Patents by Inventor Beth Marcus
Beth Marcus 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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Publication number: 20130012241Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rob PODOLOFF, Lorraine WHEELER, Elaine CHEN, Beth MARCUS
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Patent number: 8294668Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120235907Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8144122Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120064922Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8063880Abstract: A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology IncInventors: Elaine Chen, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8050891Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110199295Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110167342Abstract: A safe-media interaction system includes distinct child and parent interfaces through which a child can interact with content and applications that are selected and authorized by a parent through the parent interface. The child interface allows a young child who has not yet acquired any reading skills, verbal skills, or visual organization skills to select a content item or application feature from a selection of such items/features visually presented to the child and interact with the selected item/feature through a general purpose computer interface such as a touch screen or keyboard with labels placed over selected keys. The safe-media interaction system also supports special purpose interfaces such as remote controls, kid-safe toys, and a dance pad to facilitate early childhood use of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Isaac de la Pena, Geraldine Tortelier, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110109594Abstract: A touch target array overlay that can be associated with a surface of a touch screen of a mobile or fixed device is provided. The touch target array may be translucent transparent or opaque and may have tactile features. The touch target array may include a base member and a plurality of touchable array elements. The base member may be coupled to the surface of the touch screen of the mobile device. Further, the plurality of touchable array elements may be disposed on the base member. The plurality of touchable array elements may facilitate a user to input information in the mobile device. Moreover, the plurality of touchable array elements may align with virtual keys of a virtual keypad of the mobile device, or other features.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7932892Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110018793Abstract: A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ZEEMOTE, INC.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20100238111Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20100100359Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: ZEEMOTE, INC.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7669770Abstract: A technique for re-mapping the input elements disposed on a hand-held electronic device to an executable function that is different than the pre-loaded or pre-assigned function(s) provided in software applications may include receiving configuration settings for a software application or a class of software applications, including at least one physical input element, such as a key, rotary dial, or a button, associated with at least one function, such as a shifting or index function or insertion of a specific character; modifying a mapping function, such as a keyboard device driver, a device layout or a translation layer, based on the configuration settings; and executing the function associated with the physical input element upon an activation, e.g., a press or actuation, of the physical input element during operation of the software application.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Zeemote, Inc.Inventors: Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7667692Abstract: A human interface configured to optimize a biomechanical effect of a human user's opposing thumb and fingers by including, on one surface, one or more software configurable input elements manipulatable by a user's thumb(s) or a stylus, and, on another surface, one or more software configurable selection elements manipulatable by a user's finger(s). A selection element may be a pressure sensor pad configurable to represent delineated active areas that are mapped to one or more input functions. Shape changing media may be provided to permit a user to tactilely discriminate between delineated active areas. Tactile feedback may be provided to a user through palpable detents, vibratory or force producing units. Inputting data may include mapping each selection element to a shift function, mapping each input element to text functions, and using the selection elements to shift between text functions associated with an input element to input a desired text function.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Zeemote, Inc.Inventors: Beth Marcus, W. David Lee
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Patent number: 7652660Abstract: A method and system for customizing a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with and customizing a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The processor is designed to execute a plurality of applications. In addition, the accessory device includes an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor. The input assembly is designed to minimize a total number of input elements included in the input assembly. Further, at least a first input element being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Fish & Richardson P.C.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7649522Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Fish & Richardson P.C.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20090143142Abstract: A human interface configured to optimize a biomechanical effect of a human user's opposing thumb and fingers by including, on one surface, one or more software configurable input elements manipulatable by a user's thumb(s) or a stylus, and, on another surface, one or more software configurable selection elements manipulatable by a user's finger(s). A selection element may be a pressure sensor pad configurable to represent delineated active areas that are mapped to one or more input functions. Shape changing media may be provided to permit a user to tactilely discriminate between delineated active areas. Tactile feedback may be provided to a user through palpable detents, vibratory or force producing units. Inputting data may include mapping each selection element to a shift function, mapping each input element to text functions, and using the selection elements to shift between text functions associated with an input element to input a desired text function.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: ZEEMOTE, INC.Inventors: Beth Marcus, W. David Lee
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Patent number: 7463245Abstract: A human interface configured to optimize a biomechanical effect of a human user's opposing thumb and fingers by including, on one surface, one or more software configurable input elements manipulatable by a user's thumb(s) or a stylus, and, on another surface, one or more software configurable selection elements manipulatable by a user's finger(s). A selection element may be a pressure sensor pad configurable to represent delineated active areas that are mapped to one or more input functions. Shape changing media may be provided to permit a user to tactilely discriminate between delineated active areas. Tactile feedback may be provided to a user through palpable detents, vibratory or force producing units. Inputting data may include mapping each selection element to a shift function, mapping each input element to text functions, and using the selection elements to shift between text functions associated with an input element to input a desired text function.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Zeemote, Inc.Inventors: Beth Marcus, W. David Lee