Patents by Inventor Jonathan R. Harris

Jonathan R. Harris 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: 7872872
    Abstract: A computer card comprises a housing insertable into a slot of an electronic device and a power pin configured to provide power to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris, Steven S. Homer
  • Patent number: 7800893
    Abstract: A display stabilization system comprises an electronic device having a hinge assembly coupling a side of a display member to a base member to enable the display member to tilt and swivel relative to the base member and at least one stabilizer configured to cause a stabilization force to be applied between the base member and the side of the display member at a distal location relative to the hinge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
  • Patent number: 7787243
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfacing a memory device with a host device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus which enables a non-volatile memory device to communicate with a host device includes a body and an element. The body has a boundary, and the element is arranged to move at least partially within the body. The element includes an interface which may be coupled to the host device when the element is in a first position with respect to the body. The element is also arranged to receive the non-volatile memory device and to move the non-volatile memory device and the interface with respect to the body. In one embodiment, when the element is in the first position with respect to the body, the interface at least partially extends past the boundary associated with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Salazar, Robert A. Howard, Jonathan R. Harris, Daren W. Hebold
  • Publication number: 20100180254
    Abstract: This document describes various techniques for creating, modifying, and using graphical mashups. In one embodiment, a graphical mashup is created based on locations of graphical representations of objects in a working area. Logical connections between the objects are created based on the objects' locations relative to each other. Alternatively or additionally, the techniques may enable a user to create or modify a graphical mashup by adding or deleting objects, modifying logical connections between objects, annotating objects, or abstracting the graphical mashup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Georg F. Petschnigg, Jonathan R. Harris, Kenneth P. Hinckley
  • Publication number: 20090291677
    Abstract: Various embodiments enable a user of a mobile media device to select one or more channels to load onto the device. Each channel comprises a collection of media content files, such as video content, audio content, and so on. Each collection of media content files can be associated with a particular genre (or genres) of media content. A channel can be managed such that its collection of media content can be rearranged, augmented, and/or otherwise edited to produce a refreshed version of the channel. A user's interaction with content within a channel can be monitored to produce behavior data about the user. The behavior data can be used to customize the playback of a particular channel to reflect user preferences. The behavior data can also be used to produce channels that are custom tuned for the user and can be used to produce a customized version of a mobile media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: William J. Lauby, Albert Y.S. Shum, Anton O.A. Andrews, Jonathan R. Harris, Jeffrey C. Fong
  • Publication number: 20090201638
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfacing a memory device with a host device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus which enables a non-volatile memory device to communicate with a host device includes a body and an element. The body has a boundary, and the element is arranged to move at least partially within the body. The element includes an interface which may be coupled to the host device when the element is in a first position with respect to the body. The element is also arranged to receive the non-volatile memory device and to move the non-volatile memory device and the interface with respect to the body. In one embodiment, when the element is in the first position with respect to the body, the interface at least partially extends past the boundary associated with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Salazar, Robert A. Howard, Jonathan R. Harris, Daren W. Hebold
  • Patent number: 7572143
    Abstract: Embodiments for interfacing between a computer and audio/video equipment are provided. One embodiment comprises a cable that includes a docking cable having a docking connector for communicating signals to and from a computer, an output cable, the output cable having at least one audio/video connector, and an interface module. The interface module is coupled to the docking cable and the output cable. The interface module includes at least one infrared receiver for receiving input to be transmitted to the computer over the docking cable. The interface module provides a path for communicating signals from the docking cable to the at least one audio/video connector. Other embodiments comprise media cables, docking stations and cable management devices that enable interfacing between a computer and audio/video equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Harris, Kevin L. Massaro, Mark C. Solomon
  • Patent number: 7531764
    Abstract: A keyboard illumination system comprises an electronic device having a keyboard with at least one keycap, the at least one keycap having disposed thereon at least two different legends, at least one of the two different legends visible in response to being illuminated with an ultraviolet (UV) light source, the electronic device configured to register input of the at least one legend while the UV light source is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Patent number: 7518568
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing having an antenna molded into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Patent number: 7492601
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfacing a memory device with a host device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus which enables a non-volatile memory device to communicate with a host device includes a body and an element. The body has a boundary, and the element is arranged to move at least partially within the body. The element includes an interface which may be coupled to the host device when the element is in a first position with respect to the body. The element is also arranged to receive the non-volatile memory device and to move the non-volatile memory device and the interface with respect to the body. In one embodiment, when the element is in the first position with respect to the body, the interface at least partially extends past the boundary associated with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Salazar, Robert A. Howard, Jonathan R. Harris, Daren W. Hebold
  • Publication number: 20090034211
    Abstract: A computer card comprises a housing insertable into a slot of an electronic device and a power pin configured to provide power to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris, Steven S. Homer
  • Publication number: 20090035972
    Abstract: A computer device comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device, the connector configured to be disposed flush with an opening in a housing of the computer device in an extended position, the connector configured to retract from the opening in a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Publication number: 20090035986
    Abstract: A power adapter, comprising a cord Storage assembly extendable from a housing to enable a cord to be at least partially wound thereabout, the cord storage assembly retractable within the housing to store the cord within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
  • Publication number: 20090026345
    Abstract: An electronic device shock-absorbing mounting system comprising at least one elastomeric shock-absorbing mount assembly coupling the at least one component of an electronic device to a housing of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Publication number: 20090027922
    Abstract: A power adapter comprises a converter module having circuitry for converting an alternating current (AC) power supply to a direct current (DC) power supply, a connector couplable to an electronic device for supplying the DC power supply to the electronic device, and a switch manually actuatable to control power consumption by the power adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
  • Patent number: 7452225
    Abstract: A computer device comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device, the connector configured to be disposed flush with an opening in a housing of the computer device in an extended position, the connector configured to retract from the opening in a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Publication number: 20080266201
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing having an antenna molded into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Publication number: 20080266053
    Abstract: A wireless enable/disable locking system comprises a locking element configured to physically cooperate with a switch, the switch for enabling/disabling a wireless communication capability of a device, to lock the wireless communication state of the switch to either enabled or disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris, L. Joy Griebenow
  • Publication number: 20080266774
    Abstract: A wireless card module comprising a bezel assembly comprising at least one bezel member couplable to a wireless card, the bezel member configured to couple the wireless card to an external antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Patent number: D598453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark C. Solomon, Jonathan R. Harris, Kevin L. Massaro