Patents by Inventor Brian Davidson

Brian Davidson 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: 10852417
    Abstract: A system, method and device for tracking at least one of objects, vehicles and personnel at a scene by determining a distance between a first node and a remote node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method is provided for tracking emergency responders at an emergency incident scene by determining a distance between nodes positioned on the emergency responders and enabling mapping of the relative positions of the emergency responders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Davidson Wall
  • Patent number: 10162510
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a display including a central portion and a curved side portion; a memory storing pages of content; and a display controller configured to control simultaneously the central portion of the display to display at least a portion of a first page of content and the curved side portion of the display to display additional information not forming part of the first page of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Nigel Richardson, Brian Davidson, John Cattermole
  • Publication number: 20180348359
    Abstract: A system, method and device for tracking at least one of objects, vehicles and personnel at a scene by determining a distance between a first node and a remote node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method is provided for tracking emergency responders at an emergency incident scene by determining a distance between nodes positioned on the emergency responders and enabling mapping of the relative positions of the emergency responders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Davidson Wall
  • Publication number: 20160041716
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a display including a central portion and a curved side portion; a memory storing pages of content; and a display controller configured to control simultaneously the central portion of the display to display at least a portion of a first page of content and the curved side portion of the display to display additional information not forming part of the first page of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Nigel Richardson, Brian Davidson, John Cattermole
  • Patent number: 9110580
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a display including a central portion and a curved side portion; a memory storing pages of content; and a display controller configured to control simultaneously the central portion of the display to display at least a portion of a first page of content and the curved side portion of the display to display additional information not forming part of the first page of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Nigel Richardson, Brian Davidson, John Cattermole
  • Patent number: 9075518
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a display including a central portion and a curved side portion; a memory storing pages of content; and a display controller configured to control simultaneously the central portion of the display to display at least a portion of a first page of content and the curved side portion of the display to display additional information not forming part of the first page of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Nigel Richardson, Brian Davidson, John Cattermole
  • Patent number: 8868136
    Abstract: Apparatus comprises at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory having stored therein computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor: to detect the presence of a first identifier in an audio data portion received from a microphone; to identify a remote device based on the first identifier; to cause an audio data item to be transmitted to the remote device, the audio data item being for use by the remote device to alert a user of the device to the presence of an incoming voice communication request; and to cause a voice communication request to be transmitted to the remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Davidson
  • Patent number: 8832574
    Abstract: An apparatus including a first display configured to be able to display user content and to have an active display state in which said user content can be stably displayed via active powering of the display, and a second display configured to be able to display user content and to have a passive display state in which said user content can be stably displayed without active powering of the display. The apparatus is configured such that the first display is positioned to at least partially overlie and cover the second display to provide a covered region of the second display. The apparatus is also configured such that the content on the second display in the covered region can be viewed through the first display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Toni Patrik Ostergard, Ilkka Hyytiainen, Brian Davidson, Nigel Richardson
  • Patent number: 8750480
    Abstract: The present invention resides in one aspect in a system including a user operable portable radio communication device and a server. The invention includes the portable radio communication device comprising a sensor adapted to allow automatic input of data to the portable radio communication device, a controller for controlling the device, a browser adapted to download content from the server, the controller being arranged to be responsive to data input via said sensor so as control the browser to download content from a server associated with the input data, means for providing for information personal to a user, and contextualization means configured to contextualize the downloaded content with the personal information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Davidson, Steven Mote, Robert Newstead, David Fisher, Ronald J Lander
  • Patent number: 8385992
    Abstract: Apparatus for a portable electronic device, the apparatus comprising a base member, a user input interface, and a user output interface. The user output interface is configured to extend along mutually perpendicular longitudinal and lateral axes of the apparatus. The user input interface comprises a QWERTY input configured to extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus is configured to provide a first configuration in which the user input interface is housed between the base member and the user output interface, and a second configuration in which the user input and output interfaces have been laterally slid in opposing directions with respect to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Davidson, Ricky Barnett
  • Publication number: 20130033434
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a display comprising including a central portion and a curved side portion; a memory storing pages of content; and a display controller configured to control simultaneously the central portion of the display to display at least a portion of a first page of content and the curved side portion of the display to display additional information not forming part of the first page of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Nigel RICHARDSON, Brian DAVIDSON, John CATTERMOLE
  • Patent number: 8285348
    Abstract: A hand portable electronic device having a plurality of modes of operation including a communications mode and an application mode, and having a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is movable relative to the second component between a first position and a second position and wherein movement of the first component to the first position causes the device to operate in the communications mode and movement of the first component to the second position causes the device to operate in the application mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Ricky Barnett, Brian Davidson
  • Publication number: 20120220347
    Abstract: Apparatus comprises at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory having stored therein computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor: to detect the presence of a first identifier in an audio data portion received from a microphone; to identify a remote device based on the first identifier; to cause an audio data item to be transmitted to the remote device, the audio data item being for use by the remote device to alert a user of the device to the presence of an incoming voice communication request; and to cause a voice communication request to be transmitted to the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Brian Davidson
  • Patent number: 8139035
    Abstract: A keypad includes discrete keys formed by touch sensors or virtual keys on a touch sensitive area. The discrete or virtual keys are mechanically linked to a biased switch. The key that has been touched during a keystroke is identified through a signal from the touch sensors whilst a keystroke is recorded upon a signal from the biased switch. The combination of the touch sensors with a biased switch provides tactile feedback. The use of touch sensors or a touch sensitive area allows the keypad to be constructed with a substantially flush surface without parting lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Strawn, Andrew Raymond Bick, Crispian Tompkin, Daren Leith, Simon Bradford, Luke Miles, Brian Davidson
  • Publication number: 20120001856
    Abstract: Apparatus comprises at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, where the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to at least, during a communication session with remote apparatus to cause to be displayed on a display a first image received from the remote apparatus as part of the communication session, and to be responsive to receipt of a signal indicative of an incidence of a touch input at a location on the display at which the image is displayed to cause to be transmitted to a remote terminal associated with the first image a signal for causing an alert to be output by the remote terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Brian Davidson
  • Publication number: 20110239142
    Abstract: An approach is presented for providing content over multiple displays. A display manager causes, at least in part, presentation of a first content on a first display. The display manager then receives an input for activating one or more second displays. The display manager selects a second content based, at least in part, on the first content and the input, and causes, at least in part, presentation of the second content on the one o more second displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Steeves, Brian Davidson, Mikko Antero Nurmi
  • Publication number: 20110188187
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus comprises a base, first and second parts moveably connected to the base, and a mechanism coupling the first and second parts. The mechanism is configured such that when one of the first or second parts is moved relative to the base, the other of the first or second parts moves relative to the base. One of said first and second parts is configured to tilt to an inclined position relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ricky Barnett, Brian Davidson
  • Patent number: 7978263
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device hinge for mechanically connecting first and second rotatable body members of a handheld electronic device, said hinge comprising a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein said first bracket comprises: a first connecting member for connecting to the first rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a first axis; and a second connecting member connected to the second bracket for rotation of said second bracket around a second axis, said first and second axes being parallel to each other, and wherein said second bracket comprises a third connecting member for connecting to the second rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a third axis, said third axis being perpendicular to said first and second axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: James Eldon, Ricky Barnet, Anthony Dalby, Brian Davidson
  • Patent number: 7911773
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device has a central part comprising a display and two pivotable elements. The pivotable elements are pivotably linked to the central part such that the pivotable elements are moveable between a compacted configuration and an extended configuration. Both of the pivotable elements are stacked on the central part and adjacent to each other when in the compacted configuration, and extend outward from the central part in the extended configuration. The pivotable elements each have a first surface accessible to a user in the compacted configuration. A first set of keys is disposed on the first surfaces. The pivotable elements each also have a second surface that is accessible to the user in the extended configuration but not in the compacted configuration. A second set of keys is disposed on the second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Marko Eromaki, Nigel Richardson, Brian Davidson, James Eldon
  • Publication number: 20100333006
    Abstract: An apparatus including a first display configured to be able to display user content and to have an active display state in which said user content can be stably displayed via active powering of the display, and a second display configured to be able to display user content and to have a passive display state in which said user content can be stably displayed without active powering of the display. The apparatus is configured such that the first display is positioned to at least partially overlie and cover the second display to provide a covered region of the second display. The apparatus is also configured such that the content on the second display in the covered region can be viewed through the first display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Toni Patrik Ostergard, Ilkka Hyytiainen, Brian Davidson, Nigel Richardson