Patents by Inventor Vincent Schellings

Vincent Schellings 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: 8924768
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy John Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8744524
    Abstract: A multi-function communications device has a processor that generates a user interface audible tone signal. The device also has a downlink digital signal processor, and an uplink digital signal processor. A mixer has an input to receive the downlink signal and another input to receive the user interface tone signal. The uplink processor has an acoustic echo canceller having an input to receive the uplink signal and another input to receive an output from the mixer. The echo canceller may reduce the amount of both the far-end user's speech and the user interface tone that may be present in the uplink signal. The mixer may be positioned within the chain of audio signal processors, or it may be positioned outside the chain. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20130332759
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy John Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20130231158
    Abstract: A multi-function communications device has a processor that generates a user interface audible tone signal. The device also has a downlink digital signal processor, and an uplink digital signal processor. A mixer has an input to receive the downlink signal and another input to receive the user interface tone signal. The uplink processor has an acoustic echo canceller having an input to receive the uplink signal and another input to receive an output from the mixer. The echo canceller may reduce the amount of both the far-end user's speech and the user interface tone that may be present in the uplink signal. The mixer may be positioned within the chain of audio signal processors, or it may be positioned outside the chain. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8527805
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8478359
    Abstract: A multi-function communications device has a processor that generates a user interface audible tone signal. The device also has a downlink digital signal processor, and an uplink digital signal processor. A mixer has an input to receive the downlink signal and another input to receive the user interface tone signal. The uplink processor has an acoustic echo canceller having an input to receive the uplink signal and another input to receive an output from the mixer. The echo canceller may reduce the amount of both the far-end user's speech and the user interface tone that may be present in the uplink signal. The mixer may be positioned within the chain of audio signal processors, or it may be positioned outside the chain. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8417983
    Abstract: Adjusting a clock source of a device clock to reduce wireless communication (e.g., radio frequency (RF)) interference within a device. The device clock may be derived from an input clock to a serial interface, e.g., coupled to a display, and may be initially driven by a first clock. Later, it may be determined that the serial interface clock is or will interfere with wireless communication. Accordingly, temporary clock signals may be provided to the device clock while the first clock is modified. Once modified, the modified clock signals may be provided to the device clock to reduce wireless communication interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Erik P. Machnicki, Timothy J. Millet, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20120260115
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20120144224
    Abstract: Adjusting a clock source of a device clock to reduce wireless communication (e.g., radio frequency (RF)) interference within a device. The device clock may be derived from an input clock to a serial interface, e.g., coupled to a display, and may be initially driven by a first clock. Later, it may be determined that the serial interface clock is or will interfere with wireless communication. Accordingly, temporary clock signals may be provided to the device clock while the first clock is modified. Once modified, the modified clock signals may be provided to the device clock to reduce wireless communication interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Erik P. Machnicki, Timothy J. Millet, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8181059
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20110300897
    Abstract: A multi-function communications device has a processor that generates a user interface audible tone signal. The device also has a downlink digital signal processor, and an uplink digital signal processor. A mixer has an input to receive the downlink signal and another input to receive the user interface tone signal. The uplink processor has an acoustic echo canceller having an input to receive the uplink signal and another input to receive an output from the mixer. The echo canceller may reduce the amount of both the far-end user's speech and the user interface tone that may be present in the uplink signal. The mixer may be positioned within the chain of audio signal processors, or it may be positioned outside the chain. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 8057102
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bearing housing (10) for accommodating a rotor shaft (33) of a wind turbine. The bearing housing includes a flange (12) for connecting the bearing housing to a main frame (30) of the wind turbine. The flange having a connecting surface (51, 52) to be attached to the main frame. Thereby, at least parts of the connecting surface, when seen from the top of the bearing housing, would be located below the rotor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Markus Becker, Vincent Schellings, Peter Gauchel, Nicolas Delucis
  • Patent number: 7931438
    Abstract: A damper system for damping vibrations of a wind turbine having a tower, a nacelle, and at least one rotor blade is provided. The damper system includes a mass for damping vibrations of a wind turbine and at least one actuator adapted for actively controlling the mass, wherein the at least one actuator is connected to a portion of the wind turbine and to the mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Vincent Schellings
  • Publication number: 20100083026
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for implementing an inter-processor communication channel including power-down functionality. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a first integrated circuit (IC), a second IC coupled to the first IC via a communication interface, wherein the first IC is in one or more low power states and unable to monitor the communication interface. The apparatus may further comprise an inter-processor communication (IPC) channel coupled between the first and second ICs, wherein the IPC channel is separate from the communication interface and wherein the second IC generates at least one advisory signal to the first IC via the IPC channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Publication number: 20100035598
    Abstract: With respect to a wireless network, an out of range warning provides an estimate of an amount of time remaining until a wireless device is out of range of the wireless network. In this way, the user is presented with an opportunity to take corrective measures, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Michael M. LEE, Christopher McKILLOP, Stephan Vincent SCHELL
  • Patent number: 7630707
    Abstract: With respect to a wireless network, an out of range warning provides an estimate of an amount of time remaining until a wireless device is out of range of the wireless network. In this way, the user is presented with an opportunity to take corrective measures, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Lee, Christopher McKillop, Stephan Vincent Schell
  • Patent number: 7560823
    Abstract: A method for operating a wind energy system is provided comprising the steps of setting the value of an operational parameter of the wind energy system, measuring a yield parameter of the wind energy system and measuring a condition parameter. Further, the method comprises the step of calculating an optimized value of the operational parameter based on historical data and the outcome of the measurements. The method further comprises the step of resetting the operational parameter to the optimized value of the operational parameter wherein the resetting is such that the yield parameter is optimized. Further, a wind energy system is provided having a sensor unit for measuring a yield parameter of the wind energy system, a sensor for measuring a condition parameter, an actuator for adjustment of at least one adjustable part of the wind energy system, and a self-learning controller. The self-learning controller is connected to the sensor unit and the actuator and receives measurement data from the sensor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Vincent Schellings
  • Publication number: 20090051222
    Abstract: A method and system for providing backup electrical power to at least one wind turbine is provided. The method may include monitoring a first power system. The method may also include enabling a second power system when the first power system may no longer provide sufficient electrical power to the wind turbine. The method may also disable the second power system when the first power system can again provide sufficient electrical power to the wind turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Vincent Schellings
  • Publication number: 20080145222
    Abstract: A damper system for damping vibrations of a wind turbine having a tower, a nacelle, and at least one rotor blade is provided. The damper system includes a mass for damping vibrations of a wind turbine and at least one actuator adapted for actively controlling the mass, wherein the at least one actuator is connected to a portion of the wind turbine and to the mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Vincent Schellings
  • Patent number: RE41326
    Abstract: The hub for the rotor (22) of a wind energy turbine (10) comprises a hollow body (28) rotatable around a rotation axis and provided with at least one flange (34) for mounting to the hollow body (28) a bearing for a rotor blade (26) and at least two stiffening webs (38) integrally formed with the hollow body (28) and radially extending within a flange area (36) of the hollow body (28) surrounded by the flange (34) to the center (40) of the flange area (36), wherein at least two openings are provided within the flange area (36) of the hollow body (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Nicolas Delucis, Vincent Schellings