Patents by Inventor David W. Douglas

David W. Douglas 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: 20230276187
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving sound at multiple microphones of a microphone array from multiple people at various locations about the microphone array. The received sound is encoded in at least one format capable of representing spatial locations of the multiple people. The encoded sound is transmitted in the at least one format to a remote user system capable of rendering the sound in a manner that conveys the spatial locations to a user of the remote user system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Tin-Lup Wong, David W. Douglas, Koji Kawakita, Kazuo Fujii
  • Patent number: 11521292
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and program products for preventing data snipping are disclosed. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to partition an electronic image into a plurality of graphics frames for display on a display device, wherein each separate graphics frame in the plurality of graphics frames includes a different portion of the electronic image, and transmit each separate graphics frame of the plurality of graphics frames to the display device, wherein each separate graphics frame in the plurality of graphics frames is separately transmitted to the display device for display thereon within each display cycle. Methods and computer program products that perform the operations and/or functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Seethaler
  • Publication number: 20220309607
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and program products for preventing data snipping are disclosed. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to partition an electronic image into a plurality of graphics frames for display on a display device, wherein each separate graphics frame in the plurality of graphics frames includes a different portion of the electronic image, and transmit each separate graphics frame of the plurality of graphics frames to the display device, wherein each separate graphics frame in the plurality of graphics frames is separately transmitted to the display device for display thereon within each display cycle. Methods and computer program products that perform the operations and/or functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Seethaler
  • Patent number: 11250144
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and program products are disclosed for operating a display in privacy mode. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to detect an individual within an unauthorized zone in the field of view of a camera. The code is executable by the processor to operate a display in privacy mode in response to detecting the individual within the unauthorized zone. Methods and computer program products that perform the functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: LENOVO (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Kawakita, David W. Douglas, Tin-Lup Wong
  • Patent number: 11194411
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device may include at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage may include instructions executable by the at least one processor to receive, from a stylus, at least one transmission indicating movement of the stylus. The instructions may also be executable to take, based on the at least one transmission, at least one action at the device. The stylus itself may include one or more motion sensors to sense the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Seethaler, Koji Kawakita
  • Patent number: 11182619
    Abstract: For point-of-interest determination and display, a processor detects an image event during a videoconference. The processor determines a point-of-interest for the video image of the videoconference based on the image event. The video image is at least a 180-degree image and the point-of-interest is a portion of the video image. The processor displays the point-of-interest from the video image on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: LENOVO (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, David W. Douglas, Kazuo Fujii, Kenneth Seethaler
  • Patent number: 11073520
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include detecting an analyte in a low pH sample. Some embodiments include detection of multiple analytes in a sample utilizing a plurality of analyte binders and a control zone containing multiple control zone capture agents. In some embodiments, the multiple control zone capture agents capture a plurality of binders within one control zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Markovsky, David W. Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210216779
    Abstract: For point-of-interest determination and display, a processor detects an image event during a videoconference. The processor determines a point-of-interest for the video image of the videoconference based on the image event. The video image is at least a 180-degree image and the point-of-interest is a portion of the video image. The processor displays the point-of-interest from the video image on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, David W. Douglas, Kazuo Fujii, Kenneth Seethaler
  • Publication number: 20210209804
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using a camera of an information handling device, an encoded image displayed on a display of another device; and deciphering, using a processor, the encoded image to produce a decoded dataset. Another embodiments provides a method, including: encoding, using a processor of an information handling device, data; presenting, on a display of the information handling device the encoded data in a visual pattern; and transmitting, to at least one other device, an indication that the encoded data is being presented; wherein the information handling device is a clamshell device and wherein the display is positioned on a portion of the A-cover. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Seethaler, Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, David W. Douglas, Hidetoshi Mori
  • Publication number: 20210195354
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: capturing, using at least one sensor associated with an information handling device, environmental data in a user's location; determining, from the environmental data, an optimal microphone mode for audible input capture in the user's location; and adjusting, based on the determining, at least one microphone setting to activate the optimal microphone mode. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Scott Seethaler, David W. Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210016271
    Abstract: In-line testing and product delivery assemblies, methods, operations, and systems are shown and described. In one embodiment, an in-line testing and product delivery system includes a supply of product having at least one outlet with a valve closure and a downstream delivery line, a recirculation closed loop in fluid communication with the outlet and supply, and a reader to generate a rapid test result from a single use assay for detection of a presence or an absence of an analyte in the supply. The result provides monitoring of a detection of the analyte to block release of product supply into the delivery line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Charm Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. MARKOVSKY, Robert SALTER, David W. DOUGLAS, Paul E. GRAHAM, Alan C. TRAN, Ryan N. SULLIVAN
  • Patent number: 10866728
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a notch taskbar integrally coupled to an information handling device, an indication to perform an action, wherein the notch task bar is positioned adjacent to a notch of the information handling device; and performing, using a processor, the action Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Koji Kawakita, Moriyuki Tsuchihashi, Kazuo Fujii
  • Publication number: 20200311290
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and program products are disclosed for operating a display in privacy mode. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to detect an individual within an unauthorized zone in the field of view of a camera. The code is executable by the processor to operate a display in privacy mode in response to detecting the individual within the unauthorized zone. Methods and computer program products that perform the functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Koji Kawakita, David W. Douglas, Tin-Lup Wong
  • Patent number: 10706822
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using one or more sensors, data associated with a device orientation; determining, using the data and at least one feature of an environment of the device, a device configuration; and implementing the determined device configuration on the device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Seethaler, David W. Douglas, Aaron Michael Stewart
  • Patent number: 10691179
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that comprises a housing, a processor and memory provided within the housing, a keyboard on the housing and a display. A camera assembly includes a camera and a camera support member having first and second ends. The camera is provided on the camera support member proximate the first end. The second end movably connected to the housing such that the camera support member may be moved from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Ritchie Alan Russ
  • Publication number: 20200125254
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at a notch taskbar integrally coupled to an information handling device, an indication to perform an action, wherein the notch task bar is positioned adjacent to a notch of the information handling device; and performing, using a processor, the action Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Koji Kawakita, Moriyuki Tsuchihashi, Kazuo Fujii
  • Patent number: 10621431
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor, a first light source accessible to the processor, a second light source different from the first light source that is accessible to the processor, a camera accessible to the processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to actuate the first light source to execute a first function using the camera and actuate the second light source to execute a second function different from the first function using the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Joseph David Plunkett
  • Patent number: 10579319
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using at least one sensor, a predetermined motion of an information handling device. An embodiment additionally receives, substantially during the predetermined motion and at an input location of the information handling device, activation input. An embodiment additionally activates, responsive to the receiving, a system associated with the information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Scott Seethaler, David W. Douglas, Tin-Lup Wong
  • Publication number: 20190369937
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using at least one sensor, a predetermined motion of an information handling device; receiving, substantially during the predetermined motion and at an input location of the information handling device, activation input; and activating, responsive to the receiving, a system associated with the information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Adam Jerome Cavenaugh, Kenneth Scott Seethaler, David W. Douglas, Tin-Lup Wong
  • Publication number: 20190304408
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, using one or more sensors, data associated with a device orientation; determining, using the data and at least one feature of an environment of the device, a device configuration; and implementing the determined device configuration on the device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Seethaler, David W. Douglas, Aaron Michael Stewart