Patents by Inventor Steven Timothy Ross

Steven Timothy Ross 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).

  • Method and apparatus to provide non-DDC monitor characteristics to system software
    Patent number: 5943029
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing non-DDC monitor characteristics to system software is disclosed. The present invention is primarily directed to use in personal computers. The method of the present invention includes obtaining information from a user regarding specific capabilities of an attached non-DDC monitor. This information is then stored in system storage in a format similar to that sent by a DDC monitor. A BIOS call from a video subsection receives this information when a DDC monitor is not attached and utilizes it to determine the proper refresh rate at which to set an attached video controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventor: Steven Timothy Ross