Patents by Inventor Nasserullah Khan

Nasserullah Khan 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: 7787566
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen M. Chan, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Nagula Tharma Sangary, Michael Franz Habicher, Xin Jin
  • Publication number: 20090245419
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Xin Jin, Nagula Tharma Sangary, Michael Franz Habicher
  • Publication number: 20090239487
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating Tx power in a multi-rate mobile device transmitter containing signal dependent gain stages. A data rate and signal format indicator signal corresponding to the transmitted signal, and a desired reference power signal are fed to a mapper that outputs a calibration value based on the desired reference power level at the antenna. The calibration value controls the power amplifier gain characteristics in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Xin Jin, Nagula T. Sangary, M. Khaledul Islam, Wen Zhao, Nasserullah Khan, Wen-Yen Chan, Qing Zhong Jiao
  • Patent number: 7558540
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating Tx power in a multi-rate mobile device transmitter containing signal dependent gain stages. A data rate and signal format indicator signal corresponding to the transmitted signal, and a desired reference power signal are fed to a mapper that outputs a calibration value based on the desired reference power level at the antenna. The calibration value controls the power amplifier gain characteristics in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Xin Jin, Nagula T. Sangary, M. Khaledul Islam, Wen Zhao, Nasserullah Khan, Wen-Yen Chan, Qing Zhong Jiao
  • Patent number: 7551689
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen M. Chan, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Nagula Tharma Sangary, Michael Franz Habicher, Xin Jin
  • Publication number: 20090135956
    Abstract: A communications subsystem for a wireless device for correcting errors in a reference frequency signal. The communications subsystem comprises a frequency generator for generating the reference frequency signal and a closed loop reference frequency correction module that generates a reference frequency adjustment signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in closed loop mode. The subsystem further includes an open loop frequency correction means that that samples values of the reference frequency adjustment signal during the closed loop mode and generates a frequency correction signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in a mode other than closed loop mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Xin Jin, Qingzhong Jiao, Nasserullah Khan, Nagula Tharma Sangary
  • Patent number: 7508888
    Abstract: A communications subsystem for a wireless device for correcting errors in a reference frequency signal. The communications subsystem comprises a frequency generator for generating the reference frequency signal and a closed loop reference frequency correction module that generates a reference frequency adjustment signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in closed loop mode. The subsystem further includes an open loop frequency correction means that that samples values of the reference frequency adjustment signal during the closed loop mode and generates a frequency correction signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in a mode other than closed loop mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Xin Jin, Qingzhong Jiao, Nasserullah Khan, Nagula Tharma Sangary
  • Publication number: 20080318542
    Abstract: A stage is provided for a receiver of a wireless device. The stage comprises a matching network that separates amplified signals of interest received from an amplifier from amplified unwanted signals received from the amplifier in conjunction with additional downstream filters. The stage also comprises a signal path that comprises components for receiving and processing the amplified signals of interest, and a shunt path that comprises components for adjusting reflected energy sent back to the amplifier for limiting the output swing of the amplifier in a frequency band corresponding to the amplified unwanted signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan
  • Patent number: 7433666
    Abstract: A pre-processing stage is provided for a receiver of a wireless device. The pre-processing stage includes an amplifier that receives signals of interest and unwanted signals and produces amplified signals of interest and amplified unwanted signals, and a matching network that separates the amplified signals of interest from the amplified unwanted signals in conjunction with additional downstream filters. The preprocessing stage also includes a signal path that includes components for receiving and pre-processing the amplified signals of interest, and a shunt path that includes components for adjusting reflected energy sent back to the amplifier for limiting the output swing of the amplifier in a frequency band corresponding to the amplified unwanted signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan
  • Publication number: 20080118001
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Xin Jin, Nagula Sangary, Michael Habicher
  • Patent number: 7333563
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Xin Jin, Nagula Tharma Sangary, Michael Franz Habicher
  • Publication number: 20070291872
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a power management block and an amplification block used in the transmitter of a communication subsystem. The power management block provides improved control for the gain control signal provided to a pre-amplifier and the supply voltage provided to a power amplifier which are both in the amplification block. The power expended by the power amplifier is optimized by employing a continuous control method in which one or more feedback loops are employed to take into account various characteristics of the transmitter components and control values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan
  • Publication number: 20070291718
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a power management block and an amplification block used in the transmitter of a communication subsystem. The power management block provides improved control for the gain control signal provided to a pre-amplifier and the supply voltage provided to a power amplifier which are both in the amplification block. The power expended by the power amplifier is optimized by employing a continuous control method in which one or more feedback loops are employed to take into account various characteristics of the transmitter components and control values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan
  • Publication number: 20060154635
    Abstract: A pre-processing stage is provided for a receiver of a wireless device. The pre-processing stage includes an amplifier that receives signals of interest and unwanted signals and produces amplified signals of interest and amplified unwanted signals, and a matching network that separates the amplified signals of interest from the amplified unwanted signals in conjunction with additional downstream filters. The preprocessing stage also includes a signal path that includes components for receiving and pre-processing the amplified signals of interest, and a shunt path that includes components for adjusting reflected energy sent back to the amplifier for limiting the output swing of the amplifier in a frequency band corresponding to the amplified unwanted signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Nasserullah Khan
  • Publication number: 20060104394
    Abstract: A communications subsystem for a wireless device for correcting errors in a reference frequency signal. The communications subsystem comprises a frequency generator for generating the reference frequency signal and a closed loop reference frequency correction module that generates a reference frequency adjustment signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in closed loop mode. The subsystem further includes an open loop frequency correction means that that samples values of the reference frequency adjustment signal during the closed loop mode and generates a frequency correction signal for correcting the reference frequency signal when the communications subsystem operates in a mode other than closed loop mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chan, Xin Jin, Qingzhong Jiao, Nasserullah Khan, Nagula Sangary
  • Publication number: 20050186923
    Abstract: A power management system and method for a wireless communication device generates an average desired transmit power signal based on at least one of a received signal strength indicator signal and a power control instruction signal from a base station. A power supply level adjustment signal is generated based on the data parameters of an outgoing data stream and at least one environmental information signal. A combination of the power supply level adjustment signal and the average desired transmit power or a gain control signal and an altered version of the power supply level adjustment signal is used to generate a variable power supply signal that is provided to an output amplifier block for sufficiently generating outgoing wireless device radio signals while reducing power loss in the output amplifier block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Yen Chen, Nasserullah Khan, Qingzhong Jiao, Xin Jin, Nagula Sangary, Michael Habicher
  • Publication number: 20040147235
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating Tx power in a multi-rate mobile device transmitter containing signal dependent gain stages. A data rate and signal format indicator signal corresponding to the transmitted signal, and a desired reference power signal are fed to a mapper that outputs a calibration value based on the desired reference power level at the antenna. The calibration value controls the power amplifier gain characteristics in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Xin Jin, Nagula T. Sangary, M. Khaledul Islam, Wen Zhao, Nasserullah Khan, Wen-Yen Chan, Qing Zhong Jiao
  • Patent number: 6483388
    Abstract: A direct digital frequency synthesizer and a hybrid frequency synthesizer combining the direct digital frequency synthesizer and a phase locked loop is provided. The direct digital frequency synthesizer includes a phase accumulator that is configured to generate a discrete phase signal. Spurious phase modulation in the discrete phase signal is reduced by a noise shaper, and the output of the noise shaper is then used to address a phase-to-amplitude translator. The phase-to-amplitude translator generates a discrete waveform which is converted to a continuous waveform by a digital to analog converter. The hybrid frequency synthesizer uses a mixer to combine a reference frequency generated by a reference source and a DDFS output signal generated by a direct digital frequency synthesizer. The output from the mixer is then coupled to the input of a phase locked loop which multiplies the mixer output to generate the frequency synthesizer output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: Nasserullah Khan
  • Publication number: 20020008588
    Abstract: A direct digital frequency synthesizer and a hybrid frequency synthesizer combining the direct digital frequency synthesizer and a phase locked loop is provided. The direct digital frequency synthesizer includes a phase accumulator that is configured to generate a discrete phase signal. Spurious phase modulation in the discrete phase signal is reduced by a noise shaper, and the output of the noise shaper is then used to address a phase-to-amplitude translator. The phase-to-amplitude translator generates a discrete waveform which is converted to a continuous waveform by a digital to analog converter. The hybrid frequency synthesizer uses a mixer to combine a reference frequency generated by a reference source and a DDFS output signal generated by a direct digital frequency synthesizer. The output from the mixer is then coupled to the input of a phase locked loop which multiplies the mixer output to generate the frequency synthesizer output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventor: Nasserullah Khan