Patents by Inventor Chris McKillop

Chris McKillop 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).

  • Touch pad with symbols based on mode
    Patent number: 9367151
    Abstract: A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chris McKillop, Andrew Grignon, Bas Ording
  • TOUCH PAD WITH SYMBOLS BASED ON MODE
    Publication number: 20150212608
    Abstract: A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Chris MCKILLOP, Andrew GRIGNON, Bas ORDING
  • TOUCH PAD WITH SYMBOLS BASED ON MODE
    Publication number: 20140192001
    Abstract: A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Chris McKILLOP, Andrew GRIGNON, Bas ORDING
  • Automated pairing of wireless accessories with host devices
    Patent number: 7813715
    Abstract: Techniques that facilitate pairing of wireless accessory devices with wireless host devices are disclosed. Advantageously, the improved techniques permit pairing of wireless devices without requiring user entry of pin codes. In one embodiment, a wireless accessory device, such as a headset or earphone, can be paired with a wireless host device, such as a mobile phone or media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chris McKillop, Chris Wiebe
  • Automated pairing of wireless accessories with host devices
    Publication number: 20080057890
    Abstract: Techniques that facilitate pairing of wireless accessory devices with wireless host devices are disclosed. Advantageously, the improved techniques permit pairing of wireless devices without requiring user entry of pin codes. In one embodiment, a wireless accessory device, such as a headset or earphone, can be paired with a wireless host device, such as a mobile phone or media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Chris McKillop, Chris Wiebe
  • Touch pad with symbols based on mode
    Publication number: 20070152983
    Abstract: A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris McKillop, Andrew Grignon, Bas Ording