Patents by Inventor Mark Mackenzie
Mark Mackenzie 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).
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Patent number: 11110704Abstract: According to an example, a printing apparatus may include two drop ejecting elements, a fluid circulating element, and a logic device. The logic device may determine whether one or both of a first drop ejecting element and a second drop ejecting element have been fired within a predetermined period of time prior to a current time. In response to the determination, the logic device may selectively transmit an output signal that is to cause the fluid circulating element to be selectively fired, in which the fluid circulating element is positioned to circulate fluid adjacent to both the first drop ejecting element and the second drop ejecting element.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Guan-Kwee Goh, Matthew A Shepherd, Mark Mackenzie
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Publication number: 20200180310Abstract: According to an example, a printing apparatus may include two drop ejecting elements, a fluid circulating element, and a logic device. The logic device may determine whether one or both of a first drop ejecting element and a second drop ejecting element have been fired within a predetermined period of time prior to a current time. In response to the determination, the logic device may selectively transmit an output signal that is to cause the fluid circulating element to be selectively fired, in which the fluid circulating element is positioned to circulate fluid adjacent to both the first drop ejecting element and the second drop ejecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Guan-Kwee Goh, Matthew A. Shepherd, Mark Mackenzie
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Patent number: 10596814Abstract: According to an example, a printing apparatus may include two drop ejecting elements, a fluid circulating element, and a logic device. The logic device may determine whether one or both of a first drop ejecting element and a second drop ejecting element have been fired within a predetermined period of time prior to a current time. In response to the determination, the logic device may selectively transmit an output signal that is to cause the fluid circulating element to be selectively fired, in which the fluid circulating element is positioned to circulate fluid adjacent to both the first drop ejecting element and the second drop ejecting element.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Guan-Kwee Goh, Matthew A Shepherd, Mark Mackenzie
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Publication number: 20190023008Abstract: According to an example, a printing apparatus may include two drop ejecting elements, a fluid circulating element, and a logic device. The logic device may determine whether one or both of a first drop ejecting element and a second drop ejecting element have been fired within a predetermined period of time prior to a current time. In response to the determination, the logic device may selectively transmit an output signal that is to cause the fluid circulating element to be selectively fired, in which the fluid circulating element is positioned to circulate fluid adjacent to both the first drop ejecting element and the second drop ejecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Guan-Kwee Goh, Matthew A Shepherd, Mark Mackenzie
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Patent number: 9881145Abstract: An indication of a change in a right to use a service or feature is received. For example, this can be based on an administrator granting access to a previously installed service or feature. In response, a notification is sent to a user of the change of the right to use the service or feature. The notification requests the user to provide a credential to approve the change of the right to use the service or feature. For example, a link may be provided in an email or text message that the user can click on to provide a password/user name. The credential is received and verified. In response to validating the credential, access is allowed according to the change of the right to use the service or feature. The user then has access to the service/feature without the administrator having to know the user's credential.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Manish Dusad, Ping Lin, Gordon Brunson, Mark Mackenzie, Navjot Singh, Geoff Baskwill
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Publication number: 20160314286Abstract: An indication of a change in a right to use a service or feature is received. For example, this can be based on an administrator granting access to a previously installed service or feature. In response, a notification is sent to a user of the change of the right to use the service or feature. The notification requests the user to provide a credential to approve the change of the right to use the service or feature. For example, a link may be provided in an email or text message that the user can click on to provide a password/user name. The credential is received and verified. In response to validating the credential, access is allowed according to the change of the right to use the service or feature. The user then has access to the service/feature without the administrator having to know the user's credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Manish Dusad, Ping Lin, Gordon Brunson, Mark Mackenzie, Navjot Singh, Geoff Baskwill
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Publication number: 20130218622Abstract: A scheduling grid is provided for displaying summary availability information for a group of users in a collaborative environment. The system may enable users to share calendars with other users within the collaborative environment so that a meeting organizer can schedule a meeting at a time when all or most of the users are available. The system may collect availability information from the users' individual calendars and may aggregate the availability information in a master calendar, which may display the aggregated availability information for the group of users in a scheduling grid. Scheduling grid timeslots may display the aggregate availability information for the group of users and may graphically indicate when all users are available and when one or more users are unavailable during a timeslot. The aggregate availability information may enable the meeting organizer to quickly determine an available time for scheduling a meeting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mark MacKenzie, Jason Cook, Paul Tischhauser
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Patent number: 8091948Abstract: A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle that has a body enclosing a passenger compartment is secured in an opening in the vehicle body by a clamp ring fastened to the interior wall of the vehicle body. The improved window assembly includes at least one fixed sub-assembly and at least one sliding sub-assembly supported by a frame. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame so that the fixed sub-assembly can be independently disassembled from the interior of the vehicle without removing the frame or the clamp ring. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly that allows removal of the sliding sub-assembly without removing the frame. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Atwood Mobile Products, LLCInventors: Mark L. Smith, Todd E. Cripe, Bruce L. Drudge, Darren M. Grumm, Mark Mackenzie, Eric Wong
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Patent number: 8005856Abstract: A list of media, such as image media, is dynamically generated and provided to a user. The dynamically generated media playlist may be associated with a user's “favorite pictures,” “favorite music” or some other type of media. Each of the “favorite media” features may be associated with playlist criteria, which is used to dynamically construct a query for media files to include on the playlist. The criteria may specify several requirements for including media in the dynamically created playlist, for example user rating, recently added media, and other criteria. The query is sent to a database, which returns a playlist of media. The returned playlist is provided to a media center, which retrieves and provides the listed media to a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Noah Spitzer-Williams, Ryan D'Aurelio, Jennifer Waters, Mark Mackenzie, Steve Moreland, Marc Oshiro
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Publication number: 20090327222Abstract: A list of media, such as image media, is dynamically generated and provided to a user. The dynamically generated media playlist may be associated with a user's “favorite pictures,” “favorite music” or some other type of media. Each of the “favorite media” features may be associated with playlist criteria, which is used to dynamically construct a query for media files to include on the playlist. The criteria may specify several requirements for including media in the dynamically created playlist, for example user rating, recently added media, and other criteria. The query is sent to a database, which returns a playlist of media. The returned playlist is provided to a media center, which retrieves and provides the listed media to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Noah Spitzer-Williams, Ryan D'Aurelio, Jennifer Waters, Mark Mackenzie, Steve Moreland, Marc Oshiro
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Publication number: 20090267382Abstract: A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle includes any one of a combination of fixed sub-assemblies and/or sliding sub-assemblies supported by a frame. The sub-assemblies may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the frame without removing the frame or window securing structure from the vehicle. Man hours, tooling, and costs associated with flush window assembly and repairs are reduced as a result. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly. A lock nut or coil spring provides a means for adjusting the slide pin so that the sliding sub-assembly assumes an optimal flush fit with the frame and the fixed sub-assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Mark L. Smith, Todd E. Cripe, Bruce L. Drudge, Darren M. Grumm, Mark Mackenzie, Eric Wong
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Publication number: 20060131263Abstract: Methods and systems for forming slotted substrates are described. In one exemplary embodiment, a substrate has a thickness defined by a first surface and a generally opposing second surface. The substrate has a fluid-feed slot extending between the first surface and the second surface with the fluid-feed slot being defined, at least in part, by a central portion and one or more capillary channels in fluid flowing relation to the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Naoto Kawamura, Mark MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20060036703Abstract: A system and method are provided for combining an instant messaging experience with a primary media experience in a multimedia system. The method includes providing an instant messaging user interface component and displaying the instant messaging user interface component as an overlay on a screen displaying the primary media experience simultaneously with the primary media experience. The displayed instant messaging user interface component occupies a non-central portion of a screen displaying the primary media experience such that both the primary media experience and the instant messaging user interface component are visible to the user. The user interface instant messaging component may include a conversation window having a text entry section and a conversation. The instant messaging user interface enables user access with a remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David Fulmer, Ian Todd, Krishna Ravikumar, Mark MacKenzie, Sheri Lamont, Tim Regan
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Publication number: 20060023077Abstract: A method and system are provided for facilitating editing of a captured photograph using a set of user interface photo interaction tools. The method includes receiving a user selection of an editing function, which may be a cropping function, through the user interface photo interaction tools. The method additionally includes determining an optimal edited photograph based on the input editing function and presenting the edited photograph on the user interface in order to allow user interaction with the edited photograph through the user interface photo interaction tools. The user interface may receive commands through a remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Benjamin Alton, Mark MacKenzie, Xinli Zou
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Publication number: 20050268252Abstract: A new user interface, a distance user interface, in a computer system for operating a computer from a television-viewing distance is provided. A centralized display is provided enabling a user to access streaming video and sound as well as music files, video files, and picture files from a single screen. Collaborative sharing of media content is provided by enabling a computer's operations and feedback to be collectively observed from a distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kathryn Parker, William Flora, Jeffrey Fong, Mark Gibson, Mark MacKenzie, Molly Rhoten, Tandy Trower, Mark Weinberg, Christopher Williams, Rodger Benson
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Publication number: 20050206687Abstract: A method of forming a slotted substrate that includes patterning a thin film over a substrate so that at least a portion of the substrate within a slot region is not covered by the thin film. In addition, a slot is formed in the substrate through the slot region that extends through the substrate and the thin film, wherein a chip count in a shelf surrounding the slot is minimized when the slot is formed in the substrate through the thin film in the slot region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Roberto Pugliese, Mark MacKenzie, Thomas Pettit, Victorio Chavarria, Steven Storm, Allen Smith, Tony Cruz-Uribe