Patents Assigned to Zeemote Technology Inc.
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Publication number: 20130063343Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rob PODOLOFF, Paul William CALNAN, III, Elaine CHEN, Beth MARCUS
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Publication number: 20130065688Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for interfacing with multiple gaming devices are disclosed. A universal controller includes a communication channel designed to selectively establish one or more bidirectional communication links between the controller and the gaming devices. A data collection unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel is designed to collect data related to a gaming experience of the first gaming device and a gaming experience of the second gaming device. The data collection unit is also designed to transfer to the second gaming device the gaming experience of the first gaming device to affect the gaming experience of the second gaming device. A storage unit communicatively coupled to the data collection unit is designed to store the collected data. Further, an input assembly that includes multiple input elements is included. Each input element is designed to be selectively mapped to one or more functions of the gaming devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventor: Rob PODOLOFF
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Publication number: 20130063342Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Elaine CHEN, Rob PODOLOFF, Lorraine WHEELER, Beth MARCUS
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Publication number: 20130012241Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rob PODOLOFF, Lorraine WHEELER, Elaine CHEN, Beth MARCUS
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Patent number: 8294668Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120235907Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8142287Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for interfacing with multiple gaming devices are disclosed. A universal controller includes a communication channel designed to selectively establish one or more bidirectional communication links between the controller and the gaming devices. A data collection unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel is designed to collect data related to a gaming experience of the first gaming device and a gaming experience of the second gaming device. The data collection unit is also designed to transfer to the second gaming device the gaming experience of the first gaming device to affect the gaming experience of the second gaming device. A storage unit communicatively coupled to the data collection unit is designed to store the collected data. Further, an input assembly that includes multiple input elements is included. Each input element is designed to be selectively mapped to one or more functions of the gaming devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventor: Rob Podoloff
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Patent number: 8144122Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120064922Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8063880Abstract: A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology IncInventors: Elaine Chen, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8050891Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110199295Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7932892Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus