Patents by Inventor Richard Dickinson

Richard Dickinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20060280164
    Abstract: An E-9-1-1 voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution is provided wherein a 911 call from a wireless VoIP device is routed directly to the correct Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP) via dedicated trunks, together with correct location information and call-back number. VoIP gateways are implemented locally, at least one per LATA, and accept VoIP packetized data inbound, and convert it to standard wireline voice calls. Calls are routed to an IP address at the VoIP gateway, which then egresses the call to a voice port at a selective router. Dedicated voice trunks (CAMA, SS7, FG-D) are installed between each local VoIP gateway and appropriate selective routers. An Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database is provisioned with ESRKs dedicated for VoIP use. TCP/IP circuits may be established between some or all of the various local VoIP gateways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Dickinson, Roger Marshall, Steven Helme
  • Publication number: 20060277222
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium for creating and saving a translation specification are disclosed which enables settings information associated with data importation and exportation in a database to be saved for subsequent use. Saved settings information may be manipulated, selected for use, or exported to another application. Saved settings information exported to another application can take the form of a translation task, which will execute using the saved settings information. Recent translations may be temporarily saved, and later re-run, exported, or saved more permanently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Dickinson, Jianlan Song, David Ashburn, Cyrus Balsara, Clinton Covington
  • Publication number: 20060255797
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide a substrate having a depression into which a magnetic material is disposed, forming a magnetic flux concentrator and/or a permanent magnet. A magnetic field sensing element can be disposed proximate to the depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: William Taylor, Richard Dickinson, Michael Doogue
  • Publication number: 20060175674
    Abstract: An integrated sensor has a magnetic field sensing element and first and second relatively high magnetically permeable members forming a gap, wherein the magnetic field element is disposed within the gap. The magnetically permeable members provide an increase in the flux experienced by the magnetic field sensing element in response to a magnetic field. The integrated sensor can be used as a current sensor, a proximity detector, or a magnetic field sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: William Taylor, Richard Dickinson, Michael Doogue
  • Publication number: 20060161533
    Abstract: A user interface is provided that allows users to create queries interactively. The user interface operates by creating a source query (or, for example, SQL commands) for the user while they select fields from a data source. This provides users with an alternative to using conventional designers, wizards, or other tools to manually generate a query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Vitore Selca, Christopher Bryant, Richard Dickinson, Richard McDowell, Zachary Woodall, Michael McCormack
  • Publication number: 20060095447
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer products are provided for allowing bi-directional communication between a database application and a remote data source and for allowing updating of data on a remote data source with data edited or created at a client site remote from the remote data source during an offline data editing or entry session via a client database application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Dickinson, Pavel Kouznetsov, Sumit Chauhan
  • Publication number: 20060074879
    Abstract: A method and system for the graphical formulation of filter queries is disclosed which enables data queries to be easily via selection from a menu. A signal is received to filter, or query, a data table. Next, the context of the signaled key field is analyzed, and a menu of filters based on that context is formulated and displayed. A filter selection is received, and the corresponding filter is executed. The results of the filter are displayed on the screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Clinton Covington, Philip Bergman, Tiginesh Beyene, Richard Dickinson, Christopher Bryant
  • Patent number: 6995315
    Abstract: An integrated circuit current sensor includes a lead frame having at least two leads coupled to provide a current conductor portion, and substrate having a first surface in which is disposed one or more magnetic field transducers, with the first surface being proximate the current conductor portion and a second surface distal from the current conductor portion. In one particular embodiment, the substrate is disposed having the first surface of the substrate above the current conductor portion and the second surface of the substrate above the first surface. In this particular embodiment, the substrate is oriented upside-down in the integrated circuit relative to a conventional orientation. A current conductor portion can be deposited on a surface of the substrate proximate to the one or more magnetic field sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Allegro Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nirmal Sharma, Richard Dickinson, Michael Doogue, Jay Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20050248336
    Abstract: An integrated circuit current sensor includes a lead frame having at least two leads coupled to provide a current conductor portion, and substrate having a first surface in which is disposed one or more magnetic field transducers, with the first surface being proximate the current conductor portion and a second surface distal from the current conductor portion. In one particular embodiment, the substrate is disposed having the first surface of the substrate above the current conductor portion and the second surface of the substrate above the first surface. In this particular embodiment, the substrate is oriented upside-down in the integrated circuit relative to a conventional orientation. A current conductor portion can be deposited on a surface of the substrate proximate to the one or more magnetic field sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Nirmal Sharma, Richard Dickinson, Michael Doogue, Jay Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20050224248
    Abstract: An integrated circuit current sensor includes a lead frame having at least two leads coupled to provide a current conductor portion, and substrate having a first surface in which is disposed one or more magnetic field transducers, with the first surface being proximate the current conductor portion and a second surface distal from the current conductor portion. In one particular embodiment, the substrate is disposed having the first surface of the substrate above the current conductor portion and the second surface of the substrate above the first surface. In this particular embodiment, the substrate is oriented upside-down in the integrated circuit relative to a conventional orientation. A current conductor portion can be deposited proximate to a surface of the substrate and proximate to the one or more magnetic field sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Jay Gagnon, Richard Dickinson, Michael Doogue, Andreas Friedrich, William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20050213716
    Abstract: An E-9-1-1 voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution is provided wherein a 911 call from a mobile VoIP device is routed directly to the correct Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP) via dedicated trunks, together with correct location information and call-back number. VoIP gateways are implemented locally, at least one per LATA, and accept VoIP packetized data inbound, and convert it to standard wireline voice calls. Calls are routed to an IP address at the VoIP gateway, which then egresses the call to a voice port at a selective router. Mid-call updating of location of a moving VoIP terminal is provided to a PSAP. The location of the VoIP is validated using HTTP based protocol by pushing location information to a VoIP location server, and comparing it against a geographic location database to confirm that a contained street address is valid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Yinjun Zhu, Richard Dickinson, Roger Marshall, Steven Helme
  • Patent number: 6940950
    Abstract: An E-9-1-1 voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution is provided wherein a 911 call from a wireless VoIP device is routed directly to the correct Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP) via dedicated trunks, together with correct location information and call-back number. VoIP gateways are implemented locally, at least one per LATA, and accept VoIP packetized data inbound, and convert it to standard wireline voice calls. Calls are routed to an IP address at the VoIP gateway, which then egresses the call to a voice port at a selective router. Dedicated voice trunks (CAMA, SS7, FG-D) are installed between each local VoIP gateway and appropriate selective routers. An Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database is provisioned with ESRKs dedicated for VoIP use. TCP/IP circuits may be established between some or all of the various local VoIP gateways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Dickinson, Roger Marshall, Steven P. Helme
  • Publication number: 20050135569
    Abstract: An E-9-1-1 voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution is provided wherein a 911 call from a wireless VoIP device is routed directly to the correct Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP) via dedicated trunks, together with correct location information and call-back number. VoIP gateways are implemented locally, at least one per LATA, and accept VoIP packetized data inbound, and convert it to standard wireline voice calls. Calls are routed to an IP address at the VoIP gateway, which then egresses the call to a voice port at a selective router. Dedicated voice trunks (CAMA, SS7, FG-D) are installed between each local VoIP gateway and appropriate selective routers. An Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database is provisioned with ESRKs dedicated for VoIP use. TCP/IP circuits may be established between some or all of the various local VoIP gateways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Dickinson, Roger Marshall, Steven Helme
  • Publication number: 20050050626
    Abstract: A hot tub cover support system is described. The system primarily includes: (1) a first member including a base portion having a substantially planar surface, and an elongated hollow tubular member extending from the base portion, the tubular member having at least one area defining an aperture formed in a surface thereof; (2) a second member also including a base portion having a substantially planar surface, and an elongated hollow tubular member extending from the base portion, the tubular member having at least one area defining an aperture formed in a surface thereof, the second member being operable to be slidably received within the first member; and (3) a securing device for selectively securing the first member in fixed relationship to the second member, wherein the securing device is selectively operable to pass through an aperture of the first member and an aligned aperture of the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20050045359
    Abstract: An integrated circuit current sensor includes a lead frame having at least two leads coupled to provide a current conductor portion, and substrate having a first surface in which is disposed one or more magnetic field transducers, with the first surface being proximate the current conductor portion and a second surface distal from the current conductor portion. In one particular embodiment, the substrate is disposed having the first surface of the substrate above the current conductor portion and the second surface of the substrate above the first surface. In this particular embodiment, the substrate is oriented upside-down in the integrated circuit relative to a conventional orientation. With this arrangement, a current sensor is provided for which the one or more magnetic field transducers are very close to the current conductor portion, resulting in a current sensor having improved sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Doogue, Richard Dickinson, Jay Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20040196024
    Abstract: An integrated current sensor includes a magnetic field transducer such as a Hall effect sensor, a magnetic core, and an electrical conductor. The conductor includes features for receiving portions of the Hall effect sensor and the core and the elements are dimensioned such that little or no relative movement among the elements is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Stauth, Richard Dickinson, John Sauber, Ray Engel, Sandra Pinelle
  • Patent number: 6781359
    Abstract: An integrated current sensor includes a magnetic field transducer such as a Hall effect sensor, a magnetic core, and an electrical conductor. The conductor includes features for receiving portions of the Hall effect sensor and the core and the elements are dimensioned such that little or no relative movement among the elements is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Allegro Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Stauth, Richard Dickinson, John Sauber, Ray Engel, Sandra Pinelle
  • Publication number: 20040155644
    Abstract: An integrated sensor includes a magnetoresistance element electrically coupled to a device disposed on or integrated in a silicon substrate. A conductor is provided proximate to the magnetoresistance element. The integrated sensor can be used to provide various devices, such as a current sensor, a magnetic field sensor, or an isolator. Further, the integrated sensor can be used in an open loop configuration or in a closed loop configuration in which an additional conductor is provided. The magntoresistance element may be formed over the silicon substrate or on a separate, non-silicon substrate. Also described is an integrated sensor comprising a substrate, a magnetic field transducer disposed over a surface of the substrate, and a conductor disposed over the surface of the substrate proximate to the magnetic field transducer. The magnetic field transducer can be a Hall effect transducer or a magnetoresistance element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Stauth, Richard Dickinson, Glenn Forrest, Ravi Vig
  • Patent number: 6747178
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a method of carrying out a chemical reaction between at least two fluids, the method comprising providing respective flow paths for the at least two fluids, said flow paths communicating with each other in a region in which the at least two fluids may contact each other, and flowing the at least two fluids along said flow paths such that in said region the at least two fluids contact each other and a chemical reaction occurs between them, said region having a width perpendicular to the direction of flow in the range 10-10,000 micrometers. It has been found that using a so-called “microreactor”, that is a reactor having dimensions perpendicular to the flow direction of less than 10,000 micrometers, according to the present method, improved control over a fluid chemical reaction can be achieved, which can result in significant improvements in reaction product yield and/or purity, as well as other benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels plc
    Inventors: Paul Harston, Malcolm John Atherton, Robert G. Holmes, Richard Dickinson Chambers, Robert Spink
  • Publication number: 20040056647
    Abstract: An integrated current sensor includes a magnetic field transducer such as a Hall effect sensor, a magnetic core, and an electrical conductor. The conductor includes features for receiving portions of the Hall effect sensor and the core and the elements are dimensioned such that little or no relative movement among the elements is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Stauth, Richard Dickinson, John Sauber, Ray Engel, Sandra Pinelle