Patents by Inventor Ilan Geller
Ilan Geller 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: 11899855Abstract: The disclosure herein describes changing a mode of operation of a computing device using signals from a pen device. The pen device obtains gesture input data from at least one sensor of the pen device and the obtained gesture input data is compared to at least one gesture pattern. Based on the gesture input data matching the at least one gesture pattern, the pen device transitions to an active state. The pen device detects, via an electrostatic communication channel, an uplink signal from the computing device and sends a signal to change a mode of operation of the computing device by at least one of a network interface or a communication channel, other than the electrostatic communication channel. Changing modes of operation of a computing device provides a flexible, stream-lined way to enhance the user experience of using a computing device with a pen device (e.g., performing an initial pairing process).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ilan Geller, Nadav Linenberg, Eran Arbel, Uri Ron, Amir Zyskind
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Publication number: 20230350514Abstract: An apparatus and method for compensating the effect of a contact by a hand or other body part of a user with a touch screen of a host device while holding an input device on the strength of a capacitively coupled uplink signal provided to the input device (e.g. stylus) by the host device. The compensation is achieved by applying an antiphase signal on a selective contact area (e.g. under a palm area), to increase an overall induced signal collected by the input device from digitizer-to-pen and palm-to-pen paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Eliyahu BAREL, Arie Yehuda GUR, Ilan GELLER
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Publication number: 20230333676Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Arie GUR, Amir ZYSKIND, Ilan GELLER
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Patent number: 11670064Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: Arie Gur, Amir Zyskind, Ilan Geller
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Publication number: 20220155885Abstract: The disclosure herein describes changing a mode of operation of a computing device using signals from a pen device. The pen device obtains gesture input data from at least one sensor of the pen device and the obtained gesture input data is compared to at least one gesture pattern. Based on the gesture input data matching the at least one gesture pattern, the pen device transitions to an active state. The pen device detects, via an electrostatic communication channel, an uplink signal from the computing device and sends a signal to change a mode of operation of the computing device by at least one of a network interface or a communication channel, other than the electrostatic communication channel. Changing modes of operation of a computing device provides a flexible, stream-lined way to enhance the user experience of using a computing device with a pen device (e.g., performing an initial pairing process).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Ilan GELLER, Nadav LINENBERG, Eran ARBEL, Uri RON, Amir ZYSKIND
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Publication number: 20220084302Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Arie GUR, Amir ZYSKIND, Ilan GELLER
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Patent number: 11269428Abstract: The disclosure herein describes changing a mode of operation of a computing device using signals from a pen device. The pen device obtains gesture input data from at least one sensor of the pen device and the obtained gesture input data is compared to at least one gesture pattern. Based on the gesture input data matching the at least one gesture pattern, the pen device transitions to an active state. The pen device detects, via an electrostatic communication channel, an uplink signal from the computing device and sends a signal to change a mode of operation of the computing device by at least one of a network interface or a communication channel, other than the electrostatic communication channel. Changing modes of operation of a computing device provides a flexible, stream-lined way to enhance the user experience of using a computing device with a pen device (e.g., performing an initial pairing process).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ilan Geller, Nadav Linenberg, Eran Arbel, Uri Ron, Amir Zyskind
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Patent number: 11204655Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Arie Gur, Amir Zyskind, Ilan Geller
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Publication number: 20200333890Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Arie GUR, Amir ZYSKIND, Ilan GELLER
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Patent number: 10739875Abstract: A method includes detecting presence of a handheld device in proximity of a touch enabled device and negotiating communication capabilities between the handheld device and a digitizer system of the touch enabled device. At least one of the handheld device and the digitizer system is configured to match a defined communication capability of the other of the at least one of the handheld device and digitizer system. Input from the handheld device is tracked via an electrostatic communication channel between the handheld device and the digitizer system based on the defined communication configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Arie Gur, Amir Zyskind, Ilan Geller
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Patent number: 10606401Abstract: A mechanical keyboard for use on a touch screen comprises an individually and resiliently depressible key and a network of electrical conductors. They key includes a user-facing outer portion and a screen-facing, electrically conductive inner portion, the inner portion being configured to approach the touch screen during depression of the key. The network of electrical conductors is configured to conduct a drive signal to the inner portion of the key, the drive signal being received, during the depression of the key, at a locus of touch screen directly beneath the key.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Eliyahu Barel, Amir Zyskind, Ilan Geller
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Publication number: 20200081560Abstract: The disclosure herein describes changing a mode of operation of a computing device using signals from a pen device. The pen device obtains gesture input data from at least one sensor of the pen device and the obtained gesture input data is compared to at least one gesture pattern. Based on the gesture input data matching the at least one gesture pattern, the pen device transitions to an active state. The pen device detects, via an electrostatic communication channel, an uplink signal from the computing device and sends a signal to change a mode of operation of the computing device by at least one of a network interface or a communication channel, other than the electrostatic communication channel. Changing modes of operation of a computing device provides a flexible, stream-lined way to enhance the user experience of using a computing device with a pen device (e.g., performing an initial pairing process).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Ilan GELLER, Nadav LINENBERG, Eran ARBEL, Uri RON, Amir ZYSKIND
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Patent number: 10579168Abstract: A circuit, includes a first node, a positive voltage generator electrically connected to the first node, a negative voltage generator electrically connected to the first node in parallel with the positive voltage generator, a second node, an electrical connector electrically connecting the first node to the second node, a first light emitting diode (LED) electrically intermediate the second node and ground, and a second LED electrically intermediate the second node and ground in parallel with the first LED. The first LED is configured to activate based on the negative voltage generator supplying a negative voltage to the second node via the first node. The second LED is configured to activate based on the positive voltage generator supplying a positive voltage to the second node via the first node.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Ahia Peretz, Ilan Geller, Vadim Mishalov
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Publication number: 20200026387Abstract: A mechanical keyboard for use on a touch screen comprises an individually and resiliently depressible key and a network of electrical conductors. They key includes a user-facing outer portion and a screen-facing, electrically conductive inner portion, the inner portion being configured to approach the touch screen during depression of the key. The network of electrical conductors is configured to conduct a drive signal to the inner portion of the key, the drive signal being received, during the depression of the key, at a locus of touch screen directly beneath the key.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eliyahu BAREL, Amir ZYSKIND, Ilan GELLER
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Patent number: 10488982Abstract: A system includes a display integrated with a digitizer sensor, a handheld device configured to transmit a signal to the digitizer sensor based on a defined protocol, a power supply and a controller. The controller is configured to sample output from the digitizer sensor, detect parameters characterizing noise from at least one of the display and the power supply, characterize a noise environment on the digitizer sensor based on the parameters detected and provide instructions to alter a transmission protocol of the handheld device based on the noise environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Arie Gur, Ilan Geller, Amir Zyskind
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Patent number: 10455115Abstract: The presently disclosed technology uses predefined handwriting characteristics to create and/or refine a stylus position interpolation function over time to provide more accurate and adaptive renderings of the user's handwriting on a touch screen. As the presently disclosed technology is performed on a specific device and uses data collected from one or more specific users, it adapts the stylus position interpolation function for any device-specific or user-specific variations. Further, as the stylus position interpolation function adapts iteratively over time, it may not converge and continues to adapt as the device ages, the user's habits change, or identify of the user changes, and environmental conditions of the device change.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Amir Zyskind, Jonathan Westhues, Ilan Geller, On Haran
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Publication number: 20180338065Abstract: The presently disclosed technology uses predefined handwriting characteristics to create and/or refine a stylus position interpolation function over time to provide more accurate and adaptive renderings of the user's handwriting on a touch screen. As the presently disclosed technology is performed on a specific device and uses data collected from one or more specific users, it adapts the stylus position interpolation function for any device-specific or user-specific variations. Further, as the stylus position interpolation function adapts iteratively over time, it may not converge and continues to adapt as the device ages, the user's habits change, or identify of the user changes, and environmental conditions of the device change.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Amir ZYSKIND, Jonathan WESTHUES, Ilan GELLER, On HARAN
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Publication number: 20180284910Abstract: A circuit, includes a first node, a positive voltage generator electrically connected to the first node, a negative voltage generator electrically connected to the first node in parallel with the positive voltage generator, a second node, an electrical connector electrically connecting the first node to the second node, a first light emitting diode (LED) electrically intermediate the second node and ground, and a second LED electrically intermediate the second node and ground in parallel with the first LED. The first LED is configured to activate based on the negative voltage generator supplying a negative voltage to the second node via the first node. The second LED is configured to activate based on the positive voltage generator supplying a positive voltage to the second node via the first node.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ahia Peretz, Ilan Geller, Vadim Mishalov
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Patent number: 9971422Abstract: A digitizer system includes a stylus comprising a plurality of transmitters for transmitting signals, wherein each of the plurality of transmitters are distanced from one another by a defined distance, a digitizer sensor operable for sensing signals transmitted by the plurality of transmitters, and circuitry associated with the digitizer sensor for tracking a projected location on the digitizer sensor of each of the plurality of transmitters based on the signals sensed, and for tracking a geometric relationship between the projected locations.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ilan Geller, Yuval Stern, Alex Kalmanovich
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Patent number: 9965057Abstract: A method includes generating a first signal type and a second signal type in a handheld device and transmitting both the first signal type and the second signal type in a transmission cycle of the handheld device. The first signal type and the second signal type are different in at least one of frequency or modulation and are defined to include a same information related to the handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Arie Gur, Amir Zyskind, Ilan Geller