Patents by Inventor Cheryl N. Platz

Cheryl N. Platz 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: 9944182
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to vehicle notifications. In aspects, while a vehicle is in motion, certain types of notifications are not presented to the driver. After the vehicle has stopped and a point appropriate for notification is occurring, a notification may be presented. The notification may assist a driver in, for example, learning features of the vehicle, improving efficiency, or in many other ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl N. Platz, John P. Hendricks, Mark O'Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20160221439
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to vehicle notifications. In aspects, while a vehicle is in motion, certain types of notifications are not presented to the driver. After the vehicle has stopped and a point appropriate for notification is occurring, a notification may be presented. The notification may assist a driver in, for example, learning features of the vehicle, improving efficiency, or in many other ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Cheryl N. Platz, John P. Hendricks, Mark O'Hanlon
  • Patent number: 9244650
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to vehicle notifications. In aspects, while a vehicle is in motion, certain types of notifications are not presented to the driver. After the vehicle has stopped and a point appropriate for notification is occurring, a notification may be presented. The notification may assist a driver in, for example, learning features of the vehicle, improving efficiency, or in many other ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl N. Platz, John P. Hendricks, Mark O'Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20150199162
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to vehicle notifications. In aspects, while a vehicle is in motion, certain types of notifications are not presented to the driver. After the vehicle has stopped and a point appropriate for notification is occurring, a notification may be presented. The notification may assist a driver in, for example, learning features of the vehicle, improving efficiency, or in many other ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Cheryl N. Platz, John P. Hendricks, Mark O'Hanlon