Patents Examined by Robert J Michaud
  • Patent number: 11782568
    Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, when a PC and a MFP are remotely connected through an network IF, a CPU of the MFP selects still images, which constitutes an animation, one by one and display the animation on a panel of the MFP by displaying the selected one image with sequentially switching the selected one image. Then, in a case where the same animation is continuously displayed on the panel of the MFP, after generating a plurality of pieces of screen data, which constitute the animation, to be displayed on the PC, the CPU of the MFP stops to repeatedly generate screen data same as the plurality of pieces of screen data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yutaka Urakawa
  • Patent number: 11776502
    Abstract: Techniques for using variable refresh rate to seamlessly adapt to arbitrary and variable video frame rates are described. According to some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a media player, a video entirely encoded at a fixed frame rate, decoding the encoded video into a rendered video at the fixed frame rate with a video decoder of the media player, setting a display and a display interface that is to output the rendered video to the display to a variable refresh rate mode that synchronizes a refresh rate of the display to a varying frame rate of rendered frames, sending the rendered video at the fixed frame rate from the media player to the display interface, sending the rendered video from the display interface to the display at the fixed frame rate when the display interface is in the variable refresh rate mode, and displaying the rendered video on the display at the fixed frame rate when the display is in the variable refresh rate mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Benjamin Waggoner
  • Patent number: 11769835
    Abstract: A display device includes a first transistor including a gate electrode, a second transistor including a lower gate electrode, an upper gate electrode, and a first end portion electrically connected to an end portion of the first transistor, a lower gate signal line extending in a first direction, an upper gate signal line disposed on the lower gate signal line and extending in a first direction, and a first connection pattern disposed on the upper gate signal line, electrically connecting the gate electrode and a second end portion of the second transistor, and intersecting the lower gate signal line and the upper gate signal line. An entirety of the upper gate signal line overlaps a part of the lower gate signal line in an overlapping area in which the lower gate signal line or the upper gate signal line overlaps the first connection pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun Sik Joo, Seok Je Seong, Kyung Hyun Baek, Hyeon Woo Shin
  • Patent number: 11762210
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a front portion configured to engage a front portion of a head of a user, and a rear portion configured to engage a rear portion of the head of the user. The rear portion includes a telescoping arm guide, a telescoping arm slidably coupled to the telescoping arm guide such that the telescoping arm is moveable relative to the telescoping arm guide, a cable guide coupled to the telescoping arm guide, and a connector. The device includes an optical fiber coupled to the telescoping arm at a first point, coupled to the connector at a second point, and slidably coupled to the cable guide between the first point and the second point, such that the optical fiber includes a medial portion between the first point and the second point, the medial portion including a bend that is greater than or equal to a minimum bend radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Seth Moczydlowski
  • Patent number: 11763778
    Abstract: A graphics processing unit (GPU) includes a timing reference one or more processors configured to generate and provide, based on the timing reference, frames to a display system that supports variable refresh rates. The frames include a vertical blanking region having a first duration. The display system transmits information indicating an operation to be performed by the display system during the vertical blanking region of one or more subsequent frames. The one or more processors are configured to increase the first duration to a second duration in response to receiving the information indicating an operation to be performed by the display system during the vertical blanking region of at least one subsequent frame. In some cases, the first duration of the vertical blanking region is a minimum duration that corresponds to a maximum refresh rate supported by the display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ATI TECHNOLOGIES ULC
    Inventor: David I. J. Glen
  • Patent number: 11762491
    Abstract: A light emitting display device with an integrated touch screen includes: a substrate which includes a display area in which a plurality of display pixels is disposed and a non-display area around the display area; a light emitting diode in the display area; an encapsulation unit which covers the display area and the non-display area; a touch electrode line on the encapsulation unit; a touch routing line which is disposed in the non-display area and is connected to the touch electrode line; a plurality of blocking structures which is disposed in the non-display area and is configured to enclose the display area; and a step compensation layer disposed between the encapsulation unit and the touch routing line; wherein the step compensation layer reduces a step caused by the plurality of blocking structures to reduce irregularities of a surface of the encapsulation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YeonGyeong Bae, Jonghyun Han
  • Patent number: 11762457
    Abstract: Some implementations disclosed herein present multimedia content to a user, identify a comfort state of the user (e.g., happy, unhappy, distressed, etc.) based on body data of the user (e.g., facial expressions, hand movements, physiological data, etc.), and update the multimedia content based on the identified comfort state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Akiko Ikkai, Grant H. Mulliken, Izzet B. Yildiz, Sterling R. Crispin
  • Patent number: 11752873
    Abstract: Provided are a display panel and a vehicle. The display device includes a knob and a display panel; the knob includes a first magnetic adhering piece; the display device further includes a second magnetic adhering structure, and the second magnetic adhering structure is disposed on a non-light exiting side of the display panel; the second magnetic adhering structure includes a plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, and at least two first magnetic adhering regions are not overlapped; when the knob is magnetically adhered to any one of the plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, the knob is disposed on a light exiting side of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Shanghai AVIC Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming Wang, Feng Qin
  • Patent number: 11745589
    Abstract: Provided are a display panel and a vehicle. The display device includes a knob and a display panel; the knob includes a first magnetic adhering piece; the display device further includes a second magnetic adhering structure, and the second magnetic adhering structure is disposed on a non-light exiting side of the display panel; the second magnetic adhering structure includes a plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, and at least two first magnetic adhering regions are not overlapped; when the knob is magnetically adhered to any one of the plurality of first magnetic adhering regions, the knob is disposed on a light exiting side of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Shanghai AVIC Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming Wang, Feng Qin
  • Patent number: 11750017
    Abstract: A projection system includes a power supply device, a wireless charging transmission device, a projection system control assembly, a storage unit, and an optical system. The projection system control assembly controls a light valve thereof to convert illumination beam into image beam. A projection lens thereof projects the image beam to be a projection image. A user operation information is stored in the storage unit. The projection image includes an operation menu related to the user operation information. The projection system control assembly turns on or turns off the wireless charging transmission device according to the user operation information to wirelessly charge electronic device. A wireless charging method of the projection system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventor: Hui-Chung Hung
  • Patent number: 11747891
    Abstract: A system and method of selectively outputting content on a head mounted wearable computing device is provided. The system may determine a context associated with the operation of the head mounted wearable computing device, and selectively output content on the head mounted wearable computing device, or delay the output of content, based on the context. The content may be displayed in one or more designated portions of the display of the head mounted wearable computing device so as to reduce distraction to the user, and enhance situational awareness and situational safety during use of the head mounted wearable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Walter Johan Silvester Hermsen, Gregory Malcolm John Fitch
  • Patent number: 11720313
    Abstract: A display system includes an HMD mounted on a head of a user, and a control device coupled to the HMD, the HMD includes an image display unit, with an outside scene being visible, for displaying a display image overlapping the outside scene, and a main control unit for causing an image display unit to display a display image, and the control device includes a touch panel, and a CO control unit for causing a related image related to a display content of the display image to be displayed on the touch panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichi Kakizaki, Hiroaki Baba, Shinya Sato
  • Patent number: 11720174
    Abstract: A system may include one or more finger-mounted devices such as finger devices with U-shaped housings configured to be mounted on a user's fingers while gathering sensor input and supplying haptic output. The finger devices may have power receiving circuitry configured to receive power from a power source. The power source may be incorporated into an electronic device such as a battery case, a head-mounted display, or a wireless charging mat or stand. The power source may supply power through terminals that form ohmic contacts with mating terminals in the finger device or may transmit power wirelessly using capacitive coupling or inductive charging arrangements. A finger device may have hinge structures that allow portions of the device to rotate relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Paul X. Wang
  • Patent number: 11710457
    Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate including first and second display regions and first and second non-display regions; a plurality of first pixels in the first display region; a plurality of second pixels in the second display region; a plurality of first scan stage circuits in the first non-display region, the first scan stage circuits configured to provide a scan signal to the first pixels; a plurality of second scan stage circuits in the second non-display region, the second scan stage circuits configured to provide a scan signal to the second pixels; a plurality of dummy scan stage circuits in the second non-display region, the dummy scan stage circuits being between the second scan stage circuits; and a scan bridge line in the second non-display region, the scan bridge line connecting one second scan stage circuit among the second scan stage circuits and a dummy scan stage circuit adjacent thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Taeg Jung, Hyun Chol Bang, Ju Hee Hyeon
  • Patent number: 11711945
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed that may include a first active layer disposed on a substrate, a scan line disposed on the first active layer, extending in a first direction and including a first protruding portion protruding in a second direction crossing the first direction, a first compensation control line disposed on the first active layer, extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the scan line in the second direction, and a second active layer disposed on the scan line and the first compensation control line, overlapping the scan line and the first compensation control line and including a second protruding portion protruding in the first direction. The first protruding portion may be positioned outside the second active layer in the first direction in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeonwoo Shin, Seokje Seong, Yunsik Joo
  • Patent number: 11705090
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing a rearward view of an aircraft. The system, apparatus, and methods include one or more cameras disposed on an aft portion of a fuselage of the aircraft, a heads-up display is within a cockpit of the aircraft, and a heads-up control. The heads-up control receives image data from the one or more cameras and generates an image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft. The heads-up control may be configured to determine when an aerial object is within a predetermined range behind the aircraft and responsively generate the image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft in which the aerial object is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
  • Patent number: 11694625
    Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate having a first display area, a second display area, and a non-display area; a first circuit disposed on the substrate; a first light emitter electrically connected to the first circuit and which overlaps the first display area; a second circuit disposed on the substrate; a second light emitter electrically connected to the second circuit and which overlaps the second display area; and a scan driver positioned on the substrate and which overlaps at least a portion of the second display area and the non-display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Jin Hong, Sun Ho Kim, Hye Won Kim, Ju Chan Park
  • Patent number: 11694622
    Abstract: Provided are a pixel circuit, a method for driving the pixel circuit, and a display panel. The pixel circuit includes a drive transistor including a gate terminal, a source terminal, a drain terminal, and a body terminal, where the source terminal is connected to a first power line, the body terminal is connected to a second power line, and the gate terminal of the drive transistor is connected to a gate potential control circuit; the first power line is configured to provide a first voltage or a second voltage, where the first voltage is higher than the second voltage; and the second power line is configured to provide the fixed first voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: SeeYa Optronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Lin Liu, Tong Wu
  • Patent number: 11694617
    Abstract: An image processing device includes a blender and a display quality enhancer. The blender is configured to receive a plurality of layer data, generate first image data by blending the plurality of layer data, the first image data including a plurality of pixel values corresponding to a screen in a display device, and generate pixel map data including a plurality of pixel identifications (IDs) based on the plurality of layer data, the plurality of layer data representing a plurality of images to be displayed on the screen, the plurality of pixel IDs indicating display quality enhancement algorithms to be applied to the plurality of pixel values. The display quality enhancer is configured to generate second image data including a plurality of display quality enhancement pixel values by applying the display quality enhancement algorithms to the plurality of pixel values based on the first image data and the pixel map data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sungchul Yoon, Inyup Kang, Hoonmo Yang, Kyungah Jeong
  • Patent number: 11681949
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: learning, by a computer device, a delivery for response content in view of types of queries; awakening, by the computer device, in response to receiving an activation command; receiving, by the computer device, a query; determining, by the computer device, a context of the query; determining, by the computer device, a digestibility of a response to the query; and determining, by the computing device, to output a response to the query as one of an audio response, a displayed response, and an audio response and a displayed response to the user, wherein the determining is based on the learning, the determined context of the query, the determined digestibility of the response, and the preferences of the user for receiving the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zachary A. Silverstein, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Shawn Doolen, Robert Huntington Grant