Patents by Inventor Michael Thano Matthews
Michael Thano Matthews 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: 9542148Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented for adapting a user interface of a remote desktop host. The apparatus includes a processor, a memory, a detection module and an adaptation module. The detection module detects a remote desktop connection between a remote client and a host. The remote client and the host may have different user interface characteristics. The adaptation module adapts a user interface of the host to accommodate user interface characteristics of the remote client.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Howard Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores
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Patent number: 9122735Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for modifying a transition to an altered power state of an electronic device based on accelerometer output. The apparatus includes an electronic device having a display and an accelerometer. The apparatus also includes a determination module, and a modification module. The determination module determines an in-use condition of the electronic device based on accelerometer output for the electronic device. The modification module modifies a transition to an altered power state of the electronic device in response to the determination module determining the in-use condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Howard Locker, Mark Charles Davis, Michael Thano Matthews, Steven Richard Perrin, Sean Michael Ulrich
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Patent number: 9094532Abstract: A method includes sensing a local environmental condition, receiving an electronic communication message, sensing a local microphone signal level associated with the communication message, and issuing a notification if the local microphone signal level exceeds a threshold associated with the local environmental condition. In such a method, an electronic communication may be a telephone call, a video call, a text message, a message communicated via a short message service, a message communicated via a multimedia message service or other type of message. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, Howard J. Locker, James Stephen Rutledge, Julie Anne Morris, Matthew Price Roper, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Patent number: 9021383Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an approach is provided in which a mobile mode of a Website is displayed in a first (smaller) window displayed on a display screen with the mobile mode corresponding to a first (mobile) network address of the Website. A user action is received that requests a non-mobile mode of the Website. The user action is processed by closing the first (smaller) window and displaying a non-mobile (e.g., desktop) mode of the Website in a second window, such as a browser, that is displayed on the display screen. The non-mobile mode of the Website corresponds to a second network address (e.g., a normal, or desktop, version of the Website).Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Neal Robert Caliendo, Jr., Jason Grimme, Michael Thano Matthews, Russell Speight VanBlon
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Patent number: 8855687Abstract: A device and method include detecting signal strength received at a mobile cellular communication device. A dropped call is detected between the device and another device as a function of detected signal strength. The dropped call is reconnected when detected signal strength reaches a selected first threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Howard J. Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, James Stephen Rutledge, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Patent number: 8644689Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for capturing video content. A buffer stores a most recent time interval of a video signal. A capture module stops overwrite of a stored video signal in response to a capture command. A copy module retrieves the stored video signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Michael Thano Matthews, Axel Ramirez Flores, Howard Locker
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Publication number: 20130295895Abstract: A device and method include detecting signal strength received at a mobile cellular communication device. A dropped call is detected between the device and another device as a function of detected signal strength. The dropped call is reconnected when detected signal strength reaches a selected first threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Howard J. Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, James Stephen Rutledge, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Patent number: 8509852Abstract: A device and method include detecting signal strength received at a mobile cellular communication device. A dropped call is detected between the device and another device as a function of detected signal strength. The dropped call is reconnected when detected signal strength reaches a selected first threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Howard J. Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, James Stephen Rutledge, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Patent number: 8490177Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for variable authentication requirements. The apparatus includes an operating status module identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and an access control module comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The apparatus also includes a profile module maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status. The access control module determines a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status. The method includes identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mark Charles Davis, Howard J. Locker, Michael Thano Matthews, Steven Richard Perrin, Sean Michael Ulrich
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Publication number: 20130152009Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, an approach is provided in which a mobile mode of a Website is displayed in a first (smaller) window displayed on a display screen with the mobile mode corresponding to a first (mobile) network address of the Website. A user action is received that requests a non-mobile mode of the Website. The user action is processed by closing the first (smaller) window and displaying a non-mobile (e.g., desktop) mode of the Website in a second window, such as a browser, that is displayed on the display screen. The non-mobile mode of the Website corresponds to a second network address (e.g., a normal, or desktop, version of the Website).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Neal Robert Caliendo, JR., Jason Grimme, Michael Thano Matthews, Russell Speight VanBlon
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Publication number: 20130055102Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented for adapting a user interface of a remote desktop host. The apparatus includes a processor, a memory, a detection module and an adaptation module. The detection module detects a remote desktop connection between a remote client and a host. The remote client and the host may have different user interface characteristics. The adaptation module adapts a user interface of the host to accommodate user interface characteristics of the remote client.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Howard Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores
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Publication number: 20130051765Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for capturing video content. A buffer stores a most recent time interval of a video signal. A capture module stops overwrite of a stored video signal in response to a capture command. A copy module retrieves the stored video signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Michael Thano Matthews, Axel Ramirez Flores, Howard Locker
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Patent number: 8276271Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Julie Anne Morris, Michael Thano Matthews, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki
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Publication number: 20120239950Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for variable authentication requirements. The apparatus includes an operating status module identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and an access control module comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status. The apparatus also includes a profile module maintaining a trust indicator for each operating status. The access control module determines a level of authentication required to unlock the device in response to the trust indicator associated with the current operating status. The method includes identifying a change in an operating status of a device and maintaining a history of operating statuses, and comparing a current operating status with a previous operating status.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Mark Charles Davis, Howard J. Locker, Michael Thano Matthews, Steven Richard Perrin, Sean Michael Ulrich
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Publication number: 20120208507Abstract: A method includes sensing a local environmental condition, receiving an electronic communication message, sensing a local microphone signal level associated with the communication message, and issuing a notification if the local microphone signal level exceeds a threshold associated with the local environmental condition. In such a method, an electronic communication may be a telephone call, a video call, a text message, a message communicated via a short message service, a message communicated via a multimedia message service or other type of message. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, Howard J. Locker, James Stephen Rutledge, Julie Anne Morris, Matthew Price Roper, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Publication number: 20120157164Abstract: A device and method include detecting signal strength received at a mobile cellular communication device. A dropped call is detected between the device and another device as a function of detected signal strength. The dropped call is reconnected when detected signal strength reaches a selected first threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Howard J. Locker, Axel Ramirez Flores, Bradley Park Strazisar, James Stephen Rutledge, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Michael Thano Matthews, Scott Edwards Kelso, Steven Richard Perrin, Yi Zhou
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Publication number: 20120011707Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Julie Anne Morris, Michael Thano Matthews, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki
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Patent number: 8098049Abstract: A technique for charging a wireless device includes detecting a physical presence of a user with respect to the device. A magnetic force is provided between a charging pad and the device only when the physical presence of the user, with respect to the device, is not detected. In this case, a rechargeable power source of the device receives a charging current from the charging pad via conductive contacts of the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Julie Anne Morris, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki, Michael Thano Matthews
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Patent number: 8052440Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Lenovo Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Julie Anne Morris, Michael Thano Matthews, Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki
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Publication number: 20110267026Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for modifying a transition to an altered power state of an electronic device based on accelerometer output. The apparatus includes an electronic device having a display and an accelerometer. The apparatus also includes a determination module, and a modification module. The determination module determines an in-use condition of the electronic device based on accelerometer output for the electronic device. The modification module modifies a transition to an altered power state of the electronic device in response to the determination module determining the in-use condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Howard Locker, Mark Charles Davis, Michael Thano Matthews, Steven Richard Perrin, Sean Michael Ulrich