Patents by Inventor Felix G. Andrew

Felix G. Andrew 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).

  • Connectivity notification displaying path to connection
    Patent number: 7369850
    Abstract: A system and method in a connectivity user interface of a mobile device that enables a user to inspect and select a connection from among available network connections and methods of connecting. If the user alternatively wants a connection to be automatically selected by the device, the connectivity user interface allows the user to verify the connection that will be made when required. An easily accessible connectivity dialog displays configured connections, and connection data. Before a connection is established, the connection data may describe a type of connection, such as the telephone number for a dial-up connection. After a connection is established, the connection data may describe the connection's status, such as the amount of time the connection has been in use. A link in the connectivity user interface enables the user to efficiently configure or reconfigure a connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Felix G. Andrew, Shawn Brown, Justin Maguire, Chad Whitney, Zeke Koch, Ray Sun
  • Connectivity notification displaying path to connection
    Publication number: 20040204133
    Abstract: A system and method in a connectivity user interface of a mobile device that enables a user to inspect and select a connection from among available network connections and methods of connecting. If the user alternatively wants a connection to be automatically selected by the device, the connectivity user interface allows the user to verify the connection that will be made when required. An easily accessible connectivity dialog displays configured connections, and connection data. Before a connection is established, the connection data may describe a type of connection, such as the telephone number for a dial-up connection. After a connection is established, the connection data may describe the connection's status, such as the amount of time the connection has been in use. A link in the connectivity user interface enables the user to efficiently configure or reconfigure a connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Felix G. Andrew, Shawn Brown, Justin Maguire, Chad Whitney, Zeke Koch, Ray Sun