Patents by Inventor Tom Øystein Kavli
Tom Øystein Kavli 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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Publication number: 20240142615Abstract: The present invention relates to a proximity detection system and method for a computer or similar device. The computer includes at least two transducer units being capable of transmitting acoustic signals identifying the transducer within a predetermined frequency range. The transducer units are positioned at a distance from each other in said device, and at least one receiving transducer is capable of receiving acoustic signals within said frequency range and recognizing the transducer identification. The system is configured to measure the distance between each transducer unit and a reflecting object based on the transmitted and received signals based on the measured propagation time. The system is further configured to activate each of the transducer units and comparing the measured distance from each transducer unit thus calculating the direction of a reflecting object, and at the detecting of an object within a predetermined range of direction providing an activation signal to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Elliptic Laboratories ASAInventors: Espen KLOVNING, Tom Øystein KAVLI
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Patent number: 11536759Abstract: Present teachings relate to a method for proximity detection on an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: performing a first measurement using a first sensor; calculating, using a processing unit, a first distance value from the first measurement; the first distance value being indicative of the distance between a user and the electronic device; in response to the first distance value, through the processing unit, adapting an energy level on the electronic device, said energy level being related to the Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”), such that predefined SAR requirements due to exposure of emitted energy from the electronic device are met. The present teaching further relate to an electronic device comprising a measurement system configured to control an energy level on the electronic device, said energy level being related to the Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”). The present teachings also relate to a computer software product for implementing any method steps disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Guenael Thomas Strutt, Tom Øystein Kavli, Espen Klovning, Shangdong Gu
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Publication number: 20210293868Abstract: Present teachings relate to a method for proximity detection on an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: performing a first measurement using a first sensor; calculating, using a processing unit, a first distance value from the first measurement; the first distance value being indicative of the distance between a user and the electronic device; in response to the first distance value, through the processing unit, adapting an energy level on the electronic device, said energy level being related to the Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”), such that predefined SAR requirements due to exposure of emitted energy from the electronic device are met. The present teaching further relate to an electronic device comprising a measurement system configured to control an energy level on the electronic device, said energy level being related to the Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”). The present teachings also relate to a computer software product for implementing any method steps disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Guenael Thomas STRUTT, Tom Øystein KAVLI, Espen KLOVNING, Shangdong GU
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Patent number: 10523870Abstract: A method for controlling content on a display of an electronic device includes emitting from an ultrasound transducer located in the electronic device, a first ultrasound signal at least some portion of which is directed towards the user. The method also includes receiving a second ultrasound signal at a receiver transducer located in the electronic device. The second ultrasound signal includes a portion constituted by a the first ultrasound signal being reflected from the user face. The method also includes computing a distance between the user and the electronic device using acoustic measurements involving at least one acoustic transducer. The electronic device includes a memory storing at least two sets of predetermined display features. The electronic device is set to display a first set when the distance between the electronic device and the user is above at least one chosen threshold and the second set of display features when the distance is less than the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Laila Danielsen, Guenael Thomas Strutt, Rachel-Mikel Arcejaeger, Øyvind Stamnes, Tom Øystein Kavli, Erik Forsström
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Publication number: 20190199935Abstract: A method for controlling content on a display of an electronic device includes emitting from an ultrasound transducer located in the electronic device, a first ultrasound signal at least some portion of which is directed towards the user. The method also includes receiving a second ultrasound signal at a receiver transducer located in the electronic device. The second ultrasound signal includes a portion constituted by a the first ultrasound signal being reflected from the user face. The method also includes computing a distance between the user and the electronic device using acoustic measurements involving at least one acoustic transducer. The electronic device includes a memory storing at least two sets of predetermined display features. The electronic device is set to display a first set when the distance between the electronic device and the user is above at least one chosen threshold and the second set of display features when the distance is less than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Laila DANIELSEN, Guenael Thomas Strutt, Rachel-Mikel Arcejaeger, Øyvind Stamnes, Tom Øystein Kavli, Erik FORSSTRÖM
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Patent number: 9678603Abstract: In a method of operating at least first and second electronic devices, the devices are each arranged to transmit and receive ultrasonic signals, e.g. to operate a touchless user interface. Both devices, or at least two of the devices, are synchronised to transmit said signals at substantially the same time. The devices may, for example, listen to each other's ultrasonic signals or use a WiFi network access point for synchronization.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: ELLIPTIC LABORATORIES ASInventors: Jens T. Thielemann, Tom Øystein Kavli
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Patent number: 9201545Abstract: A user input to a system is processed by receiving reflections of signals from a moving input object. Information relating to the direction of movement of the input object and information relating to the speed of the input object are determined from the reflections. Continual sensory feedback is provided to the user, controlled by a parameter that is repeatedly updated based on the direction and speed of the input object. When no new determination of information relating to the speed or direction of the input object has been made since a previous update, a time-dependent change is made to the parameter.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Tobias Gulden Dahl, Bjorn Cato Syversrud, Tom Øystein Kavli, Erik Forsström, David Vågenes
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Patent number: 9189911Abstract: A reverse vending machine, including: a chamber adapted to receive an object returned to the reverse vending machine; a plurality of cameras arranged around the perimeter of the chamber for viewing said object; a transparent or translucent plate arranged such that the cameras in use view the object obliquely through the transparent or translucent plate; and means adapted to couple light into the plate such that the light undergoes total internal reflection in the plate. Also, a method of detecting dirt in a reverse vending machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASAInventors: Tom Øystein Kavli, Johnny Njåstad, Geir Sæther
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Patent number: 9152276Abstract: The motion of an object is characterized by transmitting acoustic signals over first and second transmitter-receiver channels. Information relating to signals received over the first channel is compared with information relating to signals received over the second channel, to identify a similar pattern in both channels arising from reflections from the object. A relative timing difference between the channels, associated with the similar pattern, is used to characterize the motion of the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Tobias Dahl, Tom Øystein Kavli, Trine Kirkhus
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Publication number: 20140147005Abstract: A reverse vending machine, including: a chamber adapted to receive an object returned to the reverse vending machine; a plurality of cameras arranged around the perimeter of the chamber for viewing said object; a transparent or translucent plate arranged such that the cameras in use view the object obliquely through the transparent or translucent plate; and means adapted to couple light into the plate such that the light undergoes total internal reflection in the plate. Also, a method of detecting dirt in a reverse vending machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: TOMRA SYSTEMS ASAInventors: Tom Øystein Kavli, Johnny Njåstad, Geir Sæther
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Publication number: 20140028632Abstract: In a method of operating at least first and second electronic devices, the devices are each arranged to transmit and receive ultrasonic signals, e.g. to operate a touchless user interface. Both devices, or at least two of the devices, are synchronised to transmit said signals at substantially the same time. The devices may, for example, listen to each other's ultrasonic signals or use a WiFi network access point for synchronisation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Elliptic Laboratories ASInventors: Jens T. Thielemann, Tom Øystein Kavli
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Publication number: 20120243374Abstract: The motion of an object is characterised by transmitting acoustic signals over first and second transmitter-receiver channels. Information relating to signals received over the first channel is compared with information relating to signals received over the second channel, to identify a similar pattern in both channels arising from reflections from the object. A relative timing difference between the channels, associated with the similar pattern, is used to characterise the motion of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ELLIPTIC LABORATORIES ASInventors: Tobias Dahl, Tom Øystein Kavli, Trine Kirkhus