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).
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Patent number: 9900271Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
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Patent number: 9641146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Eamon Nash, Dale Wilson, Carlos Calvo
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Patent number: 9126237Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Roger Dale Wilson
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Publication number: 20140331150Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Christopher Michael GRIFFIN, Bashar JANO, Jin Woo LEE, Mihaela Kamenova MIHAYLOVA, Christopher Robert Dale WILSON
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Patent number: 8788603Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
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Publication number: 20130326829Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Roger Dale WILSON
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Publication number: 20120191796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
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Patent number: 8150922Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Chris Michael Griffin, Bashar Jano, Jin Woo Lee, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Christopher Robert Dale Wilson
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Publication number: 20110279192Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Eamon Nash, Dale Wilson, Carlos Calvo
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Method, system and apparatus for messaging between wireless mobile terminals and networked computers
Patent number: 8001181Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page -
Patent number: 7762684Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
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METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MESSAGING BETWEEN WIRELESS MOBILE TERMINALS AND NETWORKED COMPUTERS
Publication number: 20100056109Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page -
Method, system and apparatus for messaging between wireless mobile terminals and networked computers
Patent number: 7640293Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Christopher Robert Dale Wilson, Mihaela Kamenova Mihaylova, Joseph Alan Page -
Patent number: 7553048Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
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Publication number: 20090002828Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Daniel Steven Sanchez
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Patent number: 7108643Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Dale Wilson, Jeff Jenneve, Daniel Steven Sanchez
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Patent number: D682651Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
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Patent number: D682652Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
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Patent number: D724923Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld / Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson
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Patent number: D750461Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Campbell Hausfeld / Scott Fetzer CompanyInventors: Jason Kyle McRoberts, Katie Nicole Lay, John Dale Wilson