Apparatus and method for generating fine timing from coarse timing source

A method of generating at least one pulse based on an input, comprising:

• generating an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• generating a current;
• generating a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• and
• generating the at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage.

An apparatus for generating at least one pulse based on an input, comprising

• means for generating an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• means for generating a current;
• means for generating a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• and
• means for generating the at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage.

A computer program product for generating at least one pulse based on an input, comprising:

• a computer readable medium comprising codes executable by at least one computer to:
• generate an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• generate a current;
• generate a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• and
• generate the at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage.

A headset for wireless communications, comprising:

• a first generator adapted to generate an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• a second generator adapted to generate a current;
• a third generator adapted to generate a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• a fourth generator adapted to generate at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage;
• a transducer adapted to generate sensed data;
• and
• a transmitter adapted to transmit the sensed data in response to the at least one pulse generated by the fourth generator.

A watch for wireless communications, comprising:

• a first generator adapted to generate an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• a second generator adapted to generate a current;
• a third generator adapted to generate a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• a fourth generator adapted to generate the at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage;
• a receiver adapted to receive a signal in response to the at least one pulse generated by the fourth generator;
• and
• a display adapted to provide a visual output based on the signal.

A medical device for wireless communications, comprising:

• a first generator adapted to generate an offset voltage as a function of the input;
• a second generator adapted to generate a current;
• a third generator adapted to generate a ramp voltage having an initial value as a function of the offset voltage and a slope as a function of the current;
• a fourth generator adapted to generate at least one pulse in response to the ramp voltage substantially reaching a threshold voltage;
• a sensor adapted to generate sensed data;
• and
• a transmitter adapted to transmit the sensed data in response to the at least one pulse generated by the fourth generator.