Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Seethaler
Kenneth S. Seethaler 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: 9806606Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack that can switch between charging algorithms dynamically. This dynamic switching can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways, for example via external command or automatically. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system that can switch a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack between one or more of a runtime mode, a lifespan mode, and a quick charge mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Hiromitsu Yamaguchi, Shigefumi Odaohhara, Takeshi Matsumoto
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Patent number: 9146601Abstract: Embodiments of the invention implement one or more power management policies on one or more devices in order intelligently to manage the finite amount of battery power available while maximizing synchronization between connected devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Kenneth S. Seethaler, Howard Locker, Richard W. Cheston, Joseph M. Pennisi
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Patent number: 9052917Abstract: A method can include receiving operating system environment settings via a network; storing the received operating system environment settings to a storage device; establishing an operating system environment according to the stored operating system environment settings; receiving information via the network; instructing the established operating system environment according to the received information; and, in response to the instructing, transmitting via the network information generated at least in part by the established operating system environment. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Randall S. Springfield, Howard J. Locker, Richard W. Cheston
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Publication number: 20140201512Abstract: A method can include receiving operating system environment settings via a network; storing the received operating system environment settings to a storage device; establishing an operating system environment according to the stored operating system environment settings; receiving information via the network; instructing the established operating system environment according to the received information; and, in response to the instructing, transmitting via the network information generated at least in part by the established operating system environment. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Randall S. Springfield, Howard J. Locker, Richard W. Cheston
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Patent number: 8539246Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide secure resume for encrypted drives. One aspect provides a method including: receiving an indication to resume from a suspended state at a computing device; responsive to authenticating a user at one or more input devices, accessing a value in a BIOS derived from authenticating the user at the one or more input devices; responsive to accessing the value, releasing a credential for unlocking one or more encrypted drives; and thereafter proceeding to resume from the suspend state.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Randall S. Springfield, Howard Locker, Joseph M. Pennisi
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Patent number: 8473747Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide secure boot with a minimum number of re-boots. One aspect provides a method including receiving an indication to boot from a power off state at a computing device; responsive to authenticating a user at one or more input devices, releasing a value derived from authenticating the user at the one or more input devices; responsive to releasing the value, unlocking one or more encrypted drives with a previously established alternate credential; and thereafter proceeding to boot from the power off state. By not having to call the non-BIOS software each boot, this minimizes the number of reboots for each boot cycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Joseph M. Pennisi, Howard Locker, Kenneth S. Seethaler
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Publication number: 20120239917Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide secure boot with a minimum number of re-boots. One aspect provides a method including receiving an indication to boot from a power off state at a computing device; responsive to authenticating a user at one or more input devices, releasing a value derived from authenticating the user at the one or more input devices; responsive to releasing the value, unlocking one or more encrypted drives with a previously established alternate credential; and thereafter proceeding to boot from the power off state. By not having to call the non-BIOS software each boot, this minimizes the number of reboots for each boot cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Joseph M. Pennisi, Howard Locker, Kenneth S. Seethaler
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Publication number: 20120239939Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide secure resume for encrypted drives. One aspect provides a method including: receiving an indication to resume from a suspended state at a computing device; responsive to authenticating a user at one or more input devices, accessing a value in a BIOS derived from authenticating the user at the one or more input devices; responsive to accessing the value, releasing a credential for unlocking one or more encrypted drives; and thereafter proceeding to resume from the suspend state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Randall S. Springfield, Howard Locker, Joseph M. Pennisi
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Publication number: 20110217572Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery cells having a double acting venting mechanism that provides reliable venting even in response to various undesirable events. Embodiments of the invention ensure that safe venting can take place, as necessary, even if the battery cell encounters internal and/or external pressure and/or deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Joseph A. Holung, Tin-Lup Wong, Kenneth S. Seethaler
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Publication number: 20110126033Abstract: Embodiments of the invention implement one or more power management policies on one or more devices in order intelligently to manage the finite amount of battery power available while maximizing synchronization between connected devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Kenneth S. Seethaler, Howard Locker, Richard W. Cheston, Joseph M. Pennisi
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Publication number: 20110037436Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack that can switch between charging algorithms dynamically. This dynamic switching can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways, for example via external command or automatically. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system that can switch a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack between one or more of a runtime mode, a lifespan mode, and a quick charge mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Hiromitsu Yamaguchi, Shigefumi Odaohhara, Takeshi Matsumoto
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Patent number: 7099481Abstract: A method of powering an audio output device of a computer system, by determining whether a passive or active audio output device is connected to an audio output jack of the computer system and, based on this determination, providing an appropriate power level to the audio output jack. For example, if the determination is made that a passive audio output device is connected to the audio output jack, then a 3-watt power signal is applied to the audio output jack, but if the determination is made that an active audio output device is connected to the audio output jack, then a ΒΌ-watt power signal is applied to the audio output jack. The type of audio output device present may be determined by sensing an impedance at the audio output jack. This sensing may be performed by comparing a load voltage associated with the impedance to a reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Brian A. Baker, Mark A. Casparian, Kenneth S. Seethaler, Gregory J. Zandt
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Publication number: 20020172371Abstract: A method of powering an audio output device of a computer system, by determining whether a passive or active audio output device is connected to an audio output jack of the computer system and, based on this determination, providing an appropriate power level to the audio output jack. For example, if the determination is made that a passive audio output device is connected to the audio output jack, then a 3-watt power signal is applied to the audio output jack, but if the determination is made that an active audio output device is connected to the audio output jack, then a ¼-watt power signal is applied to the audio output jack. The type of audio output device present may be determined by sensing an impedance at the audio output jack. This sensing may be performed by comparing a load voltage associated with the impedance to a reference voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Brian A. Baker, Mark A. Casparian, Kenneth S. Seethaler, Gregory J. Zandt