Patents by Inventor Patrick Nicolet
Patrick Nicolet 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: 10608452Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Alan Olson, William Christopher Carmichael, Dominic Amae, Alexander S. Danielson, Donald Robert Mayette, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Branko Lukic, Kevin Kilpatrick, Patrick Nicolet, Gabriel Antonio Ulloa
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Publication number: 20190157890Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Alan OLSON, William Christopher CARMICHAEL, Dominic AMAE, Alexander S. DANIELSON, Donald Robert MAYETTE, Steven Ryutaro TAKAYAMA, Branko LUKIC, Kevin KILPATRICK, Patrick NICOLET, Gabriel Antonio ULLOA
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Patent number: 10236699Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Alan Olson, William Christopher Carmichael, Dominic Amae, Alexander S. Danielson, Donald Robert Mayette, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Branko Lukic, Kevin James Kilpatrick, Patrick Nicolet, Gabriel Antonio Ulloa
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Patent number: 10115396Abstract: A method of downloading media content to a content player is provided, including receiving a command at a content player to deliver media content; transmitting the command from the content player to a first server; determining that the command is a request to deliver media content from a content provider; transmitting a request to a content server of the content provider from the first server based on the determined request to deliver the media content from the content provider; receiving, at the first server, a first information link from the content server in response to the request; transmitting the first information link to the content player; downloading a first portion of a media file to the content player from the content server using the first information link; and delivering at least a portion of the media file to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Jeffrey Anderson, Eric Andre Tissot-Dupont, Patrick Nicolet
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Publication number: 20180190279Abstract: A method of downloading media content to a content player is provided, including receiving a command at a content player to deliver media content; transmitting the command from the content player to a first server; determining that the command is a request to deliver media content from a content provider; transmitting a request to a content server of the content provider from the first server based on the determined request to deliver the media content from the content provider; receiving, at the first server, a first information link from the content server in response to the request; transmitting the first information link to the content player; downloading a first portion of a media file to the content player from the content server using the first information link; and delivering at least a portion of the media file to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey ANDERSON, Eric Andre TISSOT-DUPONT, Patrick NICOLET
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Patent number: 9978224Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include an alarm system and method of using an alarm system to reliably provide an alarm to a user at a desired time or at the occurrence of some desired action. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods include a media output device that can receive information about an alarm event and then automatically provide an alarm prompt at the time when the alarm event is to occur. In one configuration, a media output device is configured to communicate and synchronize with a portable electronic device, so that a reliable and coordinated delivery of an alarm prompt can be obtained by these devices. Some aspects of the invention may include an apparatus, method and/or computing device software application configured to more easily setup and reliably deliver the alarm signal information to the user using one or more media output devices that are used in combination with an input device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Xavier Caine, Felix Müller, Raymond C. Salas, Eric Andre Tissot-Dupont, Rory Dooley, Stephen Dusse, Patrick Nicolet, Yezhou Wang, Kevin McLintock
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Publication number: 20180054073Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Alan OLSON, William Christopher CARMICHAEL, Dominic AMAE, Alexander S. DANIELSON, Donald Robert MAYETTE, Steven Ryutaro TAKAYAMA, Branko LUKIC, Kevin James KILPATRICK, Patrick NICOLET, Gabriel Antonio ULLOA
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Patent number: 9742357Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Alan Olson, Sean Chiu, Jianhua Pan, Constantine Mouzakis, Jeffrey Anderson, Patrick Nicolet
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Patent number: 9722544Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Alan Olson, Sean Chiu, Jianhua Pan, Constantine Mouzakis, Jeffrey Anderson, Patrick Nicolet
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Publication number: 20170194912Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Alan OLSON, Sean CHIU, Jianhua PAN, Constantine MOUZAKIS, Jeffrey ANDERSON, Patrick NICOLET
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Publication number: 20170085225Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Alan OLSON, Sean CHIU, Jianhua PAN, Constantine MOUZAKIS, Jeffrey ANDERSON, Patrick NICOLET
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Patent number: 9559642Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Alan Olson, Sean Chiu, Jianhua Pan, Constantine Mouzakis, Jeffrey Anderson, Patrick Nicolet
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Publication number: 20170024976Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include an alarm system and method of using an alarm system to reliably provide an alarm to a user at a desired time or at the occurrence of some desired action. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods include a media output device that can receive information about an alarm event and then automatically provide an alarm prompt at the time when the alarm event is to occur. In one configuration, a media output device is configured to communicate and synchronize with a portable electronic device, so that a reliable and coordinated delivery of an alarm prompt can be obtained by these devices. Some aspects of the invention may include an apparatus, method and/or computing device software application configured to more easily setup and reliably deliver the alarm signal information to the user using one or more media output devices that are used in combination with an input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Xavier CAINE, Felix MÜLLER, Raymond C. SALAS, Eric Andre TISSOT-DUPONT, Rory DOOLEY, Stephen DUSSE, Patrick NICOLET, Yezhou WANG, Kevin MCLINTOCK
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Patent number: 9479633Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include an alarm system and method of using an alarm system to reliably provide an alarm to a user at a desired time or at the occurrence of some desired action. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods include a media output device that can receive information about an alarm event and then automatically provide an alarm prompt at the time when the alarm event is to occur. In one configuration, a media output device is configured to communicate and synchronize with a portable electronic device, so that a reliable and coordinated delivery of an alarm prompt can be obtained by these devices. Some aspects of the invention may include an apparatus, method and/or computing device software application configured to more easily setup and reliably deliver the alarm signal information to the user using one or more media output devices that are used in combination with an input device.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Xavier Caine, Felix Müller, Raymond C. Salas, Eric Andre Tissot-Dupont, Rory Dooley, Stephen Dusse, Patrick Nicolet, Yezhou Wang, Kevin McLintock
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Publication number: 20160197588Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a method and apparatus for improving the efficiency and extending the operation time between recharges or replacement batteries of a portable audio delivery system. The audio delivery system may include a processor, an audio processing device, a speaker, and a rechargeable power source. The audio delivery system is generally configured to generate and/or receive an audio input signal and efficiently deliver an amplified, high quality audio output signal to a user. In some embodiments of the disclosure, the audio processing device of the audio delivery system may include a switch mode power supply (SMPS), a signal delay element, an envelope detector, and a switching signal amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Alan OLSON, Sean CHIU, Jianhua PAN, Constantine MOUZAKIS, Jeffrey ANDERSON, Patrick NICOLET
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Patent number: 9369795Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a low cost audio system including a dock and a dongle. The dock may be passive and may include a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the plurality of outputs may be connected to a single output port, which may be configured to be communicatively coupled with the dongle. The plurality of inputs of the dock may be connected to one or more audio outputs of one or more gaming consoles. The dongle may be configured to be wirelessly connected to a headset and may include a plurality of contacts that are configured to be connected to the plurality of outputs when the dongle is communicatively coupled to the port. The dongle may be also configured to be communicatively coupled to gaming platforms other than the gaming consoles that are connected to the dock.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Jeffrey Anderson, Patrick Nicolet
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Publication number: 20160050485Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a low cost audio system including a dock and a dongle. The dock may be passive and may include a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the plurality of outputs may be connected to a single output port, which may be configured to be communicatively coupled with the dongle. The plurality of inputs of the dock may be connected to one or more audio outputs of one or more gaming consoles. The dongle may be configured to be wirelessly connected to a headset and may include a plurality of contacts that are configured to be connected to the plurality of outputs when the dongle is communicatively coupled to the port. The dongle may be also configured to be communicatively coupled to gaming platforms other than the gaming consoles that are connected to the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Jeff ANDERSON, Patrick NICOLET
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Publication number: 20150116113Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include an alarm system and method of using an alarm system to reliably provide an alarm to a user at a desired time or at the occurrence of some desired action. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods include a media output device that can receive information about an alarm event and then automatically provide an alarm prompt at the time when the alarm event is to occur. In one configuration, a media output device is configured to communicate and synchronize with a portable electronic device, so that a reliable and coordinated delivery of an alarm prompt can be obtained by these devices. Some aspects of the invention may include an apparatus, method and/or computing device software application configured to more easily setup and reliably deliver the alarm signal information to the user using one or more media output devices that are used in combination with an input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Xavier CAINE, Felix MÜLLER, Raymond C. SALAS, Eric Andre TISSOT-DUPONT, Rory DOOLEY, Stephen DUSSE, Patrick NICOLET, Yezhou WANG, Kevin MCLINTOCK
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Patent number: 7629958Abstract: A wireless communication system for a computer includes a hub coupled to the computer. The hub includes a first module and a second module, the first module configured to receive commands from one or more wireless input devices, the second module configured to control the first module and interface with the computer. A first wireless input device is configured to be linked to the hub to input a first command to the computer via the hub. A second wireless input device is configured to be linked to the hub to input a second command to the computer via the hub. The hub is configured to support a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The first module transmits the first and second commands received from the first and second input devices to the computer via the second module during the first operational mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Patrick Nicolet, Jacques Chassot, Xavier Bize