Brian C Kuschak from Bend, OR, age 49

Brian Kuschak Phones & Addresses

Bend, OR
San Francisco, CA
180 Elm Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 • 4087396653
Vancouver, WA
716 Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94041 • 4087396653 • 6509617968
Boulder, CO
Riegelsville, PA
Longmont, CO
Lafayette, CO
San Jose, CA
620 SE 168Th Ave APT 119, Vancouver, WA 98684

Work

Company:

Skybox imaging
Aug 2010
Address:

Mountain View, CA
Position:

Principal electrical engineer

Education

School / High School:

Stanford University (continuing education)
2001 to 2012

Skills

Embedded Systems • Fpga • Embedded Linux • Debugging • Software Development • Device Drivers • Pcb Design • Embedded Software • Firmware • Hardware Architecture • Linux • Satellite • Schematic Capture • Digital Design • Power Supplies • Vhdl • Product Development • System Architecture • Signal Conditioning • File Systems • Performance Tuning • Integrated Circuit Design • Systems Engineering • Satellite Systems • Altium

Interests

Robotics • Kayaking • Cooking • Hydroponic Gardening • Photography • Hiking • Ham Radio • Playing Guitar • Astronomy

Industries

Aviation & Aerospace

Resumes

Staff Hardware Engineer

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Location:

San Francisco, CA

Industry:

Aviation & Aerospace

Work:

Skybox Imaging - Mountain View, CA since Aug 2010
Principal Electrical Engineer
BK Innovation, Inc. - Sunnyvale, CA since Jan 2007
Principal Engineer / Owner
Pioneer Research Center, USA - San Jose, CA Jun 2005 - Dec 2006
Lead Engineer, Advanced Technology Dept.
Brocade - San Jose, CA 2002 - 2004
Sr. Software Engineer
SkyStream Networks - Sunnyvale, CA 2000 - 2002
Sr. Software Engineer

Education:

Stanford University (continuing education) 2001 - 2012
University of Colorado at Boulder 1993 - 1997
BSEE, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Skills:

Embedded Systems
Fpga
Embedded Linux
Debugging
Software Development
Device Drivers
Pcb Design
Embedded Software
Firmware
Hardware Architecture
Linux
Satellite
Schematic Capture
Digital Design
Power Supplies
Vhdl
Product Development
System Architecture
Signal Conditioning
File Systems
Performance Tuning
Integrated Circuit Design
Systems Engineering
Satellite Systems
Altium

Interests:

Robotics
Kayaking
Cooking
Hydroponic Gardening
Photography
Hiking
Ham Radio
Playing Guitar
Astronomy

Us Patents

Networked Digital Tuners
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US Patent:

20080127277, May 29, 2008
Filed:

Sep 15, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/532377
Inventors:

Brian Kuschak - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:

PIONEER RESEARCH CENTER USA, INC. - San Jose CA
International Classification:

H04N 7/173
US Classification:

725 74
Abstract:

A network bridging system, which receives RF (radio frequency) broadcast digital audio/video and encapsulates and routes selected broadcast content across a Local-Area-Network (LAN). The system includes multiple tuners that allow multiple client devices to access the broadcast content simultaneously through a network connection. It serves as a standalone Ethernet server and does not require a connection to a PC. The broadcast content, encapsulated in unicast or multicast network packets, is shared among multiple users concurrently.

Hydroponic Monitor And Controller Apparatus With Network Connectivity And Remote Access
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US Patent:

20090223128, Sep 10, 2009
Filed:

Mar 2, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/396058
Inventors:

Brian C. Kuschak - Sunnyvale CA, US
International Classification:

A01G 31/02
A01G 31/00
G05D 27/00
US Classification:

47 62 N, 47 62 R
Abstract:

An apparatus for monitoring and controlling a hydroponic installation which measures various sensors, controls electrical devices, and provides a rich user interface through a standard web browser accessible anywhere on the Internet. Network connectivity allows the operator to manage the system remotely, as well as view recent and historical data through web pages. Digital cameras, of the kind typically used with PCs, provide visual feedback. The apparatus can notify the operator in the case of certain predetermined conditions, using a variety of messaging methods, including email, SMS or MMS page. The operator can remotely initiate control through reply messages. An industry-standard expansion bus provides the ability to attach external devices for additional functionality. Network access can be provided by Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a nearby cell phone with Bluetooth.

File System For Avoiding Loss Of Data
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US Patent:

6742079, May 25, 2004
Filed:

Aug 2, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/631565
Inventors:

Brian C. Kuschak - Mountain View CA
Assignee:

Trimble Navigation Limited - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:

G06F 1216
US Classification:

711103, 711155, 711156
Abstract:

An MS DOS and MS WINDOWS compatible file system for avoiding loss of data in a memory unit if power is interrupted while new data is being written. The file system uses an ATA write command for erasing a data reserve sector and writing the modified data including the new data into the data reserve sector; erasing a control reserve sector and writing control data into the control reserve sector; erasing the intended operational sector and writing the modified data into the intended operational sector; and then uses an ATA erase command for erasing the control reserve sector. At power up or insertion of the memory unit, the control reserve sector is tested. If the control data is non-erased the host uses the copy of the modified data in the data reserve sector for replacing the data in the intended operational sector.