Mark R Braun

US Patent:

6732218, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Jul 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/206286

Inventors:

Eric J. Overtoom - Grayslake IL
Mark R. Braun - Arlington Heights IL
Mark Carlson - Round Lake IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G06F 1336

US Classification:

710313, 710311, 710316

Abstract:

A Universal Serial Bus hub apparatus and method is disclosed that is compatible with the On-the-Go (OTG) supplement to the USB 2. 0 specification so as to enable dual-role devices (OTG devices) to be connected via a hub. The hub includes a number of ports that are configured to connect the hub to one or more external devices, which may include OTG devices. A controller within the hub controls operations therein. The hub also includes a port switching device controlled by the controller for selectively allowing one of the number of ports to act as a host port and the other remaining ports to act as device ports.

US Patent:

7343147, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Apr 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/098488

Inventors:

Alan L. Ruff - Poplar Grove IL, US
Matthew M. Nakanishi - Libertyville IL, US
Mark J. Carlson - Round Lake IL, US
Robert M. Johnson - Lake Zurich IL, US
Mark R. Braun - Elgin IL, US

Assignee:

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H04B 1/16

US Classification:

4553431, 455 6711, 455423, 320137, 710 72

Abstract:

Automated software loading into a battery-less mobile phone is accomplished through attachment of a special non-standard USB On-The-Go cable to a serial connector of the mobile phone, thereby delivering power supply and unique signals for placing the phone in a special mode of operation used for production or distribution. In operation, when a unique non-standard voltage is asserted on the identification (ID) pin of the USB connector interface, it is detected by special circuitry in the serial connector. The circuitry then enables power supply to the battery-less phone and generates a turn-on signal directing the mobile phone to automatically power-on and enter into a particular state of operation, for example a test or software loading mode. Because this process is automatic, the efficiency of software loading or testing during production or distribution of the mobile device is improved.

US Patent:

7652578, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

Oct 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/926734

Inventors:

Mark Braun - Elgin IL, US
Louis Vannatta - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

3405724, 3405721, 3405727, 340 101, 340505, 455 411, 4552771, 235451, 235492

Abstract:

A near-field communication circuit (), such as a radio frequency identification circuit, includes a communication coil () and a communication circuit () configured to transmit data () through the communication coil (). When the communication circuit () is in an idle mode, probing circuitry () is configured to detect the presence of a magnetically conductive object within close proximity of a communication coil (). In one embodiment, a control circuit () selectively couples a capacitance () in parallel with the communication coil (). The control circuit () then applies a probing signal () to the communication coil (). A comparator () monitors a secondary parameter of the communication coil (), such as inductance or impedance. When a magnetically conductive object is detected, the communication circuit () transitions to a communication state and attempts to communicate with the object.

US Patent:

7957772, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/259385

Inventors:

Michael L. Charlier - Palatine IL, US
Mark R. Braun - Elgin IL, US
Judy Jeong Ma - Long Grove IL, US
Arnold Sheynman - Northbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola Mobility, Inc. - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

H04M 1/00

US Classification:

4555691, 455567, 379 41

Abstract:

A wireless hands-free device is operable to communicate with a mobile communication device over a short-range wireless link. The hands-free device includes a transceiver, a memory, a delayed answering mode actuator (DAMA), and a processing device. The transceiver is operable to receive incoming call information from the mobile device over the short-range link. The incoming call information corresponds to an incoming call received by the mobile device over a wireless wide area network. The memory is operable to store one or more pre-recorded audio messages. The DAMA is activatable by a user of the hands-free device. The processing device is operable to: detect activation of the DAMA after receipt of the incoming call information, retrieve at least one pre-recorded audio message responsive to detecting activation of the DAMA, and provide the retrieved, pre-recorded audio message(s) to the transceiver for subsequent transmission to the mobile device over the short-range link.

US Patent:

8073499, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Jan 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/019944

Inventors:

Alan L. Ruff - Poplar Grove IL, US
Matthew M. Nakanishi - Libertyville IL, US
Mark Carlson - Round Lake IL, US
Robert M. Johnson - Lake Zurich IL, US
Mark R. Braun - Elgin IL, US

Assignee:

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H04B 1/38

US Classification:

455573, 455572, 455557, 36167981

Abstract:

Automated software loading into a battery-less mobile phone is accomplished through attachment of a special non-standard USB On-The-Go cable to a serial connector of the mobile phone, thereby delivering power supply and unique signals for placing the phone in a special mode of operation used for production or distribution. In operation, when a unique non-standard voltage is asserted on the identification (ID) pin of the USB connector interface, it is detected by special circuitry in the serial connector. The circuitry then enables power supply to the battery-less phone and generates a turn-on signal directing the mobile phone to automatically power-on and enter into a particular state of operation, for example a test or software loading mode. Because this process is automatic, the efficiency of software loading or testing during production or distribution of the mobile device is improved.

US Patent:

8131214, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Mar 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/395996

Inventors:

Mark Braun - Elgin IL, US
William Myers - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Arnold Sheynman - Northbrook IL, US
Vladimir Sklovsky - Northbrook IL, US
James A. Van Bosch - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola Mobility, Inc. - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

H04B 5/00

US Classification:

455 411, 455 412

Abstract:

A method, a tap initiator, and tap target in a close proximity communication are disclosed. A tap interface may initiate a tap with a tap target. The tap interface may receive a tap from a tap initiator. A tap gauge may measure a tap duration between the tap initiator and the tap target. A processor may determine if the tap duration is within a first duration range and a second duration range and executes a first action for the first duration range and a second action for the second duration range.

US Patent:

8365096, Jan 29, 2013

Filed:

Dec 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/967738

Inventors:

Mark R. Braun - Elgin IL, US
William M. Carey - London, GB
William A. Myers - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Nitya Narasimhan - Lake Zurich IL, US
William Reinisch - New York NY, US
Craig C. Watson - Southampton, GB

Assignee:

Motorola Mobility LLC - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 15/177

US Classification:

715825, 715735, 715740, 715744, 715810, 709220, 709221

Abstract:

A method and apparatus that personalizes preferences for a thin client using custom menus is disclosed. The method may include receiving registering capabilities from the thin client, storing feature list for all devices, generation of a custom alert settings menu based on the thin client's capabilities, storing selected alert settings, and generating a list of all registered devices that have similar alert capabilities as the thin client. The custom menu can be viewed by a user on any device that has display capabilities. The user can select from among the alert settings supported by the thin client or select the alert settings for the thin client that is similar to a registered device. Apparatus is also provided for mapping alert capabilities from the feature list and the received alert preferences from a user. Thin client mapping of mapping of alert type is also provided for processing an alert request from an external device.

US Patent:

8428513, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Mar 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/412592

Inventors:

Valdimir Sklovsky - Northbrook IL, US
Greg R Black - Vernon Hills IL, US
Mark R Braun - Elgin IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola Mobility LLC - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

H04B 5/00
H04B 7/00

US Classification:

455 412, 455558

Abstract:

An embodiment relates generally to a method of selecting applications. The method includes positioning a powered-down mobile device into a close proximity of a near field communication device and selecting an application from a plurality of applications stored on the powered-down mobile device. The method also includes executing the application in the powered-down mobile device to interact with the near field communication device.