Patents by Inventor Nell H. Hoffman

Nell H. Hoffman 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).

  • Mobile communications device user interface
    Patent number: 8385952
    Abstract: A mobile communications device user interface is described. In an implementation, a method is implemented by a mobile communications device that includes outputting a user interface having a portion that is configured to accept content. When an option is selected in relation to the portion to initiate a communication and the content includes one or more contacts, the communication is formed that includes the content and is automatically addressed to the one or more contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Friedman, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Brian M. Wilson, Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Nell H. Hoffman
  • Mobile Communications Device User Interface
    Publication number: 20100159966
    Abstract: A mobile communications device user interface is described. In an implementation, a method is implemented by a mobile communications device that includes outputting a user interface having a portion that is configured to accept content. When an option is selected in relation to the portion to initiate a communication and the content includes one or more contacts, the communication is formed that includes the content and is automatically addressed to the one or more contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Friedman, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Brian M. Wilson, Michael A. Smuga, Darren A. Apfel, Nell H. Hoffman
  • Mobile Device Style Abstraction
    Publication number: 20100107100
    Abstract: Style abstraction techniques are described for use in customizing elements included in a user interface. In an implementation, a structural attribute is obtained that defines a structural component of an element that is to be included in a user interface. A style attribute is also obtained that is operable to define a visual aspect of the structural component. The user interface is generated by combining the style attribute and the structural attribute at run-time to form the element. The element, that includes the visual aspect applied to the structural component, is presented on a display device of a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Jason S. Schneekloth, Nell H. Hoffman, Michael J. Kruzeniski, Ryan M. Haning