Patents by Inventor Ning-Ning Cheng

Ning-Ning Cheng 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).

  • Publication number: 20220137671
    Abstract: Example wood panel assemblies that are disposed on electronic devices are disclosed. In an example, an electronic device includes a palm rest, and a trackpad disposed on the palm rest. In addition, the electronic device includes a wood panel assembly mounted on top of the palm rest and the trackpad. The wood panel assembly includes a wood veneer panel including a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface covers the palm rest and the trackpad. In addition, the wood panel assembly includes a fabric material secured along the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Marcus Townsend, Sandie Ning-Ning Cheng, Guan-Bai Chen
  • Patent number: 9986337
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein relate to transmitting audio in a target space relative to an electronic device using a directional speaker and non-directional speaker. In one implementation, a directional speaker or non-directional speaker is selected to transmit audio based on a target space for the audio. The audio may then be transmitted from the selected speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sandie Ning Ning Cheng
  • Publication number: 20170127185
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein relate to transmitting audio in a target space relative to an electronic device using a directional speaker and non-directional speaker. In one implementation, a directional speaker or non-directional speaker is selected to transmit audio based on a target space for the audio. The audio may then be transmitted from the selected speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sandie Ning Ning Cheng
  • Patent number: 9591402
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein relate to transmitting audio in a target space relative to an electronic device (100, 200) using a directional speaker (103, 106) and non-directional speaker (104, 207). In one implementation, a directional speaker (103, 106) or non-directional speaker (104, 207) is selected to transmit audio based on a target space for the audio. The audio may then be transmitted from the selected speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sandie Ning Ning Cheng
  • Patent number: 9405322
    Abstract: An example computer device includes a keyboard body further including a keyboard deck and a keyboard. In addition, the computer device includes a display body further including a display, the display body being coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed position. Further, the computer device includes a display protector attached to the keyboard body and disposed at the keyboard deck to protect the display by contact therewith. The display protector includes a plurality of separate, discrete portions, the plurality of portions extends along each side of the keyboard, and each of the plurality of portions contacts both the keyboard deck and the display when the computer device is in the closed position and a compressible load is applied to the computer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sandie Ning Ning Cheng
  • Patent number: 9164550
    Abstract: A portable electronic device port cover. In a first implementation multiple bands can be connected with adhesive in areas where there are no ports in a portable electronic device. In a second implementation the elastic band has a slit that aligns with the ports on the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Sandie Ning Ning Cheng, Sana Syeda Ali
  • Patent number: 8847912
    Abstract: Gyroscopic input systems and methods are provided. A gyroscopic input apparatus (100) can include a rigid surface (110) having an aperture (120) disposed therein. An input surface (130) can be flexibly attached to the rigid surface via a flexible member (140). The input surface can be disposed proximate at least a portion of the aperture. A gyroscopic sensor (150) can be operatively connected to the input surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Sandie Ning Ning Cheng, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20140211386
    Abstract: An example computer device includes a keyboard body further including a keyboard deck and a keyboard. In addition, the computer device includes a display body further including a display, the display body being coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed position. Further, the computer device includes a display protector attached to the keyboard body and disposed at the keyboard deck to protect the display by contact therewith. The display protector includes a plurality of separate, discrete portions, the plurality of portions extends along each side of the keyboard, and each of the plurality of portions contacts both the keyboard deck and the display when the computer device is in the closed position and a compressible load is applied to the computer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. ASHCRAFT, Eric CHEN, Sandie Ning Ning CHENG
  • Publication number: 20140119550
    Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein relate to transmitting audio in a target space relative to an electronic device (100, 200) using a directional speaker (103, 106) and non-directional speaker (104, 207). In one implementation, a directional speaker (103, 106) or non-directional speaker (104, 207) is selected to transmit audio based on a target space for the audio. The audio may then be transmitted from the selected speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sandie Ning Ning Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140053375
    Abstract: A portable electronic device port cover. In a first implementation multiple bands can be connected with adhesive in areas where there are no ports in a portable electronic device. In a second implementation the elastic band has a slit that aligns with the ports on the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Sandie Ning Ning Cheng, Sana Syeda Ali
  • Publication number: 20130135212
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a haptic keyboard for a touch-enabled display of a portable electronic device. According to one example, the touch-enabled display unit is configured to display a keyboard having a plurality of interactive key selectors. A plurality of tractable members are coupled to the display unit, with each tractable member positioned to correspond with a boundary area of at least one key selector. Furthermore, each tractable member is configured to protrude from a front surface of the display unit so as to create a haptic border region for the corresponding key selector of the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Sandie Ning Ning Cheng, Sana Syeda Ali, Britt C. Ashcraft
  • Publication number: 20130070405
    Abstract: Computer devices are described herein. The computer devices include a keyboard body including a keyboard and a display body including a display. The computer devices are foldable to a closed position. A display protector is attached to the keyboard body so as to protect the display by contact therewith. Further, methods of preventing damage to a display are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Britt C. ASHCRAFT, Eric CHEN, Sandie Ning Ning CHENG
  • Publication number: 20120120022
    Abstract: Gyroscopic input systems and methods are provided. A gyroscopic input apparatus (100) can include a rigid surface (110) having an aperture (120) disposed therein. An input surface (130) can be flexibly attached to the rigid surface via a flexible member (140). The input surface can be disposed proximate at least a portion of the aperture. A gyroscopic sensor (150) can be operatively connected to the input surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Sandie Ning Ning Cheng, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20060220897
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a notebook with power indication. The notebook includes a main unit, a battery, a power indicator, and a sensor. The battery provides power for the main unit. The power indicator is electrically connected to the battery for proving the power indication of the battery. The sensor is electrically connected to the power indicator for activating the power indicator while sensing a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Ning-Ning Cheng