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Alan H Starkie

from Los Gatos, CA
Age ~76
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Also known as:
Alan Te Starkie, Alan A Starkie
Phone and address:
75 Old Orchard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-6668
Related to:
Jeana N Starkie, 46Sherrie Starkie, 67Stewart R Knudsen, 98Steven J Knudsen, 65Chong S Shaw, 80Harold B Shaw, 95Sherrie R Knudsen, 67Michael H Shaw, 70Shawn E Stires, 49Susan Ziegert, 65Lynne A Starkie, 78Lisa J Starkie, 52Joyce D Shaw, 89Verna J Knudsen, 93Greg Shaw, 66Monte G Shaw, 64Patricia J Maguire, 71
Connected to:
Amanda J Starkie, 39Heather C Starkie, 30Judith Starkin, 78Brandi S StarkleyPamela A Starkle, 63Scott L Starkle, 46Aaron M Starkman, 37Andreas StarkmannFay Starkman, 67

Alan Starkie Phones & Addresses

  • 75 Old Orchard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 353-6668 (408) 353-4920
  • 21568 Alma Ct, Los Gatos, CA 95033
  • Campbell, CA
  • 1586 Camden Oaks Ct, San Jose, CA 95124
  • Modesto, CA
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 75 Old Orchard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 353-6668

Work

Company: Exponent Position: Senior electrical engineer

Education

School / High School: Loughborough University 1966 to 1970

Emails

a***[email protected]

Industries

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Resumes

Resumes

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Location:
149 Commonwealth Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Work:
Exponent
senior electrical engineer
Exponent Failure Analysis Associates since 2004
Senior scientist
Diablo Research 1996 - 2000
Staff Engineer
Education:
Loughborough University 1966 - 1970

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Alan Starkie
President
UNITED BRAILLE, INC
Mfg Assistive Devices for The Visually Impaired
75 Old Orch Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-4920

Publications

Us Patents

Method And Apparatus For Determining Cloth And Fluid Motion In A Washing Machine

US Patent:
7814597, Oct 19, 2010
Filed:
Jul 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/780087
Inventors:
John Michael Fife - Menlo Park CA, US
Joseph F. Rakow - San Francisco CA, US
Alan H. Starkie - Los Gatos CA, US
Assignee:
Whirlpool Corporation - Benton Harbor MI
International Classification:
D06F 39/00
US Classification:
8159, 68 1201, 68 1202, 68212
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for measuring and recording conditions inside a chamber containing cloth items and fluid is provided. The method involves placement of contact sensors inside a wash chamber that can detect contact with a target cloth. The method also involves placement of rotation sensors for determining the position of rotating components within the washer. The method also involves installation of friction sensors that can measure forces between cloth items and the surfaces of the wash chamber. The method also involves installation of a fluid flow sensing system to determine the direction of fluid flow in the washer. All or some of the aforementioned signals are communicated from instruments within the washer to an external computer and may be converted to spatial locations for the impeller, target cloth and basket. Video may be recorded and combined with the sensor data to develop a more complete picture of cloth motion.

Digital Phase Selection System For Signal Multipliers

US Patent:
47093757, Nov 24, 1987
Filed:
Oct 18, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/543095
Inventors:
Michael A. Robinton - Palo Alto CA
Alan H. Starkie - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Robinton Products, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H04B 1406
US Classification:
375 27
Abstract:
Phase adjustment techniques are disclosed for use with signal multipliers and the like. A system and method is disclosed for producing selected phase relationship product values in signals which are to be multiplied electronically. In one embodiment, a signal is modulated and then delayed in time by digital shifter prior to multiplication with a second signal. Techniques are disclosed for producing any desired time delay by digital shifter. A system for producing a phase lead in a modulated signal is also disclosed.

Delta-Sigma Pulse Modulator With Offset Compensation

US Patent:
45423547, Sep 17, 1985
Filed:
Aug 1, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/518820
Inventors:
Michael A. Robinton - Palo Alto CA
Alan H. Starkie - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Robinton Products, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H03K 1303
H03K 1322
US Classification:
332 11D
Abstract:
A modulator is provided for converting an analog input to an output pulse train having an average amplitude proportional to the input signal. The modulator circuit employs delta-minus-sigma modulation in which the output pulse train controls the selection of reference signals which exactly balance the input signal, over time. Instantaneous differences between the reference signals and the input signal are accumulated and measured by an integrator/comparator circuit. A high level of accuracy is achieved in the integrator/comparator because the system employs offset compensation to correct for voltage offset in one or more of the operational amplifiers. Several embodiments of the offset compensation system are disclosed. A method of modulation is also disclosed.

Analog-To Digital Converter And Method

US Patent:
45730377, Feb 25, 1986
Filed:
Aug 1, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/518832
Inventors:
Michael A. Robinton - Palo Alto CA
Alan H. Starkie - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Robinton Products, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H03K 1302
US Classification:
340347NT
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for producing digital signals proportional to selected parameters of an input signal supplied to a modulator. The modulated output of the modulator is supplied to a delaying bistable circuit, and both the original output and the delayed output are then supplied to a gate, together with a clocking signal. The output of the gate includes pulses only when the modulated signal and the delayed modulated signal are simultaneously at the same level. As such, the digital output of the gate is a representation of the amount by which one level of the modulated signal exceeds the other, and is directly proportional to the magnitude of one polarity of the signal input to the modulator. Techniques are described for extracting digital signals proportional to the magnitudes of both the positive and negative half waves of the input signal, full waveform magnitude, and waveform offset and polarity.

Pulse Width Modulated Controlled Induction Motor

US Patent:
6329785, Dec 11, 2001
Filed:
Feb 29, 2000
Appl. No.:
9/515943
Inventors:
Alan Starkie - Los Altos CA
Nickolas G. Vrionis - Los Altos CA
Assignee:
Gas Research Institute - Chicago IL
International Classification:
H02P 528
US Classification:
318811
Abstract:
A commercial application for a four-step switching PWM single phase AC controller for a load such as an induction motor or the like has a digital microcontroller for PWM signal generation and enhanced MOSFET switching control, and provides a multiplicity of discrete speed settings to make any single phase AC driven device easily and cheaply converted to efficient variable speed operation. Only two MOSFET gate drive optocouplers are provided on the high side of line voltage for reduced cost. Series transistors are programed to be left full on at maximum motor speed for increased efficiency. Current limit and under voltage sensing for fault protection are provided.

Automatic Compensation Circuit For Use With Analog Multiplier

US Patent:
46085335, Aug 26, 1986
Filed:
Jun 22, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/506675
Inventors:
Alan H. Starkie - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
G06G 716
US Classification:
324142
Abstract:
An automatic compensation circuit for use with an analog multiplier is disclosed. At regular intervals at least one input to the analog multiplier is constrained to be zero for a short time. During this time a sample and hold circuit retains the pre-existing output voltage and a feedback circuit is activated which adjusts the output voltage of the multiplier to zero, thereby providing an accurate multiplied or product signal, typically representing power consumption, which is adjusted or compensated for the effects of any internal errors occurring within the analog multiplier.
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