Patents by Inventor James Carl Infanti
James Carl Infanti 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: 9807242Abstract: A unitary handheld portable module includes a keypad for entering data and a display for displaying data. A base module is configured to be coupled with and communicate through a telephone line and includes a keypad for dialing a telephone number and a display for displaying information. The portable and base modules are configured to have a mounted configuration in which the portable module is removably mounted on the base module and covers the base module's display, and the modules communicate with each other for the portable module's display to display information relating to operation of the base module.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jessica L. Postma, Mihal Lazaridis, Jason Tyler Griffin, James Carl Infanti
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Publication number: 20150381811Abstract: A unitary handheld portable module includes a keypad for entering data and a display for displaying data. A base module is configured to be coupled with and communicate through a telephone line and includes a keypad for dialing a telephone number and a display for displaying information. The portable and base modules are configured to have a mounted configuration in which the portable module is removably mounted on the base module and covers the base module's display, and the modules communicate with each other for the portable module's display to display information relating to operation of the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Jessica L. Postma, Mihal Lazaridis, Jason Tyler Griffin, James Carl Infanti
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Patent number: 9131532Abstract: A unitary handheld portable module includes a keypad for entering data and a display for displaying data. A base module is configured to be coupled with and communicate through a telephone line and includes a keypad for dialing a telephone number and a display for displaying information. The portable and base modules are configured to have a mounted configuration in which the portable module is removably mounted on the base module and covers the base module's display, and the modules communicate with each other for the portable module's display to display information relating to operation of the base module.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jessica L. Postma, Jason Tyler Griffin, James Carl Infanti, Mihal Lazaridis
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Patent number: 8660607Abstract: Method, system, and device for remote operation of a wireless communication device. The method for remote operation of a wireless communication device using an accessory involves establishing a communication channel between the accessory and the wireless communication device, providing output to a user on the accessory, receiving user input on the accessory, processing the user input and generating control signals for transmission to the wireless communication device to initiate one or more actions on the wireless communication device. The accessory comprises a touchscreen for presenting information to a user and receiving user input. The accessory may optionally be a hinged accessory with a dual touchscreen.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Carl Infanti, Timothy Herbert Kyowski, Sherry Marie O'Brien, Ming-Lun Dave Ma
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Patent number: 8649820Abstract: UICCs are disclosed herein. An example UICC includes a body a body having a height between approximately 10.9 millimeters and 11.1 millimeters and a width between approximately 8.9 millimeters and 9.1 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Sheldon Terry Schwandt, Farzin Dehmoubed, James Carl Infanti, James Randolph Winter Lepp, Oleg Los
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Patent number: 8596805Abstract: A light-collecting accessory for an electronic device includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. The housing can form an opening adapted to receive the electronic device. A light guide is communicatively coupled to the housing. The light guide can have a first end and a second end. The first end can be communicatively coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The second end can be communicatively coupled to the inner surface of the housing. In the event the electronic device resides in the opening of the housing, light emitted from the electronic device passes from the second end of the light guide to the first end of the light guide.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Carl Infanti, Archer Chi Kwong Wun, William Stephen Steinhoff
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Publication number: 20130281153Abstract: A unitary handheld portable module includes a keypad for entering data and a display for displaying data. A base module is configured to be coupled with and communicate through a telephone line and includes a keypad for dialing a telephone number and a display for displaying information. The portable and base modules are configured to have a mounted configuration in which the portable module is removably mounted on the base module and covers the base module's display, and the modules communicate with each other for the portable module's display to display information relating to operation of the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Jessica L. Postma, Jason Tyler Griffin, James Carl Infanti, Mihal Lazaridis
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Patent number: 8556303Abstract: An apparatus secures a cover onto a housing of a portable electronic device. The apparatus has a first latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a first hinge, so that in a first rotational position, the first latch contacts a first catch on the housing and in a second rotational position, the first latch is remote from the first catch. A second latch assembly has a second latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a second hinge, so that in one rotational position, the second latch contacts a second catch on the housing and in another rotational position, the second latch is remote from the second catch. By squeezing the first and second latches between two fingers, a user is able to disengage those latches from the catches and remove the cover from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Vijai Rajagopal, James Carl Infanti, Timothy Herbert Kyowski
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Patent number: 8483771Abstract: An actuator assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The actuator assembly includes a support tray formed of a conductive metal and defining an aperture extending through the support tray. A seat surrounds the aperture and supports an actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric element adhered to a metal substrate larger than the piezoelectric element. The metal substrate bends when the piezoelectric element contracts and expands in response to changes in the charge of the piezoelectric element. An insulator is disposed between the metal substrate and the support tray which electrically insulates the substrate from the metal substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: James Carl Infanti, Firmansyah Kuncoko Sulem, Kyung Won Park
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Patent number: 8472932Abstract: A unitary handheld portable module includes a keypad for entering data and a display for displaying data. A base module is configured to be coupled with and communicate through a telephone line and includes a keypad for dialing a telephone number and a display for displaying information. The portable and base modules are configured to have a mounted configuration in which the portable module is removably mounted on the base module and covers the base module's display, and the modules communicate with each other for the portable module's display to display information relating to operation of the base module.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Jessica L. Postma, Jason Tyler Griffin, James Carl Infanti, Mihal Lazaridis
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Publication number: 20130116009Abstract: UICCs are disclosed herein. An example UICC includes a body a body having a height between approximately 10.9 millimeters and 11.1 millimeters and a width between approximately 8.9 millimeters and 9.1 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Sheldon Terry Schwandt, Farzin Dehmoubed, James Carl Infanti, James Randolph Winter Lepp, Oleg Los
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Patent number: 8437813Abstract: A wireless communication device has a docking cavity, a short-range transceiver, and a long-range transceiver for long-range wireless communication with a wireless network. A wireless communication module includes a speaker and a microphone, and a short-range transceiver for short-range wireless communication with the device's short-range transceiver. The module is configured to operate in first and second modes. In the first mode, the module is separated from the communication device. In the second mode, the module is mounted in the cavity. In both modes, communication between a user and the network is conducted through the module's microphone and speaker, both short-range transceivers and the long-range transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Mihal Lazaridis, James Carl Infanti, Peter J. Edmonson
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Publication number: 20120314421Abstract: A light-collecting accessory for an electronic device includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. The housing can form an opening adapted to receive the electronic device. A light guide is communicatively coupled to the housing. The light guide can have a first end and a second end. The first end can be communicatively coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The second end can be communicatively coupled to the inner surface of the housing. In the event the electronic device resides in the opening of the housing, light emitted from the electronic device passes from the second end of the light guide to the first end of the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: James Carl Infanti, Archer Chi Kwong Wun, William Stephen Steinhoff
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Patent number: 8297666Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cover over an opening defined in a housing of a portable electronic device includes a pair of latches along opposite edges of the cover. Each latch assembly has a cap affixed to the cover and partially housing a latch that is slideable therein. Each latch is biased by a separate spring into a first position, at which a tab on that latch projects from the cap and engages the housing. An actuator on each latch extends outside the respective cap for engagement by a user to slide the latch into a second position in which the associated tab is retracted from engaging the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Vijai Rajagopal, James Carl Infanti, Timothy Herbert Kyowski
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Publication number: 20120188194Abstract: A spring component used in an electronic device provides a preload force used to urge a touch input component against a force transducer. The spring also provides an electrostatic grounding between the touch input component and other components of the electronic device. The use of the spring in an electronic device achieves both grounding and preloading and provides improvements in touch sensitive electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Firmansyah Kuncoko Sulem, James Carl Infanti
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Patent number: 8229515Abstract: A wireless communication device has a docking cavity, a short-range transceiver, and a long-range transceiver for long-range wireless communication with a wireless network. A wireless communication module includes a speaker and a microphone, and a short-range transceiver for short-range wireless communication with the device's short-range transceiver. The module is configured to operate in first and second modes. In the first mode, the module is separated from the communication device. In the second mode, the module is mounted in the cavity. In both modes, communication between a user and the network is conducted through the module's microphone and speaker, both short-range transceivers and the long-range transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Mihal Lazaridis, James Carl Infanti, Peter J. Edmonson
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Publication number: 20120164956Abstract: Method, system, and device for remote operation of a wireless communication device. The method for remote operation of a wireless communication device using an accessory involves establishing a communication channel between the accessory and the wireless communication device, providing output to a user on the accessory, receiving user input on the accessory, processing the user input and generating control signals for transmission to the wireless communication device to initiate one or more actions on the wireless communication device. The accessory comprises a touchscreen for presenting information to a user and receiving user input. The accessory may optionally be a hinged accessory with a dual touchscreen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: James Carl INFANTI, Timothy Herbert KYOWSKI, Sherry Marie O'BRIEN, Ming-Lun Dave MA
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Publication number: 20120040721Abstract: An actuator assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The actuator assembly includes a support tray formed of a conductive metal and defining an aperture extending through the support tray. A seat surrounds the aperture and supports an actuator. The actuator includes a piezoelectric element adhered to a metal substrate larger than the piezoelectric element. The metal substrate bends when the piezoelectric element contracts and expands in response to changes in the charge of the piezoelectric element. An insulator is disposed between the metal substrate and the support tray which electrically insulates the substrate from the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: James Carl Infanti, Firmansyah Kuncoko Sulem, Kyung Won Park
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Publication number: 20110042970Abstract: An apparatus secures a cover onto a housing of a portable electronic device. The apparatus has a first latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a first hinge, so that in a first rotational position, the first latch contacts a first catch on the housing and in a second rotational position, the first latch is remote from the first catch. A second latch assembly has a second latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a second hinge, so that in one rotational position, the second latch contacts a second catch on the housing and in another rotational position, the second latch is remote from the second catch. By squeezing the first and second latches between two fingers, a user is able to disengage those latches from the catches and remove the cover from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Vijai Rajagopal, James Carl Infanti, Timothy Herbert Kyowski
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Publication number: 20100244464Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cover over an opening defined in a housing of a portable electronic device includes a pair of latches along opposite edges of the cover. Each latch assembly has a cap affixed to the cover and partially housing a latch that is slideable therein. Each latch is biased by a separate spring into a first position, at which a tab on that latch projects from the cap and engages the housing. An actuator on each latch extends outside the respective cap for engagement by a user to slide the latch into a second position in which the associated tab is retracted from engaging the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Vijai Rajagopal, James Carl Infanti, Timothy Herbert Kyowski