Patents by Inventor Paul J. Gwin

Paul J. Gwin 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: 9555597
    Abstract: An apparatus and computing device are described herein. The apparatus includes a chassis cover of a computing device. The apparatus also includes a foam core. Furthermore, the foam core is in contact with a surface of the chassis cover of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Patent number: 9547339
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device, comprises a base section and a display connectable to the base section and comprising a flexible emissive projection display (EPD) layer, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) structure coupled to the EPD layer. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Gwin, Mark E. Sprenger
  • Publication number: 20160378136
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises at least one electronic component and a chassis comprising a unitary body comprising a first major surface and a second major surface, a first wall and a second wall defining a chamber having a first opening to receive an electronic component. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Aleksander Magi, Mark E. Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Publication number: 20160363959
    Abstract: Techniques related to a method, apparatus, and system for flexible displays are described herein. For example, an apparatus may include a flexible display and an electroactive layer. Shape changes in the electroactive layer generate shape changes in the flexible display. The shape changes include one or more coil turns configured to coil the flexible display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomer Rider, Dor Levy, Ramon C. Cancel Olmo, Paul J. Gwin
  • Patent number: 9494680
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for transmitting an outbound radar signal via an antenna structure and receiving a reflected radar signal via the antenna structure. Additionally, a three dimensional (3D) code may be interpreted based on the outbound radar signal and the reflected radar signal. In one example, interpreting the 3D code includes determining depth data for each of a plurality of cells in the 3D code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Geoff Y. Schreiber, Joshua Boelter, Paul J. Gwin, Mark E. Sprenger
  • Patent number: 9483126
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • Publication number: 20160268178
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a molded composite enclosure for an integrated circuit (IC) assembly. In one embodiment, an enclosure for an integrated circuit (IC) assembly may include a molded lid structure having a body portion, and a side portion that extends from the body portion and forms a cavity configured to house the IC assembly, wherein the body portion and the side portion share a contiguous interior material comprising a polymer and share a contiguous exterior material comprising a metal, the contiguous interior material having an opening formed in the body portion such that the IC assembly can be thermally coupled with the contiguous exterior material through the opening. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Paul J. Gwin
  • Publication number: 20160259369
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
  • Patent number: 9423828
    Abstract: A leveling system includes a chassis and a first foot protruding from the chassis. The leveling system also includes a plurality of pressure sensors to measure pressure at a first location at the first foot and a second location separated from the first foot. In addition, the leveling system includes a processor that retracts or extends the first foot using an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator to balance pressures at the first location and the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Patent number: 9353560
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporatin
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • Patent number: 9317150
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide virtual and configurable touchscreens. The systems and methods may include a plurality of micro impulse radar (MIR) transceivers and logic to determine a location of an input object such as a finger or pointer based on signals from the plurality of MIR transceivers. The MIR transceivers may also create a virtual touchscreen in a plane coincident (adjacent) to or spaced apart from (offset) with respect to a display screen. The MIR transceivers may also map the location of the input object to a position on the display screen. In one example, the system uses triangulation to determine the location of the input object in a virtual plane that creates the virtual touchscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Gwin, Mark E. Sprenger, William S. Bollengier
  • Publication number: 20150376925
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
  • Publication number: 20150379314
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for transmitting an outbound radar signal via an antenna structure and receiving a reflected radar signal via the antenna structure. Additionally, a three dimensional (3D) code may be interpreted based on the outbound radar signal and the reflected radar signal. In one example, interpreting the 3D code includes determining depth data for each of a plurality of cells in the 3D code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: GEOFF Y. SCHREIBER, JOSHUA BOELTER, PAUL J. GWIN, MARK E. SPRENGER
  • Publication number: 20150381740
    Abstract: A system and method for automatic session data transfer between computing devices based on zone transition detection are disclosed. A particular embodiment is configured to: determine if a mobile or wearable computing device is located within a proximity zone around a location of a stationary computing device; establish an authorized wireless data connection with the mobile or wearable computing device via a wireless transceiver; determine if the mobile or wearable computing device is likely departing the proximity zone and if so, upload user session data to the mobile or wearable computing device; and determine if the mobile or wearable computing device is likely approaching the stationary computing device and if so, download user session data from the mobile or wearable computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Gwin, William S. Bollengier, Hong Wong, James M. Okuley, Duncan Glendinning, Andy Keates
  • Publication number: 20150302207
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a processor with at least one core to execute an application to provide intrusion detection and protection, a radar sensor to detect presence of one or more persons within a detection zone about the system and to output a detection notification responsive to the presence detection, and a peripheral controller coupled to the radar sensor to receive the detection notification and to provide the detection notification to the application, where the application is to cause a protection measure to be performed responsive to the detection notification. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Publication number: 20150279103
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to determination of mobile display position and orientation using micropower impulse radar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Nathaniel D. Naegle, Mark E. Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Publication number: 20150282358
    Abstract: Processes for forming a composite chassis having a cosmetic finish are described. A composite chassis having cosmetic finish may be formed from a preform formed from layers of a continuous fiber tape impregnated with thermoplastic resin and a reaction molding process where a cosmetic portion having a cosmetic finish is molded onto the preform. The preform may be cut to net shape prior to molding. Additionally, backmold features may be injection molded onto the preform during the molding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, PAUL J. GWIN
  • Publication number: 20150277219
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a processor-based device may be implemented with an emissive projection display that is removable from the device. The screen only may be removable in some embodiments and, in other embodiments, the screen, together with the emissive projection display, may be removable from the processor-based device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Gwin, Mark E. Sprenger
  • Publication number: 20150277497
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device, comprises a base section and a display connectable to the base section and comprising a flexible emissive projection display (EPD) layer, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) structure coupled to the EPD layer. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: PAUL J. GWIN, MARK E. SPRENGER
  • Publication number: 20150277569
    Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for using one or more radar measurements to detect a gesture of a body part relative to a mobile device and comparing the gesture to one or more known gestures. Additionally, if the gesture corresponds to at least one of the one or more known gestures, an application running on the mobile device may be notified of the gesture. In one example, the one or more radar measurements are obtained from a plurality of ultra-wideband (UWB) radar modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, PAUL J. GWIN