Patents Assigned to DP Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8187100
    Abstract: An application is executed in a first state on a handheld device. The first state is combined with a second state being executed on an additional device to generate a hybrid state, execution of the hybrid state being shared between the handheld device and the additional device. A first aspect of the hybrid state is displayed on the handheld device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 8140115
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a shake by a user to invoke an invoked application, identifying whether there is a conflicting application. When a conflicting application is detected, storing state information for the conflicting application and halting the conflicting application. The method further comprising starting the invoked application, and upon detecting an end of use of the invoked application, restoring the conflicting application to the stored state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 8064759
    Abstract: A method comprising receiving an indication from a user that the user wishes to take a picture. The method further comprising receiving motion data for a camera device and analyzing the motion data to determine a motion state of the camera. The method further comprising acting based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises providing feedback to the user regarding a time to take a photo, based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the motion state is at a particular level. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the camera is at a correct angle as determined by the motion data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 8049614
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to collect user location data over time, correlating user location data with outbreak data. The method and apparatus further comprising an alert mechanism to indicate to a user if there was a potential exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 8040382
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving motion data and determining acceleration vectors based on biomechanical data and the received motion data. The method further comprises creating an improved image based on the acceleration vectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Venkat Easwar, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7987070
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes obtaining acceleration measurement data from an inertial sensor disposed in eyewear. The acceleration measurement data is processed to determine a user activity statistic. The user activity statistic includes at least one of a current user activity, periodic human motion count, total distance traveled, vertical distance traveled, current speed and average speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y. Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7982770
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing improved images utilizing acceleration data is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes the accelerometer data to time the taking of the image to minimize motion effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7970586
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a virtual accelerometer is described. The virtual accelerometer includes an active process identifier engine to identify any active application that may use accelerometer data. The virtual accelerometer also includes an intelligent signal interpretation and separation (ISIS) engine to separate raw accelerometer data for each of the active applications that use the accelerometer data. Additionally, the virtual accelerometer includes a universal application program interface (API) to provide separated accelerometer data to an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7952611
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing improved images utilizing acceleration data is described. In one embodiment, the method utilizes the accelerometer data to time the taking of the image to minimize motion effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7945149
    Abstract: A method comprising receiving an indication from a user that the user wishes to take a picture. The method further comprising receiving motion data for a camera device and analyzing the motion data to determine a motion state of the camera. The method further comprising acting based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises providing feedback to the user regarding a time to take a photo, based on the motion data. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the motion state is at a particular level. In one embodiment, acting on the motion data comprises automatically taking a picture when the camera is at a correct angle as determined by the motion data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7917768
    Abstract: A device includes an access control element to compare new acceleration data from an accelerometer with registered gait signature associated with an authorized user of a mobile device to determine the identity of the user of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7907901
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide easier pairing based on motion data is described. The method of pairing two devices comprises receiving a signal to enter into pairing mode, and detecting a motion indicating a pairing. The method further comprises establishing a secure connection with another device for pairing, the secure connection established based on the motion, and exchanging data for pairing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7881902
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes continuously determining an orientation of the inertial sensor, assigning a dominant axis, updating the dominant axis as the orientation of the inertial sensor changes, and counting periodic human motions by monitoring accelerations relative to the dominant axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y. Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7849184
    Abstract: A method or apparatus for monitoring the status of an SMD is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7841967
    Abstract: A method and apparatus providing fitness coaching including a mobile device to enable a user to receive a tailored fitness session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7839279
    Abstract: An apparatus to provide an always-on monitor, alert, control, and share (MACS) device comprising a connection to receive intermittent updates from a real sensor device, the always-on virtual MACS device corresponding to the real sensor device, and a presentation layer to enable a user to interface with the always-on virtual MACS device, the always-on virtual MACS device providing data regardless of the status of the real sensor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving
  • Patent number: 7800044
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining when a device is placed in a high ambient motion environment (HAME). The method includes receiving sensor data, and based on the sensor data determining if the device has been placed in the HAME. When placement in the HAME is detected, the method further includes putting the device in a HAME mode. In one embodiment, putting the device in the HAME mode includes locking user input features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7788059
    Abstract: A personal electronic device determines its orientation by performing a number of operations. The personal electronic device determines one or more sample periods and creates rolling averages of accelerations for a plurality of axes over the one or more sample periods. The personal electronic device then identifies current values for the rolling averages of accelerations along each of the plurality of axes, wherein the current values indicate a gravitational influence and assigns a dominant axis based upon the current values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y Lee
  • Patent number: 7753861
    Abstract: A method for monitoring human activity using an inertial sensor includes monitoring accelerations from an inertial sensor disposed in a chest strap. The accelerations are processed to determine one or more acceleration statistics. The acceleration statistics are formatted to a generic format understandable by a plurality of devices. The formatted acceleration statistics are then transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving, Mark Andrew Christensen, Brian Y Lee, David Vogel
  • Patent number: 7747735
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide user data through a monitor, alert, control, and share (MACS) device comprising a data receiving logic to receive intermittent data from a user about readings from a real sensor, monitor or device (SMD), from a user and a verification engine to verify that the data is accurate prior to adding it to a database. The apparatus further comprising an intelligent notification engine to communicate with the user and a presentation layer to enable a user to interface with the always-on virtual MACS device, the always-on virtual MACS device providing data regardless of a status of the real SMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: DP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Kahn, Arthur Kinsolving