Patents by Inventor John B. Edwards

John B. Edwards 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: 20240143024
    Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond S. Sepulveda, Chun Kin Minor Wong, Patrick L. Coffman, Dylan R. Edwards, Eric Lance Wilson, Gregg S. Suzuki, Christopher I. Wilson, Lawrence Y. Yang, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Jeffrey T. Bernstein, Duncan R. Kerr, John B. Morrell
  • Patent number: 11914419
    Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Raymond S. Sepulveda, Chun Kin Minor Wong, Patrick L. Coffman, Dylan R. Edwards, Eric Lance Wilson, Gregg S. Suzuki, Christopher I. Wilson, Lawrence Y. Yang, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Jeffrey T. Bernstein, Duncan R. Kerr, John B. Morrell
  • Publication number: 20120111430
    Abstract: The device overcomes the inability of a single HVAC system, when the entire building (or upon each HVAC system which is serving the building) to create optimal occupant comfort, realize potential energy savings, adjust for times of occupancy, and overcome internally and externally imposed changes to comfort when controlled by a single temperature control device. The invention allows the occupant(s) to employ multiple temperature control devices, which results in meeting the requirements for occupant comfort, energy savings, and adjust for times of occupancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: JOHN B. EDWARDS, JOAQUIN D. CONTRERAS
  • Patent number: 5839169
    Abstract: A cable tie (10) includes a tie portion (12) and a head portion (14). The tie portion (12) is inserted through a slot (16) of the head portion (14). The slot (16) allows for insertion of the tie portion (12) and prevents de-insertion of the tie portion (12). After insertion, an excess length 22 of the tie portion (12) is trimmed away leaving a remaining edge (24). The head portion (14) includes a safety guard (18) attached by a flexible hinge (20) that snaps onto the head portion (14) to enclose the remaining edge (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: DSC Telecom L.P.
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Kenneth M. Draganski
  • Patent number: 5832567
    Abstract: A cable tie (10) includes a tie portion (12) and a head portion (14). The tie portion (12) is inserted through a slot (16) of the head portion (14). The slot (16) allows for insertion of the tie portion (12) and prevents de-insertion of the tie portion (12). After insertion, an excess length 22 of the tie portion (12) is trimmed away leaving a remaining edge (24). The head portion (14) includes a safety guard (18) attached by a flexible hinge (20) that snaps onto the head portion (14) to enclose the remaining edge (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: DSC Telecom L.P.
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Kenneth M. Draganski
  • Patent number: 4760513
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for controlling the resultant velocity of a member is provided, the resultant velocity being derived by driving the member in two component directions, simultaneously. First sensor means derive a signal indicative of the resultant velocity, the derived signal being compared with a preselected reference signal to derive an error signal constituting a resultant velocity demand signal which is integrated to obtain a resultant amount of movement demand signal. The resultant amount of movement demand signal is selected from `look-up` reference table memory means and corresponding desired values derived for the amounts of movement of the member in the two component directions. The desired values are compared with signals derived from the first and second sensor means sensing the movement of member and error signals are obtained for controlling the driving of the member in the two component directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Coal Industry (Patents) Limited
    Inventor: John B. Edwards
  • Patent number: D549427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: Charles Gambino, John B. Edwards, David K. Tebow, Karla K. Norstrom
  • Patent number: D563626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Karla K. Norstrom, David Keith Tebow, Charles Gambino
  • Patent number: D564176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Karla K. Norstrom, David Keith Tebow, Charles Gambino
  • Patent number: D564177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Karla K. Norstrom, David Keith Tebow, Charles Gambino
  • Patent number: D564178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: John B. Edwards, Karla K. Norstrom, David Keith Tebow, Charles Gambino