Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Gallahan

Ronald W. Gallahan 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: 9853480
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless charging device for charging electronic devices placed within proximity of the transmitter of the wireless charging device. The wireless charging device includes an inductive coupler, a reflected power detector, a power source and a power control system. The inductive coupler is configured to charge at least one electronic device present in the charging area. The inductive coupler takes power form the power source. The inductive coupler is also capable of communicating with electronic devices being charged to exchange a set of information. In addition to notebook PCs, this solution can be extended to desktop and tablet PCs, slates and office furniture as pervasive means of wireless charging multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Gary N. Matos, Ronald W. Gallahan, James J. Walsh, Songnan Yang, Emily B. Cooper
  • Patent number: 9722673
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to near field coupling (e.g., wireless power transfers (WPF) and near field communications (NFC)) operations among others. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Songnan Yang, Emily B. Cooper, Ronald W. Gallahan
  • Publication number: 20160119036
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to near field coupling (e.g., wireless power transfers (WPF) and near field communications (NFC)) operations among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: SONGNAN YANG, EMILY B. COOPER, RONALD W. GALLAHAN, ADAM D. REA
  • Publication number: 20150002086
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless charging device for charging electronic devices placed within proximity of the transmitter of the wireless charging device. The wireless charging device includes an inductive coupler, a reflected power detector, a power source and a power control system. The inductive coupler is configured to charge at least one electronic device present in the charging area. The inductive coupler takes power form the power source. The inductive coupler is also capable of communicating with electronic devices being charged to exchange a set of information. In addition to notebook PCs, this solution can be extended to desktop and tablet PCs, slates and office furniture as pervasive means of wireless charging multiple devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Gary N. Matos, Ronald W. Gallahan, James J. Walsh, Songnan Yang, Emily B. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20140191712
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to power delivery including out-of-band communication. In general, a device to be charged and a charging device may interact using two separate wireless signals. A first wireless signal (e.g., a radio frequency (RF) signal) may be employed to charge the device. A second wireless signal of a different type (e.g., an infrared (IR) signal) may be employed for inter-device communication. An example device may comprise a power module to receive a first wireless signal, a transmitter to transmit a second wireless signal, and a charging control module. The first wireless signal may be for conveying power from a charging device to the device, the second wireless signal may be for transmitting information from the device to the charging device, and the charging control module may be to cause the transmitter to transmit the second wireless signal based on an indication received from the power module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Adam D. REA, Evan R. GREEN, Robert PAXMAN, Ronald W. GALLAHAN
  • Patent number: D449600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald W. Gallahan, Gary N. Matos