Patents by Inventor Jason Griffin

Jason Griffin 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).

HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254706

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with a body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu keys. A trackball navigation tool is located on the front face of the body. The alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254700

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to be hand cradleable by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. At least some keys of the key field are arranged in key-columns and each of the key-columns is vertically offset from adjacent key-columns. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. At least one key of the key field is positioned adjacent to the trackball navigation tool and the at least one key has an arcuate-shaped edge conformance fitting to an arcuate-shaped boundary about the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254699

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to be hand cradleable by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. At least some keys of the key field are arranged in key-columns and each of the key-columns is vertically offset from adjacent key-columns. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. At least one key of the key field is positioned adjacent to the trackball navigation tool and the at least one key has an arcuate-shaped edge conformance fitting to an arcuate-shaped boundary about the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070252817

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with an elongate body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the elongate body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu control keys. A trackball navigation tool is located on the front face of the elongate body. The alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E. 161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254704

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device hand cradleable during text entry. A display key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The body is longer than wide and the display 322, the key field 650 and the trackball navigational tool 328 are located in consecutive series along the length of the body. A menu key is positioned adjacent to the trackball navigation tool and the at least one key has an arcuate-shaped edge conformance fitting to an arcuate-shaped boundary about the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254689

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with a body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu keys. A trackball navigation tool is located on the front face of the body. The alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254708

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device cradleable in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball are all located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The keys of the key field are arranged in rows and columns and at least one of the rows and columns is arranged with a long axis thereof radially oriented relative to the trackball navigation tool. A key positioned adjacent to the trackball is a menu key that upon actuation displays an available action menu on the display in dependence of the currently running application on the device.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254707

Abstract: An handheld wireless communication device that is cradleable in one hand during text entry. A display, key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. At least some keys of the key field are arranged in key-columns and each of the key-columns is vertically offset from adjacent key-columns. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. A menu key is positioned adjacent to the trackball navigation tool that upon actuation displays an available action menu on the display in dependence of the currently running application on the device.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254705

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. A display, key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A rotatable ring 505, 705 is provided that surrounds the trackball 321 of the trackball navigation tool. A microprocessor 338 is configured to receive operator commands from the alphanumeric input keys, the menu keys, the trackball navigation tool and the rotatable ring to affect corresponding changes to the display.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254701

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to be hand cradleable by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball navigation tool are located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. A menu key is positioned adjacent to the trackball navigation tool and the at least one key has an arcuate-shaped edge conformance fitting to an arcuate-shaped boundary about the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254690

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device cradleable in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball are all located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The keys of the key field are arranged in rows and columns and at least one of the rows and columns is arranged with a long axis thereof radially oriented relative to the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Publication number: 20070254688

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device cradleable in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display, key field and trackball are all located on a front face of the device. Alphanumeric input keys include several alphabetic keys with letters arranged in a traditional (QWERTY), but non-ITU Standard E.161 telephone letter layout. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The keys of the key field are arranged in rows and columns and at least one of the rows and columns is arranged with a long axis thereof radially oriented relative to the trackball navigation tool.

Type: Application

Filed: February 6, 2007

Publication date: November 1, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Steven Fyke
HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A KEYBOARD OPTIMIZED FOR USE WITH THE THUMBS

Publication number: 20070242047

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs is disclosed. In order to operate within the limited space available on a hand-held electronic device, the present invention optimizes the placement and shape of the keys, preferably using keys that are oval or oblong in shape, and that are placed at angles designed to facilitate thumb-typing. The angles at which keys on either side of the keyboard are placed is complimentary.

Type: Application

Filed: April 26, 2007

Publication date: October 18, 2007

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventors: JASON GRIFFIN, JOHN HOLMES, MIHAL LAZARIDIS, HERB LITTLE, HARRY MAJOR
Method and system for selecting a currency symbol for a handheld electronic device

Publication number: 20070236461

Abstract: A method for selecting a symbol for presentation on a display of a handheld electronic device, comprising: receiving a signal from a key on the handheld electronic device actuated by a user to select a default symbol, the default symbol being one of a plurality of symbols available through actuation of the key; if the actuation of the key is an initial actuation of the key, presenting the plurality of symbols on the display and receiving a signal to select the default symbol from among the plurality of symbols; and, presenting the default symbol on the display.

Type: Application

Filed: March 31, 2006

Publication date: October 11, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Vadim Fux, Andrew Bocking, Harry Major, Ronald Zinn, Sherryl Scott
HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH FUNCTION KEYS IN EXTERIOR KEY COLUMNS

Publication number: 20070211034

Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with a body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu control keys. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The key field is arranged such that the keys in lateral exterior key columns are associated with an application function.

Type: Application

Filed: February 13, 2007

Publication date: September 13, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Cortez Corley
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AMBIENT LIGHT TO A DISPLAY IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Publication number: 20070200972

Abstract: The invention provides a device and method for providing backlight to a display in an electronic device. The device comprises: a housing; an ambient light collector; a backlight panel; a shutter; and a photodetector. The ambient light collector has: a body having the first end and a second end, which is located within the housing. The body receives ambient light from around the electronic device and transmits it to the second end. The body is shaped to direct the ambient light from the first end towards the second end and has a turn in it between the first and second ends. In the body, each conduit has an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being connected to the second end of the body, and each conduit extending downward and away from the second end.

Type: Application

Filed: April 23, 2007

Publication date: August 30, 2007

Inventors: Norman Ladouceur, Jason Griffin, Robert Lowles
LCD BACKLIGHT DURATION PROPORTIONAL TO AMOUNT OF INFORMATION ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN

Publication number: 20070182703

Abstract: A method, and device incorporating the method, permits adjustment of the on time of a light source that illuminates a display within a handheld wireless communications device. The on time may be adjusted by the amount of information to be displayed, the font size of the information, the behavioural characteristics of the end user, the type of viewing activity, and the like. An optional dim mode permits the end user to be made aware that the light illuminating the display is about to be shut off.

Type: Application

Filed: April 10, 2007

Publication date: August 9, 2007

Inventors: Dale Brubacher-Cressman, Jason Griffin, Graham Pearce, Peter Turner
Configurable handheld electronic device

Publication number: 20070182715

Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device can be configured in a variety of different ways by a user. The user can select, for instance, a keypad module from among a plurality of similar but different keypad modules, and/or can select a display module from among a plurality of similar but different display modules, with the selected keypad module and display module being mounted to a frame to form the handheld electronic device having a particular form factor and an overall configuration.

Type: Application

Filed: February 3, 2006

Publication date: August 9, 2007

Inventors: Steven Fyke, Jason Griffin, Norman Ladouceur
STAGGERED KEYBOARD FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE

Publication number: 20070177921

Abstract: A staggered keyboard for use with a portable device is provided. The staggered keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged into a plurality of rows of keys. For each row of keys, the labeling of the keys is arranged in either a linear or an arced relationship depending upon the key layout, but the key centers are staggered from key to key along at least two distinct reference lines or arcs so that adjacent keys can be placed in overlapping and/or contiguous configurations thereby minimizing the size of the keyboard layout. By staggering the key centers while maintaining a familiar layout of the key labels, typing efficiency can be maintained while the overall size of the keyboard is reduced.

Type: Application

Filed: April 10, 2007

Publication date: August 2, 2007

Inventors: Jason Griffin, Frank Tyneski
Reduced Keyboard Character Selection System and Method

Publication number: 20070176799

Abstract: A system and method of selecting a character for display in a communication device having a display and a reduced-key keyboard is provided. One of the plurality of keys on the reduced-key keyboard is selected and a default letter associated with the selected key is displayed. A backspace key is selected to display a cursor in the position of the character on the display. The key associated with the default character is selected again and an alternate character associated with the selected key is displayed in place of the default letter.

Type: Application

Filed: April 9, 2007

Publication date: August 2, 2007

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventors: Mihal Lazaridis, Jason Griffin

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