Patents by Inventor Douglas James Arthur Burrell
Douglas James Arthur Burrell 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: 10274574Abstract: Systems and methods of transmitting location data based on wireless communication activity can include a location transmitting device having a sensor communicatively coupled to a low-power transmitter. The transmitter (e.g., a Bluetoothâ„¢ transmitter) can transmit location data from which an electronic device can derive its location. The sensor can be a sensor configured to detect wireless data transmissions (e.g., cellular data transmissions). In one example, the transmitter can transmit location data in response to the sensor detecting data transmissions of an electronic device. The transmitter can remain in an idle, standby, or otherwise low-power state until the sensor detects data transmissions of an electronic device. In response, the transmitter can transmit data which can be received by the electronic device. The electronic device can then derive the electronic device's location from the data transmitted by the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Jerome Pasquero, David Ryan Walker
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Patent number: 9680787Abstract: A distribution list identifies a plurality of recipient addresses for electronic messages. Normal updates to the distribution list can be performed via update commands from an authorized address that is stored in association with the distribution list as authorized to update the distribution list. When a removal command is received from a specific recipient address, which is not authorized to update the distribution list, the specific address can be removed from the distribution list. When an addition command is received from the specific address, a new address can be added to the distribution list. Before sending an outbound electronic message, the distribution list is resolved to the current set of recipient addresses.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Robert Michael Philip Gondosch
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Publication number: 20160274211Abstract: Systems and methods of transmitting location data based on wireless communication activity can include a location transmitting device having a sensor communicatively coupled to a low-power transmitter. The transmitter (e.g., a Bluetoothâ„¢ transmitter) can transmit location data from which an electronic device can derive its location. The sensor can be a sensor configured to detect wireless data transmissions (e.g., cellular data transmissions). In one example, the transmitter can transmit location data in response to the sensor detecting data transmissions of an electronic device. The transmitter can remain in an idle, standby, or otherwise low-power state until the sensor detects data transmissions of an electronic device. In response, the transmitter can transmit data which can be received by the electronic device. The electronic device can then derive the electronic device's location from the data transmitted by the transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Jerome PASQUERO, David Ryan WALKER
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Patent number: 9445266Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for allowing a user of a mobile device to securely access a storage device of a home network of the user. The method and apparatus advantageously allow for the user to share data stored on the home network with other users, or to give full or restricted access to other computing devices. The apparatus consists of a network element residing on the home network of the user, which enables communications between the network storage and the mobile device when the mobile device is in a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Steven Henry Fyke, Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Soussamay McManus
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Patent number: 9319109Abstract: A connectivity monitor/controller. A wireless connection is established between a mobile device and a docking station that also communicates with external device(s) each configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device via a connectivity through the docking station or through a direct connection with the mobile device. The docking station receives a connectivity assignment specifying external device(s) and a respective connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device. Each specified connectivity is established based on the connectivity assignment. A display indicating a connectivity configuration including an indication of each specified external device and an indication of each external device's respective connectivity is generated, where the indication of the respective connectivity indicates either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity, or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jon Matthew Jurgovan, Duc-Ngon Thi Pham, Alan Kirk Stewart, Sarah Marie Guichard, Derek Nathaniel Johnson, Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Steven Henry Fyke
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Publication number: 20150318898Abstract: A connectivity monitor/controller. A wireless connection is established between a mobile device and a docking station that also communicates with external device(s) each configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device via a connectivity through the docking station or through a direct connection with the mobile device. The docking station receives a connectivity assignment specifying external device(s) and a respective connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device. Each specified connectivity is established based on the connectivity assignment. A display indicating a connectivity configuration including an indication of each specified external device and an indication of each external device's respective connectivity is generated, where the indication of the respective connectivity indicates either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jon Matthew JURGOVAN, Duc-Ngon Thi PHAM, Alan Kirk STEWART, Sarah Marie GUICHARD, Derek Nathaniel JOHNSON, Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Steven Henry FYKE
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Patent number: 9124305Abstract: A device, method and system for efficiently powering a near field communication device are provided. The device comprises: a module configured to: exchange data with a near field communication (NFC) device; and transmit energy to the NFC device; and, a processor configured to: receive, using the module, energy data from the NFC device, the energy data comprising data for determining a difference between a current energy level of an energy storage apparatus at the NFC device and a given amount of energy for performing a given function at the NFC device; determine the difference from the energy data; and, transmit, using the module, an amount of energy corresponding to the difference, to the NFC device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Kevin Howard Orr, Ahmed Abdelsamie, Mikolaj Matthew Mruk
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Patent number: 9088305Abstract: A docking station apparatus and method provides wireless power and wireless communications to a mobile device, and provides or establishes connections to one or more external devices such as monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and networks. In response to detection of the presence of the mobile device, the docking station is enabled to transfer wireless power to the mobile device and communicate wirelessly with the mobile device. The docking station also provides or establishes connections to external devices in response to one or more connectivity assignments.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jon Matthew Jurgovan, Duc-Ngon Thi Pham, Alan Kirk Stewart, Sarah Marie Guichard, Derek Nathaniel Johnson, Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Steven Henry Fyke
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Patent number: 9075425Abstract: An adjustable output power supply with a data communications connector that at least partially complies with physical specifications of a defined data interface standard connector, such as a USB connector. The data communications connector has a number of data contacts and power contacts coupled to and providing output electrical power from a programmable power supply. A controller receives an indication of a detection of a feature of a mating connector coupled to the data communications connector, determines, based on receiving the detection, at least one resistance value between a data contact and at least one power contact, and adjusts an output voltage of the programmable power supply based on the at least one resistance value.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Jason Tyler Griffin, Todd Andrew Wood
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Patent number: 9042815Abstract: A wireless device for providing notifications associated with a mobile electronic device is provided. The device comprises: an indicator; a body enabled to mate with a mobile electronic device, the body comprising the indicator such that when the body is mated to the mobile electronic device, the indicator is not obscured by the body; an induction device for wirelessly receiving signals from the mobile electronic device to control the indicator; and, a circuit connecting the induction device to the indicator, the circuit enabled to receive the signals and control the indicator in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Gerard S. Rizkallah, Ahmed Abdelsamie, John Ivan Scharkov, Marc Elis Meunier, Jeff Chi Shing Chan, Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Steven Henry Fyke, Jason Tyler Griffin
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Publication number: 20150065037Abstract: A device, method and system for efficiently powering a near field communication device are provided. The devices comprises: a module configured to: exchange data with a near field communication (NFC) device; and transmit energy to the NFC device; and, a processor configured to: receive, using the module, energy data from the NFC device, the energy data comprising data for determining a difference between a current energy level of an energy storage apparatus at the NFC device and a given amount of energy for performing a given function at the NFC device; determine the difference from the energy data; and, transmit, using the module, an amount of energy corresponding to the difference, to the NFC device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Kevin Howard ORR, Ahmed ABDELSAMIE, Mikolaj Matthew MRUK
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Patent number: 8935089Abstract: A method for providing location information such as a map in an underground or shielded environment entails storing first near-field communication (NFC) data obtained by reading a first NFC tag at a first location, reading a second NFC tag at a second location, obtaining map data for an area encompassing the first and second locations, and displaying a map showing the first location and the second location.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Robert Michael Philip Gondosch
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Publication number: 20150011160Abstract: A docking station apparatus and method provides wireless power and wireless communications to a mobile device, and provides or establishes connections to one or more external devices such as monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and networks. In response to detection of the presence of the mobile device, the docking station is enabled to transfer wireless power to the mobile device and communicate wirelessly with the mobile device. The docking station also provides or establishes connections to external devices in response to one or more connectivity assignments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Jon Matthew JURGOVAN, Duc-Ngon Thi PHAM, Alan Kirk STEWART, Sarah Marie GUICHARD, Derek Nathaniel JOHNSON, Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Steven Henry FYKE
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Publication number: 20140336920Abstract: A method for providing location information such as a map in an underground or shielded environment entails storing first near-field communication (NFC) data obtained by reading a first NFC tag at a first location, reading a second NFC tag at a second location, obtaining map data for an area encompassing the first and second locations, and displaying a map showing the first location and the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Robert Michael Philip GONDOSCH
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Publication number: 20140312856Abstract: An adjustable output power supply with a data communications connector that at least partially complies with physical specifications of a defined data interface standard connector, such as a USB connector. The data communications connector has a number of data contacts and power contacts coupled to and providing output electrical power from a programmable power supply. A controller receives an indication of a detection of a feature of a mating connector coupled to the data communications connector, determines, based on receiving the detection, at least one resistance value between a data contact and at least one power contact, and adjusts an output voltage of the programmable power supply based on the at least one resistance value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Jason Tyler GRIFFIN, Todd Andrew WOOD
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Publication number: 20140267055Abstract: An electronic device includes a keyboard comprising a plurality of mechanical keys, a plurality of touch sensors interspersed among the plurality of mechanical keys to detect touches on the mechanical keys, and a controller coupled to the touch sensors and configured to group touch sensor data in a first set of groups to identify a first coordinate value of a touch location on the keyboard and to group the touch sensor data in a second set of groups to identify a second coordinate value of the touch location. The first set of groups differs from the second set of groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Kevin Howard ORR, David Ryan WALKER
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Publication number: 20140237055Abstract: A distribution list identifies a plurality of recipient addresses for electronic messages. Normal updates to the distribution list can be performed via update commands from an authorized address that is stored in association with the distribution list as authorized to update the distribution list. When a removal command is received from a specific recipient address, which is not authorized to update the distribution list, the specific address can be removed from the distribution list. When an addition command is received from the specific address, a new address can be added to the distribution list. Before sending an outbound electronic message, the distribution list is resolved to the current set of recipient addresses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Robert Michael Philip Gondosch
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Publication number: 20140089547Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for allowing a user of a mobile device to securely access a storage device of a home network of the user. The method and apparatus advantageously allow for the user to share data stored on the home network with other users, or to give full or restricted access to other computing devices. The apparatus consists of a network element residing on the home network of the user, which enables communications between the network storage and the mobile device when the mobile device is in a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Steven Henry FYKE, Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Soussamay McMANUS
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Publication number: 20140065955Abstract: A wireless device for providing notifications associated with a mobile electronic device is provided. The device comprises: an indicator; a body enabled to mate with a mobile electronic device, the body comprising the indicator such that when the body is mated to the mobile electronic device, the indicator is not obscured by the body; an induction device for wirelessly receiving signals from the mobile electronic device to control the indicator; and, a circuit connecting the induction device to the indicator, the circuit enabled to receive the signals and control the indicator in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Gerard S. RIZKALLAH, Ahmed ABDELSAMIE, John Ivan SCHARKOV, Marc Elis MEUNIER, Jeff Chi Shing CHAN, Douglas James Arthur BURRELL, Steven Henry FYKE, Jason Tyler GRIFFIN
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Publication number: 20130307778Abstract: A near-field communication (NFC) input device may include an NFC mouse pad to be coupled to an electronic device. The NFC mouse pad may include a first NFC device. The NFC input device may further include an NFC mouse configured to generate movement data based upon movement relative to the NFC mouse pad. The NFC mouse may include a second NFC device to wirelessly communicate the movement data to the first NFC device for the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Douglas James Arthur Burrell, David Ryan Walker