Patents by Inventor Mitko G Mitev

Mitko G Mitev 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).

  • Method and system for ad hoc networking of computer users
    Patent number: 7120667
    Abstract: A computer that establishes an ad hoc network, and a method performed by the computer are disclosed. The computer comprises an input device such as a keyboard or a graphical pointing device having a selector that generates a signal which indicates that a user has selected an ad hoc networking function. In one embodiment the computer includes a processor, coupled to the input device, which receives the signal and causes the computer to participate in an ad hoc network. The computer can also include a network interface, coupled to the processor, for communicating directly with at least one other computer within wireless communications range of the first computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael D Derocher, David R Kline, Craig D Boyle, Mitko G Mitev
  • Method and system for ad hoc networking of computer users
    Publication number: 20030097449
    Abstract: A computer that establishes an ad hoc network, and a method performed by the computer are disclosed. The computer comprises an input device such as a keyboard or a graphical pointing device having a selector that generates a signal which indicates that a user has selected an ad hoc networking function. In one embodiment the computer includes a processor, coupled to the input device, which receives the signal and causes the computer to participate in an ad hoc network. The computer can also include a network interface, coupled to the processor, for communicating directly with at least one other computer within wireless communications range of the first computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Derocher, David R. Kline, Craig D. Boyle, Mitko G. Mitev
  • User interface including multifunction fingerprint roller and computer including the same
    Publication number: 20030035568
    Abstract: A user interface including an at least partially transparent roller. The transparency allows the roller to be used as part of a fingerprint scanning system during fingerprint scans. The roller may also be used for other purposes during non-scanning periods. For example, the roller may be used in place of a conventional scroll key to control scrolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mitko G. Mitev, Memphis Zhihong Yin
  • Computer safety device and methods for increasing the safety of a person carrying the device
    Publication number: 20030002244
    Abstract: Methods and systems for increasing the safety of a person carrying a portable computer are described. In one embodiment, the safety device comprises a portable computer having a housing and a power source supported by the housing. At least one light-emitting device is connected to the power source and is configured to emit light responsive to the computer being carried. In another embodiment, the portable computer has a housing and at least one light reflecting safety structure attached to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Mitko G. Mitev