Patents by Inventor William Caldwell Crosswy
William Caldwell Crosswy 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: 8051280Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James L. Mondshine, William Caldwell Crosswy, Christopher W. Larsen
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Patent number: 7996021Abstract: A wireless network permits wireless devices to determine their own location and receive location-based services. The network includes a communication server coupled to a plurality of access points and at least one mobile wireless device that wirelessly communicates through the access points. Each wireless device includes a location table through which the wireless device can determine its physical location. The location table includes the physical location of the various access points indexed by their network addresses. When the wireless device communicates with an access point, the access point provides the wireless device its address. The wireless device uses the address of the access point as an index into the location table to determine its own location based on the location of the access point. Once the wireless device has determined its own physical location, it requests location-based services from or through the communication server.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Eric S. Brauel, James J. Ganthier, Sean Burke, William Caldwell Crosswy
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Patent number: 7882433Abstract: A family management system provides a family manager with family-related and work-related information. This information may be provided to the family manager in the form of one or more screens depicting calendars, e-mail, and/or other tasks. In particular, family-related and work-related matters may be merged on a single screen so that the family manager can facilitate scheduling better between family-related and work-related matters.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jeri L. Callaway, William Caldwell Crosswy, Philip H. Doragh
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Publication number: 20090144530Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: James L. Mondshine, William Caldwell Crosswy, Christopher W. Larsen
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Patent number: 7500090Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James L. Mondshine, William Caldwell Crosswy, Christopher W. Larsen
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Patent number: 6870733Abstract: A wireless network adapter for establishing wireless communication links between electronic devices. In one embodiment, the wireless network adapter comprises wireless communication circuitry encased in a shell in the form of a detachable molding element of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter further comprises a bus connector adapted to couple the wireless communication circuitry to an expansion bus when the shell is attached to an outer surface of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter is a fully integrated solution further comprising an RF antenna for communication with a wireless network and a radio modem comprising a radio, a receiver, and modulation circuitry. The RF antenna in the wireless network adapter may take one of several forms. The antenna may be a dedicated unit housed within the shell of the wireless network adapter. Alternatively, the antenna may form a part of the outer shell of the adapter or it may form a part of a company logo located on the shell the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robin T. Castell, William Caldwell Crosswy
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Publication number: 20040125553Abstract: A wireless network adapter for establishing wireless communication links between electronic devices. In one embodiment, the wireless network adapter comprises wireless communication circuitry encased in a shell in the form of a detachable molding element of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter further comprises a bus connector adapted to couple the wireless communication circuitry to an expansion bus when the shell is attached to an outer surface of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter is a fully integrated solution further comprising an RF antenna for communication with a wireless network and a radio modem comprising a radio, a receiver, and modulation circuitry. The RF antenna in the wireless network adapter may take one of several forms. The antenna may be a dedicated unit housed within the shell of the wireless network adapter. Alternatively, the antenna may form a part of the outer shell of the adapter or it may form a part of a company logo located on the shell the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Hewlett- Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robin T. Castell, William Caldwell Crosswy
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Patent number: 6717801Abstract: A wireless network adapter for establishing wireless communication links between electronic devices. In one embodiment, the wireless network adapter comprises wireless communication circuitry encased in a shell in the form of a detachable molding element of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter further comprises a bus connector adapted to couple the wireless communication circuitry to an expansion bus when the shell is attached to an outer surface of an electronic device. The wireless network adapter is a fully integrated solution further comprising an RF antenna for communication with a wireless network and a radio modem comprising a radio, a receiver, and modulation circuitry. The RF antenna in the wireless network adapter may take one of several forms. The antenna may be a dedicated unit housed within the shell of the wireless network adapter. Alternatively, the antenna may form a part of the outer shell of the adapter or it may form a part of a company logo located on the shell the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robin T. Castell, William Caldwell Crosswy
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Publication number: 20040002343Abstract: A wireless network permits wireless devices to determine their own location and receive location-based services. The network includes a communication server coupled to a plurality of access points and at least one mobile wireless device that wirelessly communicates through the access points. Each wireless device includes a location table through which the wireless device can determine its physical location. The location table includes the physical location of the various access points indexed by their network addresses. When the wireless device communicates with an access point, the access point provides the wireless device its address. The wireless device uses the address of the access point as an index into the location table to determine its own location based on the location of the access point. Once the wireless device has determined its own physical location, it requests location-based services from or through the communication server.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Applicant: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.Inventors: Eric S. Brauel, James J. Ganthier, Sean Burke, William Caldwell Crosswy
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Publication number: 20030129569Abstract: A family management system provides a family manager with family-related and work-related information. This information may be provided to the family manager in the form of one or more screens depicting calendars, e-mail, and/or other tasks. In particular, family-related and work-related matters may be merged on a single screen so that the family manager can facilitate scheduling better between family-related and work-related matters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Jeri L. Callaway, William Caldwell Crosswy, Philip H. Doragh
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Patent number: 6317797Abstract: A handheld computer which contains an LCD display having a digitizing surface to allow pen input. Internal storage takes several forms, such as a large flash ROM area, battery-backed up RAM and an optional hard disk drive. Several alternative communication paths are available, such as the previously mentioned modem, a parallel printer port, a conventional serial port, a cradle assembly connected to the host computer, and various wireless short distance techniques such as radio frequency or infrared transmission. The computer can readily communicate with other sources, particularly to a host desktop computer, to allow automated synchronization of information between the host and the handheld system. Preferably the remote synchronization is performed at several user selectable levels. When the handheld computer is in a cradle and actively connected to the host computer, automatic capture of updated data in the host computer is performed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ted H. Clark, Steven C. Malisewski, Patrick R. Cooper, William Caldwell Crosswy, Larry J. Crochet
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Publication number: 20010011308Abstract: A handheld computer which contains an LCD display having a digitizing surface to allow pen input. Internal storage takes several forms, such as a large flash ROM area, battery-backed up RAM and an optional hard disk drive. Several alternative communication paths are available, such as the previously mentioned modem, a parallel printer port, a conventional serial port, a cradle assembly connected to the host computer, and various wireless short distance techniques such as radio frequency or infrared transmission. The computer can readily communicate with other sources, particularly to a host desktop computer, to allow automated synchronization of information between the host and the handheld system. Preferably the remote synchronization is performed at several user selectable levels. When the handheld computer is in a cradle and actively connected to the host computer, automatic capture of updated data in the host computer is performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 1998Publication date: August 2, 2001Inventors: TED H. CLARK, STEVEN C. MALISEWSKI, PATRICK R. COOPER, WILLIAM CALDWELL CROSSWY, LARRY J. CROCHET
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Patent number: 5928329Abstract: A handheld computer which contains an LCD display having a digitizing surface to allow pen input. Internal storage takes several forms, such as a large flash ROM area, battery-backed up RAM and an optional hard disk drive. Several alternative communication paths are available, such as the previously mentioned modem, a parallel printer port, a conventional serial port, a cradle assembly connected to the host computer, and various wireless short distance techniques such as radio frequency or infrared transmission. The computer can readily communicate with other sources, particularly to a host desktop computer, to allow automated synchronization of information between the host and the handheld system. Preferably the remote synchronization is performed at several user selectable levels. When the handheld computer is in a cradle and actively connected to the host computer, automatic capture of updated data in the host computer is performed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ted H. Clark, Steven C. Malisewski, Patrick R. Cooper, William Caldwell Crosswy, Larry J. Crochet
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Patent number: 5666530Abstract: A handheld computer which contains an LCD display having a digitizing surface to allow pen input. Internal storage takes several forms, such as a large flash ROM area, battery-backed up RAM and an optional hard disk drive. Several alternative communication paths are available, such as the previously mentioned modem, a parallel printer port, a conventional serial port, a cradle assembly connected to the host computer, and various wireless short distance techniques such as radio frequency or infrared transmission. The computer can readily communicate with other sources, particularly to a host desktop computer, to allow automated synchronization of information between the host and the handheld system. Preferably the remote synchronization is performed at several user selectable levels. When the handheld computer is in a cradle and actively connected to the host computer, automatic capture of updated data in the host computer is performed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1992Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Ted H. Clark, Steven C. Malisewski, Patrick R. Cooper, William Caldwell Crosswy, Larry J. Crochet