Patents by Inventor Martin George Albert Guthrie
Martin George Albert Guthrie 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: 8810529Abstract: A method includes detecting movement of a touch on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device from a first touch location to a second touch location. When the distance between the first touch location and the second touch location meets a first threshold, the second touch location is reported to an application layer of the electronic device. After the first threshold is met, a third touch location is reported to the application layer when movement of the touch from the second touch location to the third touch location is detected and the distance between the second touch location and the third touch location meets a second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Peter Anthony Van Eerd, Igor Krivoshlykov, Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8760119Abstract: A mobile device adapted for dynamic power management. The mobile device includes an output power port, a voltage converter adapted to convert an input voltage to provide an output voltage to the output power port, and a processor. The processor is adapted to monitor at least one load electrically to determine when the at least one load will become active or inactive, determine a minimum required output voltage to be provided by the voltage converter based on the at least one load that will become active or inactive, control the voltage converter to provide at least the minimum required output voltage on the output power port in advance of the at least one load becoming active or after the at least one load becomes inactive, and when the input voltage is below the first threshold, control the voltage converter to reduce the output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Dusan Veselic, Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8718719Abstract: A system and method for managing battery slump in a battery-powered communications device including: an input configured for receiving battery voltage level information; an output configured for sending a signal for terminating a transmission; and a controller connected to the input and the output and configured to receive the battery voltage level information from the input; monitor the battery voltage level information; and send a signal via the output to terminate a transmission if the battery voltage level information crosses a predetermined threshold during the transmission. In particular, the system and method may further include an input connected to the controller and configured for receiving a signal indicating when a transmission is beginning or occurring and the controller is further configured to receive and monitor the battery voltage level information only when the transmission is occurring.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Martin George Albert Guthrie, Richard C. Madter, Dusan Veselic, Christopher Simon Book, Kent Arnold Nickerson
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Patent number: 8670799Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Simon Book, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Herbert Anthony Little
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Publication number: 20130285614Abstract: A mobile device adapted for dynamic power management. The mobile device includes an output power port, a voltage converter adapted to convert an input voltage to provide an output voltage to the output power port, and a processor. The processor is adapted to monitor at least one load electrically to determine when the at least one load will become active or inactive, determine a minimum required output voltage to be provided by the voltage converter based on the at least one load that will become active or inactive, control the voltage converter to provide at least the minimum required output voltage on the output power port in advance of the at least one load becoming active or after the at least one load becomes inactive, and when the input voltage is below the first threshold, control the voltage converter to reduce the output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Dusan Veselic, Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8554284Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and to select one of the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Christopher Simon Book, David James Mak-Fan, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher
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Patent number: 8543162Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Simon Book, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Herbert Anthony Little
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Patent number: 8541983Abstract: A battery charging circuit comprising: a semiconductor switch having an output connected to a rechargeable battery; a battery charge controller for receiving power from an external source, and supplying output power to a portable device and the input of the semiconductor switch, the current output of the battery charge controller being controllable; and a voltage sensing circuit for: measuring the voltage drop across the battery charge controller; and responding to the voltage drop across the battery charge controller by modulating the semiconductor switch to reduce the quantity of current supplied to the rechargeable battery when the voltage drop is too great; whereby the total power dissipated by the battery charge controller is controlled, the portable device receiving the power it needs to operate and the rechargeable battery receiving any additional available power.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dusan Veselic, Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8493029Abstract: A method of dynamic power management of a mobile device. The method includes monitoring at least one load to determine when at least one of the loads will become active or inactive, determining a minimum required output voltage level to be provided by a single voltage converter based on voltage level requirements of the at least one load that will become active or inactive, converting an input voltage level via the voltage converter to provide the minimum required output voltage level to the output power port in advance of the at least one load becoming active or after the at least one load becomes inactive, monitoring the input voltage level, determining whether the input voltage level is below a first threshold, and when the input voltage level is below the first threshold, reducing the output voltage level provided by the single voltage converter.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Dusan Veselic, Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8466877Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method of mapping a layout of a keyboard onto a keypad in an electronic device. The method comprises: associating a first set of characters in a QWERTY keyboard layout with a segment of programmable keys in the keypad, the QWERTY keyboard layout comprising at least a left and a right column of keys; navigating through the QWERTY keyboard layout for the programmable keys using first and second directional keys providing upper and lower navigation controls for the segment of programmable keys when the first set of characters is from the right column of keys in the QWERTY keyboard layout; and associating the segment of keys with a second set of characters in the QWERTY keyboard layout based on a signal received from the first and second direction keys.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Patent number: 8456064Abstract: A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Raymond Michael Dikun, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Rene Pierre Marchand, David Gerard Rich
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Publication number: 20120274274Abstract: A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Lyall Kenneth WINGER, Raymond Michael DIKUN, Martin George Albert GUTHRIE, Rene Pierre MARCHAND, David Gerard RICH
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Patent number: 8285327Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Simon Book, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Herbert Anthony Little
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Patent number: 8280454Abstract: Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Simon Book, David James Mak-Fan, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher
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Patent number: 8280439Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Pattenden, Christopher Simon Book, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Herbert Anthony Little
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Publication number: 20120206373Abstract: A method includes detecting movement of a touch on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device from a first touch location to a second touch location. When the distance between the first touch location and the second touch location meets a first threshold, the second touch location is reported to an application layer of the electronic device. After the first threshold is met, a third touch location is reported to the application layer when movement of the touch from the second touch location to the third touch location is detected and the distance between the second touch location and the third touch location meets a second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Peter Anthony VAN EERD, Igor KRIVOSHLYKOV, Martin George Albert GUTHRIE
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Patent number: 8237337Abstract: A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Raymond Michael Dikun, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Rene Pierre Marchand, David Gerard Rich
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Publication number: 20120113616Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a frame and an electronic portable device having a frame. The frame may include at least one fuel cell. The frame may also include at least one inlet for introducing fuel into the at least one fuel cell, and at least one drain for draining a residue produced by a reaction of the at least one fuel cell. The frame further may further include a connector for electrically connecting the at least one fuel cell to at least one electronic component of the electronic portable device. The frame may be further adapted for embedding the electronic component therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Martin George Albert Guthrie
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Publication number: 20120032640Abstract: A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: RESEACH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Lyall Kenneth WINGER, Raymond Michael DIKUN, Martin George Albert GUTHRIE, Rene Pierre MARCHAND, David Gerard RICH
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Patent number: 8063541Abstract: A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Lyall Kenneth Winger, Raymond Michael Dikun, Martin George Albert Guthrie, Rene Pierre Marchand, David Gerard Rich