Patents by Inventor Paul M. O'Brien
Paul M. O'Brien 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: 20130120224Abstract: The technology provides embodiments for recalibration of outward facing cameras supported by a see-through, head mounted, mixed reality display system having a flexible portion between see-through displays for the eyes. Each outward facing camera has a fixed spatial relationship with a respective or corresponding see-through display positioned to be seen through by a respective eye. For front facing cameras, the fixed spatial relationship allows a predetermined mapping between positions on an image sensor of each camera and positions on the respective display. The mapping may be used to register a position of a virtual object to a position of a real object. A change in a first flexible spatial relationship between the outward facing cameras can be automatically detected. A second spatial relationship between the cameras is determined. A registration of a virtual object to a real object may be updated based on the second spatial relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Elmer S. Cajigas, Paul M. O'Brien, Andras Tantos
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Patent number: 8441791Abstract: In embodiments of double hinge radial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°). A double hinge is operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinge includes radial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher Bramley Fruhauf
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Publication number: 20130058063Abstract: In embodiments of an expandable mobile device, the device includes first and second housing parts that slide-engage relative to each other to extend and retract the device. The expandable mobile device includes a flexible display that extends from an interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides out from the first housing part. The flexible display also retracts into the interior of the expandable mobile device as the second housing part slides into the first housing part. Rollers are integrated in the first housing part and bend the flexible display around a fixed radius to position a first section of the flexible display approximately parallel to a second section of the flexible display in a retracted position of the expandable mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventor: Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120314399Abstract: In embodiments of a flexible display foldable assembly, a foldable assembly includes first flanges integrated in a first housing part of a foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The foldable assembly also includes second flanges integrated in a second housing part of the foldable electronic device, and the second housing part is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The second flanges are implemented to fold-interlock with the first flanges to form a bend radius of the flexible display around the first and second flanges in a closed position of the foldable electronic device. The first and second flanges are also implemented to support the flexible display in the closed position of the foldable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120314400Abstract: In embodiments of a flexible display extendible assembly, an extendible assembly includes a slideable display guide integrated in a first housing part of an extendible electronic device. The extendible electronic device includes a flexible display that slide-engages into the first housing part of the extendible electronic device. The extendible assembly includes an extendible mechanism that is coupled in a second housing part of the extendible electronic device and to the slideable display guide. The first and second housing parts of the extendible electronic device slide-engage relative to each other. The extendible mechanism is implemented to extend as the first and second housing parts slide apart relative to each other, and also to retract as the first and second housing parts slide together relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120307472Abstract: In embodiments of a flexible display overcenter assembly, an overcenter assembly includes a first flange integrated in a first housing part of a foldable electronic device. The device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The overcenter assembly also includes a second flange integrated in a second housing part of the foldable electronic device, and the second housing part is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The first and second flanges are implemented to fold and form a radius that supports the flexible display in a closed position of the device. Hinge assemblies are implemented to movably couple the first and second housing parts of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display bends through a pivot axis of the hinge assemblies when the first and second housing parts of the device are closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CoroprationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher B. Fruhauf
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Patent number: 8319163Abstract: A GNC device for use with a projectile, includes a rotating GNC portion and a non-rotating GNC portion, the rotating GNC portion being fixedly coupled to a projectile body, at least one bearing being interposed between the rotating GNC portion and a non-rotating GNC portion, the at least one bearing permitting the rotating GNC portion to rotate with respect to the non-rotating GNC portion. In a GNC device for use with a projectile, a method is further included.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P.Inventors: William M. Flood, Paul M. O'Brien, Eugene W. Carlson
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Publication number: 20120257368Abstract: In embodiments of an extendable connecting link, a first link section attaches in a first housing part of a device and a second link section attaches in a second housing part of the device. The first and second link sections interlock and slide-engage relative to each other. An interconnection channel routes an electrical interconnection between the first housing part and the second housing part of the device, where the interconnection channel is formed when the first and second link sections are slide-engaged. The first and second link sections also slide relative to each other to increase or decrease a length of the extendable connecting link.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120217338Abstract: A GNC device for use with a projectile, includes a rotating GNC portion and a non-rotating GNC portion, the rotating GNC portion being fixedly coupled to a projectile body, at least one bearing being interposed between the rotating GNC portion and a non-rotating GNC portion, the at least one bearing permitting the rotating GNC portion to rotate with respect to the non-rotating GNC portion. In a GNC device for use with a projectile, a method is further included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: William M. Flood, Paul M. O'Brien, Eugene W. Carlson
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Publication number: 20120206864Abstract: In embodiments of a hinge electrical interconnection guide, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. A hinge assembly includes a hinge link to couple hinge mechanisms that are movably operable to open and close the first and second housings of the portable device relative to each other. An electrical interconnection guide is integrated with the hinge link and designed to route an electrical interconnection in a first configuration between the first and second housings of the device when closed relative to each other. The electrical interconnection guide is also designed to route the electrical interconnection in a second configuration between the first and second housings of the device when open relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher Bramley Fruhauf, Michael J. Basha, Perry Q. Anderson
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Publication number: 20120206893Abstract: In embodiments of a double hinge torsion bar, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. Double hinges attach to the first and second housings of the portable device, and the double hinges are operable to open and close the first and second housings relative to each other. A torsion bar movably couples the double hinges to open and close at approximately a same timing rate, which can prevent the double hinges from binding when the first and second housings are opened and closed relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher Bramley Fruhauf
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Publication number: 20120194972Abstract: In embodiments of double hinge axial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°), as well as rotated through approximately three-hundred and sixty degrees (360°). Double hinges are operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinges include axial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher Bramley Fruhauf, Michael J. Basha
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Publication number: 20120181376Abstract: A guidance and control unit assembly for use with a munitions projectile includes a guidance and control unit being roll isolated with respect to the munitions projectile such that roll of the munitions projectile about a projectile longitudinal axis, such roll being imparted to the munitions projectile during the act of launching the munitions projectile, may not be imparted to the guidance and control unit as desired. A munitions projectile is further included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: William M. Flood, JR., Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120162268Abstract: In embodiments of transparent display active panels, a display device includes a lighting system that directs light from a light source to illuminate a display panel. A multi-mode panel is operable as a transparent panel of the display device, and is further operable for activation to absorb or reflect a portion of the light from the light source. An active diffuser is operable as an additional transparent panel of the display device, and is further operable for activation to diffuse the light that illuminates the display panel. The display device also includes a display controller that controls the activation of the multi-mode panel and the active diffuser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Rod G. Fleck, Derek Leslie Knee, David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20120162866Abstract: In embodiments of double hinge radial cams, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. The first housing is operable to open and close relative to the second housing, and the first and second housings can be rotated from a closed position at approximately zero degrees (0°) to an open position at approximately one-hundred and eighty degrees (180°). A double hinge is operable to movably couple the first housing and the second housing. The double hinge includes radial cams that apply a holding torque in the open position that resists the first and second housings closing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: David D. Bohn, Paul M. O'Brien, Christopher Bramley Fruhauf
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Patent number: 6111207Abstract: A multi-configurable office machine, which includes a control panel subassembly having a plurality of user-activated key-switches for controlling functions of the office machine. A first control panel cover is adapted for installation on the control panel subassembly, the first cover comprising a first cover structure providing user access to a first set of the key-switches when the first cover is installed on the control panel subassembly. A second control panel cover is adapted for installation on the control panel subassembly, the second cover comprising a second cover structure providing user access to a second set of the key-switches when the second cover is installed on the control panel subassembly. By installing a selected one of the panel covers, different groups of the key-switches are accessible to the user, thereby configuring the machine to a first configuration or a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: John H. Arterberry, Dan Scott Caputo, Paul M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 5387134Abstract: An electrical connector system includes first and second electrical connectors mateable in a given general direction (A). Each connector includes a housing having a mating end and at least a pair of terminals mounted on the housing. The pair of terminals of each connector have contact portions engageable with the contact portions of the pair of terminals of the other connector. The contact portions of the terminals of at least one of the connectors are at angles to the mating direction to define a generally V-shaped engaging configuration. The contact portions of the terminals of at least one of the connectors are resilient. Therefore, wiping engagement between the respective terminals is effected during mating of the connectors, and the resilient contact portions are effective to store energy upon mating of the connectors, which energy is effective to assist in unmating of the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1993Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Brian Bryce, Patrick G. Casey, Thomas W. Cruise, Paul M. O'Brien, Matthew Wilhite
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Patent number: 5330363Abstract: A connector apparatus provides an interconnection between an IC pack and a printed circuit board. The apparatus includes a header connector for mounting on the printed circuit board and into which the IC pack is inserted and from which it is ejected. A plurality of terminals on the header connector are adapted for interconnection of the IC pack to electrical traces on the printed circuit board. An electrical switch is provided on the header connector and is actuated in response to movement of the IC pack therewithin. The switch is interconnected to electrical traces on the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Gardner, Jerry D. Kachlic, Paul M. O'Brien
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Patent number: D406274Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Stephen G. Brown, Michael K. Bowen, Richard Olson, Michael S. Millman, Robert M. Yraceburu, Angela Chen, Michael W. Munro, Dean A. Gaylor, Paul M. O'Brien
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Patent number: D413622Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Stephen G Brown, Angela Chen, Dean A Gaylor, Michael S Millman, Paul M O'Brien