Patents by Inventor Marko Yliaho
Marko Yliaho 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: 10817059Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program in which: an adaptive feedback profile is stored; user feedback signals are produced according to the adaptive feedback profile; contextual information is determined; context of the apparatus is detected based on the contextual information; and the adaptive feedback profile is adapted according to the detected context.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OYInventor: Marko Yliaho
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Patent number: 10671165Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a receiver configured to receive data for at least one user interface element to be displayed on a displayed user interface at a location on a display and a tactile feedback signal indicator associated with the at least one user interface element; a touch sensor configured to determine at least one touch location corresponds to the at least one user interface element location of the displayed user interface; and a tactile effect generator configured to generate a tactile feedback signal to be output by the display dependent on the displayed user interface and based on the tactile feedback signal indicator such that the at least one user interface element provides a simulated experience.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Thorsten Behles, Marko Yliaho
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Patent number: 10644516Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method connectivity of at least two user apparatuses is identified to a power source via a Universal Serial Bus type-C connection (USB-C). Apparatus characteristics of the at least two user apparatuses are obtained. Charging preference data relating to the at least two user apparatuses is also obtained. Based on the apparatus characteristics and the charging preference data, a charging scheme is determined to provide charging power to the at least two user apparatuses from the power source. The determined charging scheme is then applied to charge the at least two user apparatuses via the USB-C connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kai Inha, Marko Yliaho, Juha Backman
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Patent number: 10469947Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to cause AN audio source to be modified in a manner consistent with the corresponding video images once the user and/or a display upon which the images are rendered has been tilted. In regards to a method, an initial virtual position of an audio source is determined. The method also includes determining a tilt angle that defines an angle that an apparatus embodying a display for rendering images has been tilted relative to a reference orientation of the apparatus with respect to a user of the apparatus. The method may also include modifying a virtual position of an audio source based upon the tilt angle and an initial virtual position of the audio source. The method may also include causing the audio source to be rendered in accordance with the virtual position as modified.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Marko Yliaho, Jarmo Hiipakka
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Patent number: 10306368Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to cause AN audio source to be modified in a manner consistent with the corresponding video images once the user and/or a display upon which the images are rendered has been tilted. In regards to a method, an initial virtual position of an audio source is determined. The method also includes determining a tilt angle that defines an angle that an apparatus embodying a display for rendering images has been tilted relative to a reference orientation of the apparatus with respect to a user of the apparatus. The method may also include modifying a virtual position of an audio source based upon the tilt angle and an initial virtual position of the audio source. The method may also include causing the audio source to be rendered in accordance with the virtual position as modified.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Marko Yliaho, Jarmo Hiipakka
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Patent number: 10142465Abstract: An apparatus for providing sender identification information of the communication event on a display is described. In an embodiment the apparatus receives a communication event, for example, a call or a message. The mobile apparatus is caused to output a temporary indication of the communication event and the sender identification information relating to the communication event is not shown on the display. When a user of the mobile apparatus is detected with at least one sensor, the display is arranged to display the sender identification information on the display replacing the temporary indication in response to detecting the user with the at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Marko Yliaho
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Publication number: 20180183926Abstract: An apparatus for providing sender identification information of the communication event on a display is described. In an embodiment the apparatus receives a communication event, for example, a call or a message. The mobile apparatus is caused to output a temporary indication of the communication event and the sender identification information relating to the communication event is not shown on the display. When a user of the mobile apparatus is detected with at least one sensor, the display is arranged to display the sender identification information on the display replacing the temporary indication in response to detecting the user with the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventor: Marko Yliaho
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Patent number: 9948770Abstract: An apparatus for providing sender identification information of the communication event on a display is described. In an embodiment the apparatus receives a communication event, for example, a call or a message. The mobile apparatus is caused to output a temporary indication of the communication event and the sender identification information relating to the communication event is not shown on the display. When a user of the mobile apparatus is detected with at least one sensor, the display is arranged to display the sender identification information on the display replacing the temporary indication in response to detecting the user with the at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Marko Yliaho
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Patent number: 9946317Abstract: The user of a portable device defines the charging direction when two devices with bi-directional power transfers interfaces are interconnected. The device detects a gesture of the user and starts the power transfer to the defined direction. The user may also define the amount of charge to be transferred by the same gesture. The portable device may be operational for a longer period as long as there is another device sharing the battery charge. Embodiments of portable devices include smartphones, speakers, tablets, watches or other wearable devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Juha Backman, Marko Yliaho
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Publication number: 20170338673Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method connectivity of at least two user apparatuses is identified to a power source via a Universal Serial Bus type-C connection (USB-C). Apparatus characteristics of the at least two user apparatuses are obtained. Charging preference data relating to the at least two user apparatuses is also obtained. Based on the apparatus characteristics and the charging preference data, a charging scheme is determined to provide charging power to the at least two user apparatuses from the power source. The determined charging scheme is then applied to charge the at least two user apparatuses via the USB-C connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Kai Inha, Marko Yliaho, Juha Backman
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Patent number: 9716944Abstract: Adjustable audio beamforming of a device having a plurality of microphones is disclosed. A method for forming an audio beam of a device having a plurality of microphones, wherein the device is a deformable device, comprises: recognizing a deforming state of the device; and forming the audio beam according to the recognized deforming state of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Marko Yliaho, Ari Koski
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Publication number: 20170060207Abstract: The user of a portable device defines the charging direction when two devices with bi-directional power transfers interfaces are interconnected. The device detects a gesture of the user and starts the power transfer to the defined direction. The user may also define the amount of charge to be transferred by the same gesture. The portable device may be operational for a longer period as long as there is another device sharing the battery charge. Embodiments of portable devices include smartphones, speakers, tablets, watches or other wearable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Juha Backman, Marko Yliaho
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Publication number: 20160295323Abstract: Adjustable audio beamforming of a device having a plurality of microphones is disclosed. A method for forming an audio beam of a device having a plurality of microphones, wherein the device is a deformable device, comprises: recognizing a deforming state of the device; and forming the audio beam according to the recognized deforming state of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Marko Yliaho, Ari Koski
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Publication number: 20160150014Abstract: In one example, a computing apparatus is configured to receive at least one contextual parameter. The computing apparatus is configured to receive an action from the user of the apparatus for a data item. The computing apparatus is configured to associate the at least one contextual parameter to the data item so as to establish a tag. The tag is configured to determine two or more data storage destinations of the data item. The computing apparatus is configured to output the suggested two or more data storage destinations of the data item for the user. One of the two or more data storage destinations is highlighted according to the tag. The data item destination may be automatically or manually selected to the appropriate data destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Marko Yliaho, Sami Säilä
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Publication number: 20160100253Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to cause AN audio source to be modified in a manner consistent with the corresponding video images once the user and/or a display upon which the images are rendered has been tilted. In regards to a method, an initial virtual position of an audio source is determined. The method also includes determining a tilt angle that defines an angle that an apparatus embodying a display for rendering images has been tilted relative to a reference orientation of the apparatus with respect to a user of the apparatus. The method may also include modifying a virtual position of an audio source based upon the tilt angle and an initial virtual position of the audio source. The method may also include causing the audio source to be rendered in accordance with the virtual position as modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Marko Yliaho, Jarmo Hiipakka
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Publication number: 20160100051Abstract: An apparatus for providing sender identification information of the communication event on a display is described. In an embodiment the apparatus receives a communication event, for example, a call or a message. The mobile apparatus is caused to output a temporary indication of the communication event and the sender identification information relating to the communication event is not shown on the display. When a user of the mobile apparatus is detected with at least one sensor, the display is arranged to display the sender identification information on the display replacing the temporary indication in response to detecting the user with the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Marko Yliaho
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Publication number: 20150253850Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a receiver configured to receive data for at least one user interface element to be displayed on a displayed user interface at a location on a display and a tactile feedback signal indicator associated with the at least one user interface element; a touch sensor configured to determine at least one touch location corresponds to the at least one user interface element location of the displayed user interface; and a tactile effect generator configured to generate a tactile feedback signal to be output by the display dependent on the displayed user interface and based on the tactile feedback signal indicator such that the at least one user interface element provides a simulated experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Thorsten Behles, Marko Yliaho
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Publication number: 20150177837Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program in which: an adaptive feedback profile is stored; user feedback signals are produced according to the adaptive feedback profile; contextual information is determined; context of the apparatus is detected based on the contextual information; and the adaptive feedback profile is adapted according to the detected context.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Marko Yliaho