Patents by Inventor Nicole Jurie Kim

Nicole Jurie Kim 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).

  • PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN INTEGRATED SWITCHABLE MIRROR
    Publication number: 20100134863
    Abstract: Electronic devices with displays having switchable mirrors are described. The switchable mirror covers the display and is capable of switching from a transparent state to a reflecting state responsive to a switch in the electronic device. In one embodiment, the display is switched off when the switchable mirror switches to its reflecting state. In another embodiment, the switchable mirror is switched to its reflecting state when the electronic device is switched off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Pantech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicole Jurie KIM
  • Portable electronic device with an integrated switchable mirror
    Patent number: 7679808
    Abstract: Portable electronic devices with displays having switchable mirrors are described. The switchable mirror covers the display and is capable of switching from a transparent state to a reflecting state responsive to a switch in the portable electronic device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the display is switched off when the switchable mirror switches to its reflecting state. In another embodiment of the present invention, the switchable mirror is switched to its reflecting state when the portable electronic device is switched off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Pantech & Curitel Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Jurie Kim
  • PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN INTEGRATED SWITCHABLE MIRROR
    Publication number: 20080186560
    Abstract: Portable electronic devices with displays having switchable mirrors are described. The switchable mirror covers the display and is capable of switching from a transparent state to a reflecting state responsive to a switch in the portable electronic device. In one embodiment of the present invention, the display is switched off when the switchable mirror switches to its reflecting state. In another embodiment of the present invention, the switchable mirror is switched to its reflecting state when the portable electronic device is switched off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Nicole Jurie Kim