Patents by Inventor Ralph V. MIELE
Ralph V. MIELE 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: 10027160Abstract: A method is provided for forming a wireless charging electronic device. An embodiment of the method includes integrating a coil and a collector plate to a chassis of the electronic device to wirelessly charge the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ralph V. Miele, David G. Payne, Brandon Courtney, Isaac A. Simpson, Andrew Larson, David Pidwerbecki, Patrick Chewning
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Publication number: 20180143662Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a first housing and a structurally sensitive module. The structurally sensitive module can include a structurally sensitive component and a structurally sensitive attachment. The structurally sensitive attachment includes one or more mounting tabs to structurally isolate the structurally sensitive component from the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2015Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Ralph V. Miele, Amin Mohammed Godil, Andrew Larson, Shantanu D. Kulkarni, Dan H. Gerbus, Andrew C. Dausman, David A. Rittenhouse
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Publication number: 20180091987Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile device. The mobile device may be located proximate a mobile terminal and controlled by the mobile terminal. The mobile device may include a processor and a memory. The memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: determine a mode of operation of the mobile device, determine a thermal profile for the mode of operation of the mobile device, and implement a power profile to achieve the thermal profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Ralph V. Miele, Eduardo Escamilla, James Utz, James M. Yoder, Tongyan Zhai, Baomin Liu, Meenakshi Gupta, Brian R. Peil, Venkat R. Gaurav, Drew G. Damm, Andrew Larson, Ricky O. Branner, Steven J. Lofland, George H. Daskalakis, James C. Raupp, Michael Ahrens, David Pidwerbecki, Bo Qiu, Stacy L. Yee
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Publication number: 20180001179Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a smart base for a baseball system or a softball system comprises a sensor to detect a first time at which a runner has touched the smart base, a radio-frequency (RF) receiver to receive a signal from a smart baseball that indicates a second time at which the smart baseball was caught, timing circuitry to detect if the second time occurs before or after the first time; and indicator circuitry to indicate a force out if the second time occurs before the first time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Andrew Larson, Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, Eric D. McAfee, Mark MacDonald
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Publication number: 20170287309Abstract: A detection system having a threshold sensor for detecting indices of an emergency event in a space and a persistent sensor for continually gathering information within a space. The detection system can monitor the space to determine if an emergency event is occurring and continue to collect information regarding the space. The collected information can be transmitted to rescue workers to provide real time or updated information on people present in the space and their condition or other information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
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Publication number: 20170285603Abstract: A sensor system including a remote sensor and an integrated system on a chip (“SOC”) or controller. The remote sensor can be integrated into the light switch to monitor the area adjacent the light switch, where the light switch can visually disguise the remote sensor to minimize any undesirable aesthetic appearances created by the remote sensor. As light switches are ordinarily positioned high on a wall to be easily accessible, the concealed remote sensor also positioned to make optimal measurements of the area adjacent the light switch. The SOC can process measurements for the remote sensor and provide a control signal for an HVAC controller or other building system. The SOC can permit the sensor system to operate as a localized controller that can operate building systems to control conditions adjacent the sensor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
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Publication number: 20170279291Abstract: A method may be provided for forming a wireless charging electronic device. This may be performed by integrating a coil and a collector plate to a chassis of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Ralph V. MIELE, David G. PAYNE, Brandon COURTNEY, Isaac A. SIMPSON, Andrew LARSON, David PIDWERBECKI, Patrick CHEWNING
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Patent number: 9727092Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a computer dock that can engage a friction element upon receiving a computing device, such as a tablet. The computer dock includes a housing coupled to the computer dock, the housing comprising a cradle to receive a computing device, the housing coupled to the computer dock by a hinge pin and configured to rotate about the hinge pin about a first axis; a friction hinge rigidly affixed to the computer dock; a pivot arm affixed to the housing, the pivot arm configured to rotate about a pivot point. The pivot arm includes a first portion comprising a computing device engagement part to receive the computing device; and a second portion comprising a friction hinge engagement part to engage with the friction hinge upon receiving the computing device in the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
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Publication number: 20170220076Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a computer dock that can engage a friction element upon receiving a computing device, such as a tablet. The computer dock includes a housing coupled to the computer dock, the housing comprising a cradle to receive a computing device, the housing coupled to the computer dock by a hinge pin and configured to rotate about the hinge pin about a first axis; a friction hinge rigidly affixed to the computer dock; a pivot arm affixed to the housing, the pivot arm configured to rotate about a pivot point. The pivot arm includes a first portion comprising a computing device engagement part to receive the computing device; and a second portion comprising a friction hinge engagement part to engage with the friction hinge upon receiving the computing device in the cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Dan H. Gerbus, Ralph V. Miele
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Publication number: 20170017273Abstract: Techniques for forming and adjusting a magnetic tension mechanism are described herein. A system includes a first magnetic element in a first component of a computing device. The system includes a second magnetic element in a second component of the computing device, wherein the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are to be held in tension by a magnetic force. The system also includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the force required to decouple the magnetic elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Kristin L. Weldon, Michael S. Brazel, Jered H. Wikander, Lily Kolle, Weibo Chen, Aleksander Magi, Konstantin I. Kouliachev, Ralph V. Miele, Richard P. Crawford
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Publication number: 20160380454Abstract: In one example a charging sleeve for an electronic device comprises a frame to receive the electronic device and a cover slidably engaged with the frame and comprising a first section connected to a first edge of the frame, a second section connected to the first section by a first foldable joint, a third section connected to the second section by a second foldable joint, and a fourth section connected to the third section by a third foldable joint. Other examples may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Larson, Patrick W. Chewning, Amin Godil, Ralph V. Miele, Dan H. Gerbus, Duck Young Kong
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Patent number: 9483126Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
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Patent number: 9451716Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a serviceable chassis. The serviceable chassis can include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a locking arm. The second housing can include a locking cam and a cord. The cord is attached to the locking cam and can rotate the locking cam to engage and disengage the locking arm to couple and uncouple the first housing to the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, David Pidwerbecki, Kenan Huseyin Arik
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Publication number: 20160259369Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
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Patent number: 9353560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporatinInventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
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Patent number: 9258914Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect a first section of the chassis to a second section of the chassis, comprising a hinge assembly to be coupled between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis to allow rotation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, and a translation assembly to be coupled to the hinge assembly of the chassis for the electronic device to allow translation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, wherein rotation of the hinge assembly activates the translation assembly. Other embodiments may be described.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Alanna M. Koser, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Ralph V. Miele, Anthony P. Valpiani
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Publication number: 20150376925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
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Publication number: 20150305185Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect a first section of the chassis to a second section of the chassis, comprising a hinge assembly to be coupled between the first section of the chassis and the second section of the chassis to allow rotation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, and a translation assembly to be coupled to the hinge assembly of the chassis for the electronic device to allow translation of the second section of the chassis with respect to the first section of the chassis, wherein rotation of the hinge assembly activates the translation assembly. Other embodiments may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Alanna M. KOSER, Robert R. ATKINSON, JR., Ralph V. MIELE, Anthony P. VALPIANI
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Patent number: D808950Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ralph V. Miele, Drew G Damm, Gustavo Fricke, Dan H. Gerbus, Andrew Larson, Shyamjith Mohan