Patents by Inventor Heino Wendelrup
Heino Wendelrup 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: 11518328Abstract: A protective system is provided including an airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident, including a control unit and a communication interface. The protective system further includes an external device having a communication interface. The communication interface of the airbag system is configured to communicate with the external device using wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: HÖVDING SVERIGE ABInventor: Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 11510450Abstract: An airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident is provided. The system including an airbag adapted for inflation upon an accident occurring during an intended activity, at least one sensor configured to measure movements of the airbag system, and thus indirect the movements of the user and a control unit configured to determine if the user is in a first activity state not corresponding to the intended activity by processing the output from the at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: HÖVDING SVERIGE ABInventor: Heino Wendelrup
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Publication number: 20220132969Abstract: A method for alerting a user of a wearable airbag system. The method includes the steps of ensuring that the airbag system is active, checking the current location of the airbag system, calling a server storing a plurality of locations, each location being associated with an increased risk for an accident, and if the current location of the airbag system is close to a stored location, further performing a step of alerting the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventor: Heino WENDELRUP
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Publication number: 20220061446Abstract: An airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident is provided, including an airbag arranged as a collar. The collar includes a first fastening body and a second fastening body. The first fastening body has at least one magnet arranged near at least one sensor, and the second fastening body includes a shield operable to magnetically shield the at least one sensor from the at least one magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventor: Heino WENDELRUP
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Publication number: 20200154813Abstract: An airbag system including an airbag and a detachable shell enclosing the airbag when the airbag is in a non-inflated state, and at least one size adjustment mechanism. Further, an inflatable helmet having such airbag system, and an item of apparel having such airbag system are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Heino WENDELRUP
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Publication number: 20200154814Abstract: An airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident is provided. The system including an airbag adapted for inflation upon an accident occurring during an intended activity, at least one sensor configured to measure movements of the airbag system, and thus indirect the movements of the user and a control unit configured to determine if the user is in a first activity state not corresponding to the intended activity by processing the output from the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Heino WENDELRUP
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Publication number: 20200139913Abstract: A protective system is provided including an airbag system for protecting a body part of a user in case of an accident, including a control unit and a communication interface. The protective system further includes an external device having a communication interface. The communication interface of the airbag system is configured to communicate with the external device using wireless communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Heino WENDELRUP
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Patent number: 9615243Abstract: The invention is directed to configuring a mobile device. An exemplary method comprises: connecting, using the mobile device, to a first network; requesting, using the mobile device, a list of subscription options from the first network, wherein the list of subscription options comprises a subscription option associated with a second network different from the first network; selecting, using the mobile device, the subscription option associated with the second network; downloading, using the mobile device, a communication application associated with the selected subscription option; terminating, using the mobile device, the connection to the first network; and connecting, using the mobile device, to the second network using the communication application.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications Inc.Inventors: Anders Mellqvist, Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 9460323Abstract: A tag includes a communication interface that is configured to receive and transmit wireless transmissions, a movement detector and a digital logic circuit configured to perform operations. The operations may include broadcasting wireless transmissions comprising a tag ID of the tag from the communication interface according to a transmission pattern. A stationary movement pattern of the tag may be detected with the movement detector. The operations may further include adjusting the transmission pattern responsive to detecting the stationary movement pattern. A confirmation from a computing device indicating that information for the tag ID has been received by a server tracking the tag. The adjustment to the transmission pattern may also be responsive to receiving the confirmation. The tag broadcasts wireless transmissions according to the adjusted transmission pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications Inc.Inventors: Philip Sandell, Lars Nord, Heino Wendelrup
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Publication number: 20160262007Abstract: The invention is directed to configuring a mobile device. An exemplary method comprises: connecting, using the mobile device, to a first network; requesting, using the mobile device, a list of subscription options from the first network, wherein the list of subscription options comprises a subscription option associated with a second network different from the first network; selecting, using the mobile device, the subscription option associated with the second network; downloading, using the mobile device, a communication application associated with the selected subscription option; terminating, using the mobile device, the connection to the first network; and connecting, using the mobile device, to the second network using the communication application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Anders Mellqvist, Heino Wendelrup
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Publication number: 20150371068Abstract: A tag includes a communication interface that is configured to receive and transmit wireless transmissions, a movement detector and a digital logic circuit configured to perform operations. The operations may include broadcasting wireless transmissions comprising a tag ID of the tag from the communication interface according to a transmission pattern. A stationary movement pattern of the tag may be detected with the movement detector. The operations may further include adjusting the transmission pattern responsive to detecting the stationary movement pattern. A confirmation from a computing device indicating that information for the tag ID has been received by a server tracking the tag. The adjustment to the transmission pattern may also be responsive to receiving the confirmation, The tag broadcasts wireless transmissions according to the adjusted transmission pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Philip Sandell, Lars Nord, Heino Wendelrup
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Publication number: 20120266191Abstract: A method and system that makes use of social networking data and/or sensor data gathered from personal mobile radio terminal-based sensors (36-48) and/or advertisement display (14) based sensors to select and to serve relevant messages to render to a group of individuals. The messages are chosen to maximize the impact the messages will have on the target audience based on the likes/dislikes of the crowd, any mood the individuals may be experiencing, or any other relevant data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AB (A company of Sweden)Inventors: Magnus Abrahamsson, Kåre Agardh, Gunnar Klinghult, Magnus Midholt, Claes Nilsson, Magnus Persson, Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 8271022Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option. The wireless device may include a media player; a radio signal receiver system configured to receive media signals; a controller comprising a memory comprising a list of different media options, indicating media items the user is interested in taking part of and a media scanner configured to scan the radio signal receiver system to detect media content associated with the media options; a user input interface to select one media item currently indicted as detected; and a media selector configured to pass received media signals relating to the selected media item to the media player.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: Tomas Wassingbo, Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 8209434Abstract: A server receives a request for transfer or streaming of a data file sent in the local network from a portable communication device. The server provides the portable communication device with an identifier allowing the data file to be located on the server via a wide area network and transfers or streams the file over the local network to the portable communication device.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: Heino Wendelrup, Magnus Jendbro
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Publication number: 20120110626Abstract: Systems and methods of managing memory usage on a computing device include obtaining a data file having a first quality and a first file size. A modified quality data file is automatically generated from the obtained data file responsive to obtaining the data file. The modified quality data file has a second quality and a second file size, the second file size being less than the first file size. The modified quality data file is automatically stored on a memory of the computing device and the obtained data file is automatically transferred to a storage device remote from the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 7698302Abstract: A method of recommending new media to a user based on various information stored and/or collected by, for example, a mobile phone is provided. More particularly, the invention provides a method of recommending new media based on information such as, for example, the content of sent and received text messages, previously viewed sound and/or video clips, location, content of emails, environmental information such as temperature or pressure, etc. Accordingly, the invention facilitates the use of information generated by a user during use of a mobile phone for recommending media to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: Heino Wendelrup
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Publication number: 20100070385Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option. The wireless device may include a media player; a radio signal receiver system configured to receive media signals; a controller comprising a memory comprising a list of different media options, indicating media items the user is interested in taking part of and a media scanner configured to scan the radio signal receiver system to detect media content associated with the media options; a user input interface to select one media item currently indicted as detected; and a media selector configured to pass received media signals relating to the selected media item to the media player.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventors: Tomas Karl-Axel WÄSSINGBO, Heino WENDELRUP
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Patent number: 7623502Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option in a media player, comprising the steps of: providing a list of different media options, where each option includes a media channel or item; selecting a media channel or item to present; scanning a plurality of different types of radio signal bearers for detecting access of the selected media channel or item; selecting one of said different types of bearers in accordance with stored selection criteria; presenting the media channel or item as received over the selected bearer.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: Tomas Wässingbo, Heino Wendelrup
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Patent number: 7382270Abstract: An apparatus supporting both identification of a battery type and communications over an interface between a battery and an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a processor for communicating with communications circuitry of the battery. Identification circuitry associated with the processor enables a determination of the type of battery with which the electronic device is connected. If a “smart” battery capable of carrying out serial communications with the electronic device is connected, the electronic device further provides means for carrying out communications between the processor and the communication circuitry of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)Inventors: Heino Wendelrup, Magnus Hansson
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Publication number: 20080091722Abstract: A method of recommending new media to a user based on various information stored and/or collected by, for example, a mobile phone is provided. More particularly, the invention provides a method of recommending new media based on information such as, for example, the content of sent and received text messages, previously viewed sound and/or video clips, location, content of emails, environmental information such as temperature or pressure, etc. Accordingly, the invention facilitates the use of information generated by a user during use of a mobile phone for recommending media to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventor: Heino Wendelrup