Patents by Inventor Frank J. Wroblewski

Frank J. Wroblewski 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).

  • Graphical cursor navigation methods
    Patent number: 7484184
    Abstract: A method for actuating a button on a graphical user interface (GUI) is disclosed. The method includes navigating a graphical cursor corresponding to an input device onto the button, activating a fence around a border of the button if the navigation occurs via a pre-defined portion of the border and navigating the graphical cursor away from the button via a pre-defined area of the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank J. Wroblewski
  • Scaling and Layout Methods and Systems for Handling One-To-Many Objects
    Publication number: 20080235735
    Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide layout structures and methods for user interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Frank J. Wroblewski
  • Pointing capability and associated user interface elements for television user interfaces
    Publication number: 20080222675
    Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Negar Moshiri, Frank J. Wroblewski, William J. Napier, Frank A. Hunleth, Daniel S. Simpkins, Kevin M. Conroy, Peter Wood, Neel Goyal, Jason Witenstein-Weaver, Adam Mark, Scott Anthony Stanchfield
  • Scaling and layout methods and systems for handling one-to-many objects
    Patent number: 7386806
    Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide layout structures and methods for user interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank J. Wroblewski
  • Control framework with a zoomable graphical user interface for organizing, selecting and launching media items
    Publication number: 20040268393
    Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Frank A. Hunleth, Negar Moshiri, William J. Napier, Daniel S. Simpkins, Frank J. Wroblewski
  • Systems and methods for resolution consistent semantic zooming
    Publication number: 20040252119
    Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Frank A. Hunleth, Negar Moshiri, William J. Napier, Daniel S. Simpkins, Frank J. Wroblewski