公开(公告)号：US20170127465A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15408937

申请日：2017-01-18

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles ,  Roger D. Isaac

IPC分类号： H04W76/02 ,  H04B5/00

CPC分类号： H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/14

摘要： A Physical Layer (PHY) of a host system of an electronic device may be implemented as a contactless PHY (cPHY) for extremely high frequency (EHF) contactless communication and the operation of EHF transmitters (TX), receivers (RX) and transceivers (EHF-XCVR) in an extremely high frequency integrated circuit (EHF IC) of the electronic device. The Host-cPHY translates logical communications requests from the Link Layer (LINK) into hardware-specific operations to affect transmission or reception of signals over an EHF contactless link. The Link Layer (LINK) may also be optimized as a contactless Link Layer (cLINK) for EHF contactless communication. A virtualized contactless Physical Layer (VcPHY) may comprise a contactless Physical Layer (Host-cPHY), and a contactless Link Layer (cLINK) for coupling a conventional Link Layer (LINK) with the contactless Physical Layer (Host-cPHY). Multiple data streams may be transported over the EHF contactless link over a range of frequencies.

公开(公告)号：US20170099082A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15380457

申请日：2016-12-15

申请人： KEYSSA, INC.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04B5/00

CPC分类号： H04B5/0031 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04L29/06068 ,  H04L69/08

摘要： A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement (substitute, alternative) for cabled (electric) Standards-based interfaces (such as, but not limited to USB) which effectively handles the data transfer requirements (such as bandwidth, speed, latency) associated with the Standard, and which is also capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions (such as voltage levels) on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link may be provided between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing may enclose the devices. Some applications for the contactless (EM) interface are disclosed. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips which are several meters apart. Conductive paths may provide power and ground for bus-powered devices.

公开(公告)号：US09565495B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14958122

申请日：2015-12-03

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04R3/00 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC分类号： H04R3/00 ,  H01L2224/48137 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H04R2420/09 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement for cabled Standards-based interfaces (such as USB, I2S) which handles data transfer requirements associated with the Standard, and capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing enclosing the devices. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips. Conductive paths or an inductive link providing power between devices. An audio adapter communicates over a contactless link with a source device, and via a physical link with a destination device such as a conventional headset. Power may be provided to the adapter from the source device, and by the adapter to the destination device.

摘要翻译： 用于处理与标准相关的数据传输需求的电缆标准接口（如USB，I2S）的非接触式电磁（EM）替换，能够测量和复制数据线上的相关物理条件，以便兼容和透明地运行 与标准。 具有收发器的设备之间的非接触式链路。 封闭设备的非导电外壳。 一种促进通信芯片之间通信的介质耦合器。 导电路径或在设备之间提供电力的感应链路。 音频适配器通过非接触式链路与源设备进行通信，并且经由与目标设备（例如常规耳机）的物理链路进行通信。 电源可以从源设备提供给适配器，并且可以由适配器提供给目标设备。

公开(公告)号：US20170033837A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15290262

申请日：2016-10-11

申请人： KEYSSA, INC.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles ,  Roger D. Isaac

IPC分类号： H04B5/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H04W76/04 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W76/02

CPC分类号： H04B5/0031 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W76/23 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K1/0259 ,  H05K2201/10098

摘要： “Smart” connectors with embedded processors, measurement circuits and control circuits are disclosed for establishing a “contactless” radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic (EM) Extremely High Frequency (EHF) communications link between two electronic devices having host systems. The connectors are capable of monitoring, controlling, and directing (managing) link operation to dynamically adapt to conditions, as well as monitoring and altering (or modifying) data passing through the connector, and selecting a protocol suitable for a communications session. The connectors are capable of identifying the type of content being transferred, providing authentication and security services, and enabling application support for the host systems based on the type of connection or the type of content. The connectors may operate independently of the host systems, and may perform at least one of sensing proximity of a nearby object; detecting a shape of a nearby object; and detecting vibrations.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有嵌入式处理器，测量电路和控制电路的“智能”连接器，用于在具有主机系统的两个电子设备之间建立“非接触式”射频（RF）电磁（EM）极高频（EHF）通信链路。 连接器能够监视，控制和指导（管理）链接操作以动态地适应条件，以及监视和改变（或修改）通过连接器的数据，并选择适合通信会话的协议。 连接器能够识别正在传送的内容的类型，提供认证和安全服务，并且基于连接的类型或内容的类型来为主机系统启用应用支持。 连接器可以独立于主机系统操作，并且可以执行感测邻近对象的接近中的至少一个; 检测附近物体的形状; 并检测振动。

公开(公告)号：US20160380676A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15263362

申请日：2016-09-12

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Gary Davis McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04B5/00 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S13/04

CPC分类号： H04B5/0025 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01S13/08 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/49111 ,  H01L2224/49113 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/30111 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B5/005 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00012

摘要： A system for sensing proximity using EHF signals may include a communication circuit configured to transmit via a transducer an EM signal at an EHF frequency, and a proximity sensing circuit configured to sense a nearby transducer field-modifying object by detecting characteristics of a signal within the communication circuit. A system for determining distance using EHF signals may include a detecting circuit coupled to a transmitting communication circuit and a receiving communication circuit, both communication circuits being mounted on a first surface. The transmitting communication circuit may transmit a signal toward a second surface, and the receiving communication circuit may receive a signal relayed from the second surface. The detecting circuit may determine distance between the first surface and a second surface based on propagation characteristics of the signals.

公开(公告)号：US09515859B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14462560

申请日：2014-08-18

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04L27/00 ,  H04L25/40 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H04L7/00 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L23/31

CPC分类号： H04L25/40 ,  H01L23/3128 ,  H01L23/49816 ,  H01L23/49861 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L2224/05554 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/49 ,  H01L2224/49111 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/30111 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H04L7/0087 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/45099 ,  H01L2224/05599

摘要： A system for communicating modulated EHF signals may include a modulation circuit responsive to a bi-level transmit information signal for generating a transmit output signal. The transmit output signal may have an EHF frequency when the transmit information signal is at a first information state and may be suppressed when the transmit information signal is at a second information state. A transmit transducer operatively coupled to the modulation circuit may be responsive to the transmit output signal for converting the transmit output signal into an electromagnetic signal.

摘要翻译： 用于传送调制的EHF信号的系统可以包括响应于双电平发射信息信号的调制电路，用于产生发射输出信号。 当发送信息信号处于第一信息状态时，发送输出信号可以具有EHF频率，并且当发送信息信号处于第二信息状态时可以抑制发送输出信号。 可操作地耦合到调制电路的发射传感器可以响应于发射输出信号，以将发射输出信号转换成电磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160173210A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15050467

申请日：2016-02-23

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Ian A. Kyles ,  Gary D. McCormack

IPC分类号： H04B17/00

CPC分类号： H04B1/40 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H04B17/102 ,  H04B17/13 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04B2001/0416 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： An EHF communication system including an EHF communication chip. The EHF communication chip may include an EHF communication circuit having at least one controllable parameter-based module having a testable and controllable operating parameter The EHF communication chip may further include a test and trim circuit coupled to the EHF communication circuit, where the test and trim circuit includes a logic circuit having one or more memory elements, where the logic circuit is coupled to the controllable parameter-based module.

公开(公告)号：US09300349B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14563806

申请日：2014-12-08

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： Ian A. Kyles ,  Gary D. McCormack

IPC分类号： H04B17/00 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H04B17/13 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04B17/10 ,  H04B1/04

CPC分类号： H04B1/40 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H04B17/102 ,  H04B17/13 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04B2001/0416 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： An EHF communication system including an EHF communication chip. The EHF communication chip may include an EHF communication circuit having at least one controllable parameter-based module having a testable and controllable operating parameter The EHF communication chip may further include a test and trim circuit coupled to the EHF communication circuit, where the test and trim circuit includes a logic circuit having one or more memory elements, where the logic circuit is coupled to the controllable parameter-based module.

摘要翻译： 包括EHF通信芯片的EHF通信系统。 EHF通信芯片可以包括具有至少一个可控参数的模块的EHF通信电路，其具有可测试和可控的操作参数.EHF通信芯片还可以包括耦合到EHF通信电路的测试和微调电路，其中测试和修剪 电路包括具有一个或多个存储器元件的逻辑电路，其中逻辑电路耦合到基于可控参数的模块。

公开(公告)号：US20160043776A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14885263

申请日：2015-10-16

申请人： KEYSSA, INC.

发明人： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04B5/00

CPC分类号： H04B5/0031 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04L29/06068 ,  H04L69/08

摘要： A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement (substitute, alternative) for cabled (electric) Standards-based interfaces (such as, but not limited to USB) which effectively handles the data transfer requirements (such as bandwidth, speed, latency) associated with the Standard, and which is also capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions (such as voltage levels) on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link may be provided between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing may enclose the devices. Some applications for the contactless (EM) interface are disclosed. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips which are several meters apart. Conductive paths may provide power and ground for bus-powered devices.

公开(公告)号：US09203597B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13784396

申请日：2013-03-04

申请人： Keyssa, Inc.

发明人： John Byren Wolcott ,  Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC分类号： H04L5/14 ,  G06F13/40

CPC分类号： H04L5/1407 ,  G06F13/4027

摘要： A communication device includes an EHF communication unit, a data signal line, and a protocol bridge element. The EHF communication unit includes a transceiver, and an antenna coupled to the transceiver. The data signal line carries a data signal conforming to a first communication protocol. The protocol bridge element is coupled to the data signal line and EHF communication unit, and configured to receive a first protocol-compliant data signal from the data signal line, translate the first protocol-compliant data signal to an outbound binary signal, time-compress the outbound binary signal, and transmit the outbound time-compressed signal to the transceiver. The protocol bridge element is further configured to receive an inbound time-compressed signal from the transceiver, time-decompress inbound time-compressed signal to an inbound binary signal, translate inbound binary signal to conform to a second communication protocol, and provide second protocol-compliant signal to the first data signal line.

摘要翻译： 通信设备包括EHF通信单元，数据信号线和协议桥接元件。 EHF通信单元包括收发器和耦合到收发器的天线。 数据信号线承载符合第一通信协议的数据信号。 协议桥元件耦合到数据信号线和EHF通信单元，并被配置为从数据信号线接收第一协议兼容数据信号，将第一协议兼容数据信号转换为出站二进制信号，时间压缩 出站二进制信号，并将出站时间压缩信号发送到收发器。 协议桥元件还被配置为从收发器接收入站时间压缩信号，将入站时间压缩信号时间解压缩到入站二进制信号，将入站二进制信号转换为符合第二通信协议，并提供第二协议 - 信号到第一数据信号线。