Patents by Inventor Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson 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).

  • Patent number: 8607167
    Abstract: A device has a touch screen display configured to display a map application, which is configured to separately display a list of bookmarked locations, a list of recent queries, and a list of contacts. In response to detecting a finger gesture on an input icon associated with a search term input area, the map application displays at least one of the list of bookmarked locations, the list of recent queries, and the list of contacts. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a bookmarked location, an area corresponding to the bookmarked location is displayed on a digital map. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a recent query, one or more results corresponding to the recent query are displayed on a digital map. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a contact, an area associated with the contact is displayed on a digital map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Matas, Chris Blumenberg, Andre M. J. Boule, Richard Williamson
  • Publication number: 20130326334
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for use in conjunction with a computing device with a touch screen display comprises displaying a portion of a web page in a web browser application without concurrently displaying a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) entry area for inputting URLs of web pages. A gesture is detected in a predefined area at the top of the touch screen display. In response to detecting the gesture in the predefined area at the top of the touch screen display, the URL entry area is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williamson, Stephen O. Lemay
  • Patent number: 8588905
    Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a lead, a pulse generator, a cardiac signal module, a fusion detection module and a rate modification module. The lead includes electrodes that are configured to be positioned within a heart to sense cardiac signals of the heart. The pulse generator delivers stimulus pulses to the heart through at least one of the electrodes. The cardiac signal module monitors the cardiac signals and directs the pulse generator to deliver one or more of the stimulus pulses to the heart at a stimulation rate based on the cardiac signals. The fusion detection module identifies a presence of fusion-based behavior of the heart that is associated with delivery of the one or more of the stimulus pulses. The rate modification module then adjusts the stimulation rate based on the presence of the fusion-based behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Williamson
  • Publication number: 20130304156
    Abstract: The invention is a method of automatically adjusting an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual patient. By recording neural response to a predetermined input stimulus, one can alter that input stimulus to the needs of an individual patient. A minimum input stimulus is applied to a patient, followed by recording neural response in the vicinity of the input stimulus. By alternating stimulation and recording at gradually increasing levels, one can determine the minimum input that creates a neural response, thereby identifying the threshold stimulation level. One can further determine a maximum level by increasing stimulus until a predetermined maximum neural response is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Richard Williamson
  • Patent number: 8584050
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device displays content on a touch screen display and detects input by finger gestures. In response to the finger gestures, the device selects content, visually distinguishes the selected content, and/or updates the selected content based on detected input. In some embodiments, the device displays a command display area that includes one or more command icons; detects activation of a command icon in the command display area; and, in response to detecting activation of the command icon in the command display area, performs a corresponding action with respect to the selected content. Exemplary actions include cutting, copying, and pasting content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bas Ording, Kenneth L. Kocienda, Bradford Allen Moore, Marcel van Os, Richard Williamson, Scott Forstall
  • Patent number: 8564544
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for use in conjunction with a computing device with a touch screen display comprises: detecting one or more finger contacts with the touch screen display, applying one or more heuristics to the one or more finger contacts to determine a command for the device, and processing the command. The one or more heuristics comprise: a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a one-dimensional vertical screen scrolling command, a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a two-dimensional screen translation command, and a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a command to transition from displaying a respective item in a set of items to displaying a next item in the set of items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Jobs, Scott Forstall, Greg Christie, Stephen O. Lemay, Scott Herz, Marcel Van Os, Bas Ording, Gregory Novick, Wayne C. Westerman, Imran Chaudhri, Patrick Lee Coffman, Kenneth Kocienda, Nitin K. Ganatra, Freddy Allen Anzures, Jeremy A. Wyld, Jeffrey Bush, Michael Matas, Paul D. Marcos, Charles J. Pisula, Virgil Scott King, Chris Blumenberg, Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Andre M. J. Boule, Henri C. Lamiraux
  • Publication number: 20130275888
    Abstract: An electronic device receives touch input signals associated with a respective region of a web page. The respective region of the web page is associated with a plurality of event handlers or event listeners including an event handler or listener for a touch event and an event handler or listener for a gesture event. In response to receiving the touch input signals, the device sends a gesture event to the web page. The gesture event corresponds to a combination of two or more touch events, and the two or more touch events correspond to the touch input signals. The device dynamically rotates an element associated with the respective region of the web page with the event handler or listener for the gesture event based on a rotation value associated with the gesture event, and sends the touch events to the web page for processing, distinct from the dynamically rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Williamson, Gregory Dennis Bolsinga, TImothy P. Omernick
  • Publication number: 20130262993
    Abstract: A device with a touch screen display displays an electronic document that includes a respective user input element. The device detects a first input that corresponds to selection of the respective user input element that is displayed with text having a first size. In response to detecting the first input, the device enlarges the respective user input element, moves the respective user input element toward a center of a first portion of the display and displays an input interface for selecting input for the respective user input element in a second portion of the display that is different from the first portion of the display. The input interface includes a plurality of text input choices for entering text that are displayed at a second size larger than the first size. The device uses text that corresponds to a selected text input choice as input for the respective user input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Chris Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel van Os
  • Patent number: 8547353
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and graphical user interfaces for displaying hyperlink information are disclosed. In one embodiment, a portable electronic device with a touch screen display: displays content on the touch screen display, wherein the content includes a plurality of links to additional content; detects a contact by a finger with the touch screen display, wherein the contact includes an area of contact; determines a point within the area of contact; choosing a first link in the plurality of links based on proximity of the first link to the determined point; and displays information associated with the first link over the displayed content, wherein the information associated with the first link includes information other than anchor text of the first link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Blumenberg, Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson
  • Publication number: 20130253352
    Abstract: A method for detecting potential failures by an implantable medical lead is disclosed. The method includes sensing first, second and third signals between at least first and second combinations of electrodes, on the lead; determining whether at least one of the first, second and third signals is representative of a potential failure in the lead and identifies a failure and the electrode associated with the failure based on which of the first, second and third sensed signals is representative of the potential failure. Optionally, when the first and second sensed signals are both representative of the potential failure, the method further includes determining whether the first and second sensed signals are correlated with one another. When the first and second sensed signals are correlated, the method declares an electrode common to both of the first and second combinations to be associated with the failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: PACESETTER, INC.
    Inventors: Gene A. Bornzin, Richard Williamson
  • Patent number: 8510665
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device displays content on a touch screen display and detects input by finger gestures. In response to the finger gestures, the device selects content, visually distinguishes the selected content, and/or updates the selected content based on detected input. In some embodiments, the device displays a command display area that includes one or more command icons; detects activation of a command icon in the command display area; and, in response to detecting activation of the command icon in the command display area, performs a corresponding action with respect to the selected content. Exemplary actions include cutting, copying, and pasting content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bas Ording, Kenneth L. Kocienda, Bradford Allen Moore, Marcel van Os, Richard Williamson, Stephen O. Lemay, Scott Forstall
  • Patent number: 8504946
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for use in conjunction with a computing device with a touch screen display comprises displaying a portion of a web page in a web browser application without concurrently displaying a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) entry area for inputting URLs of web pages. A gesture is detected in a predefined area at the top of the touch screen display. In response to detecting the gesture in the predefined area at the top of the touch screen display, the URL entry area is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williamson, Stephen O. Lemay
  • Patent number: 8504162
    Abstract: The invention is a method of automatically adjusting an electrode array to the neural characteristics of an individual patient. By recording neural response to a predetermined input stimulus, one can alter that input stimulus to the needs of an individual patient. A minimum input stimulus is applied to a patient, followed by recording neural response in the vicinity of the input stimulus. By alternating stimulation and recording at gradually increasing levels, one can determine the minimum input that creates a neural response, thereby identifying the threshold stimulation level. One can further determine a maximum level by increasing stimulus until a predetermined maximum neural response is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Greenberg, Richard Williamson
  • Patent number: 8493408
    Abstract: A multi-step animation sequence for smoothly transitioning from a map view to a panorama view of a specified location is disclosed. An orientation overlay can be displayed on the panorama, showing a direction and angular extent of the field of view of the panorama. An initial specified location and a current location of the panorama can also be displayed on the orientation overlay. A navigable placeholder panorama to be displayed in place of a panorama at the specified location when panorama data is not available is disclosed. A perspective view of a street name annotation can be laid on the surface of a street in the panorama.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williamson, Christopher Blumenberg, Mike Matas, Kimon Tsinteris, Ryan Staake, Alex Kan
  • Patent number: 8464182
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a portable electronic device with a touch screen display displays a map in an untracked mode of a mapping application. The device receives location information for the device, and detects a first activation of a mapping mode user interface element. In response, the device enters a tracked mode of the mapping application. While in the tracked mode of the mapping application, the device detects a second activation of the mapping mode user interface element and, in response, enters a heading mode of the mapping application. While in the heading mode of the mapping application, the device detects a finger scrolling gesture and, in response, the device enters the tracked mode when the finger scrolling gesture moves the map less than a predefined amount or the device enters the untracked mode when the finger scrolling gesture moves the map greater than the predefined amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Blumenberg, Kimon Tsinteris, Richard Williamson, Ryan Staake
  • Patent number: 8451232
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a computer-implemented method in a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes: displaying content on the touch screen display, wherein the content includes a plurality of user input elements; detecting a contact by a finger with the touch screen display; choosing a user input element in the plurality of user input elements based on proximity of the user input element to the contact; displaying information associated with the chosen user input element over the displayed content; detecting a break in the contact by the finger with the touch screen display; and receiving input for the chosen user input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Chris Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel Van Os
  • Publication number: 20130118608
    Abstract: A drain system is configured to collect condensate from flue gas generated by a condensing fuel-fired appliance. The drain system includes a drain body defining an inlet positioned to receive condensate in the drain body, a drain opening positioned to deliver condensate from the drain body, a passage extending between the inlet and the drain opening, and a seat surface disposed within the passage. A float moves within the passage of the drain body at a location between the inlet of the drain body and the seat surface of the drain body. The float moves to a position contacting the seat surface defined by the drain body to block the flow of flue gas through the passage of the drain body when there is little or no condensate in the passage. A neutralizing agent is positioned along the passage of the drain body for contact with condensate in the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Laars Heating Systems Company
    Inventors: Chris Holiday, Bertram L. Walters, Richard A. Williamson
  • Patent number: 8416196
    Abstract: One or more touch input signals can be obtained from a touch sensitive device. A touch event model can be used to determine touch and/or gesture events based on the touch input signals. The touch and gesture events can be associated with touch input signals generated from different regions of a web page displayed on the touch sensitive device. Access can be provided to at least one touch or gesture event through a programming interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Williamson, Gregory Dennis Bolsinga, Tim Omernick
  • Patent number: 8411061
    Abstract: One or more touch input signals can be obtained from a touch sensitive device. If the touch input signals are associated with one or more regions of a web page displayed on the touch sensitive device, a touch event associated with the regions of a web page is processed by the web page. Otherwise, the touch events can be processed by an application (e.g., a browser).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Dennis Bolsinga, Tim Omernick, Richard Williamson
  • Patent number: 8391980
    Abstract: A method for detecting potential failures by a lead of an implantable medical device is provided. The method includes sensing a first signal over a first channel between a first combination of electrodes on the lead and sensing a second signal from a second channel between a second combination of electrodes on the lead. The method determines whether at least one of the first and second signals is representative of a potential failure in the lead and identifies a failure and the electrode associated with the failure based on which of the first and second sensed signals is representative of the potential failure. Optionally, when the first and second sensed signals are both representative of the potential failure, the method further includes determining whether the first and second sensed signals are correlated with one another. When the first and second sensed signals are correlated, the method declares an electrode common to both of the first and second combinations to be associated with the failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Bornzin, John W. Poore, Richard Williamson, Gabriel A. Mouchawar, Eric S. Fain