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Zilog, Inc.

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Manuel Aceves

Steven M Pope

Alan Grace

Michelle Leyden Li

An IrDA module is coupled to a tapped inductor and makes both IrDA and remote control (RC) transmissions. The IrDA module includes a transmitter LED and a field effect transistor (FET) switch. The inductor has a first lead, a second lead and a tap. The first lead is coupled to a battery voltage, and the tap is coupled through a resistor to the LED anode. The drain of the FET switch is coupled to both the LED cathode and the second lead of the inductor. The location of the tap on the inductor is chosen such that the voltage drop across the LED when the FET switch is turned on and before the inductor saturates results in a desired IrDA LED drive current without using current-limiting resistors that can dissipate power. After the inductor saturates, the voltage drop across the LED results in a larger RC LED drive current.

IrDA/RC transmitter circuit having low energy consumption

A Moving Vehicle Comfort, Security and Safety Signaling System is disclosed. The system may be available as a kit for installation on a conventional vehicle, or it may be integrated into the vehicle (e.g. within a bicycle frame). The system further includes an improved lighted indicator assembly to provide other vehicles and pedestrians with additional information regarding the driver/rider's intentions. The system may be voice-activated or activated by manual switches, or both. The system may further include an anti-theft device for detecting if the vehicle is jostled. Furthermore, the system, when configured for a bicycle, may include a water misting system for dispensing fine water spray onto the rider's face area. A kit for installation on existing bicycles utilizes flat circuit tape for interconnecting the electrical components.

Moving vehicle comfort, security and safety signaling system

An Integrated Electronics Workstation is disclosed. Also disclosed is a workstation that includes a housing with an integrated exhaust fan. The workstation further includes a plurality of other features, including a pair of adjustable arms and board grips mounted thereto for holding boards and/or wire while the board is being worked on. Still further, the workstation includes a soldering tool station, one or more wire spools, a light housing for illuminating the work area, a voltage measuring device, a power supply device, and a microscope and/or loupe.

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Manuel Aceves