Patents by Inventor Christian Lindholm
Christian Lindholm 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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Patent number: 7685134Abstract: The present invention provides for systems and methods for communicating media files and creating a collection of media files, also referred to herein as a master media file. In addition, the systems and methods of the present invention provide for the creation of automatic metadata and compilation of metadata associated with the collection of media files. The present invention is able to bond devices, referred to herein as slave devices, such as media capture devices, presence devices and/or sensor devices and instruct the slave devices, particularly the media capture devices, to communicate captured media files with a specified set of metadata included.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andreas Myka, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20090276531Abstract: The present invention provides for systems and methods for communicating media files and creating a collection of media files, also referred to herein as a master media file. In addition, the systems and methods of the present invention provide for the creation of automatic metadata and compilation of metadata associated with the collection of media files. The present invention is able to bond devices, referred to herein as slave devices, such as media capture devices, presence devices and/or sensor devices and instruct the slave devices, particularly the media capture devices, to communicate captured media files with a specified set of metadata included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andreas Myka, Christian Lindholm
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Patent number: 7336085Abstract: A circuit arrangement for detecting a load current through a load includes a main transistor, a sensing transistor through which a load current flows that is a measure of the load current flowing through the main transistor. In addition, a resistance is connected in series with the load path of the sensing transistor, and a current source is connected to a node arranged between the sensing transistor and the resistance. A detector detects the load current flowing through the main transistor by measuring the voltage across the resistance.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Simone Fabbro, Karl Norling, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20070205778Abstract: A circuit arrangement for detecting a load current through a load includes a main transistor, a sensing transistor through which a load current flows that is a measure of the load current flowing through the main transistor, a means of resistance which is connected in series with the load path of the sensing transistor, a current source which is connected to a node which is arranged between the sensing transistor and the means of resistance, and a detector which detects the load current flowing through the main transistor by measuring the voltage across the means of resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Simone Fabbro, Karl Norling, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20070186177Abstract: In one aspect provided herein, a content navigation interface is described. In one example, the content navigation interface includes display logic for displaying a plurality of icons, each icon associated with content (e.g., services, applications, content, etc.). The interface further including selection logic for moving an icon to a selection position in response to user input, and content logic for displaying content associated with the icon in response to the icon being positioned at the selection position. The user may select the icon positioned in the selection position to access or view additional content associated with the icon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Torsten Both, Christian Lindholm, Bernd Scheibe, Torsten Schulz
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Publication number: 20070186186Abstract: In one example, a content navigation interface apparatus includes display logic for displaying selections for accessing a first entry of a content structure and a second entry of the content structure, wherein the second entry is a sub-entry of the first entry. The apparatus further including selection logic for determining the second entry for display based on a user characteristic (e.g., history, user profile, etc.). The first entry may be associated with a first level of a hierarchical content structure, and the second entry associated with a second level of the hierarchical content structure. In one example, the first entry is associated with a broad content category and the second entry associated with content, such as a media object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Torsten Both, Christian Lindholm, Bernd Scheibe, Torsten Schulz
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Publication number: 20070186173Abstract: An exemplary interface apparatus having navigation logic for navigating multiple instant messaging conversations is described. The navigation logic includes display logic for displaying indicia associated with at least two conversations, selection logic for initiating the display of a conversation associated with each of the indicia in response to a selection thereof, wherein the conversation associated with each indicia is displayed in a common window, and navigation logic for navigating between two conversations within the common window. In one example, the indicia are associated with active instant messaging conversations (e.g., in which the user is engaged). Further, the conversations may be displayed mutually exclusively within the common window.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Torsten Both, Christian Lindholm, Bernd Scheibe, Torsten Schulz
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Patent number: 7202906Abstract: A portable, foldable electronic device comprising an opened use position and a closed use position, and a handle arrangement for the same. It comprises at least a first housing part, a second housing part, a hinge mechanism arranged for folding the housing parts, an electronic display fitted on at least one inner wall of the housing part, a handle-like third housing part arranged for holding the device in the use positions and comprising a wall to be placed transversely against the user's palm, wherein the hinge mechanism is arranged on the side of the opposite wall and arranged for folding the first and the second housing parts in relation to the third housing part, wherein each adjacent wall is provided with at least one key button within reach of the fingers, and wherein the first wall, the upper wall or the edge therebetween is provided with a navigation key within reach of the forefinger, equipped with a push-button function and arranged rotatable in at least two opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Jari Ijäs, Christian Lindholm, Hannu Pirskanen
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Patent number: 7093198Abstract: A skin is provided for the user interface of a mobile communication device. The skin is obtained by providing a data file including information defining characteristics of the skin, providing a markup language style sheet describing a manner in which data is to be represented on a display of the mobile communication device; transforming the data file into a markup language document according to the markup language style sheet, and providing the markup language document to an user interface application to represent the data on the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Lauri Paatero, Christian Lindholm
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Patent number: 7092519Abstract: A communication terminal has a user interface having a keypad and display means, said key pad is included in a releasable housing part assembly, a processor controlling the terminal in dependence of the operation of the user interface, and identification means included in said housing part assembly for identifying the housing part assembly. The processor controls the display means in dependence of the identified housing part assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.Inventor: Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20060101035Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in blog functionality. For example, a blog entry may be created that exists both in a media diary and as part of a blog. As another example, notifications regarding blogs may be received. As yet another example, a contacts card may convey details of one or more blogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Minna Mustakallio, Christian Lindholm, Calin Turcanu
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Publication number: 20060034451Abstract: A hinge mechanism for a portable, foldable electronic device comprising two or more positions and comprising at least three housing parts foldable in relation to each other, wherein the hinge mechanism comprises: a hinge system adapted to couple a first housing part to a second housing part, to fold the first and the second housing parts in relation to each other, and to couple the first and the second housing parts to a third housing part in a foldable manner; and an ejector mechanism adapted for moving said hinge system away from the third housing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Jari Ijas, Christian Lindholm, Hannu Pirskanen
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Patent number: 6996424Abstract: A portable, foldable electronic device has an opened use position and a closed use position, and a hinge mechanism for the same. The device is constructed with at least a first housing part with at least an inner wall, a second housing part with at least an inner wall a hinge mechanism is arranged to fold the first and second housing parts relative to each other for a first use position, wherein the inner walls are placed against each other, remaining between the housing parts, and for a second use position, wherein the inner walls and simultaneously the housing parts are placed adjacent to each other. The device also has a third housing part, to which the first and the second housing parts are attached by means of the hinge mechanism in such a way that they are simultaneously folded in relation to the third housing part as well, when the device is opened and closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.Inventors: Jari Ijäs, Christian Lindholm, Hannu Pirskanen
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Publication number: 20050187943Abstract: A media file management application implemented in a digital communication device. The media file management application provides the user with various ways to display media file representations, so that a user can easily locate a media file or view the contents of a media file. By providing for alternative means for displaying media file representations, the media file management application is highly adaptable to mobile devices that typically have condensed displays that limit the amount of viewable area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Annika Macke, Daniela Schulten, Christian Lindholm, Sami Koskela, Tuomas Artman
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Publication number: 20050165795Abstract: The present invention provides for systems and methods for communicating media files and creating a collection of media files, also referred to herein as a master media file. In addition, the systems and methods of the present invention provide for the creation of automatic metadata and compilation of metadata associated with the collection of media files. The present invention is able to bond devices, referred to herein as slave devices, such as media capture devices, presence devices and/or sensor devices and instruct the slave devices, particularly the media capture devices, to communicate captured media files with a specified set of metadata included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2003Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andreas Myka, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20050108233Abstract: A media diary or media management application implemented in a digital device that incorporates a bookmarking and/or annotating mechanism for providing graphical enhancement to media files, calendar events and time periods displayed in the media management application. In addition, the bookmarking and annotation mechanism provides for text notes to be associated with the media files, calendar event or time period and for the text note to be accessible through the bookmark or annotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Vesa Metsatahti, Christian Lindholm, Tomi Hakari, Andrea Finke-Anlauff
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Publication number: 20050108643Abstract: A media diary application implemented in an electronic device, such as a digital communication device that provides for a topographic presentation or view of the quantity of media files associated with specific time periods. In addition, the topographic view provides the capability to distinguish between different media files based on a chosen media file characteristic. In the topographic presentation the quantity of media files are represented graphically, typically in a line graph or bar graph type presentation. As such, the topographic view of the media diary application provides the user of the diary an efficient means of locating media files and assessing quantity of media files in relation to time span.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Olof Schybergson, Mark Curtis, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20050108644Abstract: A media diary application implemented in a digital communication device. The media diary provides for a media view that present media files associated with a period of time and a timeline view that provides access to the media files according to periods of time in the timeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Andreas Myka, Laura Huhtela-Bremer, Younghee Jung, Olof Schybergson, Vesa Metsatahti, Annika Macke, Tomi Hakari, Christian Lindholm, Olli Oksanen
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Publication number: 20050108234Abstract: A media management application implemented in a digital device that incorporates a speed browsing mechanism. The speed browsing mechanism provides for the speed of the browsing or scrolling function to be altered depending on the desire of the user. The speed browser can be configured by the user to browse for time periods, specific types of media files, annotated or bookmarked media files or any other user designated browse-able parameter. The speed browsing mechanism of the present invention provides the device user with a highly efficient means of locating time periods and the media files associated with the time periods. In addition, the speed browsing mechanism provides ergonomic benefit to the user, in that, user inputs to the device are limited and the user inputs that are required are user-friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Olli Oksanen, Christian Lindholm
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Publication number: 20050105374Abstract: A media diary application implemented in a digital communication device. The media diary combines the benefit of an electronic calendar planner with a digital media file manager that organizes media by timeframe. The media diary provides for a calendar view of calendared events and reminders and a media view of media items associated with a past calendared event or date. The media diary may also provide for a timeline view that combines both the calendar view and media view into a composite view that incorporates a timeline. In an alternate embodiment, the media diary may be defined by a media view in combination with a time line view.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Andreas Myka, Laura Huhtela-Bremer, Younghee Jung, Olof Schybergson, Vesa Metsatahti, Annika Macke, Tomi Hakari, Christian Lindholm, Olli Oksanen