John Kilpatrick

Title: John Kilpatrick and Programmable Transmitter Architecture

Introduction

John Kilpatrick is an inventor associated with Lexington, Massachusetts, and Bitwave Semiconductor, Inc. His patent work addresses programmable transmitter design for wireless communication systems.

Latest Patents

Kilpatrick is credited with 1 patent: “Programmable Transmitter Architecture for Non-Constant and Constant Envelope Modulation.” The invention describes transmitter architectures that support both constant-envelope and non-constant-envelope modulation while providing local-oscillator carrier frequencies across multiple frequency bands. This flexibility can help a transmitter meet the requirements of different communication standards.

In one example, a programmable frequency synthesizer works with multiple transmitter components and a microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the synthesizer’s carrier frequency and sends digital signals that switch selected transmitter components on or off according to the operating mode. This arrangement enables the transmitter to support both modulation types.

Career Highlights

Kilpatrick’s patent reflects work on adaptable transmitter architectures, combining frequency control with configurable hardware components. The disclosed design aims to make a single transmitter platform suitable for a range of operating modes and frequency bands.

Collaborations

The provided information lists Jose Bohorquez and Joel L. Dawson as Kilpatrick’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration.

Conclusion

John Kilpatrick’s patent presents a programmable approach to transmitter design that supports multiple modulation schemes and frequency bands, highlighting the value of adaptable architectures in wireless communications.