Patents by Inventor Dale Wilson

Dale Wilson 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: 9900271
    Abstract: A single content region in a chat history display is used to display entries representative of a plurality of messages corresponding to all chat histories for all of chat threads currently engaged in by a given mobile terminal. Additionally, a buddy list display supports management of chat buddies, a detail view display allows otherwise truncated messages to be displayed, and a text message editor display supports the composition of text messages. Each chat user may designate public display identifiers for purposes of identification to other chat users. Additionally, each user may designate private display identifiers for each of his/her buddies, which private display identifiers may be used to replace the public display identifiers for that user's buddies when displayed on the user's mobile terminal. In this manner, the use of speech and text based group chatting and similar services in wireless communication environments is more readily enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
  • Patent number: 9641146
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed related to radio frequency (RF) power detection. One such apparatus includes a directional coupler, an RF switch, and an RF power detector. The RF switch can selectively change coupling between the directional coupler and the RF power detector. This can enable accurate power detection based on a ratio of power levels, without factory calibration or laser trimming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Eamon Nash, Dale Wilson, Carlos Calvo
  • Patent number: 9126237
    Abstract: There is a device storage case including a housing having a device access aperture. The device storage case includes a device engagement mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to convert mechanical power derived through user interaction with deposition of a device through the device access aperture to a form usable by the device storage case. The device storage case includes a surface cleaning mechanism configured to clean a surface of a device disposed within the housing, and functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism such that the device engagement mechanism powers operation of the surface cleaning device. The surface cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of rollers functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism and configured to clean a surface of the device when powered by the device engagement mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Roger Dale Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140331150
    Abstract: A single content region in a chat history display is used to display entries representative of a plurality of messages corresponding to all chat histories for all of chat threads currently engaged in by a given mobile terminal. Additionally, a buddy list display supports management of chat buddies, a detail view display allows otherwise truncated messages to be displayed, and a text message editor display supports the composition of text messages. Each chat user may designate public display identifiers for purposes of identification to other chat users. Additionally, each user may designate private display identifiers for each of his/her buddies, which private display identifiers may be used to replace the public display identifiers for that user's buddies when displayed on the user's mobile terminal. In this manner, the use of speech and text based group chatting and similar services in wireless communication environments is more readily enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Michael GRIFFIN, Bashar JANO, Jin Woo LEE, Mihaela Kamenova MIHAYLOVA, Christopher Robert Dale WILSON
  • Patent number: 8788603
    Abstract: A single content region in a chat history display is used to display entries representative of a plurality of messages corresponding to all chat histories for all of chat threads currently engaged in by a given mobile terminal. Additionally, a buddy list display supports management of chat buddies, a detail view display allows otherwise truncated messages to be displayed, and a text message editor display supports the composition of text messages. Each chat user may designate public display identifiers for purposes of identification to other chat users. Additionally, each user may designate private display identifiers for each of his/her buddies, which private display identifiers may be used to replace the public display identifiers for that user's buddies when displayed on the user's mobile terminal. In this manner, the use of speech and text based group chatting and similar services in wireless communication environments is more readily enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
  • Publication number: 20130326829
    Abstract: There is a device storage case including a housing having a device access aperture. The device storage case includes a device engagement mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to convert mechanical power derived through user interaction with deposition of a device through the device access aperture to a form usable by the device storage case. The device storage case includes a surface cleaning mechanism configured to clean a surface of a device disposed within the housing, and functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism such that the device engagement mechanism powers operation of the surface cleaning device. The surface cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of rollers functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism and configured to clean a surface of the device when powered by the device engagement mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Roger Dale WILSON
  • Publication number: 20120191796
    Abstract: A single content region in a chat history display is used to display entries representative of a plurality of messages corresponding to all chat histories for all of chat threads currently engaged in by a given mobile terminal. Additionally, a buddy list display supports management of chat buddies, a detail view display allows otherwise truncated messages to be displayed, and a text message editor display supports the composition of text messages. Each chat user may designate public display identifiers for purposes of identification to other chat users. Additionally, each user may designate private display identifiers for each of his/her buddies, which private display identifiers may be used to replace the public display identifiers for that user's buddies when displayed on the user's mobile terminal. In this manner, the use of speech and text based group chatting and similar services in wireless communication environments is more readily enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
  • Patent number: 8150922
    Abstract: A single content region in a chat history display is used to display entries representative of a plurality of messages corresponding to all chat histories for all of chat threads currently engaged in by a given mobile terminal. Additionally, a buddy list display supports management of chat buddies, a detail view display allows otherwise truncated messages to be displayed, and a text message editor display supports the composition of text messages. Each chat user may designate public display identifiers for purposes of identification to other chat users. Additionally, each user may designate private display identifiers for each of his/her buddies, which private display identifiers may be used to replace the public display identifiers for that user's buddies when displayed on the user's mobile terminal. In this manner, the use of speech and text based group chatting and similar services in wireless communication environments is more readily enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110279192
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed related to radio frequency (RF) power detection. One such apparatus includes a directional coupler, an RF switch, and an RF power detector. The RF switch can selectively change coupling between the directional coupler and the RF power detector. This can enable accurate power detection based on a ratio of power levels, without factory calibration or laser trimming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Eamon Nash, Dale Wilson, Carlos Calvo
  • Patent number: 8001181
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for messaging between wireless mobile terminals operating on wireless carrier networks and networked computers. The mobile terminals and computers include client applications for communicating messages to one another using push-to-talk modality. A server, located on a packet network outside the wireless carrier networks, forwards messages between the mobile terminals and the computers. The messages consist of text or streaming voice. The server can also include gateways for forwarding messages from the mobile terminals and computers to external email and instant messaging (IM) users. By placing the server outside wireless carrier networks and using conventional packet network protocols such as the Internet protocol (IP), the system provides seamless inter-carrier push-to-talk and/or instant messaging between mobile terminal, networked computers, and users of third-party email and IM services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page
  • Patent number: 7762684
    Abstract: A hand-held laser pointer is disclosed that comprises a laser module that is isolated from unwanted hand tremor motions of the laser pointer housing. A passive inertial stabilizer is utilized for stabilizing the laser module to suppress laser dot jitter associated with hand tremor. To achieve the above object, a collimated laser diode module is mounted on a stage that is suspended by a low-friction gimbal that pivots with respect to the housing of the pointer on two intersecting and mutually perpendicular axes. The inertial stage is coupled to the housing via a spring and damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20100056109
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for messaging between wireless mobile terminals operating on wireless carrier networks and networked computers. The mobile terminals and computers include client applications for communicating messages to one another using push-to-talk modality. A server, located on a packet network outside the wireless carrier networks, forwards messages between the mobile terminals and the computers. The messages consist of text or streaming voice. The server can also include gateways for forwarding messages from the mobile terminals and computers to external email and instant messaging (IM) users. By placing the server outside wireless carrier networks and using conventional packet network protocols such as the Internet protocol (IP), the system provides seamless inter-carrier push-to-talk and/or instant messaging between mobile terminal, networked computers, and users of third-party email and IM services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page
  • Patent number: 7640293
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for messaging between wireless mobile terminals operating on wireless carrier networks and networked computers. The mobile terminals and computers include client applications for communicating messages to one another using push-to-talk modality. A server, located on a packet network outside the wireless carrier networks, forwards messages between the mobile terminals and the computers. The messages consist of text or streaming voice. The server can also include gateways for forwarding messages from the mobile terminals and computers to external email and instant messaging (IM) users. By placing the server outside wireless carrier networks and using conventional packet network protocols such as the Internet protocol (IP), the system provides seamless inter-carrier push-to-talk and/or instant messaging between mobile terminal, networked computers, and users of third-party email and IM services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page
  • Patent number: 7553048
    Abstract: A hand-held laser pointer is disclosed wherein the laser beam is isolated from unwanted hand tremor motions of the laser pointer housing. A laser beam is directed toward a pair of passively inertially stabilized mirrors disposed within the housing that are biased to a neutral position by a spring and damper. Both the laser beam that exits the housing and the laser dot appearing at a target are minimally affected by laser jitter associated with hand tremor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20090002828
    Abstract: A hand-held laser pointer is disclosed wherein the laser beam is isolated from unwanted hand tremor motions of the laser pointer housing. A laser beam is directed toward a pair of passively inertially stabilized mirrors disposed within the housing that are biased to a neutral position by a spring and damper. Both the laser beam that exits the housing and the laser dot appearing at a target are minimally affected by laser jitter associated with hand tremor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7108643
    Abstract: An elongate floor-supported platform having sliding handgrips mounted thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the handgrips, which are constrained to move only along a track, which may be linear or curvilinear and lying in a substantially horizontal plane, are interconnected by linking means such as belts. The linkage is such that the handgrips remain equidistant from a fixed centerline midway between the handgrips throughout their range of motion. In the preferred embodiment, the linking means are belts that are supported by pulleys housed within the floor-supported platform. In yet a further embodiment, the platform includes wall and/or ceiling attachment means and can be employed for performing pull-ups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Jeff Jenneve, Daniel Steven Sanchez
  • Patent number: D682651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
  • Patent number: D682652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
  • Patent number: D724923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld / Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
  • Patent number: D750461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld / Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson