Patents by Inventor Michael Ahokas

Michael Ahokas 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).

  • Scrolling items on a list
    Patent number: 7551188
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for scrolling items on a list, wherein the method comprises: conducting said scrolling on a user interface and adaptively controlling speed of the scrolling depending on the items on the list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jorma Michael Ahokas
  • System and method for controlling headphones
    Publication number: 20070297618
    Abstract: A system for controlling an electronic device. The system includes an earpiece for distributing sound to a user. The earpiece has a sensor which is adapted to sense when the state of the earpiece changes from use to non-use and from non-use to use. The earpiece is adapted to be in communication with an electronic device to provide state information from the sensor to the electronic device so that the electronic device can respond, such as by ceasing to play a song when the earpiece is removed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Mikko Nurmi, John Patrick Wong, Michael Ahokas, Risto Kontio