Patents by Inventor John Langgood

John Langgood 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: 9544001
    Abstract: A system, method and a computer program product for performing the method are provided. The system includes a communication device installed in a vehicle, wherein the communication device is configured to receive a wireless network broadcast message including target criteria other than a network identifier, and output the broadcast message to a user if the communication device satisfies the target criteria. The method includes determining a current location of a first mobile communication device, and the first device sending a message containing target criteria associated with a target vehicle over a wireless data network, wherein the target criteria does not include a network identifier. The method further includes broadcasting the message containing the target criteria over a geographically-specific area including the current location of the first mobile communication device, wherein only a second mobile communication device satisfying the target criteria will receive and display the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Alfredo Aldereguia, Alan Fontaine, John Langgood, Carol Machuca, Joseph E. Maxwell, James J. Parsonese
  • Publication number: 20070218741
    Abstract: Component module insertion and removal protection in computer systems. In one aspect, a connector assembly for a component module includes a connector that receives the component module and receives power from a power selection circuit, and a module attachment mechanism operative to secure the component module to the connector when a movable member is in an engaged position. In a disengaged position, the movable member allows the component module to be removed from the connector. When the movable member is moved from the engaged position, the state of a switch of the power selection circuit is changed, causing the power selection circuit to remove power from the connector and from at least a portion of a circuit board to which the connector is electrically coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Lenovo Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Langgood, Thomas Lewis, Kevin Reinberg, Kevin Vernon
  • Publication number: 20070217138
    Abstract: A portable computer has a base supporting a keyboard and a cover with a display screen, with the cover being foldable away from the base to an open configuration to view the entire screen and operate the keyboard. The cover can also be folded flush against the base to a closed configuration. A portion of the screen remains viewable in the closed configuration, either by virtue of a window formed in the base or by virtue of the portion of the cover extending past the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: John Langgood, Thomas Lewis, Kevin Reinberg, Kevin Dwayne Vernon