Patents by Inventor Philip T. Hisayasu

Philip T. Hisayasu 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: 8143942
    Abstract: A circuit includes a first filter comprising a first inductor coupled to a first variable capacitor, wherein the first filter is associated with a first resonant frequency. The circuit further comprises an amplifier coupled to the first filter and a second filter coupled to the amplifier. The second filter comprises a second inductor coupled to a second variable capacitor, wherein the second filter is associated with a second resonant frequency that is substantially the same as the first resonant frequency. At least a portion of the first filter and at least a portion of the second filter are formed on an integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: CSR Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Philip T. Hisayasu, Michael D. Womac
  • Publication number: 20110050372
    Abstract: A circuit includes a first filter comprising a first inductor coupled to a first variable capacitor, wherein the first filter is associated with a first resonant frequency. The circuit further comprises an amplifier coupled to the first filter and a second filter coupled to the amplifier. The second filter comprises a second inductor coupled to a second variable capacitor, wherein the second filter is associated with a second resonant frequency that is substantially the same as the first resonant frequency. At least a portion of the first filter and at least a portion of the second filter are formed on an integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Philip T. Hisayasu, Michael D. Womac
  • Patent number: 7852146
    Abstract: A circuit includes a first filter comprising a first inductor coupled to a first variable capacitor, wherein the first filter is associated with a first resonant frequency. The circuit further comprises an amplifier coupled to the first filter and a second filter coupled to the amplifier. The second filter comprises a second inductor coupled to a second variable capacitor, wherein the second filter is associated with a second resonant frequency that is substantially the same as the first resonant frequency. At least a portion of the first filter and at least a portion of the second filter are formed on an integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Philip T. Hisayasu, Michael D. Womac
  • Patent number: 7751857
    Abstract: A device for measuring voltage levels includes a root mean square (RMS) detector. The RMS detector includes a linear multiplier, a log converter, a low-pass filter and a temperature compensator. The linear multiplier multiplies a voltage of an input signal by the voltage of the input signal. The low-pass filter couples to an output of the linear multiplier. The log converter generates a logarithmic signal having a voltage that is logarithmically related to a voltage of an output of the low-pass filter. The temperature compensator adjusts the logarithmic signal based on a temperature of the RMS detector. The RMS detector is capable of determine an RMS voltage level of the input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Kim E. Beumer, Peter Kipfelsberger, Philip T. Hisayasu
  • Publication number: 20080204141
    Abstract: A device for measuring voltage levels includes a root mean square (RMS) detector. The RMS detector includes a linear multiplier, a log converter, a low-pass filter and a temperature compensator. The linear multiplier multiplies a voltage of an input signal by the voltage of the input signal. The low-pass filter couples to an output of the linear multiplier. The log converter generates a logarithmic signal having a voltage that is logarithmically related to a voltage of an output of the low-pass filter. The temperature compensator adjusts the logarithmic signal based on a temperature of the RMS detector. The RMS detector is capable of determine an RMS voltage level of the input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Kim E. Beumer, Peter Kipfelsberger, Philip T. Hisayasu
  • Patent number: 7359686
    Abstract: A device for measuring voltage levels includes a root mean square (RMS) detector. The RMS detector includes a linear multiplier, a log converter, a low-pass filter and a temperature compensator. The linear multiplier multiplies a voltage of an input signal by the voltage of the input signal. The low-pass filter couples to an output of the linear multiplier. The log converter generates a logarithmic signal having a voltage that is logarithmically related to a voltage of an output of the low-pass filter. The temperature compensator adjusts the logarithmic signal based on a temperature of the RMS detector. The RMS detector is capable of determine an RMS voltage level of the input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Kim E. Beumer, Peter Kipfelsberger, Philip T. Hisayasu
  • Patent number: 7304533
    Abstract: A circuit includes a first filter comprising a first inductor coupled to a first variable capacitor, wherein the first filter is associated with a first resonant frequency. The circuit further comprises an amplifier coupled to the first filter and a second filter coupled to the amplifier. The second filter comprises a second inductor coupled to a second variable capacitor, wherein the second filter is associated with a second resonant frequency that is substantially the same as the first resonant frequency. At least a portion of the first filter and at least a portion of the second filter are formed on an integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Microtune (Texas), L.P.
    Inventors: Philip T. Hisayasu, Michael D. Womac