Patents by Inventor Annette Wagner
Annette Wagner 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).
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Patent number: 7475349Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: 7167728Abstract: A portable telephone provides a graphical user interface (GUI) using a high-resolution display. The GUI provides a Universal Mailbox for storing both electronic mail and voicemail messages, either of which can be accessed by a user from the same display screen. An automatic reply feature allows a user to initiate an outgoing reply to a received message with the touch of a button. For a reply to a voicemail message, the GUI accesses Caller ID information to automatically identify and dial out to the phone number of the sender of the original message. For an electronic mail reply, the GUI automatically displays a reply form addressed to the source address. Reply forms may be generic, custom designed for a specific source address, or provided by the sender. An advanced call control feature automatically checks an outgoing telephone number against a database to determine whether the phone number is currently appropriate.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Jeffrey Herman, Herbert Jellinek, Susan Booker
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Publication number: 20050202385Abstract: A method and system for handling access to media content that is requested by a wireless device is provided. The method includes accessing, through a wireless device, a media provider over a wireless network. Then, the method includes selecting a first screen of the media provider. The first screen identifying a first storefront that defines a first type of media and associated selections of that first type of media. The method further includes downloading a first of the associated selections of that first type of media to a local buffer of the wireless device. The downloading is triggered automatically when the first screen is selected, and the first of the associated selections is displayed as available for sampling while a remainder of the associated selections continue to download to the local buffer. And, the remainder of the associated selections continue to download only while the first screen is selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Coward, Annette Wagner
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Publication number: 20050132291Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Simister
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Patent number: 6871323Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: 6817753Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for the in-situ preparation of cosmetic formulations which has a micromixer. This micromixer can be connected to one or more stock chambers.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft MIT Beschraenkter HaftungInventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjürgen Driller, Jutta Zur Lange, Annette Wagner
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Patent number: 6600496Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: 6590595Abstract: An intuitive scrolling feedback mechanism is provided to enable novice and infrequent computer users to understand and to utilize the scrolling functionality offered by a computing device. Scrolling feedback is provided by displaying a portion of a set of information in a display area. In addition, a control region is displayed, comprising one or more activable controls. These controls, when activated by a user via a user interface, cause a different portion of the set of information to be displayed in the display area. In addition, a status region is displayed, comprising a plurality of location indicators. A subset of the location indicators is displayed in a first manner (e.g. a darker color), while the remainder of the location indicators is displayed in a second and different manner (e.g. a lighter color). The subset of the indicators is determined based upon the portion of the set of information that is currently being displayed in the display region.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Osana Tishkova, Richard Berlin, Fazeel Mufti
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Patent number: 6570594Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention improve display systems by providing a non-intrusive user interface where an application displays data in a designated area of a display screen that otherwise hides the data from view. The designated area contains at least one control element that, when selectively triggered, invokes a particular operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Annette Wagner
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Publication number: 20030048693Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for the in-situ preparation of cosmetic formulations which has a micromixer. This micromixer can be connected to one or more stock chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjurgen Driller, Jutta Zur Lange, Annette Wagner
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Publication number: 20020151599Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations in solid or liquid form comprising isoquercitrin as a natural flavonoid, which is present therein as a light protection filter and/or antiviral substance. The invention relates to both cosmetic and medicinal formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 1999Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: HERWIG BUCHHOLZ, ANNETTE WAGNER, CHRISTINE KRAUS, JERZEY D. MEDUSKI
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Publication number: 20020056090Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: 6335736Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for a television set-top box which includes a web browser. The set-top box has an Internet data connection and is controlled from user inputs entered through a remote control device. The GUI generates menu screens that are superimposed over conventional television video images, so that the user can view browser graphics generated by the GUI while viewing television images in the background. The GUI further provides animated on-screen notifications of the presence of interactive content, such as hypertext links to World Wide Web pages, which may be associated with television content currently being received. The GUI can also provide animated on-screen notifications of other events, such as previously-specified dates and times or the end of a television commercial. A main menu screen includes function buttons which appear to slide back and forth. A two-state progress indicator indicates that a download is in progress and the degree of completeness of a download.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: 6300967Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for providing feedback to the user of a graphical user interface using visual and operational clues. In an embodiment of the invention, the user is provided visual clues that inform the user in what direction the display area can be scrolled. The display area may contain a list, a text box, a pop-up menu or any kind of data. Operational clues help the user determine what actions move the list and what actions do not move the list. The invention can be implemented in the form of a list. A list is comprised of one or more fields. At the top of the list and at the bottom of the list is a blank space that functions as one of the visual clues. The purpose of the blank space is to inform the user they are at the top of the list and cannot scroll any further up or that they are at the bottom of the list and cannot scroll any further down. Another form of visual clue is provided through the use of partially visible fields.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Osana Tishkova, Michael Arent, Richard Berlin, Fazeel Mufti
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Patent number: 6282435Abstract: A portable telephone provides a graphical user interface (GUI) using a high-resolution display. The GUI provides a Universal Mailbox for storing both electronic mail and voicemail messages, either of which can be accessed by a user from the same display screen. An automatic reply feature allows a user to initiate an outgoing reply to a received message with the touch of a button. For a reply to a voicemail message, the GUI accesses Caller ID information to automatically identify and dial out to the phone number of the sender of the original message. For an electronic mail reply, the GUI automatically displays a reply form addressed to the source address. Reply forms may be generic, custom designed for a specific source address, or provided by the sender. An advanced call control feature automatically checks an outgoing telephone number against a database to determine whether the phone number is currently appropriate.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Sun Microsytems Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Jeffrey Herman, Herbert Jellinek, Susan Booker
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Patent number: 6256516Abstract: A portable telephone provides a graphical user interface (GUI) using a high-resolution display. The GUI provides a Universal Mailbox for storing both electronic mail and voicemail messages, either of which can be accessed by a user from the same display screen. An automatic reply feature allows a user to initiate an outgoing reply to a received message with the touch of a button. For a reply to a voicemail message, the GUI accesses Caller ID information to automatically identify and dial out to the phone number of the sender of the original message. For an electronic mail reply, the GUI automatically displays a reply form addressed to the source address. Reply forms may be generic, custom designed for a specific source address, or provided by the sender. An advanced call control feature automatically checks a destination telephone number against a database to determine whether the phone number is currently appropriate for the party to be called .Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Jeffrey Herman, Herbert Jellinek, Susan Booker
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Patent number: 6169911Abstract: A portable telephone provides a graphical user interface (GUI) using a high-resolution display. The GUI provides a Universal Mailbox for storing both electronic mail and voicemail messages, either of which can be accessed by a user from the same display screen. An automatic reply feature allows a user to initiate an outgoing reply to a received message with the touch of a button. For a reply to a voicemail message, the GUI accesses Caller ID information to automatically identify and dial out to the phone number of the sender of the original message. For an electronic mail reply, the GUI automatically displays a reply form addressed to the source address. Reply forms may be generic, custom designed for a specific source address, or provided by the sender. An advanced call control feature automatically checks an outgoing telephone number against a database to determine whether the phone number is currently appropriate.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Jeffrey Herman, Herbert Jellinek, Susan Booker
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Patent number: 6061063Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for providing feedback to the user of a graphical user interface using visual and operational clues. In an embodiment of the invention, the user is provided visual clues that inform the user in what direction the display area can be scrolled. The display area may contain a list, a text box, a pop-up menu or any kind of data. Operational clues help the user determine what actions move the list and what actions do not move the list. The invention can be implemented in the form of a list. A list is comprised of one or more fields. At the top of the list and at the bottom of the list is a blank space that functions as one of the visual clues. The purpose of the blank space is to inform the user they are at the top of the list and cannot scroll any further up or that they are at the bottom of the list and cannot scroll any further down. Another form of visual clue is provided through the use of partially visible fields.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, Osana Tishkova, Michael Arent, Richard Berlin, Fazeel Mufti
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Patent number: D425498Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Annette Wagner, J. Bret Simister
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Patent number: D426210Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Johnson, Annette Wagner