Patents by Inventor Thanh Vinh Vuong
Thanh Vinh Vuong 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: 9218434Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Hui-Yu Chiang, Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 9092638Abstract: A system and method is provided for managing one or more docking applications running on a wireless device. The method displays to a user at least one docking application while the wireless device is coupled to another device. The method comprising the steps of: executing a docking application control module when the wireless device is first coupled with the other device; retrieving user preferences associated with the docking application control module; executing, based on the retrieved user preferences, at least one docking application for use on the wireless device while the wireless device remains coupled to the other device; and terminating the docking application when the wireless device ceases to be coupled to the other device.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Thanh Vinh Vuong, Mihal Lazaridis
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Patent number: 8930468Abstract: Disclosed is a method of communicating a message thread, comprising: receiving a message thread at a first device, the message thread comprising existing sub-messages; receiving input of a newly composed sub-message associated with the message thread; delineating each of the respective existing sub-messages from one another within the message thread; receiving selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message from the message thread through a selection interface for one of inclusion in and exclusion from a modified message thread; creating a modified message thread in accordance with the selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message, the modified message thread further comprising the new sub-message; and initiating communication of the modified message thread to a second device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8875042Abstract: A method for navigating through notifications on a wireless device having a primary user interface shown on a primary display and a secondary user interface shown on a secondary display, the method comprising the steps of: generating a notification at the wireless device, the notification being associated with an event; detecting if the secondary user interface is being shown; indicating the notification on the secondary user interface if the secondary user interface is being shown; displaying a preview of the event on the secondary user interface in response to a selection of the notification in a preview mode; and closing the preview of the event on the secondary user interface in response to a deselection of the notification and bringing the secondary user interface out of the preview mode; wherein the notification is still maintained after displaying the preview of the associated event.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jeffrey David Lejeune, Andrew Douglas Bocking, Alen Mujkic, Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8863009Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for integrating presence data with contact data at a communication device is provided. A display device associated with the communication device is controlled via the processing unit to provide a representation of the contact data in at least one of an e-mail application and a PIM (Personal Information Manager) application. The display is controlled, via the processing unit, to provide a representation of the presence data in association with the representation of the contact data, the presence data associated with the contact data.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8856067Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Hui-Yu Chang, Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8787993Abstract: A method for automatically saving data in a wireless device is provided. The wireless device has a sensor connected to a processor and a memory connected to the processor. The sensor provides an open signal to the processor indicating an open event when the wireless device is opened and providing a close signal to the processor indicating a close event when the wireless device is closed. The method includes detecting occurrence of the close event while data is being entered in an application; saving the data in the memory; creating and saving a notification in the memory that the data is saved; linking the notification to the saved data; and displaying the saved notification on a primary display screen of the wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8751967Abstract: A method of selecting files and a portable electronic device configured to perform the method are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of selecting one or more files on a portable electronic device, comprising: displaying a file selection user interface screen on a display of the portable electronic device, the file selection user interface screen comprising a slider comprising a reference bar and an indicator moveable within the reference bar; selecting one or more files in accordance with a position of the indicator; and attaching the selected files to an electronic message.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8675023Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a method and apparatus for controlling a display are provided. The method comprises providing a first interface on the display, the first interface comprising a representation of a first application at a default zoom level; receiving a command to launch a second application; and, responsive to receiving the launch command, providing an updated interface on the display, the updated interface comprising updated representations of the first application and the second application; wherein the updated representation of the first application is inactive and occupies a first portion of the area of the display, and the updated representation of the second application is active and occupies a second portion of the display area, the second portion being larger than the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: BlackBerrry LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8595304Abstract: Messages with an associated attachment document are first delivered to a mobile device without the attachment document. If the mobile device user wishes to review attachment data related to the attachment document, the user submits an attachment processing request to an attachment server that handles the attachment processing requests to provide the attachment data in one of several possible formats to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Thanh Vinh Vuong, Olav Sylthe, Luis Pablo Estable
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Publication number: 20130275882Abstract: Disclosed is a method of communicating a message thread, comprising: receiving a message thread at a first device, the message thread comprising existing sub-messages; receiving input of a newly composed sub-message associated with the message thread; delineating each of the respective existing sub-messages from one another within the message thread; receiving selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message from the message thread through a selection interface for one of inclusion in and exclusion from a modified message thread; creating a modified message thread in accordance with the selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message, the modified message thread further comprising the new sub-message; and initiating communication of the modified message thread to a second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8498858Abstract: The present invention relates to the translation of a portion of text to be communicated in a text-based communication in a communications network. A communications device for composing the text-based communication queries a translation service with a portion of text in a first language to obtain a replacement for the portion in a second language. A user may trigger a replacement query by composing the portion using at least one trigger symbol monitored by the communications device. Replacement may be confirmed with the user and at least one alternative replacement sought in response to the confirmation. The communications network may comprise a wireless network and the communications device a wireless mobile communications device.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8484302Abstract: Disclosed is a method of communicating a message thread, comprising: receiving a message thread at a first device, the message thread comprising existing sub-messages; receiving input of a newly composed sub-message associated with the message thread; delineating each of the respective existing sub-messages from one another within the message thread; receiving selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message from the message thread through a selection interface for one of inclusion in and exclusion from a modified message thread; creating a modified message thread in accordance with the selection of at least one delineated existing sub-message, the modified message thread further comprising the new sub-message; and initiating communication of the modified message thread to a second device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Patent number: 8401548Abstract: A method of scanning frequencies for registration onto a wireless service provider by a wireless device is provided. The inventive method comprises predefining a priority sequence of frequencies in association with each of a plurality of locations. Itinerary information is received and a current expected location of the device in real-time based is determined based on the itinerary information. The device then scans frequencies according to any priority sequence predefined for the current expected location.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Thanh Vinh Vuong, Nicholas Alfano
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Patent number: 8369505Abstract: Receiving a request from a device for an incoming call to a called number. Obtaining presence information of the called party. Presenting the obtained information via the calling device. Presenting action option(s) including an option to proceed with the call. Receiving an action choice corresponding to proceed with the call. Presenting a request for credentials to the calling party. Receiving credentials corresponding to a calling party permitted to continue with the call. Proceeding with the call.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Publication number: 20130018647Abstract: The present invention relates to the translation of a portion of text to be communicated in a text-based communication in a communications network. A communications device for composing the text-based communication queries a translation service with a portion of text in a first language to obtain a replacement for the portion in a second language. A user may trigger a replacement query by composing the portion using at least one trigger symbol monitored by the communications device. Replacement may be confirmed with the user and at least one alternative replacement sought in response to the confirmation. The communications network may comprise a wireless network and the communications device a wireless mobile communications device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventor: Thanh Vinh VUONG
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Publication number: 20120278396Abstract: According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for managing messages is provided. The method comprises receiving a first message, the message containing one or more recipient identifiers and a subject; controlling a display to generate a message interface comprising a representation of the first message; receiving a command from an input device, the command being a command to suppress subsequent messages related to the first message; selecting suppression criteria including the subject and at least one of the one or more recipient identifiers; receiving input data comprising at least one additional suppression criterion; and, suppressing the display of subsequently received messages based on the suppression criteria and the at least one additional suppression criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventor: Thanh Vinh VUONG
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Patent number: 8296126Abstract: The present invention relates to the translation of a portion of text to be communicated in a text-based communication in a communications network. A communications device for composing the text-based communication queries a translation service with a portion of text in a first language to obtain a replacement for the portion in a second language. A user may trigger a replacement query by composing the portion using at least one trigger symbol monitored by the communications device. Replacement may be confirmed with the user and at least one alternative replacement sought in response to the confirmation. The communications network may comprise a wireless network and the communications device a wireless mobile communications device.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Thanh Vinh Vuong
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Publication number: 20120265730Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine SCOTT, Hui-Yu CHIANG, Thanh Vinh VUONG
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Publication number: 20120239754Abstract: Messages with an associated attachment document are first delivered to a mobile device without the attachment document. If the mobile device user wishes to review attachment data related to the attachment document, the user submits an attachment processing request to an attachment server that handles the attachment processing requests to provide the attachment data in one of several possible formats to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Thanh Vinh Vuong, Olav Sylthe, Luis Pablo Estable