Patents by Inventor Harri Wikberg

Harri Wikberg 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: 20040224685
    Abstract: A communication device includes a simplified interface to the user limiting the user to use a keypad, light sources and audio capability to operate the communication device. Having the light sources and a limited number of keys on the keypad to co-operate in the operation of the communication device, the user is still able to perform the basic functions of a communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Todd Hertzberg, Lone Tram Sorensen, Henning Lunoe, Povl Koch, Claus Aagaard Pedersen, Jens Benner, Asger Stoustrup, Kevin McCarthy, Pierre Middleton, Mikko Viitanen, Anand Narang, Panu Korhonen, Juha Pinomaa, Marianne Thomsen, Christian Kraft, Harri Wikberg
  • Publication number: 20040219941
    Abstract: A method for voice based communication between a number of mobile terminals of a telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of creating a group of said number of terminals and storing group information in each of the number of terminals, recording a voice message in one of the terminals of the group, dispatching the voice message to the terminals of the group from the one of the terminals, and receiving the voice message at at least all other terminals of the group. The step of creating a group of terminals further comprises the steps of coupling together a number of mobile terminals, intiating a group creation command from at least one of the terminals, sending predetermined information from terminal to terminal to each terminal of the number of terminals for forming a group information, and transmitting the group information to all of the terminals thus forming a group of the terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Ville Haaramo, Turkka Keinonen, Panu Korhonen, Harri Wikberg, Johanna Fraki, Raimo Backstrom, Jyri Rauhala, Tatu Tahkokallio
  • Patent number: 6757531
    Abstract: A method for voice based communication between a number of mobile terminals of a telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of creating a group of said number of terminals and storing group information in each of the number of terminals, recording a voice message in one of the terminals of the group, dispatching the voice message to the terminals of the group from the one of the terminals, and receiving the voice message at at least all other terminals of the group. The step of creating a group of terminals further comprises the steps of coupling together a number of mobile terminals, initiating a group creation command from at least one of the terminals, sending predetermined information from terminal to terminal to each terminal of the number of terminals for forming a group information, and transmitting the group information to all of the terminals thus forming a group of the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Ville Haaramo, Turkka Keinonen, Panu Korhonen, Harri Wikberg, Johanna Fräki, Raimo Bäcström, Jyri Rauhala, Tatu Tahkokallio
  • Publication number: 20030157970
    Abstract: A communication terminal having a user interface, and comprising a controller unit controlling said user interface, a first and a second operation key whose operation is controlled by the controller unit, and a display. The communication terminal being capable of assuming a plurality of states in which the groups of predetermined operations that may be performed by pressing said operation key are defined by the controller unit in said plurality of states. The first operation key is dedicated by the controller unit to perform one operation from said group of operations as a default function in dependence of the state assumed by the communication terminal, and the display has a first area solely dedicated for displaying the present operation performed when pressing said first operation key. The second operation key being dedicated by the controller unit to give access to said group of operations being available in the state assumed by the communication terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Christian Kraft, Eeva Huusko, Johanna Jarnstom, Harri Wikberg, Harri Kiliander, Matthew P. Turner
  • Publication number: 20020065881
    Abstract: An electronic bulletin board which can be accessed by members of a family from their wireless devices. The wireless devices for various members of the family can access a common database, which produces an appearance of a bulletin board having notes attached thereto. The notes may be generated manually, may be generated from e.g. a calendar, or may be the result of a short message service contact. The notes may be of various colors to indicate their origin or importance. The notes may be moved around on the board and any member of the family may generate new notes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Tapio Mansikkaniemi, Turkka Keinonen, Harri Wikberg, Anne Koppinen, Anna Valtonen
  • Publication number: 20020063732
    Abstract: A wireless system having a central family calendar. Individual family members may access the family calendar from their wireless devices. The system also includes telephone and address information for non-family members. Important dates such as birthdays, associated with the non-family members may automatically appear in the calendar. The system may be incorporated into other family accessible devices such as a family bulletin board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Tapio Mansikkaniemi, Turkka Keinonen, Harri Wikberg, Natalia Boestad, Anne Koppinen, Anne Kirjavainen, Anna Valtonen, Riitta Jokela, Petri Piippo, Charlotta Willstedt, Marcus Davidsson, Otso Ylonen
  • Publication number: 20010006587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a keyboard arrangement and a method for detecting an input character. In particular the invention relates to a method and arrangement for reducing the number of keys in a QWERTY-keyboard (20) or the like. One idea of the invention is to provide keys (210) with several characters and to provide alternative ways to press the key for entering a selected one of the alternative characters. The keys are preferably triangular or have three arms, and one of three characters can be selected by pressing the corresponding corner/arm of the key. The keyboard may preferably be formed of interlaced rows of keys. Linguistic disambiguation is advantageously used in addition to said mechanical disambiguation. The invention is well suited for mobile station keyboards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Applicant: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Turkka Keinonen, Harri Wikberg, Miika Silfverberg
  • Patent number: 6231519
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to collect risk factor information and location data associated with asthma patients and to provide information to these patients about the air quality is disclosed. A mobile two-way communication tool is used to facilitate air quality analysis based on human reactions and clustering methods. The method includes measuring predetermined physiological and dynamic parameters associated with a user, transmitting the measured predetermined parameters to an analysis tool, analyzing the measured physiological and dynamic predetermined parameters to determine advisory information associated with the measured predetermined physiological and dynamic parameters and transmitting the advisory information to the user. The measuring predetermined physiological and dynamic parameters associated with a user includes measuring physiological conditions of the user, such as respiratory function indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Lioudmila Blants, Pekka Heinonen, Mikko Makipaa, Harri Wikberg
  • Patent number: 6073036
    Abstract: A wireless user station (10), such as a cellular telephone, is provided with a touch sensitive input device, such as a touch-sensitive display (20) or a touchpad (23). A display device displays a plurality of symbols. A first location of a tactile input is detected and displayed symbols in the vicinity of the first location of the tactile input are magnified to occupy a larger display area. Subsequently, a second location of the tactile input is detected, thereby identifying a new position of the user's fingertip. After the second location on the touch sensitive screen remains constant, or after the user lifts the fingertip, the second location of the tactile input is reported and associated with the selected symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Teuvo Heikkinen, Petri Piippo, Harri Wikberg, Miika Silfverberg, Panu Korhonen, Harri Kiljander