Patents by Inventor Mark A. Peters

Mark A. Peters 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).

  • Publication number: 20170083216
    Abstract: In a method for supplying a graphical user interface in a vehicle, at least one object for representing a first subset of total information is graphically displayed on a display area in at least one first display mode. An operating intention of a user is detected. In addition, a relative position of the user with respect to the display area is ascertained. When the operating intention of the user has been detected, the object is transferred into a second display mode, in which the object is displayed perspectively or three-dimensionally pivoted about an axis at a pivoting angle in the direction of the relative position. In addition, a device is adapted for providing a graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170075564
    Abstract: A user interface and a method for changing from a first screen view to a second screen view of a user interface. The method includes detecting an input in an approximation region of an input unit, displaying a message at an edge of the first screen view relating to the possibility of changing over to the second screen view, recognizing a predefined gesture of a user, and changing from the first screen view to the second screen view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Patent number: 9569865
    Abstract: A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The computing device also includes a processor to execute the instructions to perform operations that include receiving information that indicates whether an asset presenter being executed by a computing device is capable of presenting one or more colored fonts of a web asset. In response to receiving the information, sending color font information to the computing device to allow content of the web asset represented in colored fonts to be presented by the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Monotype Imaging Inc.
    Inventors: Sampo Juhani Kaasila, Daniel Robert Orcutt, Mark Peter Lepper
  • Patent number: 9555569
    Abstract: A plastic overmold aluminum extrusion including at least one plastic overmold and aluminum extrusion. The aluminum extrusion is formed with sufficient cross sectional properties and features such as an internal web to help prevent undesirable collapses under injection or compression molding pressures. This improves part geometry and strength while minimizing weight. A plurality of protrusions and/or local deformations on an outer wall of the extrusion can be used to create strong mechanical interface to the plastic. Localized deformations can result from a combination of the applied plastic pressure under injection or compression molding pressures and the proximity of outer gaps of the internal web structure. A process of making the plastic overmold aluminum extrusion includes inserting at least one aluminum extrusion into a mold without mandrels and delivering plastic forming the plastic overmold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA EXTERIORS INC.
    Inventor: Mark Peter Birka
  • Publication number: 20170024119
    Abstract: A device, system and method for providing a user with feedback on an input. During use, when an input is received, the input is evaluated and classified. Depending on the determined class, an orientation of an interface of a display element displayed on a display unit (IO) is modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170021728
    Abstract: In a user interface and to a method for signaling a position of an input mechanism with respect to an area for 3D gesture detection for a user interface, the method includes the following steps: input mechanism of a user are detected in the area for 3D gesture detection, and the position of the input mechanism is signaled by an indicator in the area of the edge of a display unit of the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20170017378
    Abstract: A device, system and method for providing a user with feedback on an input. During use, when an input is received, the input is evaluated and classified. Depending on the determined class, an orientation of an interface of a display element (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) displayed on a display unit (IO) is modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Publication number: 20160320848
    Abstract: A display operator control unit, a propulsion means, and a method for displaying additional instructions relating to display elements displayed on a display unit. The method detects an input in a first input region in front of the display unit and, in response thereto, outputs a first instruction relating to a first display element and a second instruction relating to a second display element. The method also detects an input in a second input region in front of the display unit and, in response thereto, suppresses the second instruction relating to the second display element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK
  • Patent number: 9459400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multimode optical fiber having a refractive index profile, comprising a light-guiding core surrounded by one or more cladding layers. The present invention furthermore relates to an optical communication system comprising a transmitter, a receiver and a multimode optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.
    Inventors: Pieter Matthijsse, Mattheus Jacobus Nicolaas van Stralen, Mark Peter Marie Jetten, Gert-jan Krabshuis
  • Publication number: 20160256145
    Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes an elongate tubular member having a drive rod slidably disposed therein. A support member is operably coupled to a distal end of the drive rod. A pouch is attached to the support member and has a closed end and an open end. The pouch may be releasably coupled to the support member. An end effector is repositionable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. The support member may include an expandable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony L. Ceniccola, Margaret Uznanski, Mark Peter Rogers, Brandon Wesley Craft, Natalie Scott, Nicholas John Collier, Charlotte Adele Clark
  • Publication number: 20160253049
    Abstract: A device and method for adapting the content of a status bar to a screen. The method includes activation of an input element with respect to the status bar, reception of user input, and adaptation of the contents of the status bar in which additional information is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK, Frank ALTHOFF
  • Publication number: 20160246436
    Abstract: User interfaces and processes to support a user during the operation of a touch-sensitive control unit. A presence of an input means, such as a finger of the user, is detected in a predefined first area in front of a button displayed on the control unit. In response to the detection a timer is started having a predetermined time segment. When the timer elapses, a secondary function in the control unit is executed relative to the button in which the input means is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK, Gordon SEITZ
  • Publication number: 20160239261
    Abstract: User interface and process to support a user in the operation of a touch-sensitive control unit. A presence of a means of input, such as a finger of the user, is detected in a predefined first area relative to the control unit. In response to the detection, an acknowledgement may be produced via a predefined first audio output including a first sound sign, which is associated in a context-specific manner with a button displayed on the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK, Gordon SEITZ
  • Patent number: 9418703
    Abstract: A method of and system for automatic compilation of crowdsourced digital media productions is presented. A system for automated compilation of a digital media program includes interfaces that receive audio/video information, associated temporal information, associated digital device metadata, and media characteristic preference information. The system includes a repository for the digital media input and associated digital device metadata. The system further includes a module that analyzes digital device metadata associated with individual digital media inputs from at least two different recording devices and selects between overlapping portions of the media inputs based on comparing digital device metadata associated with the individual digital media inputs with the media characteristic preference information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Mindset Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Peter Abbate, Michael Francis Conway, Robert Earl Lamm, Steven Philip Nickel
  • Publication number: 20160210015
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for assisting a user in the operation of a touch-sensitive operator control unit, where a presence of input means, such as a user's finger, is detected in a predefined first area in front of the operator control unit, and, in response to it, acknowledging of the detected presence by a predefined first audio output. The first area may be bounded in a direction parallel to a surface of the operator control unit corresponding to a button displayed on the operator control unit. The crossover of the input means from the first area into a predefined second area in front of the operator's control unit may also be detected and acknowledged by a predefined second audio output. Also, a predefined pattern of movement of the input means in the first area may be detected and acknowledged via audio or visual indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Holger WILD, Mark Peter CZELNIK, Gordon SEITZ
  • Publication number: 20160195932
    Abstract: An apparatus, in particular in a motor vehicle, for inputting a text with haptic feedback, having a touch-sensitive position detection device for determining a two-dimensional actuation element position; at least one actuator element for haptic feedback that is directly or indirectly connected to the touch-sensitive position detection device; and a control device which defines initiation regions of virtual operating elements, wherein a signal is in each case output at the actuator element when the two-dimensional actuation element position accesses and leaves the initiation region of one of the virtual operating elements. Also disclosed is an associated method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Peter CZELNIK, Michael KLAAS, Carsten RIEGER
  • Publication number: 20160195931
    Abstract: Touch-sensitive operating apparatuses having a touchscreen which generates a haptic feedback in the event of an actuation of a virtual operating element and methods for operating functions. The method includes representing a virtual operating element on a display surface, detecting touch positions on a touch surface of a touch-sensitive position detection apparatus, detecting press-on forces in the event of a touching actuation of the touch surface, evaluating the detected touch positions and press-on forces, determining whether a correct haptic actuation of the virtual operating element is present, initiating a function assigned to the at least one virtual operating element, and generating a haptic feedback at the touch surface. The operating apparatus has a haptic controller which, on the basis of the press-on forces determined, generates two different haptic feedbacks in the event of an actuation process of a virtual operating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Peter CZELNIK, Michael KLAAS, Carsten RIEGER
  • Publication number: 20160195989
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus, particularly in a motor vehicle, for input of data with haptic feedback. The method includes sensing a touch position on a user programmable touch-sensitive display device, selecting a function via the touch position, sensing of a contact pressure force on the user programmable touch-sensitive display device, initiating the selected function when a first force threshold is exceeded, and outputting a haptic feedback item. Also disclosed is an associated apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Peter CZELNIK, Michael KLAAS, Carsten RIEGER
  • Publication number: 20160182677
    Abstract: The invention enables digital music content to be downloaded to and used on a portable wireless computing device. An application running on the wireless device has been automatically adapted to parameters associated with the wireless device without end-user input (e.g. the application has been configured in dependence on the device OS and firmware, related bugs, screen size, pixel number, security models, connection handling, memory etc. This application enables an end-user to browse and search music content on a remote server using a wireless network; to download music content from that remote server using the wireless network and to playback and manage that downloaded music content. The application also includes a digital rights management system that enables unlimited legal downloads of different music tracks to the device and also enables any of those tracks stored on the device to be played so long as a subscription service has not terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Stephen KNIGHT, Michael Ian LAMB, Robert John LEWIS, Stephen William POCOCK, Philip Anthony SANT, Mark Peter SULLIVAN, Christopher John EVANS
  • Publication number: 20160178814
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffusion copolyester composition comprising a copolyester and a light diffusion additive. The invention further relates to articles made from the light diffusion copolyester composition comprising a copolyester and a light diffusion additive, articles made therefrom and processes for making the compositions and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Peters, I. David Cross