Patents by Inventor Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy 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).

  • Publication number: 20130077937
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating and performing an audio-visual montage assembled from tagged audio files matched with tagged video or graphic or photo image files in a hand held computation device and preferably performed on an external display device such as a television or computer monitor that may also have associated audio performance systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean Kennedy, Adrian Crisan, Gary Lyons
  • Publication number: 20130027422
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to extending a display area of a computer. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a first position of a secondary display relative to a primary display. The method further includes detecting a second position of the secondary display. The method further includes adjusting one or more settings of the secondary display based on the second position, where the adjusting causes the secondary display to be a continuation of the primary display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sean Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20120179717
    Abstract: An electronic device that provides entertainment recommendations to a device user includes a metadata manager that automatically searches social networking websites on the Internet to obtain metadata pertaining to entertainment preferences of the device user of the electronic device. The metadata manager then compiles the metadata into a metadata database. A recommendation manager may then analyze the various metadata in the metadata database to automatically provide targeted entertainment recommendations to the device user through the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Sean Kennedy, Fredrik Carpio, Rommel Garay, Adrian Crisan, Gary Lyons, Edward Winter
  • Publication number: 20120089922
    Abstract: An apparatus for effectively implementing system and desktop configuration enhancements in an electronic device includes a user interface that a device user may utilize to interact with the electronic device. In accordance with the present invention, various appropriate means for enhancing the utilization capabilities of the user interface are implemented and supported. The electronic device further includes a processor device that is configured to control the means for enhancing the utilization capabilities of the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Sean Kennedy, Fredrik Carpio, Rommel Garay, Paul Hwang, Gary Lyons, Christopher Ohren, Edward Winter
  • Publication number: 20120072752
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing power management enhancements. In an embodiment, the method comprises receiving an indication that the computing device is in a non-user-interactable state and powering down non-essential device components such that the computing device is configured to enter a low power state. In another embodiment, the method comprises selecting a duration for a battery life of the computing device and selecting a power profile for the computing device to ensure that the computing device operates for at least as long as the selected duration. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a computing device comprising means for providing battery power and means for altering a power profile of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean Kennedy, Edward Winter, Gary Lyons, Paul Hwang, Rommel Garay, Christopher Ohren, Fredrik Carpio, Michael Chang, Drew Lawton
  • Publication number: 20110000023
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diaper changing apparatus which is adaptable for use on a variety of surfaces. Non limiting examples of suitable surfaces include a mat, bed, changing table, etc. The diaper changing apparatus comfortably elevates and restricts a baby's arm motions. In addition a lateral restraining member is provided to restrain the baby's waist area. In one embodiment the diaper changing apparatus includes a width adaptable mechanism to accommodate babies of varying sizes. The width adaptable mechanism comprises of a pair of base members with a removable means for fastening. The lateral width between the two base members can be modified to accommodate babies of varying sizes. In an alternative embodiment the diaper changing apparatus has a fixed lateral width and is constructed from one piece. In a further embodiment the diaper changing apparatus comprises at least two base members and one lateral restraining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Sean Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20070240154
    Abstract: A software management database contains data structures supporting computer software provisioning for a range of CTO/BTO variations, language variations, region variations, and operating system variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Gerzymisch, Vijayanand Kallianpur, Sean Kennedy, Masafumi Kuboyama, Brian Lee, Yoshiro Muraoka, Victor Reha