Patents by Inventor Michael J. Chroback

Michael J. Chroback 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).

  • Bezel button controls over USB
    Patent number: 6268845
    Abstract: A computer system includes a monitor having a universal serial bus (USB) interface for connecting with a base system. Multiple button and LED controls are conveniently placed on a front bezel of the monitor. As the buttons are actuated, commands are passed to the base system via the USB. An on-screen display button causes an application to be launched on the base system for modifying screen attributes stored in a monitor controller in the monitor. A USB controller in the monitor updates the monitor controller via the USB. A multifunction audio dial is toggled by a bezel button between volume, bass and treble functions. The USB controller is also operable to provide a sustain a blinking LED even while the base system is in a sleep mode. LEDs on the front bezel indicate monitor and base system power status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: George R. Pariza, Alexander Gruzen, Michael J. Chroback, Gary L. Riechmann, Gokalp Bayramoglu, Henry M. D'Souza, Valiuddin Ali