Patents by Inventor Kabir Siddiqui
Kabir Siddiqui 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: 20170145724Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a hinge assembly that can rotatably secure the first portion to the second portion with a flexible hinge that is biased into the second portion such that a length of the flexible hinge exposed between the first and second portions changes as the first and second portions are rotated through a range of angular orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventor: Kabir SIDDIQUI
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Publication number: 20170078459Abstract: Mobile communications devices having moveable housings are described. In an implementation, a mobile communications device includes a first housing and a second housing. At least one of the first or second housings are moveable between a first configuration in which the first housing substantially covers the second housing so that an outer surface of the second housing is covered and an outer surface of the first housing is viewable, and a second configuration in which said outer surface of the second housing is exposed and positioned such that said outer surface of the second housing is positioned in a substantially similar plane to that of said outer surface of the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Quintin R. Morris
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Publication number: 20170070017Abstract: Extendable connector ports are described herein that may be implemented in thin computing devices. An extendable connector port includes a floor, tongue, and roof that expand from a closed position stored within a computing device to an open position that extends away from the computing device. An extension mechanism of the extendable connector port maintains a parallel orientation of the floor, tongue, and roof and gaps in the extendable connector port when the port extends to the open position. The extendable connector port may then be collapsed into the closed position by reducing or eliminating gaps between the floor, tongue, and roof, so that the connector port is thinner in its closed position than it is in its open position. This collapsibility of the extendable connector port allows thin computing devices to include ports that are thicker than a housing of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Neil O'Connell, Ivan Andrew McCracken, Kabir Siddiqui, Brett Andrew Tomky, Errol Mark Tazbaz
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Patent number: 9575515Abstract: Techniques for fabric lamination to a component are described. According to various implementations, a single piece of fabric is laminated to a moveable component and to an apparatus to which the moveable component is attached. Generally, lamination of fabric to a moveable component and portions of an associated apparatus can enhance a user experience in a variety of ways. Embodiments may also be employed to cut fabric from around a surface component of an apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Camilo Leon, Kabir Siddiqui, Dane M. Hansen, Anthony Christian Reed, Matthew David Mickelson, Jiannan Chen, Rahul Marwah
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Patent number: 9541962Abstract: Techniques involving a mobile computing device having a flexible hinge structure are described. In one or more implementations, a mobile computing device includes a plurality of housings, a display device that is flexible, and a flexible hinge structure. The flexible hinge structure secures the plurality of housings to each other, permits the plurality of housings to rotate about an axis in relation to each other, and supports a continuous viewing area of the display device that extends across the plurality of housings and the flexible hinge structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Kabir Siddiqui
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Publication number: 20170003719Abstract: A multistage friction hinge is described. In at least some embodiments, the described hinge enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus. According to various embodiments, a hinge includes different activity stages where movement of the hinge is based on different activity mechanisms. For instance, the hinge includes different sets of components that form different friction engines that provide resistance to rotational and/or pivoting movement of the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventor: Kabir Siddiqui
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Publication number: 20160338188Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include an integrative display chassis defining a major planar surface and having a feature formed relative to the major planar surface. The example can also include a display positioned relative to the integrative display chassis and extending along the major planar surface defined by the integrative display chassis. The example can further include an electronic component positioned in the feature and oriented relative to the major planar surface by the feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Rajesh DIGHDE, Andrew N. CADY, Camilo LEON, Kabir SIDDIQUI
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Patent number: 9442518Abstract: Implementations of a mounting wedge for a flexible material are described. According to various embodiments, a flexible material such as a fabric is laminated to a surface of a device, such as a portable computing device. At least some embodiments utilize a mounting wedge to secure an edge of the flexible material to the device, as well as for a mounting surface for a component of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Stephan Alexander Cummings
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Publication number: 20160109908Abstract: Techniques involving a mobile computing device having a flexible hinge structure are described. In one or more implementations, a mobile computing device includes a plurality of housings, a display device that is flexible, and a flexible hinge structure. The flexible hinge structure secures the plurality of housings to each other, permits the plurality of housings to rotate about an axis in relation to each other, and supports a continuous viewing area of the display device that extends across the plurality of housings and the flexible hinge structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: Kabir Siddiqui
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Patent number: 9304549Abstract: A hinge mechanism for rotatable component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. For example, the hinge mechanism can be employed to rotatably attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated via the hinge mechanism to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. For example, the kickstand can be positioned to support the computing device in a typing orientation such that input can be provided via an associated input device. As another example, the kickstand can be positioned to enable viewing and/or interaction with the computing device, such as in a portrait viewing orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Kabir Siddiqui
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Patent number: 9275809Abstract: Techniques for device camera angle are described. In one or more implementations, a camera is mounted in a computing device at an angle based on an orientation of the computing device. For example, when the computing device is positioned on a surface and at an angle to the surface (such as when supported by a kickstand), the mounting angle of the camera is such that an optical axis of the camera points forward, and not towards the surface. In at least some implementations, a computing device includes a camera that is physically adjustable to support different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, images that are captured via a camera on a computing device can be manipulated based on an orientation of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Panos C. Panay, Hakon Strande, Chun Beng Goh, Harold F. Mantooth, Kabir Siddiqui, Darryl I. Jensen
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Publication number: 20150378392Abstract: A hinge for component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Ralf Groene, Karsten Aagaard, Anthony Christian Reed, Stephan Alexander Cummings, Darryl I. Jensen, Joseph B. Gault
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Publication number: 20150346771Abstract: Implementations of a mounting wedge for a flexible material are described. According to various embodiments, a flexible material such as a fabric is laminated to a surface of a device, such as a portable computing device. At least some embodiments utilize a mounting wedge to secure an edge of the flexible material to the device, as well as for a mounting surface for a component of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Stephan Alexander Cummings
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Publication number: 20150346780Abstract: Techniques for fabric lamination to a component are described. According to various implementations, a single piece of fabric is laminated to a moveable component and to an apparatus to which the moveable component is attached. Generally, lamination of fabric to a moveable component and portions of an associated apparatus can enhance a user experience in a variety of ways. Embodiments may also be employed to cut fabric from around a surface component of an apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Camilo Leon, Kabir Siddiqui, Dane M. Hansen, Anthony Christian Reed, Matthew David Mickelson, Jiannan Chen, Rahul Marwah
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Publication number: 20150350394Abstract: Mobile communications devices having movable housings are described. In an implementation, a mobile communications device includes a first housing and a second housing. At least one of the first or second housings are movable between a first configuration in which the first housing substantially covers the second housing so that an outer surface of the second housing is covered and an outer surface of the first housing is viewable, and a second configuration in which said outer surface of the second housing is exposed and positioned such that said outer surface of the second housing is positioned in a substantially similar plane to that of said outer surface of the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Quintin R. Morris
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Patent number: 9154592Abstract: Mobile communications devices having moveable housings are described. In an implementation, a mobile communications device includes a first housing that includes a display device; and a second housing that includes a keyboard. At least one of the first or second housings are moveable between a first configuration in which the first housing substantially covers the second housing so the keyboard is covered and the display device is viewable and a second configuration in which the keyboard is exposed and positioned such that an outer plane of the keyboard is positioned in a substantially similar plane to that of an outer surface of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Quintin R. Morris
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Patent number: 9134808Abstract: A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Ralf Groene, Karsten Aagaard, Anthony Christian Reed, Stephan Alexander Cummings, Darryl I. Jensen, Joseph B. Gault
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Patent number: 9116550Abstract: A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Ralf Groene, Karsten Aagaard, Anthony Christian Reed, Stephan Alexander Cummings, Darryl I. Jensen, Joseph B. Gault
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Publication number: 20150091839Abstract: A compliant support for a display device is described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes an external enclosure configured to assume a mobile computing device configuration and one or more computing components secured by and disposed within the external enclosure. The one or more computing components are configured to perform one or more operations that are specified by software. A display device is secured to the external enclosure such that the display device is viewable by a user, the display device supporting touchscreen functionality. A compliant support is disposed between the one or more computing components and the display device, the compliant support configured to reduce deflection of the display device by compression of the compliant support, the deflection caused in response to contact against a surface of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chien-Hui Wen, Adam Petri, Stephan Alexander Cummings, Eric M. Leong, Kabir Siddiqui
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Publication number: 20140293534Abstract: A hinge mechanism for rotatable component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. For example, the hinge mechanism can be employed to rotatably attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated via the hinge mechanism to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. For example, the kickstand can be positioned to support the computing device in a typing orientation such that input can be provided via an associated input device. As another example, the kickstand can be positioned to enable viewing and/or interaction with the computing device, such as in a portrait viewing orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Kabir Siddiqui