Patents by Inventor Jukka Nihtila

Jukka Nihtila 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: 8027691
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing position profiles in mobile value added services is disclosed. Users define, manage and use position profiles with mobile value-added services and utilize the personal position profile in context sensitive value-added services. The method includes defining at least one location profile associated with a user of a mobile terminal and storing the at least one location profile remote from the mobile terminal. A system for providing location profiles includes a mapping service provider, a node in a wireless network for providing location services to a user of a mobile terminal and an interface between the server and the mapping service provider, where the user defines at least one location profile and causes the at least one location profile to be stored at the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Anette Bernas, Jukka Heiska, Jukka Nihtila, Seija Salmela
  • Patent number: 7660587
    Abstract: Efficient and effective communications are initiated from the selection, at a first user device, of a link in a resource. Based on this selection, a communications request is transmitted to a server. In addition, identification information of a second user device (such as a telephone number or an Internet Protocol (IP) address) is transmitted to the server. As a result of this request and identification information, a communication response is received at the second user device. This communications response may be of various types, such as a voice call, a message, or a rich call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jukka K. Nurminen, Balazs Bakos, Hunor Demeter, Zoltan Ivanfi, Petri Stenman, Jörgen Othman, Jukka Nihtilä, Timo K. Miettinen
  • Patent number: 7412205
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention comprise a digital mobile terminal system for accessing mobile internet services including a VHF/AM/FM radio receiver and a subsystem that handles interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a radio network via a digital (e.g., RDS) data stream, interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a mobile internet services platform, and interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a user seeking to access and interact with mobile internet services. The present invention also comprises a radio broadcasting server platform for transmitting an RDS data stream including a subsystem that handles interfaces and interaction between the radio broadcasting server platform and a radio network via the digital (e.g., RDS) data stream and interfaces and interactions between the radio broadcasting server platform and a mobile internet services platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Järvi, Jukka Nihtilä
  • Patent number: 7278966
    Abstract: A system for managing physiological information includes a mobile terminal and at least one destination. The terminal is capable of transferring physiological information relating to a terminal user. The destination(s), in turn, are capable of receiving the physiological information and performing at least one operation based upon the physiological information. The destinations can return content to the terminal, where the content is selected based upon the operation(s) performed by the destination(s). Upon receiving the content, then, the terminal is also capable of performing at least one operation based upon the content. The system can also include a mobile station for facilitating the transfer of physiological information and content between the terminal and the destination(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Kari Hjelt, Santtu Naukkarinen, Jukka Nihtilä, Tapani Ryhänen, Timo Vitikainen
  • Publication number: 20070093255
    Abstract: Efficient and effective communications are initiated from the selection, at a first user device, of a link in a resource. Based on this selection, a communications request is transmitted to a server. In addition, identification information of a second user device (such as a telephone number or an Internet Protocol (IP) address) is transmitted to the server. As a result of this request and identification information, a communication response is received at the second user device. This communications response may be of various types, such as a voice call, a message, or a rich call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Jukka Nurminen, Balazs Bakos, Hunor Demeter, Zoltan Ivanfi, Petri Stenman, Jorgen Othman, Jukka Nihtila, Timo Miettinen
  • Publication number: 20060128418
    Abstract: A method for delivering program related content information to users over broadcast media. A user initiates a request to contact a program such as a shopping television program by inputting an indication that the user would like to contact the program. The mobile terminal utilizes contact information embedded in a broadcast signal to initiate a connection between the mobile device and a telephone or other device associated with the program. The contact information received in the broadcast signal may be stored in a phone book application of the mobile terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Hans-Christoph Quelle, Achim Reidelsturz, Jukka Nihtila, Heikki Huomo
  • Patent number: 7054653
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a digital mobile terminal system for accessing mobile internet services including a VHF/AM/FM radio receiver and a subsystem that handles interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a radio network via a digital (e.g., RDS) data stream, interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a mobile internet services platform and interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a user seeking to access and interact with mobile internet services. The present invention also comprises a radio broadcasting server platform for transmitting an RDS data stream including a subsystem that handles interfaces and interaction between the radio broadcasting server platform and a radio network via the digital (e.g., RDS) data stream and interfaces and interactions between the radio broadcasting server platform and a mobile internet services platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Järvi, Jukka Nihtilä
  • Publication number: 20060056324
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method to deliver a set of song-related information to a terminal associated with a subscriber of a content provisioning system. The method includes establishing a subscriber profile for specifying at least a frequency at which the content provisioning system is to download to the subscriber at least one list of content, in the preferred invention at least one list of songs, that is updated in accordance with at least one criterion. The method further downloads the at least one song list to the terminal at a time that is based on the subscriber profile. Also disclosed is a content provisioning system, a network server and a terminal that operate in accordance with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Timo Hyyppa, Juha Salo, Toni Kopra, Mikko Makipaa, Jukka Nihtila, Oren Levine, Janne Aaltonen, Ari Pajusalo, Ahti Muhonen, Ari Hannikainen, Janne Antola
  • Publication number: 20060030378
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention comprise a digital mobile terminal system for accessing mobile internet services including a VHF/AM/FM radio receiver and a subsystem that handles interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a radio network via a digital (e.g., RDS) data stream, interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a mobile internet services platform, and interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a user seeking to access and interact with mobile internet services. The present invention also comprises a radio broadcasting server platform for transmitting an RDS data stream including a subsystem that handles interfaces and interaction between the radio broadcasting server platform and a radio network via the digital (e.g., RDS) data stream and interfaces and interactions between the radio broadcasting server platform and a mobile internet services platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Jarvi, Jukka Nihtila
  • Publication number: 20050171410
    Abstract: A system for managing physiological information includes a mobile terminal and at least one destination. The terminal is capable of transferring physiological information relating to a terminal user. The destination(s), in turn, are capable of receiving the physiological information and performing at least one operation based upon the physiological information. The destinations can return content to the terminal, where the content is selected based upon the operation(s) performed by the destination(s). Upon receiving the content, then, the terminal is also capable of performing at least one operation based upon the content. The system can also include a mobile station for facilitating the transfer of physiological information and content between the terminal and the destination(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Kari Hjelt, Santtu Naukkarinen, Jukka Nihtila, Tapani Ryhanen, Timo Vitikainen
  • Publication number: 20050101845
    Abstract: A system and method is implemented with use of a mobile communication device and at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter associated with a user's physiology. One or more parameters associated with the user's physiology are sensed, the sensed one or more parameters defining physiological data associated with the user. The physiological data is analyzed relative to training regimen data, the training regimen data comprising one or both of range limits and durations associated with an exercise regimen. The physiological data is transferred to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device provides the physiological data in a form suitable for integration into an avatar representative of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jukka Nihtila
  • Publication number: 20050085946
    Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for example, in allowing a user to come to possess a physical entity that allows for the receipt, use, access, and/or the like of a virtual entity (e.g., a media item, software, a service, data, and/or the like). A number of form factors for physical entities might be available. Available form factors might include, for example, images, jewelry, toys, clothing, iron-ons, straps, cards, nail treatments, temporary tattoos, stickers, figurines, and/or the like. Various attributes of a physical entity might, for example, be definable and/or selectable by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Petri Visikivi, Jukka Nihtila, Sakari Kotola
  • Patent number: 6817979
    Abstract: A system and method provide for interacting with a virtual physiological model of a user with use of a mobile communication device. Physiological data associated with the user is acquired from the user. The physiological data is transmitted to the mobile communication device, preferably with use of a wireless communication protocol. The methodology further involves using the mobile communication device to communicate the physiological data to a network server. The physiological data is integrated into the virtual physiological model of the user. The user can access data and depictions of the user developed from the physiological data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jukka Nihtilä
  • Publication number: 20040077359
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing position profiles in mobile value added services is disclosed. Users define, manage and use position profiles with mobile value-added services and utilize the personal position profile in context sensitive value-added services. The method includes defining at least one location profile associated with a user of a mobile terminal and storing the at least one location profile remote from the mobile terminal. A system for providing location profiles includes a mapping service provider, a node in a wireless network for providing location services to a user of a mobile terminal and an interface between the server and the mapping service provider, where the user defines at least one location profile and causes the at least one location profile to be stored at the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Anette Bernas, Jukka Heiska, Jukka Nihtila, Seija Salmela
  • Publication number: 20040002634
    Abstract: A system and method provide for interacting with a virtual physiological model of a user with use of a mobile communication device. Physiological data associated with the user is acquired from the user. The physiological data is transmitted to the mobile communication device, preferably with use of a wireless communication protocol. The methodology further involves using the mobile communication device to communicate the physiological data to a network server. The physiological data is integrated into the virtual physiological model of the user. The user can access data and depictions of the user developed from the physiological data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jukka Nihtila
  • Publication number: 20030069032
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a digital mobile terminal system for accessing mobile internet services including a VHF/AM/FM radio receiver and a subsystem that handles interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a radio network via a digital (e.g., RDS) data stream, interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a mobile internet services platform and interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a user seeking to access and interact with mobile internet services. The present invention also comprises a radio broadcasting server platform for transmitting an RDS data stream including a subsystem that handles interfaces and interaction between the radio broadcasting server platform and a radio network via the digital (e.g., RDS) data stream and interfaces and interactions between the radio broadcasting server platform and a mobile internet services platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Jyrki Jarvi, Jukka Nihtila
  • Patent number: RE44390
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention comprise a digital mobile terminal system for accessing mobile internet services including a VHF/AM/FM radio receiver and a subsystem that handles interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a radio network via a digital (e.g., RDS) data stream, interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a mobile internet services platform, and interfaces and interactions between the digital mobile terminal and a user seeking to access and interact with mobile internet services. The present invention also comprises a radio broadcasting server platform for transmitting an RDS data stream including a subsystem that handles interfaces and interaction between the radio broadcasting server platform and a radio network via the digital (e.g., RDS) data stream and interfaces and interactions between the radio broadcasting server platform and a mobile internet services platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Jarvi, Jukka Nihtila