Patents by Inventor Mark Hockert

Mark Hockert 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).

  • Using tags with operator interface panels
    Publication number: 20100083177
    Abstract: The invention describes use of tags in an operator interface panels. The tags are descriptive names of variables used in the panel. The use of tags allows a user to use meaningful names to the variables used with the objects on the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Rajesh K. Tiwari, Raymond Husman, Rajashekhar Kada, Sankaranarayana R. Krishnamoorthy, Mark Hockert
  • Operator interface panel with control for visibility of desplayed objects
    Publication number: 20040150626
    Abstract: The invention implements a means of making objects visible or invisible on HMI display. The object's visibility can be under the user control and/or under the control of connected controller, thereby making the objects context-sensitive. Context-sensitive visibility helps in designing less congested screens thereby making them more operator-friendly. In addition said screens are safer as they eliminate unintentional activation of nearby controls, and eliminate unnecessary and unauthorized activation of controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Raymond Husman, Mark Hockert, Rajesh K. Tiwari