Patents by Inventor Leo Kärkkäinen

Leo Kärkkäinen 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: 11918379
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a controller configured to: receive one or more sensed signals from one or more wearable sensors, wherein a wearable sensor is for sensing a user's body and outputting a sensed signal dependent upon one or more biological processes of the user; process the one or more sensed signals and detect one or more bio signals that are determined by the one or more biological processes of the user; and process the one or more sensed signals to detect a user input signal indicative of: the user touching the user's body, and/or the user touching at least one of the wearable sensors, and/or relative movement of at least one of the wearable sensors relative to the user's body, and process the user input signal to identify a user input command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventors: Tuomo Latva-Käyrä, Joni Jantunen, Harri Lasarov, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Publication number: 20220353012
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and SW for HARQ control are disclosed. The method includes: inputting (504) a beginning part of a data packet received on a specific frequency band and in a scheduled slot between a user apparatus and a radio access network, and supplementary data related to the data packet, into a neural network with trained parameters to predict a success of decoding the data packet after received in full; and controlling (516) a hybrid automatic repeat request procedure associated with the data packet based on the predicted success using the specific frequency band and the scheduled slot for full-duplex inband signalling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mikko HONKALA, Dani KORPI, Janne HUTTUNEN, Mikko UUSITALO, Leo KÄRKKÄINEN
  • Publication number: 20220329359
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and SW for HARQ control are disclosed. The method includes: analyzing (514) a beginning part of a data packet received on a specific frequency band and in a scheduled slot between a user apparatus and a radio access network to predict a success of decoding the data packet after received in full; and controlling (516) a hybrid automatic repeat request procedure associated with the data packet based on the predicted success using the specific frequency band and the scheduled slot for full-duplex inband signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Dani Korpi, Leo Kärkkäinen, Mikko Honkala, Janne Huttunen, Mikko Uusitalo
  • Patent number: 11222407
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to: receive an input signal, the input signal comprising a piecewise-smooth signal and a noise signal; determine a prior probability density function of a representation of the piecewise-smooth signal, the representation of the piecewise-smooth signal comprising a combination of a smooth, Gaussian, variable and a jump, Cauchy, variable; determine a likelihood function based on the input signal; determine a posterior probability density function based on the likelihood function and the prior probability density function distribution; and estimate the piecewise-smooth signal based on an estimate of a posterior probability density function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Janne Huttunen, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Publication number: 20200311882
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to: receive an input signal, the input signal comprising a piecewise-smooth signal and a noise signal; determine a prior probability density function of a representation of the piecewise-smooth signal, the representation of the piecewise-smooth signal comprising a combination of a smooth, Gaussian, variable and a jump, Cauchy, variable; determine a likelihood function based on the input signal; determine a posterior probability density function based on the likelihood function and the prior probability density function distribution; and estimate the piecewise-smooth signal based on an estimate of a posterior probability density function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Janne Huttunen, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Publication number: 20200196951
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a controller configured to: receive one or more sensed signals from one or more wearable sensors, wherein a wearable sensor is for sensing a user's body and outputting a sensed signal dependent upon one or more biological processes of the user; process the one or more sensed signals and detect one or more bio signals that are determined by the one or more biological processes of the user; and process the one or more sensed signals to detect a user input signal indicative of: the user touching the user's body, and/or the user touching at least one of the wearable sensors, and/or relative movement of at least one of the wearable sensors relative to the user's body, and process the user input signal to identify a user input command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Tuomo LATVA-KÄYRÄ, Joni JANTUNEN, Harri LASAROV, Leo KÄRKKÄINEN
  • Patent number: 10397728
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising a processor configured to: determine a first orientation value of a head (101) of a user (100) of the apparatus relative to a further body part (111) of the user (100) using at least one orientation sensor (105); and control a 3D audio reproduction function of the apparatus based on the first orientation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Leo Kärkkäinen, Asta Kärkkäinen, Jussi Virolainen
  • Patent number: 10349157
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a flexible substrate material (901) configured to operate in at least two shapes and at least one transducer (801) located within the flexible substrate material (901) configured to produce a transducer output, wherein the flexible substrate (901) is configured to affect the transducer output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Asta Karkkainen, Juha Backman, Petri Soronen, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Patent number: 10321124
    Abstract: A method comprising determining a view from a location, the view comprising visual information that is perceivable along a direction extending from the location, causing display of a visual representation of the view on a display such that the view is viewable by a user at a focal depth, determining a different view from the location, the different view comprising visual information that is perceivable along a different direction extending from the location, and causing display of a visual representation of the different view on the display such that the different view is viewable by the user at a different focal depth is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Leo Kärkkäinen, Mikko Uusitalo, Akos Vetek
  • Patent number: 10244988
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program wherein the method includes: obtaining, from a detector, a detection of at least one bio-signal of a user of an apparatus; determining a mode of operation of the apparatus when the at least one bio-signal occurred; and correlating the at least one detected bio-signal of the user with the determined mode of operation in a bio-signal profile of the user of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventors: Jari Kangas, Leo Kärkkäinen, Mikko Nurmi, Ville Ojanen, Ilka Salminen, Sunil Sivadas, Akos Vetek
  • Publication number: 20180220253
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising a processor configured to: determine a first orientation value of a head (101) of a user (100) of the apparatus relative to a further body part (111) of the user (100) using at least one orientation sensor (105); and control a 3D audio reproduction function of the apparatus based on the first orientation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Leo KÄRKKÄINEN, Asta KÄRKKÄINEN, Jussi VIROLAINEN
  • Publication number: 20170195665
    Abstract: A method comprising determining a view from a location, the view comprising visual information that is perceivable along a direction extending from the location, causing display of a visual representation of the view on a display such that the view is viewable by a user at a focal depth, determining a different view from the location, the different view comprising visual information that is perceivable along a different direction extending from the location, and causing display of a visual representation of the different view on the display such that the different view is viewable by the user at a different focal depth is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Leo KÄRKKÄINEN, Mikko UUSITALO, Akos VETEK
  • Patent number: 9239624
    Abstract: A free hand gesture control user interface is described. Components of the interface system may include a stereo vision camera, or multiple cameras, a control unit, a projector and a projecting surface. In an automotive application, the projecting surface may be the windscreen in the vehicle or a mounted screen. The camera together with software modules in the control unit define a gesture acceptance border and a gesture acceptance space within which hand gestures may be imaged, defined for various control actions, and executed. The hand images are analyzed in slices of the gesture acceptance space to determine hand orientation (open or closed) and/or motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Kongqiao Wang, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Patent number: 8922376
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program are provided. The method comprises: performing a first detection of at least one bio-signal from at least one user; controlling a user output device to initiate a user alert, after performing the first detection of the at least one bio-signal; performing a second detection of the at least one bio-signal from the at least one user, after initiating the user alert; and processing the first detection of the at least one bio-signal and the second detection of the at least one bio-signal to determine whether one or more changes in the at least one bio-signal pass a significance test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jari Kangas, Leo Kärkkäinen, Mikko Nurmi, Ville Ojanen, Ilkka Salminen, Sunil Sivadas, Akos Vetek
  • Patent number: 8912873
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a transducer configured to generate a static magnetic field; at least one magnet plate configured with respect to the transducer to produce a magnetically shielded region from the static magnetic field; and at least one further plate located between the transducer and an exterior of the apparatus and within the magnetically shielded region wherein the at least one magnetic shielding plate is configured to form a trap for particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jani Samuli Kuivallainen, Thomas Benedict Slotte, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Publication number: 20130328648
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a transducer configured to generate a static magnetic field; at least one magnet plate configured with respect to the transducer to produce a magnetically shielded region from the static magnetic field; and at least one further plate located between the transducer and an exterior of the apparatus and within the magnetically shielded region wherein the at least one magnetic shielding plate is configured to form a trap for particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jani Samuli Kuivallainen, Thomas Benedict Slotte, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Patent number: 8583148
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a messaging module configured to suggest a message segment in order to draft a message. A contextual characteristic determiner may be used to determine contextual characteristics of the apparatus, the recipient of a call, and/or the user of the apparatus and thereby the messaging module may suggest the message segment based on the contextual characteristics. The contextual characteristics may include user emotions, which may be recognized by an emotion recognizer. Message segments may also be based on prior messaging history. Thereby, the apparatus may suggest message segments in order to more easily draft messages when, for example, initiating or responding to attempted voice communications. Further, the apparatus may include a reminder scheduler which is configured to schedule a reminder to respond to an attempted voice communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Elina Ollila, Mika Rautava, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Publication number: 20130271370
    Abstract: A free hand gesture control user interface is described. Components of the interface system may include a stereo vision camera, or multiple cameras, a control unit, a projector and a projecting surface. In an automotive application, the projecting surface may be the windscreen in the vehicle or a mounted screen. The camera together with software modules in the control unit define a gesture acceptance border and a gesture acceptance space within which hand gestures may be imaged, defined for various control actions, and executed. The hand images are analyzed in slices of the gesture acceptance space to determine hand orientation (open or closed) and/or motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kongqiao Wang, Leo Kärkkäinen
  • Patent number: 8487760
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program are provided. The method comprises: determining that an event has occurred; obtaining, from at least one detector, a detection of one or more bio-signals from a user; and processing the detection of the one or more bio-signals to decide whether to control at least one user output device to initiate a user alert, contemporaneously with the occurrence of the event, indicating that the event has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jari Kangas, Leo Kärkkäinen, Mikko Nurmi, Ville Ojanen, Ilkka Salminen, Sunil Sivadas, Akos Vetek
  • Publication number: 20130021288
    Abstract: Apparatus, the apparatus configured to: receive depth motion signalling associated with depth motion actuation of a physical stylus; and generate image data of a virtual stylus which has a virtual length according to the received depth motion signalling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leo Kärkkäinen, Asta Kärkkäinen, Antti Virolainen