Patents by Inventor Patrick Donohue
Patrick Donohue 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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Publication number: 20130305070Abstract: Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Fredrik Olsson, Shawn Lawrence Scouten, Ryan Patrick Donohue
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Patent number: 8504859Abstract: Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Cortina Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fredrik Olsson, Shawn Lawrence Scouten, Ryan Patrick Donohue
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Patent number: 8340005Abstract: A high speed multi-lane serial interface and method for constructing frames for such an interface are provided. Frames are constructed for transmission on a multi-lane serial interface. For each of a plurality of transmit channels, packets are fragmented into fragments. Meta-frames are generated having a size defined by a constant meta-frame length×number of lanes, each frame having a meta-frame separator and a payload. Per-transmit channel flow control information is received. Each payload has a plurality of bursts, each burst comprising a burst control word and an associated data burst, the burst control word identifying one of said transmit channels to be transmitted on the associated data burst, each data burst comprising one of the fragments for the transmit channel identified in the associated burst control word. The channels to transmit in a given meta-frame are selected as a function of the received flow control information.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignees: Cortina Systems, Inc., Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Med Belhadj, Jason Alexander Jones, Ryan Patrick Donohue, James Brian Mckeon, Fredrick Karl Olive Olsson, Sebastian H. Ziesler, Mark Andrew Gustlin, Oded Trainin, Yiren Huang, Raymond Kloth, Rami Zecharia
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Publication number: 20120137157Abstract: Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: CORTINA SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Fredrik Olsson, Shawn Lawrence Scouten, Ryan Patrick Donohue
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Patent number: 8135972Abstract: Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Cortina Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fredrik Olsson, Shawn Lawrence Scouten, Ryan Patrick Donohue
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Publication number: 20100235663Abstract: Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: CORTINA SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Fredrik Olsson, Shawn Lawrence Scouten, Ryan Patrick Donohue
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Patent number: 7782805Abstract: A high speed multi-lane serial interface and method for constructing frames for such an interface are provided. Frames are constructed for transmission on a multi-lane serial interface. For each of a plurality of transmit channels, packets are fragmented into fragments. Meta-frames are generated having a size defined by a constant meta-frame length×number of lanes, each frame having a meta-frame separator and a payload. Per-transmit channel flow control information is received. Each payload has a plurality of bursts, each burst comprising a burst control word and an associated data burst, the burst control word identifying one of said transmit channels to be transmitted on the associated data burst, each data burst comprising one of the fragments for the transmit channel identified in the associated burst control word. The channels to transmit in a given meta-frame are selected as a function of the received flow control information.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventors: Med Belhadj, Jason Alexander Jones, Ryan Patrick Donohue, James Brian McKeon, Fredrick Karl Olive Olsson, Sebastian H. Ziesler, Mark Andrew Gustlin, Oded Trainin, Yiren Huang, Raymond Kloth, Rami Zecharia
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Patent number: 7081834Abstract: An Aviation Weather Awareness and Reporting Enhancements (AWARE) system provides situational awareness by effectively filtering, analyzing and visualizing aviation weather data and specific hazard alerts in preflight, in-cockpit and controller applications. The AWARE system includes a temporal-spatial databases that filters weather data and a Bayesian network that assesses specific hazards in the filtered weather data in the context of pilot preferences, aircraft properties and airport properties. The filtered weather data and hazard alerts are then displayed on a client.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Rockwell Scientific Licensing LLCInventors: Corinne C. Ruokangas, Ole J. Mengshoel, Serdar Uckun, Timothy W. Rand, Patrick Donohue, Selim Tuvi
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Publication number: 20040183695Abstract: An Aviation Weather Awareness and Reporting Enhancements (AWARE) system provides situational awareness by effectively filtering, analyzing and visualizing aviation weather data and specific hazard alerts in preflight, in-cockpit and controller applications. The AWARE system includes a temporal-spatial databases that filters weather data and a Bayesian network that assesses specific hazards in the filtered weather data in the context of pilot preferences, aircraft properties and airport properties. The filtered weather data and hazard alerts are then displayed on a client.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Innovative Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Corinne C. Ruokangas, Ole J. Mengshoel, Serdar Uckun, Timothy W. Rand, Patrick Donohue, Selim Tuvi
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Patent number: 6633301Abstract: A display system includes a light modulator divided into an array of individually controllable pixels and an input-driven illumination device. The illumination device is adapted to receive a variable input and is configured to direct light of variable intensity onto the modulator, depending on the input. The display system further includes a calibrating arrangement for establishing the input to the illumination device to produce a desired intensity level of light. The calibrating arrangement includes a light sensing mechanism, which senses the light from the illumination device while the illumination device is driven by an initial input. The calibration arrangement is configured to determine a comparison between the sensed light and a value representative of the desired-intensity level. The calibration arrangement further includes a control arrangement responsive to the comparison for varying the input so as to provide light of the desired intensity level.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1999Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Displaytech, Inc.Inventors: James M. Dallas, Ryan Patrick Donohue, Mark A. Handschy, Gani Jusuf, Colm Lysaght, Rainer Malzbender
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Patent number: 6600821Abstract: A system and method for detecting problematic call interactions between callers and call center agents of a communications system. By monitoring call associated information, speech, and voice characteristics of the call interaction, the system and method determine whether calls are being handled properly. If a call is determined to be problematic, a call center supervisor is automatically notified of the problematic call. Further, the problematic call interaction is recorded and can later be retrieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1999Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Rockwell Electronic Commerce Corp.Inventors: Michael Chan, Patrick Donohue, Serdar Uckun
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Patent number: 6598828Abstract: Provided is a modified configuration that permits operation of instrumentation onboard platforms that may experience severe environmental conditions. The instrumentation permits autonomous acquisition of performance data. Acquired data may be recorded for later playback as well as provided to the platform's operator in real time in multiple formats, such as warning lights, digital displays, video, or audio. An application would be for sensor systems used on an automobile to record performance data, providing a warning when routine maintenance is due or a catastrophic failure is imminent. A specific application uses a flight-certified missile launcher pod on an F/A-18 aircraft, as incorporated in the aircraft's wingtip and modified to hold instrumentation conforming, at least in part, to the launcher pod's internal dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Wayne A. Fiebick, Keith E. Clark, Patrick Donohue, Sue Oah
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Publication number: 20030071165Abstract: Provided is a modified configuration that permits operation of instrumentation onboard platforms that may experience severe environmental conditions. The instrumentation permits autonomous acquisition of performance data. Acquired data may be recorded for later playback as well as provided to the platform's operator in real time in multiple formats, such as warning lights, digital displays, video, or audio. An application would be for sensor systems used on an automobile to record performance data, providing a warning when routine maintenance is due or a catastrophic failure is imminent. A specific application uses a flight-certified missile launcher pod on an F/A-18 aircraft, as incorporated in the aircraft's wingtip and modified to hold instrumentation conforming, at least in part, to the launcher pod's internal dimensions. This arrangement enables autonomous onboard display and recording of data from the captive carry testing of an AIM-9X missile and follow-on designs that may be based on the AIM-9X.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Wayne A. Fiebick, Keith E. Clark, Patrick Donohue, Sue Oah
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Patent number: 4118543Abstract: A door made up of a grid frame, two sheets of metallic foil and two face skins. The grid frame is made up of laterally and longitudinally extending members. A sheet of foil is supported on each side of the grid frame under the face skins. The door has provision for hinges and a lock.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1976Date of Patent: October 3, 1978Assignee: FenestraInventor: Henry Patrick Donohue