This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Motorola Corporation. Active years: 1997-2008.
Location History:
- Pembroke Pines, FL (US) (2000 - 2004)
- Plantation, FL (US) (1997 - 2008)
- Fairfax, VA (US) (2007 - 2008)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1997-2008
Title: The Innovations of Patrick Joseph Doran
Introduction
Patrick Joseph Doran is a notable inventor based in Plantation, FL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of wireless communication and audio processing. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Doran's work has had a considerable impact on technology.
Latest Patents
One of Doran's latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for determining a timing offset for processing a multi-carrier signal." This invention involves a receiver that is a component in a wireless communication device. The receiver is designed to receive a multi-carrier communication signal and determine a timing offset. It comprises a controller that performs correlation on each of the sub-carriers in the multi-carrier signal to provide multiple timing offsets. A quality metric corresponding to each timing offset is used to select the best one, or alternatively, a set of timing offsets exceeding a threshold may be averaged for processing.
Another significant patent is "Pitch adaptive equalization for improved audio." This invention features a pitch adaptive circuit that includes an equalizer control circuit. The circuit evaluates the pitch of processed speech signals and selects an equalizer based on the pitch information. This selection improves audio quality automatically, without requiring user intervention.
Career Highlights
Doran is currently associated with Motorola Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing wireless communication and audio processing technologies.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Doran has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Richard B. Nicholls and Chin Pan Wong. These collaborations have contributed to the success of his inventions and the advancement of technology in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Patrick Joseph Doran's contributions to technology through his patents and innovations have made a lasting impact on wireless communication and audio processing. His work exemplifies the spirit of innovation and the importance of collaboration in advancing technology.