Robert M Dick

US Patent:

7913071, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Jul 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/831575

Inventors:

Arindam Mallik - Evanston IL, US
Bin Lin - Hillsboro OR, US
Gokhan Memik - Evanston IL, US
Peter Dinda - Evanston IL, US
Robert Dick - Evanston IL, US

Assignee:

Northwestern University - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G06F 9/00
G06F 1/00
H04B 1/04
H04M 1/00

US Classification:

713 1, 713100, 713300, 713320, 4551275, 455574

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for power management including determining at least one of an operating frequency and an operating voltage for a processor and configuring the processor based on the determined at least one of the operating frequency and the operating voltage. The operating frequency is determined based at least in part on direct user input. The operating voltage is determined based at least in part on an individual profile for processor.

US Patent:

D643752, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Aug 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/367041

Inventors:

Cynthia Eggers - Lawrenceville GA, US
Gary L. Myers - Sarver PA, US
Anthony J. Fedusa - Lower Burrell PA, US
Robert E. Dick - Cheswick PA, US
Eileen Kenzevich - Apollo PA, US

Assignee:

Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

0903

US Classification:

D 9776

US Patent:

20070005911, Jan 4, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/427824

Inventors:

Lei Yang - Evanston IL, US
Haris Lekatsas - Princeton NJ, US
Robert Dick - Evanston IL, US
Srimat Chakradhar - Manalapan NJ, US

Assignee:

NEC LABORATORIES AMERICA, INC. - Princeton NJ
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

711154000, 711202000

Abstract:

A dynamic memory compression architecture is disclosed which allows applications with working data sets exceeding the physical memory of an embedded system to still execute correctly. The dynamic memory compression architecture provides “on-the-fly” compression and decompression of the working data in a manner which is transparent to the user and which does not require special-purpose hardware. A new compression technique is also herein disclosed which is particularly advantageous when utilized with the above-mentioned dynamic memory compression architecture.

US Patent:

20070244676, Oct 18, 2007

Filed:

Mar 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/713790

Inventors:

Li Shang - Kingston, CA
Yonghong Yang - Kingston, CA
Robert Dick - Evanston IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/10

US Classification:

703002000, 703013000

Abstract:

This invention relates to a comprehensive method of analyzing dynamic and steady-state properties of a system. Steady state (static), short time scale dynamic, and long time scale dynamic properties of the system are described by a plurality of elements. The method unifies spatial, temporal, and frequency-domain techniques to minimize analysis time while maintaining accuracy during both steady state, short time scale, and long time scale analysis. The method dynamically adapts spatial and temporal modeling granularity to achieve high efficiency while maintaining accuracy. The method is applicable to properties of a system that diffuse through space and/or time, such as temperature, concentration, density, etc., in fields such as biomedical modeling, molecular dynamics, meteorology, astrophysics, financial analysis, engineering, etc., and in particular, to thermal analysis of electronic devices such as integrated circuits.

US Patent:

20100313048, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/796887

Inventors:

Alex Shye - Evanston IL, US
Yan Pan - Evanston IL, US
Benjamin Scholbrock - Evanston IL, US
J. Scott Miller - Chicago IL, US
Gokhan Memik - Evanston IL, US
Peter A. Dinda - Evanston IL, US
Robert P. Dick - Chelsea MI, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/00

US Classification:

713320, 713300

Abstract:

A system and method for leveraging physiological traits to control microprocessor frequency are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system and method may optimize, for example, a particular processor-based architecture based on, for example, end user satisfaction. In some embodiments, the system and method may determine, for example, whether their users are satisfied to provide higher efficiency, improved reliability, reduced power consumption, increased security, and a better user experience. The system and method may use, for example, biometric input devices to provide information about a user's physiological traits to a computer system. Biometric input devices may include, for example, one or more of the following: an eye tracker, a galvanic skin response sensor, and/or a force sensor.

US Patent:

59111178, Jun 8, 1999

Filed:

Oct 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/950170

Inventors:

William H. Bhame - Marietta GA
George Robert Cutler - Fulton County GA
Bassem Rustom - Lilburn GA
Robert L. Dick - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

PCS Solutions, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04B 138

US Classification:

455 90

Abstract:

A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radio signals from and to the antenna, transmission means (37, 39) for connecting the radio equipment and the antenna so as to carry the signals therebetween, AC power service lines (47) for providing power to the site, and telephone lines (48, and/or 115) for connecting the site with a telephone or other communication network. The services protection enclosure comprises a cabinet (35) adapted to be secured to a suitable foundation (29), the cabinet having side walls (55, 57), a top (53), and at least one door (61 or 63) providing access to the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet houses an AC power distribution panel (101) and receives the AC service lines (47), the telephone lines (48), and the RF transmission means (37, 39). The interior of the cabinet has a plurality of separate compartments (73, 75, 77) therewithin including a first compartment (75) housing means for receiving the AC power service lines, a second compartment (77) for housing means (91) for terminating the radio equipment transmission means, and a third compartment (73) for housing means (114) for terminating the telephone lines within the cabinet (35).

US Patent:

57108048, Jan 20, 1998

Filed:

Jul 19, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/504199

Inventors:

William H. Bhame - Marietta GA
George Robert Cutler - Fulton County GA
Bassem Rustom - Lilburn GA
Robert L. Dick - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

PCS Solutions, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04M 1100

US Classification:

379 58

Abstract:

A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radio signals from and to the antenna, transmission means (37, 39) for connecting the radio equipment and the antenna so as to carry the signals therebetween, AC power service lines (47) for providing power to the site, and telephone lines (48, and/or 115) for connecting the site with a telephone or other communication network. The services protection enclosure comprises a cabinet (35) adapted to be secured to a suitable foundation (29), the cabinet having side walls (55, 57), a top (53), and at least one door (61 or 63) providing access to the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet houses an AC power distribution panel (101) and receives the AC service lines (47), the telephone lines (48), and the RF transmission means (37, 39). The interior of the cabinet has a plurality of separate compartments (73, 75, 77) therewithin including a first compartment (75) housing means for receiving the AC power service lines, a second compartment (77) for housing means (91) for terminating the radio equipment transmission means, and a third compartment (73) for housing means (114) for terminating the telephone lines within the cabinet (35).

US Patent:

58807012, Mar 9, 1999

Filed:

Jun 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/670410

Inventors:

William H. Bhame - Marietta GA
Bassem Rustom - Lilburn GA
Robert L. Dick - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

PCS Solutions, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H01Q 112

US Classification:

343890

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an antenna module for installation on a wireless telecommunications tower at a transceiver site. The antenna module comprises a frame adapted to be installed on the upper end of the tower, containing a means for mounting, and adjusting the alignment of, one or more panel antennas for optimal signal transmission and reception. A radio frequency energy transparent cover surrounds the antenna module, extending height-wise of the frame, enclosing it, the mounting means, and the panel antennas mounted thereon, thereby reducing wind loading on the antenna module.