Patents by Inventor Mark A. Champion

Mark A. Champion 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: 10712550
    Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to collocating a signal processing device with a micromechanical scanning silicon mirror as part of an apparatus. The micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device are part of separate dies. According to various embodiments, the apparatus can include wire bonds directly between sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device; the signal processing device can be mounted on a printed circuit board or mounted on or adjacent to the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror. Pursuant to other embodiments, the signal processing device can be mounted on the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g., mounted on a foot) and electrically coupled to sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, Michael James Nystrom
  • Publication number: 20190293926
    Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to collocating a signal processing device with a micromechanical scanning silicon mirror as part of an apparatus. The micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device are part of separate dies. According to various embodiments, the apparatus can include wire bonds directly between sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror and the signal processing device; the signal processing device can be mounted on a printed circuit board or mounted on or adjacent to the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror. Pursuant to other embodiments, the signal processing device can be mounted on the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g., mounted on a foot) and electrically coupled to sensor contacts of the micromechanical scanning silicon mirror (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. CHAMPION, Michael James NYSTROM
  • Patent number: 9883412
    Abstract: The description relates to wireless protocol verification. One example can obtain information relating to a wireless protocol and receive information relating to wireless communications associated with a wireless device. The example can compare the wireless communications with the wireless protocol and generate a verification report that conveys whether the wireless communications comply with the wireless protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ranveer Chandra, Jinghao Shi, Sam M. Sarmast, Mark A. Champion, Shuvendu K. Lahiri
  • Publication number: 20170195903
    Abstract: The description relates to wireless protocol verification. One example can obtain information relating to a wireless protocol and receive information relating to wireless communications associated with a wireless device. The example can compare the wireless communications with the wireless protocol and generate a verification report that conveys whether the wireless communications comply with the wireless protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ranveer Chandra, Jinghao Shi, Sam M. Sarmast, Mark A. Champion, Shuvendu K. Lahiri
  • Patent number: 7586543
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Patent number: 7522217
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Publication number: 20080129870
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Publication number: 20040189870
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Patent number: 6734919
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Publication number: 20020080280
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Patent number: 6377282
    Abstract: In a video conferencing system, a video overlay system (160) generates a motion video signal (MV). The motion video signal incorporates an image received from a remote video conferencing system (110.2) and from a local camera (186). The video overlay system also receives a computer video signal (CV) from a local computer (140). A summing amplifier (310) in the video overlay system generates an output signal (SV) representative of the sum of the computer video signal and the motion video signal. The output signal (SV) is provided to a monitor (174) when motion video is to be displayed. Use of the summing amplifier allows a cursor (240) generated by the computer to be inserted into the motion video on the monitor screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Champion
  • Patent number: 6356313
    Abstract: A system for overlaying a motion video signal onto an analog signal on a display. The system includes a motion video processing unit for receiving and processing the motion video signal into a signal having an analog video format, a video format analyzer and synchronizer device for receiving the analog signal and for determining video timing parameters and a corresponding original pixel clock of the analog signal and for controlling video timing parameters of the motion video signal to match the video timing parameters of the analog signal determined by the video format analyzer and synchronizer device so as to provide an output motion video signal which is synchronized with the analog signal and a display determining device for determining the display of the analog output signal or the synchronized output motion video signal on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, David H. Bessel
  • Patent number: 6313822
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying screen resolution based on available memory identifies a first screen resolution for a display. Then, a second screen resolution for at least a portion of the display is created, wherein the creating is based on the first screen resolution and an amount of memory to be used for the at least a portion of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micheale Rathbun McKay, Donald Brian Moore, Mark A. Champion
  • Patent number: 6292225
    Abstract: A precision horizontal positioning (PHP) system for precisely positioning two overlaid video images includes a phase-locked loop, a frame controller, and a delay circuit. The precision horizontal positioning system adjusts the phase of a second video signal until the start of active video of the second video signal coincides with the start of active video of a first video signal. The delay circuit is incorporated in the feedback path of the horizontal synchronization signal of the second video signal such that the second video signal is pushed forward in time to align horizontally with the first video signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Champion, Micheale R. McKay, Donald B. Moore
  • Patent number: D543219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventors: Donald E. Heath, Eugene Holt, Mark A. Champion