Phillip Daniel Warren

US Patent:

7596372, Sep 29, 2009

Filed:

Jun 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/153077

Inventors:

Phillip D. Warren - Macon GA, US

International Classification:

H04B 17/00

US Classification:

455423, 455 6714

Abstract:

A signal tester including a controller operable to communicate with and receive signal strength data for a wireless networks corresponding to first and second modems, respectively. The tester includes a display operable to display the signal strength data for the first wireless network and the second wireless network.

US Patent:

8645603, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Oct 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/899468

Inventors:

Phillip Warren - Macon GA, US
Michael Dempsey - Madison MS, US

Assignee:

Itron, Inc - Liberty Lake WA

International Classification:

H05K 7/10
G06F 13/38

US Classification:

710301, 710 62, 710 60, 710 61, 710305

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a main circuit board includes a plurality of expansion slots that are operative to receive a corresponding plurality of expansion cards. The plurality of expansion slots include at least one first expansion slot configured at a first position on the main circuit board, that is operative to connect to at least one corresponding first expansion card. At least one second expansion slot configured at a second position on the main circuit board, and the second expansion slot is operative to connect to at least one corresponding second expansion card. The plurality of expansion cards includes at least one secondary expansion card that is different from the main circuit board and that is configured to be operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of expansion slots. One or more particular expansion slots are selected for connecting one or more corresponding particular expansion cards, based on the size, dimensions, and/or function of the particular expansion cards to be connected. A programmable processor is operative to selectively regulate power supplied to particular expansion slots.

US Patent:

20120054397, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

Oct 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/899498

Inventors:

Robert B. Seal - Meridian MS, US
Phillip Warren - Macon GA, US
Edward G. Howard - Crystal Springs MS, US

Assignee:

SmartSynch, Inc. - Jackson MS

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710300

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a network device having a plurality of hardware interfaces is disclosed. The network device includes a central processing unit and a main circuit board. The main circuit board has expansion slots that receivably connect corresponding secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The main circuit board also has sensors for detecting predetermined parameters. A voltage regulator is operative to regulate one or more particular expansion slots, in response to detection of a predetermined parameter associated with respective slots.