Patents by Inventor Aki Happonen

Aki Happonen 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: 10684765
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving an indication of a bending force in excess of a first predetermined threshold being applied to a communications device, and responding to receipt of the indication of the bending force in excess of the first predetermined threshold by causing a message to be transmitted from the communications device to a remote receiver, or responding to subsequent receipt of an indication that the bending force has subsequently fallen below a second predetermined threshold by causing a message to be transmitted from the communication device to a remote receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Johan Kildal, Jyrki Veikko Leskelä, Mika Allan Salmela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Aki Happonen
  • Patent number: 9965064
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method and a non-transitory computer readable medium is provided. The apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing computer program instructions configured, working with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: detecting bending of a flexible auto-stereoscopic display comprising a parallax barrier arrangement; and compensating for movement of the parallax barrier arrangement, caused by the bending of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display, by adjusting one or more characteristics of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display in dependence upon the bending of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Tero Rissa, Aki Happonen
  • Patent number: 9727226
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for providing an enhanced user interface. A method may include causing display of a semi-transparent user interface layer concurrent with a second user interface layer. At least a portion of the semi-transparent user interface layer and at least a portion of the second user interface layer may overlap. The method may further include detecting a physical stimulus. The method may additionally include determining an effect of the physical stimulus on display of content in the semi-transparent user interface layer. The method may also include applying the determined effect by modifying display of content in the semi-transparent user interface layer in response to detection of the physical stimulus. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Jyrki Veikko Leskelä, Mika Allan Salmela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Aki Happonen
  • Patent number: 9307061
    Abstract: An apparatus with a first flexible layer and at least one adjustment member attached to the first flexible layer. The adjustment member is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the adjustment member is configured to allow flexibility of the apparatus, and in the second configuration, the adjustment member is configured to restrict flexibility of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Jarmo Antero Nikula, Mika Allan Salmela, Jyrki Veikko Leskela, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20140232647
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method and a non-transitory computer readable medium is provided. The apparatus includes: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing computer program instructions configured, working with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: detecting bending of a flexible auto-stereoscopic display comprising a parallax barrier arrangement; and compensating for movement of the parallax barrier arrangement, caused by the bending of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display, by adjusting one or more characteristics of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display in dependence upon the bending of the flexible auto-stereoscopic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Tero Rissa, Aki Happonen
  • Patent number: 8754961
    Abstract: Apparatus comprises at least one processor; at least one memory having computer-readable code stored thereon; a first camera module configured to provide first image data representative of a first image; and a second camera module configured to provide second image data representative of a second image. The first and second camera modules are arranged either side of an axis about which the first camera module is rotatable relative to the second camera module, and are arranged such that, when the first camera module is rotated relative to the second camera module by less than a threshold angle, a region of the first image overlaps a region of the second image. The computer-readable code, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to process the first image data and the second image data; and to generate third image data representative of a third image, the third image representing at least corresponding portions of the overlapping regions of the first and second images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Veikko Leskela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Mika Allan Salmela, Aki Happonen, Teemu Ahmaniemi, Teppo Tapani Jokinen, Vuokko Lantz, Daoxiang Zhang, Santeri Vanhakartano, Jorge Paquentin
  • Publication number: 20140108926
    Abstract: A method comprises retrieving metadata from at least one memory, the metadata comprising statistical information associated with each of a plurality of sub-items of a static content item, and causing a representation of the static content item to be displayed on a display, the representation comprising plural sections, each of the sections representing a different sub-item, the appearance of each of the sections having been adapted based on the metadata associated with the corresponding sub-item so as to communicate statistical information associated with the sub-item to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jarmo Antero Nikula, Mika Allan Salmela, Jyrki Veikko Leskela, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20130044240
    Abstract: Apparatus comprises at least one processor; at least one memory having computer-readable code stored thereon; a first camera module configured to provide first image data representative of a first image; and a second camera module configured to provide second image data representative of a second image. The first and second camera modules are arranged either side of an axis about which the first camera module is rotatable relative to the second camera module, and are arranged such that, when the first camera module is rotated relative to the second camera module by less than a threshold angle, a region of the first image overlaps a region of the second image. The computer-readable code, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to process the first image data and the second image data; and to generate third image data representative of a third image, the third image representing at least corresponding portions of the overlapping regions of the first and second images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jyrki Veikko Leskela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Mika Allan Salmela, Aki Happonen, Teemu Ahmaniemi, Teppo Tapani Jokinen, Vuokko Lantz, Daoxiang Zhang, Santeri Vanhakartano, Jorge Paquentin
  • Publication number: 20120319960
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving an indication of a bending force in excess of a first predetermined threshold being applied to a communications device, and responding to receipt of the indication of the bending force in excess of the first predetermined threshold by causing a message to be transmitted from the communications device to a remote receiver, or responding to subsequent receipt of an indication that the bending force has subsequently fallen below a second predetermined threshold by causing a message to be transmitted from the communication device to a remote receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Johan Kildal, Jyrki Veikko Leskelä, Mika Allan Salmela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20120317489
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing for improved transmission of a content package may include a gesture recognizer configured to recognize gesture inputs on a touch screen which select content for transmission. A communication interface may search for signals from accessible devices, and a received signal strength meter may determine corresponding received signal strengths. A target device selector may select a target device from the accessible devices based at least in part on the received signal strengths. The communication interface may then provide for transmission of a content package including the content and configured for reception by the target device in instances in which the target device is selected. A corresponding method and computer program product are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Kuulusa, Henrik Hakala, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20120317408
    Abstract: An apparatus for changing an operational characteristic of a device based at least in part on a user input in order to adjust a power consumption level of the device may include a display for displaying a power consumption indicator corresponding to the power consumption level of the device. The power consumption level may be calculated by a power consumption calculator. A touch interface may receive the user input configured to adjust the power consumption level of the device. An operational characteristic changer may thereby change the operational characteristic. The user input may manipulate the power consumption indicator to adjust the power consumption level to a desired power consumption level. A corresponding method and computer program product are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aki Happonen, Mika Kuulusa
  • Publication number: 20120287557
    Abstract: An apparatus with a first flexible layer and at least one adjustment member attached to the first flexible layer. The adjustment member is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the adjustment member is configured to allow flexibility of the apparatus, and in the second configuration, the adjustment member is configured to restrict flexibility of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jarmo Antero Nikula, Mika Allan Salmela, Jyrki Veikko Leskela, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20120081521
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for displaying images are provided. In the method, first and second set of image pre-compensation parameters are read from a memory. An image is loaded, the image including at least one of sub-image pair, each pair including a sub-image intended to the left eye and a sub-image intended to the right eye. The first set of parameters is applied to the at least one sub-image of each pair intended to the left eye and the second set of parameters is applied to the at least one sub-image of each pair intended for right eye. The image is displayed on a stereoscopic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Hannu Vilpponen, Aki Happonen, Timo Yli-Pietilä
  • Publication number: 20110316859
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for displaying images are provided. The apparatus is configured to cause a display of an image; detect one or more inputs by one or more input objects; determine coordinates of the one or more inputs in respect to the image; determine one or more property of the input; cause production of an animation with the image, the animation relating to the determined coordinates and being configured on the basis of one or more detected properties of the one or more inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Jarmo Nikula, Jyrki Leskelä, Mika Salmela, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20110246916
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for providing an enhanced user interface. A method may include causing display of a semi-transparent user interface layer concurrent with a second user interface layer. At least a portion of the semi-transparent user interface layer and at least a portion of the second user interface layer may overlap. The method may further include detecting a physical stimulus. The method may additionally include determining an effect of the physical stimulus on display of content in the semi-transparent user interface layer. The method may also include applying the determined effect by modifying display of content in the semi-transparent user interface layer in response to detection of the physical stimulus. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jyrki Veikko Leskelä, Mika Allan Salmela, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20110113148
    Abstract: A method including causing determination of locations of participants to a proposed meeting. The method further includes determining a meeting point and proposed routes of the participants to the meeting point based on the locations of the participants; and electronically providing, to the participants, the meeting point and the proposed routes for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Mika Salmela, Aki Happonen, Jarmo Antero Nikula, Jyrki Leskela
  • Publication number: 20100328221
    Abstract: An apparatus with a multi view display. The display is configured to operate as a touch screen for receiving input and to provide multiple views, wherein content of a view depends on a viewing direction. The apparatus includes detection equipment detection equipment, and a processing unit. The detection equipment with the processing unit is configured to cause the apparatus to detect arrival direction of input received through said touch screen, and the processing unit is configured to control one of the views on said display responsive to said input received through said touch screen and to select which view to control based on the detected arrival direction of said input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Aki Happonen, Hannu Vilpponen, Timo Yli-Pietila, Henrik Hakala
  • Patent number: 7317767
    Abstract: A method of simultaneously determining a DC offset and a channel impulse response from a received signal in a mobile communication system. The received signal comprising a set of training sequence bits that have been modulated prior to transmission. The modulated signals experience a certain phase shift and are rotated by a certain angle. The received signal may also comprise a DC offset component that needs to be removed By manipulation of the received signal samples with the knowledge of the original training sequence and method of modulation used, it is possible to simultaneously estimate the communication channel's impulse response and the DC offset by finding the Least Squares solution to a linear equation, such that the energy of the noise term introduced into the communication channel may be kept to a minimum. An improved technique utilising a priori information is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Aki Happonen, Olli Piirainen
  • Patent number: 7194615
    Abstract: An integrated circuit has a command/control bus and a number of processing elements. The processing elements contain a number of parts, each part being connected to said command/control bus. Each one of the processing elements is re-configurable in response to commands on said command/control bus to provide any one of a plurality of different arithmetic operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Aki Happonen
  • Publication number: 20060150070
    Abstract: An advertising method and system for a mobile communication system that includes at least one mobile communication terminal, a controller and a presentation device. Main presentation content is obtained in the mobile communication terminal. The main presentation content is associated with the promotional content. The main presentation content is provided to the presentation device. The promotional content is provided to the presentation device for presentation in such a manner that the promotional content is presented in connection with the main presentation content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Panu Korhonen, Mika Roykkee, Juha Kaario, Ramalingam Hariharan, Veera Lattunen, Aki Happonen