Patents by Inventor Derek Niizawa

Derek Niizawa 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: 8749578
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for automatic generation of graphic artwork to be presented by a device during playing or browsing of a media file by the device are provided. One method includes providing, via a computer or mobile device, a user interface through which a user can select a media file for which graphic artwork is to be generated and initiate automatic graphic artwork generation for the media file. The method further includes providing access to a media file graphic artwork generator via the computer or mobile device, where the media file graphic artwork generator, in response to user selection of the media file and the initiation of the media file artwork generation, automatically selects a plurality of images from at least one group of images, varies parameters of at least some of the images, and combines the images to form a graphic artwork file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Sandisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Yaron Sheba, Derek Niizawa, John Anthony Becker, Erez Zvi Testiler
  • Publication number: 20110090249
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for automatic generation of graphic artwork to be presented by a device during playing or browsing of a media file by the device are provided. One method includes providing, via a computer or mobile device, a user interface through which a user can select a media file for which graphic artwork is to be generated and initiate automatic graphic artwork generation for the media file. The method further includes providing access to a media file graphic artwork generator via the computer or mobile device, where the media file graphic artwork generator, in response to user selection of the media file and the initiation of the media file artwork generation, automatically selects a plurality of images from at least one group of images, varies parameters of at least some of the images, and combines the images to form a graphic artwork file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Yaron Sheba, Derek Niizawa, John Anthony Becker, Erez Zvi Testiler
  • Publication number: 20100162120
    Abstract: A user interface of a digital media player is disclosed. In one embodiment, a digital media player comprises a memory storing a plurality of channels of digital media files and a plurality of background animation files, wherein each channel is associated with a respective background animation file. The digital media player receives a user selection of a channel, displays a channel name of the selected channel, and plays the background animation file associated with the selected channel. In another embodiment, the digital media player receives a user selection of a channel, displays a channel name of the selected channel, and displays a visual representation of the plurality of channels, wherein a first indicia is used to represent the selected channel and a second indicia is used to represent the other channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Derek Niizawa, Joseph Halpern, Yaron Sheba, Doten Koren
  • Patent number: 7674120
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L. Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080160832
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L. Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080160803
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L. Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S. Roberts
  • Patent number: 7303411
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L. Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S. Roberts
  • Patent number: 7301596
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L. Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S. Roberts
  • Patent number: D558763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A. Salazar, Junggi Sung
  • Patent number: D420349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: General Instrument Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Storti, Doris Witzman, Douglas Patton, Christopher Anzalone, Derek Niizawa
  • Patent number: D917473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Niizawa, Minsung Kwon, Alfonso Calderon
  • Patent number: D1019668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Niizawa, Minsung Kwon, Alfonso Calderon