Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Hafer

Kevin J. Hafer 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: 8443037
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Avocent Redmond Corp.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James J. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Publication number: 20110010632
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, JR., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 7818367
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Avocent Redmond Corp.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 7113978
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Avocent Redmond Corp.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Publication number: 20020087753
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: Apex, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 6345323
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Apex, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 6112264
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Apex PC Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 5937176
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 5884096
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
  • Patent number: 5721842
    Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer