Patents by Inventor Richard Bruce Webb
Richard Bruce Webb 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: 9547289Abstract: A method includes determining a type of controller used by an electronic device and determining a connector configuration of the electronic device. The method further includes selectively cutting one or more wires of a ribbon cable of a user interface circuit in response to determining the type of controller to configure the user interface circuit for operation with the type of controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Ledgestone Holdings, LLCInventor: Richard Bruce Webb
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Publication number: 20150081049Abstract: A method includes determining a type of controller used by an electronic device and determining a connector configuration of the electronic device. The method further includes selectively cutting one or more wires of a ribbon cable of a user interface circuit in response to determining the type of controller to configure the user interface circuit for operation with the type of controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: LEDGESTONE HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Richard Bruce Webb
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Patent number: 8004863Abstract: In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a network interface responsive to a powered network to receive a power supply and data and includes an electrical isolation barrier adapted to define a non-isolated power domain and an isolated power domain. The circuit device further includes a first control circuit associated with the non-isolated power domain. The first control circuit is coupled to a primary winding of a transformer to control current flow via the primary winding. The circuit device also includes a second control circuit associated with the isolated power domain. The second control circuit is coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer and is adapted to detect a power error associated with the secondary winding. The second control circuit transfers a command across the electrical isolation barrier to the first control circuit to adjust a current at the primary winding in response to detecting the power error.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Silicon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Walter Stuart Schopfer, Richard Bruce Webb
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Patent number: 7932577Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of forming a field effect transistor (FET) device having a reduced peak current density is disclosed. The method includes forming a field effect transistor (FET) device on a substrate. The FET device includes a drain terminal, a source terminal, a gate terminal, and a body terminal. The method further includes depositing a plurality of metal contacts along a width of a gate terminal of the FET device and forming a wire trace to contact each of the plurality of metal contacts to reduce a gate resistance along the width of the gate terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Silicon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Richard Bruce Webb, William E. Moore
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Publication number: 20090267224Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a circuit device includes a first die coupled to a circuit substrate and having a substantially planar surface. The first die includes electrical contacts distributed on the substantially planar surface adjacent to at least three edges of the first die. The circuit device further includes a second die attached to the substantially planar surface of the first die. The second die is rotated by an offset angle about an axis relative to the first die. The offset angle is selected to allow horizontal and vertical access to the electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Silicon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: D. Matthew Landry, Richard Bruce Webb
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Patent number: 7609494Abstract: A powered device includes a voltage protection circuit, two outputs, a switch, and a snubber circuit. The two outputs of the integrated circuit may be coupled to an external transformer. The snubber circuit of the integrated circuit is responsive to the switch and is coupled with respect to the two outputs to direct energy from at least one of the two outputs to the voltage protection circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Silicon Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Richard Bruce Webb
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Publication number: 20090166754Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of forming a field effect transistor (FET) device having a reduced peak current density is disclosed. The method includes forming a field effect transistor (FET) device on a substrate. The FET device includes a drain terminal, a source terminal, a gate terminal, and a body terminal. The method further includes depositing a plurality of metal contacts along a width of a gate terminal of the FET device and forming a wire trace to contact each of the plurality of metal contacts to reduce a gate resistance along the width of the gate terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Silicon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Richard Bruce Webb, William E. Moore
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Publication number: 20090168462Abstract: In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a network interface responsive to a powered network to receive a power supply and data and includes an electrical isolation barrier adapted to define a non-isolated power domain and an isolated power domain. The circuit device further includes a first control circuit associated with the non-isolated power domain. The first control circuit is coupled to a primary winding of a transformer to control current flow via the primary winding. The circuit device also includes a second control circuit associated with the isolated power domain. The second control circuit is coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer and is adapted to detect a power error associated with the secondary winding. The second control circuit transfers a command across the electrical isolation barrier to the first control circuit to adjust a current at the primary winding in response to detecting the power error.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Silicon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Walter Stuart Schopfer, Richard Bruce Webb
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Publication number: 20080002318Abstract: A powered device includes a voltage protection circuit, two outputs, a switch, and a snubber circuit. The two outputs of the integrated circuit may be coupled to an external transformer. The snubber circuit of the integrated circuit is responsive to the switch and is coupled with respect to the two outputs to direct energy from at least one of the two outputs to the voltage protection circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Silicon Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Richard Bruce Webb
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Publication number: 20040230998Abstract: A shared hybrid circuit for use in provisioning a communication system. In the method and apparatus of the present invention, a single shared hybrid separates transmitted and received signals for multiple transmission pathways between the distribution equipment and the customer premises equipment. In addition, the shared hybrid circuit of the present invention provides a method and apparatus to cancel a component of a downstream broadcast signal from a composite upstream/downstream signal detected at a node, thereby providing a significant reduction in echo and for the upstream transmission from a customer premises equipment transmitter. The present invention results in a significant cost savings over conventional hybrid circuits since a single shared hybrid can be used in provisioning service for many subscribers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Celite SystemsInventors: Richard Bruce Webb, Hichem Besbes
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Publication number: 20040172660Abstract: A method and apparatus for provisioning broadband services to subscribers using an impedance-matched interface at a servicing area interface (SAI) that is in the same geographic vicinity as the subscriber group. Adequate signal-to-noise ratios at the subscriber site is achieved using a fraction of the power required using currently available broadband provisioning techniques. The impedance characteristics of the F1/F2 distribution lines at the SAI allow the broadband distribution system of the present invention to be deployed without the need for a POTS splitter to provide standard telephone service to the subscriber. The present invention also provides an improved coupling system to ensure that proper impedance is maintained to facilitate the operation of POTS equipment if the system components in the coupling system experience a loss of power.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Celite Systems, A Delaware CorporationInventors: Celite Milbrandt, Saf Asghar, Richard Bruce Webb
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Patent number: 5737411Abstract: A telephone subscriber line interface circuit includes a first circuit portion and a second circuit portion, a first battery voltage and a second battery input for receiving a second battery voltage. The second circuit portion is coupled to the second battery input. The telephone subscriber line interface circuit further includes a switch for coupling the first circuit portion to one of the first battery input and the second battery input.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1994Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.Inventors: Russell Jay Apfel, Richard Bruce Webb