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).

  • Patent number: 6694295
    Abstract: According to the invention, speech recognition can be limited to a smaller number making use of commands (16, 17) given by a user. By means of a method and device, according to the invention, it is also possible to activate a speech recognition device by making use, in the activation, of an existing keyboard or a touch-sensitive screen of the device. A method, according to the invention, provides the user with a logical way to activate the speech recognition device in the device simultaneously providing an improved capacity of the speech recognition device. According to the invention, it is also possible to carry out the speech recognition process by making use of commands given by the user irrespective of how the speech recognition device itself is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Lindholm, Kari Laurila
  • Publication number: 20020140727
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for scaling an option list of an application on an application user interface of a mobile terminal device. The option list includes options chosen from a given set. According to the invention the size of the application on the interface is detected, the number of options included in the option list is determined according to the detected size, and the option list within the application is displayed. A computer program is provided for performing these functions. Also a mobile terminal device is provided for supporting application user interfaces of different resolution and/or size by using an application on the application user interface, which includes an option list scaled according to these functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Christian Lindholm
  • Publication number: 20020065115
    Abstract: An audio accessory includes a neck strap having an attachment device for attaching an audio source to the neck strap, whereby the audio source may be carried in said neck strap during normal use. At least one earplug is connected to the audio source through a set of wires to be connected to said audio source, and the neck strap has gripping means for attaching the earplug wires to said neck strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventor: Christian Lindholm
  • Patent number: 6381468
    Abstract: A radiophone is provided with a user interface including a single multi-functionality key with multiple functionality, including call handling. The present functionality of said multi-functionality key is displayed on a display. The functionality of said multi-functionality key and the information displayed on the display are controlled by a controller, which monitors the information displayed on the display and controls the functionality of said multi-functionality key in dependence on the displayed information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobiel Phones Limited
    Inventors: Flemming Klovborg Larsen, Christian Lindholm
  • Publication number: 20020044425
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, foldable electronic device comprising an opened and closed use position, and a handle arrangement for the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Jari Ijas, Christian Lindholm, Hannu Pirskanen
  • Publication number: 20020016191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, foldable electronic device (1) comprising an opened and closed use position, and a hinge mechanism (36) for the same. The device comprises at least a first housing part (6) comprising at least an inner wall (62), a second housing part (9) comprising at least an inner wall (92), a hinge mechanism (36) arranged to fold the first and second housing parts (6, 9) in relation to each other for a first use position in the closed position, wherein the inner walls (62, 92) are placed against each other, remaining between the housing parts (6, 9), and for a second use position in the opened position, wherein the inner walls (62, 92) and simultaneously the housing parts (6, 9) are placed adjacent to each other, and wherein the device (1) can also be used on the side of the inner walls (62, 92).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Jari Ijas, Christian Lindholm, Hannu Pirskanen
  • Patent number: 6026161
    Abstract: A phone is provided with a set of keys and a controller which monitors the status of the phone. The set of keys comprises a call handling key for establishing and terminating a call. The functionality of the call handling key is controlled by the controller in dependence on the status of the phone, and said set of keys comprises a key for rejecting an incoming call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Flemming Klovborg Larsen, Peter IB, Christian Lindholm