Patents by Inventor Ake Rydgren

Ake Rydgren 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: 7873382
    Abstract: A mobile communication apparatus includes a remote lock and control function. More particularly, after theft or loss of the apparatus, it is possible to remotely lock the apparatus by sending a lock command, e.g. an SMS message. The apparatus may also be controlled to upload information enabling the user to retrieve valuable information stored in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit and registers for controlling the operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages. The apparatus further includes locking means capable of detecting codes in messages received and, responsive to detecting a lock code, sending a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Ake Rydgren, Magnus Jendbro
  • Publication number: 20080220744
    Abstract: A mobile communication apparatus includes a remote lock and control function. More particularly, after theft or loss of the apparatus, it is possible to remotely lock the apparatus by sending a lock command, e.g. an SMS message. The apparatus may also be controlled to upload information enabling the user to retrieve valuable information stored in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit and registers for controlling the operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages. The apparatus further includes locking means capable of detecting codes in messages received and, responsive to detecting a lock code, sending a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Ake Rydgren, Magnus Jendbro
  • Patent number: 7389123
    Abstract: A mobile communication apparatus includes a remote lock and control function. More particularly, after theft or loss of the apparatus, it is possible to remotely lock the apparatus by sending a lock command, e.g. an SMS message. The apparatus may also be controlled to upload information enabling the user to retrieve valuable information stored in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit and registers for controlling the operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages. The apparatus further includes locking means capable of detecting codes in messages received and, responsive to detecting a lock code, sending a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Ake Rydgren, Magnus Jendbro
  • Publication number: 20060276172
    Abstract: A mobile communication apparatus includes a remote lock and control function. More particularly, after theft or loss of the apparatus, it is possible to remotely lock the apparatus by sending a lock command, e.g. an SMS message. The apparatus may also be controlled to upload information enabling the user to retrieve valuable information stored in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit and registers for controlling the operations of the apparatus, including receiving messages. The apparatus further includes locking means capable of detecting codes in messages received and, responsive to detecting a lock code, sending a lock command to the control unit to render the mobile communication apparatus at least partially inoperable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Ake Rydgren, Magnus Jendbro
  • Publication number: 20060135056
    Abstract: A radio communication terminal includes a data processor for controlling terminal functions and an attachment for releasable attachment of a housing to the terminal. The terminal includes a multipath connector connected to the data processor. The multipath connector includes a terminal system connector, and a housing connector configured to provide a communicative connection of an attached housing to the data processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2003
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Ake Rydgren
  • Publication number: 20060046790
    Abstract: A headset system has a headset for direct wireless communication of audio data with a communication terminal and including a first power supply unit. The system includes a headset carrying device and a charger for charging the first power supply unit from a second poser supply unit. The headset carrying device includes the charger and the second power supply unit, and the headset carrying device is separate from the communication terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Ake Rydgren, Robert Westholm