Quentin Wheeler

Title: Quentin Wheeler: Inventor of a Sleep-Mode Music Player for Electronic Devices.

Introduction

Quentin Wheeler is an inventor associated with Glendale, California, and Disney Enterprises, Inc. His patent describes a way for a music player on a video game console or other electronic device to continue playing music while other game modules enter a sleep state.

Latest Patents

Wheeler is credited with 1 patent: “Music Player for Video Game Consoles and Electronic Devices Operable in Sleep or Power-Saving Modes.” The invention uses a game cartridge containing a program that displays available game modules, including a jukebox module. After the user selects the music player, it plays digital music files through the device’s audio output.

The method also responds to a sleep-mode signal, which may be triggered when a magnetic sensor detects that a housing or lid has closed. In response, the game modules other than the music player enter a sleep state, allowing music playback to continue while those modules are paused.

Career Highlights

The patent highlights Wheeler’s work on combining music playback with power-saving functionality in electronic devices. Its design allows users to listen to stored digital music without keeping other game functions active.

Collaborations

Wheeler’s listed coworkers include Daniel J. Tyrell and Derek Dutilly. The patent is associated with Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Conclusion

Quentin Wheeler’s patent presents a practical approach to uninterrupted music playback by allowing a device’s music module to remain active while other game modules enter sleep mode.