Matthew D Mottier

US Patent:

20070147640, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Dec 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/319670

Inventors:

Matthew Mottier - Lake Zurich IL, US
Dennis Budnick - Richmond IL, US
Joel Clark - Woodridge IL, US
Joseph Dwyer - Downers Grove IL, US
Nicholas Klezek - Wheeling IL, US

International Classification:

H04R 3/00

US Classification:

381111000, 381122000

Abstract:

An audio accessory () and corresponding method for operating the audio accessory are provided. The audio accessory includes a first speaker, a second speaker, a microphone, and a multiplexer circuit for multiplexing the second speaker with the microphone. The audio accessory is suitable for use with an electronic device (), capable of playing an audio file and/or receiving an audio input from the audio accessory.

US Patent:

62525166, Jun 26, 2001

Filed:

Mar 31, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/220949

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mottier - Palatine IL
Mike M. Albert - Chicago IL
Joshua P. Kiem - Park Ridge IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G08B 522

US Classification:

34082544

Abstract:

An alerting device, such as a radio (10), activates, responsive to the times when an information signal (12) is received, a silent alert, via a vibrator (24), during a first predetermined time period, and an audible alert, via a loudspeaker (22), during a second predetermined time period, exclusive of the first predetermined time period. A radio user can configure the priority and the duration of the silent and audible alerts. The radio (10) also detects the reception of the information signal and the intercoupling between an accessory 51 to the radio 10. Responsive to the detection thereof, the radio (10) activates the audible alert. Thus, the user gains a high degree of confidence that the radio (10) will activate the proper alert in situations having a wide range of ambient noise levels and distances of the radio relative to the user's body.

US Patent:

56843844, Nov 4, 1997

Filed:

Oct 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/558586

Inventors:

Shakil H. Barkat - Bartlett IL
Matthew D. Mottier - Lake Zurich IL
Richard Ng - Cary IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H01M 1044
H01M 1046

US Classification:

320 6

Abstract:

A device (100) includes detachable main and auxiliary batteries (101, 102) and a circuit (310) for discharging and charging the batteries (101, 102). Discharging is accomplished by an auxiliary switch (420) that connects the auxiliary battery (102) to power the device (100), a detector (422), and a main switch (424) that connects the main battery (101) to power the device (100), without interruption, when the auxiliary battery (102) drops below a predetermined voltage (508) as determined by a detector (422). Charging is performed by switches (440, 442, 446), an internal charger (444), and a controller (306). When both batteries (101, 102) are attached, the controller (306) uses the switches (440, 442, 446) to select and couple charging current generated by the internal charger (444) to the main battery (101). Once charged, the controller (306) switches to charge the auxiliary battery (102).

US Patent:

56964978, Dec 9, 1997

Filed:

Mar 31, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/220856

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mottier - Palatine IL
Mike M. Albert - Chicago IL
Joshua P. Kiem - Park Ridge IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04Q 100

US Classification:

34082544

Abstract:

An alerting device, such as a radio (10), activates, responsive to the times when an information signal (12) is received, a silent alert, via a vibrator (24), during a first predetermined time period, and an audible alert, via a loudspeaker (22), during a second predetermined time period, exclusive of the first predetermined time period. A radio user can configure the priority and the duration of the silent and audible alerts. The radio (10) also detect the reception of the information signal and the intercoupling between an accessory 51 to the radio 10. Responsive to the detection thereof, the radio (10) activates the audible alert. Thus, the user gains a high degree of confidence that the radio (10) will activate the proper alert in situations having a wide range of ambient noise levels and distances of the radio relative to the user's body.

US Patent:

60810963, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

Aug 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/920408

Inventors:

Shakil H. Barkat - Bartlett IL
Matthew D. Mottier - Lake Zurich IL
Richard Ng - Cary IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H02J 700

US Classification:

320124

Abstract:

A device (100) includes detachable main and auxiliary batteries (101, 102) and a circuit (310) for discharging and charging the batteries (101, 102). Discharging is accomplished by an auxiliary switch (420) that connects the auxiliary battery (102) to power the device (100), a detector (422), and a main switch (424) that connects the main battery (101) to power the device (100), without interruption, when the auxiliary battery (102) drops below a predetermined voltage (508) as determined by a detector (422). Charging is performed by switches (440, 442, 446), an internal charger (444), and a controller (306). When both batteries (101, 102) are attached, the controller (306) uses the switches (440, 442, 446) to select and couple charging current generated by the internal charger (444) to the main battery (101). Once charged, the controller (306) switches to charge the auxiliary battery (102).

US Patent:

62525158, Jun 26, 2001

Filed:

Mar 31, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/220851

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mottier - Palatine IL
Mike M. Albert - Chicago IL
Joshua P. Kiem - Park Ridge IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G08B 522

US Classification:

34082544

Abstract:

An alerting device, such as a radio (10), activates, responsive to the times when an information signal (12) is received, a silent alert, via a vibrator (24), during a first predetermined time period, and an audible alert, via a loudspeaker (22), during a second predetermined time period, exclusive of the first predetermined time period. A radio user can configure the priority and the duration of the silent and audible alerts. The radio (10) also detect the reception of the information signal and the intercoupling between an accessory 51 to the radio 10. Responsive to the detection thereof, the radio (10) activates the audible alert. Thus, the user gains a high degree of confidence that the radio (10) will activate the proper alert in situations having a wide range of ambient noise levels and distances of the radio relative to the user's body.

US Patent:

55421032, Jul 30, 1996

Filed:

Mar 16, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/405576

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mottier - Palatine IL
Keith R. Manssen - Long Grove IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04B 140

US Classification:

455 89

Abstract:

The dual function switch of the present invention allows a radiotelephone user to enable or disable a feature of the radiotelephone while a call is being received and before it is answered. Before the call is received and after it is answered, the switch is a volume key. Otherwise, if the key is depressed twice (105), a feature or menu of features is displayed (109). When the call is answered, the displayed feature is activated (112).

US Patent:

60406836, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

May 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/322093

Inventors:

Matthew D. Mottier - Lake Zurich IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H02J 704
H02J 716

US Classification:

320137

Abstract:

A battery charger (100) with active feedback voltage controller includes a pass device (144), such as a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), and uses either hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software, to implement an active feedback voltage controller (130). The active feedback voltage controller (130) reduces the control voltage to a tracking regulator (110) which in turn reduces the power dissipation of the pass device (144) and allows for a smaller pass device to be implemented in the battery charger (100) while maintaining the desired charging current as determined by a current controller (120). With software flexibility, many types of batteries can be efficiently charged to capacity, including nickel-cadmium (NiCad), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion (LiIon) batteries.