Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Schrader
Joseph A. Schrader 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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Publication number: 20130303143Abstract: In embodiments of mobile device safe driving, a mobile device can display a device lock screen on an integrated display device, and transition from the device lock screen to display a driving mode lock screen. The transition to display the driving mode lock screen occurs without receiving a PIN code entered on the device lock screen. The mobile device implements a safe driving service that is implemented to activate a safe driving mode of the mobile device, and disable features of the mobile device while the safe driving mode is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Joseph A. Schrader, Raman K. Sarin, Ted Tai-Yu Chen, Sharad Agarwal, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Shai Guday, Joseph Spencer King
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Publication number: 20130298037Abstract: In implementations of a hub coordination service, a device includes a communication interface for communication coordination with one or more associated devices of the device, and the associated devices correspond to hub members. A hub manager is implemented to receive a task input to create a task for one or more of the hub members to complete. The hub manager can register the task in a hub that is a private, shared space of the hub members, and then initiate communication of the task to respective associated devices of the one or more hub members for notification of the task to be completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Joseph H. Matthews, III, Lavanya Vasudevan, Shawn M. Thomas, Joseph A. Schrader, Ted Tai-Yu Chen, Raman K. Sarin
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Publication number: 20130295872Abstract: Mobile device emergency service techniques are described. In embodiments, a client device includes one or more modules implemented at least partially in hardware and configured to implement an emergency service. The emergency service configured to support operations including generating a user interface for display on a display device, receiving one or more inputs usable to form an emergency contacts list that includes a plurality of emergency contacts, and causing the emergency contacts list to be communicated to one or more other client devices for use in generating a message to be communicated automatically and without user intervention to the emergency contacts in the emergency contacts list responsive to a trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Shai Guday, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Joseph A. Schrader, Ted Tai-Yu Chen, Raman K. Sarin, Sharad Agarwal, Shawn M. Thomas, John D. Skovron, John A. Yovin
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Publication number: 20130227431Abstract: In embodiments of private interaction hubs, a mobile device has memory storage to maintain hub data that is associated with a private interaction hub, where the hub data includes multiple types of displayable data that is editable by different types of device applications. The memory storage at the device also maintains private data that is displayable and is viewable with one of the device applications. The mobile device also includes a display device to display the multiple types of the hub data in a hub user interface of a hub application. The display device can also display the private data and a subset of the hub data that are both associated with a device application in a device application user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Lavanya Vasudevan, Shawn M. Thomas, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Joseph A. Schrader, Ted Tai-Yu Chen, Raman K. Sarin
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Publication number: 20120192218Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Mark D. Schwesinger, Jeffrey C. Fong, Joseph A. Schrader, Mark G. Young, Todd San Jule
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Publication number: 20120151530Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: ALLYSON M. KRIEGER, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
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Patent number: 8171515Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mark D Schwesinger, Jeffrey C Fong, Joseph A Schrader, Mark G Young, Todd San Jule
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Patent number: 8122472Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
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Patent number: 7895992Abstract: A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having an engine block with first and second cylinder banks arranged at an angle and longitudinally offset relative to one another and a camshaft disposed within the engine block for actuating valves associated with each cylinder includes first and second cylinder heads associated with the first and second cylinder banks and having an intake runner for each cylinder with an entrance disposed on an outward side, and an exhaust runner for each cylinder exiting the cylinder head on an inward side of the cylinder head generally rearward of an associated cylinder to facilitate positioning of one or more turbochargers and a fuel pump in the valley generally between the cylinder heads with the fuel pump disposed forward of the exhaust runner exits and associated exhaust manifolds while accommodating four valves per cylinder actuated by four pushrods extending through the cylinder heads forward of corresponding exhaust runner exits.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Matthew Byrne Diggs, Michael Joseph Schrader, Jeff Allen Mullins, Jeff D Fluharty
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Publication number: 20090078240Abstract: A multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having an engine block with first and second cylinder banks arranged at an angle and longitudinally offset relative to one another and a camshaft disposed within the engine block for actuating valves associated with each cylinder includes first and second cylinder heads associated with the first and second cylinder banks and having an intake runner for each cylinder with an entrance disposed on an outward side, and an exhaust runner for each cylinder exiting the cylinder head on an inward side of the cylinder head generally rearward of an associated cylinder to facilitate positioning of one or more turbochargers and a fuel pump in the valley generally between the cylinder heads with the fuel pump disposed forward of the exhaust runner exits and associated exhaust manifolds while accommodating four valves per cylinder actuated by four pushrods extending through the cylinder heads forward of corresponding exhaust runner exits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Matthew Byrne Diggs, Michael Joseph Schrader, Jeff Allen Mullins, Jeff D. Fluharty
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Publication number: 20080276278Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
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Patent number: 7293275Abstract: Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Allyson M. Krieger, David B. Delp, Garth A. Lewis, Eric Emil Kattwinkel, Joseph A. Schrader, Rowland W. Yerkes
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Publication number: 20070118848Abstract: A favorite channel list for a media system is generated by observing the viewing, surfing, and recording habits of a user. The viewing habits may include the duration and frequency of viewing a channel. A user's surfing habits, including navigation habits of a guide, the method used for navigation to a channel, and information queries made during a surfing session may be used to determine which channels may be added to a favorites list. When the user has an ability to record a program and view the program later, the user's behavior in selecting programs for recording, and the behaviors of playing back and archiving recorded shows may also be used to identify favorite channels. In some embodiments, the favorites list may be customized for a user or node of a playback system, as well as time of day.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mark Schwesinger, Jeffrey Fong, Joseph Schrader, Mark Young, Todd Jule
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Publication number: 20070044826Abstract: An ergonomically designed ambulatory walking device comprised of a bicycle seat supported by an offset seat post that can be used for both right and left injuries. Different handlebar configurations can move the user's hands any number of different positions laterally to the right or left, higher and lower in relationship to the seat and closer and farther from the pelvis. Different frame sizes and height and seat to hand spread make it possible to fine tune a person's balance by selecting standardized parts. The dispensing method allows for verification of doctor's orders and the procedure for selecting parts by a trained individual allows for proper body positioning of the user. The new and simplified frame design, along with its various components and stabilizers, help persons needing more assistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Joseph Schrader
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Publication number: 20060107289Abstract: Thumbnail images representative of recorded TV programs are generated and presented to aid a user in browsing the recorded TV programs. In one implementation, a temporary thumbnail image is generated when a TV program first starts recording. The temporary thumbnail is used to populate any user interface (UI) screens that reference the recoded TV program. Once the TV program has reached a threshold amount of recording (e.g., a prescribed duration of recording, or completion of the recording), a permanent thumbnail image is generated and associated with the TV program. The permanent thumbnail is then presented in any subsequent UI screens, replacing the temporary thumbnail. In another implementation, display of the thumbnail images in the UI screens may be further controlled by setting preferences, such as parental controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aaron DeYonker, Jeffrey Fong, Todd Jule, Zhike Kong, Bin Lin, Nishad Mulye, Joseph Schrader, Thomas Taylor, Xinli Zou
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Publication number: 20060026635Abstract: Methods and systems that enable users to find and view programs are described. In one embodiment, a program-viewing portal application executes on a client device and is configured to enable a user to access programs within a particular program type, and to view, as part of a program selection process, non-textual images associated with individual programs within the particular program type. In one implementation, the program-viewing portal application comprises a movie portal application that presents, as part of the user's selection process, movie cover art that enables the user to browse movies that are currently playing or will be playing shortly, and to view movies sorted in accordance with their genre and/or rating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Peter Potrebic, Todd Jule, Joseph Schrader, William Flora, Waiman Lam
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Publication number: 20060026639Abstract: Methods and systems that enable users to find and view programs are described. In at least some embodiments, an interactive program information page enables links to be created between local electronic program guide data that resides on the client device and data that resides remotely from the client device. In at least one embodiment, the interactive program information page enables a user to make selections which can both (1) execute remote queries of data that resides remotely using data returned from a local query of local electronic program guide data, and (2) execute local queries of local electronic program guide data using data returned from a remote query of the data that resides remotely.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Peter Potrebic, Todd Jule, Joseph Schrader, Waiman Lam, Thomas Taylor
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Publication number: 20060026641Abstract: Methods and systems that enable users to find and view programs are described. In one embodiment, a user can access programs within a particular program type in an electronic program guide and select programs that are not available via a current electronic program guide. If programs are available from one or more provisional sources, the user can acquire one or more program. In other embodiments, electronic program guide data is processed to identify movies within the guide data. A user can then browse a collection movies some of which are available via an associated electronic program guide and others of which are not available via the electronic program guide. For movies that are not available via the electronic program guide, a client device can ascertain whether such movies are available from a provisional service source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Todd Jule, Joseph Schrader, Waiman Lam, Wei Ada Cho, Andrew Jaffray, Mark Gibson
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Publication number: 20060026647Abstract: Methods and systems that enable users to find and view programs are described. In one embodiment, a user request associated with a program that does not occur in a current electronic program guide is received and a record request is created based on the user's request. A recording associated with the record request is then made. In another embodiment, a client device presents a user interface that allows a user to make a selection to view a program that is not included in a current electronic program guide associated with the client device. A unique marker associated with the program is then used to search for the program in a future electronic program guide. If the program is found in a future electronic program guide, the program is recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Peter Potrebic, Joseph Schrader, Waiman Lam, Thomas Taylor
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Publication number: 20030023975Abstract: An enhanced television navigation service supplies broadcast television music programming, digital audio and related content. The related content is linked with the broadcast programming and is presented to the user. By linking the related content with the programming in this fashion, the user can tune to a program based on information indicators presented by the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Schrader, Jeffrey D. Crawford, Alvin P. Lee, Andrew M. Simms, Samuel T. Scott, William M. Crow