JOHN CHARLES CALHOON
Pilots at Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville, WA
License number
Washington A0274142
Issued Date
Dec 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
24130 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville, WA 98077
Professional information
Systems And Methods For Receiving, Storing, And Rendering Digital Video, Music, And Pictures On A Personal Media Player
US Patent:
8503861, Aug 6, 2013
Filed:
Aug 29, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/201815
Inventors:
John C. Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Scott J. Fierstein - Sammamish WA, US
Scott Manchester - Redmond WA, US
Scott J. Fierstein - Sammamish WA, US
Scott Manchester - Redmond WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H04N 9/80
US Classification:
386252, 386260
Abstract:
A personal media player (PMP) uses a digital media processing system—comprising a video rendering subsystem, a music rendering subsystem, and a picture rendering subsystem—to produce moving-video (video), audio (music), still-graphics (picture), and other output rendered from media files ported to the PMP from another source. The PMP further comprises a user interface system, a display unit system, a power source system, and a data port system utilizing Universal Plug and Play functionality, all of which are coupled directly or indirectly to the digital media processing system. The physical components constituting the aforementioned systems and subsystems are then encased in a portable housing unit suitable for hand-held use and ready portability.
Initiating Computer System Power-Up From A Usb Keyboard
US Patent:
7134027, Nov 7, 2006
Filed:
Jan 22, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/348924
Inventors:
John C. Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
G06F 1/26
US Classification:
713300, 713310
Abstract:
A keyboard connected to a computer by a USB cable has a power button for use when the computer is in a power-down state to initiate a system power-up operation. The data wires of the USB cable are connected to a first switch in the keyboard and a second switch in the computer. When the computer is on, the switches connect the data wires to respective data lines in the keyboard and the computer such that the data wires can be used for data transmission. When the computer is in the power-down state, the first switch connects the data wires of the USB bus to a power button on the keyboard, and the second switch connects the other ends of the data wires to a system power-up circuit of the computer. When a user presses the power button, a trigger signal is sent via the data wires of the USB bus to the system power-up circuit, thereby initiating the system power-up operation.
Apparatus And Method For Heating Fuel Cells
US Patent:
7670701, Mar 2, 2010
Filed:
Feb 8, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/672903
Inventors:
John C. Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H01M 8/04
US Classification:
429 24, 429 23
Abstract:
A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.
Apparatus And Method For Heating Fuel Cells
US Patent:
8288045, Oct 16, 2012
Filed:
Mar 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/716206
Inventors:
John C. Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H01M 8/04
US Classification:
429430, 429442
Abstract:
A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.
Computer With Cover Removal Detection
US Patent:
2004015, Aug 5, 2004
Filed:
Jan 31, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/355854
Inventors:
John Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H05K007/16
US Classification:
361/725000
Abstract:
A computer uses an optical reflective optical sensor to detect the removal of a cover of the computer housing. The reflective optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector, and is mounted adjacent a reflective surface on the inner side of the cover when the cover is in place such that the light from the light emitter is reflected by the reflective surface and received by the light detector. When the cover is removed, the intensity of the reflected light received by the light detector drops. The change in the output of the light detector triggers the operating system of the computer to power down the computer.
Apparatus And Method For Heating Fuel Cells
US Patent:
7192666, Mar 20, 2007
Filed:
Dec 5, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/729691
Inventors:
John C. Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H01M 8/04, H01M 8/10
US Classification:
429 23, 429 24, 429 22, 429 30
Abstract:
A fuel cell or fuel cell stack heater using resistive heat. A resistive conductor (preferably some type of metal wire) is attached to a source of electricity such as a battery. The resistive conductor is in proximity with the fuel cell or stack so that when the resistive conductor is heated, the cell or stack will also become hot. An insulating material surrounds the outside of the fuel cell or stack, so that it encloses the cell or stack and the resistive conductor. The insulating material will capture heat from the resistive conductor and any waste heat given off by the operation of the fuel cell or stack. A means for modifying the amount of electrical current in the resistive conductor is attached to the apparatus. When the fuel cell or stack reaches the desired temperature, the means is employed to reduce or turn off current in the resistive conductor.
Fuel Cell Control And Data Reporting
US Patent:
2004021, Nov 4, 2004
Filed:
Jul 16, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/620756
Inventors:
John Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
International Classification:
H01M008/00, H01M008/04, H01M008/12, H01M008/10, H01M002/00, H01M002/02, H01M010/48
US Classification:
429/013000, 429/022000, 429/023000, 429/034000, 429/024000, 429/030000, 429/033000
Abstract:
A fuel cell pack having a fuel tank, a smart controller, and a fuel cell provides electrical power and operational data pertaining to the fuel cell pack to a host processor. The fuel cell pack and the host processor control the operation of the fuel cell. Control of the fuel cell includes starting and shutting down the fuel cell, and metering the amount of fuel provided to the fuel cell. Operational data is provided to the fuel cell via an IC bus formatted in compliance with industry standard specifications such as the Smart Battery Specification and the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specification.
Inductively Charged Battery Pack
US Patent:
7375492, May 20, 2008
Filed:
Dec 12, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/733760
Inventors:
John Charles Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Leroy B. Keely - Portola Valley CA, US
William Mitchell - Medina WA, US
Leroy B. Keely - Portola Valley CA, US
William Mitchell - Medina WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H02J 7/00
US Classification:
320108, 320106
Abstract:
An inductive charging systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a charging source to a receiver coil on a charging portion of a battery pack. The source current is received in the battery pack and converted to direct current for storage in the battery pack cells. Communication between a charging source and the charging portion is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be charged.
Fuel Cell Control And Data Reporting
US Patent:
2006012, Jun 15, 2006
Filed:
Feb 3, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/346658
Inventors:
John Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H01M 8/04
US Classification:
429022000, 429024000, 429025000, 429023000
Abstract:
A fuel cell pack having a fuel tank, a smart controller, and a fuel cell provides electrical power and operational data pertaining to the fuel cell pack to a host processor. The fuel cell pack and the host processor control the operation of the fuel cell. Control of the fuel cell includes starting and shutting down the fuel cell, and metering the amount of fuel provided to the fuel cell. Operational data is provided to the fuel cell via an IC bus formatted in compliance with industry standard specifications such as the Smart Battery Specification and the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specification.
Inductive Battery Charger
US Patent:
7375493, May 20, 2008
Filed:
Dec 12, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/733820
Inventors:
John Charles Calhoon - Woodinville WA, US
Leroy B. Keely - Portola Valley CA, US
William Mitchell - Medina WA, US
Leroy B. Keely - Portola Valley CA, US
William Mitchell - Medina WA, US
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H02J 7/00
US Classification:
320108, 320106
Abstract:
An inductive charging system transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil for a battery charger. Source current may be received in the battery charger and converted for charging a battery pack. A wireless communication arrangement may also provide for authentication of devices that are allowed by the source to be powered or otherwise charged.