Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Chen

Jeffrey M. Chen 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: 12105942
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device displays functionality information in response to receiving an indication of a first input for which a contact meets functionality display criteria. In some embodiments, a device generates a user interface that includes a navigation bar including images from different positions in a respective content item, and a representation of an adjacent content item. In some embodiments, a device moves a selection-indicator in a user interface by a predefined amount in response to receiving an indication of a first input that meets unitary movement criteria. In some embodiments, a device interprets movement of a contact of an input based at least in part on a grip of a user. In some embodiments, a device displays a plurality of character selection options when a text entry field is not tolerant of character ambiguity and a first input corresponds to a plurality of candidate characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, William M. Bachman, Elbert D. Chen, Jeffrey L Robbin, Joe Howard, Joshua McGlinn, Jonathan Lochhead, Benjamin W. Keighran, Jennifer L. C. Folse, Lynne Kress, Julian Missig, Imran Chaudhri, Alessandro Sabatelli, Nicholas Zambetti
  • Patent number: 12093525
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device performs character recognition based on spatial and temporal components of touch input detected on a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, a device provides feedback about handwritten input and its recognition by the device. In some embodiments, a device presents a user interface for changing previously-inputted characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Howard, Ryan S. Dixon, Joshua McGlinn, Jonathan Lochhead, Benjamin W. Keighran, William M. Bachman, Elbert D. Chen, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Jennifer L. C. Folse, Lynne Kress
  • Patent number: 12086186
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic device. The electronic device provides, for display on a display device, a user interface including a first set of columns, two or more columns in the first set of columns each including two or more menu items. The electronic device receives a selection input. In response to receiving the selection input, in accordance with a determination that the selection input corresponds to selection of a first column the electronic device provides, for display on the display device, a second set of columns, two or more of the columns in the second set of columns corresponding to different subsets of menu items that were displayed in the first column that was selected in response to the selection input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Joe Howard, Joshua Mc Glinn, Jonathan Lochhead, Benjamin W. Keighran, William M. Bachman, Elbert D. Chen, Jeffrey L Robbin, Jennifer L. C. Folse, Lynne Kress
  • Publication number: 20090266826
    Abstract: A recognition arrangement for disposable tableware includes a container body having a surrounding wall to define a cavity therewithin for containing a predetermined object and a user arrangement which includes a plurality of character portions, wherein the character portions are integrally and spacedly protruding out the surrounding wall of the container body for being selectively to indent each of the character portions, such that the user can recognize which disposable tableware belonged to him or her. The user arrangement can have symbols, numerals or alphabet which helps the user to recognize his or her disposable tableware, helps a user to recognize his or her disposable tableware such that wastage and health risks are reduced. The users can also easily recognize which disposable tableware belongs to him or her in a shorter period of time with less effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Chen, Christine Shanhua Tung
  • Publication number: 20080223864
    Abstract: A recognition arrangement for disposable tableware comprises a tab body having a base portion and a plurality of character portions, and a user reference arrangement, wherein the user reference arrangement has means for selectively removing at least one of the character portions of the tab body that the user can recognize which disposable tableware belonged to him or her. The recognition arrangement can have symbols, numerals or alphabet which helps the user to recognize his or her disposable tableware, helps a user to recognize his or her disposable tableware such that wastage and health risks are reduced. The users can also easily recognize which disposable tableware belong to him or her in a shorter period of time with less effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Chen, Christine Shanhua Tung
  • Patent number: 7338024
    Abstract: A padding protective arrangement for furniture includes an elastic connective member and a plurality of cushioning pads. The elastic connective member has first and second end connecting portions, and a connector provided on the first end connecting portions. Each of the cushioning pads has a thickness larger than that of the elastic connective member, and a through mounting slot formed on the cushioning pad, wherein the elastic connective member is arranged to penetrate the cushioning pads at the respective mounting slot in such a manner that the first and the second end connecting portions are detachably connecting with each other by the connector to define a cushioning loop within the elastic connective member and the cushioning pads, wherein the cushioning loop is arranged to fittedly encircle a rim portion of the furniture for providing a cushion effect to absorb shock when a user accidentally hits the rim of the furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Chen, Christine Shanhua Tung