Patents by Inventor John R. Tegtmeyer

John R. Tegtmeyer 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).

  • Dynamic function row customization
    Patent number: 10983568
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor A. Kelly, John R. Tegtmeyer, Christopher A. Dreessen
  • Dynamic Function Row Customization
    Publication number: 20200241601
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor A. Kelly, John R. Tegtmeyer, Christopher A. Dreessen
  • Dynamic function row customization
    Patent number: 10656683
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Dreessen, John R. Tegtmeyer, Taylor A. Kelly
  • Dynamic Function Row Customization
    Publication number: 20190317558
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Dreessen, John R. Tegtmeyer, Taylor A. Kelly
  • Dynamic function row customization
    Patent number: 10331174
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Dreessen, John R. Tegtmeyer, Taylor A. Kelly
  • Dynamic Function Row Customization
    Publication number: 20180088632
    Abstract: A device may include a dynamic function row (DFR) comprising a touchscreen. A device processor may operate a DFR agent controlling the DFR. The DFR agent may generate and/or select images to display on the DFR based on rules and/or contexts, and the DFR may display the images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Dreessen, John R. Tegtmeyer, Taylor A. Kelly