Patents by Inventor Harry Vartanian

Harry Vartanian 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).

  • DETERMINING INDOOR LOCATION OR POSITION OF A MOBILE COMPUTER USING BUILDING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20150153450
    Abstract: A mobile computer may use building information to determine its indoor location or position. The mobile computer determines the dimensions of a room in a building using range determination or a range finder in the mobile computer. The determined dimensions of the room may be compared to the building information to locate, position, or track the mobile computer in the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • TRACKING A MOBILE COMPUTER INDOORS USING WI-FI AND MOTION SENSOR INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20150145727
    Abstract: A mobile computer may receive a bluetooth signal from a wireless sensor to determine entrance to a building. The mobile computer may track, on a floor of the building, its indoor position by utilization of a combination of Wi-Fi information and accelerometer information. The indoor position may be tracked without global positioning system (GPS) information and may be associated with a probability related accuracy value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • PROVIDING REAL-TIME, PERSONAL SERVICES BY ACCESSING COMPONENTS ON A MOBILE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150009348
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, or system for providing real-time or almost real-time personal services by accessing or using components on electronic devices is disclosed. Access or control may be given to human personal service providers to an electronic device so that certain tasks or jobs may be performed remotely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN ADAPTIVELY RESPONSIVE FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20150011248
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device having a flexible display device is disclosed. A request to retrieve information from a server over a wireless network is triggered based on flexing the flexible display device and other gestures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • MOBILE DEVICE WITH INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLABLE TACTILE SENSATIONS
    Publication number: 20150002438
    Abstract: A mobile computer configured with a multi-touch display that displays an image or video associated with adaptable tactile areas is disclosed. A controller component in coordination with the mobile computer may provide a different vibration of each of the tactile areas of the image or video. The different vibration may provide a tactile sensation in response to a multi-touch input detected by the mobile computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • PROVIDING INDOOR LOCATION OF A MOBILE COMPUTER BY COMBINING SENSOR DATA AND NETWORK RELATED INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20140368382
    Abstract: Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using combined sensor data and network related information is disclosed. Outdoor location, indoor location, and determined motion information may be combined to track the mobile computer indoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Individually controlling a tactile area of an image displayed on a multi-touch display
    Patent number: 8866766
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device that substantially individually controls tactile areas on a multi-touch display is disclosed. An image is associated with a tactile area. The tactile area may have a substantially individually programmable tactile vibration pattern. Subsequent to a rotation, the image may be automatically associated by the mobile electronic device with the substantially individually programmable tactile vibration pattern in a new tactile area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Mobile electronic device with an adaptively responsive flexible display
    Patent number: 8855727
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device having a flexible display device is disclosed. A request to retrieve information from a server over a wireless network is triggered based on flexing the flexible display device and other gestures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using a room dimension
    Patent number: 8842496
    Abstract: Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer is disclosed. Outdoor location, indoor location, and determined motion information is used to track the mobile computer indoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • PROVIDING AUGMENTED REALITY BASED ON THIRD PARTY INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20140247199
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing augmented or mixed reality environments based on other user or third party information, such as from a profile, is disclosed. Also, an apparatus and method for providing a transparent display device with adaptive transparency is disclosed. The transparent display device with adaptive transparency may be used to generate the augmented reality environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Providing augmented reality based on third party information
    Patent number: 8743244
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing augmented or mixed reality environments based on other user or third party information, such as from a profile, is disclosed. Also, an apparatus and method for providing a transparent display device with adaptive transparency is disclosed. The transparent display device with adaptive transparency may be used to generate the augmented reality environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Providing an elevated and texturized display in an electronic device
    Patent number: 8686951
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing and configuring an elevated, indented, or texturized display device is disclosed. Processes are also given involving elevated, indented, or texturized portions of a display device. By providing an elevated, indented, or texturized display device enhanced input/output functions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN ADAPTIVELY RESPONSIVE FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20140022212
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device having a flexible display device is disclosed. A request to retrieve information from a server over a wireless network is triggered based on flexing the flexible display device and other gestures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DETECT A PAPER DOCUMENT USING ONE OR MORE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20130314555
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting paper documents, books, or other objects using one or more sensors on one or more computing devices is disclosed. The one or more computing devices communicate and share information such that a paper document, book, or other object is detected and identified. Once identified, information relevant to the paper document, book, or other object is retrieved. Such an apparatus and method is disclosed to help to create a smart or interactive paper environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Mobile electronic device adaptively responsive to motion and user based controls
    Patent number: 8554286
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device that is adaptively responsive to motion and user based controls is disclosed. Displayed information on a multi-touch display is responsive to detected motion of the mobile electronic device and motion of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN ADAPTIVELY RESPONSIVE FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20130229381
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device having a flexible display device is disclosed. A request to retrieve information from a server over a wireless network is triggered based on a bending or folding of the flexible display device into a fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENSURING THE QUALITY AND PRICE OF A GOOD SOLD ONLINE
    Publication number: 20130138533
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for ensuring the quality and price of a good sold online is disclosed. In return for a small fee or purchase add-on, the quality or price of a good may be guaranteed by the online store or a third party. The small fee or purchase add-on amount is determined based on in part by a quality metric or a calculated return risk by a computer. If the buyer is not satisfied with a good purchased online, free return shipping, or some other incentive may be provided by the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using building information
    Patent number: 8395968
    Abstract: Providing indoor location, position, or tracking of a mobile computer using building information is disclosed. The mobile computer determines the dimensions of a room in a building using range determination or a range finder in the mobile computer. The determined dimensions of the room are compared to the building information to locate, position, or track the mobile computer in the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
  • Mobile electronic device adaptively responsive to advanced motion
    Patent number: 8396517
    Abstract: Providing an electronic device adaptively responsive to advance motion is disclosed. Displayed information on a multi-touch display is altered based on the electronic device detecting motion and user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: HJ Laboratories, LLC
    Inventor: Harry Vartanian
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTELLIGENT INFORMATION SEARCHING AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130031074
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing intelligent searching of information and content management that is sensitivity aware, privacy aware, or privacy protected is disclosed. Also, an apparatus and method for providing intelligent searching based on intelligent context is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: HJ LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes