Patents by Inventor Lawrence A. Edwards

Lawrence A. Edwards 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).

  • Camera-based accessory classification
    Patent number: 9667764
    Abstract: A method for using an accessory with a mobile device is disclosed. The method includes: causing at least one camera of the mobile device to capture one or more images of a pattern on an accessory that is being used with the mobile device; determining a type associated with the accessory based on the one or more images; and entering an accessory-specific operating mode in which behavior of the mobile device is controlled to accommodate features that are specific to the accessory type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward Kuhl, Nazih Almalki
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A MOBILE DEVICE PERIPHERAL
    Publication number: 20170141806
    Abstract: A method at a mobile device for recognizing and adapting to a peripheral device, the method obtaining a reading from a magnetic sensor on the mobile device associated with a magnet on the peripheral device; determining, from the reading, at least one of a polarity or a magnetic field strength of the magnet; identifying a type of the peripheral device based on the at least one of the polarity or magnetic field strength of the magnet; and adapting the mobile device to the type of the peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward KUHL, Nazih ALMALKI
  • CAMERA-BASED ACCESSORY CLASSIFICATION
    Publication number: 20170134555
    Abstract: A method for using an accessory with a mobile device is disclosed. The method includes: causing at least one camera of the mobile device to capture one or more images of a pattern on an accessory that is being used with the mobile device; determining a type associated with the accessory based on the one or more images; and entering an accessory-specific operating mode in which behavior of the mobile device is controlled to accommodate features that are specific to the accessory type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward KUHL, Nazih ALMALKI
  • FOLDED CONTINUOUS MULTIELEMENT TOUCH DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20170115691
    Abstract: A portable information handling system may be equipped with a folded continuous multielement touch display that covers a front and back surface of a display member. Based on a physical state and a usage case of the portable information handling system, certain elements in the multielement touch display may be selectively deactivated or disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Lawrence Edward Knepper, Asim Mukarram Siddiqui, Rex W. Bryan
  • AUGER AND SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20170069158
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in a vending machine includes an auger disposed in a cylindrical sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward HARPER, Christopher Todd WHITE, James Michael RATTEREE, John Thomas HURT
  • System and method for a multi-coil wireless power transfer
    Patent number: 9590447
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for multi-coil wireless power transfer. The system includes a first transmitting coil disposed within a lower portion of a wireless charger, and a second transmitting coil disposed within a side portion of the wireless charger. The system further includes a communications module configured to receive a signal from an information handling system. The information handling system includes a receiving coil. The system additionally includes a transmit module configured to determine an orientation of the receiving coil, and provide a first current to the first transmitting coil and a second current to the second transmitting coil based on the orientation of the receiving coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Lawrence Edward Knepper
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRAM-LESS SSD DATA PROTECTION DURING A POWER FAILURE EVENT
    Publication number: 20170060668
    Abstract: A solid-state drive (SSD) may not include a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) but rather may utilize a host memory buffer of system random access memory (RAM). During a power failure data on dirty cache lines may be lost. A power protection caching policy may be implemented where an SSD controller is capable of accepting a flush cache signal, which may be a signal to a redefined pin of the SSD or a command, from a controller of the information handling system. The controller may utilize a slope detect mechanism and/or a power good detect mechanism to detect a power failure and if a power failure is detected to issue a flush cache signal the SSD controller to cause a flush of all dirty cache lines from the host memory buffer before the power failure results in inoperability of circuitry associated with the dirty cache lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Munif Mohammed Farhan, Lawrence Edward Knepper
  • Shoe insert and method for using same
    Patent number: 9565888
    Abstract: A shoe that includes a base layer, middle layer and top layer all having a top and a bottom surface. A first portion of the bottom surface of the middle layer is adhered to the top surface of the base layer, and the bottom surface of the top layer is adhered to the top surface of the middle layer. The base layer, middle layer and top layer cooperate to define a main body portion that includes a heel cup, an arch portion and a forefoot portion. The forefoot portion includes a part of the middle layer and a part of the top layer, but not a part of the base layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: LFRJ, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Joseph, Lawrence Edward Feigen
  • IM conversation management
    Patent number: 9571431
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing IM conversations is provided. In response to idle time and, preferably, read message status, particular current conversations are removed from a list of current conversations. The removed conversations may be moved to an archive which may be automatically maintained in response to size constraints. An archive interface is facilitated to review conversations, save all or portions thereof, delete, etc. The archived conversations are preferably associated with the contact for the conversation to show a history of conversations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Gerhard Dietrich Klassen, Craig Dunk, Lawrence Edward Kuhl, Christopher R. Wormald
  • Handheld Electronic Device and Associated Method Providing Time Data in a Messaging Environment
    Publication number: 20170034104
    Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device and an associated method are provided in which time data regarding certain aspects of a messaging conversation on a handheld electronic device are made available to a user. Such time data is provided, for instance, in situations where an interruption has occurred during a messaging conversation. Time data can also be provided to a user on demand in certain circumstances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gerhard Dietrich KLASSEN, Christopher R. WORMALD, Lawrence Edward KUHL
  • Oral Care Compositions Containing Amps Polymers, Copolymers, Or Cross Polymers
    Publication number: 20170027849
    Abstract: Oral care compositions containing a peroxide and a 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid polymers, copolymers, or cross polymers. The oral care compositions can also contain a fluoride ion source and a flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Sanjeev Midha, Steven Hamilton Hoke, II, Laura H. Lucas, Lawrence Edward Dolan, Michael Jude LeBlanc, Karen Lehnhoff, Eva Schneiderman
  • POWER CONTROL IN AN ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160351118
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for power control in an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display device are described. In an embodiment, a method includes monitoring a level of current draw from an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display device. The method may also include comparing the level of current draw to a threshold value. Additionally, a method may include throttling system power consumption in response to the level of current draw exceeding the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward Knepper, Deeder M. Aurongzeb
  • Camera-based accessory classification
    Patent number: 9509361
    Abstract: A method for using an accessory with a mobile device is disclosed. The method includes: causing at least one camera of the mobile device to capture one or more images of a pattern disposed on a surface of an accessory that is being used with the mobile device; identifying a code associated with the accessory from the one or more images of the pattern; determining a type associated with the accessory based on the identified code; and entering an accessory-specific operating mode in which behavior of the mobile device is controlled to accommodate features that are specific to the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Lawrence Edward Kuhl, Nazih Almalki
  • Method and apparatus for line selection in a communication device
    Patent number: 9497318
    Abstract: The present disclosure provide embodiments of an apparatus and method for selecting a line from two or more lines on a communication device. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method, comprising: detecting initiation of an outgoing call from a communication device to a target party, the communication device having at least two lines; identifying the target party in contact information; determining which of the at least two lines is associated with the target party; in response to the detecting the initiation of the outgoing call, operating the communication device to make the outgoing call to the target party using the associated line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Raymond Paul Vander Veen, Neil Patrick Adams, Lawrence Edward Kuhl
  • Multi-directional Apparel Rack
    Publication number: 20160324313
    Abstract: A multi-directional apparel rack for transport and storage of a plurality of garments in a confined space. The use of catenaries to support hangers allows garments to be easily spaced and compressed to allow selection without damaging neighboring garments. A large quantity of garments is visible from multiple sides so garments may be categorized. The catenaries are optionally removable so that multiple garments can be moved from a transport rack to a display rack, or between display racks quickly and easily as a group, rather than individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Edward Smith
  • Automated T-Ball batting tee baseball stand for little league teams
    Publication number: 20160325151
    Abstract: Automated T-Ball batting tee baseball stand for little league teams is disclosed. Having an automated stand with remote control and foot switches speeds up play of little league games and practice by removing the physical time it takes for the coach to make the manual adjustments. The coach can adjust the setting for each player quickly which is also an improvement for helping the young players learn how to swing the bat and hit the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Edward Coyne
  • Systems and methods for splicing pile segments
    Patent number: 9481972
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pile splicing system and method uses a pile segment adapted to form part of a spliced pile, the pile segment including an elongated concrete body having first and second ends, one-way anchor embedded in the body that is adapted to resist passage of a post-tensioning strand in a direction toward the first end of the body; and a splicing duct embedded in the body that extends from the first end to the embedded one-way anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Austin Gray Mullins, Rajan Sen, Lawrence Edward Jones
  • Automated communication line switching for voicemail access
    Patent number: 9485340
    Abstract: A telephone station apparatus that is arranged to operate on two, or more, communication lines, receives an instruction to access a voicemail server. The telephone station apparatus switches from a first communication line to a second communication line and initiates a call to the voicemail server. At the voicemail server, calling line identification allows the voicemail server to present an interface to the voicemail box associated with the second communication line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Keizo Marui, Lawrence Edward Kuhl, Ronald Scotte Zinn
  • Methods and apparatus for mounting signs adjacent to roadways
    Patent number: 9441336
    Abstract: A signpost connector for use in coupling a sign support to an anchor includes at least one bolt having a plurality of bolt heads, wherein at least one of the plurality of bolt heads is configured to break away from the bolt when a pre-determined torque load is induced to the one bolt head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Xcessories Squared
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Leahy, Lawrence Edward Leahy
  • Shoe insert
    Patent number: D766559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: LFRJ, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Joseph, Lawrence Edward Feigen