Mike Mehlman

Title: Mike Mehlman and the Virtual Temperature Sensor Patent.

Introduction

Mike Mehlman is an inventor associated with Mountain View, California, and Google Inc. His work includes a patent for a method that uses temperature readings inside a mobile computing device to help manage heat near its power connector.

Latest Patents

Mehlman is credited with 1 patent, titled “Virtual temperature sensor.” The patent describes receiving electrical power through a mobile device’s physical connector and calculating a virtual temperature value from the difference between readings from two temperature sensors. The sensor closer to the connector is compared with one farther away. If the calculated value indicates an overheating event, the device reduces the electrical current flowing through the connector.

Career Highlights

The patent highlights an approach to device thermal management that combines readings from multiple sensors rather than relying on a single temperature measurement. By using the difference between sensor readings to detect potential overheating, the method can help a mobile device respond by limiting current through its power connector.

Collaborations

Mehlman’s listed coworker is Teyuan Wang. The patent information provided identifies Google Inc. as the company associated with his work.

Conclusion

Mike Mehlman’s “Virtual temperature sensor” patent describes a sensor-based method for detecting overheating and reducing current through a mobile device’s power connector.