Patents Assigned to VIZIO
  • Configuration of a device based upon orientation
    Patent number: 8350919
    Abstract: An application for a device that includes an image sensor, an orientation sensor and image capture capabilities. Operation of the device is based upon a detected orientation of the device by the orientation sensor. In one embodiment, when the device is in a horizontal orientation, the image capture operates as a digital still image camera and when the device is in a vertical orientation, the image capture operates as a digital video camera. Other orientations are anticipated including upside down as well as other operating modes such as flash enabled and flash disabled. Optionally, a control is provided to lock the operation in one of the modes irrespective of changes in the orientation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio, Inc.
    Inventor: John Schindler
  • System, method and apparatus for viewer detection and action
    Patent number: 8347325
    Abstract: An application for a television has a detector capable of determining the identity and/or presence of at least one viewer in a viewing area of the television. In response to viewers entering and leaving the viewing area of the television, the television adjusts its operation based upon settings for the currently present viewers (e.g., enables channels, content, etc).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio, Inc.
    Inventors: William Pat Price, Peter Jay Schwartz, Marcus P. Apitz
  • Low Battery Remote Display System
    Publication number: 20120249323
    Abstract: A mobile device, e.g. a remote control, that communicates with a remote device. The device is controlled by a battery providing power for electronic circuits and components contained within the hand held remote control device. A battery monitoring device measures the voltage of the battery. A memory device saves the data generated by the battery monitoring device indicating the voltage of the battery. A transmission device transmits a notification to the display device when the voltage of the battery decreases to some predetermined level. The display device may receive the notification of a low battery from the hand held device. An application contained within the display device or the remote control displays a visual indication on the display device to the user indicating that the battery in the hand held device is low and requires recharging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: VIZIO INC.
    Inventor: Matthew McRae
  • Metadata driven control of navigational speed through a user interface
    Patent number: 8201100
    Abstract: Scroll wheels have simplified the movement of cursors and changes in focus as a users navigate their way through menus, lists, tables, and other objects typically found in graphical user interfaces. Also typical of navigation schemes driven by scroll wheels is the ability of the user to accelerate the rate of movement of the cursor or focus by spinning the scroll wheel faster. One issue with this behavior is that a user who over accelerates the scroll wheel will often wind up overshooting his intended target and reversing the direction of the scroll wheel several times. The embodiment addresses this problem by giving control of the speed of the cursor or focus movement to the object being navigated. If the granularity of the list, table, menu, or other objects become smaller, the object has the ability to filter the speed input of the scroll wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: William Pat Price, Timothy Elliott, Marcus P Apitz, Peter Schwartz, Jeffrey Briller
  • Earbud assembly
    Patent number: D658157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • Electronic adapter
    Patent number: D659095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • Home theater headphone docking station
    Patent number: D660287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal
  • Wireless HDMI transmitter
    Patent number: D661286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott McManigal, Wesley Millora
  • Portable device docking station
    Patent number: D662082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal
  • Television remote control
    Patent number: D663721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott McManigal, Wesley Milora
  • Tablet dock
    Patent number: D664958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio, Inc
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • All in one keyboard
    Patent number: D665383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Paul McManigal, Cory Worth
  • Desktop camera
    Patent number: D665441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • Portable computer dock
    Patent number: D668255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Paul McManigal, William Wang
  • All in one display screen
    Patent number: D669077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Paul McManigal, Cory Worth
  • Cellular phone dock
    Patent number: D670282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • Audio woofer
    Patent number: D673933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott McManigal, Wesley Millora
  • Computer screen with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D673968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal
  • Computer screen with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D673970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal
  • Computer screen with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D673971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal