David Edward Potter

Address:

12229 Tanglewild Dr, Austin, TX 78758

VIN:

1GKER33717J155879

Make:

GMC

Model:

ACADIA

Year:

2007

Address:

15510 Rnch Rd 620 N APT 11302, Austin, TX 78717

Phone:

5122496997

VIN:

1N6BA06B25N541833

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

TITAN

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6823283, Nov 23, 2004

Filed:

Jul 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/194952

Inventors:

Perry Steger - Georgetown TX
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX
David Potter - Austin TX
James J. Truchard - Austin TX
Hugo A. Andrade - Austin TX
Joseph E. Peck - Round Rock TX
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 300

US Classification:

702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations. A measurement module includes measurement circuitry for performing signal conditioning and/or signal conversion, and interface circuitry which provides an interface for the measurement circuitry. A carrier unit couples to the interface circuitry of the module. A computer system couples to the carrier unit and stores one or more hardware configuration programs. The interface circuitry communicates an interface protocol describing the interface, e. g. , to the carrier unit or the computer system. The computer system provides a hardware configuration program in response to the communicated interface protocol, and programs one or more programmable hardware elements on the carrier unit with the hardware configuration program. After being configured, the programmable hardware elements interface with the measurement module in accordance with the communicated interface protocol. The measurement module and the programmed carrier unit may perform together as a DAQ device, measurement device, and/or control device.

US Patent:

7165005, Jan 16, 2007

Filed:

Jul 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/194927

Inventors:

Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

702120, 702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149

Abstract:

System and method for providing a measurement module (MM) interface for configuring a measurement system. The method includes creating a MM and one or more MM interface programs implementing respective MM interface protocols (MMIP) for the measurement module. An MMIP server is accessed and the MM registered with the MMIP server. The MM interface programs are stored on the MMIP server, where they are each downloadable from the MMIP server and usable to program a functional unit on a carrier unit, enabling the carrier unit to communicate with the MM in accordance with the respective MMIP. A MM is installed in the measurement system and provides ID to a carrier unit of the system. The MMIP server is accessed and, based on the ID, payment information, etc. , a MM interface program is downloaded and used to configure the carrier unit to enable communication with the MM in performing a task.

US Patent:

7366631, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Jun 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759079

Inventors:

Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

US Patent:

7373356, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Aug 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219054

Inventors:

David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
Mohammed Kamran Shah - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707102, 707 3, 707 10, 702104

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method for operating a transducer database includes creating an electronic datasheet for a type of sensor on a computer, and registering the electronic datasheet for the type of sensor in a transducer database. Creating an electronic datasheet may include specifying attribute values for the type of sensor in the transducer database via a network connection. Registering may include storing the first electronic datasheet in the database. A sensor may be coupled to a system that obtains the electronic datasheet over a network and configures a device or software program. The sensor may have only analog interface connections.

US Patent:

7542867, Jun 2, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/195051

Inventors:

Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

US Patent:

7881899, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/341150

Inventors:

Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US

Assignee:

National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

US Patent:

20070233418, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759095

Inventors:

Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Odom - Georgetown TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

702127000

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e.g., signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

US Patent:

20070233431, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759087

Inventors:

Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Odom - Georgetown TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

702189000

Abstract:

System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e.g., signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.