Patents by Inventor David de Leon
David de Leon 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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Publication number: 20130346399Abstract: A method and device relating to destination prediction of communication messages is presented. The device may include an analyzer configured to analyze a message entered in a universal input field. The analyzer may also provide a search variable based on the entered message. The device may also include a or which may be configured to receive the search variable and determine at least one suggested destination based on the search variable. The prediction of communication destinations eliminates the need for various menus and sub-menus. Thus, a user may send a communication message without the need of lengthy navigations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicants: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AB, SONY CORPORATIONInventors: David de LEON, Johan THORESSON, Linda TOLJ
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Publication number: 20130329081Abstract: A portable electronic equipment comprises a first sensor to record media and at least one second sensor to capture data representing a physical condition of a user of the portable electronic equipment, the at least one second sensor being configured to capture the data in response to the first sensor recording the media. A processing device is interfaced with the at least one second sensor. The processing device is configured to retrieve the data captured by the at least one second sensor, to generate metadata for the recorded media based on the data, the metadata being indicative of the physical condition, and to cause the metadata to be stored in association with the recorded media.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: Par-Anders Aronsson, Hakan Jonsson, David De Leon, Ola Thorn, Gunnar Klinghult
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Publication number: 20130311955Abstract: A consumer electronic device has an orientation sensor and a lock control. The orientation sensor outputs signals identifying the orientation of the device, while the lock control to allow a user to move the device from a locked state to an unlocked state. The device also includes a plurality of application programs stored in memory. Responsive to the user unlocking the device, a controller will launch a selected application program. The application that is launched by the device is based on an orientation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: David de Léon
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Publication number: 20130283162Abstract: A dynamic content modification system dynamically modifies content playback based on a user reaction so as to provide an individualized entertainment experience. The system includes a sensor module configured to receive a plurality of sensor measurements of at least one user, and a user model database including a plurality of user models associated with content preferences. A controller is configured to receive the sensor measurements and apply the sensor measurements to at least one user model to determine a prediction of a user reaction to content. The controller further is configured to determine a content modification to a playback of to the content based on the prediction, and to a cause a content reproduction device to play back the content in a manner that incorporates the determined content modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: Pär-Anders Aronsson, David de Léon, Håkan Jonsson, Gunnar Klinghult, Ola Thörn
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Patent number: 8527530Abstract: A method and device relating to destination prediction of communication messages is presented. The device may include an analyzer configured to analyze a message entered in a universal input field. The analyzer may also provide a search variable based on the entered message. The device may also include a or which may be configured to receive the search variable and determine at least one suggested destination based on the search variable. The prediction of communication destinations eliminates the need for various menus and sub-menus. Thus, a user may send a communication message without the need of lengthy navigations.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications ABInventors: David de Léon, Johan Thoresson, Linda Tolj
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Patent number: 8502879Abstract: A database of user preferences for a high quality picture is maintained. Preferences may be generated over time by tracking attributes of pictures that the user has deleted or failed to select for storage. When the camera is in preview mode, the camera may automatically capture image data for one or more pictures as a background operation. When the user commands the taking of a picture, the camera will capture image data for a user photo. A comparison may be made to determine which one of the automatically taken picture or the user photo has a higher correlation to user preferences for a quality photo. If the user photo has higher correlation, it may be retained in the customary manner for digital pictures. If the automatically taken photo has higher correlation, the user may be given the option to select the user photo or the automatically taken photo for retention.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications ABInventors: David De Leon, Johan Thoresson
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Publication number: 20130169754Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing focus control for an image-capturing device. An exemplary method includes capturing an image frame using an image-capturing device and recording video tracking data and gaze tracking data for one or more image frames following the captured image frame and/or for one or more images frames prior to the captured image frame. The exemplary method additionally includes calculating a focus distance and a depth of field based at least partially on the recorded video tracking data and recorded gaze tracking data. The exemplary method additionally includes displaying the captured image frame based on the calculated focus distance and the calculated depth of field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: Pär-Anders Aronsson, David de Léon, Håkan Jonsson, Gunnar Klinghult, Ola Thörn
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Publication number: 20130042209Abstract: A consumer electronic device has an orientation sensor and a lock control. The orientation sensor outputs signals identifying the orientation of the device, while the lock control to allow a user to move the device from a locked state to an unlocked state. The device also includes a plurality of application programs stored in memory. Responsive to the user unlocking the device, a controller will launch a selected application program. The application that is launched by the device is based on an orientation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: David de Léon
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Publication number: 20120299876Abstract: A device (100) includes an image generation unit (720) configured to generate an image of a user interface (UI) and a UI projector (105) configured to project the image in a projection area adjacent to the device to generate a projected UI. The device (100) further includes a camera (125) configured to generate an image of the projection area and an image processing unit (700) configured to process the generated image to identify an occluding object in the projection area. The device (100) also includes a UI control unit (710) configured to adapt the projected UI based on identification of an occluding object in the projection area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: David De Leon, Johan Thoresson
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Publication number: 20120284659Abstract: An electronic device (10) provides a user with a system for enhancing textual messages by appending media content associated with the textual message. The electronic device includes a display (14) for displaying text input for a message undergoing composition by a user of the electronic device and a control circuit (30). The control circuit is configured to: receive the text input from the user; analyze the text input from the user; identify one or more items of audiovisual content having a content related to the text input; drive display of a selectable representation of each of the items of audiovisual content on the display; and construct a message that includes the text input and a user selected one of the items of audiovisual content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventor: David De Leon
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Publication number: 20120284094Abstract: A method (100) and electronic device (10) for resuming multimedia content playback for display on the electronic device. The method includes: receiving a command to render multimedia content from a user input device (20), wherein the multimedia content includes previously viewed multimedia content and un-viewed multimedia content; selecting one or more segments of the previously viewed multimedia content; displaying a thumbnail that corresponds to the selected one or more segments on a display (18) of the electronic device to provide a visual summary of the previously viewed content; and displaying at least a portion of the un-viewed multimedia content after at least a portion of the visual summary is displayed on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: David de Léon, Bjorn Lindberg, Joakim Mårtensson
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Patent number: 8201092Abstract: A theme creator includes an input unit for selecting and/or activating the theme creator, and a control unit configured to control the theme creator. The control unit is configured to receive image data transmitted by the camera when the theme creator has been selected and/or activated, and to change an appearance of the desktop and/or stand-by image depending on the image data from the camera and/or user input. A user may create his/her own theme such that a large number of preset themes and/or the use of an external theme editor could be avoided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: David de Leon, Staffan Hjort, Simon Winter
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Patent number: 8139083Abstract: A method includes retrieving an image stored on a device, creating a mask in a portion of the image, and creating a custom image frame from the image and the mask.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: David de Leon
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Patent number: 8090201Abstract: A computer-readable medium may include one or more instructions for providing sub-images, one or more instructions for receiving selection of a plurality of sub-images, one or more instructions for constructing a first image, the first image being a unified image including the selected plurality of sub-images, one or more instructions for comparing at the selected plurality of sub-images with previously selected sub-images, and one or more instructions for providing access to at least one of a device, a service, or a function when the selected plurality of sub-images match the previously selected sub-images.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: David de Leon
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Publication number: 20110292248Abstract: A database of user preferences for a high quality picture is maintained. Preferences may be generated over time by tracking attributes of pictures that the user has deleted or failed to select for storage. When the camera is in preview mode, the camera may automatically capture image data for one or more pictures as a background operation. When the user commands the taking of a picture, the camera will capture image data for a user photo. A comparison may be made to determine which one of the automatically taken picture or the user photo has a higher correlation to user preferences for a quality photo. If the user photo has higher correlation, it may be retained in the customary manner for digital pictures. If the automatically taken photo has higher correlation, the user may be given the option to select the user photo or the automatically taken photo for retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: David de Leon, Johan Thoresson
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Patent number: 8061656Abstract: A hinge apparatus for automated decoupling that includes an actuatable assembly normally coupled, very robust, and suitable for the hanging of a door/canopy and the like. When mounted, the apparatus is normally decoupled where rapid egress is necessary, and complete removal of the door/canopy is desired. The apparatus includes a hinge finger with a finger pin and a reciprocal hinge finger with a hinge gudgeon. The finger pin normally intersects and freely pivots with respect to the gudgeon, such as when the door/canopy is opened or closed. The actuatable assembly employs a SMDC tip device to actuate a piston that decouples the hinge. Decoupling is effected as the piston linearly shifts moving the hinge finger such that the finger pin no longer intersects the gudgeon and the door/canopy falls away.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Philip Alan Renn, J. David De Leon
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Publication number: 20110231425Abstract: A method and device relating to destination prediction of communication messages is presented. The device may include an analyzer configured to analyze a message entered in a universal input field. The analyzer may also provide a search variable based on the entered message. The device may also include a or which may be configured to receive the search variable and determine at least one suggested destination based on the search variable. The prediction of communication destinations eliminates the need for various menus and sub-menus. Thus, a user may send a communication message without the need of lengthy navigations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: David de Léon, Johan Thoresson, Linda Tolj
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Patent number: 8000742Abstract: A mobile wireless communication terminal includes a wireless communication module that is configured to communicate with other communication terminals over a wireless interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to establish a connection with at least one participant wireless communication terminal via the wireless communication module, to receive from the at least one participant wireless communication terminal an identification of a compliant song file stored on the at least one participant wireless communication terminal and having a metadata tag associated therewith indicating that the compliant song file is classified in a prescribed song file category, and to execute playback of the compliant song file.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: David de Léon, Erik Sparre, Martin Granström
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Publication number: 20110096997Abstract: A method may include receiving input associated with constructing a first image; generating the first image based on the input; comparing the first image with a second image; and providing access to at least one of a device, a service, or a function when the first image matches the second image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: Tobias Marciszko, David De Leon
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Patent number: D659153Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Sony Mobile Communications ABInventors: Johan Thoresson, Livia Sunesson, David De Leon