Michael Howard Matthews

US Patent:

7744389, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Aug 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/535241

Inventors:

Julie Anne Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US
Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H01R 13/66

US Classification:

439151, 439170

Abstract:

Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

US Patent:

8052440, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Mar 31, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/752015

Inventors:

Julie Anne Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US
Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H01R 13/66

US Classification:

439151, 439170

Abstract:

Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

US Patent:

8098049, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Dec 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/330393

Inventors:

Julie Anne Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US
Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320137, 320108, 320114, 320127

Abstract:

A technique for charging a wireless device includes detecting a physical presence of a user with respect to the device. A magnetic force is provided between a charging pad and the device only when the physical presence of the user, with respect to the device, is not detected. In this case, a rechargeable power source of the device receives a charging current from the charging pad via conductive contacts of the device.

US Patent:

8276271, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Sep 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/244659

Inventors:

Julie Anne Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US
Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H01R 43/00

US Classification:

29854, 439151

Abstract:

Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

US Patent:

8299751, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Jun 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/495223

Inventors:

Julie A. Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Philip J. Jakes - Durham NC, US
Michael T. Matthews - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320108, 320107

Abstract:

A polygonal power pad includes an optional connector to connect to a power supply and a power network in the power pad. At least one power connector is coupled to the power network and is disposed on a periphery of the pad. The power connector is operable to receive and provide power to a provided adjacent pad. At least one power transfer coil embedded in the pad, is coupled to the power network to transfer power to a device proximate the pad.

US Patent:

8432128, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/495223

Inventors:

Julie A. Morris - Raleigh NC, US
Philip J. Jakes - Durham NC, US
Michael T. Matthews - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320108, 320107

Abstract:

A polygonal power pad includes an optional connector to connect to a power supply and a power network in the power pad. At least one power connector is coupled to the power network and is disposed on a periphery of the pad. The power connector is operable to receive and provide power to a provided adjacent pad. At least one power transfer coil embedded in the pad, is coupled to the power network to transfer power to a device proximate the pad.

US Patent:

8509852, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/968859

Inventors:

Howard J. Locker - Cary NC, US
Axel Ramirez Flores - Durham NC, US
Bradley Park Strazisar - Cary NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US
Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US
Scott Edwards Kelso - Cary NC, US
Steven Richard Perrin - Raleigh NC, US
Yi Zhou - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H04B 1/38

US Classification:

455564, 4554522, 455466, 455450

Abstract:

A device and method include detecting signal strength received at a mobile cellular communication device. A dropped call is detected between the device and another device as a function of detected signal strength. The dropped call is reconnected when detected signal strength reaches a selected first threshold.

US Patent:

8644689, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Aug 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/216839

Inventors:

Michael Thano Matthews - Cary NC, US
Axel Ramirez Flores - Cary NC, US
Howard Locker - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Tech Park

International Classification:

H04N 5/91
H04N 5/76

US Classification:

386326, 386286

Abstract:

An apparatus and method are disclosed for capturing video content. A buffer stores a most recent time interval of a video signal. A capture module stops overwrite of a stored video signal in response to a capture command. A copy module retrieves the stored video signal.