Patents Assigned to PHYSICAL APPS, LLC
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Publication number: 20150217188Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Brian Sullivan, Richard S. Malagodi
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Publication number: 20150217922Abstract: A retention apparatus configured to retain a personal electronic device within a physical interaction device may include one or more retention clips flexibly secured within an interior receptacle of the physical interaction device such that the one or more clips deflect as the personal electronic device is inserted into the interior receptacle and a lip of each of the one or more clips engages a surface of the personal electronic device upon full insertion of the personal electronic device into the interior receptacle, thereby securely retaining the personal electronic device within the interior receptacle until manipulation of the one or more retention clips by a user to release the personal electronic device from the interior receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Greg Allison
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Patent number: 8836500Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
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Publication number: 20140210613Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
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Publication number: 20140192478Abstract: A retention apparatus configured to retain a personal electronic device within a protective device may include a personal electronic device retention element including two or more retention loops, where the two or more retention loops comprise flexible material, and each retention loop of the two or more retention loops is configured to stretch over and secure a portion of a personal electronic device. The retention apparatus may further include a retention strap configured to releasably connect the retention apparatus to an exterior shell of the protective device, where the retention apparatus is configured to replaceably receive the personal electronic device during connection of the retention strap to the exterior shell of the protective device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventor: Robert C. Houvener
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Patent number: 8730037Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
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Publication number: 20130073064Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a device that may include an exterior shell including at least one of an open cell foam, a closed cell foam, a foamed resin, and an inflatable bladder. The device may include a personal electronic device receptacle configured to removably receive a personal electronic device. The device may be configured to substantially enclose and protect the personal electronic device within the personal electronic device receptacle during physical activity including at least one of rolling the device, throwing the device, kicking the device, and striking the device against another object, and enable interaction with the personal electronic device while the personal electronic device is substantially enclosed within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventor: Physical Apps, LLC
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Publication number: 20120152790Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a device that may include an exterior shell including at least one of an open cell foam, a closed cell foam, a foamed resin, and an inflatable bladder. The device may include a personal electronic device receptacle configured to removably receive a personal electronic device. The device may be configured to substantially enclose and protect the personal electronic device within the personal electronic device receptacle during physical activity including at least one of rolling the device, throwing the device, kicking the device, and striking the device against another object, and enable interaction with the personal electronic device while the personal electronic device is substantially enclosed within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
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Publication number: 20120139727Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: PHYSICAL APPS, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
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Patent number: D697977Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Physical Apps, LLCInventors: Robert C. Houvener, Greg Allison