Patents by Inventor Jeremy R. Howa

Jeremy R. Howa 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).

  • Touch screen with virtual joystick and methods for use therewith
    Patent number: 10646779
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20190358542
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • Touch screen with virtual joystick and methods for use therewith
    Patent number: 10413821
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20190046878
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • Touch screen with virtual joystick and methods for use therewith
    Patent number: 10130882
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20160220902
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • Touch screen with virtual joystick and methods for use therewith
    Patent number: 9262073
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa
  • TOUCH SCREEN WITH VIRTUAL JOYSTICK AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20110285636
    Abstract: Joystick display data is generated for display on a touch screen of an electronic device. The joystick display data creates a visual representation of a virtual joystick when displayed on the touch screen. Touch data from the touch screen is processed to determine when the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick. When the touch data indicates user interaction with the virtual joystick, the joystick display data is adjusted to reflect the user interaction with the virtual joystick, based on the touch data, and joystick data is generated based on the user interaction with the virtual joystick. The display of at least one other element on the touch screen can be adjusted based on the joystick data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Jeremy R. Howa