Patents by Inventor Robin A. Steinbrecher

Robin A. Steinbrecher 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: 20130060399
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an integrated circuit die having a plurality of temperature sensors and a control unit integrated thereon. The control unit can calculate an average die temperature based on readings from the plurality of temperature sensors, compare the average die temperature to a specification temperature and control an off-die cooling system based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Sandeep Ahuja, Robin A. Steinbrecher, Susan F. Smith, David J. Ayers
  • Patent number: 8260474
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an integrated circuit die having a plurality of temperature sensors and a control unit integrated thereon. The control unit can calculate an average die temperature based on readings from the plurality of temperature sensors, compare the average die temperature to a specification temperature and control an off-die cooling system based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sandeep Ahuja, Robin A. Steinbrecher, Susan F. Smith, David J. Ayers
  • Publication number: 20120166015
    Abstract: In some embodiments a processor is adapted to store a relationship of power as a function of temperature and voltage, wherein the stored relationship data is to be used for managing power in a system including the processor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Robin A. Steinbrecher, Sandeep Ahuja, Casey R. Winkel
  • Patent number: 7984250
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a memory control device includes a sensor positioned remotely from a memory device, a register to store an offset value, the offset value corresponding to a difference between a temperature reading of the sensor and an estimated actual temperature of the memory device, and a controller to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to read the offset value from the register and control the operation of the memory device in accordance with the offset value. The controller may be configured to dynamically update the offset value during an operation of the memory device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robin Steinbrecher, Christian Le, Rahul Khanna, Fernando A. Lopez, Kai Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110077794
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an integrated circuit die having a plurality of temperature sensors and a control unit integrated thereon. The control unit can calculate an average die temperature based on readings from the plurality of temperature sensors, compare the average die temperature to a specification temperature and control an off-die cooling system based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Sandeep Ahuja, Robin A. Steinbrecher, Susan F. Smith, David J. Ayers
  • Publication number: 20100169585
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a memory control device includes a sensor positioned remotely from a memory device, a register to store an offset value, the offset value corresponding to a difference between a temperature reading of the sensor and an estimated actual temperature of the memory device, and a controller to control an operation of the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to read the offset value from the register and control the operation of the memory device in accordance with the offset value. The controller may be configured to dynamically update the offset value during an operation of the memory device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Robin Steinbrecher, Christian Le, Rahul Khanna, Fernando A. Lopez, Kai Cheng
  • Patent number: 7269481
    Abstract: An electronic system includes a device and a controller to the device. The controller is adapted to calculate a temperature estimate of the device and to control access to the device in accordance with the calculated temperature estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: David S. De Lorenzo, Stephen W. Montgomery, Warren R. Morrow, Robin Steinbrecher
  • Publication number: 20050168942
    Abstract: A system may include a first power supply to supply electrical power to the system and a second power supply to supply electrical power to the system. A first airflow gate may be able to reduce airflow to the first power supply when a failure of the first power supply is detected. A second airflow gate may be able to reduce airflow to the second power supply when a failure of the second power supply is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: Robin Steinbrecher
  • Publication number: 20040267409
    Abstract: An electronic system includes a device and a controller to the device. The controller is adapted to calculate a temperature estimate of the device and to control access to the device in accordance with the calculated temperature estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: David S. De Lorenzo, Stephen W. Montgomery, Warren R. Morrow, Robin Steinbrecher
  • Patent number: 6817442
    Abstract: A portion of a chassis comprised of a material forming a portion of the exterior of the chassis and a high-density flexible material adjacent an inner surface of the portion of the chassis with air holes formed contiguously through both the portion of the chassis and the high-density flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Donovan Van Sleet, Robin A. Steinbrecher, Casey Winkel
  • Publication number: 20030183448
    Abstract: A portion of a chassis comprised of a material forming a portion of the exterior of the chassis and a high-density flexible material adjacent an inner surface of the portion of the chassis with air holes formed contiguously through both the portion of the chassis and the high-density flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Donovan Van Sleet, Robin A. Steinbrecher, Casey Winkel
  • Publication number: 20020141879
    Abstract: A cooling fan system has a fan assembly that is removably housed in a chassis. The fan assembly receives electrical power, and the fan blades rotate when housed inside the chassis. As the fan assembly is removed from an opening in the chassis, the power to the fan assembly is disconnected, but the fan blades may continue to rotate. A mechanical stopper, such as a row of bristles that extends into the opening in the chassis, interferes with the rotation of the fan blades as the fan assembly is removed from the chassis. The mechanical stopper stops rotation of the fan blades, thereby preventing harm to the user removing the fan assembly. After the fan assembly is completely removed from the chassis, a spring-loaded door closes the opening in the chassis further protecting the user from contacting adjacent spinning fan blades or hazardous energy sources within the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Casey Winkel, Donovan Van Sleet, Robin A. Steinbrecher
  • Patent number: 6364761
    Abstract: An improved cooling assembly is disclosed, which includes a chassis enclosing a duct. The duct has a first end and a second end. A first fan is positioned at the first end of the duct and a second fan is positioned at the second end of the duct. A fan failure vent is positioned along a first side of the duct between the first and second fans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Robin A. Steinbrecher