Patents by Inventor Nicolas Sasselli
Nicolas Sasselli 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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Publication number: 20140168116Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices, such as human interface devices, configured for use with a tablet computer. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and system for discriminating between the interactions of a handheld device, touch of one or more of the user's finger(s) and interaction with appendages of the user on a touch-screen tablet computer. The methods described herein may include discriminating between the interaction of the handheld device, the user's finger(s) and an appendage of the user so that the collected information can be used to control some aspect of the hardware or software running on the touch-screen tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Nicolas SASSELLI, Patrick SALAMIN, Maxim VLASOV, Julien RACLE, Rémy ZIMMERMANN, Jiri HOLZBECHER
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Publication number: 20140168142Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices, such as human interface devices, configured for use with a tablet computer. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and system for discriminating between the interactions of a handheld device, touch of one or more of the user's finger(s) and interaction with appendages of the user on a touch-screen tablet computer. The methods described herein may include discriminating between the interaction of the handheld device, the user's finger(s) and an appendage of the user so that the collected information can be used to control some aspect of the hardware or software running on the touch-screen tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Nicolas SASSELLI, Patrick SALAMIN, Maxim VLASOV, Julien RACLE, Rémy ZIMMERMANN, Jiri HOLZBECHER
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Publication number: 20140168141Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices, such as human interface devices, configured for use with a tablet computer. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and system for discriminating between the interactions of a handheld device, touch of one or more of the user's finger(s) and interaction with appendages of the user on a touch-screen tablet computer. The methods described herein may include discriminating between the interaction of the handheld device, the user's finger(s) and an appendage of the user so that the collected information can be used to control some aspect of the hardware or software running on the touch-screen tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Nicolas SASSELLI, Patrick SALAMIN, Maxim VLASOV, Julien RACLE, Remy ZIMMERMANN, Jiri HOLZBECHER
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Publication number: 20140168140Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices, such as human interface devices, configured for use with a tablet computer. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and system for discriminating between the interactions of a handheld device, touch of one or more of the user's finger(s) and interaction with appendages of the user on a touch-screen tablet computer. The methods described herein may include discriminating between the interaction of the handheld device, the user's finger(s) and an appendage of the user so that the collected information can be used to control some aspect of the hardware or software running on the touch-screen tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Nicolas SASSELLI, Patrick SALAMIN, Maxim VLASOV, Julien RACLE, Rémy ZIMMERMANN, Jiri HOLZBECHER
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Patent number: 7898524Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable an optical device to track on a diffusing surface over which a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface is placed. Some embodiments are directed towards detecting when an optical device is lifted off the surface it was resting on. Embodiments also include a sensing system that detects the z distance (distance to the tracking surface) and improves image quality by improving the effectiveness of the optical sensor subsystem and/or the illumination subsystem at the detected z distance. Other embodiments include a system and method that enables an optical device to track on a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface alone. This may involve dark-field imaging based on certain features (e.g., dirt) already present on the transparent surface. Alternately, this may involve creating features such as droplets, spreading dirt residue, and creating thermal spots, which can be used for tracking.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Nicolas Sasselli, Boris Karamata, Nicolas Chauvin
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Patent number: 7872639Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable an optical device to track on a diffusing surface over which a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface is placed. Some embodiments are directed towards detecting when an optical device is lifted off the surface it was resting on. Embodiments also include a sensing system that detects the z distance (distance to the tracking surface) and improves image quality by improving the effectiveness of the optical sensor subsystem and/or the illumination subsystem at the detected z distance. Other embodiments include a system and method that enables an optical device to track on a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface alone. This may involve dark-field imaging based on certain features (e.g., dirt) already present on the transparent surface. Alternately, this may involve creating features such as droplets, spreading dirt residue, and creating thermal spots, which can be used for tracking.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Nicolas Sasselli, Boris Karamata, Nicolas Chauvin, Olivier Mathis
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Patent number: 7317448Abstract: A system, method, and method of manufacturing directed to an optical device with increased accuracy in tracking ability. The increased accuracy can be achieved by using a multiple sensor system. A second sensor is added to the optical device. The second sensor increases the probability of obtaining a high quality image. Thus, the tracking ability of the device can be performed with greater accuracy over a single sensor device. The second sensor can also perform additional functions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Nicolas Sasselli, Olivier Egloff, Julien Piot, Bernhard Joss, Olivier Theytaz, Pascal Eichenberger
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Publication number: 20070013661Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable an optical device to track on a diffusing surface over which a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface is placed. Some embodiments are directed towards detecting when an optical device is lifted off the surface it was resting on. Embodiments also include a sensing system that detects the z distance (distance to the tracking surface) and improves image quality by improving the effectiveness of the optical sensor subsystem and/or the illumination subsystem at the detected z distance. Other embodiments include a system and method that enables an optical device to track on a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface alone. This may involve dark-field imaging based on certain features (e.g., dirt) already present on the transparent surface. Alternately, this may involve creating features such as droplets, spreading dirt residue, and creating thermal spots, which can be used for tracking.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Nicolas Sasselli, Boris Karamata, Nicolas Chauvin, Olivier Mathis
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Publication number: 20070008286Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable an optical device to track on a diffusing surface over which a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface is placed. Some embodiments are directed towards detecting when an optical device is lifted off the surface it was resting on. Embodiments also include a sensing system that detects the z distance (distance to the tracking surface) and improves image quality by improving the effectiveness of the optical sensor subsystem and/or the illumination subsystem at the detected z distance. Other embodiments include a system and method that enables an optical device to track on a transparent and/or translucent and/or optically smooth surface alone. This may involve dark-field imaging based on certain features (e.g., dirt) already present on the transparent surface. Alternately, this may involve creating features such as droplets, spreading dirt residue, and creating thermal spots, which can be used for tracking.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Nicolas Sasselli, Boris Karamata, Nicolas Chauvin
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Patent number: 6847353Abstract: A system, method, and method of manufacturing directed to an optical device with increased accuracy in tracking ability. The increased accuracy can be achieved by using a multiple sensor system. A second sensor is added to the optical device. The second sensor increases the probability of obtaining a high quality image. Thus, the tracking ability of the device can be performed with greater accuracy over a single sensor device. The second sensor can also perform additional functions.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Nicolas Sasselli, Olivier Egloff, Julien Piot, Bernhard Joss, Olivier Theytaz, Pascal Eichenberger
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Patent number: 6411281Abstract: A cordless mouse with an upper and lower housing. The lower housing includes a hole for receiving a ball which extends through the hole in the bottom of the mouse. The upper housing is uniquely provided with a cavity for receiving a battery, with a portion of the cavity extending over the ball.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Logitech, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Sasselli, Aldo Bussien, Denis O'Keeffe
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Patent number: 6078789Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a standardized communications protocol for wireless communications between a host and one or more peripheral devices such as joysticks, mice, gamepads, remote controllers or other devices including establishing a standard message format for messages communicated between a host and the peripheral devices, establishing a plurality of unique data types for associated peripheral devices, and prioritizing communications between the host and such peripherals to permit rapid and effective communication therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventors: Olivier Bodenmann, Florian Kehlstadt, Nicolas Sasselli, Dennis Lee
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Patent number: 5881366Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a standardized communications protocol for wireless communications between a host and one or more peripheral devices such as joysticks, mice, gamepads, remote controllers or other devices including establishing a standard message format for messages communicated between a host and the peripheral devices, establishing a plurality of unique data types for associated peripheral devices, and prioritizing communications between the host and such peripherals to permit rapid and effective communication therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1996Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Logitech, Inc.Inventors: Olivier Bodenmann, Florian Kehlstadt, Nicolas Sasselli, Dennis Lee
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Patent number: 5854621Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless radio frequency ("RF") communications interface between peripherals and the host personal computer or workstation. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless electronic mouse which uses an RF transmitter to transmit information unidirectionally to a receiver which is coupled to a host computer. This arrangement eliminates the need for a cable connection between the mouse and the receiver, while at the same time permitting continuous communication therebetween. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus to allow the receiver to differentiate between multiple RF wireless mice operating within the same transmission zone by a combination of providing a unique identification code to each transmitting mouse and allowing the user to choose from a plurality of transmission channels. The receiver then automatically switches to the channel selected by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Logitech, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Junod, Berni Joss, Nicolas Sasselli, Rene Sommer, Aldo Bussien