公开(公告)号：US20120200172A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13023843

申请日：2011-02-09

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Xingqun Li ,  Yehonatan Perez

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Xingqun Li ,  Yehonatan Perez

IPC: H01H35/00

CPC classification number: H04R29/001 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R2420/05 ,  Y10T307/766

Abstract: An electronic audio host device has an audio accessory connector with multiple pins. An ultrasonic test signal source has an output coupled to a first pin of the connector. A programmable switch circuit couples a second or third pin of the connector, to a ground of the audio host device. A controller measures a signal on one of the pins of the connector while the test signal source is on, and compares the measured signal to a predetermined, stored signature. The signature is associated with one of several different accessory plug pin assignments for the connector, which can be configured using the programmable switch circuit. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 电子音频主机设备具有多个引脚的音频附件连接器。 超声波测试信号源具有耦合到连接器的第一引脚的输出。 可编程开关电路将连接器的第二或第三引脚耦合到音频主机设备的接地。 控制器在测试信号源接通时测量连接器的一个引脚上的信号，并将测量的信号与预定的存储的签名进行比较。 该签名与连接器的几个不同的附件插头引脚分配之一相关联，可以使用可编程开关电路进行配置。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120038374A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12854712

申请日：2010-08-11

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01M3/045 ,  G01N27/048

Abstract: A component carrier has formed therein a water sensor, having a first patterned conductor piece formed in a metal layer of the component carrier and a bridge being an amount of water-soluble conductive glue filling an electrically insulating gap between the patterned conductor piece and another conductor in the carrier. This forms a conductive path between the patterned conductor piece and the another conductor. A sensing circuit is coupled to detect changes in impedance of the path. In another embodiment, a discrete component has a pair of terminals with a bridge being an amount of water-soluble conductive glue filling the electrically insulating gap between the terminals to form a conductive path whose impedance changes in response to coming into contact with a sufficient amount of water. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 在其中形成有分量载体的水传感器，其具有形成在分量载体的金属层中的第一图案化导体片和桥，该桥是填充图案化导体片和另一导体之间的电绝缘间隙的一定量的水溶性导电胶 在承运人 这在形成图案的导体片和另一导体之间形成导电路径。 耦合感测电路以检测路径的阻抗的变化。 在另一个实施例中，分立部件具有一对端子，桥接器是一定量的水溶性导电胶，其填充端子之间的电绝缘间隙，以形成其阻抗响应于足够量的接触而变化的导电路径 的水。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08051260B1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US10881131

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Steven T. McClure ,  Scott B. Gordon ,  Robert Decrescenzo ,  Timothy M. Johnson ,  Zhi-Gang Liu

Inventor： Steven T. McClure ,  Scott B. Gordon ,  Robert Decrescenzo ,  Timothy M. Johnson ,  Zhi-Gang Liu

IPC: G06F11/22 ,  G06F11/273

CPC classification number: G06F11/3037 ,  G06F11/3034 ,  G06F11/3058

Abstract: A method for safeguarding data stored in a memory of a data storage system includes monitoring values of a subset of environmental variables associated with the data-storage system and updating a portion of a table containing values of environmental variables associated with the data-storage system. The table includes values for environmental variables that are not in the subset of environmental variables monitored. The values of the environmental variables are then inspected. On the basis of the inspection, a condition in which there exists a high-risk of data loss is determined.

Abstract translation: 用于保护存储在数据存储系统的存储器中的数据的方法包括监视与数据存储系统相关联的环境变量的子集的值，并且更新包含与数据存储系统相关联的环境变量的值的表的一部分。 该表包括不在监控环境变量子集中的环境变量的值。 然后检查环境变量的值。 在检查的基础上，确定存在高风险的数据丢失的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20110031985A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12721211

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01R1/10 ,  G06F21/86 ,  G08B13/128 ,  G08B13/1418 ,  G08B13/1445 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/0275 ,  H05K1/0293 ,  H05K5/0208 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10409

Abstract: An electronic device has a chassis, and a printed wiring board (PWB) having a hole. A fastener is installed in the hole thereby securing the PWB to the chassis. A pair of conductive traces is formed in the PWB. A cap, being an amount of conductive glue, covers a part of the fastener and fills an electrically insulating gap between the two traces, to thereby form a conductive path that connects the two traces. A sensing circuit is coupled to the traces, to detect a change in impedance of the path and signal a tamper event alert. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 电子设备具有底盘和具有孔的印刷电路板（PWB）。 紧固件安装在孔中，从而将PWB固定到底盘。 在PWB中形成一对导电迹线。 作为导电胶的量的盖子覆盖紧固件的一部分并且填充两个迹线之间的电绝缘间隙，从而形成连接两个迹线的导电路径。 感测电路耦合到迹线，以检测路径的阻抗变化并发出篡改事件警报信号。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20100146318A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12330156

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Scott Mullins ,  David John Tupman

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Scott Mullins ,  David John Tupman

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/3624

Abstract: A gas gauge circuit has a power supply pin, a power return pin, power-on reset capability, and a communications signal pin. A reset control circuit is coupled between the power supply pin and the communications signal pin, or between the power return pin and the communications signal pin. The reset control circuit removes power to the gas gauge circuit in accordance with a control signal asserted on the communications signal pin. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 气量计电路具有电源引脚，电源返回引脚，上电复位功能和通信信号引脚。 复位控制电路耦合在电源引脚和通信信号引脚之间，或者在电源返回引脚和通信信号引脚之间。 复位控制电路根据在通信信号引脚上断言的控制信号去除气量计电路的电力。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07247794B1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US11078829

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Frank Annerino

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Frank Annerino

IPC: H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H02G3/088

Abstract: A drip-proof switch cover for covering an electrical box having a wall switch with an actuator protruding through the cover, wherein a collecting reservoir is disposed at the lower end of the cover to collect liquid drippings from the hand of a user during actuation of the switch actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于覆盖电气箱的防滴开关盖，所述电气箱具有带有突出通过所述盖的致动器的壁开关，其中收集容器设置在所述盖的下端，以在所述盖的致动期间从用户的手中收集液体滴落 开关执行器。

公开(公告)号：US06389704B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09664099

申请日：2000-09-19

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Kevin M. Chatfield

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Kevin M. Chatfield

IPC: G01B334

CPC classification number: G01B3/34

Abstract: A thread ring gauge holder that is used with a thread ring gauge to eliminate the variance in applied torque from different people using the thread ring gauge. This device allows the thread ring gauge to be protected from an excessive amount of torque and from a premature false reading from applying too little torque from a wide variety of users. The device can be used together with a variety of thread ring gauges and is made up of a ring gauge adapter, a ratchet drive, a ratchet gear, a protective housing that accommodates a ball plunger and a pawl device and a snap ring to hold the thread ring gauge holder together in place with the thread ring gauge. The ball plunger and pawl act as a torque setting device to control the amount of torque that is applied to the thread ring gauge, thereby insuring repeatability and consistency.

Abstract translation: 螺纹环规夹持器，用于螺纹环规，以消除使用螺纹环规的不同人员施加扭矩的差异。 该装置允许螺纹环规防止过大的扭矩和过早的错误读取，从多种用户施加过小的扭矩。 该装置可以与各种螺纹环规一起使用，并且由环规适配器，棘轮传动装置，棘轮装置，容纳球柱塞和棘爪装置的保护壳体以及卡环 螺纹环规保持器与螺纹环规一起就位。 球形活塞和棘爪用作扭矩设定装置，以控制施加到螺纹环规的扭矩量，​​从而确保重复性和一致性。

公开(公告)号：US06202976B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09167561

申请日：1998-10-07

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Joseph Bruce

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Joseph Bruce

IPC: A47G124

CPC classification number: B60R1/04

Abstract: A plastic button for use in a rearview mirror mounting system. The plastic (e.g. polymer or polycarbonate) buttons holds tighter tolerances than conventional metal buttons. Additionally, it has improved flatness characteristics. No metal grinding is required to make the plastic buttons, which may be injection molded. Furthermore, the coefficient of expansion is satisfactory in view of a flexible adhesive utilized, and the button manufacturing process is cheaper than for conventional metal buttons.

Abstract translation: 用于后视镜安装系统的塑料按钮。 塑料（例如聚合物或聚碳酸酯）按钮比常规金属按钮具有更严格的公差。 另外，它具有改善的平坦度特性。 不需要进行金属磨削来制造可以注射成型的塑料按钮。 此外，考虑到所使用的柔性粘合剂，膨胀系数是令人满意的，并且按钮制造工艺比常规金属按钮便宜。

公开(公告)号：US09100757B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13540454

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Adriane S. Niehaus

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Adriane S. Niehaus

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R29/001 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: Whether an audio output amplifier of an electronic device is connected through an accessory connector to a headphone or a self powered audio device is determined by sensing the signature of the input power signal in an input power line to a voltage regulator circuit that ultimately powers the amplifier. The signature is sensed flowing through a sense circuit that is in series in the input power line while the amplifier outputs a high power, inaudible signal to the connected device. The signature is output to a controller. The controller indirectly determines from the signature, whether the impedance of the connected device is that of (1) a headphone (speaker) for which a headphone amplifier is selected to provide more power for a lower impedance load, or (2) a self powered output device (“line in” input) for which a “line out” amplifier and isolation resistor are selected to drive a high capacitive load.

Abstract translation: 电子设备的音频输出放大器是否通过附件连接器连接到耳机或自供电的音频设备通过感测输入电力线中的输入功率信号的签名来确定，该电压调节器电路最终为放大器供电 。 检测到的信号通过输入电力线中的串联的感测电路被感测到，而放大器向连接的设备输出高功率的听不见的信号。 签名输出到控制器。 控制器从签名间接确定连接的设备的阻抗是否是（1）耳机（扬声器）耳机（扬声器），耳机放大器选择耳机放大器为较低阻抗负载提供更多功率;或（2）自供电 输出设备（“in in”输入），为此，选择“线路输出”放大器和隔离电阻来驱动高容性负载。

公开(公告)号：US08482305B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US12854712

申请日：2010-08-11

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01M3/045 ,  G01N27/048

Abstract: A component carrier has formed therein a water sensor, having a first patterned conductor piece formed in a metal layer of the component carrier and a bridge being an amount of water-soluble conductive glue filling an electrically insulating gap between the patterned conductor piece and another conductor in the carrier. This forms a conductive path between the patterned conductor piece and the another conductor. A sensing circuit is coupled to detect changes in impedance of the path. In another embodiment, a discrete component has a pair of terminals with a bridge being an amount of water-soluble conductive glue filling the electrically insulating gap between the terminals to form a conductive path whose impedance changes in response to coming into contact with a sufficient amount of water. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 在其中形成有分量载体的水传感器，其具有形成在分量载体的金属层中的第一图案化导体片和桥，该桥是填充图案化导体片和另一导体之间的电绝缘间隙的一定量的水溶性导电胶 在承运人 这在形成图案的导体片和另一导体之间形成导电路径。 耦合感测电路以检测路径的阻抗的变化。 在另一个实施例中，分立部件具有一对端子，桥接器是一定量的水溶性导电胶，其填充端子之间的电绝缘间隙，以形成其阻抗响应于足够量的接触而变化的导电路径 的水。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。