Patents by Inventor William Driver

William Driver 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 for multiple trigger path triggering
    Patent number: 8532953
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously, It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Teledyne LeCroy, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter J Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi
  • Method and apparatus for trigger scanning
    Patent number: 8386208
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method includes the steps of indicating one or more anomalies to be found, loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time period whether an input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies. A second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time, and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Teledyne LeCroy, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE TRIGGER PATH TRIGGERING
    Publication number: 20120173188
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously, It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: LeCroy Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi
  • Method and apparatus for multiple trigger path triggering
    Patent number: 8190392
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously. It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: LeCroy Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter J Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi
  • Method and Apparatus for Multiple Trigger Path Triggering
    Publication number: 20090281759
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to a first trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus and loading a second trigger configuration to a second trigger element of the test and measurement apparatus so that these trigger elements operate substantially simultaneously. It is then determined whether the input signal generates a trigger in accordance with the one or more trigger configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: LeCroy Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi
  • Method and Apparatus for Triggering a Test and Measurement Instrument
    Publication number: 20090281758
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger. Thereafter, a second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: LeCroy Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter J. Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz
  • Method and Aparatus for Trigger Scanning
    Publication number: 20090281748
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a trigger in a test and measurement apparatus are provided. The method comprises the steps of indicating one or more anomalies to be found, loading a first trigger configuration to the test and measurement apparatus and determining for a first predetermined time whether an input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies. A second trigger configuration is loaded to the test and measurement apparatus upon the conclusion of the first predetermined time, and for a second predetermined time it is determined whether the input signal generates a trigger related to one or more of the one or more anomalies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: LeCroy Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Cake, Peter Pupalaikis, David Graef, William Driver, Michael Hertz, Laxmikant Joshi