Ronald V. DeLong - Mesa AZ, US Kevin Anderson - Phoenix AZ, US
Assignee:
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
H04L 12/56
US Classification:
370419, 370463, 375346, 713400
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for a reduced peak EMI bus using variable bit rate spreading. A method for reducing radiated Electro-Magnetic Interference from a wire communication bus transferring data between one or more physically separate modules or units comprises changing a data clock period controlling a rate of data bits on a communications bus. A Distributed Systems Interface communication bus data transmission protocol includes: alternating a data bit-rate between a first bit-rate and a second bit-rate on a bit-by-bit basis; transmitting a bit over the distributed systems interface communication bus according to the alternating data bit-rate; and varying a difference between the first bit-rate and the second bit-rate.
Air Bag Deployment System And Method For Monitoring Same
Benjamin R. Davis - Chandler AZ Ronald V. DeLong - Mesa AZ
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
B60R 2132
US Classification:
280735
Abstract:
An air bag deployment system (20) includes a microcontroller (21), an inflator (23), and an inflator sensor (24). The inflator sensor (24) is adjacent to the inflator (23) and monitors the firing of the inflator (23). The inflator sensor (24) monitors the firing of a squib (36) of the inflator (23). The inflator sensor (24) transmits an inflator firing signal to the microcontroller (21) when the squib (36) of the inflator (23) is activated. In the absence of the inflator firing signal, a backup firing signal is generated by the microcontroller (21) and is transmitted to a backup squib (37).
Programming System For Semiconductor Devices And Method Therefor
Benjamin R. Davis - Chandler AZ Ronald V. DeLong - Mesa AZ
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
H01L 23495
US Classification:
257666
Abstract:
A programming system (25, 30) for a programmable semiconductor package (10, 40) has actuators (27, 37) that force contact between leads (13) and a programming contact (21). The contact provides programmable information to a semiconductor die (16) within the package.
Ronald Verne DeLong - Mesa AZ Benjamin R. Davis - Chandler AZ
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
H04B 138
US Classification:
375219
Abstract:
A serial communication device (10) and a method for serially communicating. The serial communication device (10) has a first transceiver (11) and a second transceiver (12) that send data to each other. The first transceiver (11) is capable of providing power or the operating potential to the second transceiver (12). The first transceiver (11) sends command data at a variable data rate to the second transceiver (12) using a voltage signal (30). The second transceiver (12) receives the command data and sends response data to the first transceiver (11) using a current signal (40).
Dual monolithic one-shot multivibrators one of which is connected to receive the FM signal and convert it to pulses and the other of which has a reference oscillator connected thereto for conversion to pulses, the output pulses of both multivibrators being low pass filtered with the filtered signals being combined for differential cancellation to provide a detected signal substantially independent of temperature.
Profit for commercial vehicles often consists of two major factors, the amount the vehicle is reimbursed for transporting cargo minus the cost of actually transporting the cargo. The reimbursement usually consists of two main components, (1) the reimbursement rate based on distance driven and (2) the fuel surcharge rate, also based on distance driven. The actual cost is made up of both fixed and distance based costs. The over-riding cost is for fuel. The invention uses settings made by the vehicle operator to a computing device which is connected to sensors in the vehicle. The computing device uses the inputs from the operator and measurements from the vehicle to display a continuously updated value of profit (or loss) to the vehicle operator as a real currency amount per unit time. The practical result is that the operator is able to make adjustments such as speed and gearing and use the displayed feedback to optimize the profit or minimize the loss for the current driving conditions.
Vehicle Glass Damage Detection And Reporting Method
A method to detect objects striking the windshield or other glass in a vehicle and report this at the conclusion of a vehicle rental transaction. A microphone or other device capable of detecting the sound of objects striking the windshield or glass of a vehicle is used to convert the sound into an electrical signal which is further processed and results of a suspected glass strikes are stored. This stored result is communicated to the rental agency following the completion of the rental period so that a thorough inspection for damage can be made and such damage can be assigned to the responsible party.