number: 11196423
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: John McGrath, Woon Wong, John O'Dwyer, Paul Newson, Brendan Farley
  • Patent number: 10720926
    Abstract: An example programmable device includes a configuration memory configured to store configuration data; a programmable logic having a configurable functionality based on the configuration data in the configuration memory; a signal conversion circuit; a digital processing circuit; an endpoint circuit coupled to the signal conversion circuit through the digital processing circuit; wherein the digital processing circuit includes a first one or more digital processing functions implemented as hardened circuits each having a predetermined functionality, and a second one or more processing functions implemented by the configurable functionality of the programmable logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: John McGrath, Woon Wong, John O'Dwyer, Paul Newson, Brendan Farley
  • Patent number: 9581462
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and displaying a POI data associated with multiple searches on a single digital map. Searches may be activated from pre-set layers within a layer panel. Searches may also be activated by adding custom layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan Newlin, Mark Husson, John O'Dwyer, Austin Brown
  • Publication number: 20160061624
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and displaying a POI data associated with multiple searches on a single digital map. Searches may be activated from pre-set layers within a layer panel. Searches may also be activated by adding custom layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Meghan NEWLIN, Mark HUSSON, John O'DWYER, Austin BROWN
  • Patent number: 9212918
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating and displaying a POI data associated with multiple searches on a single digital map. Searches may be activated from pre-set layers within a layer panel. Searches may also be activated by adding custom layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: MapQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan Newlin, Mark Husson, John O'Dwyer, Austin Brown
  • Patent number: 8350590
    Abstract: A technique is provided that involves: configuring a clock generation circuit to output a first signal having a first frequency that is one of a plurality of frequencies that are different; generating in a clock section of a further circuit as a function of the first signal a second signal having a second frequency that is one of the plurality of frequencies other than the first frequency; and configuring the clock section to supply to the further circuit a clock signal that is one of the first and second signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Schuyler E. Shimanek, Wayne E. Wennekamp, Charles D. Laverty, Roger D. Flateau, Jr., John O'Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6027591
    Abstract: A single face splicer for creating a splice between a running web from a first source of single face material and a ready web from a second source of single face material to provide an uninterrupted supply of single face material to a double backer system in the manufacture of corrugated cardboard. The splicer includes an upper and lower bridge positioned above the first and second sources of single face material, and a splice head adjacent the upper bridge for creating the splice between the running web and the ready web. A drive system draws the running web through the splice head at an output speed which is greater than the speed at which the double backer system draws the running web from the splicer. The running web is deposited on an upper bridge supply belt which rotates at a speed which is slower than the output speed thereby causing the running web to accumulate on the upper bridge supply belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: United Container Machinery, Inc.
    Inventor: John O'Dwyer
  • Patent number: 5679195
    Abstract: An input festoon is provided in a web supply apparatus for automatically splicing a relatively stiff web of material such a liner board for making corrugated board. The input festoon includes a dancer roll which is movable along a track to allow storage of a ready web as the ready web is pre-accelerated by an accelerator roll to a running speed prior to creation of a splice at a splice head. Tail grab sensors are mounted on the apparatus above the web between the input roll and the splice head adjacent the input roll. The tail grab sensor detects tears or breaks in the web and provides an electrical signal to initiate a splice. A vacuum box including a pivotable vacuum bar is provided for creating a high speed butt splice. A method of creating a high speed butt splice using the vacuum box is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: John O'Dwyer
    Inventors: John O'Dwyer, Richard Sangster, Gary O'Brien