Patents by Inventor Justin Coppin
Justin Coppin 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: 10659589Abstract: The description relates to device pairing. One example can involve a computing device (e.g., companion device) and a stylus. The companion device can have a display and be configured to communicate in accordance with a wireless protocol. The stylus can be configured to transmit proximity information to the computing device when a user brings a tip of the stylus proximate to the display and be configured to supply wireless protocol identification information with the proximity information. The computing device can be configured to pair with the stylus over the wireless protocol using the wireless protocol identification information without requiring any additional action from the user on the computing device or the stylus.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Joy Gilbert Jeganathan, Tejas Mistry, Justin Coppin, Alain Michaud
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Patent number: 10146339Abstract: Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Bradley E. Clements, Michael Dale Jensen, Perry Hargrave Pierce, Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 10108279Abstract: Devices are described herein that include an electrode having a thickness to, among other things, facilitate tracking. For example, the thickness of an electrode that is included in a device may be configured to cause a midpoint of a projection of the electrode on a sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix. In another example, the thickness may be configured to cause a location of the electrode that is detected by the sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 10102823Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a display device and computing device where a display is configured for displaying images, a display controller is configured for receiving image data via a display port when coupled to a computing device, and sending signals to the display, based on the image data, to cause the display to display the images, and a memory is accessible by the display controller for storing a resume image received from the computing device. The display controller is further configured for detecting a power on event, accessing the memory to obtain the resume image, and sending signals to the display to cause display of the resume image based at least in part on detecting the power on event.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Justin A. Coppin, Paul W. Martin
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Publication number: 20180176358Abstract: The description relates to device pairing. One example can involve a computing device (e.g., companion device) and a stylus. The companion device can have a display and be configured to communicate in accordance with a wireless protocol. The stylus can be configured to transmit proximity information to the computing device when a user brings a tip of the stylus proximate to the display and be configured to supply wireless protocol identification information with the proximity information. The computing device can be configured to pair with the stylus over the wireless protocol using the wireless protocol identification information without requiring any additional action from the user on the computing device or the stylus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Joy Gilbert JEGANATHAN, Tejas MISTRY, Justin COPPIN, Alain MICHAUD
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Publication number: 20180122334Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a display device and computing device where a display is configured for displaying images, a display controller is configured for receiving image data via a display port when coupled to a computing device, and sending signals to the display, based on the image data, to cause the display to display the images, and a memory is accessible by the display controller for storing a resume image received from the computing device. The display controller is further configured for detecting a power on event, accessing the memory to obtain the resume image, and sending signals to the display to cause display of the resume image based at least in part on detecting the power on event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Justin A. COPPIN, Paul W. MARTIN
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Publication number: 20180101249Abstract: Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Bradley E. Clements, Michael Dale Jensen, Perry Hargrave Pierce, Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 9924019Abstract: The description relates to device pairing. One example can involve a computing device (e.g., companion device) and a stylus. The companion device can have a display and be configured to communicate in accordance with a wireless protocol. The stylus can be configured to transmit proximity information to the computing device when a user brings a tip of the stylus proximate to the display and be configured to supply wireless protocol identification information with the proximity information. The computing device can be configured to pair with the stylus over the wireless protocol using the wireless protocol identification information without requiring any additional action from the user on the computing device or the stylus.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Joy Gilbert Jeganathan, Tejas Mistry, Justin Coppin, Alain Michaud
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Patent number: 9851818Abstract: Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Bradley E. Clements, Michael Dale Jensen, Perry Hargrave Pierce, Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 9836136Abstract: A stylus pen is disclosed that can be used as an input device to a digitizer associated with a computer screen on a computing device, such as a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. The stylus pen can include a voltage boost circuit that generates a stylus output signal on an antenna output. The voltage boost circuit has a charging portion and a discharging portion. Both portions have transistors that are activated and deactivated through pulsed control signals. However, a pulse duration for each control signal is separately controllable through different RC-based circuits. Additionally, the voltage boost circuit provides power savings by draining the output voltage signal to a positive voltage rail, rather than ground.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael Jensen, Justin Coppin
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Publication number: 20170249022Abstract: Devices are described herein that include an electrode having a thickness to, among other things, facilitate tracking. For example, the thickness of an electrode that is included in a device may be configured to cause a midpoint of a projection of the electrode on a sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix. In another example, the thickness may be configured to cause a location of the electrode that is detected by the sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 9678584Abstract: Devices are described herein that include an electrode having a thickness to, among other things, facilitate tracking. For example, the thickness of an electrode that is included in a device may be configured to cause a midpoint of a projection of the electrode on a sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix. In another example, the thickness may be configured to cause a location of the electrode that is detected by the sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Justin A. Coppin
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Publication number: 20170108950Abstract: Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Bradley E. Clements, Michael Dale Jensen, Perry Hargrave Pierce, Justin A. Coppin
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Publication number: 20170083119Abstract: A stylus pen is disclosed that can be used as an input device to a digitizer associated with a computer screen on a computing device, such as a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. The stylus pen can include a voltage boost circuit that generates a stylus output signal on an antenna output. The voltage boost circuit has a charging portion and a discharging portion. Both portions have transistors that are activated and deactivated through pulsed control signals. However, a pulse duration for each control signal is separately controllable through different RC-based circuits. Additionally, the voltage boost circuit provides power savings by draining the output voltage signal to a positive voltage rail, rather than ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Michael Jensen, Justin Coppin
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Publication number: 20160337496Abstract: The description relates to device pairing. One example can involve a computing device (e.g., companion device) and a stylus. The companion device can have a display and be configured to communicate in accordance with a wireless protocol. The stylus can be configured to transmit proximity information to the computing device when a user brings a tip of the stylus proximate to the display and be configured to supply wireless protocol identification information with the proximity information. The computing device can be configured to pair with the stylus over the wireless protocol using the wireless protocol identification information without requiring any additional action from the user on the computing device or the stylus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Joy Gilbert JEGANATHAN, Tejas MISTRY, Justin COPPIN, Alain MICHAUD
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Publication number: 20160291707Abstract: Devices are described herein that include an electrode having a thickness to, among other things, facilitate tracking. For example, the thickness of an electrode that is included in a device may be configured to cause a midpoint of a projection of the electrode on a sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix. In another example, the thickness may be configured to cause a location of the electrode that is detected by the sensor matrix to track a point on the device (or on a portion thereof, such as the electrode) that is closest to the sensor matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Justin A. Coppin
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Publication number: 20130082646Abstract: Techniques involving a side charging inductor and associated functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe a mobile device that includes a housing with a first side and a second side that are not substantially parallel to one another. The first side may include an exposed face upon which the mobile device is configured to rest on a surface, and the second side may include a coil for charging a battery of the mobile device using induction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Allan K. Yeung, Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 8184758Abstract: A system and method for detecting electrical idle in a receiver is disclosed herein. A receiver includes a differential receiver, an analog idle detector, and a first filter. The differential receiver receives a variable rate differential signal. The analog idle detector is coupled to the differential receiver. The analog idle detector provides a first idle signal that erroneously identifies a differential signal electrical idle state. The first filter is coupled to the analog idle detector. The first filter processes the first idle signal and generates a second idle signal lacking the idle state errors of the first idle signal. The first filter provides the second idle signal to receiver control logic that controls signal reception.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Peter D. Maroni, Justin A. Coppin
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Patent number: 7929919Abstract: A system is provided, the system includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) that multiplies a reference clock input to generate a communication link clock signal. The system also includes a transmitter/receiver (TX/RX) module coupled to the PLL, the TX/RX module is configured to transmit and receive data based on the communication link clock signal. The system also includes a divider coupled to the PLL, the divider receives the communication link clock signal and outputs a PLL-adjusted reference clock that approximates the reference clock input. The PLL-adjusted reference clock is used to generate at least one other communication link clock signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Justin Coppin
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Publication number: 20100153589Abstract: A system and method for detecting electrical idle in a receiver is disclosed herein. A receiver includes a differential receiver, an analog idle detector, and a first filter. The differential receiver receives a variable rate differential signal. The analog idle detector is coupled to the differential receiver. The analog idle detector provides a first idle signal that erroneously identifies a differential signal electrical idle state. The first filter is coupled to the analog idle detector. The first filter processes the first idle signal and generates a second idle signal lacking the idle state errors of the first idle signal. The first filter provides the second idle signal to receiver control logic that controls signal reception.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Peter D. MARONI, Justin A. Coppin