Patents by Inventor Andrew Bick

Andrew Bick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8312373
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a processing unit configured to monitor a quality of user performance in selecting one or more selectable items that are presented on a display. The processing unit is further configured to cause the one or more selectable items to be presented on the display in a modified arrangement based at least in part on the quality of user performance in respectively selecting the one or more selectable items. For example, the processing unit can be configured to cause the selectable items to be presented in a modified arrangement based at least in part on noted frequency of user error in respectively selecting the selectable items and/or on noted rate of user selection in respectively selecting the selectable items. Also provided are corresponding methods and computer program products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Kraft, Peter Dam Nielsen, Gregory Steeves, Simon Quainton, Andrew Bick
  • Patent number: 7982715
    Abstract: A user input section for an electronic device including a keypad display, a key, and a sheet member. The keypad display is adapted to change display of indicia on the keypad display between at least two different display modes. The key has a user depressible top section located above the display and a bottom section extending below the display. The sheet member includes a main section and a key support section connected to the main section by a living hinge. The main section is substantially stationarily connected to the keypad display. The key is connected to the key support section such that the key is adapted to move relative to the keypad display and the main section with rotation of the living hinge of the sheet member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Simon Lawton, Andrew Bick, James Eldon
  • Publication number: 20100178955
    Abstract: A mobile device (1) has a housing with an operating face (13) and at least one other surface area. The operating face includes a display screen and a keypad. The user interface further includes a navigational device. The navigational device (10) is placed in said other surface area of the housing of the mobile device and can be placed at an edge or a corner of the housing of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Strawn, Gregory Steeves, Andrew Bick
  • Patent number: 7620174
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a body portion and input means in the form of a touchpad. The touchpad is movable between a first relative position where it operates in a first mode, and a second relative position where it operates in a second mode. The touchpad is capable of receiving input data from one or both of its operational surfaces, so providing greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Bick
  • Publication number: 20090219260
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a body portion and input means in the form of a touchpad. The touchpad is movable between a first relative position where it operates in a first mode, and a second relative position where it operates in a second mode. The touchpad is capable of receiving input data from one or both of its operational surfaces, so providing greater flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Bick
  • Publication number: 20090106694
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a processing unit configured to monitor a quality of user performance in selecting one or more selectable items that are presented on a display. The processing unit is further configured to cause the one or more selectable items to be presented on the display in a modified arrangement based at least in part on the quality of user performance in respectively selecting the one or more selectable items. For example, the processing unit can be configured to cause the selectable items to be presented in a modified arrangement based at least in part on noted frequency of user error in respectively selecting the selectable items and/or on noted rate of user selection in respectively selecting the selectable items. Also provided are corresponding methods and computer program products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Christian Kraft, Peter Dam Nielsen, Gregory Steeves, Simon Quainton, Andrew Bick
  • Publication number: 20080150767
    Abstract: A user input section for an electronic device including a keypad display, a key, and a sheet member. The keypad display is adapted to change display of indicia on the keypad display between at least two different display modes. The key has a user depressible top section located above the display and a bottom section extending below the display. The sheet member includes a main section and a key support section connected to the main section by a living hinge. The main section is substantially stationarily connected to the keypad display. The key is connected to the key support section such that the key is adapted to move relative to the keypad display and the main section with rotation of the living hinge of the sheet member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Simon Lawton, Andrew Bick, James Eldon