Patents by Inventor John T. Orchard
John T. Orchard 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: 11741041Abstract: A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Ian P. Shaeffer, Eric C. Gaertner, John T Orchard, Michael W. Murphy, Ronald P. Songco, Corey N. Axelowitz, Brett W. Degner
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Publication number: 20220269640Abstract: A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Ian P. Shaeffer, Eric C. Gaertner, John T. Orchard, Michael W. Murphy, Ronald P. Songco, Corey N. Axelowitz, Brett W. Degner
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Patent number: 11281619Abstract: A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ian P. Schaeffer, Eric C. Gaertner, John T. Orchard, Michael W. Murphy, Ronald P. Songco, Corey N. Axelowitz, Brett W. Degner
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Patent number: 11188141Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may determine one or more characteristics relating to a mains power supply received by a computer system, and may then determine a maximum amount of power that may be drawn by the computer system given the determined characteristics. An example may provide a computer system having a power supply circuit that may include a detection circuit to receive a mains power supply and to detect a characteristic of the mains power supply. In response to the detected characteristic, the detection circuit may provide an output to a circuit in the computer system that sets a limit on a current that may be drawn by the circuit. In this example, the characteristic may be an RMS value of the mains power supply waveform, a location of where the mains power supply is being received, a quality of the mains power supply, or other characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Corey N. Axelowitz, William R. Allan, II, Eric C. Gaertner, Ian P. Shaeffer, Ronald P. Songco, John T. Orchard
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Publication number: 20200311012Abstract: A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Ian P. Schaeffer, Eric C. Gaertner, John T. Orchard, Michael W. Murphy, Ronald P. Songco, Corey N. Axelowitz, Brett W. Degner
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Publication number: 20190346911Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may determine one or more characteristics relating to a mains power supply received by a computer system, and may then determine a maximum amount of power that may be drawn by the computer system given the determined characteristics. An example may provide a computer system having a power supply circuit that may include a detection circuit to receive a mains power supply and to detect a characteristic of the mains power supply. In response to the detected characteristic, the detection circuit may provide an output to a circuit in the computer system that sets a limit on a current that may be drawn by the circuit. In this example, the characteristic may be an RMS value of the mains power supply waveform, a location of where the mains power supply is being received, a quality of the mains power supply, or other characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Corey N. Axelowitz, William R. Allan, II, Eric C. Gaertner, Ian P. Shaeffer, Ronald P. Songco, John T. Orchard
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Patent number: 10359884Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Hotelling, David Amm, Michael Lammers, John T. Orchard, Brian Michael King, Omar S. Leung, Deniz Teoman
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Publication number: 20170199625Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Steven P. HOTELLING, David AMM, Michael LAMMERS, John T. ORCHARD, Brian Michael KING, Omar S. LEUNG, Deniz TEOMAN
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Patent number: 9632622Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steven Porter Hotelling, David T. Amm, Michael Lammers, John T. Orchard, Brian Michael King, Omar Leung, Deniz Teoman
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Patent number: 9298280Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify, one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: XYLON LLCInventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik
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Publication number: 20130293462Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify, one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik
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Patent number: 8502775Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify, one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Durham Logistics LLCInventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik
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Patent number: 8018435Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Durham Logistics, LLCInventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik
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Publication number: 20110012840Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Steven Porter HOTELLING, David T. Amm, Michael Lammers, John T. Orchard, Brian Michael King, Omar Leung, Deniz Teoman
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Publication number: 20100141579Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify, one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik
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Patent number: 7679604Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify, one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventors: Christopher R. Uhlik, John T. Orchard
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Patent number: 7424506Abstract: A method is presented comprising analyzing two or more input terms on a per-bit basis within each level of bit-significance. Maximally segmenting each of the levels of bit-significance into one or more one-, two-, and/or three-bit groups, and designing a hyperpipelined hybrid Wallace tree adder utilizing one or more full-adders, half-adders, and associated register based, at least in part, on the maximal segmentation of the input terms.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Durham Logistics LLCInventor: John T. Orchard
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Patent number: 6834249Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: ArrayComm, Inc.Inventor: John T. Orchard
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Publication number: 20030046323Abstract: A hybrid summing module is presented, wherein the summing module is comprised of a hyperpipelined series of one or more of full-adders and associated registers, half-adders and associated registers, and registers receive select input(s) based, at least in part, on a bit-wise analysis of the input terms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: John T. Orchard
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Patent number: RE43587Abstract: A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Durham Logistics LLCInventors: John T. Orchard, Christopher R. Uhlik