Patents by Inventor Mark Huie
Mark Huie 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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Publication number: 20200409643Abstract: A system and method for providing an on-demand user interface for an input device. The system includes a first device and a second device. The first device is configured to receive a first user input and select a first notification from a plurality of notifications stored on the first device based at least in part on the first user input. The first device then outputs the first notification using one or more hardware resources. The second device detects the first notification output by the first device and matches the first notification to a first content item stored on the second device. The first content item includes instructions for providing a second user input on the first device. The second device then renders the first content item on a display. The first device further receives the second user input subsequent to the first user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Mark A. HUIE, Torbjorn HOVDEN, Andrew Chen Chou HSU, Kipling B. INSCORE, Jerry SHAO
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Patent number: 9939921Abstract: An input device includes a plurality of keys, where at least one key of the plurality of keys may include a first surface configured to contact a plurality of input objects, a sensing region of the first surface configured to sense the plurality of input objects, a capacitive sensor configured to determine positional information of the plurality of input objects on the first surface of the key, and a lighting element configured to provide visual feedback to a user interacting with the at least one key.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Andrew Hsu, Raja Bose, Bjorn Hovden, Mark Huie, Justin Mockler, Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Kipling Inscore
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Publication number: 20170192527Abstract: An input device includes a plurality of keys, where at least one key of the plurality of keys may include a first surface configured to contact a plurality of input objects, a sensing region of the first surface configured to sense the plurality of input objects, a capacitive sensor configured to determine positional information of the plurality of input objects on the first surface of the key, and a lighting element configured to provide visual feedback to a user interacting with the at least one key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Andrew Hsu, Raja Bose, Bjorn Hovden, Mark Huie, Justin Mockler, Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Kipling Inscore
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Publication number: 20150378498Abstract: In an example, an input device includes: a plurality of transmitter electrodes including: a first transmitter electrode having a first set of sub-electrodes; and a second transmitter electrode having a second set of sub-electrodes, where the number of sub-electrodes in the first set is different than the number of sub-electrodes in the second set; a plurality of receiver electrodes; and a processing system, coupled to the plurality of transmitter electrodes and the plurality of receiver electrodes, the processing system configured to: drive, in a first mode, the plurality of transmitter electrodes with transmitter signals while receiving resulting signals from the plurality of receiver electrodes to determine changes in transcapacitance; and drive, in a second mode, the plurality of transmitter electrodes with absolute capacitive sensing signals to determine changes in absolute capacitance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATEDInventor: Mark HUIE
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Patent number: 8669943Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Synaptics IncoporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 8259076Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 7825797Abstract: A proximity sensor device and method is provided that facilitates improved usability. Specifically, the proximity sensor device and method provides the ability for a user to easily select the type of adjustment inputted by the proximity sensor device. In one embodiment, the proximity sensor device includes an adjustment region and one or more start tabs adjacent to the adjustment region. The proximity sensor also includes a processor adapted to indicate adjustment of a first type responsive to sensed object motion originating in a first start tab and continuing in the adjustment region. Thus, a user can cause an adjustment of the first type by introducing an object proximate the first start tab, and moving the object from the first start tab and into the adjustment region.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Fidel Zawde, Thuy T. B. Le, John Feland, Ray Alexander Trent, Jr., Mark Huie
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Patent number: 7710407Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 7609253Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 7502016Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 7466307Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Raymond A. Trent, Jr., Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Publication number: 20080048978Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATEDInventors: Raymond TRENT, Scott SHAW, David GILLESPIE, Christopher HEINY, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20080041642Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATEDInventors: Raymond TRENT, Scott SHAW, David GILLESPIE, Christopher HEINY, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20080042976Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATEDInventors: Raymond TRENT, Scott SHAW, David GILLESPIE, Christopher HEINY, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20070283263Abstract: A proximity sensor device and method is provided that facilitates improved usability. Specifically, the proximity sensor device and method provides the ability for a user to easily select the type of adjustment inputted by the proximity sensor device. In one embodiment, the proximity sensor device includes an adjustment region and one or more start tabs adjacent to the adjustment region. The proximity sensor also includes a processor adapted to indicate adjustment of a first type responsive to sensed object motion originating in a first start tab and continuing in the adjustment region. Thus, a user can cause an adjustment of the first type by introducing an object proximate the first start tab, and moving the object from the first start tab and into the adjustment region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: Fidel Zawde, Thuy T.B. Le, John Feland, Ray Alexander Trent, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20070262951Abstract: A proximity sensor device and method is provided that facilitates improved system usability. Specifically, the proximity sensor device and method provide the ability for a user to easily cause adjustments in an electronic system using a proximity sensor device as a user interface. For example, it can be used to facilitate user interface navigation, such as scrolling. As another example, it can be used to facilitate value adjustments, such as changing a device parameter. To facilitate adjustment, the embodiments of the present invention provide a proximity sensor device that is adapted to indicate adjustment in a first way responsive to object motion in both of two opposite directions along a path proximate the touch sensor device. This facilitates use of the proximity sensor device by a user to indicate adjustments to an electronic device, and is particularly useful for indicating continuing adjustments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Mark Huie, Wendy Cheng
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Publication number: 20060187216Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Raymond Trent, Scott Shaw, David Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20050156881Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Raymond Trent, Scott Shaw, David Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark Huie
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Publication number: 20040252109Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an object position detector. The object position detector comprises a touch sensor formed as a closed loop and having a physical constraint formed on an upper surface of the touch sensor and coextensive with the closed loop. The touch sensor is configured to sense motion of an object proximate to the closed loop. The object position detector also comprises a processor coupled to the touch sensor and is programmed to generate an action in response to the motion on the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Synaptics, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Trent, Scott J. Shaw, David W. Gillespie, Christopher Heiny, Mark A. Huie
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Patent number: 6642857Abstract: A device for entering data into a computer and for manipulation of a cursor. The device includes a joystick, a conductive spring and at least one capacitive force sensor. The conductive spring is capable of being deflected by force applied to the joystick which is measured by the capacitive force sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Richard Schediwy, Mark Huie, Charles Cook