Patents by Inventor John O. Louch

John O. Louch 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).

  • Widget authoring and editing environment
    Patent number: 7546543
    Abstract: An authoring environment for creating and/or editing user interface elements such as widgets used in a unified interest layer. The authoring environment facilitates creation of widgets that have a consistent appearance and mechanism, and allows third-party developers to easily create widgets that have a look and feel that is consistent with a predefined set of widgets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Andrew M. Grignon, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton, Max Drukman
  • Cursor transitions
    Publication number: 20090140978
    Abstract: Responsive to a trigger event, a first cursor state having a first visual appearance is transitioned into a second cursor state having a second visual appearance. A transition type and transition time can be specified so that the transition can be visually perceived by a user. The cursor states can be associated with different cursor types and/or cursor schemes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: John O. Louch
  • VARIABLE DEVICE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20090100384
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and apparatus, including computer program products, for adjusting a graphical user interface. A motion of a device is detected. A graphical user interface of the device is adjusted in response to the detected motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventor: John O. Louch
  • User-centric widgets and dashboards
    Publication number: 20090024944
    Abstract: User-centric widgets and dashboards are automatically modified to reflect a user's goals and needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Imran A. Chaudhri
  • Dashboard Surfaces
    Publication number: 20090021486
    Abstract: Information can be displayed on a variety of dashboard surfaces. In some implementations, the technology for displaying information on a dashboard surface can be different, depending on the environment and/or intended use of the dashboard surface. In some implementations, the visualization may be different as well. In some implementations, each type of dashboard surface provides its own metadata or information, which can be used to configure or reconfigure the dashboard surface for interaction with one or more users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch
  • VISUALIZATION AND INTERACTION MODELS
    Publication number: 20080307334
    Abstract: Visual representations of system objects are associated, and one or more association characteristics of the associated visual representations are identified. Interaction models and/or visualization models are automatically selected from a plurality of interaction and/or visualization models based on the identified one or more association characteristic, and the selected interaction and/or visualization model is applied to the associated visual representations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Desktop Filter
    Publication number: 20080307362
    Abstract: A desktop operable to display one or more system objects is modified using one or more filters, operable to modify the presentation of the one or more system objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Desktop System Object Removal
    Publication number: 20080307352
    Abstract: A graphical user interface includes a first system object, e.g., a window. The first system object is removed from the graphical user interface when the first system object remains inactive for a period of time, and the first system object is substantially overlapped by a second system object e.g., a second window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch
  • USER INTERFACE FOR APPLICATION INTERFACE MANIPULATION
    Publication number: 20080307336
    Abstract: Selection of visualization objects, such as applications windows, is performed by determining a position of a system object. A graphical representation of a system object can be positioned over a display area of an application interface. The application interface is preeminently displayed in response to a graphical representation of system object being positioned over a corresponding display area of the application interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Hynes, John O. Louch, Bas Ording, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • OBJECT TRANSITIONS
    Publication number: 20080307365
    Abstract: Object transitions can include providing a graphical transition of an object item that retains an aspect ratio associated with the object item while transitioning the object item into an instance of an executing object associated with the object item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Imran A. Chaudhri, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Multi-Dimensional Application Environment
    Publication number: 20080307351
    Abstract: A back surface is axially disposed from a viewing surface, and one or more side surfaces extend from the back surface to the viewing surface. An application content frame for an executing application is generated on the back surface. One or more application control elements for the execution application are generating on the one or more side surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Imran A. Chaudhri, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • OBJECT STACK
    Publication number: 20080307335
    Abstract: Stack elements corresponding to system object are associated with a stack item and aggregated in the stack item. A context engine provides contextual control of the stack item and stack elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • VISUALIZATION OBJECT RECEPTACLE
    Publication number: 20080307364
    Abstract: An icon receptacle is disposed along a depth aspect, and one or more icons are disposed within the icon receptacle, one of which is a stack item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • REFLECTIONS IN A MULTIDIMENSIONAL USER INTERFACE ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20080307366
    Abstract: A graphical user interface has a back surface disposed from a viewing surface to define a depth. A visualization of receptacle is disposed between the back surface and a viewing surface and contains a visualization object. A reflection surface is defined such that a reflection of the visualization object is displayed on the reflection surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Apple, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Paquette, Bas Ording, John O. Louch, Imran A. Chaudhri
  • Multi-Dimensional Desktop
    Publication number: 20080307360
    Abstract: A graphical user interface has a back surface disposed from viewing surface to define a depth, and one or more one or more side surfaces extend from the back surface to the viewing surface. An icon receptacle is disposed on one or more of the side surfaces, and one or more icons are disposed within the icon receptacle. The one or more icons correspond to one or more desktop items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Grouping Graphical Representations of Objects in a User Interface
    Publication number: 20080307359
    Abstract: Graphical representations of distinct system objects are associated into a group. The group is displayed in a user interface as a graphical element having one or more views. The group can be collapsed into a stack and gestures can be applied to group. Operations are performed on the group in response to user inputs. A selection of the group causes a control to appear in a graphical use interface. The control identities the operations that can be applied to the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Visualization object divet
    Publication number: 20080307330
    Abstract: A graphical user interface includes a desktop and a visualization object receptacle defining a depth aspect. One or more visualization objects are disposed within the visualization object receptacle. A selectable divet can be displayed proximate to a visualization object to indicate an actionable state associated with a system object represented by the visualization object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Imran A. Chaudhri, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • OVERFLOW STACK USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20080307303
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an overflow stack. An overflow stack can be generated based upon adjustments to a group display area and based upon application of one or more display criterion. An overflow stack can include representation of any system objects that can not be displayed in an adjusted group display area based upon the one or more display criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • SELECTION USER INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20080307361
    Abstract: Selection of visualization objects, such as icons, is represented by a flowing selection boundary. The region enclosed by the selection boundary can include a display properly, e.g., color and/or texture. The display property may be adjusted in response to an identified event, e.g., the presence of a cursor or a pending and/or active operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John O. Louch, Christopher Hynes, Timothy Wayne Bumgarner, Eric Steven Peyton
  • Dashboards, Widgets and Devices
    Publication number: 20080168367
    Abstract: Dashboards and widgets are tailored for use with a variety of devices having different capabilities. In some implementations, a portable device includes a display and a processor operatively coupled to the display. The processor is operable for generating a dashboard environment including at least one widget, and for presenting the widget on the display. The widget is presented on the display based at least in part on the display type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, John O. Louch