Patents Examined by Laurence J Lee
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Patent number: 10452258Abstract: A vehicular input device includes a position detection unit that is disposed within a vehicle cabin, has an operative input surface on which a user performs an operative input, and detects a position of the operative input performed on the operative input surface; a display unit that is disposed within the vehicle cabin; and an ECU configured to display a selection image in an overlaid manner on an object within the display unit in a position corresponding to the position of the detected operative input when the position detection unit detects the operative input. The selection image is used to select the object within the display unit. The ECU highlights the selection image displayed on the display unit when the position of the operative input is detected by the position detection unit, further than when the position of the operative input is not detected by the position detection unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Seiichi Tanaka, Takahiro Hirota
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Patent number: 10452206Abstract: A projection video display device includes: a projection unit projecting a display video upon a projection surface; an image capture unit; detection units detecting the states of manipulation objects which carry out actions for the input manipulation; a manipulation instruction information generating unit, on the basis of the states of the manipulation objects which the detection units have detected, generating manipulation instruction information indicating a description of the input manipulation; and a communication unit connecting to the information processing device. The detection units detect movements of manipulation objects and attributes which represent the states of manipulation objects other than the movements.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: MAXELL, LTD.Inventors: Takashi Kanemaru, Shinichi Obata, Mitsuhiro Kitani, Takashi Matsubara, Takehiro Niikura
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Patent number: 10437354Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/0 pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: SIGMASENSE, LLC.Inventors: Patrick Troy Gray, Michael Gray
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Patent number: 10437355Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/0 pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: SIGMASENSE, LLC.Inventors: Patrick Troy Gray, Michael Gray
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Patent number: 10433172Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more processors that, while the electronic device is in a locked state, control to detect whether the electronic device is lifted, in response to detecting that the electronic device is lifted, control to activate the display, obtain an image from a camera, detect a face included in the image, and perform authentication of a user based on the face being detected in the image. Based on a result of the authentication, the one or more processors switch a state of the electronic device from the locked state to an unlocked state and display an indicator for indicating that the electronic device is in the unlocked state.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joon-kyu Seo, Young-joon Choi, Ji-yeon Kwak, Hyun-jin Kim, Yeo-jun Yoon
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Patent number: 10423259Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel and a sensor structure disposed on the display panel. The sensor structure includes a sensing electrode and a connection line connected to the sensing electrode. At least one of the sensing electrode and the connection line includes a conductive pattern layer. The conductive patter layer includes a base part, protrusions randomly disposed on the base part and protruding from the base part, and holes randomly defined in the base part.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chanwoo Yang, Hansu Kim, Hyuneok Shin, Dongmin Lee, Juhyun Lee
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Patent number: 10416720Abstract: An electronic device and method are provided, the electronic device includes a first display configured to display a screen, a second display including a first surface facing the screen of the first display in a first state and a second surface opposing the first surface, a connector pivotally connecting the first display and the second display with each other, and a processor controlling display of at least some objects among a plurality of objects displayed on the screen of the first display on the second display, based on an angle between the first display and the second display. The method displays a screen on the first display, and displays at least some objects among a plurality of objects displayed on the screen of the first display on the second display, based on an angle between the first display and the second display.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Yong-Yeon Lee, Dong-Goo Kang, Yeo-Jun Yoon, Yun-Kyung Kim
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Patent number: 10416714Abstract: A display control device comprising a first display, a second display, a first processor, and a second processor, wherein the first processor controls the first display to display a first information, and wherein the second processor controls the second display to display second information which is undisplayable on the first display.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Keiichi Imamura
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Patent number: 10407292Abstract: A beverage dispensing system including a control unit and a touch screen. Inputs are made to the touch screen to dispense beverages and apply system adjustments. The control unit controls a plurality of beverage dispensing valves according to inputs made to the touch screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Hecht, Jun Feng, Boris Brodsky, Richard A. Martindale
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Patent number: 10393364Abstract: A mouse pad structure includes a pad, a light source module, a control member, and a bendable wire. The light source module is installed in the pad. The control member is disposed corresponding to the pad. One end of the bendable wire is electrically connected to the light source module, the other end of the bendable wire is electrically connected to the control member, the bendable wire is provided for adjusting a distance between the control member and the pad. Accordingly, by collapsing or unfolding the bendable wire, the control member and the pad are spaced apart by a certain distance. Therefore, movement of a mouse cord is prevented from being obstructed by the control member, so a mouse can move smoothly, and smooth operations of the mouse are ensured.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: HADES-GAMING CORPORATIONInventor: Hung-Jen Chou
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Patent number: 10379681Abstract: Disclosed is a touch sensor including a plurality of first optical waveguides arranged in a stripe form, a plurality of second optical waveguides located over the plurality of first optical waveguides, arranged in a stripe form, and intersecting the plurality of first optical waveguides, and an intermediate layer between the plurality of first optical waveguides and the plurality of second optical waveguides. Each of the plurality of first optical waveguides and the plurality of second optical waveguides includes a core including an elastomer as well as a clad in contact with the core other than side surfaces of the core perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the core. The intermediate layer has a modulus of elasticity higher than that of the elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Hsiang-Yuan Cheng
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Patent number: 10379629Abstract: An input mechanism for an electronic watch includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Tyler S. Bushnell, Collin R. Petty, Adam T. Clavelle
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Patent number: 10373936Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) presents viewable media to a user. The HMD includes a light source and an optical block. The light source includes a first sub-pixel mounted on a first set of microbumps at a first height from a substrate and emits light within a first optical band, and a second sub-pixel mounted on a second set of microbumps at a second height from the substrate that is different from the first height, and emits light over a second optical band that is different than the first optical band. The optical block receives the image light from the light source, and directs the image light to an eyebox, wherein the first height and the second height mitigates longitudinal chromatic aberration and field curvature in the optical block.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLCInventors: Yijing Fu, Wanli Chi, Patrick Joseph Hughes
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Patent number: 10371976Abstract: A display deice capable of recognizing a uniform intensity of a touch regardless of a position of a touch input. The display device includes a display panel including a first area and a second area surrounding the first area, a plurality of pressure sensors disposed on the display panel, a dielectric layer disposed on the plurality of pressure sensors, and a bracket accommodating the display panel, the plurality of pressure sensors, and the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer forms a capacitance between the plurality of pressure sensors and the bracket. A first capacitance corresponding to the first area is smaller than a second capacitance corresponding to the second area.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yeon Tae Kim, A Ra Jo
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Patent number: 10349273Abstract: A mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes a body of a bangle type configured to be worn on a user body, a display mounted in the body, a motion sensor configured to detect a motion, a storage configured to store control information which is differently set according to a motion state, and, when a motion is detected by the motion sensor, a controller configured to change a screen of the display according to control information corresponding to the detected motion. Accordingly, the mobile device is easily carried and used.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joon-kyu Seo, Young-joon Choi, Ji-yeon Kwak, Hyun-jin Kim, Yeo-jun Yoon
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Patent number: 10338744Abstract: According to an aspect, a display apparatus includes: a plurality of gate lines; a plurality of first switches arranged in respective pixels in a display region; a plurality of second switches arranged in a frame region surrounding the display region; a first wire coupled to the respective second switches and supplying a detection drive signal to the respective gate lines through the respective second switches in a detection operation period; a third switch arranged in the frame region and coupled to the first wire; and a second wire coupled to the third switch and supplied with an off-state voltage, wherein the first wire is arranged between the second switches and the display region and the off-state voltage of the first switches is supplied to the first wire in a display operation period different from the detection operation period.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Japan Display Inc.Inventor: Toshiaki Fukushima
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Patent number: 10331112Abstract: An IO link module has at least one electrical terminal for connecting an electronic device and an electronic display device for displaying connection identification information of the at least one terminal. The display device is designed to permanently display the connection identification information free of a power supply using an electrical energy source which is independent of the IO link module.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Balluff GmbHInventors: Juergen Gutekunst, Winfried Kunzweiler, Holger Haupt, Matthias Beyer
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Patent number: 10319311Abstract: A display system, an electronic apparatus and a display adjustment method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus comprises a display panel, a timing controller circuit and a processing circuit. The display adjustment method of the electronic apparatus comprising: processing, by the timing controller circuit, frame data to be displayed by the display panel; analyzing, by the processing circuit, an image including a face of a person, and comparing an average luminance value of the face area with a threshold to obtain adjustment information with respect to the light perceived by the face; and correspondingly adjusting, by the timing controller circuit, the frame data or at least one display characteristics associated with the frame data according to the adjustment information. Furthermore, the display system comprises the processing circuit for one electronic apparatus, and the display panel and the timing controller for another electronic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.Inventor: Yuan-Jia Du
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Patent number: 10321549Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide a method for controlling the luminance of an electronic display, including the steps of determining the sunset and sunrise times for the day and determining whether the present time is between sunrise and sunset or between sunset and sunrise. The backlight may be driven at a daytime level if the present time is between sunrise and sunset, while the backlight may be driven at a nighttime level if the present time is between sunset and sunrise. In some embodiments, artificial ambient sensor (AAS) data is used to determine the desired backlight or display luminance. The AAS data may be adjusted for a sunset or sunrise transition time, as well as for an approximate percentage of cloud cover in the sky.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: John Schuch, William Dunn, Rick De Laet, Dan Safstrom
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Patent number: 10318008Abstract: A method for hand pose identification in an automated system includes providing depth map data of a hand of a user to a first neural network trained to classify features corresponding to a joint angle of a wrist in the hand to generate a first plurality of activation features and performing a first search in a predetermined plurality of activation features stored in a database in the memory to identify a first plurality of hand pose parameters for the wrist associated with predetermined activation features in the database that are nearest neighbors to the first plurality of activation features. The method further includes generating a hand pose model corresponding to the hand of the user based on the first plurality of hand pose parameters and performing an operation in the automated system in response to input from the user based on the hand pose model.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Ayan Sinha, Chiho Choi, Joon Hee Choi, Karthik Ramani