Patents by Inventor Tim Frodsham

Tim Frodsham 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: 10712809
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey Wilcox, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim Bilgin, David S. Dunning, Robin Tim Frodsham, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Publication number: 20190346909
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey Wilcox, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim Bilgin, David S. Dunning, Robin Tim Frodsham, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Patent number: 10206269
    Abstract: A system includes a light fixture for installation at a location that is configured to be programmed to operate according to a control program. A communication interface is used for communication with the controller. An optical receiver of the fixture is configured for receiving an optical signal. The controller monitors provisioning commands received by the fixture and determines receipt of the provisioning commands in order to monitor inputs to the optical receiver and detect an optical selection signal for selecting the fixture. Upon detecting an optical selection signal the fixture processes commissioning commands. The controller, upon determining that the provisioning commands have not been received, further configured for ignoring inputs to the optical receiver so the fixture cannot be selected and programmed with commissioning commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Van Wagoner, Robin Tim Frodsham, Mike Hagen
  • Patent number: 10175744
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey Wilcox, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim Bilgin, David S. Dunning, Robin Tim Frodsham, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Patent number: 10009111
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an array of light-emitting elements for generating light from the light fixture, and the array of light-emitting elements includes a defined sub-array of light-emitting elements. An alternate array of light-emitting elements is coupled in parallel with the defined sub-array of alternate light-emitting elements of the light emitter. Each of the sub-array and the alternate array are coupled with a respective switch element. A control circuit is coupled with the switch elements and configured for selectively switching power between the sub-array and the alternate array for modulating the operation of the sub-array and alternate array of light-emitting elements to generate modulated communication signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Tim Frodsham, Mark Van Wagoner
  • Publication number: 20170336853
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey WILCOX, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim BILGIN, David S. Dunning, Robin Tim FRODSHAM, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Patent number: 9794349
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing a link provide for receiving a remote width capability during a link initialization, the remote width capability corresponding to a remote port. A link between a local port and the remote port is operated at a plurality of link widths in accordance with the remote width capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Aaron T. Spink, Phanindra Mannava, Tim Frodsham, Jeffrey R. Wilcox, Sanjay Dabral, David Dunning, Theodore Z. Schoenborn
  • Publication number: 20170149499
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an array of light-emitting elements for generating light from the light fixture, and the array of light-emitting elements includes a defined sub-array of light-emitting elements. An alternate array of light-emitting elements is coupled in parallel with the defined sub-array of alternate light-emitting elements of the light emitter. Each of the sub-array and the alternate array are coupled with a respective switch element. A control circuit is coupled with the switch elements and configured for selectively switching power between the sub-array and the alternate array for modulating the operation of the sub-array and alternate array of light-emitting elements to generate modulated communication signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Robin Tim Frodsham, Mark Van Wagoner
  • Publication number: 20170150581
    Abstract: A system includes a fixture, such as a light fixture, for installation at a location The fixture is configured to be programmed to operate, through a controller, according to a control program. A communication interface is used for communication with the controller. An optical receiver located with the fixture is configured for receiving an optical signal. The controller evaluates first command data, such as provisioning commands received by the fixture to be programmed. The controller upon determines receipt of the first command data and will monitor inputs to the optical receiver to detect an optical selection signal for selecting the fixture to receive second command data or commissioning commands. Upon detecting an optical selection signal the fixture processes command data, such as the commissioning commands received through the communication interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Van Wagoner, Robin Tim Frodsham, Mike Hagen
  • Patent number: 9588575
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey Wilcox, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim Bilgin, David S. Dunning, Robin Tim Frodsham, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Publication number: 20150081921
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing a link provide for receiving a remote width capability during a link initialization, the remote width capability corresponding to a remote port. A link between a local port and the remote port is operated at a plurality of link widths in accordance with the remote width capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Aaron T. Spink, Phanindra Mannava, Tim Frodsham, Jeffrey R. Wilcox, Sanjay Dabral, David Dunning, Theodore Z. Schoenborn
  • Publication number: 20150074440
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: NAVEEN CHERUKURI, JEFFREY WILCOX, VENKATRAMAN IYER, SELIM BILGIN, DAVID S. DUNNING, TIM FRODSHAM, THEODORE Z. SCHOENBORN, SANJAY DABRAL
  • Patent number: 8914541
    Abstract: Systems and methods of managing a link provide for receiving a remote width capability during a link initialization, the remote width capability corresponding to a remote port. A link between a local port and the remote port is operated at a plurality of link widths in accordance with the remote width capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Aaron T. Spink, Phanindra Mannaya, Tim Frodsham, Jeffrey R. Wilcox, Sanjay Dabral, David Dunning, Theodore Z. Schoenborn
  • Patent number: 8831666
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to link power savings with state retention are described. In one embodiment, one or more components of two agents coupled via a serial link are turned off during idle periods while retaining link state in each agent. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Naveen Cherukuri, Jeffrey Wilcox, Venkatraman Iyer, Selim Bilgin, David D. Dunning, Robin Tim Frodsham, Theodore Z. Schoenborn, Sanjay Dabral
  • Publication number: 20140156892
    Abstract: A link latency management for a high-speed point-to-point network (pTp) is described The link latency management facilitates calculating latency of a serial interface by tracking a round trip delay of a header that contains latency information. Therefore, the link latency management facilitates testers, logic analyzers, or test devices to accurately measure link latency for a point-to-point architecture utilizing a serial interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Tim Frodsham, Michael J. Tripp, David J. O'Brien, Navada Herur Muraleedhara, Naveen Cherukuri, Sanjay Dabral, David S. Dunning, Theodore Z. Schoenborn
  • Publication number: 20140028200
    Abstract: Radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management systems, apparatus, and methods are described. One implementation includes a wireless communication component and a controller that is integrated into the radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management unit. The controller is configured to obtain operational values of a luminaire driver or a luminaire. The controller is further configured to provide the obtained operational values to the wireless communication component for transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: LSI SACO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Van Wagoner, Tim Frodsham, John D. Boyer, Jesse Wade Fannon, Kevin Allan Kelly
  • Publication number: 20130257289
    Abstract: A light control system including a light source and a light management unit (LMU) operative to receive a light output control signal and to control a light output emitted from the light source, wherein the LMU controls the light output from the light source based on the light output control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Saco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark VanWagoner, Tim Frodsham, Kenneth Perez, Joseph E. Herbst
  • Publication number: 20130257284
    Abstract: Radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management systems, apparatus, and methods are described. One implementation includes a wireless communication component and a controller that is integrated into the radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management unit. The controller is configured to obtain operational values of a luminaire driver or a luminaire. The controller is further configured to provide the obtained operational values to the wireless communication component for transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Mark VanWagoner, Tim Frodsham, John D. Boyer, Jesse Wade Fannon, Kevin A. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20130253713
    Abstract: Irrigation control systems and method of operating an irrigation system are described for irrigation systems including one or more orifices, e.g., sprinkler heads, arranged in one or more irrigation lines. The control system can include one or more sensors such as moisture meters and flow meters that measure water output associate with the irrigation system. The irrigation control system can be linked to one or more networks for access, e.g., through the Internet. The control systems and methods can utilize moisture calibration to avoid or reduce a need for continuous use of moisture sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Saco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark VanWagoner, Tim Frodsham, Joseph E. Herbst
  • Publication number: 20130249409
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for the control of lighting systems at individual light-fixture, local, regional, and larger-geographical-area levels that also distribute electrical power to consumers. One implementation comprises a hierarchical lighting-control system including an automated network-control center that may control up to many millions of individual lighting fixtures and lighting elements, regional routers interconnected to the network-control center or network-control centers by public communications networks, each of which controls hundreds to thousands of individual light fixtures, and light-management units, interconnected to regional routers by radio-frequency communications and/or power-line communications, each of which controls components within a lighting fixture, including lighting elements, drivers, sensors, and other devices. Systems and methods of using synthetic events for calibration and control of lighting systems are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Saco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark VanWagoner, Tim Frodsham, Joseph E. Herbst