Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Parks
Daniel C. Parks 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: 11996190Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aggregating and sharing wellness data. The wellness data can be received by a user device from any number of sensors external or internal to the user device, from a user manually entering the wellness data, or from other users or entities. The user device can securely store the wellness data on the user device and transmit the wellness data to be stored on a remote database. A user of the device can share some or all of the wellness data with friends, relatives, caregivers, healthcare providers, or the like. The user device can further display a user's wellness data in an aggregated view of different types of wellness data. Wellness data of other users can also be viewed if authorizations from those users have been received.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aroon Pahwa, Rebecca L. Weber, Divya Nag, Christopher D. Soli, Lawrence Y. Yang, Stephen O. Lemay, Kevin M. Lynch, Stacey F. Lysik, Dylan R. Edwards, Zachury B. Minjack, Zachery W. Kennedy, Adam L. Beberg, Dennis S. Park, Afshad M. Mistri, Anton M. Davydov, Jay K. Blahnik, Christine M. Eun, James H. Foster, Stephanie M. Greer, Daniel S. Keen, Natalia C. Maric, Gregory B. Novick, Michael O'Reilly, Donald W. Pitschel
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Patent number: 11892883Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion having a first display surrounded by a first bezel and a second portion having a second display surrounded by a second bezel. A hinge assembly can rotatably secure the first and second portions. The hinge assembly can include a first friction band that is secured to the first portion and is friction fit around a first hinge shaft, and a second friction band that is secured to the second portion and is friction fit around a second hinge shaft. The first friction band and the first hinge shaft are located entirely within the first bezel and do not underly the first display, and the second friction band and the second hinge shaft are located entirely within the second bezel and do not underly the second display.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Daniel C. Park
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Publication number: 20230403810Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion having a first display and a second portion having a second display and a hinge assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions. The hinge assembly can define rotation of the first portion by a first pair of hinge guide pins riding in a first guide track and rotation of the second portion by a second pair of hinge guide pins riding in a second guide track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. PARK, Eric WITT, Karsten AAGAARD, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO
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Patent number: 11720144Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably secured relative to a hinge axis through a range of rotation from a closed orientation to an open orientation. The example can also include an oblong friction shaft and a friction band secured to the first portion and defining an oblong aperture configured to receive the oblong friction shaft. At the closed orientation a major axis of the oblong friction shaft is aligned with a major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively low resistance to rotation and at the open orientation the major axis of the oblong friction shaft is rotated relative to the major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively high resistance to rotation.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Denys V. Yaremenko, Daniel C. Park, Errol Mark Tazbaz
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Patent number: 11720151Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably secured to a hinge assembly that define a first hinge axis that the first portion rotates around and a second hinge axis that the second portion rotates around. The hinge assembly can also include a first timing gear associated with the first portion and a second timing gear associated with the second portion. The first timing gear can rotate around a first timing axis that is parallel to and offset from the first hinge axis. The second timing gear can rotate around a second timing axis that is parallel to and offset from the second hinge axis. The first and second timing gears can directly intermesh with one another to synchronize rotation around the first hinge axis and the second hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLcInventors: Daniel C. Park, Denys V. Yaremenko
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Publication number: 20230213981Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion including an electronic component and a second portion including a second electronic component. A hinge assembly can rotatably secure the first and second portions through a range of rotation from a closed orientation to an open orientation. A dumbbell-shaped shield assembly can be configured to provide an orientation-specific protective pathway between the first portion and the second portion for a conductor extending from the first electronic component to the second electronic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Daniel C. PARK
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Publication number: 20230168713Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably secured relative to a hinge axis through a range of rotation from a closed orientation to an open orientation. The example can also include an oblong friction shaft and a friction band secured to the first portion and defining an oblong aperture configured to receive the oblong friction shaft. At the closed orientation a major axis of the oblong friction shaft is aligned with a major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively low resistance to rotation and at the open orientation the major axis of the oblong friction shaft is rotated relative to the major axis of the oblong aperture to provide a relatively high resistance to rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Denys V. YAREMENKO, Daniel C. PARK, Errol Mark TAZBAZ
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Patent number: 11599155Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion that is secured to a hinge assembly by a first primary hinge shaft and a first secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the first primary hinge shaft. The example can also include a second portion that is secured to the hinge assembly by a second primary hinge shaft and a second secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the second primary hinge shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Daniel C. Park
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Patent number: 11543861Abstract: The description relates to orientation specific control of computing devices. One example can include an orientation specific actuator for controlling functionality of a computing device. The example can include providing a first functionality related to a first orientation of the computing device in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator. The example can also include providing a second functionality in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator in a second orientation of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Karsten Aagaard, Nishant Srinivasan, Benoit Guillaume Henri Rouger, Michael Schweers
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Patent number: 11493953Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a support surface, a display mount configured to be coupled to a display, and a connection mechanism to connect the display mount to the support surface. The connection mechanism is configured to enable a rotation of the display mount between a first position and a second position. The device also includes a set of springs to provide a spring torque that counterbalances a gravitational torque exerted by the display. The connection mechanism causes a translation of the center point of the display relative to the support surface in concert with the rotation. The connection mechanism also causes the center of rotation of the display to shift during the rotation.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Daniel C. Park
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Publication number: 20220334619Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion having a first display surrounded by a first bezel and a second portion having a second display surrounded by a second bezel. A hinge assembly can rotatably secure the first and second portions. The hinge assembly can include a first friction band that is secured to the first portion and is friction fit around a first hinge shaft, and a second friction band that is secured to the second portion and is friction fit around a second hinge shaft. The first friction band and the first hinge shaft are located entirely within the first bezel and do not underly the first display, and the second friction band and the second hinge shaft are located entirely within the second bezel and do not underly the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Daniel C. PARK
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Publication number: 20220035419Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably secured to a hinge assembly that define a first hinge axis that the first portion rotates around and a second hinge axis that the second portion rotates around. The hinge assembly can also include a first timing gear associated with the first portion and a second timing gear associated with the second portion. The first timing gear can rotate around a first timing axis that is parallel to and offset from the first hinge axis. The second timing gear can rotate around a second timing axis that is parallel to and offset from the second hinge axis. The first and second timing gears can directly intermesh with one another to synchronize rotation around the first hinge axis and the second hinge axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. PARK, Denys V. YAREMENKO
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Publication number: 20210325937Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion that is secured to a hinge assembly by a first primary hinge shaft and a first secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the first primary hinge shaft. The example can also include a second portion that is secured to the hinge assembly by a second primary hinge shaft and a second secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the second primary hinge shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Daniel C. Park
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Publication number: 20210286411Abstract: The description relates to orientation specific control of computing devices. One example can include an orientation specific actuator for controlling functionality of a computing device. The example can include providing a first functionality related to a first orientation of the computing device in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator. The example can also include providing a second functionality in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator in a second orientation of the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. PARK, Karsten AAGAARD, Nishant SRINIVASAN, Benoit Guillaume Henri ROUGER, Michael SCHWEERS
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Patent number: 11023014Abstract: The description relates to orientation specific control of computing devices. One example can include an orientation specific actuator for controlling functionality of a computing device. The example can include providing a first functionality related to a first orientation of the computing device in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator. The example can also include providing a second functionality in response to engagement of the orientation specific actuator in a second orientation of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Karsten Aagaard, Nishant Srinivasan, Benoit Guillaume Henri Rouger, Michael Schweers
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Patent number: 10996710Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices having displays that can be rotated through a range of travel. The device can counter-balance the display to create a near weightless feel for the user when repositioning the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett, Scott J. Korn, Karsten Aagaard, Randal Joseph Kinser
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Patent number: 10999944Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Publication number: 20210004046Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a support surface, a display mount configured to be coupled to a display, and a connection mechanism to connect the display mount to the support surface. The connection mechanism is configured to enable a rotation of the display mount between a first position and a second position. The device also includes a set of springs to provide a spring torque that counterbalances a gravitational torque exerted by the display. The connection mechanism causes a translation of the center point of the display relative to the support surface in concert with the rotation. The connection mechanism also causes the center of rotation of the display to shift during the rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Daniel C. Park
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Patent number: 10791641Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Patent number: 10754391Abstract: The description relates to devices that include hinged portions and controlling rotation of the portions. One example can include a display coupled to a first end of an arm. The example can also include a base rotatably secured to a hollow shaft that is fixed to the arm. The hollow shaft defines an axis of rotation of the arm relative to the base. The base can also include first and second opposing axial cam elements positioned on the hollow shaft and a spring positioned on the hollow shaft. The first and second opposing axial cam elements can be oriented relative to one another such that rotation of the arm toward the base causes the first and second axial cam elements to move away from one another along the hollow shaft thereby compressing the spring.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Karsten Aagaard