Patents by Inventor Josef Stohr

Josef Stohr 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: 9516406
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: at least one transducer configured to generate at least one lower frequency acoustic signal for output by a surface when in contact with the apparatus and at least one higher frequency acoustic signal for output by air conduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Andreas Fromel, Josef Stohr
  • Publication number: 20150237440
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: at least one transducer configured to generate at least one lower frequency acoustic signal for output by a surface when in contact with the apparatus and at least one higher frequency acoustic signal for output by air conduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Fromel, Josef Stohr
  • Publication number: 20120111704
    Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed, comprising: a translucent user input element body; a first layer comprising a first shade, the first layer disposed on a surface of the translucent user input element body; a second layer comprising a second shade, the second layer disposed on a surface of the first layer; an aperture through the first layer and the second layer, the aperture having a character shape; and the first layer comprising an exposed portion configured to form a dark outline for the character shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Josef Stöhr, Martin Punke
  • Publication number: 20100304796
    Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes an internal hands-free loudspeaker and a magnetic shielding plate that protects external objects sensitive to magnetic fields from the high-level magnetic field generated by the loudspeaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Josef Stohr, Andreas Fromel, Christian Mayer
  • Publication number: 20070111750
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communication terminal comprising a user interface with a display and a keypad for supporting various functions. According to the invention, the orientation of the content of a hard label or a softlabel of at least one of the keys can changed so that the key can be used with the terminal in different orientations. The content of the display may also be readable in different orientations by changing the display direction. The mobile terminal may be provided with an orientation sensor allowing automatic changing of the display direction of the softlabels and the rest of the display content. The labeling of the hard keys may be changeable by operating a handle or by mechanical arrangements or optical effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Josef Stohr, Thomas Franke
  • Patent number: 7181251
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communication terminal comprising a user interface with a display and a keypad for supporting various functions. According to the invention, the orientation of the content of a hard label or a soft label of at least one of the keys can changed so that the key can be used with the terminal in different orientations. The content of the display may also be readable in different orientations by changing the display direction. The mobile terminal may be provided with an orientation sensor allowing automatic changing of the display direction of the soft labels and the rest of the display content. The labeling of the hard keys may be changeable by operating a handle or by mechanical arrangements or optical effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Josef Stöhr, Thomas Franke
  • Publication number: 20050090288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communication terminal comprising a user interface with a display and a keypad for supporting various functions. According to the invention, the orientation of the content of a hard label or a soft label of at least one of the keys can changed so that the key can be used with the terminal in different orientations. The content of the display may also be readable in different orientations by changing the display direction. The mobile terminal may be provided with an orientation sensor allowing automatic changing of the display direction of the soft labels and the rest of the display content. The labeling of the hard keys may be changeable by operating a handle or by mechanical arrangements or optical effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Josef Stohr, Thomas Franke