公开(公告)号：US5568536A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US279644

申请日：1994-07-25

申请人： Byron K. Tiller ,  David J. Allard ,  Connie Y. Au ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Daniel M. Hsieh ,  Julie F. Goodwin ,  Debra A. G. Johnson ,  Charles S. Lanier ,  James R. Lewis ,  Jean L. Stout ,  William Villafana ,  Raymond L. Yee ,  Russell S. Padgett ,  Robert B. Ferrier ,  Anthony F. Corkell ,  Thomas T. Murakami ,  Bradley J. DeBauche ,  Wayne P. Whitley ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Brent A. Beatty ,  Roger L. Cox ,  James C. Wulf ,  Jose L. Rivero

发明人： Byron K. Tiller ,  David J. Allard ,  Connie Y. Au ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Daniel M. Hsieh ,  Julie F. Goodwin ,  Debra A. G. Johnson ,  Charles S. Lanier ,  James R. Lewis ,  Jean L. Stout ,  William Villafana ,  Raymond L. Yee ,  Russell S. Padgett ,  Robert B. Ferrier ,  Anthony F. Corkell ,  Thomas T. Murakami ,  Bradley J. DeBauche ,  Wayne P. Whitley ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Brent A. Beatty ,  Roger L. Cox ,  James C. Wulf ,  Jose L. Rivero

IPC分类号： H04Q7/38 ,  G06T11/80 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M11/00 ,  H04Q7/22 ,  H04Q7/24 ,  H04Q7/26 ,  H04Q7/30 ,  H04Q11/04

CPC分类号： H04M1/72522 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04W88/06

摘要： An option attach connector has a first indicator bit combination that alerts the device that a public switched telephone network connection has been made to it. The presence of the first indicator bit combination is a signal to the device that telephone, FAX, and E-MAIL communications applications are to be conducted over a PSTN link. The presence of the first indicator bit combination invokes a stored computer program to provide appropriate connections between the PSTN link and the telephone, FAX, and modem hardware in the device. The connections are made by an audio multiplexer that receives control signals from the system CPU, while executing the stored computer program. The program determines the communications application selected by the user and selectively configures the PSTN link to be connected to the either the ear piece and microphone for voice communications, or to the FAX/modem for FAX communications, or to the modem alone for E-MAIL communications. The absence of the option attach connector invokes a default indicator bit combination that alerts the device that a cellular telephone network connection is desired by the user. The presence of the default indicator bit combination is a signal to the device that telephone, FAX, and E-mail communications applications are to be conducted over a cellular network.

摘要翻译： 选项连接连接器具有第一指示符位组合，用于警告设备已经对其进行公共交换电话网络连接。 第一指示符位组合的存在是到设备的信号，电话，传真和电子邮件通信应用将通过PSTN链路进行。 第一指示符位组合的存在调用存储的计算机程序以在PSTN链路与设备中的电话，传真和调制解调器硬件之间提供适当的连接。 连接由音频多路复用器进行，该音频多路复用器在执行存储的计算机程序时从系统CPU接收控制信号。 该程序确定由用户选择的通信应用，并且选择性地配置要连接到用于语音通信的耳机和麦克风的PSTN链路，或用于FAX通信的FAX /调制解调器，或者仅用于电子邮件的调制解调器 通讯。 没有选项附加连接器调用默认指示符位组合，以向设备通知用户期望蜂窝电话网络连接。 默认指示符位组合的存在是到设备的信号，电话，传真和电子邮件通信应用将通过蜂窝网络进行。

公开(公告)号：USRE44804E1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12221187

申请日：2008-07-30

申请人： Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova

发明人： Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova

IPC分类号： G06F1/26

CPC分类号： G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y02D10/24

摘要： A dynamic performance circuit adjustment system and method that flexibly adjusts the performance of a logic circuit. The dynamic performance circuit adjustment system and method facilitates flexible power conservation. In one exemplary implementation, a dynamic performance adjustment control circuit controls performance adjustments to a logic circuit (e.g., a processor) and adjusts support functions for the logic circuit. The logic circuit performs operational functions (e.g., processing) or tasks that have different performance requirements. For example, some tasks performed by the logic circuit are required to be performed in a relatively short duration of time and other tasks performed by logic circuit have relatively longer time limitations. The dynamic performance adjustment control circuit adjusts the clock frequency and voltage at which the logic circuit operates to a relatively greater frequency and voltage for tasks required to be performed in a shorter duration of time and adjusts the frequency and voltage at which the logic circuit operates to a relatively lower frequency and voltage for tasks with longer timing tolerances. The dynamic performance adjustment system and method includes provisions to manage a transition in performance and support functions in a manner that reduces the risk of spurious signals or “glitches.”

摘要翻译： 一种灵活调整逻辑电路性能的动态性能电路调整系统和方法。 动态性能电路调整系统和方法有助于灵活的节能。 在一个示例性实施方案中，动态性能调整控制电路控制对逻辑电路（例如，处理器）的性能调整并调整逻辑电路的支持功能。 逻辑电路执行具有不同性能要求的操作功能（例如处理）或任务。 例如，由逻辑电路执行的一些任务需要在相当短的时间内执行，而由逻辑电路执行的其他任务具有相对更长的时间限制。 动态性能调整控制电路将逻辑电路工作的时钟频率和电压调整到相对较大的频率和电压，以便在更短的持续时间内执行任务，并调整逻辑电路工作的频率和电压 具有较长定时公差的任务的相对较低的频率和电压。 动态性能调整系统和方法包括以降低寄生信号或“毛刺”风险的方式来管理性能转换和支持功能的规定。

公开(公告)号：US06523124B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09298113

申请日：1999-04-23

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F132

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

公开(公告)号：US06282088B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09612017

申请日：2000-07-07

申请人： Francis J. Canova ,  Madeleine L. Francavilla ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  David C. Stowers ,  Alan Urban

发明人： Francis J. Canova ,  Madeleine L. Francavilla ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  David C. Stowers ,  Alan Urban

IPC分类号： G06F116

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632 ,  Y10T292/0807 ,  Y10T292/0832

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for coupling an accessory device to a back face of a handheld computer while electrically connecting to the handheld computer through a communications or output port. In one embodiment, the accessory device “piggy-backs” on the handheld computer so that the accessory device and handheld computer form a portable combination. An insertion coupling may be used to detachably secure the accessory device with the handheld computer. The insertion coupling used with embodiments of the invention is preferably a snap-in coupling having one or more biased members. The biased members may be contracted to engage an aperture on a back face of the handled computer. When released, the biased members secure the accessory device to the handheld computer.

公开(公告)号：US07296107B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10696153

申请日：2003-10-28

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种便携式计算机，其确定附件设备是否被主动地连接到它。 在一个实施例中，便携式计算机可以包括可通过便携式计算设备的输出访问的信号线。 信号线可以连接到诸如通信支架的通信设备。 便携式计算机可以检测信号线上的信号，以确定通信设备是否主动地连接到便携式计算机。 如果通信设备被主动连接，则便携式计算机暂停执行否则会降低便携式计算机的功耗的超时功能。

公开(公告)号：US06115248A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US313333

申请日：1999-05-17

申请人： Francis J. Canova ,  Madeleine L. Francavilla ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  David C. Stowers ,  Alan Urban

发明人： Francis J. Canova ,  Madeleine L. Francavilla ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  David C. Stowers ,  Alan Urban

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  A47B81/00 ,  E05C7/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632 ,  Y10T292/0807 ,  Y10T292/0832

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for coupling an accessory device to a back face of a handheld computer while electrically connecting to the handheld computer through a communications or output port. In one embodiment, the accessory device "piggy-backs" on the handheld computer so that the accessory device and handheld computer form a portable combination. An insertion coupling may be used to detachably secure the accessory device with the handheld computer. The insertion coupling used with embodiments of the invention is preferably a snap-in coupling having one or more biased members. The biased members may be contracted to engage an aperture on a back face of the handled computer. When released, the biased members secure the accessory device to the handheld computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了将辅助设备耦合到手持计算机的背面，同时通过通信或输出端口电连接到手持式计算机。 在一个实施例中，附件设备在手持式计算机上“捎带”，使得附件设备和手持式计算机形成便携式组合。 可以使用插入联接器来用手持式计算机可拆卸地固定附件装置。 与本发明的实施例一起使用的插入联接器优选地是具有一个或多个偏置构件的卡扣联接件。 偏置的构件可以收缩以接合处理的计算机的背面上的孔。 当释放时，偏置的构件将附件装置固定到手持式计算机。

公开(公告)号：US07975072B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US12503802

申请日：2009-07-15

申请人： Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Eric Michael Lunsford

发明人： Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Eric Michael Lunsford

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/109

摘要： An embodiment of the invention provides a method for scheduling an event. The method includes signaling a request from a first computer to schedule an event to a second computer. A schedule is then received from the second, the schedule includes indicators of available time periods in the calendar period from the second computer. A consolidated schedule is then generated. The consolidated schedule comprises information comparing the indicators of available time periods from the second computer with indicators of available time periods from the first computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种调度事件的方法。 该方法包括发信号通知来自第一计算机的请求以将事件安排到第二计算机。 然后从第二个计算机接收到日程表，该日程表包括从第二台计算机的日历周期中的可用时间段的指示符。 然后生成合并的计划。 合并的时间表包括将来自第二台计算机的可用时间段的指示符与来自第一台计算机的可用时间段的指标进行比较的信息。

公开(公告)号：US06665803B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10287990

申请日：2002-11-04

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F132

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种便携式计算机，其确定附件设备是否被主动地连接到它。 在一个实施例中，便携式计算机可以包括可通过便携式计算设备的输出访问的信号线。 信号线可以连接到诸如通信支架的通信设备。 便携式计算机可以检测信号线上的信号，以确定通信设备是否主动地连接到便携式计算机。 如果通信设备被主动连接，则便携式计算机暂停执行否则会降低便携式计算机的功耗的超时功能。

公开(公告)号：US06184796B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US08587717

申请日：1996-01-19

申请人： Jose L. Rivero ,  Brent Beatty ,  Bryon K. Tiller ,  David J. Allard ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Neal A. Osborn

发明人： Jose L. Rivero ,  Brent Beatty ,  Bryon K. Tiller ,  David J. Allard ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Neal A. Osborn

IPC分类号： H04B700

CPC分类号： H04M1/275

摘要： A personal communication device which includes the ability to generate dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signals to provide automatic telephone dialing of a numbers received in messages. A message which includes a number is received, decoded, and displayed on a display device. The user may then select to have a number which is included as part of the message encoded into an audible DTMF, series of signals which can be coupled to a conventional “touch-tone” telephone (i.e. a telephone that supports tone dialing) through speaker in the personal communication device and the microphone of the conventional telephone. The user may select all or any part of the message to be encoded into DTMF signals. Accordingly, if the message includes other information in addition to a telephone number, the user can parse the message to indicate which portion of the message includes the number to be dialed. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a processor within the personal communication device parses the message to detect numbers from among the information that has been transmitted. The user may then verify that the processor has properly identified numbers which the user wishes to encode in DTMF signals.

摘要翻译： 一种个人通信设备，其包括产生双音多频（DTMF）信号以提供在消息中接收的号码的自动电话拨号的能力。 包括号码的消息被接收，解码并显示在显示设备上。 然后，用户可以选择包括作为编码到可听DTMF中的消息的一部分的号码，一系列信号可以通过扬声器耦合到传统的“触摸音”电话（即，支持音频拨号的电话） 在传统电话的个人通信设备和麦克风中。 用户可以将要编码的消息的全部或任何部分选择为DTMF信号。 因此，如果该消息除了电话号码之外还包括其他信息，则用户可以解析消息以指示该消息的哪个部分包括要拨打的号码。 在本发明的替代实施例中，个人通信设备内的处理器解析消息以从已发送的信息中检测数字。 用户然后可以验证处理器具有用户希望用DTMF信号编码的适当标识的号码。

公开(公告)号：USRE42052E1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11040609

申请日：2005-01-21

申请人： Neal A. Osborn ,  Jesse Earl Donaldson

发明人： Neal A. Osborn ,  Jesse Earl Donaldson

IPC分类号： G06F1/32 ,  G06F13/14

CPC分类号： G06F1/3209

摘要： An improved method and apparatus manages communications port contention and power consumption for a handheld computer, particularly handheld computers with a communications protocol that boosts power consumption when active, such as an RS-232 protocol. The improved method provides communications channel management that automatically opens the communications channel in response to a wake-up signal sent to a handheld computer from a peripheral device. The computer peripheral device is explicitly and/or implicitly identified. The opened communications channel is closed in response to receiving some data from the peripheral device, and/or after a device timeout expires without the handheld computer receiving data from the computer peripheral device.

摘要翻译： 改进的方法和装置管理手持式计算机的通信端口争用和功耗，特别是具有当活动时提高功耗的通信协议的手持计算机，诸如RS-232协议。 改进的方法提供了响应于从外围设备发送到手持计算机的唤醒信号而自动打开通信信道的通信信道管理。 显式和/或隐式地识别计算机外围设备。 打开的通信信道响应于从外围设备接收一些数据而关闭，和/或在设备超时到期之后没有手持计算机从计算机外围设备接收数据。