Patents by Inventor Abid Saifee

Abid Saifee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8283639
    Abstract: A system and method for sterilizing a surface on an input device is disclosed. A chamber is configured to enclose an input device such as a keyboard and is configured to be switched between an open and a closed state. A drive unit may be provided to switch the chamber between states. In an embodiment, the drive unit may include a motor. A sensor provides a signal to a controller when the chamber is the closed state and the controller actuates a UV light. In an embodiment, the controller actuates the drive unit and the UV light in response to a trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger may be provided from a change in state in a computer coupled to the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Lane, Abid Saifee
  • Patent number: 7692159
    Abstract: A system and method for sterilizing a surface on an input device is disclosed. A chamber is configured to enclose an input device such as a keyboard and is configured to be switched between an open and a closed state. A drive unit may be provided to switch the chamber between states. In an embodiment, the drive unit may include a motor. A sensor provides a signal to a controller when the chamber is the closed state and the controller actuates a UV light. In an embodiment, the controller actuates the drive unit and the UV light in response to a trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger may be provided from a change in state in a computer coupled to the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Lane, Abid Saifee
  • Publication number: 20090257912
    Abstract: A system and method for sterilizing a surface on an input device is disclosed. A chamber is configured to enclose an input device such as a keyboard and is configured to be switched between an open and a closed state. A drive unit may be provided to switch the chamber between states. In an embodiment, the drive unit may include a motor. A sensor provides a signal to a controller when the chamber is the closed state and the controller actuates a UV light. In an embodiment, the controller actuates the drive unit and the UV light in response to a trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger may be provided from a change in state in a computer coupled to the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: David M. Lane, Abid Saifee
  • Publication number: 20080067417
    Abstract: A system and method for sterilizing a surface on an input device is disclosed. A chamber is configured to enclose an input device such as a keyboard and is configured to be switched between an open and a closed state. A drive unit may be provided to switch the chamber between states. In an embodiment, the drive unit may include a motor. A sensor provides a signal to a controller when the chamber is the closed state and the controller actuates a UV light. In an embodiment, the controller actuates the drive unit and the UV light in response to a trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger may be provided from a change in state in a computer coupled to the input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Lane, Abid Saifee
  • Publication number: 20040239637
    Abstract: User-programmable “destination keys” have two distinct modes of operation: program mode and operation mode. The mode may be chosen by the user by selecting the destination key for either a normal or a long period of time. Responsive to selecting the destination key for a longer than normal time, the destination key may be automatically programmed and/or a user interface may be presented. The destination key may further be programmed in accordance with an automatically determined current context. A legend key may also be provided that allows a user to easily and conveniently receive an indication of which destinations are assigned to which destination keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Brian D. Williams, Abid Saifee, Jeff Hoffman, Daan Lindhout