Patents by Inventor Niko Eiden
Niko Eiden 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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Publication number: 20230258936Abstract: An optical apparatus includes an active optical element including an active material encased between a first substrate and a second substrate. Means for selectively controlling the active material in a central portion and a plurality of sectors of the active optical element is employed. The central portion and the plurality of sectors are arranged around an optical axis of the active optical element, wherein the plurality of sectors surround the central portion. A processor of the optical apparatus is configured to generate a drive signal to drive said means to selectively control the active material in at least one of: the central portion, at least one of the plurality of sectors to produce a given optical power thereat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Pixieray OyInventors: Klaus Melakari, Niko Eiden, Rebecca Qing Melakari
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Publication number: 20230097774Abstract: An eye-tracking apparatus. At least one light source and a plurality of sensors are arranged at a periphery of a first surface of at least one lens. A frame is employed to hold the at least one lens. A processor coupled to the at least one light source and the plurality of sensors is configured to control the at least one light source to emit light towards the user's eye, control the plurality of sensors to sense reflections of the light off a surface of the user's eye, and process sensor data pertaining to the sensed reflections to determine a gaze direction of the user's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Pixieray OyInventors: Klaus Melakari, Qing Xu, Ville Miettinen, Niko Eiden
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Patent number: 11564322Abstract: An electronic device or electronic device assembly may comprise a first portion and a second portion, a first magnet disposed inside the first portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the first portion, and a second magnet disposed inside the second portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the second portion. The first and second magnet may be configured to rotate so that the first and second magnets magnetically engage each other when the distance between the first and second magnet is equal to or smaller than a first distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: Esa Määttä, Niko Eiden, Otto Huittinen, Pasi Kemppinen, Antti Karilainen, Vicente Calvo Alonso
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Patent number: 11288027Abstract: A peripheral display apparatus that is wearable by a user. The peripheral display apparatus includes at least two light sources and at least one processor coupled to at least two light sources. The at least two light sources include a first light source and a second light source arranged at a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion of a field of view of user, respectively, first peripheral portion and second peripheral portion being positioned at opposite horizontal ends of field of view. The at least one processor or at least one external processor communicably coupled to at least one processor is configured to generate at least two images including a first image and a second image, wherein at least one processor is configured to display first image and second image simultaneously at first light source and second light source, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Varjo Technologies OyInventors: Juha Välimäki, Niko Eiden, Qing Xu, Klaus Melakari, Oiva Arvo Oskari Sahlsten
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Patent number: 11281290Abstract: A display system including eye-tracking means, first image renderer, second image renderer, optical combiner and processor is described. Eye-tracking data is processed to determine gaze directions of user's eyes. Gaze location and gaze velocity and/or acceleration of user is determined based on gaze directions of user's eyes. It is detected whether or not gaze has been fixated for predefined time period based on gaze location and gaze velocity and/or acceleration of user. If gaze has been fixated, input image is processed to generate and render first image and second image substantially simultaneously. Projection of rendered first image and projection of rendered second image are combined optically by optical combiner to create extended-reality scene. If gaze has not been fixated, input image is processed to generate and render first image via first image renderer, whilst switching off or dimming second image renderer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Varjo Technologies OyInventors: Niko Eiden, Klaus Melakari, Jarno Wuolijoki, Ville Kivistö, Antti Peuhkurinen
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Publication number: 20210397251Abstract: A display system including eye-tracking means, first image renderer, second image renderer, optical combiner and processor is described. Eye-tracking data is processed to determine gaze directions of user's eyes. Gaze location and gaze velocity and/or acceleration of user is determined based on gaze directions of user's eyes. It is detected whether or not gaze has been fixated for predefined time period based on gaze location and gaze velocity and/or acceleration of user. If gaze has been fixated, input image is processed to generate and render first image and second image substantially simultaneously. Projection of rendered first image and projection of rendered second image are combined optically by optical combiner to create extended-reality scene. If gaze has not been fixated, input image is processed to generate and render first image via first image renderer, whilst switching off or dimming second image renderer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Varjo Technologies OyInventors: Niko Eiden, Klaus Melakari, Jarno Wuolijoki, Ville Kivistö, Antti Peuhkurinen
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Patent number: 10536661Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Esa Kankaanpää, Shahil Soni, Klaus Melakari, Niko Eiden, Roope Rainisto
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Patent number: 10404005Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20190230307Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Esa KANKAANPÄÄ, Shahil SONI, Klaus MELAKARI, Niko EIDEN, Roope RAINISTO
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Publication number: 20190191578Abstract: An electronic device or electronic device assembly may comprise a first portion and a second portion, a first magnet disposed inside the first portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the first portion, and a second magnet disposed inside the second portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the second portion. The first and second magnet may be configured to rotate so that the first and second magnets magnetically engage each other when the distance between the first and second magnet is equal to or smaller than a first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Esa MÄÄTTÄ, Niko EIDEN, Otto HUITTINEN, Pasi KEMPPINEN, Antti KARILAINEN, Vincente Calvo ALONSO
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Patent number: 10277858Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Esa Kankaanpää, Shahil Soni, Klaus Melakari, Niko Eiden, Roope Rainisto
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Patent number: 10257950Abstract: An electronic device or electronic device assembly may comprise a first portion and a second portion, a first magnet disposed inside the first portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the first portion, and a second magnet disposed inside the second portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the second portion. The first and second magnet may be configured to rotate so that the first and second magnets magnetically engage each other when the distance between the first and second magnet is equal to or smaller than a first distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Esa Määttä, Niko Eiden, Otto Huittinen, Pasi Kemppinen, Antti Karilainen, Vicente Calvo Alonso
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Publication number: 20180054905Abstract: An electronic device or electronic device assembly may comprise a first portion and a second portion, a first magnet disposed inside the first portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the first portion, and a second magnet disposed inside the second portion and rotatable about a pivot axis with respect to the second portion. The first and second magnet may be configured to rotate so that the first and second magnets magnetically engage each other when the distance between the first and second magnet is equal to or smaller than a first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Esa Määttä, Niko Eiden, Otto Huittinen, Pasi Kemppinen, Antti Karilainen, Vicente Calvo Alonso
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Publication number: 20180048086Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 9793641Abstract: A plug receptacle is disclosed, comprising a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle also comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is reversibly extendable between a cover position and an open position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the open position, at least a part of the at least one plug receptacle cover is extended outwards, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Patent number: 9768541Abstract: A plug receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a passage configured to receive at least a part of a plug of a plug connector, a front side having a first opening and a top side having a second, elongated opening that intersects the first opening, the passage opening to the front side via the first opening and to the top side via the second opening. The plug receptacle comprises at least one plug receptacle cover that is configured to move between a cover position and an elevated position. In the cover position, the at least one plug receptacle cover covers the second opening at least partially. In the elevated position, the at least one plug receptacle cover is elevated outwards along its entire length, so that the at least the part of the plug partially extends through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Niko Eiden, Ville Vehkaperä
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Publication number: 20170127008Abstract: A device is presented. The device comprises: at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, a display element coupled to the processor, and a user input element coupled to the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Esa Kankaanpää, Shahil Soni, Klaus Melakari, Niko Eiden, Roope Rainisto
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Patent number: 8331603Abstract: A wireless headset comprises a body portion and a boom pivotably coupled to the body portion. The boom is resiliently biased from a first position towards a second position relative to the first headset portion. The headset includes a sensor for detecting movement of the boom between the second to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Rasmus Martenson, Niko Eiden
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Patent number: 8135157Abstract: A headset (1) comprises a body (3) and a boom (4), on which a microphone is located. The boom (4) is mounted so that the position of a microphone (5) relative to the body (3) can be adjusted. The headset 1 further comprises a controller (15) arranged to process an electrical signal generated by the microphone (5) by equalizing components corresponding to high and low audio frequencies in accordance with the detected position of the microphone (5). For instance, low frequencies may be preferentially attenuated if the microphone (5) is used when the boom (4) is in a retracted position. Optionally, the controller (15) may also adjust the gain of the microphone (5) in accordance with the position of the microphone (5). The headset (1) may be used to communicate with an external device (2) using a wired or wireless connection. For example, the headset (1) may convey signals to and from a mobile telephone using the Bluetooth® protocol and/or may be used for Push-to-Talk applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Mika Tarvonen, Heli Sade, Jarmo Saari, Petteri Salminen, Sami Lehtovaara, Rasmus Martenson, Niko Eiden
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Publication number: 20090323998Abstract: A headset (1) comprises a body (3) and a boom (4), on which a microphone is located. The boom (4) is mounted so that the position of a microphone (5) relative to the body (3) can be adjusted. The headset 1 further comprises a controller (15) arranged to process an electrical signal generated by the microphone (5) by equalizing components corresponding to high and low audio frequencies in accordance with the detected position of the microphone (5). For instance, low frequencies may be preferentially attenuated if the microphone (5) is used when the boom (4) is in a retracted position. Optionally, the controller (15) may also adjust the gain of the microphone (5) in accordance with the position of the microphone (5). The headset (1) may be used to communicate with an external device (2) using a wired or wireless connection. For example, the headset (1) may convey signals to and from a mobile telephone using the Bluetooth® protocol and/or may be used for Push-to-Talk applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Mika Tarvonen, Heli Säde, Jarmo Saari, Petteri Salminen, Sami Lehtovaara, Rasmus Martenson, Niko Eiden