Patents by Inventor Joseph James Deppong

Joseph James Deppong 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).

  • Device and method for power management in a solar-powered electronic device
    Patent number: 11973357
    Abstract: An electronic device powered by a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The electronic device prevents unnecessary charging and discharging of the rechargeable battery by disconnecting the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. The electronic device detects and reports a defective rechargeable battery by powering the electronic device off of the solar panel. The electronic device detects and handles brownout conditions when powered by the solar panel by re-connecting the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Bean, Joseph James Deppong, Andrew James Murfin
  • Method and device for power management in a solar-powered electronic device
    Patent number: 11942815
    Abstract: An electronic device powered by a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The electronic device prevents draining of the rechargeable battery through the solar panel when the solar panel is unable to provide sufficient energy to power the electronic device. The electronic device prevents unnecessary charging and discharging of the rechargeable battery by disconnecting the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. The electronic device detects and reports a defective rechargeable battery by powering the electronic device off of the solar panel. The electronic device detects and handles brownout conditions when powered by the solar panel by re-connecting the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Bean, Joseph James Deppong, Andrew James Murfin