Patents by Inventor Hui-Yu Chiang

Hui-Yu Chiang 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).

  • Patent number: 9218434
    Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Hui-Yu Chiang, Thanh Vinh Vuong
  • Patent number: 8612877
    Abstract: A menu and application utilizing the menu is provided that provides a sub-list of outcomes associated with a list of options directly in the menu to avoid multiple sub-menus and/or navigation through multiple screens. The menu is particularly beneficial with mobile devices where screen area is at a premium and navigation through multiple screens can be confusing. The outcomes may be folders in which an application stored on the mobile device can be moved, and/or a list of applications that can be unhidden. When moving an application into a folder, a moving mode feature is preferably initiated that enables the user to move the application within the selected folder without having to choose such an option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Hui Yu Chiang, Alen Mujkic, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott
  • Patent number: 8601370
    Abstract: A method for moving icons on a display of a mobile device, either on the display or into a folder is provided. When an icon has been selected to be moved, its appearance is altered with respect to the other icons so as to provide a visual cue to the user regarding the move and the altered icon is overlaid on the other icons as it moves thereover. The icon may be displayed with a move cursor indicating where the icon will be placed if the current position is selected. A method is also provided for creating new folders on the display using a dialog box that is configured to enable a name and icon for the folder to be chosen and/or selected. Default names and folder icons may be used and alternative icons may also be presented in the dialog box to enable a preview of the choices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Blackberry Limited
    Inventors: Hui Yu Chiang, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Alen Mujkic, Jose Jose Rojas Ealo, Julian Paas
  • Patent number: 8577420
    Abstract: A method is provided for providing a visual indicator of content existing in a play list while displaying available media items for adding to the play list. The method comprises the steps of: retrieving information related to the available media items; retrieving information related to the content existing in the play list; comparing the available media item information with the play list content information to determine items from the available media that are already included in the play list; displaying a menu showing the available media items; and displaying visual indicators next to the items in the menu of the available media that are already included in the play list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Hui-Yu Chiang, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Alen Mujkic
  • Publication number: 20120265730
    Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine SCOTT, Hui-Yu CHIANG, Thanh Vinh VUONG
  • Publication number: 20110153048
    Abstract: A method is provided for providing a visual indicator of content existing in a play list while displaying available media items for adding to the play list. The method comprises the steps of: retrieving information related to the available media items; retrieving information related to the content existing in the play list; comparing the available media item information with the play list content information to determine items from the available media that are already included in the play list; displaying a menu showing the available media items; and displaying visual indicators next to the items in the menu of the available media that are already included in the play list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Hui-Yu CHIANG, Sherryl Lee Lorraine SCOTT, Alen MUJKIC
  • Patent number: 7920901
    Abstract: A method is provided for providing a visual indicator of content existing in a play list while displaying available media items for adding to the play list. The method comprises the steps of: retrieving information related to the available media items; retrieving information related to the content existing in the play list; comparing the available media item information with the play list content information to determine items from the available media that are already included in the play list; displaying a menu showing the available media items; and displaying visual indicators next to the items in the menu of the available media that are already included in the play list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Hui-Yu Chiang, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Alen Mujkic
  • Publication number: 20110078111
    Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine SCOTT, Hui-Yu CHIANG, Thanh Vinh VUONG
  • Patent number: 7870092
    Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Hui-Yu Chiang, Thanh Vinh Vuong
  • Publication number: 20080281878
    Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Hui-Yu Chiang, Thanh Vinh Vuong
  • Publication number: 20080205205
    Abstract: A method is provided for providing a visual indicator of content existing in a play list while displaying available media items for adding to the play list. The method comprises the steps of: retrieving information related to the available media items; retrieving information related to the content existing in the play list; comparing the available media item information with the play list content information to determine items from the available media that are already included in the play list; displaying a menu showing the available media items; and displaying visual indicators next to the items in the menu of the available media that are already included in the play list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Hui-Yu Chiang, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Alen Mujkic
  • Publication number: 20080184112
    Abstract: A method for moving icons on a display of a mobile device, either on the display or into a folder is provided. When an icon has been selected to be moved, its appearance is altered with respect to the other icons so as to provide a visual cue to the user regarding the move and the altered icon is overlaid on the other icons as it moves thereover. The icon may be displayed with a move cursor indicating where the icon will be placed if the current position is selected. A method is also provided for creating new folders on the display using a dialog box that is configured to enable a name and icon for the folder to be chosen and/or selected. Default names and folder icons may be used and alternative icons may also be presented in the dialog box to enable a preview of the choices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Hui Yu Chiang, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott, Alen Mujkic, Jose Jose Rojas Ealo, Julian Paas
  • Publication number: 20080148182
    Abstract: A menu and application utilizing the menu is provided that provides a sub-list of outcomes associated with a list of options directly in the menu to avoid multiple sub-menus and/or navigation through multiple screens. The menu is particularly beneficial with mobile devices where screen area is at a premium and navigation through multiple screens can be confusing. The outcomes may be folders in which an application stored on the mobile device can be moved, and/or a list of applications that can be unhidden. When moving an application into a folder, a moving mode feature is preferably initiated that enables the user to move the application within the selected folder without having to choose such an option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Hui Yu Chiang, Alen Mujkic, Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott