公开(公告)号：US08963695B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13118286

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  B06B1/04 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M9/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M19/04

CPC classification number: B06B1/045 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: A vibrator designed to be integrated into a portable electronic device as part of a haptic alert device has a linear electric motor that is coupled to actively drive a moveable weight in back-and-forth directions to produce the desired vibration. A lock mechanism has a restraining member that is biased into a lock position, which prevents the moveable weight from moving in the back-and-forth directions when the vibrator is inactive. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 被设计为集成到作为触觉警报装置的一部分的便携式电子装置中的振动器具有联接成在前后方向上主动驱动可移动重量以产生期望振动的线性电动机。 锁定机构具有限制构件，该限制构件被偏置到锁定位置，当振动器不活动时，该限制构件防止可移动重量在前后方向上移动。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07880591B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12024519

申请日：2008-02-01

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Richard H. M. Dinh ,  Tang Y. Tan

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Richard H. M. Dinh ,  Tang Y. Tan

IPC: G08B19/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/86 ,  G06F21/554 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  G06F2221/2105 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  Y10T307/766

Abstract: A technique is provided for detecting whether consumer abuse has occurred in an electronic device. In accordance with this technique, a system is provided for detecting the occurrence of a consumer abuse event and storing a record thereof. In one embodiment, the system provides one or more sensors coupled to an abuse detection circuitry for detecting the occurrence of an abuse event. The system may further provide a memory, wherein upon detecting an abuse event, the abuse detection circuitry may store a record of the abuse event into the memory. The system may further provide an interface by which a diagnostic device may access the memory and analyze the abuse event records to determine if an abuse event occurred in the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测电子设备中是否发生消费者滥用的技术。 根据该技术，提供了一种用于检测消费者滥用事件的发生并存储其记录的系统。 在一个实施例中，系统提供耦合到滥用检测电路的一个或多个传感器，用于检测滥用事件的发生。 该系统可以进一步提供存储器，其中在检测到滥用事件时，滥用检测电路可以将滥用事件的记录存储到存储器中。 该系统可以进一步提供接口，通过该接口，诊断设备可以访问存储器并分析滥用事件记录以确定电子设备中是否发生滥用事件。

公开(公告)号：US20100312920A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12858913

申请日：2010-08-18

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Richard H.M. Dinh ,  Tang Y. Tan

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Richard H.M. Dinh ,  Tang Y. Tan

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/86 ,  G06F21/554 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  G06F2221/2105 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  Y10T307/766

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, devices, and methods for detecting the occurrence of consumer abuse events in electronic devices. In one embodiment, a system includes one or more sensors coupled to an abuse detection sub-system for detecting the occurrence of an abuse event, wherein upon detecting an abuse event, a record of the abuse event is stored by the abuse detection sub-system. The system further provides a communication interface configured to provide a first mode of diagnostic communication and a second mode of non-diagnostic communication through a common input/output port. When using a diagnostic device, the diagnostic mode of communication may be enabled, thus allowing the diagnostic device to access consumer abuse event data stored by the abuse detection sub-system.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例提供用于检测电子设备中消费者滥用事件的发生的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括耦合到滥用检测子系统的一个或多个传感器，用于检测滥用事件的发生，其中在检测到滥用事件时，虐待事件的记录由滥用检测子系统 。 该系统还提供通信接口，该通信接口被配置为通过公共输入/输出端口提供诊断通信的第一模式和非诊断通信的第二模式。 当使用诊断设备时，可以启用通信的诊断模式，从而允许诊断设备访问由滥用检测子系统存储的消费者滥用事件数据。

公开(公告)号：US09131296B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13236254

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04R29/00 ,  G06F11/00 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R3/12

CPC classification number: H04R3/007 ,  G06F11/00 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R29/00 ,  H04R2201/107 ,  H04R2420/01 ,  H04R2420/03 ,  H04R2420/05 ,  H04R2420/09 ,  H04R2430/01 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An audio system has a connector with a signal pin that interfaces the audio system with an external device. An audio integrated circuit has a digital to analog converter (DAC) and an audio power amplifier having an input coupled to an output of the DAC and an output coupled to an output pin of the audio integrated circuit. Data storage contains stored instructions that program a processor to select an audio output mode of operation namely line-out mode or headphone mode. A configurable output conditioning circuit is coupled between the output pin of the audio integrated circuit and the signal pin of the connector. The conditioning circuit changes the output impedance that is presented at the signal pin, under control of the programmed processor when selecting the audio output mode of operation. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 音频系统具有与音频系统与外部设备接口的信号引脚连接器。 音频集成电路具有数模转换器（DAC）和音频功率放大器，其具有耦合到DAC的输出的输入和耦合到音频集成电路的输出引脚的输出。 数据存储包含存储的指令，用于对处理器进行编程，以选择音频输出操作模式，即线路输出模式或耳机模式。 可配置的输出调理电路耦合在音频集成电路的输出引脚和连接器的信号引脚之间。 当选择音频输出运行模式时，调节电路会在编程处理器的控制下改变信号引脚上呈现的输出阻抗。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08754612B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13544840

申请日：2012-07-09

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

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

IPC: H02J7/00

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：US08358788B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12535516

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Lawrence F. Heyl ,  Timothy M. Johnson

Inventor： Lawrence F. Heyl ,  Timothy M. Johnson

IPC: H04B3/00

CPC classification number: H03F3/68 ,  H03F1/26 ,  H03F3/45475 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03F2200/372 ,  H04R3/007

Abstract: An audio host device has a connector having a speaker contact, a microphone contact, and a reference contact. The reference contact is shared by a microphone and a speaker. The reference contact is also directly coupled to a power return plane of the audio host device. A difference amplifier is provided, having a first cold input, a second cold input, and hot input. The first cold input is coupled to an output of the speaker amplifier, while the second cold input is coupled a sense point for the reference contact. The hot input is coupled to the microphone contact. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 音频主机设备具有具有扬声器接触件，麦克风接点和参考接点的连接器。 参考触点由麦克风和扬声器共享。 参考触点也直接耦合到音频主机设备的功率返回平面。 提供了具有第一冷输入，第二冷输入和热输入的差分放大器。 第一冷输入耦合到扬声器放大器的输出，而第二冷输入耦合到用于参考触点的感测点。 热输入耦合到麦克风接点。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110033064A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12535578

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl

IPC: H04B15/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1083 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/107 ,  H04R2460/01

Abstract: An audio host device has an electrical interface having a speaker contact, a microphone contact, and a reference contact. The reference contact is shared by a microphone and a speaker. The reference contact is also directly coupled to a power return plane of the audio host device. A difference amplifier is provided, having a cold input and a hot input. The hot input is coupled to the microphone contact. A variable attenuator circuit is also provided having an input coupled to receive a signal from a sense point for the reference contact, and an output coupled to the cold input of the difference amplifier. A controller has an output coupled to control the variable attenuator. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 音频主机设备具有电接口，其具有扬声器触点，麦克风触点和参考触点。 参考触点由麦克风和扬声器共享。 参考触点也直接耦合到音频主机设备的功率返回平面。 提供差分放大器，具有冷输入和热输入。 热输入耦合到麦克风接点。 还提供了可变衰减器电路，其具有耦合以从用于参考触点的感测点接收信号的输入和耦合到差分放大器的冷输入的输出。 控制器具有耦合以控制可变衰减器的输出。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110033060A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12535570

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl ,  Wendell B. Sander ,  Douglas M. Farrar

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl ,  Wendell B. Sander ,  Douglas M. Farrar

IPC: G10K11/16

CPC classification number: H04M1/6008

Abstract: An audio host device has an electrical interface having a speaker contact, a microphone contact, and a reference contact. The reference contact is shared by a microphone and a speaker. The reference contact is also directly coupled to a power return plane of the audio host device. A difference amplifier is provided, having a cold input and a hot input. The hot input is coupled to the microphone contact. A switched attenuator circuit is also provided that has first and second states. In the first state, the attenuator circuit couples a sense point of the reference contact to the cold input, while in the second state the cold input is isolated from the reference sense point. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 音频主机设备具有电接口，其具有扬声器触点，麦克风触点和参考触点。 参考触点由麦克风和扬声器共享。 参考触点也直接耦合到音频主机设备的功率返回平面。 提供差分放大器，具有冷输入和热输入。 热输入耦合到麦克风接点。 还提供了具有第一和第二状态的开关衰减器电路。 在第一状态下，衰减器电路将参考触点的感测点耦合到冷输入，而在第二状态下，冷输入与参考检测点隔离。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08565709B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13023902

申请日：2011-02-09

Applicant: Scott P. Mullins ,  Timothy M. Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez

Inventor： Scott P. Mullins ,  Timothy M. Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez

IPC: H04B1/10

CPC classification number: H03H7/0115 ,  H03H7/1758

Abstract: A passive filter circuit filters an input signal to attenuate an undesired frequency. The passive filter circuit includes a first stage and a second stage. The input to the first stage is the input signal. The first stage includes a first inductor and a first branch coupled to the output of the first inductor. The first branch includes a first capacitor and a second inductor. The first stage is coupled to the second stage. The second stage includes a third inductor and a second branch coupled to the output of the third inductor. The second branch includes a second capacitor. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 无源滤波器电路对输入信号进行滤波以衰减不期望的频率。 无源滤波器电路包括第一级和第二级。 第一级的输入是输入信号。 第一级包括耦合到第一电感器的输出端的第一电感器和第一支路。 第一分支包括第一电容器和第二电感器。 第一阶段与第二阶段相结合。 第二级包括耦合到第三电感器的输出的第三电感器和第二支路。 第二分支包括第二电容器。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08340312B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12535578

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl

Inventor： Timothy M. Johnson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl

IPC: H04B3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1083 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2201/107 ,  H04R2460/01

Abstract: An audio host device has an electrical interface having a speaker contact, a microphone contact, and a reference contact. The reference contact is shared by a microphone and a speaker. The reference contact is also directly coupled to a power return plane of the audio host device. A difference amplifier is provided, having a cold input and a hot input. The hot input is coupled to the microphone contact. A variable attenuator circuit is also provided having an input coupled to receive a signal from a sense point for the reference contact, and an output coupled to the cold input of the difference amplifier. A controller has an output coupled to control the variable attenuator. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 音频主机设备具有电接口，其具有扬声器触点，麦克风触点和参考触点。 参考触点由麦克风和扬声器共享。 参考触点也直接耦合到音频主机设备的功率返回平面。 提供差分放大器，具有冷输入和热输入。 热输入耦合到麦克风接点。 还提供了可变衰减器电路，其具有耦合以从用于参考触点的感测点接收信号的输入和耦合到差分放大器的冷输入的输出。 控制器具有耦合以控制可变衰减器的输出。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。