Patents by Inventor David N. Snowdon

David N. Snowdon 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).

  • System and method for controlling the display of non-uniform graphical objects
    Patent number: 7610563
    Abstract: A Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) that provides a user with the ability to manipulate display objects in a non-uniform manner on a display surface is provided. For example, a user can manipulate an object so that it appears, torn, bent, folded, angled, etc. Additionally, a method and system for digitally attaching display objects to a display surface is described. The attachments include digital staples, digital push-pins, digital tape, etc. In still another aspect of the present invention a technique for transmitting and updating the display of non-uniform objects is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignees: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Lester D. Nelson, Elizabeth F. Churchill, David N. Snowdon, Laurent Denoue
  • System and method for arranging, manipulating and displaying objects in a graphical user interface
    Patent number: 7249327
    Abstract: A Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) that provides a user with the ability to manipulate display objects in a non-uniform manner on a display surface is provided. For example, a user can manipulate an object so that it appears, torn, bent, folded, angled, etc. Additionally, a method and system for digitally attaching display objects to a display surface is described. The attachments include digital staples, digital push-pins, digital tape, etc. In still another aspect of the present invention a technique for transmitting and updating the display of non-uniform objects is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignees: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Lester D. Nelson, Elizabeth F. Churchill, David N. Snowdon, Laurent Denoue
  • System and method for arranging, manipulating and displaying objects in a graphical user interface
    Publication number: 20030179237
    Abstract: A Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) that provides a user with the ability to manipulate display objects in a non-uniform manner on a display surface is provided. For example, a user can manipulate an object so that it appears, torn, bent, folded, angled, etc. Additionally, a method and system for digitally attaching display objects to a display surface is described. The attachments include digital staples, digital push-pins, digital tape, etc. In still another aspect of the present invention a technique for transmitting and updating the display of non-uniform objects is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Lester D. Nelson, Elizabeth F. Churchill, David N. Snowdon, Laurent Denoue
  • System and method for controlling the display of non-uniform graphical objects
    Publication number: 20030179234
    Abstract: A Graphical User Interface (“GUI”) that provides a user with the ability to manipulate display objects in a non-uniform manner on a display surface is provided. For example, a user can manipulate an object so that it appears, torn, bent, folded, angled, etc. Additionally, a method and system for digitally attaching display objects to a display surface is described. The attachments include digital staples, digital push-pins, digital tape, etc. In still another aspect of the present invention a technique for transmitting and updating the display of non-uniform objects is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Lester D. Nelson, Elizabeth F. Churchill, David N. Snowdon, Laurent Denoue