Patents by Inventor Jonathan D. Wiswall
Jonathan D. Wiswall 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).
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Patent number: 11240247Abstract: A multi-user computing device, such a communal computing device like an interactive digital whiteboard, can execute single user aware (“SUA”) applications and multi-user aware (“MUA”) applications. Instances of SUA applications execute in the context of a single user. MUA applications can execute in the contexts of multiple authenticated users simultaneously. A multi-user aware OS platform authenticates and de-authenticates users of the multi-user computing device. The multi-user aware OS platform provides notifications to MUA applications when users are authenticated and de-authenticated. When a new user is authenticated, MUA applications begin executing in the context of the newly authenticated user and any other previously authenticated users. When users are de-authenticated, MUA applications stop executing in the context of the de-authenticated user but continue executing in the context of the remaining authenticated users of the multi-user computing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Raju Jain, Kiran Kumar, Michael C. Hilsdale, Jason C. Mayans, Paul C. Barr, Peter G. Davis, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Craig Thomas McIntyre, Guillermo Enrique Rueda, Tom Coon
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Patent number: 11146618Abstract: Techniques for an application interaction platform are described. In at least some implementations, an instance of a first application can initiate a launch of an instance of a second application. In a scenario where the second application is a multiuser application, the second application can be launched as either a multiuser instance or a single user instance depending on a launch context. Implementations also enable communication among applications, such as to enable applications to exchange state information and modify their execution based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Muhammad Usman Anwer, Kunal Ramesh Gandhi, Jill Cary Bender, Abolade Gbadegesin, Jonathan D. Wiswall
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Patent number: 10715584Abstract: Techniques for multiuser application platform are described. Generally, a multiuser application allow interaction by multiple different users with a single executing instance of the application. Implementations include a multiuser operating system and a multiuser application programming interface that enable interaction by multiple users with an executing instance of a multiuser application.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Muhammad Usman Anwer, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Abolade Gbadegesin, Logananth Seetharaman, Kunal Ramesh Gandhi, John Michael Sheehan, John R. Schmeichel, Chin H. Lam, Kelly W. Connell, Jeremy B. Gup, Daniel R. Mitchell, Jill Cary Bender, Adam Michael Smith, Adam D. Stritzel, Jason G. Salameh, Denise Su-Li Goh, Fan Xiao
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Patent number: 10713028Abstract: A computer device is provided that includes a processor and non-volatile memory including stored instructions executable by the processor, the stored instructions being configured to cause the processor to execute an operating system including an application programming interface for an on-demand installer that is callable by installed application programs during run-time. The on-demand installer is configured to receive a request from an application program to install a target resource package of the application program, query an installer server that is a source of an application program package of the application program to retrieve the target resource package from the installer server, and install the target resource package of the application program.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Wiswall, Sarjana Sheth Mitra, John James Vintzel
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Publication number: 20200034106Abstract: A multi-user computing device, such a communal computing device like an interactive digital whiteboard, can execute single user aware (“SUA”) applications and multi-user aware (“MUA”) applications. Instances of SUA applications execute in the context of a single user. MUA applications can execute in the contexts of multiple authenticated users simultaneously. A multi-user aware OS platform authenticates and de-authenticates users of the multi-user computing device. The multi-user aware OS platform provides notifications to MUA applications when users are authenticated and de-authenticated. When a new user is authenticated, MUA applications begin executing in the context of the newly authenticated user and any other previously authenticated users. When users are de-authenticated, MUA applications stop executing in the context of the de-authenticated user but continue executing in the context of the remaining authenticated users of the multi-user computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Raju JAIN, Kiran KUMAR, Michael C. HILSDALE, Jason C. MAYANS, Paul C. BARR, Peter G. DAVIS, Jonathan D. WISWALL, Craig Thomas McINTYRE, Guillermo Enrique RUEDA, Tom COON
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Publication number: 20190369977Abstract: A computer device is provided that includes a processor and non-volatile memory including stored instructions executable by the processor, the stored instructions being configured to cause the processor to execute an operating system including an application programming interface for an on-demand installer that is callable by installed application programs during run-time. The on-demand installer is configured to receive a request from an application program to install a target resource package of the application program, query an installer server that is a source of an application program package of the application program to retrieve the target resource package from the installer server, and install the target resource package of the application program.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Jonathan D. WISWALL, Sarjana Sheth MITRA, John James VINTZEL
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Patent number: 10235017Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kerri I. H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull
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Publication number: 20170374156Abstract: Techniques for an application interaction platform are described. In at least some implementations, an instance of a first application can initiate a launch of an instance of a second application. In a scenario where the second application is a multiuser application, the second application can be launched as either a multiuser instance or a single user instance depending on a launch context. Implementations also enable communication among applications, such as to enable applications to exchange state information and modify their execution based on the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Muhammad Usman Anwer, Kunal Ramesh Gandhi, Jill Cary Bender, Abolade Gbadegesin, Jonathan D. Wiswall
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Publication number: 20170374138Abstract: Techniques for multiuser application platform are described. Generally, a multiuser application allow interaction by multiple different users with a single executing instance of the application. Implementations include a multiuser operating system and a multiuser application programming interface that enable interaction by multiple users with an executing instance of a multiuser application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Muhammad Usman Anwer, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Abolade Gbadegesin, Logananth Seetharaman, Kunal Ramesh Gandhi, John Michael Sheehan, John R. Schmeichel, Chin H. Lam, Kelly W. Connell, Jeremy B. Gup, Daniel R. Mitchell, Jill Cary Bender, Adam Michael Smith, Adam D. Stritzel, Jason G. Salameh, Denise Su-Li Goh, Fan Xiao
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Publication number: 20160306512Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kerri I. H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull
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Patent number: 9335903Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Inventors: Kerri I. H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull
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Publication number: 20130298022Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Kerri I. H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull
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Patent number: 8494590Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kerri I. H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull
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Publication number: 20110190032Abstract: An integrated media user interface is described. In an implementation, a user interface is output that includes a plurality of representations of media, each of the media rendered by the mobile device through execution of a respective one of a plurality of applications. Responsive to selection of at least one of the representations, a corresponding application is located to render the media represented by the at least one said representation. The media represented by the selected representation is rendered through execution of the located application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Kerri I.H. Sheldon, Timothy J. Scudder, Veronica Y. Law, Marc S. Doll, Jonathan D. Wiswall, Megan L. Tedesco, Sergey Chub, Eric J. Hull