Patents Represented by Attorney J. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 8327289
    Abstract: A user interface for a device comprises a plurality of layers. The content for the user interface is associated with one of the plurality of layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Stefan Geoffrey Butlin, Nicholas Holder Clarey, Nicholas Carl Brook
  • Patent number: 8270941
    Abstract: A method of processing a user interface component is provided and includes receiving one or more user interface components that can be communicated to a wireless device. A component risk level for each of the one or more user interface components is determined and assigned to each of the one or more user interface components. Each of the one or more user interface components can be digitally signed using an embedded risk code that indicates the assigned risk level. Further, the component risk level can be selected from a plurality of component risk levels. In a particular embodiment, the component risk level can be determined based on the type of the user interface component. Further, the component risk level can be determined based on a developer of the user interface component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason B. Kenagy, Marc Edward Nijdam, Christophe Bernard
  • Patent number: 8201829
    Abstract: This invention, stack and avoid game, presents a method of playing a tag game with stackable figures, a projectile and three or more players. The method of playing this tag game requires at least three players; the suggested number being two teams composed of two members each. One team tries to tag all members of the other team before all the stackable figures are stacked up. The opposing team tries to stack up the stackable figures before all team members are tagged out. If at least one member of the tagged team finishes stacking up the stackable figures while avoiding being tagged, s/he will be able to bring back tagged team members back in the game. If the tagger's team has achieved tagging everyone before all stackable figures are stacked-up, the teams will change roles. Using three players will exclude the capacity of players bringing back tagged team members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventors: Tewabtch Belete, Marechet Belete
  • Patent number: 8175656
    Abstract: A method of providing an alert of an incoming communication is disclosed and includes receiving an incoming communication at a wireless device and determining whether the wireless device has access to a photograph that is associated with an identified source of the incoming communication. Further, the method includes displaying the photograph and an alert message that is associated with the incoming communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Scott D. Beith
  • Patent number: 8118023
    Abstract: A system and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by means of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system in which is included an ultra-violet light source to remove bacteria and contaminants which may cause respiratory infection in a patient being treated. The ultraviolet light source is contained in a specially designed chamber comprising aluminum or equivalent suitable materials. The ultraviolet chamber is positioned directly downstream of a humidification unit and includes specially positioned baffles to protect connecting elements and other system components from any possible damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Short
  • Patent number: 8107938
    Abstract: A method of communication is disclosed and includes attempting to establish a connection with a destination wireless device. The method also includes determining that the destination wireless device does not include required software. Additionally, the method includes transmitting an indication to the destination wireless device that required software is necessary to establish the connection. Further, the method includes transmitting an indication to the destination wireless device that the originating wireless device is authorized with respect to a one-time download of the required software. The method also includes transmitting a request to a download server to download the required software to the destination wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Diane M. Winchell
  • Patent number: 8108579
    Abstract: Described are techniques and mechanisms for media data storage management. Briefly stated, a media control component monitors the usage patterns of media files on a local device. Any media files whose usage pattern falls below a given threshold is identified as a trim candidate. The media control component trims those trim candidates by eliminating data (content) from the media files. The data is eliminated from the latter portion of the media file so that the trimmed media file will continue to render properly when initially launched. If the trimmed media file is launched, the media control component retrieves the eliminated data from a content server on which is stored a library of media files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: John Purlia
  • Patent number: 8037515
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an application credential for an application running on a device. In one embodiment, a method provides an application credential to an application running on a device, wherein the application credential is used by the application to authenticate to a data server. The method comprises receiving a request to generate the application credential, wherein the request includes an application identifier. The method also comprises generating the application credential using the application identifier and a master credential associated with the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventor: Laurence Lundblade
  • Patent number: 8028024
    Abstract: A system and method of instant messaging is disclosed and includes transmitting an indication from a wireless device to an instant messaging server that instant messaging is enabled at the wireless device. Further, a plurality of communication signals between the wireless device and a plurality of base stations are monitored. After determining that the wireless device has one remaining communication signal with one base station, the one remaining communication signal is monitored. Moreover, a time history of signal strength data for the one remaining communication signal is recorded and a slope of the signal strength data is determined. Based on the slope of the signal strength data, it can be determined whether an imminent loss of signal is about to occur at the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventor: Ranganathan Krishnan
  • Patent number: 8016947
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface such as a driveway or a vertical wall which includes converting or retro-fitting a zero-turn radius (ZTR) or other type of mower to a cleaning apparatus. The conversion of the mower includes the steps of adding a water supply tank to the deck area of the mower and providing low pressure and high pressure flow lines. The low pressure flow lines are supplied via a low pressure pump. The high pressure flow lines are supplied by a separate high pressure pump unit. Plural solenoid valves are utilized in the method and system to control the flow of a cleaning solution for various method operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventors: William Rushin, Charles Rushin
  • Patent number: 7885453
    Abstract: Digital image processing methods are applied to an image of a semiconductor interconnection pad to preprocess the image prior to an inspection or registration. An image of a semiconductor pads exhibiting spatial patterns from structure, texture or features are filtered without affecting features in the image not associated with structure or texture. The filtered image is inspected in a probe mark inspection operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Cognex Technology and Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron S. Wallack, Juha Koljonen, David J. Michael
  • Patent number: 7877204
    Abstract: A navigation device receives a destination location to automatically calculate a route to the destination location over a wireless network. The destination location may be generated by a third party at a remote computer or wireless device. The destination location may be entered into the remote computer or wireless device, or may be automatically generated by the device. The destination location is transmitted from the remote computer or wireless device to the navigation device. Once received, the user of the navigation device may have the option of accepting or rejecting the destination location. The navigation device then uses the destination location to calculate a route which is communicated to the user with minimal to no user interaction. Multiple destinations may be sent to the navigation device, thus allowing advanced programming of an entire trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Stephen A. Sprigg
  • Patent number: 7815411
    Abstract: A multiple function landscaping method and system is capable of operating with or without a dump box. A lower lift, crane or hoist can be utilized by itself or in combination with an upper positioned dump box. The novel usage of a single truck bed to achieve such functions as tree delivery, debris removal and top soil delivery enables landscaping to be more efficiently and economically performed, thus providing a significant advantage to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Larry Alexander
  • Patent number: 7797308
    Abstract: Described are various methods and apparatuses that provide for variants for multiple resource types and efficiently managing these resources by use of common variables and an organized file structure. A file structure is organize by a common variables, such as the $lang variable, and includes resource references such that once the common variable is defined, similar resources can be referenced using the same instruction by the use of modifying the common variable. Multiple resource types, including text, images as well as other resource types may be managed using the file structure disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: David Thomson Berry, Nick Clarey, Rajan Verma
  • Patent number: 7743407
    Abstract: Resources to a device are granted access to an application based on privileges associated with the application. A permission list may be created by a server. The permission list may be created using information from authorities, entities, or parties and information about the device resources. The permission list indicates what device resources the application may access. During application execution when the application requests a resource, a control program executing on the device may be used to check the permission list associated with the application to determine if the application may access the resource. The control program can then grant or deny access based on the privileges defined in the permission list. Digital signatures may be used to detect modifications to the application and/or permission list. In addition, multiple permission lists may be associated with the same application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen A. Sprigg, Laurence Lundblade
  • Patent number: 7734285
    Abstract: Network-initiated uninstallation of programs on remote modules, such as wireless telephones, is performed over a wireless network to recall programs stored on the wireless telephone that are faulty or harmful to the wireless telephone, the wireless network, or a user of the wireless telephone. If one or more recall criteria are met for uninstallation of a targeted application program, a recall command source constructs a recall command. A program manager, using a database containing information about each program downloaded onto each wireless telephone in the network, identifies, for the recall command source, which wireless telephones carry the targeted application program. The recall command includes a unique application identification for the targeted application program and an instruction to the wireless telephone to uninstall the targeted application program. The recall command is broadcast over the wireless network to the wireless telephones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Mazen Chmaytelli, Brian Minear, Jason Kenagy, Paul Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7624844
    Abstract: A ladder lift system and method of use includes a specially designed clamp element which is connected between an extension ladder and a pivotable lift rail. The system includes a lower ladder support. The system is especially adapted for use in combination with the bed of a transport or pick-up truck. The system and method of use allows a single workman to safely and easily utilize an extension ladder for a wide variety of work and service tasks. The invention kit may include a pair of clamp elements with a lower ladder support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: Larry Alexander
  • Patent number: 7610561
    Abstract: Described are various methods and apparatuses for fine grained control of z-order elements in a presentation. A structure is defined containing user interface elements and an order is defined for rendering such user interface elements. It is desired that some elements may need to be rendered out of the defined order, therefore a raise user interface element is defined allowing for one or more user interface elements to be defined to be rendered out of the normally defined order. User interface elements may something to be presented on a display and may also include program code for defining behaviors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Jacob Benjamin Blaukopf, Nicholas Carl Brook, Stefan Geoffrey Butlin
  • Patent number: 7595642
    Abstract: An electronic tool and method to manage a battery includes a processor to monitor a battery charge and estimate a required charge needed by the electronic tool to complete any task or job shift. When the processor determines the battery charge is insufficient, the processor applies business rules to reduce and terminate functions of the electronic tool to conserve power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas F. Doyle
  • Patent number: 7589638
    Abstract: A method and system related to pet medical care and pet location which includes an implantable multiple function chip. The chip includes data storage portions for identification, medical notices and GPS location parameters. The method and system further includes first and second wireless receiver and transmitter devices to be utilized by a veterinarian and a pet owner respectively. The business method and system are designed to be marketed through the offices of veterinary medical doctors and animal health clinics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventors: Janet Jackson, Michael Parson