Patents by Inventor James Martineau
James Martineau 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).
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Patent number: 11169620Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Patent number: 9723545Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for Wi-Fi peer-to-peer (P2P) communications. A seeker user equipment (UE) may identify a desired service to be provided via Wi-Fi P2P communication. The seeker UE may broadcast a probe that identifies the desired service. An advertiser UE may receive the probe from the seeker UE. The probe identifies a desired service for the seeker UE that is to be provided via Wi-Fi P2P communication. The advertiser UE may transmit a probe response to the seeker UE only when it is determined that the advertiser UE is capable of providing the identified desired service.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Brian Gerard Gix, Mathew James Martineau, Peter David Krystad, Inga Stotland, Shivraj Singh Sandhu
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Publication number: 20170075430Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Patent number: 9507518Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Publication number: 20150294403Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to methods and systems for sharing vehicles between fleets. Vehicle sharing services typically experience the most use during the weekend. Thus, many vehicles used by vehicle sharing services sit idle during the week. Meanwhile, vehicle rental companies experience the most demand during the week and their vehicles are underutilized during the week. The disclosed technology, in certain embodiments, provides systems and methods for sharing vehicles between a vehicle sharing entity and a vehicle renting entity. This allows the entities to lower fleet costs and obtain better fleet utilization by moving vehicles between fleets when one entity anticipates a spike in demand. For example, the ability for the vehicle sharing service to utilize a rental vehicle agency's excess weekend inventory will allow them to meet its strong weekend demand without the need for purchasing and maintaining additional vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Will Chu, David Lambert, Dylan Spencer, Chris Wheeler, Griffin Mahoney, Russen Guggemos, James Martineau, Guido Bartoloni, Miles Hoffman, Chris Chu, Alex Moore-Niemi, Lesley Mottla, Al Seely, Scott Rudberg
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Publication number: 20150124792Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for Wi-Fi peer-to-peer (P2P) communications. A seeker user equipment (UE) may identify a desired service to be provided via Wi-Fi P2P communication. The seeker UE may broadcast a probe that identifies the desired service. An advertiser UE may receive the probe from the seeker UE. The probe identifies a desired service for the seeker UE that is to be provided via Wi-Fi P2P communication. The advertiser UE may transmit a probe response to the seeker UE only when it is determined that the advertiser UE is capable of providing the identified desired service.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Brian Gerard Gix, Mathew James Martineau, Peter David Krystad, Inga Stotland, Shivraj Singh Sandhu
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Publication number: 20130311929Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Patent number: 8527894Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Publication number: 20100169818Abstract: A computer-implemented method of navigating a GUI can include, responsive to a user input initiating a navigation mode, overlaying, atop of the GUI located within a first layer, a virtual keyboard within a second layer, wherein the virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys. The method can include, for each virtual key, associating the virtual key with a region of the first layer including an area of the GUI beneath the virtual key. The method can include mapping each virtual key with a physical key of a physical keyboard communicatively linked with a computer rendering the GUI and, responsive to a user input selecting a physical key of the physical keyboard, selecting a region corresponding to the selected physical key. A level of magnification for the selected region can be increased within the first layer while keeping the virtual keyboard sizing constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Rebecca Hughes, James Martineau, Michael S. McCowan
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Patent number: 7679356Abstract: A digital multimeter having improved recording functionality is disclosed. The digital multimeter disclosed incorporates a rotary switch, a series of keys and buttons, and a digital display so as to provide highly integrated, programmable and configurable features. Several of these features, either taken alone or in combination, provide significant improvements in ease of use, speed of user operation, and safety associated with use of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Fluke CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Garland, Bradey David Honsinger, Jeffrey William Meyer, Joseph Victor Ferrante, John Michael Gilbert, Christopher Paul Gloger, Mathew James Martineau, Nathaniel Jeremiah Wetzel, Brian Michael Capoccia
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Publication number: 20090045799Abstract: A digital multimeter having improved recording functionality is disclosed. The digital multimeter disclosed incorporates a rotary switch, a series of keys and buttons, and a digital display so as to provide highly integrated, programmable and configurable features. Several of these features, either taken alone or in combination, provide significant improvements in ease of use, speed of user operation, and safety associated with use of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: FLUKE CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony C. GARLAND, Bradey David Honsinger, Jeffrey William Meyer, Joseph Victor Ferrante, John Michael Gilbert, Christopher Paul Gloger, Mathew James Martineau, Nathaniel Jeremiah Wetzel, Brian Michael Capoccia