Patents by Inventor Michael A. Devine
Michael A. Devine 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: 11985506Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lynne Devine, Joel Angelone, Julie A. Arney, Niharika Milind Bedekar, Jay Blahnik, Gary Ian Butcher, Edward Chao, David Clark, Anthony D'Auria, Michael D. Ford, Eryn Hales, Zheng X. Hong, Molly Pray Wiebe
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Patent number: 11662867Abstract: Some touch screens can be formed with rows and columns of touch electrodes. In some examples, during a first time period, a first set of row electrodes are driven while a second set of row electrodes are sensed. In some examples, during a second time period, the first set of row electrodes are sensed while the second set of row electrodes are driven. In some examples, during a third time period, a first set of column electrodes are driven while a second set of column electrodes are sensed. In some examples, during a fourth time period, the first set of column electrodes are sensed while the second set of column electrodes are driven. In some examples, a touch image can be generated based on the data sensed from the first, second, third, and fourth time periods.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christoph H. Krah, Jesse Michael Devine, Xiaoqi Zhou
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Patent number: 9952957Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying a characteristic for an electronic device. The method includes activating by a processor a first profile having a first characteristic setting and a first state for an input/output (IO) device. Once the first profile is activated, receiving an input by a sensor and communicating the input to the processor. The method then includes activating by the processor a second profile having a second characteristic setting and a second state for the IO device. The second profile modifies a component of the IO device to include a second characteristic setting and a second state.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Mullens, Jesse Michael Devine, Marco Sebastiani, Nima Parivar
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Patent number: 9448809Abstract: Systems and methods related to providing peripheral device functionality is described herein. In one embodiment, a method of operating a host computing device is described. The method includes communicatively coupling with a keyboard and querying the keyboard for a descriptor. Receiving the descriptor from the keyboard, wherein the descriptor includes data representative of a language, layout, and key mappings for the keyboard. Storing the data from the descriptor at the host and publishing strings for proper translation and interpretation of input received from the keyboard.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nima Parivar, Jesse Michael Devine, Christopher T. Mullens
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Patent number: 9361822Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and techniques for applying color adjustments to a display. In certain embodiments, the color adjustment techniques may be employed to transition current color correction values, which are based on a previously detected temperature of the display, to target correction values, which are based on a presently detected temperature of the display. Adjustment increments for each color channel of the display may be determined based on the color channel that has the largest difference between the current color correction value and the target color correction value. In particular, the number of adjustment steps may be determined so that the adjustment increment for each channel is less than or equal to a maximum adjustment increment.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Kelsey Yukio Ho, Abhijit Bhattacharya, Christopher William Baldwin, Gabriel Gheorghe Marcu, Jesse Michael Devine
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Publication number: 20160147629Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying a characteristic for an electronic device. The method includes activating by a processor a first profile having a first characteristic setting and a first state for an input/output (IO) device. Once the first profile is activated, receiving an input by a sensor and communicating the input to the processor. The method then includes activating by the processor a second profile having a second characteristic setting and a second state for the IO device. The second profile modifies a component of the IO device to include a second characteristic setting and a second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Christopher T. MULLENS, Jesse Michael DEVINE, Marco SEBASTIANI, Nima PARIVAR
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Patent number: 9262182Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying a characteristic for an electronic device. The method includes activating by a processor a first profile having a first characteristic setting and a first state for an input/output (IO) device. Once the first profile is activated, receiving an input by a sensor and communicating the input to the processor. The method then includes activating by the processor a second profile having a second characteristic setting and a second state for the IO device. The second profile modifies a component of the IO device to include a second characteristic setting and a second state.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Mullens, Jesse Michael Devine, Marco Sebastiani, Nima Parivar
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Publication number: 20150260448Abstract: A refrigeration system for use in a refrigerator unit, the refrigeration system including a compressor having an ON state and an OFF state, a condenser, a temperature sensor, an evaporator, and an evaporator fan motor assembly. The evaporator fan motor assembly has an evaporator fan motor, a fan blade, and an internal control system. The internal control system of the evaporator fan motor assembly is adapted to sense the compressor state and is further adapted to operate the evaporator fan motor in response to the sensed compressor state. The refrigeration system may further include a condenser fan motor assembly. The condenser fan motor assembly has a condenser fan motor, a fan blade, and an internal control system. The internal control system of the condenser fan motor is adapted to sense the compressor state and is further adapted to operate the condenser fan motor in response to the sensed compressor state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Ramiro AVILA, Michael DEVINE
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Patent number: 9135889Abstract: A method for adjusting the characteristics of a display. The method for adjusting the characteristics of the display may include constructing color models as a function of a parameter such as temperature. Furthermore, the color model may be used to determine adjustment values to be applied to a display. The adjustment values may be organized in a table as a function of temperature and color values. The adjustment values may be determined from measurements.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gabriel G. Marcu, Benjamin John Becher, Wei Chen, Steve Swen, Jesse Michael Devine
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Publication number: 20130191625Abstract: A method for dynamically modifying a characteristic for an electronic device. The method includes activating by a processor a first profile having a first characteristic setting and a first state for an input/output (IO) device. Once the first profile is activated, receiving an input by a sensor and communicating the input to the processor. The method then includes activating by the processor a second profile having a second characteristic setting and a second state for the IO device. The second profile modifies a component of the IO device to include a second characteristic setting and a second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Mullens, Jesse Michael Devine, Marco Sebastiani, Nima Parivar
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Publication number: 20130145061Abstract: Systems and methods related to providing peripheral device functionality is described herein. In one embodiment, a method of operating a host computing device is described. The method includes communicatively coupling with a keyboard and querying the keyboard for a descriptor. Receiving the descriptor from the keyboard, wherein the descriptor includes data representative of a language, layout, and key mappings for the keyboard. Storing the data from the descriptor at the host and publishing strings for proper translation and interpretation of input received from the keyboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nima Parivar, Jesse Michael Devine, Christopher T. Mullens
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Publication number: 20130113838Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and techniques for applying color adjustments to a display. In certain embodiments, the color adjustment techniques may be employed to transition current color correction values, which are based on a previously detected temperature of the display, to target correction values, which are based on a presently detected temperature of the display. Adjustment increments for each color channel of the display may be determined based on the color channel that has the largest difference between the current color correction value and the target color correction value. In particular, the number of adjustment steps may be determined so that the adjustment increment for each channel is less than or equal to a maximum adjustment increment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Kelsey Yukio Ho, Abhijit Bhattacharya, Christopher William Baldwin, Gabriel Gheorghe Marcu, Jesse Michael Devine
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Patent number: 7882028Abstract: In some embodiments, a calculation system may be used by a merchant to determine a merchant fee associated with a credit card transaction. The calculation system may consider various characteristics for the transaction to determine merchant fees associated with the transaction. For example, the calculation system may consider the relative security of the transaction, the length of time the transaction has been in an open batch, whether the credit card information is swiped or keyed in, whether address information for the transaction was verified, etc. The calculation system may analyze credit card transactions in real time and/or may analyze past merchant fee statements to determine the merchant fees associated with one or more past transactions. In some embodiments, the calculation system may be used by a card processor to analyze data from a merchant to determine a competitive rate/fee to offer the merchant.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Devine, Todd M. Fitch
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Patent number: 7743971Abstract: A carrier for food, beverages and other items and methods for carrying food, beverages and other items. The carrier is especially suitable for use at food and beverage concessions at sporting and entertainment venues and in fast-casual restaurants. The carrier is preferably made of paper and includes a carry tab which permits a customer to carry multiple carriers in one hand. The carry tab may include an aperture sized to accommodate the customer's thumb and fingers, providing for a sure and comfortable grip of the carrier. The carrier fits into a standard cup holder in the seating area at sporting and entertainment venues, or may hang from a hook provided in the seating area.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Levy (IP) Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher Michael DeVine, Todd Peter Hauptmann, Carrie Pienias, Nancy Quesada, Julie Tolhurst
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Publication number: 20100091039Abstract: A method for adjusting the characteristics of a display. The method for adjusting the characteristics of the display may include constructing color models as a function of a parameter such as temperature. Furthermore, the color model may be used to determine adjustment values to be applied to a display. The adjustment values may be organized in a table as a function of temperature and color values. The adjustment values may be determined from measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gabriel G. Marcu, Benjamin John Becher, Wei Chen, Steve Swen, Jesse Michael Devine
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Patent number: 7646112Abstract: The current sharing using thermal feedback, in accordance with various embodiments, includes controlling an amount of current output from each of a plurality of power modules based on the thermal characteristics of each respective power module.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventor: James Michael Devine
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Publication number: 20090085533Abstract: The current sharing using thermal feedback, in accordance with various embodiments, includes controlling an amount of current output from each of a plurality of power modules based on the thermal characteristics of each respective power module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventor: James Michael Devine
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Patent number: 7176739Abstract: A circuit comprising an active pull-up device coupled to a level shift circuit is coupled to a one-wire bus to allow communication devices coupled to the bus to better detect digital communication signals propagating through the bus. The level shift circuit provides a reference voltage signal that is typically above the circuit ground. Communication devices coupled to the bus are better able to detect digital communication signals propagating through the bus because such signals are raised above at least a portion of the noise signals on the bus.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: James Michael Devine, Mark Elliot Kostbade, Stephen Thomas Spang
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Publication number: 20060203411Abstract: A multi-purpose interrupter for interrupting the current flow from a cathodic protection rectifier. The multi-purpose interrupter may be placed within a rugged enclosure and is configured to interface with one or more relays, is configured to interface with an RMU, is configured to interface with a selector switch, and is configured to be housed within an enclosure housing the cathodic protection rectifier. Responsive to a signal from the RMU or the selector switch, the multi-purpose interrupter is configured to interrupt the current flow from the cathodic protection rectifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Julius Fourie, Lee Blankenstein, Michael Devine
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Patent number: D538644Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Levy (IP) Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher Michael DeVine, Todd Peter Hauptmann, Carrie Pienias, Nancy Quesada, Julie Tolhurst