Patents by Inventor Markku Rytivaara

Markku Rytivaara 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).

  • Publication number: 20190212905
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, which editing means removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of the editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement according to the invention. The invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Mika P. MUSTONEN, Markku RYTIVAARA, Minna KARUKKA
  • Patent number: 10192523
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided that facilitate an overview of a plurality of home screens in order to increase the efficiency with which users interact with the home screens. In this regard, a method is provided that includes causing a display of a first home screen and then causing the display to zoom out from the first home screen to a canvas overview representing a plurality of home screens including the first home screen. The canvas overview is configured to present the plurality of home screens in a continuous arrangement and to group items accessible via a respective home screen in proximity to one another. The method also receives a selection of a second home screen from the canvas overview and causes the display to be zoomed in from the canvas overview to the second home screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventors: Petri Luomala, Janne V. Kyllonen, Jari Lahdenpera, Markku Rytivaara
  • Patent number: 10175872
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, which editing means removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of the editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement according to the invention. The invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Conversant Wireless Licensing S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara, Minna Karukka
  • Publication number: 20170294211
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, which editing means removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of the editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement according to the invention. The invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Mika P. MUSTONEN, Markku RYTIVAARA, Minna KARUKKA
  • Patent number: 9671947
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, which editing means removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of the editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement according to the invention. The invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Core Wireless Licensing S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara, Minna Karukka
  • Patent number: 9575655
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor and a display connected to the processor, the display being configured to present a first and second application on the display so that the second application is transparently presented over the first application wherein the first and second applications are active applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventor: Markku Rytivaara
  • Publication number: 20140215338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, which editing means removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of the editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement according to the invention. The invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara, Minna Karukka
  • Patent number: 8712219
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention relates to a method for editing a media record in a terminal device of a cellular network, by removing at least one portion of the original contents of the media record. The state of editing is shown on the display of the terminal device with a pointer arrangement. An aspect of the invention also relates to a cellular network terminal device in which the method is utilized. In the terminal device the media record editing is controlled with a program application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Core Wireless Licensing S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara, Minna Karukka
  • Patent number: 8583706
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making it easier to carry out information search and processing with a communications device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a network browser employing the method and a www service at a server in a communications network as well as a cellular network terminal. In the method according to the invention, information entered in the address field of the network browser is utilized so that the address field with its virtual function keys is modified in accordance with the service used on the basis of information entered in the address field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara
  • Publication number: 20130083075
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided that facilitate an overview of a plurality of home screens in order to increase the efficiency with which users interact with the home screens. In this regard, a method is provided that includes causing a display of a first home screen and then causing the display to zoom out from the first home screen to a canvas overview representing a plurality of home screens including the first home screen. The canvas overview is configured to present the plurality of home screens in a continuous arrangement and to group items accessible via a respective home screen in proximity to one another. The method also receives a selection of a second home screen from the canvas overview and causes the display to be zoomed in from the canvas overview to the second home screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Petri Luomala, Janne V. Kyllonen, Jari Lahdenpera, Markku Rytivaara
  • Publication number: 20120030608
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making it easier to carry out information search and processing with a communications device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a network browser employing the method and a www service at a server in a communications network as well as a cellular network terminal. In the method according to the invention, information entered in the address field of the network browser is utilized so that the address field with its virtual function keys is modified in accordance with the service used on the basis of information entered in the address field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara
  • Patent number: 8065344
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making it easier to carry out information search and processing with a communications device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a network browser employing the method and a www service at a server in a communications network as well as a cellular network terminal. In the method according to the invention, information entered in the address field of the network browser is utilized so that the address field with its virtual function keys is modified in accordance with the service used on the basis of information entered in the address field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara
  • Publication number: 20100317329
    Abstract: A media clip is marked (156) in a wireless terminal (10) and transmitted further (164) to another wireless terminal (10) in which the marked media stream is received (182) and presented (194) according to the marking (156). A wireless network terminal (10) is shown applying the method, and a programmable means (14, 15, 16, 34, 35) usukkystrated in the wireless network terminal (10) to implement the method. A basis for marking (156) is a playhead position (23, 23a, 23b) which indicates progress of a media clip on a display (11) of the wireless terminal (10), and an end moment of the media clip when the media clip was stopped. This information is associated to playhead information which forms the basis for the marking (156) and reassemblying (184) a media data message (41) before sending it and after receiving it over a wireless network (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Markku Rytivaara, Mika Mustonen, Minna Karukka
  • Patent number: 7660593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for combining separate media records saved in a cellular network terminal device by means of the numerical keys of the cellular network terminal device. The invention also relates to an application program implementing the method and a cellular network terminal device in which the application program is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Mika P. Mustonen, Markku Rytivaara, Minna Karukka
  • Patent number: 7453510
    Abstract: An imaging device comprising at least one image capturing subsystem of a first type, comprising a lens arrangement, configured to produce images. The device further comprises at least one image capturing subsystem of a second type comprising a lens arrangement, having optical or light gathering properties different from the subsystem of first type, configured to produce an image, and a controller configured to select the subsystem with which an image is to be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Timo Kolehmainen, Markku Rytivaara, Timo Tokkonen, Jakke Mäkelä, Kai Ojala
  • Patent number: 7453443
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of deactivating the touch screen lock in a portable electronic device comprising a touch screen and means for locking the touch screen. The method comprises detecting touches on predetermined contact areas on the touch screen in a given order during touch screen lock and deactivating the touch screen lock once said touches on said predetermined contact areas are detected. The invention also relates to a portable electronic device comprising a touch screen and means for locking the touch screen. The device comprises means for detecting touches on predetermined contact areas on the touch screen in a given order during touch screen lock and deactivating the touch screen lock once said touches on said predetermined contact areas are detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Markku Rytivaara, Mika Mustonen, Timo Tokkonen
  • Patent number: 7433681
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method, server and device arrangement for transmitting high-class multimedia messages of a mass event. When this method is utilized, the data transfer capacity of the cell of a cellular network serving the participants of the mass event need not be increased so that it would correspond to the capacity of the multimedia messages to be transmitted. In a method according to the invention, the cell that serves the mass event mainly transmits only text messages by which the multimedia messages to be sent from a multimedia server to some other terminal devices are defined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Markku Rytivaara, Mika Mustonen, Kai Ojala, Keijo Lähetkangas, Kai Mustonen
  • Publication number: 20080172609
    Abstract: A user is provided with a simple way of selecting a number of “favourite” applications to be visible on the display of, e.g., his/her communication terminal or PDA. By customizing the apparatus in this manner the user will find it easier and more convenient to make full use of his/her device when doing business as well as utilizing the device when performing more leisure like activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Markku RYTIVAARA
  • Publication number: 20080163082
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor and a display connected to the processor, the display being configured to present a first and second application on the display so that the second application is transparently presented over the first application wherein the first and second applications are active applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Markku Rytivaara
  • Publication number: 20070177004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of creating an image file in an imaging device and an imaging device comprising at least two image capturing apparatus, each apparatus being arranged to produce an image. The apparatus is configured to utilize at least a portion of the images produced with different image capturing apparatus with each other to produce an image with an enhanced image quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Timo Kolehmainen, Markku Rytivaara, Timo Tokkonen, Jakke Makela, Kai Ojala