Patents by Inventor James E. Orr
James E. Orr 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: 20240127011Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for managing (e.g., tracking or detecting the presence or absence of) physical cards stored in a physical wallet. In particular, the techniques set forth a smart wallet configured to detect the physical cards stored therein, as well as a smart card configured to be inserted into a traditional wallet and to detect the physical cards stored therein. The smart wallet/smart card can be configured to, upon detecting a change to physical cards stored in the smart wallet/traditional wallet, gather information associated with the physical cards and store the information into a memory of the smart wallet/smart card. The smart wallet/smart card can, upon being communicably coupled to a wireless device, transmit the information to the wireless device. Subsequently, the wireless device can output a notification indicating any missing physical cards as well as provide remedial options.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Joel N. RUSCHER, Amrith V. RAM, James E. ORR, Travis J. MCQUEEN, Jack ERDOZAIN, JR.
-
Patent number: 9274579Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Patent number: 9215472Abstract: A block processing pipeline that includes a software pipeline and a hardware pipeline that run in parallel. The software pipeline runs at least one block ahead of the hardware pipeline. The stages of the pipeline may each include a hardware pipeline component that performs one or more operations on a current block at the stage. At least one stage of the pipeline may also include a software pipeline component that determines a configuration for the hardware component at the stage of the pipeline for processing a next block while the hardware component is processing the current block. The software pipeline component may determine the configuration according to information related to the next block obtained from an upstream stage of the pipeline. The software pipeline component may also obtain and use information related to a block that was previously processed at the stage.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: James E. Orr, Timothy John Millet, Joseph J. Cheng, Nitin Bhargava, Guy Cote
-
Publication number: 20150092854Abstract: A block processing pipeline that includes a software pipeline and a hardware pipeline that run in parallel. The software pipeline runs at least one block ahead of the hardware pipeline. The stages of the pipeline may each include a hardware pipeline component that performs one or more operations on a current block at the stage. At least one stage of the pipeline may also include a software pipeline component that determines a configuration for the hardware component at the stage of the pipeline for processing a next block while the hardware component is processing the current block. The software pipeline component may determine the configuration according to information related to the next block obtained from an upstream stage of the pipeline. The software pipeline component may also obtain and use information related to a block that was previously processed at the stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: James E. Orr, Timothy John Millet, Joseph J. Cheng, Nitin Bhargava, Guy Cote
-
Publication number: 20140344615Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Publication number: 20140225835Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide increased control of backlit keys for a keyboard. Some embodiments may include controllers within the keyboard that are capable of dynamically programming illumination of the keyboard based upon interaction, where each key of the keyboard may be individually programmed in a dynamic manner. For example, a spell checking function may be executing on a computer system, and as the user types various words, the keyboard may dynamically program the illumination of keyboard controllers such that the next letter of the word being typed is illuminated by the keyboard. Also, different keyboard illumination schemes may be generated based upon mouse movements by the user and/or based upon which application is currently executing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Alex J. Crumlin, Nicholas Vincent King, Duncan Kerr, Chris Ligtenberg, James E. Orr, IV
-
Patent number: 8683190Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Patent number: 8516238Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Patent number: 8378972Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide increased control of backlit keys for a keyboard. Some embodiments may include controllers within the keyboard that are capable of dynamically programming illumination of the keyboard based upon interaction, where each key of the keyboard may be individually programmed in a dynamic manner. For example, a spell checking function may be executing on a computer system, and as the user types various words, the keyboard may dynamically program the illumination of keyboard controllers such that the next letter of the word being typed is illuminated by the keyboard. Also, different keyboard illumination schemes may be generated based upon mouse movements by the user and/or based upon which application is currently executing.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Alex J. Crumlin, Nicholas Vincent King, Duncan Kerr, Chris Ligtenberg, James E. Orr, IV
-
Publication number: 20120233489Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Publication number: 20120000705Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: William P. Cornelius, William O. Ferry, James E. Orr
-
Publication number: 20100302169Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide increased control of backlit keys for a keyboard. Some embodiments may include controllers within the keyboard that are capable of dynamically programming illumination of the keyboard based upon interaction, where each key of the keyboard may be individually programmed in a dynamic manner. For example, a spell checking function may be executing on a computer system, and as the user types various words, the keyboard may dynamically program the illumination of keyboard controllers such that the next letter of the word being typed is illuminated by the keyboard. Also, different keyboard illumination schemes may be generated based upon mouse movements by the user and/or based upon which application is currently executing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Alex J. Crumlin, Nicholas Vincent King, Duncan Kerr, Chris Ligtenberg, James E. Orr, IV
-
Publication number: 20100306683Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide user interface behaviors for input devices with individually controlled illuminated input elements. Some embodiments may include receiving a request for input device lighting from a program, determining illumination information for light sources coupled to input elements of an input device based on the request, and dynamically controlling illumination of the light sources based on the illumination information. The illumination information may include brightness, color, and/or duration. The input device may constitute a keyboard with individually controlled illuminated keys. In some embodiments, the illumination may present information related to the program, functionality of input elements, and/or notifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Alex J. Crumlin, Nicholas Vincent King, Duncan Kerr, James E. Orr, IV
-
Patent number: 4842569Abstract: A torque transmission apparatus having an infinitely variable gear ratio particularly suited for use as a bicycle transmission. The apparatus may be mounted on conventional bicycles and replaces the usual derailleur mechanism. A novel means is used to effect the gear changes which requires less force than previous devices. All force transmitting components of the apparatus are mechanically engaged without relying on friction which eliminates any possibility of slippage within the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1987Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: Recreational Accessoried CorporationInventor: James E. Orr
-
Patent number: 4218118Abstract: A slide viewing apparatus having an enclosure with a projection screen and a projection system including a light source and lens for sequentially projecting images from a plurality of transparencies onto a mirror which reflects the images onto the screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1978Date of Patent: August 19, 1980Assignee: Visual Sales CorporationInventor: James E. Orr