Portable (i.e., Handheld, Calculator, Remote Controller) Patents (Class 345/169)
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Patent number: 11262798Abstract: A wearable ring-shaped electronic device having a ring portion engageable with a first finger of a user wearing the device is provided. The ring portion includes an interface, and a display unit operatively coupled with the ring portion. The display unit comprising a face that is coupled with any or a combination of a face cover and a face edge such that, upon interaction between a second finger of the user and the interface, interaction-based data is transmitted to and processed by at least one processor of the device so as to enable one or more notifications to be either displayed on any or a combination of the face cover and the face edge, or audibly notified to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Lazy Design Private LimitedInventor: Apoorv Shankar
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Patent number: 11258988Abstract: The body-viewing camera system comprises an image capture unit and an image display unit. The image capture unit may be an imaging unit adapted to be held by a user and may be aimed at a body part by the user. The body-viewing camera system may present a still image or a video on the image display unit showing the body part selected by the user. A gooseneck tubing located on the image capture unit may extend the reach of the user and may retain an orientation of a camera within the image capture unit be established by the user such that the image capture unit may image a hidden body part to determine the presence and extent of one or more blemishes.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventor: Vivian J. Douglas Dudley
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Patent number: 11257360Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for device pairing are described. A first device may transmit one or more codes to a second device via a first protocol. The second device may prioritize the one or more codes. After receiving the one or more codes, the devices may initiate automated pairing. After concluding the automated pairing, the devices may communicate via a second protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Michael Sallas, Ross Gilson, Mariel Sabraw, Jonathan Palmatier
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Patent number: 11226660Abstract: A multiple mode display apparatus and methods of use. An apparatus includes a display surface with a first and a second display area. A housing pivotally attached with the display proximate a first edge of the housing is displaceable from a coplanar position with the surface of the display device to a position wherein an angle of at least 90 degrees between the surface of the display and the housing is formed along said first edge. In the first position, the first display area is visible and activated to receive user input or to display output. The second display area is covered by the housing and placed in a mode of reduced power consumption. In the second position, the second display area is visible and activated to display output.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Nicholas W. Oakley
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Patent number: 11227356Abstract: In some examples, a picture display apparatus for displaying content includes an audio input unit to obtain a voice uttered by an operator; a display capable of displaying the content and displaying a content list of content capable being acquired via a network; a storage to store content list settings information and operator information related to the operator, and to store voiceprint related information related to a voiceprint of the operator; and a controller. For instance, when the controller recognizes that an uttered voice obtained by the audio input unit is a voice uttered by the operator, operator information related to whom is stored in the storage, the controller may control the display to display a content list based on the content list settings information associated with the operator information of the recognized operator. The controller may further control the display to display an indication indicating the recognized operator.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Maxell, Ltd.Inventor: Kazuhiko Yoshizawa
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Patent number: 11221761Abstract: An example electronic device includes a memory for storing data related to an application; a display comprising a first area in which a first sensor of a first method is disposed, and a second area in which a second sensor of the first method and a third sensor of a second method are disposed; and a processor. The processor is configured to display on the display an object related to the application via the first area, detect a first input for the object, while the first sensor and the second sensor are activated, deactivate the first sensor and the second sensor at least on the basis of the first input, execute a specified function related to the application on the basis of a second input inputted according to the second method via the second area, while the third sensor is activated.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sucheol Cheong, Donghyun Yeom, Hangil Song, Seungmin Choi, Myunggon Hong
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Patent number: 11216076Abstract: Various systems and methods for multi-screen interaction are described. Content and objects from a first display on a first screen may be transferred to other displays on other screens using various gestures. In some embodiments, active regions on the first display correspond to various other displays, and gestures corresponding to the active regions allow content or objects on the first display to be transferred to the other displays. In some embodiments, the content may include audio content, which may be reproduced at various audio output devices selected from the first display.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Vizetto Inc.Inventor: Avanindra Utukuri
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Patent number: 11218667Abstract: An intelligent conference projection system includes a on-site master control system, and a conference system and an auxiliary system connected with the on-site master control system by signal connection. The conference system has a conference initiation module, a video communication module and an automatic incoming call projection awaking module. The auxiliary system includes a wireless transmission screen subsystem, a voice receiving and recognizing subsystem and a dual-mode touchpad subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: DALIAN CZUR TECH CO., LTD.Inventor: Kang Zhou
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Patent number: 11188128Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a display subassembly including display device that visually presents information and a connector, a base subassembly including a housing having a connector recess that receives the connector of the display subassembly, and one or more processors that control presentation of the information on the display subassembly. The connector of the display subassembly is sized to be at least partially received into the connector recess of the base subassembly to connect the display subassembly with the base subassembly while allowing the display subassembly to pivot relative to the base subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventor: Cyan Godfrey
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Patent number: 11158028Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations including: receiving, by a messaging application, an image captured by a front-facing camera of a computing device of a first user; displaying, by the messaging application, the image on a display screen of the computing device; receiving a request to send the image to a computing device of a second user; in response to receiving the request, generating a mirrored version of the image that was captured by the front-facing camera; and sending the mirrored version of the image to the second user.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventor: Guy Melamed
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Patent number: 11136000Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a vehicle is provided. The system includes a plurality of capacitive sensors circumferentially spaced from one another in a circular arrangement defining a plurality of sensor nodes for receiving a touch input from a user in the form of a touch or a swipe. A controller unit is coupled to the plurality of capacitive sensors and a power source and is in communication with a plurality of vehicle systems and a latch mechanism. The controller unit detects a plurality of changes in capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors due to the touch input and determines whether the plurality of changes in capacitance matches a gesture sequence within a predetermined amount of time. The controller unit controls the latch mechanism in response to the communication with vehicle systems and changes in capacitance matching the gesture sequence within the predetermined amount of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.Inventor: Francesco Cumbo
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Patent number: 11134289Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and an apparatus for providing a media file. A media request is received. In response to the media request, a biometric feature of the user is obtained. The biometric feature is detected by a biometric sensing device associated with a playback device. The target media file is selected by circuitry of an apparatus from a plurality of media files identified utilizing the detected biometric feature. The target media file is provided to the playback device for playback. The present disclosure resolves a technical problem of relatively low efficiency when providing relevant media files to users.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company LimitedInventors: Xueqiang Li, Ning Xu
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Patent number: 11132025Abstract: A method of changing screens in an apparatus including multiple touch screens and an apparatus are provided. The method includes displaying a first screen in a first touch screen; displaying a second screen in a second touch screen; detecting multiple touches in the first touch screen; detecting continuous movements of the multiple touches from the first touch screen to the second touch screen; and changing the second screen of the second touch screen in response to the continuous movements of the multiple touches.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Joon-Kyu Seo, Hyun-Jin Kim, Ju-Youn Lee, Min-Kyu Park
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Patent number: 11117664Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes limiting functionality of a remote controlled device during a first period of time where a user of the remote controlled device is not authenticated, receiving, from a separate authentication device, identity information of the user of the remote controlled device and information of the remote controlled device via an authentication process, authenticating the user prior to allowing full functionality of the remote controlled device, sending an indication of the identity of the user to the remote controlled device; and in response to determining during the authenticating that the user is verified as a trainee for the remote controlled device, enabling a trainer/trainee setting that allows a trainer to provide control of the remote controlled device to the trainee without functionality of the remote controlled device being limited.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael A. Amisano, John F. Behnken, Jeb R. Linton, John Melchionne, David K. Wright
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Patent number: 11122318Abstract: Methods and systems for routing key commands received from a remote-control device are provided. The method and/or system may include receiving, at a device, a key command from the remote-control device, generating a first message that includes the key command, sending, from the device, the first message to a keystroke router, and determining, at the keystroke router, a system network controller associated with the device. Moreover, the keystroke router may send the key command to the system network controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: SONIFI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derin Michael Zerr, Joel Walter Zdepski, Christopher Paul Wollmann, Shaun Eugene Marko, Daniel A. Dirks, Joshua H. Pulford
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Patent number: 11110344Abstract: An example information processing system includes a main unit, a first controller device and a second controller device. The main unit includes a display. The first controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the first controller device transmits first operation data representing an operation performed on the first controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the first controller device is attached to the main unit. The second controller device is configured to be removably attached to the main unit, and the second controller device transmits second operation data representing an operation performed on the second controller device to the main unit, irrespective of whether the second controller device is attached to the main unit. The main unit displays, on the display, an execution result of an information process based on the first and the second operation data.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiaki Koizumi, Yui Ehara, Munetaka Nishikawa, Kochi Kawai, Kenichi Mae
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Patent number: 11102538Abstract: A slave relay station is adapted to serve and/or host pages comprising a simplified graphic user interface (GUI) encoded in a widely recognized format such as, for example, HTML or WML. The GUI embodies activatable links corresponding to control functions for configured appliances. A wireless phone or other device with network access and the capability to process and present such pages, for example via a Web browser, may then be utilized to effect control of such appliances by simply navigating to the network address of the slave relay station, obtaining an appropriate GUI page, and interacting with the links.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Black, Patrick H. Hayes
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Patent number: 11097184Abstract: A game controller includes a joystick that accepts end user inputs and has illumination provided at the game controller surface encircling the joystick to provide indications to an end user, such as a locally-determined game controller status or a game application end user energy state. The illumination is provided from light emitting diodes disposed within the game controller interior on a flexible printed circuit board and coupled to a base of an annular light guide by a gasket to direct illumination into the annular light guide. Non-translucent treatment at the light guide on the game controller surface defines a translucent region at which illumination is presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Philip M. Seibert, Kevin M. Turchin, Enoch Chen, Gerald R. Pelissier, Christopher A. Torres, Chia Yuan Chang
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Patent number: 11098786Abstract: A vibration application mechanism including a vibratable part, a load sensor to sense a load applied to the vibratable part, a vibration generator to vibrate the vibratable part, and a controller. The controller makes a first determination as to whether a load sensed by the load sensor has equaled or exceeded a first threshold value; if the first determination is such that the sensed load has equaled or exceeded the first threshold value, the controller drives the vibration generator and makes a second determination, during a predetermined period, as to whether a load sensed by the load sensor has fallen below a second threshold value, wherein the period starts when the sensed load has equaled or exceeded the first threshold value; and if the second determination is such that the sensed load has fallen below the second threshold value during the period, the controller does not drive the vibration generator.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hosiden CorporationInventor: Masayuki Ikehara
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Patent number: 11062268Abstract: Systems and methods to present information to a user regarding favorite contacts of the user. In one embodiment, a method includes: storing a plurality of person profiles for persons referenced in communications received by a user of a computing device; selecting, using at least one processor, a set of contacts from the plurality of person profiles based on a relevancy ranking, wherein the set of contacts is selected for display to the user on the computing device; and organizing, using the at least one processor, the set of contacts into at least two time groups, each time group associated with a different time period, wherein contacts will be displayed to the user within each time group based on a relevancy ranking for each contact within the time group.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: VERIZON MEDIA INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Bonforte
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Patent number: 11045727Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor that facilitates a performance of operations. The operations may include monitoring a triggering event during a gameplay associated with a game played by a first user, detecting the triggering event responsive to the monitoring, and responsive to the detecting of the triggering event: storing a first portion of the gameplay associated with the first user in a first storage medium, identifying a second user that is an opponent of the first user that was affected by the triggering event, and sending a message to cause a storing of a second portion of the gameplay associated with the second user in a second storage medium, wherein the first portion of the gameplay differs from the second portion of the gameplay. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: STEELSERIES ApSInventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Thane Kurt Woidan, Thomas J. Panfil, Tino Soelberg
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Patent number: 11044796Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a display device including one or more methods for modifying the display brightness by automatically adapting to ambient lighting conditions. A light sensor may measure the ambient light. Ambient light detection may be provided without requiring an additional opening in the device housing to support such detection.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: William Bryson Gardner, Jr.
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Patent number: 11042265Abstract: Systems and methods for multitasking using touch-sensitive devices, including: displaying, by a display generation component, a first user interface of a first application; receiving a first input corresponding a request for displaying a second application with the first application in a concurrent-display configuration; displaying a second user interface of the second application and the first user interface of the first application in accordance with the concurrent-display configuration; receiving a second input; in accordance with a determination that the second input meets first criteria, replacing display of the second application with display of a third application to display the third application and the first application in accordance with the respective concurrent-display configuration; and in accordance with a determination that the second input meets second criteria that are distinct from the first criteria: maintaining display of the first application; and ceasing display of the second applicationType: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Brandon M. Walkin, Shubham Kedia, Chanaka G. Karunamuni, Patrick L. Coffman
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Patent number: 11042254Abstract: A touch display device includes a substrate. The substrate includes a display area, a non-display area, a first touch area, and a non-touch area. A first touch grid is disposed within the first touch area. A second touch grid is electrically isolated from the first touch grid and disposed within the first touch area. A first wire is disposed within the non-touch area and electrically connected to the first touch grid. A second wire is disposed within the non-touch area and electrically connected to the second touch grid. The first wire and the second wire are staggered and are electrically isolated from each other. The second wire includes at least two separate conductive units and at least one bridge wire connected to the at least two separate conductive units. An insulating layer is disposed between the first wire and the second wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATIONInventors: Hao-Yu Liou, Hong-Sheng Hsieh, Yu-Sheng Chen, Jian-Cheng Chen, Ying-Shiang Huang, Chin-Lung Ting, Chung-Kuang Wei
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Patent number: 11036330Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to switchable input modes for external display operation. An example electronic device includes a touchscreen, at least one processor, a transmitter to transmit information to an external display, and one or more memories including instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to at least, upon display of a user interface at the external display, in response to detection of a first user input received from the touchscreen, operate the touchscreen as a touchpad for interaction with the user interface presented at the external display, and in response to detection of a second user input received via the touchscreen, operate the touchscreen as a touchpad using a first setting or a second setting, the first setting corresponding to a right-handed use of the touchpad, the second setting corresponding to a left-handed use of the touchpad.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Xu Han, Weiwei Zhu
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Patent number: 11036329Abstract: The present invention provides a method, a system, and an apparatus for processing a touch sensing signal, and an electronic device. The method is applied to an operating system and includes: receiving a touch sensing signal generated by a touch sensor of a touch device; converting the touch sensing signal to a touch signal, where the touch signal at least comprises a touch position signal; sending the touch signal to the touch device; receiving the touch signal coded by the touch device and transferring to a touch driver. In implementing the embodiments of the present invention, the touch sensing signal generated by the touch sensor is converted to the touch signal by the operating system followed and returned back to the touch device, and therefore the touch device do not need to perform conversion processing, which can reduce the performance requirement on its chip and lower the cost and volume of the touch device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignees: GUANGZHOU SHIYUAN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, GUANGZHOU SHIRUI ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Xin He
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Patent number: 11016528Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a pivot module, a linkage mechanism, and an input module. The pivot module is connected to the first body and the second body. The second body is pivoted on the first body through the pivot module. The linkage mechanism is disposed in the first body and is connected to the pivot module. The input module is movably disposed on the first body through the linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is configured to be driven by the pivot module to cause the input module to move to be close to or away from the pivot module and cause the input module to be inclined or parallel to the first body.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Che-Hsien Lin, Che-Hsien Chu
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Patent number: 11018713Abstract: Radio frequency shielding within a semiconductor package is described. In one example, a multiple chip package has a digital chip, a radio frequency chip, and an isolation layer between the digital chip and the radio frequency chip. A cover encloses the digital chip and the radio frequency chip.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Intel IP CorporationInventors: Edmund Goetz, Bernd Memmler, Jan-Erik Mueller, Peter Baumgartner
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Patent number: 11009884Abstract: One variation of a method for calculating nominal paths for lanes within a geographic region includes: serving a digital frame of a road segment to an annotation portal; at the annotation portal, receiving insertion of a lane marker label, for a lane marker represented in the digital frame, over the digital frame; calculating a nominal path over the road segment and defining a virtual simulator environment for the road segment based on the lane marker label; during a simulation, traversing the virtual road vehicle along the nominal path within the virtual simulator environment and scanning the virtual simulator environment for collisions between the virtual road vehicle and virtual objects within the virtual simulator environment; and, in response to absence of a collision between the virtual road vehicle and virtual objects in the virtual simulator environment, updating a navigation map for the road segment with the nominal path.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Brody Huval, James Patrick Marion
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Patent number: 11012372Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a method for controlling the same are provided. The method includes executing an application; acquiring a resource configuration corresponding to the application; first identifying an external electronic apparatus from among a plurality of external electronic apparatuses based on preference information, the first identifying being in response to the resource configuration containing pre-stored information relating to the plurality of external electronic apparatuses; second identifying whether the external electronic apparatus is available; connecting to the external electronic apparatus; and sending a message regarding the application to the external electronic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hae-sik Jun, Won-yong Kim, Ho-sung Kim, Jae-chul Yang, Sang-gyu Lee
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Patent number: 11003207Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a flexible display. The electronic device may include a first structure including a first plate, the first plate including a first surface and a second surface facing a direction opposite the first surface, a second structure including a second plate facing the second surface of the first plate and a first side wall extending from the second plate, a flexible touch screen display, and a camera device arranged between the first structure and the second structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jungjin Kim, Gidae Kim, Jungsik Park, Hongsik Park, Hyoseok Na, Jongchul Choi
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Patent number: 10999949Abstract: The disclosure provides an accessory apparatus for an electronic device having a page-turning function, an electronic device and an electronic device assembly. The accessory apparatus comprises: a protective cover, which partially or completely wraps the electronic device and directly attaches to a back of the electronic device, wherein the protective cover is connected to an outer surface of the electronic device; a page-turning button, which is configured to perform a page-turning operation; a flexible printed circuit, which is provided with a page-turning triggering component, wherein the page-turning triggering component is in contact with the page-turning button and is configured to detect a page-turning instruction in response to the page-turning operation, and wherein the page-turning instruction is transmitted to the electronic device by the flexible printed circuit and a support member, which is configured to support the flexible printed circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignees: ZHANGYUE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, SHENZHEN ZHANGYUE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Chao Cheng
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Patent number: 10990228Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an input device comprising a flat panel defining an array of control surfaces, a support disposed on a side of the panel, and a substantially flat film layer placed between the panel and the support defining an array of capacitive sensors, wherein each control surfaces comprises backlightable luminous surfaces and are disposed on a surface of the panel facing towards an operator, wherein each capacitive sensor forms a measuring capacitance assigned to one control surface, wherein the panel has a light-conducting layer covering the luminous surfaces, wherein a lighting means is provided for each control surface for backlighting the associated luminous surface of the control surface while transmitting light through the light-conducting layer, wherein the support forms a web which protrudes towards the panel and is connected to the panel in order to fix the film layer structure between the panel and the support.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: PREH GMBHInventors: David Heurich, Matthias Lembach, Ronald Schmidt
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Patent number: 10990190Abstract: Disclosed is a touch-sensitive controller system employing a controller comprising a plurality of separate FMT sensor patterns adapted to detect a variety positions of the human hand. The controller system outputs both touch events as well as data reflective of the hand interaction with the controller. The FMT sensors may be driven by a common signal generator, and can look at body-generate crosstalk to aid in understanding the position, orientation and grip of a hand on the controller. In an embodiment, signal injection can supplement FMT sensor data. Fusion among the data transmitted and received by the plurality of FMT sensors and additional injected signals may provide improved fidelity in both touch and hand modeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Tactual Labs Co.Inventors: Bruno Rodrigues De Araujo, David Holman, Ricardo Jorge Jota Costa, Braon Moseley
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Patent number: 10983570Abstract: An information handling system peripheral keyboard sized to rest on an information handling display has a charging port that aligns to couple to a charging extension extending from a hinge that rotationally couples information handling system housing portions to each other. As the housing portions close around the keyboard placed on the display, the hinge extends a distance between parallel axles forcing a cover disposed over the first and second axles to expose an opening through which the charging extension extends. When the hinges open, the first and second axles bias together to close the cover opening and retract the charging extension back into the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison
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Patent number: 10986604Abstract: Distributed systems, controllers and methods for processing information from a plurality of devices are provided. A distributed system includes a plurality of devices distributed in an environment. Each device has at least a communication capability for interchanging information with others of the devices and/or with a communication system. Each of at least some of the devices has one or more sensors for acquiring sensor data related to the environment proximate to the device. At least one of the communication system or one or more of the devices is configured as a controller configured to: select a subset of devices from among the plurality of devices, receive information based on the acquired sensor data of the selected subset, and combine the received information from the selected subset to determine a characteristic of the environment proximate to one or more of the devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Staton Techiya LLCInventor: Steven W. Goldstein
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Patent number: 10977440Abstract: A computing device outputs a keyboard for display, receives an indication of a first gesture to select a first sequence of one or more keys, determines a set of candidate strings based in part on the first sequence of keys, and outputs for display at least one of the set of candidate strings. The computing device receives an indication of a second gesture to select a second sequence of one or more keys, and determines that characters associated with the second sequence of keys are included in a first candidate word based at least in part on the set of candidate strings, or are included in a second candidate word not based on the first sequence of keys. The computing device modifies the set of candidate strings based at least in part on the determination and outputs for display at least one of the modified candidate strings.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Yu Ouyang, Shumin Zhai, Xiaojun Bi
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Patent number: 10971560Abstract: Disclosed herein are a display device, an apparatus for testing a display device, and a method for testing a display device. A display device includes a first substrate having a display area and a non-display area defined thereon, the non-display area being on an outer side of the display area. The non-display area may include a plurality of test pads and a first dummy thin-film transistor electrically connected to the test pads. The first dummy thin-film transistor includes a dummy gate electrode, and a dummy source electrode and a dummy drain electrode insulated from the gate electrode and spaced apart from each other. A bending area is defined on the first substrate that at least partially traverses the display area and the non-display area, the bending area overlaps the first dummy thin-film transistor.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyo Jung Kim, June Hwan Kim, Jong Woo Park, Dae Guen Choi, Jae Sik Son, Young Tae Choi
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Patent number: 10963121Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an information display method, an apparatus and a mobile terminal, which relate to the field of mobile terminal technologies. The method includes: receiving a press operation on a preset display content; displaying, based on the press operation, a loading bar representing a magnitude of a force value of the press operation; and loading the loading bar to a preset length when the force value of the press operation reaches a preset threshold, and parsing the preset display content. In this solution, intuitive feedback for the magnitude of the force of the press operation is made through the loading bar, so that the user can know the press process, improving the user experience.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Junren Jie, Jifeng Tan
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Patent number: 10965980Abstract: Disclosed are a main image processing apparatus, a sub image processing apparatus and a control method thereof. The control method of the sub image processing apparatus includes receiving a user's touch input through the sub image processing apparatus; determining which contents correspond to a touched area where the touch input occurs; sensing change in location of the touch input; and transmitting a control command for the contents to the main image processing apparatus in response to the sensed change in the location of the touch input. With this, it is more convenient for a user to control the main image processing apparatus through the sub image processing apparatus supporting the touch input.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Chang-soo Lee, Yong-hwan Kwon, Joon-hwan Kim, Heui-jin Kwon, Jeong-yeon Lee, Victor Szilagyi
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Patent number: 10955946Abstract: A pressure button for a touch-sensitive surface, a physical interface for a touch-sensitive surface, and a protection element for a touch-sensitive surface, in particular a touch screen of a terminal such as a smart phone or a tablet. The pressure button has a contact switch passing through the pressure button, from the upper surface to the lower surface of said pressure button. The contact switch is suitable for allowing interaction with a terminal via a touch-sensitive surface when the pressure button is positioned on the latter. The user can thus interact with the terminal by using a pressure button without requiring connectors for this interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: ORANGEInventors: Regis Esnault, Christian Gregoire, Nicolas Pellen
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Patent number: 10915291Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a computer-implemented method of controlling a wearable audio device configured to provide an audio output. The method includes receiving data indicating the wearable audio device is proximate a geographic location associated with a plurality of localized audio messages, and presenting, using one or more user-interfaces, a representation of the plurality of localized audio messages. The method also includes receiving information indicative of a selection of a portion of the one or more user interfaces, and initiating playback of one or more of the plurality of localized audio messages that correspond to the selection, on the wearable audio device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Santiago Carvajal, Glenn Gomes-Casseres, Todd Richard Reily, John Gordon
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Patent number: 10908708Abstract: In some examples, an active stylus may include a main portion and a top portion. The main portion may include a dry chamber used to store a battery. The top portion may include a wet chamber to store spare nibs. The wet chamber may be accessed to replace a damaged nib with a spare nib. When the top portion is fully mated with the main portion of the stylus, turning the top portion, in a first direction, relative to the main portion until the detent is reached and pulling the top portion from the main portion enables access to the wet chamber. Turning the top portion of the active stylus, in the first direction, relative to the main portion past the detent, until the top portion detaches from the main portion, enables access to the dry chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Mark David Menendez, Jeff Walter Wirtz
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Patent number: 10894207Abstract: An example of peripheral device adds a predetermined function to a mobile device having an infrared communication function. The peripheral device includes an additional function unit, an infrared communication unit, and a support unit. The additional function unit has the predetermined function. The infrared communication unit is capable of performing infrared communication with the mobile device. The support unit detachably supports the mobile device so that a light emitting/receiving unit for infrared light of the mobile device is positioned so as to be capable of transmitting or receiving infrared light to or from the infrared communication unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryuji Umezu, Yuki Taniguchi, Munetaka Nishikawa
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Patent number: 10878692Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for device pairing are described. A first device may transmit one or more codes to a second device via a first protocol. The second device may prioritize the one or more codes. After receiving the one or more codes, the devices may initiate automated pairing. After concluding the automated pairing, the devices may communicate via a second protocol.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Michael Sallas, Ross Gilson, Mariel Sabraw, Jonathan Palmatier
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Electronic apparatus comprising force sensor and method for controlling electronic apparatus thereof
Patent number: 10877588Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a housing including a first plate facing a first direction and a second plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, a display exposed through the first plate, a first force sensor disposed inside the housing and disposed under the display, a second force sensor physically spaced apart from the first force sensor and adjacent to the second plate, a processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the display, the first force sensor, and the second force sensor, and a memory electrically connected to the processor and positioned inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Moo Lee, Seung Min Choi, Jung Hoon Choi, Hyung Sup Byeon, Jae Hwan Lee, Jae Bong Chun -
Patent number: 10877516Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a function element, and a coupling assembly. The first body has a first sleeve. The second body has a second sleeve. The function element is disposed on the first body and the second body, and two ends of the function element are respectively disposed through the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The coupling assembly is detachably connected to the function element and disposed on the first sleeve or the second sleeve. Specifically, the first body and the second body are adapted to be opened or closed relatively through the function element and the coupling assembly, and the function element is adapted to be separated from the first sleeve and the second sleeve along an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Wei-Ning Chai, Chen-Hsien Cheng, Hsien-Tang Liao, Yi-Ju Liao
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Patent number: 10869089Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for preventing display of blocked content may include (i) displaying, by the computing device, content to a user, (ii) receiving, from a user, an indication to block the content, (iii) adding the content to a block list, (iv) receiving, at a later time, the content to display to the user, (v) determining the content is on the block list, and (vi) in response to determining the content is on the block list, performing a security action to prevent display of the content. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: NORTONLIFELOCK, INC.Inventor: Santhanakrishnan KC
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Patent number: 10861262Abstract: The invention relates to a handheld transmitter having an energy store, a motion sensor for detecting a movement of the handheld transmitter, and a transmission/reception unit for establishing a wireless connection to an electrically actuable portable lock, wherein the handheld transmitter can be switched over between a manual mode in which the connection establishment can only be triggered by the actuation of an actuation element by a user and an automatic mode in which the connection establishment can be triggered by a movement of the handheld transmitter. A further subject of the invention is a locking system comprising such a handheld transmitter and an electrically actuable portable lock. The invention additionally relates to a method of unlocking an electrically actuable portable lock by means of a handheld transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: ABUS August Bremicker Soehne KGInventors: Marcus Kolb, Marvin Mueller
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Patent number: 10860510Abstract: A secure, remote support platform allows secure, remote device support with an edge device (101) and a trusted intermediary server resource (“trusted server”). The trusted server (113) is an endpoint for secure connections with a support application used by a remote technician and with the edge device. The secure connections carry messages with inputs, data requests, and feedback. Messages between the trusted server and support edge device are secured in a manner that allows each endpoint to validate the messages. The remote technician controls the edge device to assesses a target device connected to the edge device. The edge device presents emulated peripheral devices to the target device while capturing the target device desktop with a camera or presents remotely controlled peripherals and returns screen captures or updates of the desktop from the target device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventors: Jeremy Lefebvre, Joseph Jonathan Stubbs, Gregory Thomas McMullin