Patents by Inventor Todd Keaffaber
Todd Keaffaber 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).
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Patent number: 10909785Abstract: A base control module for vehicles comprises, a controller which includes a housing, a programmable processor, on-board memory, and a plurality of inputs and outputs. The module also comprises, a set of pluggable module interfaces each comprising a standardized connector for any of a plurality of interchangeable pluggable modules, with each pluggable module having a different functionality, and each connector having a plurality of pins. A standardized communication protocol is provided between the base control module and any of the pluggable modules. Adaptable software on the base control module that can assign different configurations for the pins of the connector dependent upon the functionality of the pluggable module for those pins. The same base control module and set of pluggable module interfaces can be used for different pluggable modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: TriMark CorporationInventors: David S. Magner, Anita L. Reichling, Nicholas L. Kloxin, Todd Keaffaber, Santosh Balakrishnan, Robert D. Lawson
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Patent number: 10385594Abstract: A power locking door handle with capacitive sensing is provided for heavy duty vehicles. The door handle includes a base surface mounted to the exterior of the vehicle door and a hand grip mounted or formed with the base. The handle may be a pull type or push button type. A power lock motor and printed circuit board with a capacitive sensor are sealed within the base. When an operator's hand is inserted between the hand grip and the base, the capacitive sensor sends a signal via the PCB to the motor to unlock the door latch. A key lock cylinder on the base overrides the lock motor if power to the motor is disabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: TriMark CorporationInventors: David S. Magner, Anita L. Reichling, Nicolas L. Kloxin, Todd Keaffaber, Santosh Balakrishnan
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Patent number: 10277333Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques to form and maintain secure communications among two or more body-carried devices disposed in close proximity to the body of a person to form a body area network (BAN). An apparatus to establish secure communications includes a processor component; a signal component for execution by the processor component to compare a signal characteristic of a security test signal to a known signal characteristic of the security test signal to derive a bioelectric characteristic, the security test signal received via a tissue; and a bioelectric component for execution by the processor component to determine whether to allow transmission of data through the tissue based on the bioelectric characteristic. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas D. Triantafillou, Todd A. Keaffaber, Shai Skavas Kavas
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Publication number: 20180253919Abstract: A base control module for vehicles comprises, a controller which includes a housing, a programmable processor, on-board memory, and a plurality of inputs and outputs. The module also comprises, a set of pluggable module interfaces each comprising a standardized connector for any of a plurality of interchangeable pluggable modules, with each pluggable module having a different functionality, and each connector having a plurality of pins. A standardized communication protocol is provided between the base control module and any of the pluggable modules. Adaptable software on the base control module that can assign different configurations for the pins of the connector dependent upon the functionality of the pluggable module for those pins. The same base control module and set of pluggable module interfaces can be used for different pluggable modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: David S. Magner, Anita L. Reichling, Nicolas L. Kloxin, Todd Keaffaber, Santosh Balakrishnan, Robert D. Lawson
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Publication number: 20180252005Abstract: A power locking door handle with capacitive sensing is provided for heavy duty vehicles. The door handle includes a base surface mounted to the exterior of the vehicle door and a hand grip mounted or formed with the base. The handle may be a pull type or push button type. A power lock motor and printed circuit board with a capacitive sensor are sealed within the base. When an operator's hand is inserted between the hand grip and the base, the capacitive sensor sends a signal via the PCB to the motor to unlock the door latch. A key lock cylinder on the base overrides the lock motor if power to the motor is disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: David S. Magner, Anita L. Reichling, Nicolas L. Kloxin, Todd Keaffaber, Santosh Balakrishnan
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Publication number: 20180019827Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques to form and maintain secure communications among two or more body-carried devices disposed in close proximity to the body of a person to form a body area network (BAN). An apparatus to establish secure communications includes a processor component; a signal component for execution by the processor component to compare a signal characteristic of a security test signal to a known signal characteristic of the security test signal to derive a bioelectric characteristic, the security test signal received via a tissue; and a bioelectric component for execution by the processor component to determine whether to allow transmission of data through the tissue based on the bioelectric characteristic. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Nicholas D. TRIANTAFILLOU, Todd A. KEAFFABER, Shai Skavas KAVAS
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Patent number: 9602222Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques to form and maintain secure communications among two or more body-carried devices disposed in close proximity to the body of a person to form a body area network (BAN). An apparatus to establish secure communications includes a processor component; a signal component for execution by the processor component to compare a signal characteristic of a security test signal to a known signal characteristic of the security test signal to derive a bioelectric characteristic, the security test signal received via a tissue; and a bioelectric component for execution by the processor component to determine whether to allow transmission of data through the tissue based on the bioelectric characteristic. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas D. Triantafillou, Todd A. Keaffaber, Shai Skavas Kavas
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Patent number: 9596459Abstract: Techniques for calibration of image capturing devices are described herein. The techniques include capturing one or more images at a first target, capturing one or more images at a second target, capturing one or more images at a third target, capturing one or more images at a fourth target, and calibrating a multi-camera system based on the captured images.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Todd Keaffaber, Daniel Middleton, Gilson Goncalves de Lima, Martin Meloun, Varun Nasery, Jianbo Shi, Kabeer Manchanda, Philip Kim, Christopher Bernard, Yedong Niu
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Publication number: 20160073101Abstract: Techniques for calibration of image capturing devices are described herein. The techniques include capturing one or more images at a first target, capturing one or more images at a second target, capturing one or more images at a third target, capturing one or more images at a fourth target, and calibrating a multi-camera system based on the captured images.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Todd Keaffaber, Daniel Middleton, Gilson Goncalves de Lima, Martin Meloun, Varun Nasery, Jianbo Shi, Kabeer Manchanda, Philip Kim, Christopher Bernard, Yedong Niu
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Publication number: 20160028492Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques to form and maintain secure communications among two or more body-carried devices disposed in close proximity to the body of a person to form a body area network (BAN). An apparatus to establish secure communications includes a processor component; a signal component for execution by the processor component to compare a signal characteristic of a security test signal to a known signal characteristic of the security test signal to derive a bioelectric characteristic, the security test signal received via a tissue; and a bioelectric component for execution by the processor component to determine whether to allow transmission of data through the tissue based on the bioelectric characteristic. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Nicholas D. TRIANTAFILLOU, Todd A. KEAFFABER, Shai Skavas KAVAS
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Patent number: 8868034Abstract: Embodiments may comprise logic such as hardware and/or code to provide a secure device area network. Many embodiments comprise a gateway node or enterprise enhanced node with a services distribution frame installed on a customer's premises. The gateway node or enterprise enhanced node may interconnect the secure wireless device area network at the customer's premises with a cellular network. In many embodiments, the cellular network core may provision authentication credentials and security keys, and manage access polies to facilitate access by Application Service Providers to devices on premises including smart devices via a security and policy enforcement function of a services distribution frame of the gateway node or enterprise enhanced node, Authorized members of the secure wireless device area network may connect to the Wide Area Network (WAN) through the gateway node and the cellular network core.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Rakesh Dodeja, Ashok Sunder Rajan, Kevin D. Johnson, Martin Mcdonnell, William J. Tiso, Todd A. Keaffaber, Adam P. Burns
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Patent number: 8395512Abstract: A signature analysis system can include a mobile signature analysis unit and a home unit. The mobile signature analysis unit can include a sensor module to monitor and capture an entity's activity information and a processing unit to analyze the activity information to detect a signature and determine an event corresponding to the signature. If the mobile signature analysis unit determines that a user has experienced a fall, for example, a notification can be sent to the user's caregiver by one or both of the mobile signature analysis unit and the home unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Sanvalto, Inc.Inventors: Valerie J. Young, Santosh Balakrishnan, Todd Keaffaber
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Publication number: 20120164975Abstract: Embodiments may comprise logic such as hardware and/or code to provide a secure device area network. Many embodiments comprise a gateway node or enterprise enhanced node with a services distribution frame installed on a customer's premises. The gateway node or enterprise enhanced node may interconnect the secure wireless device area network at the customer's premises with a cellular network. In many embodiments, the cellular network core may provision authentication credentials and security keys, and manage access polies to facilitate access by Application Service Providers to devices on premises including smart devices via a security and policy enforcement function of a services distribution frame of the gateway node or enterprise enhanced node, Authorized members of the secure wireless device area network may connect to the Wide Area Network (WAN) through the gateway node and the cellular network core.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Rakesh Dodeja, Ashok Sunder Rajan, Kevin D. Johnson, Martin Mcdonnell, William J. Tiso, Todd A. Keaffaber, Adam P. Burns
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Publication number: 20110234406Abstract: A signature analysis system can include a mobile signature analysis unit and a home unit. The mobile signature analysis unit can include a sensor module to monitor and capture an entity's activity information and a processing unit to analyze the activity information to detect a signature and determine an event corresponding to the signature. If the mobile signature analysis unit determines that a user has experienced a fall, for example, a notification can be sent to the user's caregiver by one or both of the mobile signature analysis unit and the home unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: SANVALTO, INC.Inventors: Valerie J. Young, Santosh Balakrishnan, Todd Keaffaber
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Patent number: 7536605Abstract: A method is provided for injecting faults into an operational system containing software and hardware components to be tested. A fault injection routine is stored in a memory location of the system. An interrupt service routine, preferably operational during normal operation of the system is provided with a pointer to the fault injection routine. A fault injection routine is executed from within the interrupt service routine. In one embodiment, the interrupt service routine provides a clock or timing function. In another embodiment, a number of fault injection subroutines are accessible by the fault injection routine. A value is passed to the fault injection routine indicating the particular fault injection subroutine to be employed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Todd Keaffaber, Douglas A. Kimber
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Patent number: 7159062Abstract: An electronic shelf includes a plurality of system circuit boards including a first system circuit board containing a first central processing unit (CPU) providing decision-making intelligence for end-user services supported by the first system circuit board. An auxiliary circuit board is connected to the first circuit board and provides input and output communications between the CPU and devices external to both the first system circuit board and auxiliary circuit board. The CPU is solely responsible for decision-making intelligence for management control for at least a predetermined number of system circuit boards while also being responsible for the decision-making intelligence for end-user services supported by the first system circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Charles Calvin Byers, Todd Keaffaber, Andrew F. Scott
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Publication number: 20060271825Abstract: A method is provided for injecting faults into an operational system containing software and hardware components to be tested. A fault injection routine is stored in a memory location of the system. An interrupt service routine, preferably operational during normal operation of the system is provided with a pointer to the fault injection routine. A fault injection routine is executed from within the interrupt service routine. In one embodiment, the interrupt service routine provides a clock or timing function. In another embodiment, a number of fault injection subroutines are accessible by the fault injection routine. A value is passed to the fault injection routine indicating the particular fault injection subroutine to be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Todd Keaffaber, Douglas Kimber
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Patent number: 7131023Abstract: One or more programmable clock management components of an apparatus in one example are coupled with a backplane. The one or more programmable clock management components comprise a reconfigurable clock management component. Upon receipt of one or more control signals, the reconfigurable clock management component undergoes a reconfiguration to be able to process one or more frequency signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Charles Calvin Byers, Richard H. Greischar, Todd Keaffaber, Andrew F. Scott
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Publication number: 20050160187Abstract: An electronic shelf includes a plurality of system circuit boards including a first system circuit board containing a first central processing unit (CPU) providing decision-making intelligence for end-user services supported by the first system circuit board. An auxiliary circuit board is connected to the first circuit board and provides input and output communications between the CPU and devices external to both the first system circuit board and auxiliary circuit board. The CPU is solely responsible for decision-making intelligence for management control for at least a predetermined number of system circuit boards while also being responsible for the decision-making intelligence for end-user services supported by the first system circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Charles Byers, Todd Keaffaber, Andrew Scott
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Publication number: 20040243874Abstract: One or more programmable clock management components of an apparatus in one example are coupled with a backplane. The one or more programmable clock management components comprise a reconfigurable clock management component. Upon receipt of one or more control signals, the reconfigurable clock management component undergoes a reconfiguration to be able to process one or more frequency signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Charles Calvin Byers, Richard H. Greischar, Todd Keaffaber, Andrew F. Scott