Patents by Inventor William M. Hurley
William M. Hurley 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: 8457259Abstract: A method for partitioning gain for a wireless radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) is provided. The method includes receiving an overall gain at the RFIC from a baseband controller that is coupled to the RFIC. The overall gain is then partitioned in the RFIC.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley, Lup M. Loh
-
Patent number: 8433275Abstract: A system and method for minimizing a DC component of a received signal are disclosed. As one example, a system for minimizing a DC component of a signal in a wireless receiver is disclosed, which includes a programmable filter operable to filter the signal with at least one of a low cutoff frequency and a high cutoff frequency, and a transition unit coupled to the programmable filter, the transition unit operable to transition the programmable filter between the high cutoff frequency and the low cutoff frequency.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: William M. Hurley, Lup Meng Loh, Yinong Ding, WeonKi Yoon, Michael L. Brobston, John Alexander Interrante, Jordan Charles Mott
-
Patent number: 8428650Abstract: A reconfigurable RF transceiver for use in either a base station or a mobile station Of a wireless network. The reconfigurable RF transceiver comprises a first receive path that down-converts an incoming RF signal to analog and digital baseband signals. The first receive path in a first mode down-converts the incoming RF signal in a receive frequency band for the base station and in a second mode down-converts the incoming RF signal in a receive frequency band for the mobile station. The reconfigurable RF transceiver further comprises a transmit path for up-converting an outgoing baseband signal to an outgoing RF signal. The transmit path in the first mode up-converts the outgoing baseband signal in a transmit frequency band for the base station and in the second mode up-converts the outgoing baseband signal in a transmit frequency band for the mobile station.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Warren T. Pottenger, Michael L. Brobston, John A. Interrante, Lup M. Loh, William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 8265103Abstract: An apparatus and method for flexible visibility in an integrated circuit are disclosed. As one example, an apparatus for flexible visibility in an integrated circuit is disclosed. The apparatus includes a switch unit disposed in the integrated circuit, the switch unit configured to receive a plurality of signals associated with a plurality of visibility points in the integrated circuit, and output the received plurality of signals in a serial form. Also, the apparatus includes a formatter unit disposed in the integrated circuit and coupled to the switch unit, the formatter unit configured to receive the plurality of signals in the serial form, and output a plurality of formatted signals including the received plurality of signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 7797017Abstract: A system and method for configuring a wireless transceiver are disclosed. As one example, a system for configuring a wireless transceiver is disclosed, which includes a first data storage unit coupled to a configuration bus disposed in the wireless transceiver, a second data storage unit coupled to the configuration bus, a change detection unit coupled to the second data storage unit, the change detection configured to detect a change to a value stored in the second data storage unit, and output a signal responsive to the change, and a third data storage unit coupled to the first data storage unit, the second data storage unit, and the change detection unit. The third data storage unit is configured to store a plurality of predefined configuration data sets, and convey a predefined configuration data set to the first data storage unit responsive to the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jordan Charles Mott, William M. Hurley, John Alexander Interrante
-
Patent number: 7761636Abstract: A method for providing access arbitration for an integrated circuit in a wireless device is provided. The method includes receiving a command from a processing element coupled to the integrated circuit. A preempt signal associated with the command is generated. The preempt signal is operable to identify a priority for the command as one of high and low. The preempt signal is provided to an access arbiter for use in providing access arbitration for the command.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jordan C. Mott, William M. Hurley, Avery C. Topps, J. Alexander Interrante
-
Patent number: 7761764Abstract: A system and method for self-test of an integrated circuit are disclosed. As one example, an integrated circuit is disclosed. The integrated circuit includes a digital signal processing chain, a random sequence generator coupled to an input of the digital signal processing chain, and a checksum calculator coupled to an output of the digital signal processing chain.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 7756226Abstract: A method for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic is provided. The method includes receiving a logarithmic gain signal. A shift signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A remainder signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A linear gain is applied to a digital input signal based on the shift signal and the remainder signal to generate a digital output signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 7733992Abstract: A method for providing analog control of digital gain in a wireless device is provided. The method includes receiving an analog gain from a baseband modem at a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) having a digital region. The baseband modem is associated with a first operating range, and the digital region of the RFIC is associated with a second operating range. The analog gain is compatible with the first operating range. A digital gain is generated based on the analog gain. The digital gain is converted into a modified digital gain compatible with the second operating range.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: William M. Hurley, Yoonyoung Park
-
Patent number: 7673177Abstract: A circuit and method for providing a power-on self test capability for peripheral devices that allows direct testing of address-line data. The preferred embodiment includes a multiplexer circuit that allows the read address line outputs of a microprocessor to be directly returned to the data inputs of the microprocessor, thus providing a direct verification of the integrity of the read-address connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: William M. Hurley
-
Publication number: 20080219248Abstract: A system and method for configuring a wireless transceiver are disclosed. As one example, a system for configuring a wireless transceiver is disclosed, which includes a first data storage unit coupled to a configuration bus disposed in the wireless transceiver, a second data storage unit coupled to the configuration bus, a change detection unit coupled to the second data storage unit, the change detection configured to detect a change to a value stored in the second data storage unit, and output a signal responsive to the change, and a third data storage unit coupled to the first data storage unit, the second data storage unit, and the change detection unit. The third data storage unit is configured to store a plurality of predefined configuration data sets, and convey a predefined configuration data set to the first data storage unit responsive to the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.Inventors: Jordan Charles Mott, William M. Hurley, John Alexander Interrante
-
Publication number: 20080144748Abstract: A method for providing analog control of digital gain in a wireless device is provided. The method includes receiving an analog gain from a baseband modem at a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) having a digital region. The baseband modem is associated with a first operating range, and the digital region of the RFIC is associated with a second operating range. The analog gain is compatible with the first operating range. A digital gain is generated based on the analog gain. The digital gain is converted into a modified digital gain compatible with the second operating range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: William M. Hurley, Yoonyoung Park
-
Publication number: 20080120450Abstract: A method for providing access arbitration for an integrated circuit in a wireless device is provided. The method includes receiving a command from a processing element coupled to the integrated circuit. A preempt signal associated with the command is generated. The preempt signal is operable to identify a priority for the command as one of high and low. The preempt signal is provided to an access arbiter for use in providing access arbitration for the command.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jordan C. Mott, William M. Hurley, Avery C. Topps, J. Alexander Interrante
-
Patent number: 7369873Abstract: A multi-mode mobile station comprising 1) reconfigurable transceiver circuitry for communicating with wireless networks operating under different air interface standards; 2) a memory for storing at least a download configuration file and a home configuration file; and 3) a main controller for configuring the reconfigurable transceiver circuitry to operate according to a home network wireless standard using home configuration data retrieved from the home configuration file. If the main controller determines that a network operating according to the home network wireless standard cannot be found, the main controller is further capable of configuring the reconfigurable transceiver circuitry to operate according to a download channel wireless standard using download configuration data retrieved from the download configuration file.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael L. Brobston, Weon-Ki Yoon, William M. Hurley
-
Publication number: 20080090541Abstract: A system and method for minimizing a DC component of a received signal are disclosed. As one example, a system for minimizing a DC component of a signal in a wireless receiver is disclosed, which includes a programmable filter operable to filter the signal with at least one of a low cutoff frequency and a high cutoff frequency, and a transition unit coupled to the programmable filter, the transition unit operable to transition the programmable filter between the high cutoff frequency and the low cutoff frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: William M. Hurley, Lup Meng Loh, Yinong Ding, WeonKi Yoon, Michael L. Brobston, John Alexander Interrante, Jordan Charles Mott
-
Publication number: 20080013652Abstract: A method for converting logarithmic values into linear values in digital logic is provided. The method includes receiving a logarithmic gain signal. A shift signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A remainder signal is generated based on the logarithmic gain signal. A linear gain is applied to a digital input signal based on the shift signal and the remainder signal to generate a digital output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley
-
Publication number: 20080014889Abstract: A method for partitioning gain for a wireless radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) is provided. The method includes receiving an overall gain at the RFIC from a baseband controller that is coupled to the RFIC. The overall gain is then partitioned in the RFIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Johnny T. Homer, William M. Hurley, Lup M. Loh
-
Patent number: 7293132Abstract: A first-in, first-out (FIFO) memory apparatus, a device, and a method include a memory that can store a data packet. A length of the data packet and the data packet are stored in the memory and the length and the data packet are flushed from the memory when the data packet is invalid.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 7039130Abstract: A phase tracking circuit for use in a receiver having a raw in-phase (I) signal and a raw quadrature (Q) signal, where the raw I and Q signals have M discrete signal levels defining an M×M constellation. The phase tracking circuit corrects a phase error rotation angle ? associated with the M×M constellation.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: William M. Hurley
-
Patent number: 6747978Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for and method of routing telephony data packets by checking the address of each data packet as the data packet is sent to a common random access memory to be used by all of a plurality of router. The appropriate output link is ascertained by use of a lookup table accessible by each of the plurality of routers. The location of the data packet in memory is then sent to a FIFO entity associated with the appropriate output link. When the queue for that link reaches a pointer in the FIFO for that data packet, it is retrieved from memory and forwarded to its destination.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Daniel D. Lewallen, John A. Interrante, William M. Hurley