Patents by Inventor Christian Abeln

Christian Abeln 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: 8443293
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to presenting multiple data items with multiple attributes simultaneously. In an embodiment, a computer system accesses a plurality of data items, where each data item includes data item features and data item attributes for each feature. The computer system arranges the accessed data items in a customizable pattern that visually shows each data item's features and associated attributes. The pattern includes slices that designate the data items' features and rings that designate the data items' attributes. The computer system also presents the arranged data items on a circular base that includes multiple slices and rings, so that each data item is displayed in an appropriate slice and ring, according to the data item's corresponding features and attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stella Edith Soerensen, Christian Abeln
  • Publication number: 20120151399
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to presenting multiple data items with multiple attributes simultaneously. In an embodiment, a computer system accesses a plurality of data items, where each data item includes data item features and data item attributes for each feature. The computer system arranges the accessed data items in a customizable pattern that visually shows each data item's features and associated attributes. The pattern includes slices that designate the data items' features and rings that designate the data items' attributes. The computer system also presents the arranged data items on a circular base that includes multiple slices and rings, so that each data item is displayed in an appropriate slice and ring, according to the data item's corresponding features and attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stella Edith Soerensen, Christian Abeln
  • Publication number: 20110289424
    Abstract: Localization architecture is provided with a scalable server and a client side repository for shared user interface localization, which may be implemented in a client/display target environment. User interface localization repository is maintained server-side as a source for full or partial distribution. Content for user interface localization repository may be received from authorized partners for one or multiple client installations, and is protected against tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dag B. Rovik, Stuart Glasson, Christian Abeln