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).
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Patent number: 8924768Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8744524Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20130332759Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20130231158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8527805Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8478359Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8417983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Erik P. Machnicki, Timothy J. Millet, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20120260115Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20120144224Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Erik P. Machnicki, Timothy J. Millet, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8181059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20110300897Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 8057102Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Markus Becker, Vincent Schellings, Peter Gauchel, Nicolas Delucis
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Patent number: 7931438Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Vincent Schellings
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Publication number: 20100083026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy Millet, Binu K. Mathew, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Publication number: 20100035598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Michael M. LEE, Christopher McKILLOP, Stephan Vincent SCHELL
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Patent number: 7630707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Lee, Christopher McKillop, Stephan Vincent Schell
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Patent number: 7560823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Vincent Schellings
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Publication number: 20090051222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Vincent Schellings
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Publication number: 20080145222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Vincent Schellings
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Patent number: RE41326Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicolas Delucis, Vincent Schellings