Patents by Inventor Paul R. Steuer
Paul R. Steuer 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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Patent number: 10942558Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic device that includes a plurality of sensors. The device detects, by a first set of the sensors, information from an environment of the device. The device obtains content for display by the device. It determines, based on the information from the environment, whether a user is in close physical proximity. Based on a determination that the user is in proximity, the device determines using a second set of the sensors a location of the user relative to the device, and an orientation for displaying the content on the display based on the relative location. The device reformats the content for display on the display based on the user location and/or a rotation of the display with respect to the orientation, and displays the reformatted content on the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Publication number: 20190354162Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic device that includes a plurality of sensors. The device detects, by a first set of the sensors, information from an environment of the device. The device obtains content for display by the device. It determines, based on the information from the environment, whether a user is in close physical proximity. Based on a determination that the user is in proximity, the device determines using a second set of the sensors a location of the user relative to the device, and an orientation for displaying the content on the display based on the relative location. The device reformats the content for display on the display based on the user location and/or a rotation of the display with respect to the orientation, and displays the reformatted content on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 10387020Abstract: A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Patrick Cauwels, Rachid M. Alameh, Timothy Dickinson, Phillip D. Rasky, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 10372193Abstract: A device (102) detects when a user is in close physical proximity to the device, such as within a few feet of the device. While the user is in close physical proximity to the device, the device also detects the location of the user relative to the device, and optionally a speed at which the user is moving. The user interface presented by the device is adapted to the location of the user relative to the device and optionally the speed at which the user is moving, but without needing physical manipulation of the device by the user. The adaptation can include, for example, orienting content presented on a display of the device based on the location of the user relative to the device so that the content appears “upright” or “right side up” for the user to view given their location.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 10122847Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting presence and motion by an electronic device are disclosed. In an example device, the device includes a housing defining an opening, an infrared (“IR”) sensor located within the housing and generating an indication signal when the IR sensor detects an IR signal. The example device may further include a mirror disposed within the housing and having an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the opening and oriented to direct the first IR signal towards the IR sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Rachid M Alameh, Patrick J Cauwels, Paul R Steuer
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Publication number: 20180157401Abstract: A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Patrick Cauwels, Rachid M. Alameh, Timothy Dickinson, Phillip D. Rasky, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 9875008Abstract: A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Patrick J. Cauwels, Rachid M. Alameh, Timothy Dickinson, Phillip D. Rasky, Paul R. Steuer
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Publication number: 20170344094Abstract: A device (102) detects when a user is in close physical proximity to the device, such as within a few feet of the device. While the user is in close physical proximity to the device, the device also detects the location of the user relative to the device, and optionally a speed at which the user is moving. The user interface presented by the device is adapted to the location of the user relative to the device and optionally the speed at which the user is moving, but without needing physical manipulation of the device by the user. The adaptation can include, for example, orienting content presented on a display of the device based on the location of the user relative to the device so that the content appears “upright” or “right side up” for the user to view given their location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 9746901Abstract: A device (102) detects when a user is in close physical proximity to the device, such as within a few feet of the device. While the user is in close physical proximity to the device, the device also detects the location of the user relative to the device, and optionally a speed at which the user is moving. The user interface presented by the device is adapted to the location of the user relative to the device and optionally the speed at which the user is moving, but without needing physical manipulation of the device by the user. The adaptation can include, for example, orienting content presented on a display of the device based on the location of the user relative to the device so that the content appears “upright” or “right side up” for the user to view given their location.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 9633804Abstract: A connector (100) and connector system are provided. A connector can include a domed metal switch (102) that is partially covered with a liquid impermeable barrier (101) such that a portion of the domed metal switch is exposed and the liquid impermeable barrier is coupled to the domed metal switch with a liquid impermeable junction (221). In a connector system, a complementary connector can include a dome switch actuator (706,707), partially covered with another liquid impermeable barrier. When pressed against the connector, the domed metal switch can deform to contact an electrical conductor (104). A control circuit (1309) can determine whether an electronic device or user is causing the deformation by detecting whether voltage or current is applied to the domed metal switch while deformed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Google Technoogy Holdings LLCInventors: Paul R. Steuer, Rachid M. Alamech, Patrick J. Cauwels, David P. Winkler
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Publication number: 20170046054Abstract: A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Patrick J. Cauwels, Rachid M. Alameh, Timothy Dickinson, Phillip D. Rasky, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 9506966Abstract: In embodiments of an off-center sensor target region, a capacitive sensor can include a target region that is located off-center relative to a center of the sensor. A touch input to the target region of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be valid sensor input and a touch contact that correlates to the center of the capacitive sensor can be determined to be false sensor input. The target region of the capacitive sensor can correspond to a selectable control that is selectable by a user to initiate a device function.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Paul R Steuer, Thomas Y Merrell
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Patent number: 9363892Abstract: A circuit assembly (1800) includes a first circuit substrate (1200) defining a first major face (1201) and a second circuit substrate (1500) defining a second major face (1502). A plurality of electrical components (1203,1204,1205) can be disposed on one or more of the first major face or the second major face. One or more substrate bridging members (1301,1302,1303,1304) are disposed between the first circuit substrate and the second circuit substrate. Each substrate bridging member can define a unitary structure having a first end bonded to the first major face and a second end bonded to the second major face to bridge the first circuit substrate and the second circuit substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Paul R Steuer, Mark A Barabolak, Patrick J Cauwels, Timothy J Sutherland
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Patent number: 9330666Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a method on a gesture-based messaging device (“messaging device”). According to various implementations, the messaging device detects a user's gesture (e.g., arm gesture, hand gesture, or finger gesture) using, for example, Electromyography or EMG. The messaging device may be implemented as a wearable device, such as a ring, wristband (e.g., a wristwatch), or pair of glasses (e.g., Google Glass™). The messaging device attempts to authenticate the user. If the messaging device authenticates the user and recognizes the gesture as indicating that a social media message is to be dictated, then the messaging device enters a social media mode, during which it listens for and receives an input of a spoken message from the user, converts the spoken message to a text message, and transmits the text message to a social media entity (e.g., Twitter®, Facebook®, or Tumblr®).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Rachid M Alameh, Iqbal Arshad, Patrick J Cauwels, Paul R Steuer
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Publication number: 20160034050Abstract: A device (102) detects when a user is in close physical proximity to the device, such as within a few feet of the device. While the user is in close physical proximity to the device, the device also detects the location of the user relative to the device, and optionally a speed at which the user is moving. The user interface presented by the device is adapted to the location of the user relative to the device and optionally the speed at which the user is moving, but without needing physical manipulation of the device by the user. The adaptation can include, for example, orienting content presented on a display of the device based on the location of the user relative to the device so that the content appears “upright” or “right side up” for the user to view given their location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Roger W. Ady, Rachid Alameh, Paul R. Steuer
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Publication number: 20160021241Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting presence and motion by an electronic device are disclosed. In an example device, the device includes a housing defining an opening, an infrared (“IR”) sensor located within the housing and generating an indication signal when the IR sensor detects an IR signal. The example device may further include a mirror disposed within the housing and having an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the opening and oriented to direct the first IR signal towards the IR sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Rachid M. Alameh, Patrick J. Cauwels, Paul R. Steuer
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Patent number: 9218472Abstract: A device includes both a fingerprint sensor (112) and a piezo structure (114). The fingerprint sensor senses fingerprint data identifying a pattern of a fingerprint of a user. The fingerprint data for the user can be collected and analyzed in various manners in order to authenticate the sensed fingerprint. The piezo structure can be used in various manners, such as to collect data used to facilitate authenticating the sensed fingerprint data, to provide feedback to the user regarding when the fingerprint authentication process is complete, and/or to cause different types of vibration in order to facilitate sensing fingerprint data. Various additional feedback can also be provided to the user, using the piezo structure or other feedback mechanisms, such as feedback to notify the user to increase or decrease an amount of pressure he or she is applying to the fingerprint sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLPInventors: Rachid M. Alameh, Jiri Slaby, Paul R. Steuer
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Publication number: 20150269936Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a method on a gesture-based messaging device (“messaging device”). According to various implementations, the messaging device detects a user's gesture (e.g., arm gesture, hand gesture, or finger gesture) using, for example, Electromyography or EMG. The messaging device may be implemented as a wearable device, such as a ring, wristband (e.g., a wristwatch), or pair of glasses (e.g., Google Glass™). The messaging device attempts to authenticate the user. If the messaging device authenticates the user and recognizes the gesture as indicating that a social media message is to be dictated, then the messaging device enters a social media mode, during which it listens for and receives an input of a spoken message from the user, converts the spoken message to a text message, and transmits the text message to a social media entity (e.g., Twitter®, Facebook®, or Tumblr®).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Rachid M. Alameh, Iqbal Arshad, Patrick J. Cauwels, Paul R. Steuer
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Publication number: 20150235787Abstract: A connector (100) and connector system are provided. A connector can include a domed metal switch (102) that is partially covered with a liquid impermeable barrier (101) such that a portion of the domed metal switch is exposed and the liquid impermeable barrier is coupled to the domed metal switch with a liquid impermeable junction (221). In a connector system, a complementary connector can include a dome switch actuator (706,707), partially covered with another liquid impermeable barrier. When pressed against the connector, the domed metal switch can deform to contact an electrical conductor (104). A control circuit (1309) can determine whether an electronic device or user is causing the deformation by detecting whether voltage or current is applied to the domed metal switch while deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Paul R. Steuer, Rachid M. Alamech, Patrick J. Cauwels, David P. Winkler
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Patent number: 9048042Abstract: A connector (100) and connector system are provided. A connector can include a domed metal switch (102) that is partially covered with a liquid impermeable barrier (101) such that a portion of the domed metal switch is exposed and the liquid impermeable barrier is coupled to the domed metal switch with a liquid impermeable junction (221). In a connector system, a complementary connector can include a dome switch actuator (706,707), partially covered with another liquid impermeable barrier. When pressed against the connector, the domed metal switch can deform to contact an electrical conductor (104). A control circuit (1309) can determine whether an electronic device or user is causing the deformation by detecting whether voltage or current is applied to the domed metal switch while deformed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Paul R. Steuer, Rachid M. Alameh, Patrick J. Cauwels, David P. Winkler