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Hillsboro, OR, United States of America

Wayne Proefrock

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Power Management. Top assignee: Intel Corporation. Active years: 2007-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wayne Proefrock. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wayne-proefrock

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 52.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 64(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 56,394 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Battery Charger
Energy Harvesters
Power Management
Voltage Regulators
User Input Interface
Low Power States
Power Delivery
Universal Charger
Audio Data Buffering
Dynamic Energy Capacity
Charging System
Notification Generation
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10326293 - Control of output power of a battery charger for charging a battery of an electronic device from an energy source (2019-06-18),
2. 10224743 - Power self-identifying energy harvesters (2019-03-05),
3. 9798367 - Controlling supply of power to computing devices with dynamically variable energy capacity (2017-10-24),
4. 9710422 - Low cost low overhead serial interface for power management and other ICs (2017-07-18),
5. 9490701 - Techniques for reducing switching noise and improving transient response in voltage regulators (2016-11-08),
6. 9287702 - Universal power interface (2016-03-15),
7. 9281699 - Electronic device to be powered by alternative power source (2016-03-08),
8. 9184627 - Charging system for electronic device (2015-11-10),
9. 9166434 - Universal charger (2015-10-20),
10. 8826417 - Providing a user input interface prior to initiation of an operating system (2014-09-02),
11. 8285557 - Apparatus, system and method for buffering audio data to allow low power states in a processing system during audio playback (2012-10-09),
12. 8212542 - Load adaptive power delivery (2012-07-03),
13. 7849301 - Providing a user input interface prior to initiation of an operating system (2010-12-07),
14. 7778838 - Apparatus, system and method for buffering audio data to allow low power states in a processing system during audio playback (2010-08-17),
15. 7667447 - Load adaptive power delivery (2010-02-23),

Title: Wayne Proefrock: Innovator in Energy Solutions

Introduction

Wayne Proefrock is a notable inventor based in Hillsboro, OR (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of energy solutions, holding a total of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of electronic devices through innovative battery charging technologies.

Latest Patents

Wayne's latest patents include groundbreaking technologies such as the "Control of output power of a battery charger for charging a battery of an electronic device from an energy source." This invention allows an electronic device to optimize its battery charging process by adjusting the output power based on real-time voltage and current values. Another significant patent is "Power self-identifying energy harvesters," which describes systems that enable mobile devices to harness energy from their environment effectively. This technology includes sensors that measure environmental conditions to enhance the energy harvesting process.

Career Highlights

Wayne Proefrock is currently employed at Intel Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work at Intel has positioned him as a key player in the advancement of energy-efficient solutions for electronic devices.

Collaborations

Wayne has collaborated with talented coworkers such as Lilly Huang and Krishnan Ravichandran, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Wayne Proefrock's contributions to energy solutions through his patents and work at Intel Corporation highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovative approaches to battery charging and energy harvesting continue to influence the development of electronic devices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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