Patents by Inventor Catalin Gheorghiu

Catalin Gheorghiu 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: 10209801
    Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Esa Määttä, Lassi Hyvönen, Jussi Ropo, Vicente Calvo Alonso, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Patent number: 9927841
    Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a substrate wherein the substrate is configured to support a flexible display and the substrate comprises at least one bendable portion configured to enable the substrate to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the at least one bendable portion comprises a plurality of rigid members; and a bendable cover portion configured to cover at least the bendable portion of the substrate wherein the bendable cover portion comprises a plurality of foldable portions configured to be folded between the rigid members such that the foldable portions enable the bendable cover portion to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Catalin Gheorghiu, Esa-Sakari Määttä, Ilpo Kauhaniemi
  • Publication number: 20180067598
    Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Esa Määttä, Lassi Hyvönen, Jussi Ropo, Vicente Calvo Alonso, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Patent number: 9778772
    Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Esa Määttä, Lassi Hyvönen, Jussi Ropo, Vicente Calvo Alonso, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Publication number: 20170075459
    Abstract: A bendable device is provided. The device comprises: a body comprising a bending region and a flexible display stack comprising at least one active layer and a supporting layer positioned on the bottom of the flexible display stack. The supporting layer of the flexible display stack comprises one or more fastening areas; the body comprises one or more fastening components; and one or more fastening components of the body are configured to be operable in a movable connection with one or more fastening areas of the flexible display stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Esa Määttä, Lassi Hyvönen, Jussi Ropo, Vicente Calvo Alonso, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Publication number: 20160299532
    Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a substrate wherein the substrate is configured to support a flexible display and the substrate comprises at least one bendable portion configured to enable the substrate to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the at least one bendable portion comprises a plurality of rigid members; and a bendable cover portion configured to cover at least the bendable portion of the substrate wherein the bendable cover portion comprises a plurality of foldable portions configured to be folded between the rigid members such that the foldable portions enable the bendable cover portion to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Catalin GHEORGHIU, Esa-Sakari MÄÄTTÄ, Ilpo KAUHANIEMI
  • Patent number: 9240158
    Abstract: A method comprising determining that an apparatus is in a partial display physical configuration, receiving an indication of an input that identifies a program to operate in a greater display physical configuration, determining that the apparatus has become configured in the greater display physical configuration, and causing the program to utilize at least part of a display area and at least part of another display area is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies OY
    Inventor: Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Publication number: 20150227202
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing haptic feedback, the apparatus comprising: a first conductive trace; a second conductive trace provided overlaying the first conductive trace and configured to move relative to the first conductive trace; a user input module overlaying the second conductive trace; wherein the conductive traces are configured to receive current such that when the current is provided movement of the second conductive trace provides haptic feedback via the user input module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Juha BACKMAN, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Publication number: 20140354530
    Abstract: A method comprising determining that an apparatus is in a partial display physical configuration, receiving an indication of an input that identifies a program to operate in a greater display physical configuration, determining that the apparatus has become configured in the greater display physical configuration, and causing the program to utilize at least part of a display area and at least part of another display area is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Patent number: 7580363
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating user selection of communication recipients via communication devices. Communication attributes of previous communication events involving the communication device are monitored. Selection criteria are established based on the monitored communication attributes. One or more adaptive recipient history lists are maintained, which correspond to contacts that are affiliated with the communication events satisfying the selection criteria. At least one of the adaptive recipient history lists are presented to the user via the communication device, thereby allowing the user to select the intended recipient via more relevant, focused short lists of likely recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Antti Sorvari, Markus Kahari, Hannu Toivonen, Jukka-Pekka Salmenkaita, Catalin Gheorghiu
  • Publication number: 20060035632
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for facilitating user selection of communication recipients via communication devices. Communication attributes of previous communication events involving the communication device are monitored. Selection criteria are established based on the monitored communication attributes. One or more adaptive recipient history lists are maintained, which correspond to contacts that are affiliated with the communication events satisfying the selection criteria. At least one of the adaptive recipient history lists are presented to the user via the communication device, thereby allowing the user to select the intended recipient via more relevant, focused short lists of likely recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Antti Sorvari, Markus Kahari, Hannu Toivonen, Jukka-Pekka Salmenkaita, Catalin Gheorghiu