Patents by Inventor James Damon Trim

James Damon Trim 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: 20210125213
    Abstract: Devices, computer-implemented methods, and computer-readable media for the redemption of merchant offers, such as online coupons, are provided. In some embodiments, online coupons may be provided in a native application of a mobile user device. When a user selects to use an online coupon, a coupon code box having a coupon code associated with the selected coupon may visually move from a first location to a second location of the native application, and a merchant website may be displayed in the native application. Additionally, in some embodiments, a user may drag-and-drop a coupon code box to an input field of a merchant webpage. Movement of a visual copy of the coupon code box may be animated along the drag path. Upon a drop of the coupon code box, a value of the coupon code may be entered into the input field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: John Newman Faith, Jagjit Singh Bath, Eithan Zilkha, Cameron Kent Savage, David John Reese, James Damon Trim
  • Patent number: 10915916
    Abstract: Devices, computer-implemented methods, and computer-readable media for the redemption of merchant offers, such as online coupons, are provided. In some embodiments, online coupons may be provided in a native application of a mobile user device. When a user selects to use an online coupon, a coupon code box having a coupon code associated with the selected coupon may visually move from a first location to a second location of the native application, and a merchant website may be displayed in the native application. Additionally, in some embodiments, a user may drag-and-drop a coupon code box to an input field of a merchant webpage. Movement of a visual copy of the coupon code box may be animated along the drag path. Upon a drop of the coupon code box, a value of the coupon code may be entered into the input field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: RETAILMENOT, INC.
    Inventors: John Newman Faith, Jagjit Singh Bath, Eithan Zilkha, Cameron Kent Savage, David John Reese, James Damon Trim
  • Patent number: 10809962
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first and a second touch screen display device coupled to each other by one or more hinges. The computing device may receive sensor data from one or more sensors, determine a first orientation of the computing device, and determine a first position of a user relative to the computing device. The computing device may route and/or rotate content sent to at least one of the display devices based on the first orientation and the first position. After the user places the computing device in a second orientation, the computing device may, after receiving additional sensor data, determine a second orientation of the computing device and a second position of the user. The computing device may route and/or rotate content sent to at least one of the display devices based on the second orientation and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, James Damon Trim
  • Patent number: 10642317
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing mechanically coupled to a second housing. The coupling may enable the first housing to be placed at an angle of between at least 0 to 180 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp may be used to temporarily hold the first housing against the second housing when the first housing is placed at an angle of about 0 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp sensor may determine that a user touched the clasp. In response, the computing device may initiate a boot process of an operating system. The boot process may capture biometric data using a biometric sensor in the clasp and compare the biometric data with previously stored biometric data associated with the user. The boot process may authenticate the user when the biometric data matches the previously stored biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Damon Trim, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Michiel S. Knoppert
  • Publication number: 20200034864
    Abstract: Devices, computer-implemented methods, and computer-readable media for the redemption of merchant offers, such as online coupons, are provided. In some embodiments, online coupons may be provided in a native application of a mobile user device. When a user selects to use an online coupon, a coupon code box having a coupon code associated with the selected coupon may visually move from a first location to a second location of the native application, and a merchant website may be displayed in the native application. Additionally, in some embodiments, a user may drag-and-drop a coupon code box to an input field of a merchant webpage. Movement of a visual copy of the coupon code box may be animated along the drag path. Upon a drop of the coupon code box, a value of the coupon code may be entered into the input field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: John Newman Faith, Jagjit Singh Bath, Eithan Zilkha, Cameron Kent Savage, David John Reese, James Damon Trim
  • Publication number: 20190227602
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing mechanically coupled to a second housing. The coupling may enable the first housing to be placed at an angle of between at least 0 to 180 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp may be used to temporarily hold the first housing against the second housing when the first housing is placed at an angle of about 0 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp sensor may determine that a user touched the clasp. In response, the computing device may initiate a boot process of an operating system. The boot process may capture biometric data using a biometric sensor in the clasp and compare the biometric data with previously stored biometric data associated with the user. The boot process may authenticate the user when the biometric data matches the previously stored biometric data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: James Damon Trim, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Michiel S. Knoppert
  • Patent number: 10339894
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device includes a first display device coupled to a second display device by hinges. After determining that the computing device has been moved from a first orientation to a second orientation, the computing device may receive ambient light data from ambient light sensors associated with the first and second display device, temperature data from temperature sensors associated with the first and second display device, and color data from color sensors associated with the first and second display device. After determining that power is being received from an external power source or that the user prefers the display devices may be color matched, the computing device may perform one or more color adjustments based on the ambient light data, the temperature data, and the color data, thereby reducing a difference in a perceived color between the first display device and the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Damon Trim, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Preeth K. Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20190164520
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device includes a first display device coupled to a second display device by hinges. After determining that the computing device has been moved from a first orientation to a second orientation, the computing device may receive ambient light data from ambient light sensors associated with the first and second display device, temperature data from temperature sensors associated with the first and second display device, and color data from color sensors associated with the first and second display device. After determining that power is being received from an external power source or that the user prefers the display devices may be color matched, the computing device may perform one or more color adjustments based on the ambient light data, the temperature data, and the color data, thereby reducing a difference in a perceived color between the first display device and the second display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: James Damon Trim, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Preeth K. Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20190163432
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first and a second touch screen display device coupled to each other by one or more hinges. The computing device may receive sensor data from one or more sensors, determine a first orientation of the computing device, and determine a first position of a user relative to the computing device. The computing device may route and/or rotate content sent to at least one of the display devices based on the first orientation and the first position. After the user places the computing device in a second orientation, the computing device may, after receiving additional sensor data, determine a second orientation of the computing device and a second position of the user. The computing device may route and/or rotate content sent to at least one of the display devices based on the second orientation and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, James Damon Trim
  • Patent number: 10204592
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device includes a first display device coupled to a second display device by hinges. After determining that the computing device has been moved from a first orientation to a second orientation, the computing device may receive ambient light data from ambient light sensors associated with the first and second display device, temperature data from temperature sensors associated with the first and second display device, and color data from color sensors associated with the first and second display device. After determining that power is being received from an external power source or that the user prefers the display devices may be color matched, the computing device may perform one or more color adjustments based on the ambient light data, the temperature data, and the color data, thereby reducing a difference in a perceived color between the first display device and the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Damon Trim, Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Preeth K. Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 8177641
    Abstract: A video game controller is equipped with an electronic input that can read a game identification code from an electronic key. When the user presents the key to the game controller, it relays the game ID to the game console. This electronic key may be read via RFID from a detachable faceplate for the controller. The game console utilizes the game ID to quickly find and launch the game from game storage. The game console itself may also be equipped with such an electronic input. The game storage can be built into the console, or on a server accessed through a home network or through the internet. Such use of an electronic key and detachable faceplate is extended to rapid and easy personalization, customization, and function enhancement of entertainment and other consumer electronics devices as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Albert J. Pennello, Jr., Edward C. Giaimo, III, Hugh E. McLoone, Jr., James Damon Trim, Manuel U. Bronstein, Richard H. Irving, William J. Lauby, Jeffery M. Reents, William Lawrence