公开(公告)号：US08041866B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12613926

申请日：2009-11-06

申请人： Omar Barake ,  Michael Goldsmith ,  Maxime Matton ,  Jerry Mailloux ,  Robert Wood ,  Lyall Winger

发明人： Omar Barake ,  Michael Goldsmith ,  Maxime Matton ,  Jerry Mailloux ,  Robert Wood ,  Lyall Winger

IPC分类号： G06F13/42 ,  G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/266 ,  G06F1/3246 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  Y02D10/171

摘要： The disclosure describes a system and method for controlling interfacing parameters for a device when connected to a host. In the system and method, the communications interface is configurable to be in operable connection to a host using a microprocessor in the device having a first bus controller and a second bus controller, the second bus controller external to the microprocessor. The method comprises: establishing an initial connection by the device; conducting negotiations by the device to set a first data transmission rate for the device for the initial connection utilizing a communication bus controller contained in the microprocessor; and after detecting completion of enumeration of the device, re-establishing the connection by the device using the second bus controller in the device that processes the communications at a second transmission rate that is higher than the first data transmission rate.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了当连接到主​​机时用于控制设备的接口参数的系统和方法。 在系统和方法中，通信接口可配置为在具有第一总线控制器和第二总线控制器的设备中使用微处理器与主机可操作地连接，第二总线控制器位于微处理器外部。 该方法包括：通过设备建立初始连接; 通过所述设备进行协商，以利用包含在所述微处理器中的通信总线控制器来设置用于初始连接的设备的第一数据传输速率; 并且在检测到所述设备的枚举完成之后，通过所述设备中的所述第二总线控制器重新建立所述连接，所述第二总线控制器以高于所述第一数据传输速率的第二传输速率处理所述通信的设备。

公开(公告)号：US07970272B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12568803

申请日：2009-09-29

申请人： Martin Guthrie ,  Christopher Book ,  Lyall Winger

发明人： Martin Guthrie ,  Christopher Book ,  Lyall Winger

IPC分类号： G03B7/26

CPC分类号： G03B7/26 ,  Y10T307/469

摘要： An electronic device and method for power management in an electronic device is provided. In an embodiment, the electronic device includes the functionality of a personal digital assistant, wireless email paging and a camera with a flash that is operated via self-contained power supply in the form of a battery. The device also includes a supervisor circuit which causes the device to enter sleep mode, or disables the device or certain features of the device, if the battery level falls below a certain threshold. A method in accordance with an embodiment performs, in response to a request to fire the flash, a pre-flash test which is selected so as to not trip the supervisor circuit. The battery level is examined after the pre-flash test. If the battery level meets certain criteria, the full flash is permitted to proceed, else the full flash is not permitted to proceed.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于电子设备中的电源管理的电子设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，电子设备包括个人数字助理，无线电子邮件寻呼和具有通过电池形式的独立电源操作的闪光灯的相机的功能。 如果电池电量低于某个阈值，该设备还包括导致设备进入睡眠模式或禁用设备或设备的某些功能的主管电路。 根据实施例的方法响应于闪光闪光灯的请求而执行预闪光测试，其被选择为不跳过主管电路。 在闪光灯测试之前检查电池电量。 如果电池电量满足某些标准，则允许完全闪光灯进行，否则不允许完全闪光灯进行。

公开(公告)号：US20100060178A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12620018

申请日：2009-11-17

申请人： Marc Drader ,  Ryan Geris ,  Lyall Winger

发明人： Marc Drader ,  Ryan Geris ,  Lyall Winger

IPC分类号： H05B37/00

CPC分类号： H05B33/0842 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  H05B33/0812 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/142

摘要： A method and apparatus for maintaining a maximum sustained flash current over the whole length of a flash using a programmable current drive in a handheld portable device powered by a battery. The method involves measuring the battery voltage before and after a flash is initiated and calculating the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the battery. The calculated ESR is then used to adjust the flash current. The process may be repeated to correct for errors in the flash current.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在由电池供电的手持式便携式设备中使用可编程电流驱动器来在闪光灯的整个长度上维持最大持续闪光电流的方法和装置。 该方法包括在启动闪光灯之前和之后测量电池电压，并计算电池的等效串联电阻（ESR）。 然后使用计算出的ESR来调整闪光电流。 可以重复该过程以校正闪光电流中的错误。

公开(公告)号：US08852819B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12478894

申请日：2009-06-05

申请人： David Gerard Rich ,  Lyall Winger ,  Chee-Ming Jimmy Wu

发明人： David Gerard Rich ,  Lyall Winger ,  Chee-Ming Jimmy Wu

IPC分类号： H01M8/00 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M6/36 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04 ,  G05B21/00 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G01D18/00 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01P21/00 ,  G01R35/00

CPC分类号： H01M8/04171 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04313 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/50

摘要： The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for controlling fuel cell operating characteristics. In certain situations, the operating efficiency of fuel cells is degraded to external conditions. Providing a method and apparatus to control operating conditions for the fuel cell assists in improving the operating efficiency. This can be achieved by controlling certain environmental conditions, such as temperature and relatively humidity, in the area surrounding the fuel cell.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于控制燃料电池操作特性的方法和装置。 在某些情况下，燃料电池的运行效率降低到外部条件。 提供控制燃料电池的运行条件的方法和装置有助于提高运行效率。 这可以通过控制在燃料电池周围的区域中的某些环境条件，例如温度和相对湿度来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20110281559A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13190423

申请日：2011-07-25

申请人： Michael K. Brown ,  Ian Robertson ,  Lyall Winger ,  Herbert A. Little

发明人： Michael K. Brown ,  Ian Robertson ,  Lyall Winger ,  Herbert A. Little

IPC分类号： H04W12/06

CPC分类号： H04L63/0869 ,  G06F21/81 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  H04W12/06

摘要： A mobile communication device is capable of communicating with a battery authorization server. Determining an authorization status of a smart battery currently powering the mobile communication device involves an initial authorization process and a subsequent authorization process. The initial authorization process is conducted between the mobile communication device and the smart battery. If the initial authorization process is successful, it is followed by a subsequent authorization process between the mobile communication device and the battery authorization server.

摘要翻译： 移动通信设备能够与电池授权服务器通信。 确定当前为移动通信设备供电的智能电池的授权状态包括初始授权过程和后续授权过程。 初始授权过程在移动通信设备和智能电池之间进行。 如果初始授权过程成功，则随后在移动通信设备和电池授权服务器之间进行授权过程。

公开(公告)号：US20100284677A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12837881

申请日：2010-07-16

申请人： Ryan GERIS ,  Lyall WINGER ,  Christopher BOOK

发明人： Ryan GERIS ,  Lyall WINGER ,  Christopher BOOK

IPC分类号： G03B7/26

CPC分类号： H05B33/0842 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0503 ,  H05B33/0803

摘要： A method and apparatus for maintaining a maximum sustained flash current over the whole length of a flash using a programmable current drive in a handheld portable device powered by a battery. The method involves measuring the battery voltage before and after a flash is initiated and calculating the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the battery. The calculated ESR is then used to adjust the flash current. The process may be repeated to correct for errors in the flash current.

公开(公告)号：US20090278506A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12436498

申请日：2009-05-06

申请人： Lyall WINGER ,  Dusan VESELIC ,  Martin GUTHRIE

发明人： Lyall WINGER ,  Dusan VESELIC ,  Martin GUTHRIE

IPC分类号： H02J7/04 ,  H02J3/14

CPC分类号： H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/0065 ,  Y10T307/32 ,  Y10T307/359 ,  Y10T307/383 ,  Y10T307/391 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/461

摘要： The present relates to a system and method for dynamic power management of a mobile device. The mobile device has a plurality of loads and a battery charger electrically connected to a voltage rail. The method comprises monitoring the plurality of loads to determine when at least one of the loads will become active or inactive, determining a minimum required output voltage level to be provided by the voltage converter based on active loads and the at least one load that will become active or inactive and device operation; and adjusting an input voltage level via the voltage converter to provide the minimum required output voltage level on the voltage rail in advance of the at least one load becoming active or after the at least one load becomes inactive. The method further monitors the input voltage level, and determines whether the input voltage level is below a first predetermine threshold. When the input voltage level falls below the first threshold, the method reduces the output voltage level provided by the voltage converter thereby reducing a charging rate of the battery charger.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于移动设备的动态功率管理的系统和方法。 移动设备具有多个负载和电连接到电压轨的电池充电器。 该方法包括监测多个负载以确定何时至少一个负载将变为有效或无效，确定由电压转换器基于有效负载提供的最小所需输出电压电平以及将成为至少一个负载 活动或非活动和设备操作; 以及经由所述电压转换器调整输入电压电平，以在所述至少一个负载变为有效之前或者在所述至少一个负载变得不活动之后，在所述电压轨上提供所述最小所需输出电压电平。 该方法进一步监视输入电压电平，并确定输入电压电平是否低于第一预定阈值。 当输入电压电平低于第一阈值时，该方法降低由电压转换器提供的输出电压电平，从而降低电池充电器的充电速率。

公开(公告)号：US20090085502A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11863718

申请日：2007-09-28

申请人： Ryan Geris ,  Lyall Winger ,  Christopher Book

发明人： Ryan Geris ,  Lyall Winger ,  Christopher Book

IPC分类号： H05B41/38

CPC分类号： H05B33/0842 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0503 ,  H05B33/0803

摘要： A method and apparatus for maintaining a maximum sustained flash current over the whole length of a flash using a programmable current drive in a handheld portable device powered by a battery. The method involves measuring the battery voltage before and after a flash is initiated and calculating the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the battery. The calculated ESR is then used to adjust the flash current. The process may be repeated to correct for errors in the flash current.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在由电池供电的手持式便携式设备中使用可编程电流驱动器来在闪光灯的整个长度上维持最大持续闪光电流的方法和装置。 该方法包括在启动闪光灯之前和之后测量电池电压，并计算电池的等效串联电阻（ESR）。 然后使用计算出的ESR来调整闪光电流。 可以重复该过程以校正闪光电流中的错误。

公开(公告)号：US20090073664A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11856770

申请日：2007-09-18

申请人： Lyall WINGER

发明人： Lyall WINGER

IPC分类号： H05K7/06 ,  B23P19/02

CPC分类号： H01L23/50 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K2201/1053 ,  H05K2201/10734 ,  Y10T29/53178

摘要： A decoupling capacitor/integrated circuit assembly including: an integrated circuit assembly comprising a carrier containing an integrated circuit, the carrier comprising connectors on a base thereof defining a space on the base having no connectors, the connectors providing an electrical connection to the integrated circuit, one of the connectors designated as a power connector and another of the connectors designated as a ground connector; and a decoupling capacitor provided in the space on the base of the carrier and electrically connected to the power and ground connectors, wherein the decoupling capacitor is sized to fit between the integrated circuit assembly and a structure to which the integrated circuit assembly is to be connected.

摘要翻译： 一种去耦电容器/集成电路组件，包括：集成电路组件，其包括包含集成电路的载体，所述载体包括在其基部上的连接器，所述载体在基底上限定没有连接器的空间，所述连接器提供与所述集成电路的电连接， 指定为电源连接器的连接器中的一个和指定为接地连接器的另一个连接器; 以及去耦电容器，其设置在所述载体的所述基座上并且电连接到所述电源和接地连接器的所述空间中，其中所述去耦电容器的尺寸设计成适合于所述集成电路组件与所述集成电路组件将被连接到的结构 。

公开(公告)号：US08184969B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US13110167

申请日：2011-05-18

申请人： Martin Guthrie ,  Christopher Book ,  Lyall Winger

发明人： Martin Guthrie ,  Christopher Book ,  Lyall Winger

IPC分类号： G03B7/26

CPC分类号： G03B7/26 ,  Y10T307/469

摘要： An electronic device and method for power management in an electronic device is provided. In an embodiment, the electronic device includes the functionality of a personal digital assistant, wireless email paging and a camera with a flash that is operated via self-contained power supply in the form of a battery. The device also includes a supervisor circuit which causes the device to enter sleep mode, or disables the device or certain features of the device, if the battery level falls below a certain threshold. A method in accordance with an embodiment performs, in response to a request to fire the flash, a pre-flash test which is selected so as to not trip the supervisor circuit. The battery level is examined after the pre-flash test. If the battery level meets certain criteria, the full flash is permitted to proceed, else the full flash is not permitted to proceed.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于电子设备中的电源管理的电子设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，电子设备包括个人数字助理，无线电子邮件寻呼和具有通过电池形式的独立电源操作的闪光灯的功能的功能。 如果电池电量低于某个阈值，该设备还包括导致设备进入睡眠模式或禁用设备或设备的某些功能的主管电路。 根据实施例的方法响应于闪光闪光灯的请求而执行预闪光测试，其被选择为不跳过主管电路。 在闪光灯测试之前检查电池电量。 如果电池电量满足某些标准，则允许完全闪光灯进行，否则不允许完全闪光灯进行。