Patents by Inventor Mikko Terho

Mikko Terho 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: 7734305
    Abstract: A terminal for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications and communicating user messages. The terminal is configured to receive user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications and address the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data includes characters in the short message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu H. Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 7366529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications (17, 18) and means (8) for addressing the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data comprises characters in the short message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu H. Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Publication number: 20070072632
    Abstract: A terminal for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications and communicating user messages. The terminal is configured to receive user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications and address the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data includes characters in the short message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Publication number: 20050282585
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using an application (18) in a mobile station (1). The application has a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, whereby the first mode of operation is passive, and in the second mode of operation the application controls the master control unit (MCU) of the mobile station. The invention also relates to a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (1), which has an application (18), means for using the application (18), and the first means of data transfer (IR, 20, RF) for local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one cash register (21) or the like, which has the second means for data transfer (IR2), and the application (18) comprises means for transferring data between the first means for data transfer (IR) and the second means for data transfer (IR2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Petri Heinonen, Mikko Terho, Matti Marttila, Markku Rautiola
  • Patent number: 6959202
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using an application (18) in a mobile station (1). The application has a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, whereby the first mode of operation is passive, and in the second mode of operation the application controls the master control unit (MCU) of the mobile station. The invention also relates to a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (1), which has an application (18), means for using the application (18), and the first means of data transfer (IR, 20, RF) for local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one cash register (21) or the like, which has the second means for data transfer (IR2), and the application (18) comprises means for transferring data between the first means for data transfer (IR) and the second means for data transfer (IR2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.
    Inventors: Petri Heinonen, Mikko Terho, Matti Marttila, Markku Rautiola
  • Publication number: 20050227730
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for personal communication, data collection and data processing, which is a small-sized, portable and hand-held work station comprising a data processing unit (2); a display (9); a user interface (10, 11); a number of peripheral device interfaces (12, 17); at least one memory unit (13); a power source, preferably a battery (3); and an application software. According to the invention the device also comprises a camera unit (14). The camera unit (14) comprises a camera (14a), preferably a semiconductor camera, and optics (14b) connected thereto, which are placed in the housing (1) of the device. Alternatively, the camera unit (14) is fitted on a PCMCIA card (15) which can be connected to the PCMCIA card slot (16) of the device. An object of the invention is also a PCMCIA card (15) provided with a camera unit (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kari-Pekka Wilska, Reijo Paajanen, Mikko Terho, Jari Hamalainen
  • Publication number: 20050197111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications (17, 18) and means (8) for addressing the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data comprises characters in the short message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 6507590
    Abstract: This invention relates w a method of data transfer via a radio telephone network between a LAN (1) and a Mobile Station and to a data interface unit that applies the method. According to the method the LAN's data packets are formed, and the RLP control is stripped away from them, in the LAN-controller that is permanent connected to it; the data is packed into date packets in accordance with a data communications protocol and the data communications data packets are inserted into data frames of the radio telephone network when the data is transferred between the radio telephone units. The data interface unit (15) according to the invention is connected to a LAN-controller (14) on the side of the LAN (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Mikko Terho, Jari Hamalainen
  • Publication number: 20020102963
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using an application (18) in a mobile station (1). The application has a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, whereby the first mode of operation is passive, and in the second mode of operation the application controls the master control unit (MCU) of the mobile station. The invention also relates to a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (1), which has an application (18), means for using the application (18), and the first means of data transfer (IR, 20, RF) for local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one cash register (21) or the like, which has the second means for data transfer (IR2), and the application (18) comprises means for transferring data between the first means for data transfer (IR) and the second means for data transfer (IR2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Nokia mobile phones limited
    Inventors: Petri Heinonen, Mikko Terho, Matti J. Marttila, Markku Rautiola
  • Patent number: 6427078
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for personal communication, data collection and data processing, which is a small-sized, portable and hand-held work station comprising a data processing unit (2); a display (9); a user interface (10, 11); a number of peripheral device interfaces (12, 17); at least one memory unit (13); a power source, preferably a battery (3); and an application software. According to the invention the device also comprises a camera unit (14). The camera unit (14) comprises a camera (14a), preferably a semiconductor camera, and optics (14b) connected thereto, which are placed in the housing (1) of the device. Alternatively, the camera unit (14) is fitted on a PCMCIA card (15) which can be connected to the PCMCIA card slot (16) of the device. An object of the invention is also a PCMCIA card (15) provided with a camera unit (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Kari-Pekka Wilska, Reijo Paajanen, Mikko Terho, Jari Hamalainen
  • Patent number: 6418326
    Abstract: A method is provided for using an application (18) in a mobile station (1). The application has a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation is passive. In the second mode of operation the application (18) controls a master control unit (MCU) of the mobile station (1). Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (1) which has an associated application (18), a component for using the application (18), and a first transceiver (IR, 20) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one cash register (21) or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer (IR2). The application (18) has a capability for causing data to be transferred from the first transceiver (IR) to the second transceiver (IR2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Petri Heinonen, Mikko Terho, Matti Marttila, Markku Rautiola
  • Publication number: 20020082043
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for personal communication, data collection and data processing, which is a small-sized, portable and hand-held work station comprising a data processing unit (2); a display (9); a user interface (10, 11); a number of peripheral device interfaces (12, 17); at least one memory unit (13); a power source, preferably a battery (3); and an application software. According to the invention the device also comprises a camera unit (14). The camera unit (14) comprises a camera (14a), preferably a semiconductor camera, and optics (14b) connected thereto, which are placed in the housing (1) of the device. Alternatively, the camera unit (14) is fitted on a PCMCIA card (15) which can be connected to the PCMCIA card slot (16) of the device. An object of the invention is also a PCMCIA card (15) provided with a camera unit (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Kari-Pekka Wilska, Reijo Paajanen, Mikko Terho, Jari Hamalainen
  • Patent number: 6400958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications (17, 18) and means (8) for addressing the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data comprises characters in the short message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 6292858
    Abstract: An expansion card interface of an electronic device (2) in accordance with the invention comprises at least one expansion card connector (33a) comprising a contact pin (Vcc1, Vcc2, Vpp1, Vpp2) for transferring a given signal. The electronic device (2) further comprises a power supply (11), such as a battery or a mains supply (14). A voltage (Vbatt) of the power supply (11) of the electronic device can be connected to said contact pin (Vcc1, Vcc2, Vpp1, Vpp2) instead of said signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd
    Inventors: Sami Inkinen, Mikko Terho
  • Patent number: 6292668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of the applications (17, 18) and means (8) for addressing the data to a respective application according to the header. In an embodiment the user messages are short messages and the data comprises characters in the short message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobil Phones, LTD
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu H. Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Publication number: 20010005684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a video conference system comprising at least a mobile station (1), a camera (2), an acousto-electric transducer (3), an electro-acoustic transducer (4). In the video conference system, the acousto-electric transducer (3), the electro-acoustic transducer (4) and the camera (2) are arranged to be coupled to the mobile station (1) via at least one cable (5). The invention also relates to a method for forming a video conference system. The video conference system is formed of at least a mobile station (1), a camera (2), an acousto-electric transducer (3), and an electro-acoustic transducer (4). The acousto-electric transducer (3), the electro-acoustic transducer (4) and the camera (2) are coupled to the mobile station (1) by means of at least one cable (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Applicant: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Sami Inkinen, Mikko Terho
  • Patent number: 6188909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communicator (1) having means for displaying and processing an information card containing information, and means for transmitting the information on the information card using radio communication, the transmission including an information card identifier and a destination identifier. The information on the information card is processed into characters, and a short message (103, 104) is formed of said characters, to be transmitted using radio communication, and sent to a receiver through a short message service center (SM-SC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seppo Alanara, Pekka Isomursu, Juhani Miettunen, Mikko Lietsalmi, Kalevi Kaartinen, Peter Decker, Arto Lehtonen, Pete Pihko, Teemu Tarnanen, Hannu H. Kari, Jari Maenpaa, Petri Nykanen, Mikko Terho, Patrik Gustafsson
  • Patent number: 6131040
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device (1) comprising a basic part (2, 22), an adapter unit (4a, 4b, 4n) and means for transferring signals between the basic part (2, 22) and the adapter unit (4a, 4b, 4n). The basic part has memory means (14) and a control unit (13) for controlling the functions of the wireless communication means (1). The adapter unit (4a, 4b, 4n) arranged to be connected to the basic part comprises means for transferring information between the wireless communication device (1) and at least one data transmission network, and means for storing the type data (ID) of the adapter unit, which type data identifies said data transmission network. The wireless communication device further comprises means for examining the type data (ID) of the adapter unit, means for loading the configuration data (syst(1), syst(2), . . .
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Jarno Knuutila, Jyri Rauhala, Mikko Terho, Reijo Paajanen
  • Patent number: 6119180
    Abstract: A data adapter functioning as an intermediary between a data terminal and a digital data transmission network is implemented by using the parts the data terminal usually comprises and by directing their activity by processor commands recorded in the memory of the data terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mikko Terho, Marko Erkkila, Simo Vapaakoski
  • Patent number: 6078806
    Abstract: A method is provided for using an application (18) in a mobile station (1). The application has a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation is passive. In the second mode of operation the application (18) controls a master control unit (MCU) of the mobile station (1). Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (1) which has an associated application (18), a component for using the application (18), and a first transceiver (IR, 20) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one cash register (21) or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer (IR2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Petri Heinonen, Mikko Terho, Matti J. Marttila, Markku Rautiola