Patents by Inventor Chad Voss

Chad Voss 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).

  • Chromeless User Interface
    Publication number: 20120179992
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S. Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • Chromeless user interface
    Patent number: 8175653
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • Chromeless User Interface
    Publication number: 20100248787
    Abstract: Techniques are described to implement a user interface for a display of a mobile device. In an implementation, the user interface may include a chromeless menu configured to be displayed when menu-based user input to the mobile device is available; a system tray configured to be displayed on the display when a notice containing status information affecting operability of the mobile device is available; and a task switcher module operable to cause a chromeless overlay be displayed over an active application being executed by the mobile device to allow selection of one or more applications of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Jason S. Schneekloth, Ryan M. Haning, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Michael K. Henderlight, Brian M. Wilson, Paula Guntaur, Chad A. Voss
  • ELECTRONIC IMAGE IDENTIFICATION AND ANIMATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090174656
    Abstract: An electronic system that includes a working surface and a camera that can capture a plurality of images on the working surface. The system also includes a control station that is coupled to the camera and has a monitor that can display the captured images. The monitor displays a moving graphical image having a characteristic that is a function of a user input on the working surface. By way of example, the graphical image may be a character created from markings formed on the working surface by the user. The system can then “animate” the character by causing graphical character movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Rudell Design LLC
    Inventors: Chad Voss, Julio Sandoval, George Foster, Elliot Rudell
  • User interface for a display screen
    Patent number: D626138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph McLaughlin, Ryan Murphy, Brian Wilson, Chad Voss, Michael Kruzeniski
  • User interface for a display screen
    Patent number: D626139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph McLaughlin, Ryan Murphy, Brian Wilson, Chad Voss, Michael Kruzeniski