Patents by Inventor Joel B. Jacobs

Joel B. Jacobs 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: 20140159995
    Abstract: A HMD includes a pair of temple arms having spring steel that wraps around the head to provide long axis compression. The spring steel arms produce a compressive force along the long axis of the head that counters the gravitational force of a weight positioned at the forehead. The weight is supported by the long axis compression, rather than resting on the nose, ears or the top of the head. The front to back, long axis compressive force frees the head from all but the smallest amount of paraphernalia and allows for the weight to be worn in a way that is comfortable and non-intrusive. The spring steel temple arms are over bent inward well beyond the smallest size head and is used with a spine material that limits how far the temple arms can bend inward. An interface layer is also attached to provide comfort to the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Aditha May Adams, Joel B. Jacobs, Paul Bosveld, Joseph Juseop Park, Ari Lumbantobing, Henric Jentz, Christopher B. Fruhauf
  • Patent number: 8416066
    Abstract: Active vibration techniques are described. In implementations, a selection of a type of writing surface or a type of writing implement is received, the selection made through interaction with a user interface. The selected type of writing surface or type of writing implement is simulated using vibrations of a stylus or surface of a computing device that is configured to receive one or more inputs from the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Westerinen, Joel B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 8400564
    Abstract: Image capture techniques are described. In implementations, an image is captured, by an image capture device of a computing device, of an object that is disposed on a surface of a first display device of the computing device. The computing device includes a first housing that includes the first display device and a second housing that is rotatable attached to the first housing and that includes a second display device. The captured image is displayed on at least one of the first display device or the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Joel B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 8274484
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a method is adapted to tracking input with a device. The method includes an act of monitoring and acts of activating and displaying if a touch input is detected. The device has a first side and a second side, with the second side opposite the first side. The device has a display screen disposed on the first side, and a screen-reflective interface disposed on the second side. Respective positions on the screen-reflective interface correspond to respective locations of the display screen. The screen-reflective interface of the device is monitored. If a touch input is detected on the screen-reflective interface, the device performs acts of activating and displaying. Specifically, a tracking state is activated for the screen-reflective interface responsive to the detected touch input on the screen-reflective interface. The interface icon is displayed on the display screen to indicate that the tracking state has been activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Baudisch, Georg F. Petschnigg, David H. Wykes, Albert Yiu-So Shum, Avi Geiger, Kenneth P. Hinckley, Michael J. Sinclair, Joel B. Jacobs, Jonathan D. Friedman, Rosanna H. Ho
  • Publication number: 20110267478
    Abstract: Image capture techniques are described. In implementations, an image is captured, by an image capture device of a computing device, of an object that is disposed on a surface of a first display device of the computing device. The computing device includes a first housing that includes the first display device and a second housing that is rotatable attached to the first housing and that includes a second display device. The captured image is displayed on at least one of the first display device or the second display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joel B. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110267182
    Abstract: Active vibration techniques are described. In implementations, a selection of a type of writing surface or a type of writing implement is received, the selection made through interaction with a user interface. The selected type of writing surface or type of writing implement is simulated using vibrations of a stylus or surface of a computing device that is configured to receive one or more inputs from the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: William J. Westerinen, Joel B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D664945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Quintin R. Morris, Carl L. Ledbetter, Joel B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D664946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Quintin R. Morris, Carl L. Ledbetter, Joel B. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D693711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Brett D. Christie, Carl J. Ledbetter, Audrey C. Louchart, Saro Nalbandian, Gregory G. Jones
  • Patent number: D696626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D700246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Carl J. Ledbetter, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D702184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D703194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Brett D. Christie, Carl L. Ledbetter, Audrey C. Louchart, Saro Nalbandian, Gregory G. Jones
  • Patent number: D705361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Carl Ledbetter, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D705869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Carl Ledbetter, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D705870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Carl J. Ledbetter, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D705871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Carl L. Ledbetter, Jonathan R. Harris, John Kenichiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: D707144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Brett D. Christie, Carl J. Ledbetter, Audrey C. Louchart, Saro Nalbandian, Gregory G. Jones
  • Patent number: D708971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joel B. Jacobs, Scott Dallmeyer, Brett D. Christie, Carl J. Ledbetter, Audrey C. Louchart, Saro Nalbandian, Gregory G. Jones
  • Patent number: D709134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Dallmeyer, Carl J. Ledbetter, Joel B. Jacobs, Audrey C. Louchart, Saro Nalbandian