Patents by Inventor Michael Hennessy
Michael Hennessy 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: 10979062Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques to perform analog signal conditioning (including filtering and amplification) and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) on a System-in-package (SIP) assembly technology. In particular, the disclosure combines a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), one or more filter circuits, and an ADC circuit onto the same SIP. These devices are coupled together on the SIP using high-accuracy and precise integrated-passive components. The SIP receives an analog signal, amplifies the analog signal with the PGA on the SIP, filters the amplified analog signal with the filter circuit(s) on the SIP, and then performs analog-to-digital conversion on the filtered amplified analog signal with the ADC circuit on the SIP. The SIP can be configured for various applications based on a variety of inputs and control mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompanyInventors: John P. Healy, Michael Hennessy, Naiqian Ren, Patrick Martin McGuinness, Robert A. Bombara
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Patent number: 10860737Abstract: A resume database system allows for resume records on the resume database system to be viewed by others via a Uniform Resource Locator, URL. In addition, in response to instructions from an authorized user of the resume database system, input from an unauthorized, but otherwise verified, source can be added to the database by the resume database system. The verified user accesses the resume database and completes any necessary forms via a web browser and submits the information. The authorized user defines the actions that the verified user is allowed to take. These actions include, for example, only being able to review resume information, or being able to add information to the resume database without needing training on the operation of the database. A resume database server system coordinates the activity of the authorized and verified users. Communications between all three users is accomplished via a computer network.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Dane, Michael Hennessy, David W. Crossman
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Publication number: 20200252074Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques to perform analog signal conditioning (including filtering and amplification) and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) on a System-in-package (SIP) assembly technology. In particular, the disclosure combines a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), one or more filter circuits, and an ADC circuit onto the same SIP. These devices are coupled together on the SIP using high-accuracy and precise integrated-passive components. The SIP receives an analog signal, amplifies the analog signal with the PGA on the SIP, filters the amplified analog signal with the filter circuit(s) on the SIP, and then performs analog-to-digital conversion on the filtered amplified analog signal with the ADC circuit on the SIP. The SIP can be configured for various applications based on a variety of inputs and control mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: John P. Healy, Michael Hennessy, Naiqian Ren, Patrick Martin McGuinness, Robert A. Bombara
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Publication number: 20200204185Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques to perform analog signal conditioning (including filtering and amplification) and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) on a System-in-package (SIP) assembly technology. In particular, the disclosure combines a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), one or more filter circuits, and an ADC circuit onto the same SIP. These devices are coupled together on the SIP using high-accuracy and precise integrated-passive components. The SIP receives an analog signal, amplifies the analog signal with the PGA on the SIP, filters the amplified analog signal with the filter circuit(s) on the SIP, and then performs analog-to-digital conversion on the filtered amplified analog signal with the ADC circuit on the SIP. The SIP can be configured for various applications based on a variety of inputs and control mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: John P. Healy, Michael Hennessy, Naiqian Ren, Patrick Martin McGuinness, Robert A. Bombara
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Patent number: 10680633Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques to perform analog signal conditioning (including filtering and amplification) and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) on a System-in-package (SIP) assembly technology. In particular, the disclosure combines a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), one or more filter circuits, and an ADC circuit onto the same SIP. These devices are coupled together on the SIP using high-accuracy and precise integrated-passive components. The SIP receives an analog signal, amplifies the analog signal with the PGA on the SIP, filters the amplified analog signal with the filter circuit(s) on the SIP, and then performs analog-to-digital conversion on the filtered amplified analog signal with the ADC circuit on the SIP, The SIP can be configured for various applications based on a variety of inputs and control mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompnayInventors: John P. Healy, Michael Hennessy, Naiqian Ren, Patrick Martin McGuinness, Robert A. Bombara
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Publication number: 20200129840Abstract: A snowboard binding with magnetic assistance for aligning a ladder with a buckle is provided, the snowboard binding comprising an ankle guard attached to a first side of the snowboard binding, the ankle guard comprising an ankle strap and an ankle buckle configured to receive an ankle ladder for securing a boot to the snowboard binding, wherein the ankle buckle comprises a binding extension comprising a first magnetic material; and the ankle ladder attached to a second side of the snowboard binding, the ankle ladder comprising a ferromagnetic material, wherein the ferromagnetic material is attracted by the first magnetic material to align the ankle ladder with the ankle buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Hennessy, Luke Blackamore
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Patent number: 10097200Abstract: A device having a sample-rate converter that may be programmed to generate samples at different rates is synchronized to an external synchronization pulse by temporarily changing the sample rate to a temporary sample rate and then changing the sample rate back to the original sample rate. Synchronization in a reduced amount of time is achieved by determining the interval between the synchronization pulse and one of the output samples and determining a processing time of the device for generating the output samples at a new rate. The system calculates a temporary sample rate based on these calculations that tends to reduce an amount of time to achieve synchronization.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Analog Devices GlobalInventors: Miguel Usach Merino, Michael Hennessy, Anthony Evan O'Shaughnessy, Claire Croke
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Publication number: 20180262897Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing emergency services in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing emergency services using an emergency telecommunications server having a processor and a network interface in network communication with a mobile device associated with a user and at least one emergency call center, the method comprising: receiving user data, at the emergency telecommunications server, from the mobile device, using the network interface; receiving location data, at the emergency telecommunications server, from the mobile device, using the network interface; determining, a first call center from the at least one call center to provide emergency services to the user associated with the mobile device; and transmitting, by the emergency telecommunications server, to the first call center, the user data and the location data using the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Michael Hennessy, Luke Blackamore
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Patent number: 9503055Abstract: A signal processing apparatus that includes a circuit in which a signal processing function is performed during a first time period, the signal processing apparatus including or being associated with a switch or a filter in a power supply to the signal processing apparatus so as to disconnect the signal processing apparatus from the power supply or to filter the power supply during a second time period that is coincident with at least part of the first time period.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Analog Devices GlobalInventors: Patrick J. Meehan, Mark T. Kelly, Christopher Peter Hurrell, Thomas Anthony Conway, Donal O'Sullivan, Michael Hennessy, William Hunt
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Publication number: 20150318841Abstract: A signal processing apparatus that includes a circuit in which a signal processing function is performed during a first time period, the signal processing apparatus including or being associated with a switch or a filter in a power supply to the signal processing apparatus so as to disconnect the signal processing apparatus from the power supply or to filter the power supply during a second time period that is coincident with at least part of the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES GLOBALInventors: Patrick J. Meehan, Mark T. Kelly, Christopher Peter Hurrell, Thomas Anthony Conway, Donal O'Sullivan, Michael Hennessy, William Hunt
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Patent number: 8975953Abstract: A signal processing apparatus that includes a circuit in which a signal processing function is performed during a first time period, the signal processing apparatus including or being associated with a switch or a filter in a power supply to the signal processing apparatus so as to disconnect the signal processing apparatus from the power supply or to filter the power supply during a second time period that is coincident with at least part of the first time period.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Analog Devices GlobalInventors: Patrick J. Meehan, Mark T. Kelly, Christopher Peter Hurrell, Thomas Anthony Conway, Donal O'Sullivan, Michael Hennessy, William Hunt
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Publication number: 20140253223Abstract: A signal processing apparatus that includes a circuit in which a signal processing function is performed during a first time period, the signal processing apparatus including or being associated with a switch or a filter in a power supply to the signal processing apparatus so as to disconnect the signal processing apparatus from the power supply or to filter the power supply during a second time period that is coincident with at least part of the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES TECHNOLOGYInventors: Patrick J. Meehan, Mark T. Kelly, Christopher Peter Hurrell, Thomas Anthony Conway, Donal O'Sullivan, Michael Hennessy, William Hunt
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Publication number: 20110106762Abstract: A resume database system allows for resume records on the resume database system to be viewed by others via a Uniform Resource Locator, URL. In addition, in response to instructions from an authorized user of the resume database system, input from an unauthorized, but otherwise verified, source can be added to the database by the resume database system. The verified user accesses the resume database and completes any necessary forms via a web browser and submits the information. The authorized user defines the actions that the verified user is allowed to take. These actions include, for example, only being able to review resume information, or being able to add information to the resume database without needing training on the operation of the database. A resume database server system coordinates the activity of the authorized and verified users. Communications between all three users is accomplished via a computer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Mark DANE, Michael Hennessy, David W. Crossman
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Publication number: 20110022528Abstract: A method for transmitting a plurality of related data items by a plurality of different formats includes assigning a unique identifier to a plurality of related data items stored on web server. The method further includes a transmitter receiving the unique identifier from a browser function and retrieving the plurality of related data items from the web server storing the unique identifier and the plurality of related data items. The transmitter formats the plurality of related data items into at least one of the different transmission formats and transmits the plurality of related data items by the formats selected by the user. In one embodiment, the browser function is a bookmarklet having the function of sending the unique identifier to the transmitter. In another embodiment, the plurality of related data items is information related to a job opportunity and the unique identifier is a job identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Michael Hennessy
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Patent number: 7877354Abstract: A resume database system allows for resume records on the resume database system to be viewed by others via a Uniform Resource Locator, URL. In addition, in response to instructions from an authorized user of the resume database system, input from an unauthorized, but otherwise verified, source can be added to the database by the resume database system. The verified user accesses the resume database and completes any necessary forms via a web browser and submits the information. The authorized user defines the actions that the verified user is allowed to take. These actions include, for example, only being able to review resume information, or being able to add information to the resume database without needing training on the operation of the database. A resume database server system coordinates the activity of the authorized and verified users. Communications between all three users is accomplished via a computer network.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Kenexa Brassring, Inc.Inventors: Mark Dane, Michael Hennessy, David W. Crossman
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Medicant dispenser, and a device and method for monitoring dispensing of a medicant from a dispenser
Publication number: 20090301481Abstract: A medicant dispenser comprises a valve with an actuator movable between a valve closed and a valve open position and through which medicant is selectively released and a device for detecting that medicant has been released. The device comprises a light generator for emitting a beam of light, a sensor for sensing light emitted from the light generator and a counter coupled to the sensor for receiving a signal therefrom and for counting dispensation of the medicant. The sensor is arranged to switch the counter to an operating condition on receipt of light emitted from the light generator. The light generator and the sensor are positioned such that medicant being dispensed interrupts the light beam emitted from the light generator thereby provoking a further signal from the sensor. The counter is arranged to detect variations in the further signal from the sensor indicative of dispensation of the medicant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Michael Hennessy Sullivan -
Publication number: 20080147736Abstract: A resume database system allows for resume records on the resume database system to be viewed by others via a Uniform Resource Locator, URL. In addition, in response to instructions from an authorized user of the resume database system, input from an unauthorized, but otherwise verified, source can be added to the database by the resume database system. The verified user accesses the resume database and completes any necessary forms via a web browser and submits the information. The authorized user defines the actions that the verified user is allowed to take. These actions include, for example, only being able to review resume information, or being able to add information to the resume database without needing training on the operation of the database. A resume database server system coordinates the activity of the authorized and verified users. Communications between all three users is accomplished via a computer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Mark Dane, Michael Hennessy, David W. Crossman
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Patent number: 7286075Abstract: An analog to digital converter is provided comprising an array of capacitors for sampling an input, each capacitor having at least one associated switch for controllably connecting a terminal of the capacitor to a first reference voltage or to a second reference voltage; and a sequence generator for generating a sequence of bits, wherein during sampling of the input onto the array of capacitors an output of the sequence generator is supplied to the switches of a first group of capacitors to control whether a given capacitor within the first group is connected by its associated switch to the first reference voltage or to the second reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hennessy, Christopher Peter Hurrell, Colin Gerard Lyden
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Patent number: 7251658Abstract: A resume database system allows for resume records on the resume database system to be viewed by others via a Uniform Resource Locator, URL. In addition, in response to instructions from an authorized user of the resume database system, input from an unauthorized, but otherwise verified, source can be added to the database by the resume database system. The verified user accesses the resume database and completes any necessary forms via a web browser and submits the information. The authorized user defines the actions that the verified user is allowed to take. These actions include, for example, only being able to review resume information, or being able to add information to the resume database without needing training on the operation of the database. A resume database server system coordinates the activity of the authorized and verified users. Communications between all three users is accomplished via a computer network.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Brassring, LLCInventors: Mark Dane, Michael Hennessy, David W. Crossman
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Patent number: D998754Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventor: Michael Hennessy