Patents by Inventor Ali Moayer
Ali Moayer 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).
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Patent number: 11740710Abstract: Systems and methods for capacitive field tuning for detecting touches on objects are disclosed. For example, an identity of an object placed on a touch-sensitive surface is determined and signal impedance characteristics associated with the object are also determined. The signal impedance characteristics may be utilized to determine tuning settings to apply to capacitive sensors such that the capacitive field of the device extends from the touch-sensitive surface to a touch surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Martin Aalund, Ali Moayer
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Patent number: 10650244Abstract: A computer implemented method includes extracting one or more portions from a first video stream of a first physical environment; transmitting captured video data via a first communication link to one or more electronic display devices disposed within a second physical environment, wherein the captured video data includes the one or more extracted portions and the captured video data includes a preview portion that includes a first portion of a frame of the first video stream; and transmitting a second video stream of a second field of view of the first physical environment to at least one of the one or more electronic display devices disposed within the second physical environment via a second communication link, wherein the second video stream is generated in response to a selection of the preview portion of the captured video data made by a user located in the second physical environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Mathieu Meisser, Remy Zimmermann, Mario Arturo Gutierrez Alonso, David Guhl, Nicolas Sasselli, Jean-Christophe Hemes, Stephane Delorenzi, Ali Moayer
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Publication number: 20190251362Abstract: A computer implemented method includes extracting one or more portions from a first video stream of a first physical environment; transmitting captured video data via a first communication link to one or more electronic display devices disposed within a second physical environment, wherein the captured video data includes the one or more extracted portions and the captured video data includes a preview portion that includes a first portion of a frame of the first video stream; and transmitting a second video stream of a second field of view of the first physical environment to at least one of the one or more electronic display devices disposed within the second physical environment via a second communication link, wherein the second video stream is generated in response to a selection of the preview portion of the captured video data made by a user located in the second physical environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Mathieu MEISSER, Remy ZIMMERMANN, Mario Arturo GUTIERREZ ALONSO, David GUHL, Nicolas SASSELLI, Jean-Christophe HEMES, Stephane DELORENZI, Ali MOAYER
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Patent number: 10360457Abstract: A computer implemented method includes extracting one or more portions from a first video stream of a first physical environment; transmitting captured video data via a first communication link to one or more electronic display devices disposed within a second physical environment, wherein the captured video data includes the one or more extracted portions and the captured video data includes a preview portion that includes a first portion of a frame of the first video stream; and transmitting a second video stream of a second field of view of the first physical environment to at least one of the one or more electronic display devices disposed within the second physical environment via a second communication link, wherein the second video stream is generated in response to a selection of the preview portion of the captured video data made by a user located in the second physical environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mathieu Meisser, Remy Zimmermann, Mario Arturo Gutierrez Alonso, David Guhl, Nicolas Sasselli, Jean-Christophe Hemes, Stephane Delorenzi, Ali Moayer
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Publication number: 20180165520Abstract: A computer implemented method includes extracting one or more portions from a first video stream of a first physical environment; transmitting captured video data via a first communication link to one or more electronic display devices disposed within a second physical environment, wherein the captured video data includes the one or more extracted portions and the captured video data includes a preview portion that includes a first portion of a frame of the first video stream; and transmitting a second video stream of a second field of view of the first physical environment to at least one of the one or more electronic display devices disposed within the second physical environment via a second communication link, wherein the second video stream is generated in response to a selection of the preview portion of the captured video data made by a user located in the second physical environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Mathieu MEISSER, Remy ZIMMERMANN, Mario Arturo GUTIERREZ, David GUHL, Nicolas SASSELLI, Jean-Christophe HEMES, Stephane DELORENZI, Ali MOAYER
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Patent number: 9798933Abstract: A computer implemented method includes extracting one or more portions from a first video stream of a first physical environment; transmitting captured video data via a first communication link to one or more electronic display devices disposed within a second physical environment, wherein the captured video data includes the one or more extracted portions and the captured video data includes a preview portion that includes a first portion of a frame of the first video stream; and transmitting a second video stream of a second field of view of the first physical environment to at least one of the one or more electronic display devices disposed within the second physical environment via a second communication link, wherein the second video stream is generated in response to a selection of the preview portion of the captured video data made by a user located in the second physical environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.Inventors: Mathieu Meisser, Remy Zimmermann, Mario Arturo Gutierrez Alonso, David Guhl, Nicolas Sasselli, Jean-Christophe Hemes, Stephane Delorenzi, Ali Moayer
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Patent number: 9520737Abstract: An apparatus comprising a housing having a front portion and a slot formed in the housing, the slot having a plurality of different widths along a length of the slot. The slot includes a first width configured to support a first type of electronic mobile device in a first upright configuration at a first angle relative to the front portion of the housing, and a second width configured to support a second type of electronic mobile device in a second upright configuration at a second angle relative to the front portion of the housing. The first width has a first depth in the slot, the second width has a second depth in the slot, where the first angle is based on the first width and first depth, and the second angle is based on the second width and the second depth.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Sam Feng, Alan Smith, Hsueh Jang Su, Timucin Kip, Ali Moayer
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Publication number: 20150110324Abstract: An apparatus comprising a housing having a front portion and a slot formed in the housing, the slot having a plurality of different widths along a length of the slot. The slot includes a first width configured to support a first type of electronic mobile device in a first upright configuration at a first angle relative to the front portion of the housing, and a second width configured to support a second type of electronic mobile device in a second upright configuration at a second angle relative to the front portion of the housing. The first width has a first depth in the slot, the second width has a second depth in the slot, where the first angle is based on the first width and first depth, and the second angle is based on the second width and the second depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Sam Feng, Alan Smith, Eric Hsu, Timucin Kip, Ali Moayer
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Publication number: 20130229571Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Kenneth Ling, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 8432485Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Kenneth Ling, Philippe Depallens
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Patent number: 8228377Abstract: A camera comprises a camera support; a camera housing rotatably disposed on the camera support for pan movement relative to the camera support; a camera lens rotatably disposed in the camera housing for tilt movement relative to the camera housing; a pan motor coupled with the camera housing to drive the camera housing in pan movement relative to the camera support; and a tilt motor coupled with the camera lens to drive the camera lens in tilt movement relative to the camera housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Jean-Michel Chardon, Howard Miyamura, Arkadiy Roberov, Ali Moayer, Paul McAlpine, Patrick Miauton, Remy Zimmermann
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Patent number: 7374351Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a spring loaded attachment mechanism for attaching a camera to a camera support or base. In one embodiment, a camera attachment apparatus comprises an attachment socket connected to a camera, the attachment socket including an aperture extending in a longitudinal direction and a pair of cutouts disposed laterally on opposite sides of the attachment socket; a spring having a pair of spring arms disposed respectively at the pair of cutouts on opposite sides of the attachment socket; and an attachment pin including a post having a longitudinal axis and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the attachment socket along the longitudinal direction, the post including a pair of seats disposed on opposite sides of the post to receive the pair of spring arms of the spring via the pair of cutouts of the attachment socket.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark M. Martinez, Ali Moayer, Ken Haven, Vera S. Boudtchenko, Bradley Blackwood
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Publication number: 20070036539Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a spring loaded attachment mechanism for attaching a camera to a camera support or base. In one embodiment, a camera attachment apparatus comprises an attachment socket connected to a camera, the attachment socket including an aperture extending in a longitudinal direction and a pair of cutouts disposed laterally on opposite sides of the attachment socket; a spring having a pair of spring arms disposed respectively at the pair of cutouts on opposite sides of the attachment socket; and an attachment pin including a post having a longitudinal axis and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the attachment socket along the longitudinal direction, the post including a pair of seats disposed on opposite sides of the post to receive the pair of spring arms of the spring via the pair of cutouts of the attachment socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Ken Haven, Vera Boudtchenko, Bradley Blackwood
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Patent number: 6944700Abstract: A system and a method for the transfer of data between a digital camera and a host using a novel combination of hardware and software related elements. An aspect of the hardware-related elements provides a camera base unit which remains connected with the host, and which the camera is connected with to facilitate the transfer of data to the host. The camera base unit significantly simplifies the connection between the camera and the host by alleviating the need to directly connect the camera with a host. Furthermore, the camera base unit, by providing a pass-through connection and placement guides that mate with the camera, assures that an intuitive placement of the camera on the camera base unit also enables an electronic connection between the camera and the host. Therefore, the simple placement of the camera in contact with the camera base unit ensures a proper interface between the camera and the host, which is connected with the camera base unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: John Bateman, Bryed Billerbeck, John J. Feldis, III, Mark Jeffrey Johnson, Ali Moayer, George Sanchez
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Publication number: 20050057656Abstract: A camera comprises a camera support; a camera housing rotatably disposed on the camera support for pan movement relative to the camera support; a camera lens rotatably disposed in the camera housing for tilt movement relative to the camera housing; a pan motor coupled with the camera housing to drive the camera housing in pan movement relative to the camera support; and a tilt motor coupled with the camera lens to drive the camera lens in tilt movement relative to the camera housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Jean-Michel Chardon, Howard Miyamura, Arkadiy Roberov, Ali Moayer, Paul McAlpine, Patrick Miauton, Remy Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6845954Abstract: A simple, versatile support device supports a camera on different surfaces in various dispositions. In one embodiment, a device comprises a front support member including a left end and a right end. The front support member includes an upper surface having a camera support location between the left end and the right end on which to support a camera, and includes a lower inwardly arched surface and a bottom support surface below the lower inwardly arched surface. The front support member is configured to either rest the bottom support surface on a generally horizontal surface of an object on which to place the camera supporting device or to engage the lower inwardly arched surface with a vertical front surface and a horizontal top surface forming an edge of an object on which to place the camera supporting device. A left flexible leg is coupled between the left end of the front support member and a tail end. A right flexible leg is coupled between the right end of the front support member and the tail end.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ali Moayer, Bryed Billerbeck, Rod Mcafee
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Publication number: 20040257034Abstract: A system and method for providing a rechargeable battery system which includes a battery compartment which can accommodate either one or more non-rechargeable batteries or a rechargeable battery pack, and a rechargeable battery pack which includes recharge electronics and a detection module. The detection module detects when the rechargeable battery pack is inserted. This ensures that non-rechargeable batteries are not accidentally charged. A recharge circuit for recharging the rechargeable batteries is included. A metering module for metering the charge in the rechargeable batteries is also included in the rechargeable battery pack. The battery compartment and rechargeable provide the user with the ability to power the device from rechargeable batteries, non-rechargeable batteries, host bus or AC power, and the ability to recharge the rechargeable batteries from either the host bus or AC power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Ali Moayer, Bryed Billerbeck, Howard Miyamura, Maurice Alou, Jean-Michel Chardon
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Patent number: 6701341Abstract: An ultrasound information processing system is disclosed in which ultrasound image data is packetized into ultrasound information packets and routed to one or more of a plurality of processors for performing image processing operations on the ultrasound image data, the ultrasound information packets being routed according to entries in a host-programmable routing table. A common distribution bus is coupled between packetizing circuitry and dedicated input buffers corresponding to each processor for distributing the ultrasound information packets, and a common output bus to is used to transfer processed image data from the processors to an output device. The disclosed ultrasound information processing system architecture allows for a high throughput rate for accommodating real-time image processing operations, while also allowing for ready programmability and upgradability.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: U-Systems, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Wu, Shengtz Lin, Ali Moayer, Pin Yu
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Patent number: 6624954Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lens mounting apparatus for mounting a lens to a substrate having a sensor in a sensor housing mounted on the substrate. The apparatus comprises a lens mount member including a lens mount body coupled with the lens housing. The lens mount body includes a locating element configured to register the lens mount body to the sensor housing mounted on the substrate. The lens mount member includes a flexible mounting element configured to be attached to the substrate and permit movement of the lens mount body toward and away from the sensor housing. A focus ring includes a slip ring portion coupled with the coupling surface of the lens housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Mark Taylor, Vance A. Prather, Mark J. Johnson, Ali Moayer
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Patent number: D497930Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Logitech Europe, S.A.Inventors: Ali Moayer, Roderick Paul McAfee