Patents by Inventor Erin K. Walline

Erin K. Walline 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).

  • Publication number: 20160313890
    Abstract: Plural applications present visual information at plural windows with a cursor focus at one of the windows to direct inputs to the application presenting information at the window. In response to inputs at another application associated with another window, cursor focus changes to the other application and then automatically returns to the first application and window without a user command. Automated management of cursor focus is supported with sensors that detect conditions proximate a display that presents visual information and with user settings, such as a press and hold at an application that a user desires to retain cursor focus on an automated basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Rex W. Bryan, Karthik Krishnakumar
  • Publication number: 20160294918
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a processor that executes instructions for a content sharing system having mixed operating system capabilities. The processor detects pre-paired wireless connectivity remotely connected computing devices, and auto-initiates navigation accessibility within authorized remotely connected computing devices via the content sharing system. The information handling system also includes a display for a content sharing system desktop that includes device environment-representative windows that represent file structures corresponding to a plurality of remotely connected computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Liam B. Quinn, Sean P. O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20160294839
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a processor that executes instructions for a content sharing system that has mixed operating system capabilities. The processor detects pre-paired wireless connectivity for at least one of a plurality of remotely connected computing devices and implements a role-based policy to partially limit content sharing system operation, the operation is based on a role classification. The processor also auto-initiates navigation accessibility within authorized remotely connected computing devices via the content sharing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Liam B. Quinn, Sean P. O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20160294872
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a method for executing instructions for a content sharing system having mixed operating system capabilities, detecting pre-paired wireless connectivity of remotely connected computing devices to a system hosting the content sharing system, determining remotely connected computing device authorization for access with the content sharing system, and implementing, via a processor, role-based policy settings to partially limit content sharing system operation based on a role classification for remotely connected computing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Liam B. Quinn, Sean P. O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20160295605
    Abstract: A device includes a controller, a memory, and a processor. The controller receives reservation details. The reservation details includes a device identifier for a first information handling system reserved to pair with the device in response to a start of a specific period of time. The memory stores the reservation details. The processor receives a request to pair with the device during the specific period of time from the first information handling system, determines whether the first information handling system has reserved pairing with the device during the specific period of time, and if the first information handling system has reserved pairing with the device during the specific period of time, pairs the device with the first information handling system, otherwise denies the request to pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Rex W. Bryan, Mandy C. Phelps, Susan Herbstritt, Sean P. O'Neal, Liam B. Quinn
  • Patent number: 9454187
    Abstract: A tablet type information handling system which includes a housing having one or more of the following characteristics: a holding pattern on a hard bezel and/or frame which minimizes biomechanical discomfort; a locally deformable bezel that may be used with semi-flexible tablet type information handling system such as those which include an OLED display; and, a multi-functional bezel to provide a tablet type information handling system with enhanced functionality. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the exterior portion of the bezel is molded over electro restrictive polymer for hand pressure response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Publication number: 20160216779
    Abstract: A method includes determining by a sensor of a mobile device that a first ambient sound level represents a quiet context for the mobile device, providing a audio signal to a speaker of the mobile device in response to determining that the first ambient sound level represents a quiet context, determining, by the sensor, that a second ambient sound level represents a first noisy context for the mobile device, wherein the second ambient sound level is louder than the first ambient sound level, modifying the audio signal into a beam forming audio signal in response to determining that the second ambient sound level represents the first noisy context, and providing the beam forming audio signal to the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Publication number: 20160196060
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert
  • Patent number: 9348420
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, William Dale Todd Nix
  • Patent number: 9313319
    Abstract: A method includes determining by a sensor of a mobile device that a first ambient sound level represents a quiet context for the mobile device, providing a audio signal to a speaker of the mobile device in response to determining that the first ambient sound level represents a quiet context, determining, by the sensor, that a second ambient sound level represents a first noisy context for the mobile device, wherein the second ambient sound level is louder than the first ambient sound level, modifying the audio signal into a beam forming audio signal in response to determining that the second ambient sound level represents the first noisy context, and providing the beam forming audio signal to the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Patent number: 9304599
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert
  • Publication number: 20160048167
    Abstract: A tablet type information handling system which includes a housing having one or more of the following characteristics: a holding pattern on a hard bezel and/or frame which minimizes biomechanical discomfort; a locally deformable bezel that may be used with semi-flexible tablet type information handling system such as those which include an OLED display; and, a multi-functional bezel to provide a tablet type information handling system with enhanced functionality. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the exterior portion of the bezel is molded over electro restrictive polymer for hand pressure response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Publication number: 20150346823
    Abstract: An information handling system a memory, a camera, an image analysis module, and an action module. The memory is configured to store a mapping of a plurality gestures to a plurality of operations to be performed in the information handling system. The camera is configured to detect a field of view, and to capture a movement made by an individual within the field of view. The image analysis module is configured to receive movement data from the camera, and to determine a gesture associated with the movement based on the field of view. The action module is configured to map the determined gesture to an operation of the information handling system based on the mapping of the plurality of gestures to the plurality of operations stored in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Publication number: 20150268731
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Abu Shaher Sanaullah, Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, Christophe Daguet
  • Publication number: 20150268732
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, William Dale Todd Nix
  • Publication number: 20150268812
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert
  • Publication number: 20150268739
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt o a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Abu Shaher Sanaullah, Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert, Roman J. Pacheco, Christophe Daguet
  • Publication number: 20150268730
    Abstract: Projected input and output devices adapt to a desktop environment by sensing objects at the desktop environment and altering projected light in response to the sensed objects. For instance, projection of input and output devices is altered to limit illumination against and end user's hands or other objects disposed at a projection surface. End user hand positions and motions are detected to provide gesture support for adapting a projection work space, and configurations of projected devices are stored so that an end user can rapidly recreate a projected desktop. A projector scan adjusts to limit traces across inactive portions of the display surface and to increase traces at predetermined areas, such as video windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Erin K. Walline, Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Mark R. Ligameri, Rocco Ancona, Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert
  • Publication number: 20150172446
    Abstract: A method includes determining by a sensor of a mobile device that a first ambient sound level represents a quiet context for the mobile device, providing a audio signal to a speaker of the mobile device in response to determining that the first ambient sound level represents a quiet context, determining, by the sensor, that a second ambient sound level represents a first noisy context for the mobile device, wherein the second ambient sound level is louder than the first ambient sound level, modifying the audio signal into a beam forming audio signal in response to determining that the second ambient sound level represents the first noisy context, and providing the beam forming audio signal to the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Patent number: 8971968
    Abstract: A method includes determining by a sensor of a mobile device that a first ambient sound level represents a quiet context for the mobile device, providing a audio signal to a speaker of the mobile device in response to determining that the first ambient sound level represents a quiet context, determining, by the sensor, that a second ambient sound level represents a first noisy context for the mobile device, wherein the second ambient sound level is louder than the first ambient sound level, modifying the audio signal into a beam forming audio signal in response to determining that the second ambient sound level represents the first noisy context, and providing the beam forming audio signal to the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline