Patents Assigned to Logitech
  • Publication number: 20100158297
    Abstract: A universal auxiliary component connection system that operably connects an auxiliary component to a variety of different personal audio-sets using the connection cables supplied with each personal audio-set. In one embodiment, a clip operably connects the personal audio-set engaging fitting of the connection cable, and the clip is detachably secured to the auxiliary component. Accordingly, this connection system allows a variety of different personal audio-sets to be operably connected to the same auxiliary component without requiring the auxiliary component to offer a variety of different fixed connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A
    Inventor: Ryan P. Stuczynski
  • Patent number: 7738468
    Abstract: A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does not support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Aaron Standridge, Ken Erbes, Remy Zimmerman, Philippe Depallens
  • Patent number: 7732752
    Abstract: A housing for a control device includes an enclosed cavity configured to secure an optical detection system, including a light source and a sensor, and a face of the enclosed cavity configured to include a window to allow light from the light source to scatter light off of a surface and configured to allow reception of the scattered light on the sensor. In this configuration the housing is structured to prevent exposure of the optical detection system to external elements such as the surface. Also disclosed is a homodyning system for use with a coherent light source optical pointing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Olivier Mathis, Neil O'Connell, Olivier Theytaz, Peter Sheehan, Dennis O'Keeffe, Yves Salvade
  • Patent number: 7733328
    Abstract: A roller for a control device includes a roller wheel having an outer portion formed of metal and a corrugated surface; a pivot arm configured to pivot in a first direction to contact the corrugated surface and to pivot in a second direction to move away from the corrugated surface; and energy driven means configured to pivot the pivot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Christian Michel Blandin, Marc Bidiville, Darragh Luttrell, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Erik Charlton
  • Patent number: 7696980
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved cursor control in a device which can operate both on a work surface and in air. Cursor resolution is reduced as the user engages with the device for clicking, leading to more precise movement closer to the target, as well as reduced parasitic and other unintentional motion of the cursor during clicking. Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved battery life in an in-air pointing device. In another aspect, the present invention is a method a system for improved user interface interaction, for UI controls such as sliders, pop-up boxes, menus, lists and button groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Julien Piot, Olivier Egloff, Simone Arrigo, Lucas Gattoni, Nicolas Ramond, David Tarongi Vanrell
  • Publication number: 20100079500
    Abstract: A control device includes a processor and a control button. The control button includes a key and an analog sensor coupled to the processor. The key is configured to be moved in a first direction and a second direction, which is substantially opposite from the first direction. The analog sensor is configured to detect an amount of movement of the key in the first direction and the second direction and send a control signal to the processor to indicate the amount of movement. Based on the control signal, the processor is configured to control zoom of a graphical object displayed on a computer monitor at a rate that is based on the amount of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Logitech Europe, S.A.
    Inventors: Damien O'Sullivan, Denis O'Keeffe, Timothy O'Sullivan, Yves Karcher
  • Patent number: 7688309
    Abstract: An optical displacement system for an input device of a host device includes a substrate; an aperture; a light source and a sensor chip attached to the substrate, an illumination optics to direct the light emitted by the light source to a surface of an object. The sensor chip is configured to receive at least part of the light emitted by the light source after the light has been scattered/reflected on the surface of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Olivier Mathis, Baptiste Merminod, Niall White, Kevin Forde, Denis O'Keeffe
  • Patent number: 7672469
    Abstract: An audio monitor system that includes a pair of in-ear monitors, each of which includes a connector and a corresponding detachable cable, is provided. Each connector may include a two pin jack assembly and each detachable cable may include a corresponding two pin plug assembly. Preferably, each plug assembly of each detachable cable includes a hooded member. More preferably, a portion of the hooded member covers a portion of the corresponding connector, thus effectively sealing the plug/connector assembly from contamination. Even more preferably, interlocking members are included on each hooded member and each corresponding connector, the interlocking members preventing accidental decoupling of the cable from the connector. The plug and connector assemblies may include means for insuring that a desired pin polarity is maintained during cable coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech International, S.A.
    Inventors: Medford Alan Dyer, Jerry J. Harvey, Robert G. Allison
  • Patent number: 7663674
    Abstract: A method for processing image data using a digital camera includes providing a digital camera having a first transformation program as a default program, the first transformation program supporting a first transformation technology. A first communication link is formed between the digital camera and a first remote image processing device. Transformation-related information is obtained from the first remote device, the transformation-related information including information about one or more transformation technologies supported by the first remote device. Whether the first transformation program is supported by the first remote device is determined. A second transformation program supported by the first remote device is searched if the first transformation program is determined not to be supported by the first remote device, the second transformation program supporting a second transformation technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventor: Bryed Billerbeck
  • Patent number: 7664162
    Abstract: Automatic establishment of a connection between a human interface device and a host transceiver unit. A marriage ID is exchanged in a synchronization step. The marriage ID being used by both the host transceiver and the human interface device to calculate a spread spectrum modulation pattern. In one embodiment the spread spectrum modulation is a frequency hopping spread spectrum modulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Lavelle, Hugues Michel Favey, David Ernest Wegmuller, Eric Schmid, Patrick Paul Loughnane
  • Patent number: 7663600
    Abstract: A mouse configured to display an icon including a top housing that is semi-opaque; and an icon indicator disposed under the top housing, the icon indicator including a light source and an icon plate. The light source is configured to light the icon plate to display an icon through the top housing. The icon indicator and icon are substantially not visible through the top housing if the light source is not lighted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: David Shaft, Francois Scholder, Jason Lee, Niall White
  • Patent number: 7652874
    Abstract: Keyboards comprise mechanisms to raise a portion of the keyboard to angle the keyboard for more ergonomically efficient usage. A first embodiment includes a system of gears that rotates cylindrical feet out of the bottom of the keyboard. The gear system transforms a small amount of user input into a relatively large height extension. Another embodiment includes a plinth of the keyboard housing that rests on the table while the upper portion of the keyboard is raised or lowered to the desired height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: James Cathal Loughnanae, Peter Sheehan
  • Publication number: 20100008530
    Abstract: A personal audio set formed that includes an ear-clip mounting portion pivotally secured to a frame is disclosed. In one embodiment, the frame of the personal audio set includes a sliding portion to define a first axis of rotation, and the ear hook is pivotally secured to the sliding portion to define a second axis of rotation so that the headset may be properly worn on either the wearer's left or right ear by moving the sliding portion and ear hook about their respective axes. The ear hook is preferably substantially c-shaped and dual molded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Kevin Hlas, Alex Danielson, Bernhard Wildner, Omer Kotzer, Jamian Cobbett
  • Patent number: 7636805
    Abstract: A method for communicating video data between a first host and a second host. The method may comprise encoding a video signal producing an encoded video signal at the first host. The method may also comprise transmitting, by the first host, the encoded video signal to the second host. The encoding and transmitting may both be performed by a first single multimedia thread of execution associated with an operating system at the first host. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventor: Aron Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7634099
    Abstract: An earpiece is provided that includes an earpiece enclosure, a sound delivery member that contains a sound delivery tube, and one or more drivers. The earpiece enclosure includes one or more enclosure ports that couple the internal enclosure volume to the volume outside of the earpiece. Corresponding to each enclosure port is a port cover that has at least a fully open port position and a fully closed port position. Preferably the port cover is capable of multiple positions between the fully open port position and the fully closed port position. The port cover can be a plug, a rotating earpiece collar, a sliding cover, etc. In at least one embodiment, separate drivers and/or separate volumes within the earpiece enclosure are coupled to separate enclosure ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech International, S.A.
    Inventors: Jerry J. Harvey, Medford Alan Dyer
  • Patent number: 7634146
    Abstract: According to aspects of embodiments of the invention, a method of encoding a sequence of frames of image data, each frame including a number of lines of pixels equal to a frame height, and each line having a number of pixels equal to a line length, comprises: encoding as an encoded symbol stream a sequence of pixels of a frame without including an end-of-line code after each line; identifying as a run having a run length, a sequence of pixels having values less than a threshold; and encoding the run using digit encoding. According to other aspects, the digit encoding may further comprise: identifying a set of most frequently used symbols; assigning a symbolic digit to each of the set of most frequently used symbols; assigning a start symbol; and encoding using digit encoding may include inserting in the encoded symbol stream the start symbol; and inserting in the encoded symbol stream after the start symbol a sequence of symbolic digits identifying the run length of the run.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventor: Aron Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7629958
    Abstract: A wireless communication system for a computer includes a hub coupled to the computer. The hub includes a first module and a second module, the first module configured to receive commands from one or more wireless input devices, the second module configured to control the first module and interface with the computer. A first wireless input device is configured to be linked to the hub to input a first command to the computer via the hub. A second wireless input device is configured to be linked to the hub to input a second command to the computer via the hub. The hub is configured to support a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The first module transmits the first and second commands received from the first and second input devices to the computer via the second module during the first operational mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Nicolet, Jacques Chassot, Xavier Bize
  • Patent number: 7623116
    Abstract: A roller device including a roller wheel configured to control scrolling of a graphical object along a first axis if the roller wheel is rotated by a user; a first sensor adjacent to a first side of the roller wheel; and a second sensor adjacent to a second side of the roller wheel; wherein the first and second sensors are configured to control a scrolling rate of the graphical object along a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventor: Marc Bidiville
  • Patent number: 7616188
    Abstract: A number of embodiments of a rotatable member or wheel that can be mounted in a mouse or other input device that allows both rotation and response to lateral pressure for horizontal or other scrolling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Christian M. Blandin, Neil G. O'Connell, Philippe Junod, Marc Bidiville
  • Patent number: D616887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Sophie Le Guen, Marcel Twohig