Patents by Inventor Lorna M. Brown

Lorna M. Brown 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).

  • Manipulation of graphical objects
    Patent number: 9070229
    Abstract: One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Williamson, Lorna M. Brown, James W. Scott, Stephen E. Hodges
  • Manipulation of graphical objects
    Patent number: 8314817
    Abstract: Methods of manipulating graphical objects are described. One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Williamson, Lorna M. Brown, James W. Scott, Stephen E. Hodges
  • Manipulation of Graphical Objects
    Publication number: 20120032982
    Abstract: Methods of manipulating graphical objects are described. One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Williamson, Lorna M. Brown, James W. Scott, Stephen E. Hodges
  • Manipulation of graphical objects on a display or a proxy device
    Patent number: 8068121
    Abstract: Methods of manipulating graphical objects are described. One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Williamson, Lorna M. Brown, James W. Scott, Stephen E. Hodges
  • Manipulation of Graphical Objects
    Publication number: 20090002391
    Abstract: Methods of manipulating graphical objects are described. One or more graphical objects are displayed in a fixed orientation with reference to a sensed reference direction. Manipulation is achieved by fixing the orientation or position of a displayed graphical object with reference to an apparatus, such as the display itself or a proxy device, detecting a change in orientation of that apparatus and editing the orientation of the graphical object based on the detected change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Williamson, Lorna M. Brown, James W. Scott, Stephen E. Hodges