公开(公告)号：US08944338B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13467029

申请日：2012-05-08

申请人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC分类号： H01R24/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H01R39/00 ,  H01R4/28 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1087 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T307/258 ,  Y10T307/297 ,  Y10T307/766 ,  Y10T307/826

摘要： A thermostat is configured for automated compatibility with HVAC systems that are either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The compatibility is automated in that a manual jumper installation is not required for adaptation to either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The thermostat has a plurality of HVAC wire connectors including a first call relay wire connector, a first power return wire connector, a second call relay wire connector, and a second power return wire connector. The thermostat is configured such that if the first and second external wires have been inserted into the first and second power return wire connectors, respectively, then the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically isolated from each other. Otherwise, the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically shorted together.

摘要翻译： 恒温器配置为与单HVAC变压器系统或双HVAC变压器系统的HVAC系统自动兼容。 兼容性是自动化的，因为不需要手动跳线安装来适应单HVAC变压器系统或双HVAC变压器系统。 恒温器具有多个HVAC线连接器，包括第一呼叫继电器线连接器，第一电源回路连接器，第二呼叫继电器线连接器和第二电力回馈线连接器。 恒温器被配置为使得如果分别将第一和第二外部电线插入第一和第二电源回路线连接器中，则第一和第二电源返回线连接器彼此电隔离。 否则，第一和第二电源回路线连接器电气短路在一起。

公开(公告)号：US08495402B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12969839

申请日：2010-12-16

申请人： Matthew Byom ,  Vadim Khmelnitsky ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Arjun Kapoor

发明人： Matthew Byom ,  Vadim Khmelnitsky ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Arjun Kapoor

IPC分类号： G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32

CPC分类号： G06F1/3225 ,  G06F1/3275 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F3/0625 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G06F9/5094 ,  G11C16/30 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D10/22 ,  Y02D10/24

摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for limiting power consumption of a non-volatile memory (NVM) using a power limiting scheme that distributes a number of concurrent NVM operations over time. This provides a “current consumption cap” that fixes an upper limit of current consumption for the NVM, thereby eliminating peak power events. In one embodiment, power consumption of a NVM can be limited by receiving data suitable for use as a factor in adjusting a current threshold from at least one of a plurality of system sources. The current threshold can be less than a peak current capable of being consumed by the NVM and can be adjusted based on the received data. A power limiting scheme can be used that limits the number of concurrent NVM operations performed so that a cumulative current consumption of the NVM does not exceed the adjusted current threshold.

公开(公告)号：US08280038B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12428415

申请日：2009-04-22

申请人： Timothy Johnson ,  Scott Mullins ,  Hugo Fiennes

发明人： Timothy Johnson ,  Scott Mullins ,  Hugo Fiennes

IPC分类号： H04M1/00 ,  H04M9/00

CPC分类号： H04M1/6058 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04R1/1041

摘要： Embodiments of the invention include methods, apparatus, systems and means for distinguishing between microphone line signals resulting from: actuation of a microphone button of a headset plugged into a telephone device jack, and removal of the headset plug form the jack. During a telephone call, a first signal can be detected on a microphone line of a headset jack to indicate whether a microphone button of the headset is actuated. Also, while the headset plug is being disconnected from the jack, a transition on the microphone line can be detected, from a second signal indicating that the microphone is being disconnected, to a third signal indicating that the microphone button is actuated. Consequently, to avoid erroneously hanging up a call, transitions to the third signal when removing the plug form the jack can be ignored and the call can be maintained. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例包括用于区分麦克风线路信号的方法，装置，系统和装置，所述麦克风线路信号是：插入到电话设备插孔中的头戴式耳机的麦克风按钮的致动以及从插座移除耳机插头。 在电话呼叫期间，可以在耳机插孔的麦克风线上检测第一信号，以指示耳机的麦克风按钮是否被致动。 此外，当耳机插头与插孔断开连接时，可以从指示麦克风被断开的第二信号检测到麦克风线上的转换到指示麦克风按钮被致动的第三信号。 因此，为了避免错误地挂断呼叫，可以忽略从插头拔出插头时转换到第三信号，并且可以保持呼叫。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08182139B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12130650

申请日：2008-05-30

申请人： Hugo Fiennes ,  Keith Alan Cox

发明人： Hugo Fiennes ,  Keith Alan Cox

IPC分类号： G01K15/00 ,  G01K7/16

CPC分类号： G01K7/425 ,  G01K15/005

摘要： Temperature sensing circuitry is used for thermal management of an electronic device. The temperature sensing circuitry includes at least one thermistor placed at or near a component of the electronic device. The temperature sensing circuitry also includes a high-precision resistor for calibration purposes. The resistance of the resistor is equivalent to the resistance of the thermistor at a reference temperature. A calibration reading is obtained using a set current that is being passed through the resistor. An error present in the temperature sensing circuitry is determined based on the calibration reading and a design value. A temperature measurement associated with the component is then made using the thermistor, while the set current is being passed through the thermistor. The error is corrected in the temperature measurement of the component. Other embodiments are also described.

摘要翻译： 温度感测电路用于电子设备的热管理。 温度感测电路包括放置在电子设备的部件处或附近的至少一个热敏电阻。 温度检测电路还包括用于校准目的的高精度电阻器。 电阻的电阻等于热敏电阻在参考温度下的电阻。 使用正在通过电阻器的设定电流获得校准读数。 基于校准读数和设计值确定温度感测电路中存在的误差。 然后使用热敏电阻进行与部件相关的温度测量，同时设定电流通过热敏电阻。 在组件的温度测量中校正错误。 还描述了其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20100246143A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12412263

申请日：2009-03-26

申请人： Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Andrew Just ,  Dennis Pyper ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Scott Myers ,  Erik Wang ,  Ron Dimpflmaier

发明人： Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Andrew Just ,  Dennis Pyper ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Scott Myers ,  Erik Wang ,  Ron Dimpflmaier

IPC分类号： H05K7/00 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H05K13/04

CPC分类号： H05K9/0026 ,  H05K9/0028 ,  Y10T29/5313

摘要： Improved approaches for providing electromagnetic interference shielding to one or more electrical components within a housing of a portable electronic device are disclosed. According to one aspect of certain embodiments, an electromagnetic shield can be attached to one or more edges of a substrate (e.g., printed circuit board) provided within a housing of a portable electronic device. Advantageously, this allows the substrate space to be efficiently utilized such that relatively wide electrical components can be provided on the substrate without having to further increase the width of the substrate to provide space for an EMI shielding structure and its attachment to the substrate. The housing of the portable electronic device can be compact, such as a low profile housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于向便携式电子设备的壳体内的一个或多个电气部件提供电磁干扰屏蔽的改进方法。 根据某些实施例的一个方面，电磁屏蔽可以附接到设置在便携式电子设备的外壳内的基板（例如，印刷电路板）的一个或多个边缘。 有利地，这允许有效地利用衬底空间，使得可以在衬底上提供相对宽的电气部件，而不必进一步增加衬底的宽度，以提供用于EMI屏蔽结构及其与衬底的连接的空间。 便携式电子设备的外壳可以是紧凑的，例如小型外壳。

公开(公告)号：US20100069127A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12210953

申请日：2008-09-15

申请人： Hugo Fiennes

发明人： Hugo Fiennes

IPC分类号： H04B1/38

CPC分类号： H04W52/0229 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W52/0241 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  H04W52/0264 ,  H04W52/0274 ,  H04W52/028 ,  H04W76/38 ,  H04W80/02 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/26

摘要： Mobile devices such as cellular telephones are provided that communicate with wireless networks. Cellular telephone network equipment may communicate with a cellular telephone over a data connection. The cellular telephone may have an internet protocol (IP) address that allows data to be provided to the cellular telephone over the data connection. To conserve resources and release unused IP addresses, the cellular telephone network equipment may deactivate inactive data connections after a period of inactivity. A baseband processor within a mobile device may periodically send User Datagram Protocol (UDP) keep-alive packets over the data connection to ensure that the data connection remains active. The keep-alive packets may be directed to a packet sink server or may be associated with a black hole route. An applications processor in the telephone may remain in sleep mode during keep-alive packet transmission to conserve power.

摘要翻译： 提供与无线网络通信的诸如蜂窝电话的移动设备。 蜂窝电话网络设备可以通过数据连接与蜂窝电话进行通信。 蜂窝电话可以具有允许通过数据连接向蜂窝电话提供数据的因特网协议（IP）地址。 为了节省资源并释放未使用的IP地址，蜂窝电话网络设备可以在非活动时段之后停用非活动数据连接。 移动设备内的基带处理器可以通过数据连接周期性地发送用户数据报协议（UDP）保持活动分组，以确保数据连接保持活动。 保持活动分组可以被引导到分组宿服务器，或者可以与黑洞路由相关联。 在保持活动分组传输期间，电话中的应用处理器可以保持睡眠模式以节省功率。

公开(公告)号：US08555095B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12843448

申请日：2010-07-26

申请人： Matthew Byom ,  Vadim Khmelnitsky ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Arjun Kapoor

发明人： Matthew Byom ,  Vadim Khmelnitsky ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Arjun Kapoor

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/28

CPC分类号： G06F1/3225 ,  G06F1/3275 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F3/0625 ,  G06F3/0659 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G06F9/5094 ,  G11C16/30 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D10/22 ,  Y02D10/24

摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for limiting power consumption of a non-volatile memory (NVM) using a power limiting scheme that distributes a number of concurrent NVM operations over time. This provides a “current consumption cap” that fixes an upper limit of current consumption for the NVM, thereby eliminating peak power events. In one embodiment, power consumption of a NVM can be limited by receiving data suitable for use as a factor in adjusting a current threshold from at least one of a plurality of system sources. The current threshold can be less than a peak current capable of being consumed by the NVM and can be adjusted based on the received data. A power limiting scheme can be used that limits the number of concurrent NVM operations performed so that a cumulative current consumption of the NVM does not exceed the adjusted current threshold.

公开(公告)号：US08523083B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US13531486

申请日：2012-06-22

申请人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC分类号： F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/00 ,  H01H9/00 ,  H01H35/00 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H01B11/02 ,  H01R4/28 ,  H01R11/22

CPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1087 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T307/258 ,  Y10T307/297 ,  Y10T307/766 ,  Y10T307/826

摘要： A thermostat is configured for automated compatibility with HVAC systems that are either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The compatibility is automated in that a manual jumper installation is not required for adaptation to either single-HVAC-transformer systems or dual-HVAC-transformer systems. The thermostat has a plurality of HVAC wire connectors including a first call relay wire connector, a first power return wire connector, a second call relay wire connector, and a second power return wire connector. The thermostat is configured such that if the first and second external wires have been inserted into the first and second power return wire connectors, respectively, then the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically isolated from each other. Otherwise, the first and second power return wire connectors are electrically shorted together.

公开(公告)号：US20120267089A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13530901

申请日：2012-06-22

申请人： ANDREA MUCIGNAT ,  Oliver Steele ,  Senthil Supramaniam ,  Osborne Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Daniel A. Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan A. Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rodgers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Joseph E. Palmer

发明人： ANDREA MUCIGNAT ,  Oliver Steele ,  Senthil Supramaniam ,  Osborne Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Daniel A. Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan A. Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rodgers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC分类号： G05D23/19

CPC分类号： G05D23/193 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/283 ,  H04L61/2514 ,  H04L61/2553 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L2012/2841

摘要： Provided according to one or more embodiments herein are methods, systems and related architectures for facilitating network communications between a wireless network-connected thermostat and a cloud-based management server in a manner that promotes reduced power usage and extended service life of a rechargeable battery of the thermostat, while at the same time accomplishing timely data transfer between the thermostat and the cloud-based management server for suitable and time-appropriate control of an HVAC system. The thermostat further comprises powering circuitry configured to: extract electrical power from one or more HVAC control wires in a manner that does not require a “common” wire; supply electrical power for thermostat operation; recharge the rechargeable battery (if needed) using any surplus extracted power; and discharge the rechargeable battery to assist in supplying electrical power for thermostat operation during intervals in which the extracted power alone is insufficient for thermostat operation.

摘要翻译： 根据这里的一个或多个实施例提供的方法，系统和相关架构，用于促进无线网络连接的恒温器和基于云的管理服务器之间的网络通信，其方式是促进可再充电电池的减少的电力使用和延长的使用寿命 恒温器，同时完成恒温器和基于云的管理服务器之间的及时数据传输，以适当和适时地对HVAC系统进行控制。 恒温器还包括供电电路，其配置为：以不需要公共电线的方式从一个或多个HVAC控制线提取电力; 为恒温器供电供电; 使用任何剩余的提取电力对可充电电池（如果需要）充电; 并且在仅提取的电力不足以用于恒温器操作的间隔期间，对可再充电电池进行放电以辅助供电用于恒温器操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120261109A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13531474

申请日：2012-06-22

申请人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat

IPC分类号： G05D23/19

CPC分类号： F24F11/0012 ,  F24D19/1087 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/527

摘要： A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit configured to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The powering circuit has a power extraction circuit configured to extract electrical power from one or more of the plurality of received HVAC control wires up to a first level of electrical power, a rechargeable battery, and a power control circuit. The power control circuit is configured to provide the electrical load power using power from the power extraction circuit and the rechargeable battery.

摘要翻译： 恒温器包括用于接收对应于HVAC系统的多个HVAC控制线的多个HVAC（加热，通风和空调）线连接器。 恒温器还包括恒温器处理和控制电路，其被配置为至少部分地控制HVAC系统的操作和耦合到HVAC线连接器并被配置为向恒温器处理和控制电路提供电负载功率的供电电路。 所述供电电路具有电力提取电路，其被配置为从所述多个接收的HVAC控制线中的一个或多个提取直到第一电力级别的电力，可再充电电池和功率控制电路的电力。 功率控制电路被配置为使用来自功率提取电路和可再充电电池的功率来提供电力负载功率。