Patents Assigned to Lenovo
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Patent number: 9575590Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an input method and an input apparatus. The input apparatus is able to communicate with an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a touch control display unit. The method includes a recognizing device in the input apparatus recognizing to obtain a first shape under press of a contact pressure of the input end based on a light-reflective encode coating when the deformable input end of the input apparatus contacts with the touch control display unit; the recognizing device obtaining a deformation parameter of the input end based on the first shape; and a transmitting device in the input apparatus transmitting the deformation parameter to the electronic apparatus to be processed by the electronic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignees: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD, LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTDInventor: Guang Yang
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Publication number: 20170048996Abstract: The present application discloses a bendable structure for an electronic device, which includes a first structural layer and a second structural layer arranged to be overlapped with the first structural layer. The bendable structure has a straight state and a bent state, the first structural layer has a first bendable section which can be bent, and the second structural layer has a second bendable section which can be bent. The first bendable section corresponds to the second bendable section in an overlapped manner. When the bendable structure is in the bent state, a central angle corresponding to the first bendable section and a central angle corresponding to the second bendable section are same, such that both ends of the first bendable section are flush with corresponding ends of the second bendable section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicants: Beijing Lenovo Software Ltd., Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaoqin HAN, Beiou LUAN
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Patent number: 9569164Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a central display with private secondary displays. The apparatus includes a central information handling device and a secondary generation module. The central information handling device generates a central image for a central display. The central display is in communication with a plurality of secondary devices communicating with a plurality of secondary displays. Each secondary device communicates with a distinct secondary display. The secondary generation module generates a secondary image for two or more of the secondary displays of the secondary devices. The central display is viewable concurrently by users of each secondary display.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Howard J. Locker, James Stephen Rutledge, Aaron Michael Stewart, John David Swansey
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Patent number: 9571338Abstract: In one embodiment, a networking system includes a physical switch and a scalable and distributed virtual control plane. The switch is adapted to receive a first packet, classify the first packet to produce a packet classification, generate a second packet based on the first packet, and forward the second packet. The scalable and distributed virtual control plane has a physical host server adapted to host a plurality of virtual machines (VMs), each VM providing a control plane for a particular protocol, and a network connecting the switch to the server. In addition, the plurality of VMs are adapted to receive the second packet, retrieve information about the first packet, handle processing of the first packet using the information to obtain forwarding information, encapsulate the first packet into a third packet including the forwarding information, and forward the third packet according to the forwarding information.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Keshav G. Kamble, Dar-Ren Leu, Vijoy A. Pandey
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Patent number: 9566512Abstract: An apparatus for providing input via a selectively arrangeable, multi-mode input controller is disclosed. A method and computer program product also perform the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a processor, a first body having a first input device, a second body pivotably connected to the first body and having a second input device, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor, the code comprising code that receives indication of an orientation of the first body with respect to the second body and code that alters operation of the first input device based on the orientation of the first body with respect to the second body.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Daniel Jordan Schantz, Michaela Rose Case
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Patent number: 9569940Abstract: An electronic device has a number of ports that have the same physical form factor and that are receptive to cable insertion. The electronic device also has visual indicators corresponding to the ports. Each visual indicator indicates at least link establishment when a cable has been inserted into its corresponding port and a link has been established. When a cable is removed from a port, the electronic device controls its corresponding visual indicator to identify the port as one from which cable removal has recently occurred.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Gary D. Cudak, Shareef F. Alshinnawi, Edward S. Suffern, John M. Weber
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Patent number: 9568963Abstract: A system can include a chassis that includes a keeper; a board coupled to the chassis where the board includes a power receipt connector and at least one processor electrically coupled to the power receipt connector; a power supply unit that includes a power supply connector; and a pivotable member coupled to the power supply unit where the pivotable member includes a handle portion and a latch portion that, in a latched orientation, engages the keeper and secures the power supply connector to the power receipt connector. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Timothy Samuel Farrow, Ali Kathryn Ent, Shuang Li, Albert Vincent Makley, Sean Hilliard, John David Swansey
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Patent number: 9571504Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are included that receive a content rating for content presented to an individual, determine a content authorization parameter for the individual, and trigger a precautionary action associated with the content in response to determining that the content authorization parameter for the individual is not compliant with the content rating for the content.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Nathan J. Peterson, John Carl Mese, Russell Speight VanBlon, Rod D. Waltermann
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Publication number: 20170038946Abstract: A display control method, a device thereof, and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The display control method includes obtaining an input operation for a first folder icon in an interactive interface currently displayed on a display screen of an electronic apparatus; generating a call instruction in response to the input operation, the call instruction being used for starting a folder manager; starting the folder manager in response to the call instruction; obtaining all folders on the electronic apparatus under the folder manager; putting all the folders in an unfolded state; and displaying the folders in the unfolded state by the display screen in a queue manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Rui Deng, Yang Yang, Fei Gao, Li Ding, Xiaohai Zhang
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Publication number: 20170039996Abstract: A control method applied to an electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes a display unit arranged on a first surface and a display unit arranged on a second surface, and inherent light transmittances of the display units are greater than a predetermined value. The control method includes: determining a first display unit and a second display unit, where the first display unit is a display unit arranged on a surface facing a user, and the second display unit is a display unit arranged on the other surface; detecting a light intensity around a surface where the second display unit is arranged; and in a case that a detected light intensity reaches a predetermined light intensity, adjusting at least display effect of the second display unit to reduce a light transmittance of the second display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicants: Beijing Lenovo Software Ltd., Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shoupeng ZHANG
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Patent number: 9563344Abstract: An information processing method and an electronic apparatus are described where the method includes obtaining first data, displaying and outputting the first data through the display device to make a first display output region of a top end face of a frame body to present a first display effect and obtaining second data and displaying and outputting the second data through the display device to make a second display output region on the top end face of the frame body to present a second display effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Lingsong Jin, Zhijun Gao, Wei Su
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Patent number: 9564100Abstract: An information processing method and an electronic device, the method comprising: acquiring a first value of a first parameter by the first sensor; acquiring a second value of the first parameter by the second sensor; judging whether a difference value between the first value and the second value is larger than or equal to a first threshold or not; determining a third value based on a first algorithm, the first value and the second value, and reporting the third value as a value of the first parameter to the processing unit, when the difference value is larger than or equal to the first threshold; determining a fourth value based on a second algorithm, the first value and the second value, and reporting the fourth value as the value of the first parameter to the processing unit, when the difference value is smaller than the first threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignees: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD., LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Tao Sun, Zhenhua Zhang, Wenjun Gao, Ke Shang, Guang Yang
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Patent number: 9563393Abstract: An information processing method is provided, which is applied to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a main body, a display unit and a projection unit. The method includes: obtaining trigger information for instructing the electronic device to switch from a first state to a second state; controlling the electronic device to switch from the first state to the second state in response to the trigger information; obtaining at least one parameter information; determining whether to enable the projection unit based on the at least one parameter information; and controlling the projection unit to be in the enabled state, in a case that it is determined to enable the projection unit based on the at least one parameter information.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Weiwei Zhang, Ge Gao, Jie Xia, Xu Zhao
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Patent number: 9564677Abstract: A mobile terminal and an antenna thereof are provided. The mobile terminal includes a housing, a main board arranged within said housing, and an antenna arranged on the outer surface of said housing such that the antenna is connected with said main board. The height of the mobile phone antenna can be effectively increased and, thus the performance of the antenna is improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignees: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD., LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Shoudong Tian, Gang Yan, Shaolian Liu, Rong Zhang, Zhijun Gao
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Patent number: 9563231Abstract: A digitizer panel for input with an electronic pen is detachably attached a laptop PC. The laptop PC includes a touch screen housed in a display housing. The display housing is formed of material having electromagnetic wave transmissivity such as GFRP or CFRP. On the back face of the display housing, an electromagnetic induction type digitizer panel can be detachably attached. The digitizer panel and the laptop PC are able to wirelessly communicate with each other. When the digitizer panel is attached, an electronic pen is brought close to the touch screen for input. When the digitizer panel is not attached, the electronic pen is directly brought close to the digitizer panel for input.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Takayuki Suzuki, Takehito Yamauchi, Yoshihisa Ishihara, Keita Ishikawa
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Patent number: 9563284Abstract: An information processing device and a control method applied to the information processing device is described. The information processing device includes a display unit configured to display images; an input unit configured to receive inputs from a user; a motion detecting unit configured to detect motion of the information processing device and to generate data related to the motion; and a processing unit connected to the display unit, the input unit and the motion detecting unit. The processing unit is configured to receive the motion-related data from the motion detecting unit, and enable/disable of the display unit and/or the input unit based on the data related to the motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignees: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD., LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Chunlei Zhao, Wei Wei
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Patent number: 9563295Abstract: A method of identifying a to-be-identified object is described. The to-be-identified object is independent of the electronic device and is placed within a predetermined distance from the electronic device. The method of identifying the to-be-identified object includes the electronic device acquiring status information of the to-be-identified object; the electronic device generating an operation instruction according to the status information of the to-be-identified object; and the electronic device operating according to the operation instruction. The identifying method and its electronic device are capable of enabling users to complete the executing of applications of the electronic device through operating the to-be-identified object, so as to improve experience and enjoyment of users.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuanqing Chen, Guang Yang, Xin Li, Cheng Guo, Hao Wang
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Patent number: 9563258Abstract: A switching method and an electronic device solve the technical problem of an inflexible switching way of an electronic device. The method includes capturing a first sensing parameter by a first sensing unit, and capturing a second sensing parameter by a second sensing unit, when the electronic device is in a first work state; judging whether the first sensing parameter meets a first preset condition and the second sensing parameter meets a second preset condition, or not; generating a first switching instruction for controlling the electronic device to switch from the first work state to a second work state, when the first sensing parameter meets the first preset condition and the second sensing parameter meets the second preset condition; and controlling the electronic device to switch from the first work state to the second work state, according to the first switching instruction.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventor: Zhiyu Wei
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Patent number: D778901Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Runsheng Liang
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Patent number: D778902Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jian Xu, Wenbo Shi, Rong Gao