Patents Assigned to Belkin International, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240025107Abstract: A machine including a base. The machine also can include a cradle configured to hold an electronic device. The machine further can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the electronic device. The machine also can include a lid hingedly attached to the base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: John Wadsworth, Eric Beaupre
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Patent number: 11856395Abstract: The present disclosure relates to setup of IoT network devices, and specifically to setup of multiple similar IoT devices at substantially the same time using joint authentication.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Jon Plummer, Matt Glidden, Douglas Edward McLaughlin
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Patent number: 11772320Abstract: An overlay applicator tray including a cradle including a device slot. The device slot is configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner is removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece aligns the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. The overlay applicator tray further can include a first pull tab on the adhesive release liner.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Eric A MacDonald, John Wadsworth, Mitchell Suckle, David A. Kleeman
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Patent number: 11700503Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining locations of devices using location data sources are provided. For example, a network device, method, and computer-program product may be provided. In one example, a method may include receiving, on a computing device, a request to locate a device, wherein the request includes an identifier of the device. The method may further include receiving a communication from the device, wherein the communication includes the identifier of the device, and obtaining a location of the device. The method may further include transmitting the location of the device and the identifier of the device to a server, wherein the server is configured to use the location of the device and the identifier of the device to send a response to the requestor of the request.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Jon Plummer, David Shao
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Publication number: 20230209617Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for interacting with an electronic device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to initiating action(s) using an interface configured to control operation of IoT devices. An example embodiment includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network, using the unique identifier to determine a resource bundle for the network device, the resource bundle defining an interface module for the network device, wherein the interface module is configured to display one or more interface elements usable to control the network device, and transmitting the resource bundle, wherein when the resource bundle is received, the resource bundle facilitates generating the interface module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Venkata Subba Rao Pathuri
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Publication number: 20230147889Abstract: A wireless charging module comprising a charging pad and a stand assembly hingedly coupled to the charging pad. In many embodiments, the stand assembly can include a top surface. The charging pad can be configured to be folded up or down relative to the top surface to wirelessly charge an electronic device in an upright position or a flat position, respectively, while the electronic device is located over the top surface. Further, the stand assembly can include an adjustable thickness. The stand assembly can be configured to cause a height of the charging pad to change, relative to a support surface for the charging module. Other embodiments are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Steven Lee Lane, Vincent Razo, John F. Wadsworth, David A. Kleeman, Paer Saangloef, Mitchell Suckle, Peter Schmidt
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Publication number: 20230097575Abstract: A controller system including a first controller including one or more input controls and a connector. The controller system also can include a second controller including one or more input controls and a connector. The controller system additionally can include a bridge including a first connector at a first end of the bridge, a second connector at a second end of the bridge, and one or more hub connectors between the first end and the second end of the bridge. Each of the first connector, the second connector, and the one or more hub connectors can be a first connector type. Each of the connectors of the first controller and the second controller can be a second connector type configured to connect in a positionally secure manner with the first connector type. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: John Norton, Rosanne Sanfilippo, Kenneth Mori, Steven Lane, Aaron Ka Hoo Poon, Stanley Cheung, Seung Hyun Lim, Eric Lee, Vijendra Nalwad, Glenn Arche
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Patent number: 11594124Abstract: Multipurpose systems can include networked devices configured to include microphones, motion sensors, video cameras, touchscreens, optical sensors, speakers, or other suitable devices. The networked devices can include networking capabilities that enable the networked device to communicate with target devices and other networked devices. A system of networked devices can identify a target location or a target device by analyzing audio signals received at microphones of the networked devices. For example, a plurality of networked devices can identify a particular networked device that is in closest proximity to a user by analyzing an audio intensity of an audio signal received at the plurality of networked devices. The identified networked device can serve as a master device that can control a state of target devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Brian Van Harlingen
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Publication number: 20220388233Abstract: An overlay applicator tray including a cradle including a device slot. The device slot is configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner is removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece aligns the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. The overlay applicator tray further can include a first pull tab on the adhesive release liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Eric A. MacDonald, John Wadsworth, Mitchell Suckle, David A. Kleeman
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Patent number: 11438939Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for interacting with an electronic device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to initiating action(s) using an interface configured to control operation of IoT devices. An example embodiment includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network, using the unique identifier to determine a resource bundle for the network device, the resource bundle defining an interface module for the network device, wherein the interface module is configured to display one or more interface elements usable to control the network device, and transmitting the resource bundle, wherein when the resource bundle is received, the resource bundle facilitates generating the interface module.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Venkata Subba Rao Pathuri
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Patent number: 11420381Abstract: A machine can include a base including a first cradle. The first cradle can include a device slot being configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine also can include an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base at a hinge. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine additionally can include a pulling piece movably attached to the base. The pulling piece can be configured to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay of the overlay applicator when the alignment piece is rotated relative to the base around the hinge from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Steven Lane, John Wadsworth
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Publication number: 20220232344Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining locations of devices using location data sources are provided. For example, a network device, method, and computer-program product may be provided. In one example, a method may include receiving, on a computing device, a request to locate a device, wherein the request includes an identifier of the device. The method may further include receiving a communication from the device, wherein the communication includes the identifier of the device, and obtaining a location of the device. The method may further include transmitting the location of the device and the identifier of the device to a server, wherein the server is configured to use the location of the device and the identifier of the device to send a response to the requestor of the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Jon Plummer, David Shao
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Publication number: 20220224599Abstract: Techniques for identifying a type of an electronic device using image data corresponding to the electronic device are provided. For example, a method may include receiving image data and textual data corresponding to an electronic device. The image data and textual data may be analyzed, and a type of the electronic device can be identified based on the analysis. Usage data associated with other electronic devices of the same type may be analyzed, and further processing may be performed based on the analysis of the usage data. In some embodiments, the further processing may include transmitting a message to a user device, the message including content related to usage of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Yong Kim
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Publication number: 20220201776Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for interacting with an electronic device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to initiating action(s) using an interface configured to control operation of IoT devices. An example embodiment includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network, using the unique identifier to determine a resource bundle for the network device, the resource bundle defining an interface module for the network device, wherein the interface module is configured to display one or more interface elements usable to control the network device, and transmitting the resource bundle, wherein when the resource bundle is received, the resource bundle facilitates generating the interface module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kim, Venkata Pathuri
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Patent number: 11234097Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining locations of devices using location data sources are provided. For example, a network device, method, and computer-program product may be provided. In one example, a method may include receiving, on a computing device, a request to locate a device, wherein the request includes an identifier of the device. The method may further include receiving a communication from the device, wherein the communication includes the identifier of the device, and obtaining a location of the device. The method may further include transmitting the location of the device and the identifier of the device to a server, wherein the server is configured to use the location of the device and the identifier of the device to send a response to the requestor of the request.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Jon Plummer, David Shao
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Publication number: 20210385141Abstract: Techniques are described for determining connectivity to a network device to optimize performance for controlling operation of one or more network devices. A computing device may determine connectivity to a network device to send a request for information to the network device. The computing device can determine whether it has access to a network (e.g., a wireless network), which includes the network device. The computing device may determine whether it has authorization to communicate with the network device on the network. Authorization may be based on the registration of the network device to communicate with the computing device. When the computing device can access the network and when the computing is authorized to communicate with the network device, communication (e.g., a request) may occur using the network or by direct transmission to the network device. Otherwise, the computing device may communicate with the network device using a remote network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Venkata Subba Rao Pathuri, Gursharan Sidhu
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Patent number: 11190400Abstract: Techniques for identifying a type of an electronic device using image data corresponding to the electronic device are provided. For example, a method may include receiving image data and textual data corresponding to an electronic device. The image data and textual data may be analyzed, and a type of the electronic device can be identified based on the analysis. Usage data associated with other electronic devices of the same type may be analyzed, and further processing may be performed based on the analysis of the usage data. In some embodiments, the further processing may include transmitting a message to a user device, the message including content related to usage of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Ryan Yong Kim
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Patent number: D1008176Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Paer Saangloef, Ken Mori, Mitchell Suckle, Oliver Seil, John Wadsworth, David Kleeman
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Patent number: D1008177Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ken Mori, Mitchell Suckle, Oliver Seil, John Wadsworth, David Kleeman
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Patent number: D1014407Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Tom Kwon, Mitchell Suckle, Oliver Seil, Steve Lane, David Kleeman