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Garritt W Foote

from Austin, TX
Age ~54
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Also known as:
Garritt Maha Foote, Garrite W Foote, Foote Garritt, Willi Foote Garritt, William Foote Garritt
Phone and address:
7116 Villa Maria Ln, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 251-3629
Related to:
Sarah L Glauber, 40Amani A Zewail, 45Mervat E Zewail, 76Maha Z Foote, 52
Connected to:
Alexis R Foote, 27Arnold E Foote, 83Bain A Foote, 47Bari Foote, 75Becky Foote, 51Brenda V Foote, 62Brent Foote, 67Cari G Foote, 60Carrie E Foote, 53Cecil E Foote, 61

Garritt Foote Phones & Addresses

  • 7116 Villa Maria Ln, Austin, TX 78759 (512) 251-3629
  • 14721 Bescott Dr, Austin, TX 78728
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 7116 Villa Maria Ln, Austin, TX 78759

Work

Company: National instruments Jul 1992 Position: Distinguished engineer

Education

Degree: Bachelors, Bachelor of Science School / High School: Caltech 1988 to 1992 Specialities: Electrical Engineering, Economics

Skills

Analog • Embedded Systems • Electronics • Circuit Design • Sensors • Data Acquisition • Hardware Architecture • Semiconductors • Fpga • Electrical Engineering • Firmware • Mixed Signal • Analog Circuit Design • Labview • Debugging • Pcb Design • Testing • Product Management • Engineering Management • Product Development • Software Engineering

Industries

Industrial Automation

Resumes

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Distinguished Engineer

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Location:
Austin, TX
Industry:
Industrial Automation
Work:
National Instruments
Distinguished Engineer
Education:
Caltech 1988 - 1992
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Economics
Skills:
Analog
Embedded Systems
Electronics
Circuit Design
Sensors
Data Acquisition
Hardware Architecture
Semiconductors
Fpga
Electrical Engineering
Firmware
Mixed Signal
Analog Circuit Design
Labview
Debugging
Pcb Design
Testing
Product Management
Engineering Management
Product Development
Software Engineering

Publications

Us Patents

Measurement System Including A Programmable Hardware Element And Measurement Modules That Convey Interface Information

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US Patent:
6823283, Nov 23, 2004
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/194952
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX
David Potter - Austin TX
James J. Truchard - Austin TX
Hugo A. Andrade - Austin TX
Joseph E. Peck - Round Rock TX
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 300
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations. A measurement module includes measurement circuitry for performing signal conditioning and/or signal conversion, and interface circuitry which provides an interface for the measurement circuitry. A carrier unit couples to the interface circuitry of the module. A computer system couples to the carrier unit and stores one or more hardware configuration programs. The interface circuitry communicates an interface protocol describing the interface, e. g. , to the carrier unit or the computer system. The computer system provides a hardware configuration program in response to the communicated interface protocol, and programs one or more programmable hardware elements on the carrier unit with the hardware configuration program. After being configured, the programmable hardware elements interface with the measurement module in accordance with the communicated interface protocol. The measurement module and the programmed carrier unit may perform together as a DAQ device, measurement device, and/or control device.

Measurement Module Interface Protocol Database And Registration System

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US Patent:
7165005, Jan 16, 2007
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/194927
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
702120, 702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for providing a measurement module (MM) interface for configuring a measurement system. The method includes creating a MM and one or more MM interface programs implementing respective MM interface protocols (MMIP) for the measurement module. An MMIP server is accessed and the MM registered with the MMIP server. The MM interface programs are stored on the MMIP server, where they are each downloadable from the MMIP server and usable to program a functional unit on a carrier unit, enabling the carrier unit to communicate with the MM in accordance with the respective MMIP. A MM is installed in the measurement system and provides ID to a carrier unit of the system. The MMIP server is accessed and, based on the ID, payment information, etc. , a MM interface program is downloaded and used to configure the carrier unit to enable communication with the MM in performing a task.

Programmable Hardware Element With Cartridge Controllers For Controlling Modular Cartridges That Convey Interface Information

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US Patent:
7366631, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:
Jun 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/759079
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

Configuring Programmable Hardware On A Device To Communicate With Cards Based On Id Information Of The Cards

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US Patent:
7512512, Mar 31, 2009
Filed:
Jun 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/759095
Inventors:
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

Measurement System With Modular Measurement Modules That Convey Interface Information

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US Patent:
7542867, Jun 2, 2009
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/195051
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

Compact Input Measurement Module

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US Patent:
7865326, Jan 4, 2011
Filed:
Aug 27, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/928383
Inventors:
Chris S. Johnson - Round Rock TX, US
Christopher D. White - Round Rock TX, US
Glen E. Clifton - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G01D 1/00
H05K 7/10
H05K 7/16
US Classification:
702127, 710301, 361727
Abstract:
In some embodiments, an input measurement module may be configured to insert into a slot of a carrier using alignment guide slots and corresponding guide projections. Clips on the input measurement module or the carrier may engage corresponding depressions to secure the input measurement module to the carrier. The clips may be spring-loaded. The input measurement module may include a first outer casing and a second outer casing coupled together around a circuit board that interfaces with a backplane of the carrier through a backplane connector.

Programmable Measurement System With Modular Measurement Modules That Convey Interface Information

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US Patent:
7881899, Feb 1, 2011
Filed:
Dec 22, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/341150
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.

Sampling Of Multiple Data Channels Using A Successive Approximation Register Converter

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US Patent:
8237598, Aug 7, 2012
Filed:
Jul 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/847592
Inventors:
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
Hector Rubio - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
H03M 1/34
US Classification:
341163, 341155, 341122
Abstract:
Provided is a method for performing analog to digital conversion of a plurality of analog signal channels. The method may comprise successively processing each analog signal channel of a plurality of analog signal channels. The processing of an analog signal channel of the plurality of analog signal channels may comprise: selecting the analog signal channel from the plurality of analog signal channels, generating an analog output signal corresponding to an analog input signal transmitted over the selected analog signal channel, and sampling the analog output signal using a successive approximation register (SAR) converter. Sampling the analog output signal using a SAR converter may comprise sampling the analog output signal a specific number of times to produce a respective plurality of digital samples corresponding to the selected analog input signal.
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