Patents by Inventor Karen R. Rowlands

Karen R. Rowlands 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).

  • Content-related wallpaper
    Patent number: 8271333
    Abstract: A media player provides on-screen desktop imagery such as background wallpaper and/or interactive features, related to music or other content being played. The presentation of the content-related imagery and/or features is not limited to the area of the screen associated with the media player, but can extend to other areas of the screen as well. The content-related imagery and/or features may be displayed, for example, as desktop wallpaper, so that it appears as a background to other user interface elements such as icons and windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Grigsby, Karen R. Rowlands