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Michael J Contour

from Loveland, CO
Age ~65
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Also known as:
Michael Joseph Contour, Michael Joseph Te Contour, Michael Te Contour, Mike J Contour, Mlchael Contour, Michael Cantour
Related to:
David L Contour, 90Danielle Debenedittis, 44Jillian Byrd, 46James Ratel, 82Elizabeth Ratel
Connected to:
Ameet M Contractor, 48Paul H Contractor, 72Victor A Contract, 56Yusuf I Contractor, 79Daniel A Contrafatto, 105Erin S Contrady, 59Nancy D Contrada, 64Rosemarie E Contrada, 86Mike Contrastano, 44Peter A Contrastano, 66

Michael Contour Phones & Addresses

  • Loveland, CO
  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 726 Avocado Pt, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-4614
  • 6975 Stoney Point Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018 (858) 442-1019
  • San Diego, CA
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Durango, CO
  • Mesa, AZ

Work

Company: Valcom inc Jun 2016 Position: Director of engineering

Education

Degree: Bachelors, Bachelor of Science School / High School: Devry University 1982 to 1983 Specialities: Electrical Engineering

Skills

Embedded Systems • Product Management • Mobile Devices • Telecommunications • Wireless Technologies • Wireless • Integration • Rf • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Systems Engineering • Electrical Hardware Engineer • Product Development • Cellular Communications • System Architecture • Wifi • Mobile Communications • Radio Frequency • Code Division Multiple Access Method • Mobile Technology • Technical Leadership • Product Lifecycle Management • Consumer Electronics • Architecture • Program Management • Systems Design • Strategy • Debugging • Agile Methodologies • Hardware Architecture • Engineering Management • Go To Market Strategy • Engineering • Research and Development

Ranks

Certificate: Communications Theory and Signal Processing

Industries

Telecommunications

Resumes

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Director Of Engineering

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Location:
3520 south West Ct west, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Industry:
Telecommunications
Work:
Valcom Inc
Director of Engineering
Qualcomm Feb 1992 - 2010
Senior Director of Engineering
Qualcomm 2002 - 2006
Director of Engineering
Qualcomm 1997 - 2001
Senior Staff Engineer and Manager
Education:
Devry University 1982 - 1983
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering University of California, Los Angeles 1977 - 1981
Skills:
Embedded Systems
Product Management
Mobile Devices
Telecommunications
Wireless Technologies
Wireless
Integration
Rf
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Systems Engineering
Electrical Hardware Engineer
Product Development
Cellular Communications
System Architecture
Wifi
Mobile Communications
Radio Frequency
Code Division Multiple Access Method
Mobile Technology
Technical Leadership
Product Lifecycle Management
Consumer Electronics
Architecture
Program Management
Systems Design
Strategy
Debugging
Agile Methodologies
Hardware Architecture
Engineering Management
Go To Market Strategy
Engineering
Research and Development
Certifications:
Communications Theory and Signal Processing
University of California, San Diego

Publications

Us Patents

Compact Display Unit

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US Patent:
8140137, Mar 20, 2012
Filed:
Sep 11, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/519319
Inventors:
Michael Joseph Contour - Del Mar CA, US
Daniel Alexander van Oosten Slingeland - San Deigo CA, US
Paul Michael Banasik - Lewisville NC, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
H04M 1/00
H04M 11/00
H04B 1/38
US Classification:
4555759, 455 73, 455403
Abstract:
A compact display unit that includes a mobile application server. The mobile application server is mounted in the vehicle for receipt and transmission of communications. The mobile application server is operatively connected to the compact display unit. The compact display unit presents to a vehicle operator a range of pre-selected permissive communications between the vehicle and a remote server by a vehicle operator during operation of the vehicle. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure, but this abstract is not to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of any claim.

Hardware Continuity Loop For Preventing Vehicle Misappropriation

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US Patent:
8508352, Aug 13, 2013
Filed:
Aug 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/376752
Inventors:
William Von Novak - San Diego CA, US
Michael Joseph Contour - San Diego CA, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
B60Q 1/00
US Classification:
340439, 340540, 3404263, 3404261, 340652, 324539
Abstract:
The specification and drawing figures describe and show a hardware continuity loop that is installable in a vehicle for preventing vehicle misappropriation. In one embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes a plurality of cables that is operatively connected across selected components of a mobile computing platform, and a relay for controlling vehicle response to an attempted vehicle misappropriation. In another embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes as detection circuit located in the mobile application server adapted to process a signal on sensing vehicle misappropriation, a plurality of programmable general purpose modules, and one or more low side drivers, for causing a vehicle response to attempted vehicle misappropriation.

Vehicle Identification System

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US Patent:
20080065692, Mar 13, 2008
Filed:
Sep 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/521976
Inventors:
Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros - San Diego CA, US
Michael Joseph Contour - Del Mar CA, US
David P. Volpi - Elverson PA, US
Jeffrey Charles Farmer - San Diego CA, US
Philippe Bergman - San Diego CA, US
Sapna P. Mehta - San Diego CA, US
Nashina Asaria Bacorn - San Diego CA, US
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
7071041
Abstract:
The specification and drawing figures describe and show a vehicle identification system that includes a programmable application for database management of a plurality of customer-specific vehicle descriptors. The vehicle identification system also includes a mobile computing platform in a mobile satellite communications system adapted to operatively associate the customer-specific vehicle descriptors with a vehicle.

Routing Drivers To Trailers Effectively

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US Patent:
20090082962, Mar 26, 2009
Filed:
Sep 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/858876
Inventors:
Frederick Duke Kim - Carlsbad CA, US
Thomas Francis Doyle - San Diego CA, US
Michael Joseph Contour - Del Mar CA, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
G01C 21/34
US Classification:
701213
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for locating a specific asset using navigation technology or specific signaling capabilities. This system improves a driver's productivity by providing location information or signals to a driver to assist him in locating a specific trailer. An embodiment includes a system for navigating/routing drivers to their assigned trailer, using GPS, and Navigation technology. Another embodiment includes an audio and/or visual signal from a specific trailer activated by a driver seeking the location of the specific trailer.

System And Method For Providing Multiple User Interfaces

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US Patent:
20100257475, Oct 7, 2010
Filed:
Apr 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/419757
Inventors:
ALLEN W. SMITH - San Diego CA, US
Per O. Nielsen - Chula Vista` CA, US
Michael J. Contour - Del Mar CA, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
G06F 3/048
US Classification:
715771
Abstract:
A system and method for providing multiple interfaces is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-interface vehicular entertainment system is disclosed, the system comprising a receiver configured to receive audiovisual content via a wireless broadcast, a first interface configured to i) render the audiovisual content, ii) receive input from a first input device, and iii) display a first graphical user interface responsive to input from the first input device, and a second interface configured to i) render the audiovisual content, ii) receive input from a second input device, and iii) display a second graphical user interface responsive to input from the second input device.

Vehicle Identification System

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US Patent:
20110106800, May 5, 2011
Filed:
Jan 7, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/986829
Inventors:
Alfonso ESPINOSA de los MONTEROS - San Diego CA, US
Michael Joseph Contour - Del Mar CA, US
David P. Volpi - Elverson PA, US
Jeffery Charles Farmer - San Diego CA, US
Philippe Bergman - San Diego CA, US
Sapna P. Mehta - San Diego CA, US
Nashina Asaria Bacom - San Diego CA, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
G06F 17/30
US Classification:
707736, 707E17008
Abstract:
The specification and drawing figures describe and show a vehicle identification system that includes a programmable application for database management of a plurality of customer-specific vehicle descriptors. The vehicle identification system also includes a mobile computing platform in a mobile satellite communications system adapted to operatively associate the customer-specific vehicle descriptors with a vehicle.

Compact Display Unit

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US Patent:
20120184201, Jul 19, 2012
Filed:
Mar 20, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/424992
Inventors:
Michael Joseph Contour - San Diego CA, US
Daniel Alexander Van Oosten Slingeland - San Diego CA, US
Paul Michael Banasik - Lweisville NC, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED - San Diego CA
International Classification:
H04H 20/71
G10L 13/08
H04W 4/00
H04W 88/02
US Classification:
455 305, 455418, 704260, 704E13011
Abstract:
A compact display unit including a mobile application server. The mobile application server is mounted in the vehicle for receipt and transmission of communications. The mobile application server is operatively connected to the compact display unit. The compact display unit presents to a vehicle operator a plurality of pre-selected permissive communications for intercommunication between the vehicle and a remote base station located outside of the vehicle. A touch screen connects to the monitor and presents the programmed permissible communication options to the vehicle operator. The permissible communications options are capable of being masked by the remote base station, and cannot be unmasked by the vehicle operator.

Optimizing Audio Processing Functions By Dynamically Compensating For Variable Distances Between Speaker(S) And Microphone(S) In An Accessory Device

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US Patent:
20130156207, Jun 20, 2013
Filed:
Oct 31, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/664639
Inventors:
Michael Joseph Contour - San Diego CA, US
Eric S. Mattis - San Diego CA, US
Joseph Robert Fitzgerald - San Diego CA, US
Kwokleung Chan - San Diego CA, US
Assignee:
QUALCOMM Incorporated - San Diego CA
International Classification:
H04B 7/26
US Classification:
381 57, 381 80
Abstract:
An accessory device having multiple speakers and/or microphones to perform a number of audio functions, for use with mobile devices, are provided. The audio transducers (e.g., microphones and/or speakers) may be housed in one or more extendable and/or rotationally adjustable arms. To compensate for the unwanted signal feedback between the speakers and microphones, acoustic echo cancellation may be implemented to determine the proper distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. Acoustic echo cancellation removes the echo from voice communications to improve the quality of the sound. The removal of the unwanted signals captured by the microphones may be accomplished by characterizing the audio signal paths from the speakers to the microphones (speaker-to-microphone path distance profile), including the distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones. The optimal distance and relative location between the speakers and microphones is provided to the user to optimize performance.
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