Patents by Inventor Brian M. Wilson

Brian M. Wilson 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).

  • Publication number: 20120179992
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S. Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • Patent number: 8175653
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • Publication number: 20100248787
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S. Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • Publication number: 20100180233
    Abstract: A mobile communications device user interface is described. In an implementation, a method is implemented by a computing device that includes displaying content in conjunction with a first level of a hierarchical menu in a user interface on a display device of the computing device. Responsive to receipt of an input to navigate to a second level of the hierarchical menu that is a sublevel of the first level, the second level in displayed conjunction with the content on the display device, the content having a reduced display richness when displayed in conjunction with the second level than when displayed in conjunction with the first level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael A. Smuga, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Chad Aron Voss, Paula Guntaur, Jonathan D. Friedman, Patrick S. Corrigan, Dustin Owen Williams, Joseph P. McLaughlin, Ryan T. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20100159966
    Abstract: A mobile communications device user interface is described. In an implementation, a method is implemented by a mobile communications device that includes outputting a user interface having a portion that is configured to accept content. When an option is selected in relation to the portion to initiate a communication and the content includes one or more contacts, the communication is formed that includes the content and is automatically addressed to the one or more contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Friedman, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Brian M. Wilson, Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Nell H. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20100103124
    Abstract: Column organization of content is described. In an implementation, a mobile communications device configures a user interface to include a plurality of representations of content arranged according to a plurality of columns that permits navigation between first and second said columns upon detection of a gesture input via a touchscreen of the mobile communications device. The user interface is displayed on a display device of the mobile communications device. The first column is configured for vertical navigation through each of the plurality of representations and the second column includes a filtered subset of the plurality of representations such that at least one of the representations is included in the first column and not the second column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Kruzeniski, Paula Guntaur, Brian M. Wilson, Chad Aron Voss
  • Publication number: 20100105440
    Abstract: A mobile communications device home screen is described. In one or more implementations, a method is performed by a mobile communications device that includes receiving status updates of contacts from a social network service. A home screen of the mobile communications device is configured to include the status updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Kruzeniski, Paula Guntaur, Brian M. Wilson, Jonathan D. Friedman, Darren A. Apfel, Stephanie E. Teng, Michael A. Smuga
  • Publication number: 20100105439
    Abstract: Location-based display characteristics in a user interface are described. In an implementation, a determination is made by mobile communications device that icon is to be displayed at a particular location in the user interface. A display characteristic is applied by the mobile communications device that is defined for the particular location such that a display of the icon is changed. The icon is displayed having an applied display characteristic on the display device of the mobile communications device at the particular location in the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Friedman, Paula Guntaur, Michael K. Henderlight, Rosanna H. Ho, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael A. Smuga, Stephanie E. Teng, Chad Aron Voss, Brian M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5806836
    Abstract: A track jack apparatus including a base portion that has an upper surface with a socket portion. The socket has an aperture therethrough. Also, a lifting mechanism that has a body portion is included. The body portion has a handle with a component that has a pair of J-hook members that extend therefrom. The body portion has a ratchet mechanism contained within. Included is a rigid rod that has a bottom end positioned within the socket portion; a rear wall that has a plurality of angular notches; and a top end that receives the body portion of the lift mechanism. Lastly, the body portion is positioned adjacent the socket portion and next to a coupling of a snowmobile. Positioning the body portion next to the coupling allows the J-hook members of the handle to engage the coupling and apply a lifting force when the ratchet mechanism is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventor: Brian M. Wilson