Patents by Inventor Iwan Van Hende

Iwan Van Hende 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: 10536638
    Abstract: A bicycle image capturing device is provided that reduces annoying operations for changing an operation state. The bicycle image capturing device includes a controller. The controller includes a reception unit and an electronic control unit. The reception unit is configured to obtain information related to a component of a bicycle. The bicycle component is operable in at least a first state and a second state that differs from the first state. The electronic control unit is configured to control a first image capturing unit based on the information obtained by the reception unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Komemushi, Norihiko Ishizaka, Piet Deschuymer, Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20170295319
    Abstract: A bicycle image capturing device is provided that reduces annoying operations for changing an operation state. The bicycle image capturing device includes a controller. The controller includes a reception unit and an electronic control unit. The reception unit is configured to obtain information related to a component of a bicycle. The bicycle component is operable in at least a first state and a second state that differs from the first state. The electronic control unit is configured to control a first image capturing unit based on the information obtained by the reception unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Takashi KOMEMUSHI, Norihiko ISHIZAKA, Piet DESCHUYMER, Iwan Van Hende
  • Patent number: 8712684
    Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user of a personal navigation device includes receiving a selection of a length of an exercise route to be generated, and generating a first plurality of suggested exercise routes according to a current position of the personal navigation device and the selected length of the exercise route, where each of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes has a starting point and ending point substantially equal to one another and equal to the current position of the personal navigation device. The method further includes displaying the first plurality of suggested exercise routes to the user on a display of the personal navigation device, receiving, from the user, selection of a selected suggested exercise route from the first plurality of suggested exercise routes, and displaying routing instructions on the display of the personal navigation device for the selected suggested exercise route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Mitac International Corp.
    Inventor: Iwan Van Hende
  • Patent number: 8655591
    Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user of a personal navigation device includes receiving a selection of a length of an exercise route to be generated, and generating a first plurality of suggested exercise routes, each suggested exercise route of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes being generated according to a current position of the personal navigation device, one or more waypoints to be visited along the suggested exercise route, and the selected length of the exercise route, wherein each of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes has a starting point and ending point substantially equal to one another and equal to the current position of the personal navigation device. The method further includes receiving, from the user, selection of a selected suggested exercise route from the first plurality of suggested exercise routes, and displaying routing instructions for the selected suggested exercise route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Mitac International Corp.
    Inventor: Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20130304377
    Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user of a personal navigation device includes receiving a selection of a length of an exercise route to be generated, and generating a first plurality of suggested exercise routes, each suggested exercise route of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes being generated according to a current position of the personal navigation device, one or more waypoints to be visited along the suggested exercise route, and the selected length of the exercise route, wherein each of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes has a starting point and ending point substantially equal to one another and equal to the current position of the personal navigation device. The method further includes receiving, from the user, selection of a selected suggested exercise route from the first plurality of suggested exercise routes, and displaying routing instructions for the selected suggested exercise route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20130297201
    Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user of a personal navigation device includes receiving a selection of a length of an exercise route to be generated, and generating a first plurality of suggested exercise routes according to a current position of the personal navigation device and the selected length of the exercise route, where each of the first plurality of suggested exercise routes has a starting point and ending point substantially equal to one another and equal to the current position of the personal navigation device. The method further includes displaying the first plurality of suggested exercise routes to the user on a display of the personal navigation device, receiving, from the user, selection of a selected suggested exercise route from the first plurality of suggested exercise routes, and displaying routing instructions on the display of the personal navigation device for the selected suggested exercise route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Iwan Van Hende
  • Publication number: 20120143497
    Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user is disclosed. The method includes providing a database having geographic data, and receiving a plurality of input route parameters from the user, the input route parameters including a type of exercise to be performed on the exercise route. The method further includes processing the geographic data from the database and the plurality of input route parameters to define the exercise route from a starting point to an ending point, and presenting the exercise route to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Iwan Van Hende