Patents by Inventor Patricia J. Coleman

Patricia J. Coleman 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: 10409461
    Abstract: A portable multifunction device configured for displaying an application on a display that includes a first user input element and a second user input element. In response to detecting a first input that corresponds to the selection of a first user input element, enlarging and centering display of a first area that includes the first input element and at least a portion of the second user input element. While displaying the enlarged first area detecting a second input that corresponds to selection of the second user input element. In response to detecting the second input, centering display of the second input element. Subsequent to detecting the second input, receiving input for the second user input element. In response to receiving the input for the second user input element, displaying a representation of the received input in the second user input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Christopher Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel Van Os
  • Publication number: 20190220155
    Abstract: A portable multifunction device configured for displaying an application on a display that includes a first user input element and a second user input element. In response to detecting a first input that corresponds to the selection of a first user input element, enlarging and centering display of a first area that includes the first input element and at least a portion of the second user input element. While displaying the enlarged first area detecting a second input that corresponds to selection of the second user input element. In response to detecting the second input, centering display of the second input element. Subsequent to detecting the second input, receiving input for the second user input element. In response to receiving the input for the second user input element, displaying a representation of the received input in the second user input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan TOLMASKY, Richard WILLIAMSON, Patricia J. COLEMAN, Christopher BLUMENBERG, Corbin Robert DUNN, Stephen O. LEMAY, Marcel VAN OS
  • Patent number: 10228824
    Abstract: A portable multifunction device includes a touch screen display, and one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors. The one or more programs including instructions for displaying an application, wherein the application includes a plurality of input elements that include a respective user input element. Detecting a first input that corresponds to selection of the respective user input element. In response to detecting the first input, enlarging the respective input element, and displaying an input interface for selecting input for the respective user input element, wherein the input interface includes a plurality of text input choices. While displaying the input interface, detecting a second input that corresponds to selection of a respective text input choice of the plurality of text input choices. After detecting the second input, using text that corresponds to the respective text input choice as input for the respective user input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Christopher Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel Van Os
  • Publication number: 20160266746
    Abstract: A portable multifunction device includes a touch screen display, and one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors. The one or more programs including instructions for displaying an application, wherein the application includes a plurality of input elements that include a respective user input element. Detecting a first input that corresponds to selection of the respective user input element. In response to detecting the first input, enlarging the respective input element, and displaying an input interface for selecting input for the respective user input element, wherein the input interface includes a plurality of text input choices. While displaying the input interface, detecting a second input that corresponds to selection of a respective text input choice of the plurality of text input choices. After detecting the second input, using text that corresponds to the respective text input choice as input for the respective user input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan TOLMASKY, Richard WILLIAMSON, Patricia J. COLEMAN, Christopher BLUMENBERG, Corbin Robert DUNN, Stephen O. LEMAY, Marcel VAN OS
  • Patent number: 9372620
    Abstract: A device with a touch screen display displays an electronic document that includes a respective user input element. The device detects a first input that corresponds to selection of the respective user input element that is displayed with text having a first size. In response to detecting the first input, the device enlarges the respective user input element, moves the respective user input element toward a center of a first portion of the display and displays an input interface for selecting input for the respective user input element in a second portion of the display that is different from the first portion of the display. The input interface includes a plurality of text input choices for entering text that are displayed at a second size larger than the first size. The device uses text that corresponds to a selected text input choice as input for the respective user input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Christopher Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel van Os
  • Publication number: 20130262993
    Abstract: A device with a touch screen display displays an electronic document that includes a respective user input element. The device detects a first input that corresponds to selection of the respective user input element that is displayed with text having a first size. In response to detecting the first input, the device enlarges the respective user input element, moves the respective user input element toward a center of a first portion of the display and displays an input interface for selecting input for the respective user input element in a second portion of the display that is different from the first portion of the display. The input interface includes a plurality of text input choices for entering text that are displayed at a second size larger than the first size. The device uses text that corresponds to a selected text input choice as input for the respective user input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Chris Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel van Os
  • Patent number: 8451232
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a computer-implemented method in a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes: displaying content on the touch screen display, wherein the content includes a plurality of user input elements; detecting a contact by a finger with the touch screen display; choosing a user input element in the plurality of user input elements based on proximity of the user input element to the contact; displaying information associated with the chosen user input element over the displayed content; detecting a break in the contact by the finger with the touch screen display; and receiving input for the chosen user input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Chris Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel Van Os
  • Patent number: 7432939
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displaying pixel images to provide visual-based emphasis in a graphical user interface. In one aspect of the invention, a method to display a pixel image for a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a data processing system includes: detecting one or more outlines in a first image to generate a second image from pixel values of the first image that represents a GUI component; receiving input which indicates switching the GUI component from a first mode to a second mode; and displaying a combination of the first and second images to indicate that the GUI component is in the second mode. The combination of the first and second images shows an outlined version of the first image. In one example according to this aspect, the GUI component does not have keyboard focus in the first mode; and the GUI component has keyboard focus in the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Platzer, Patricia J. Coleman, Tim Wasko
  • Publication number: 20080165143
    Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a computer-implemented method in a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes: displaying content on the touch screen display, wherein the content includes a plurality of user input elements; detecting a contact by a finger with the touch screen display; choosing a user input element in the plurality of user input elements based on proximity of the user input element to the contact; displaying information associated with the chosen user input element over the displayed content; detecting a break in the contact by the finger with the touch screen display; and receiving input for the chosen user input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Francisco Ryan Tolmasky, Richard Williamson, Patricia J. Coleman, Chris Blumenberg, Corbin Robert Dunn, Stephen O. Lemay, Marcel Van Os
  • Patent number: D589975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D499112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D595732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D601582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D612863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D615990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D616897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D618703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D618704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D621414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman
  • Patent number: D626142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Cesar Carrera, Patricia J. Coleman