Patents by Inventor Henric Jentz

Henric Jentz 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: 20160329006
    Abstract: An integrated processing and projection device adapted to rest on a supporting surface provides interactivity between users in a projected display area projected by the device on the supporting surface. The integrated processing and projection device includes a processor and a projector designed to provide a display in the display area. Various sensors enable object and gesture detection in the display area. An interactive service, provided using the device or a network connected host, enables users of companion processing devices to interact in the display area of the integrated processing and projection device using the companion devices, via an interface in the display provide by the projector. Users without companion devices can interact with users of companion devices using an interface provided in the display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Karon Weber, Federico Zannier, Lorenz Henric Jentz, Matthew James Schoenholz, Jean-Louis Villecroze, Jessica May Michaels, Terry Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20160134957
    Abstract: Devices for attaching earpiece to a user's ear are described herein. In one embodiment, an earpiece that is removably attachable to an ear of a user can include a housing that has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A transducer may be positioned, for example, at the proximal portion of the housing, and a retention member can be elastically coupled to the distal portion of the housing. The retention member and the housing can be configured to compress a portion of the user's ear therebetween in a manner that positions the proximal end portion of the housing in a vestibule of the ear adjacent an entrance to the auditory canal of the user's ear when the earpiece is attached to the user's ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Lorenz Henric Jentz, Philip Bryan, Monika Romana Wolf, Kenneth Dennis Jasinski, Kory Gunnerson, Emron Henry, Karl William Vanderbeek, Richard James Wattles
  • Publication number: 20160134141
    Abstract: A charger is described that is adapted to simultaneously charge a pair of portable devices, such as an audio input/output earpiece and a portable host device with which the audio input/output earpiece communicates wirelessly. In some cases, the charger includes spaces that are sized and shaped to receive the portable devices of the pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Lorenz Henric Jentz, Philip Bryan, Monika Romana Wolf, Kenneth Dennis Jasinski, Ishmael Adams, Emron Henry, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Richard James Wattles
  • Publication number: 20160134958
    Abstract: Sound transmission systems and devices having non-occluding earpieces are described herein. In one embodiment, an earpiece includes an enclosure configured to be positioned adjacent a user's ear and a transducer disposed in the enclosure. A tube extends from the enclosure toward the ear canal of the user's ear. The tube transmits sound generated by the transducer toward the user's ear without substantially blocking or occluding an entrance to the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas John Vernon Thompson, Lorenz Henric Jentz
  • Publication number: 20160054571
    Abstract: A headset is disclosed including optics supported on a headband by a pair of temple arm assemblies. The temple arm assemblies are positioned on either side of a wearer's head when the headset is worn. Each temple arm assembly may include one or more kinematic assemblies allowing pivotal and/or translational adjustment of the optics to optimize optical properties such as line-of-sight, pantoscopic tilt and/or eye relief. The one or more kinematic assemblies for each temple arm may have a variety of different pivots and/or slides enabling adjustment of the optics and optical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Errol Mark Tazbaz, Philip Andrew Frank, Henric Jentz, Nicolas Denhez, Paul Bosveld, Aditha May Adams, Travis Justin Hosler
  • Publication number: 20160054570
    Abstract: A headband is disclosed for supporting a head-worn device with a comfortable and non-intrusive fit. In examples, the headband includes first and second loops supporting the headband on a wearer's head, and an adjustment mechanism for tightening the first and second loops. The adjustment mechanism tightens down the loops to a desired fit, at which point further actuation of the adjustment mechanism has no effect on the loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Philip Andrew Frank, Henric Jentz, Nicolas Denhez, Travis Justin Hosler, Errol Mark Tazbaz, Aditha May Adams, William Dieter, Simon Quay
  • Publication number: 20160044981
    Abstract: A head-worn assembly is disclosed including a head-worn device supported on a headband. The headband may include a first loop positioned around the head, and possibly a second loop affixed to the first loop and positioned over the head. Weight distribution and comfort of the head-worn assembly may be optimized by mounting the head-worn device at an approximate center (front to back) of the headband, and further balancing the weight of the head-worn device (front to back) over the mounting point. The weight distribution and comfort of the head-worn assembly may be further optimized by providing several user-customizable adjustments to the head-worn assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Frank, Aditha May Adams, Henric Jentz, Errol Mark Tazbaz, Nicolas Denhez, Paul Bosveld, Travis Justin Hosler, YeongKyu Yoo
  • Publication number: 20160034249
    Abstract: Embodiments for interacting with speech input systems are provided. One example provides an electronic device including an earpiece, a speech input system, and a speechless input system. The electronic device further includes instructions executable to present requests to a user via audio outputs, and receive user inputs in response to the requests via a first input mode in which user inputs are made via the speech input system, and also receive user inputs in response to the requests via a second input mode in which responses to the requests are made via the speechless input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Austin Seungmin Lee, Oscar E. Murillo, Yuenkeen Cheong, Lorenz Henric Jentz, Lisa Stifelman, Monika R. Wolf, Christina Chen
  • Patent number: D740812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D740814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D741860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler, Andrew Hodge
  • Patent number: D748628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Bosveld, Nicolas Denhez, YeongKyu Yoo, Phil Frank, Young Duk Song, Henric Jentz, Aditha Adams, Travis Hosler
  • Patent number: D789363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Lorenz Henric Jentz, Young Duk Song, YeongKyu Yoo, Nicolas Denhez