Patents by Inventor Tapio Savolainen
Tapio Savolainen 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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Patent number: 11940763Abstract: There is provided a display assembly for a wearable device, the display assembly comprising: a solar cell layer; and a touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer is arranged above the touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer comprises photovoltaic material arranged at an edge region of the display assembly leaving a uniform central region of the touch sensor layer uncovered.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Ari Hurtta, Tapio Savolainen, Kari Mäkeläinen
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Publication number: 20240012365Abstract: There is provided a display assembly for a wearable device, the display assembly comprising: a solar cell layer; and a touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer is arranged above the touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer comprises photovoltaic material arranged at an edge region of the display assembly leaving a uniform central region of the touch sensor layer uncovered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Ari Hurtta, Tapio Savolainen, Kari Mäkeläinen
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Patent number: 10684648Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Publication number: 20180275721Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Patent number: 9990000Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Publication number: 20150070825Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Patent number: 8886281Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap integrated within or built within a heart rate monitor belt or snap and electrode assebly. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8750959Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20130123601Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Phillip LINDBERG, Kimmo PERNU, Jukka MANNI, Jorma LILJEMARK, Tapio SAVOLAINEN, Hannu PUTKINEN, Jari AKKILA, Satu RAHKONEN, Erik LINDMAN
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Patent number: 8386009Abstract: A sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such a sensor includes a flexible substrate and at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The sensor is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 7600426Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a mobile device. In accordance with the method—pressure data is measured, the pressure data is used as atmospheric-pressure data and/or for the definition of altitude, and the magnetic field of the Earth is measured by a magnetic sensor (22). In accordance with the invention consecutive measurements are performed using the magnetic sensor (22) and the consecutive measurement results are compared, and on the basis of the comparison the mobile device (20) is commanded to either atmospheric-pressure measurement or altitude measurement.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Suunto OYInventors: Tapio Savolainen, Veikko Matti Koivumaa, Michael Miettinen, Mikko Tuomas Ahlström, Mikko Martikka, Markus Kemetter, Ville-Juhana Mattila, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20080289415Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a mobile device. In accordance with the method—pressure data is measured, the pressure data is used as atmospheric-pressure data and/or for the definition of altitude, and the magnetic field of the Earth is measured by a magnetic sensor (22). In accordance with the invention consecutive measurements are performed using the magnetic sensor (22) and the consecutive measurement results are compared, and on the basis of the comparison the mobile device (20) is commanded to either atmospheric-pressure measurement or altitude measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Tapio Savolainen, Veikko Matti Koivumaa, Michael Miettinen, Mikko Tuomas Ahlstrom, Mikko Martikka, Markus Kemetter, Ville-Juhana Mattila, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 7324002Abstract: A method for implementing a weather alarm in an outdoor computer includes defining atmospheric-pressure data repeatedly, defining altitude data repeatedly and essentially simultaneously with the atmospheric-pressure data, with the aid of a satellite positioning system, and converting both measured variables into the same measurement unit, either pressure or altitude. The difference between the converted variables is determined and is stored as a reference value, the difference between the converted variables is repeatedly monitored, and when the difference changes by more than a preset limit-value relative to the reference value, a weather alarm is given. Also an apparatus for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Jari Iso-Heiko, Tapio Savolainen, Terho Lahtinen
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Publication number: 20070285868Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such sensor comprises a flexible substrate (30) and at least one electrode (35), which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate (30.) In addition, the sensor comprises a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the said electrode. According to the invention, the signal transmission conductor (34) is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate (30). The sensor according to the invention is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20050134467Abstract: This publication discloses a method and apparatus for implementing a weather alarm in an outdoor computer (10-14). According to the method, atmospheric-pressure data (2) is defined repeatedly, altitude data (1) is defined repeatedly and essentially simultaneously with the atmospheric-pressure data (2), with the aid of a satellite positioning system, and both measured variables are converted into the same measurement unit, either pressure or altitude. According to the invention, the difference (?1) between the converted variables (1 and 2) is determined and is stored as a reference value (?1), the difference (?2-?5) between the converted variables (1, 2) is repeatedly monitored, and when the difference (?2-?5) changes by more than a preset limit-value relative to the reference value (?1), a weather alarm is given.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Jari Iso-Heiko, Tapio Savolainen, Terho Lahtinen