Patents by Inventor John C. Wang

John C. Wang 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: 20160353407
    Abstract: Methods and systems for notification management between an electronic device and a wearable electronic device are provided. First, when an event occurs in a wearable electronic device, the wearable electronic device generates a command, and transmits the command to an electronic device via a wireless network. In response to the command, the electronic device obtains notification data, and transmits the notification data to the wearable electronic device via the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Chih-Feng Hsu, Li-Hui Chen, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160278091
    Abstract: Sound generation and transmission systems and methods using a radio transmitter are provided. A first electronic device receives specific data via a network connecting unit, generates a specific sound according to the specific data, and outputs the specific sound via a sound output unit. A radio transmitter receives the specific sound via a sound input unit, and broadcasts the specific sound in a specific frequency range via a radio transmission module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Wang
  • Patent number: 9444927
    Abstract: Methods for voice management, and related devices are provided. First, data is detected by a proximity sensor, and data is detected by an attitude sensor. Then, it is determined whether a sound is received by a voice reception unit. It is determined whether to perform a voice recording process or a voice playback process according to the data detected by the proximity sensor, the data detected by the attitude sensor, and whether a sound is received by the voice reception unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: HOOLOOP CORPORATION
    Inventor: John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160232513
    Abstract: The CONVERGED MERCHANT PROCESSING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“CMP”) facilitates the generation of user accounts with merchants. The user may be logged into an electronic wallet or issuer account, and may initiate an account generation process with a one-click mechanism. The CMP may provide information to the merchant in order to facilitate the generation of the account after receiving data from the electronic wallet or issuer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Purves, Raul Leyva, Alan Johnson, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160205708
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting signals between electronic devices are provided. First, a first electronic device receives an instruction, and continuously generates a specific signal according to the instruction. In some embodiments, at least one motion sensor can detect the motion of the first electronic device to generate the instruction. The first electronic device broadcasts the specific signal via a wireless network. Then, at least one secondary electronic device receives the specific signal via a wireless network. The secondary electronic device connects to the first electronic device via a wireless network, and instructs the first electronic device to stop generating the specific signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160191804
    Abstract: Methods and systems for displaying data for use in an electronic device are provided. First, an image corresponding to at least one specific object is captured by an image capture unit. When the distance between the electronic device and the specific object has changed or the presentation manner of the specific object in the display unit has changed, first data is displayed via the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Hsi-Tsun Chien, Yuan-Chang Fan
  • Publication number: 20160134719
    Abstract: Methods and systems for displaying graphic representations in a user interface are provided. First, a wireless signal generated by at least one specific electronic device is detected via a wireless network. Then, a signal strength of the wireless signal is obtained, and a visual representation manner of a graphic representation corresponding to the specific electronic device is determined according to the signal strength. Then, the graphic representation is displayed in a user interface via a display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Chieh Yang, Yi-An Hou, Chih-Feng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160134804
    Abstract: Image capture methods and systems are provided. First, at least one identification data is received from at least one wearable electronic device via a wireless network, wherein the wearable electronic device actively broadcasts its identification data via the wireless network. Then, an image is captured using an image capture unit of an electronic device. When the image is captured, the at least one identification data and the image are associated, and the identification data and the image are automatically transmitted to a server via a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Chieh Yang, Ying-Chieh Hu
  • Publication number: 20160105777
    Abstract: Group event management methods and systems are provided. First, information about a group of wearable electronic devices is provided. Then, an event is received. The event is transmitted to the respective wearable electronic devices in the group via a wireless network, wherein the respective wearable electronic device performs a setting operation according to the event, such that the respective wearable electronic device executes the event when a specific condition is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Yi-An Hou, Chih-Feng Hsu, Chieh Yang
  • Publication number: 20160105795
    Abstract: Methods and systems for notification management between an electronic device and a wearable electronic device are provided. First, the electronic device receives state information from a wearable electronic device via a wireless network, wherein at least one sensor detects a motion of the wearable electronic device to accordingly generate the state information. Then, a notification management process is performed between the electronic device and the wearable electronic device according to the state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-An Hou, John C. Wang
  • Patent number: 9313629
    Abstract: A system for managing and filtering incoming messages to a mobile device is configured to receive incoming messages using multiple formats, such as e-mail, Short Messaging System (SMS) messages, Multimedia Message System (MMS) messages, or other electronic messaging formats. One or more message filters are used to consolidate and display high importance messages by the device in a single location. The message filters may be configured to select incoming messages based on factors such as the identity of the sender and the destination account. After receiving a new message, the system compares characteristics of the incoming message to the key characteristics defined by one or more of the filters. If an incoming message matches one of the filters, the system adds the matching message to a list of high importance messages. The system provides a separate user interface to display the high importance messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Ying-Ju Chen, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160070443
    Abstract: Data triggered methods and systems for object operation are provided. First, data and a designation for an object are received from a specific electronic device via a network. Then, the data is selected. In response to the selection of the data, the designated object is obtained, and a specific operation is performed on the designated object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Tsung-Yin Li, Tzu-Han Kuan, Doris Yu, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160041962
    Abstract: A mobile communication device and a method for managing images, associated geographic location data, and associated supplemental information, in which geographic location data is generated based on a current location of the mobile communication device; a map corresponding to the generated geographic location data is displayed; a plurality of images and associated supplemental information corresponding to each image in a list mode are displayed in a first user interface, wherein the displayed associated supplemental information comprises description information and a street address; a selection of the plurality images, the associated description information, and the associated street address is received; the selected associated location information is displayed in a second user interface, wherein the second user interface comprises an editing mode; and the supplemental information is edited in the edit mode by receiving note information and the note information is associated with the selected associated descri
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. WANG, Shu-Fang HSU, Chih-Wei CHENG
  • Publication number: 20160027413
    Abstract: Time-associated data browsing methods and systems are provided. First, a current time is obtained. A first data set is determined from a plurality of data sets according to the current time, and the content of the first data set is displayed, wherein each data set includes time data and content. Then, a first instruction is received. In response to the first instruction, a second data set is determined from the data sets, and the content of the second data set is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20160011677
    Abstract: Angle-based item determination methods and systems are provided. First, the orientation of an electronic device is detected via at least one sensor. An included angle between a specific axis of the electronic device and a specific direction is obtained. Then, one of a plurality of items is determined according to the included angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Chieh Yang
  • Patent number: 9223882
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a recording medium for selecting a location are provided. The present method uses a communication module to position a mobile device so as to get a first location of the mobile device. Then, an electronic map of a range around the first location is displayed. A second location selected on the electronic map by a user is received and used as location information. Accordingly, the user can select precise location of himself/herself in an indoor place and share the location information to remote contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Cheng Lee, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20150371022
    Abstract: Function control methods and systems for wearable electronic devices are provided. First, a flag having a specific initial value is provided in a wearable electronic device. Then, an operational state of the wearable electronic device is obtained. When the operational state is changed, the specific initial value of the flag is deleted or the flag is set to a specific value. Once the value of the flag does not match the specific initial value, at least one function of the wearable electronic device is disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: John C. Wang
  • Patent number: 9191490
    Abstract: An electronic system includes a first wireless transceiving module having a device identification code and a portable device. The portable device may include a second wireless transceiving module, and a processor. The second wireless transceiving module obtains the device identification code from the first wireless transceiving module. When the second wireless transceiving module obtains the device identification code from the first wireless transceiving module, the processor checks whether the device identification code matches to a pre-built identification code; and when the device identification code matches to the pre-built identification code, the portable device automatically determines a position of the portable device, and displays a map related to the position of the portable device in a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew W. Taylor, Tsung-Pao Kuan, Sung-Shih Yu, John C. Wang
  • Publication number: 20150317291
    Abstract: Methods and systems for communication management with organized information presentation are provided. A first user device transmits an information container with a first state to a second user device via a network. The second user device edits the content of the information container, thus changing the state of the information container from the first state to a second state. The second user device transmits the information container with the second state to the first user device via the network. Respective users can communally change the state of an information container as a means of communication, such that ad hoc communications are structured into an organized information presentation through the use of the information container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Doris Yu
  • Patent number: 9177015
    Abstract: A mobile communication device and a method for managing images, associated geographic location data, and associated supplemental information, in which geographic location data is generated based on a current location of the mobile communication device; a map corresponding to the generated geographic location data is displayed; a plurality of images and associated supplemental information corresponding to each image in a list mode are displayed in a first user interface, wherein the displayed associated supplemental information comprises description information and a street address; a selection of the plurality images, the associated description information, and the associated street address is received; the selected associated location information is displayed in a second user interface, wherein the second user interface comprises an editing mode; and the supplemental information is edited in the edit mode by receiving note information and the note information is associated with the selected associated descri
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Wang, Shu-Fang Hsu, Chih-Wei Cheng