Patents by Inventor Peter Hart

Peter Hart 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: 20210096738
    Abstract: Technologies are disclosed herein that enable a foldable computing device having multiple screen regions to perform an inter-region user interface (UI) operation in response to an intra-region UI gesture. For example, a UI gesture that begins and ends within a first region may be used to move a window from the first region to the second region. The disclosed technologies address the technical problems described above by providing succinct, accurate UI gestures that cause foldable computing devices to perform inter-region UI operations. The disclosed technologies further address the technical problems described above by combining different types of UI gestures to increase gesture accuracy and expressiveness of inter-region UI operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian KLEIN, Ryan PENDLAY, Lauren EDELMEIER, Peter HAMMERQUIST, Christoffer Peter Hart HANSEN
  • Publication number: 20210096675
    Abstract: A foldable computing device can be configured to provide a user interface (UI) optimization that enables an application window to be presented in a predictable location when an application is launched, a UI optimization that enables an application window to be moved to an active display area, a UI optimization that enables a modal UI element to be presented in such a way that it does not overlap a seam on the device, a UI optimization that enables an image presented by the device to be adjusted to maintain a view of the focal point of the image across device posture or orientation changes, a UI optimization that enables the device to transition between UI modes optimized for front-facing and world-facing image capture, and/or a UI optimization that enables the device to provide a UI for instructing a user to flip the device when a biometric sensor is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian KLEIN, Peter HAMMERQUIST, Ryan PENDLAY, Albert Peter YIH, Lauren EDELMEIER, Christoffer Peter Hart HANSEN, Diego David BACA DEL ROSARIO
  • Publication number: 20210096740
    Abstract: A computing device implements global keyboard shortcuts targeting a specific display region using repeated key presses, targeting a specific display region using chorded modifier keys, targeting a specific display region using a single modifier key, targeting a specific display region based on user activity, targeting multiple display regions, or targeting a specific display region using multi-modal input. Other types of global keyboard shortcuts for targeting specific display regions might also be provided by other embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian KLEIN, Peter HAMMERQUIST, David Carl NABER, Christoffer Peter Hart HANSEN, Ryan PENDLAY
  • Publication number: 20210097901
    Abstract: A bendable computing device can operate in a single display region mode when the device is in an unbent posture and can operate in a multiple display region mode when the device is in a bent posture. The multiple display region mode subdivides the bendable screen of the bendable computing device into a first display region and a second display region. When operating in the multiple display region mode, the bendable computing device can display an artificial hardware seam between the first display region and the second display region. User input gestures originating at the artificial hardware seam or terminating at the artificial hardware seam can be utilized to provide various types of functionality. Various types of functionality can also be provided when the bendable computing device detects that it has transitioned from an unbent posture to a bent posture or from a bent posture to an unbent posture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian KLEIN, Peter HAMMERQUIST, Ryan PENDLAY, Albert Peter YIH, Lauren EDELMEIER, Christoffer Peter Hart HANSEN, Diego David BACA DEL ROSARIO
  • Publication number: 20210096741
    Abstract: A foldable computing device provides user interface (“UI”) transitions and optimizations while operating in a productivity mode. When the foldable computing device is operating in productivity mode, it can present a UI below a hardware keyboard placed over a display region and occluding only a top portion of the display region or a software keyboard presented in the display region occluding only the top portion of the display region. If the hardware keyboard or the software keyboard occlude only the bottom of the display region, a UI can be shown above the hardware keyboard or the software keyboard. The foldable computing device can adjust the position of UI windows that are occluded when the hardware or software keyboard is placed on the display region. The foldable computing device can move the UI windows back to their original positions if the hardware or software keyboard no longer occlude the display region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian KLEIN, Ryan PENDLAY, Peter HAMMERQUIST, Julia Christine CARLSON, Christoffer Peter Hart HANSEN, Lauren EDELMEIER, Scott SCHENONE
  • Publication number: 20190269930
    Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Zoie Engman, Aaron Piazza, Christoffer Peter Hart Hansen, David P. Finch, Laura M. Gustavson, Erik L. Schneider, Erick Roane, Amanda K. Hall
  • Patent number: 8834065
    Abstract: A water detention system comprises a sub-base of crushed rock or stone overlying an impermeable layer which may be naturally-occurring, as in an impermeable sub-grade, or may be formed by an impermeable membrane laid over the sub-grade prior to the sub-base layer. Over the sub-base layer is an incompletely impermeable layer the impermeability of which is compromised by openings in the form of slits or by spacing between adjacent strips forming the layer. These openings allow water to percolate downwardly through the layer into the sub-base, but substantially inhibit the escape of moisture by evaporation thereby serving to retain the collected water. Above the incompletely impermeable layer may be a laying course of finer particulate material such as pea gravel over which may be laid a wear surface of slabs or blocks to form an area for traffic, such as a roadway or parking area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Formpave Holdings, Limited
    Inventors: Peter Hart, Stephen Richard Spikes
  • Patent number: 8793589
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for combining the user interfaces of several applications is disclosed. Data generated by a first application is extracted from a display buffer. The data is associated with a user interface from the first application. From the extracted data, a layout pattern is recognized. Using the layout, an overlay is created. The overlay is used to display a second data generated by a second application. There is no direct link between the first application and the second application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Peter Hart
  • Publication number: 20130254687
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for combining the user interfaces of several applications is disclosed. Data generated by a first application is extracted from a display buffer. The data is associated with a user interface from the first application. From the extracted data, a layout pattern is recognized. Using the layout, an overlay is created. The overlay is used to display a second data generated by a second application. There is no direct link between the first application and the second application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Peter Hart
  • Patent number: 8438164
    Abstract: Techniques for providing relevant information to a user based on information or documents accessed or viewed by the user. The relevant information is provided automatically to the user without requiring user input. The information provided to the user is selected from information provided by various content provider systems. The present invention uses several techniques to determine relevancy between the contents of the document accessed by the user and between the information provided by the content provider systems. The relevancy information is used to select information to be provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Jamey Graham, Peter Hart, Kurt Piersol
  • Publication number: 20130042189
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for combining the user interfaces of several applications is disclosed. Data generated by a first application is extracted from a display buffer. The data is associated with a user interface from the first application. From the extracted data, a layout pattern is recognized. Using the layout, an overlay is created. The overlay is used to display a second data generated by a second application. There is no direct link between the first application and the second application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Peter Hart
  • Patent number: 8082328
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for publishing an electronic document on a network is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for publishing an electronic document on a wide area network comprising at least one server and a client, a client having memory for storing an electronic document, and means for sending the electronic document to the server, wherein a URL is associated with the electronic document, a security key associated with the URL, and means for sending a URL to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Marko Balabanovic, Peter Hart, Greg Wolff
  • Patent number: 8015494
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for combining the user interfaces of several applications is disclosed. Data generated by a first application is extracted from a display buffer. The data is associated with a user interface from the first application. From the extracted data, a layout pattern is recognized. Using the layout, an overlay is created. The overlay is used to display a second data generated by a second application. There is no direct link between the first application and the second application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Peter Hart
  • Publication number: 20100272514
    Abstract: A water detention system comprises a sub-base of crushed rock or stone overlying an impermeable layer which may be naturally-occurring, as in an impermeable sub-grade, or may be formed by an impermeable membrane laid over the sub-grade prior to the sub-base layer. Over the sub-base layer is an incompletely impermeable layer the impermeability of which is compromised by openings in the form of slits or by spacing between adjacent strips forming the layer. These openings allow water to percolate downwardly through the layer into the sub-base, but substantially inhibit the escape of moisture by evaporation thereby serving to retain the collected water. Above the incompletely impermeable layer may be a laying course of finer particulate material such as pea gravel over which may be laid a wear surface of slabs or blocks to form an area for traffic, such as a roadway or parking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Hart, Stephen Richard Spikes
  • Patent number: 7734563
    Abstract: A system is described for automatically invoking computational resources without intervention or request from a user of the system. The computational resources may operate by searching across a network, or may themselves be located across a network. In the system a query-free information retrieval system is described in which the exact technical documentation contained in existing user or other technical manuals is provided to a user investigating apparatus having a fault. The user enters symptoms based upon the user's analysis of the apparatus, and in response the system provides information concerning likely faults with the apparatus. As the symptoms are entered, to relative value of individual faults is determined and related to the symptoms they cause. The user can then select technical information relating to probable faults in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Hart, Jamey Graham
  • Publication number: 20100077478
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for publishing an electronic document on a network is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for publishing an electronic document on a wide area network comprising at least one server and a client, a client having memory for storing an electronic document, and means for sending the electronic document to the server, wherein a URL is associated with the electronic document, a security key associated with the URL, and means for sending a URL to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Marko Balabanovic, Peter Hart, Greg Wolff
  • Patent number: 7640318
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for publishing an electronic document on a network is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for publishing an electronic document on a wide area network comprising at least one server and a client, a client having memory for storing an electronic document, and means for sending the electronic document to the server, wherein a URL is associated with the electronic document, a security key associated with the URL, and means for sending a URL to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Hull, Marko Balabanovic, Peter Hart, Greg Wolff
  • Publication number: 20090098191
    Abstract: Stabilized transdermal acid sensitive drug formulations and their associated methods of production and use are described. The formulations containing acid sensitive drugs can also an acrylic adhesive, and a pharmaceutically acceptable base. The formulations can further contain other adhesives, permeation enhancers, and other stabilizing compounds such as free radical inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher G. Anderson, Sonia J. Heiber, Blaine Travis Messenger, Peter Hart
  • Publication number: 20080037043
    Abstract: A system and method for a printer that receives a data containing multimedia information or a pointer to multimedia content and performs various actions in accordance with the received document. The printer may retrieve the multimedia content based on pointers within the document or the document itself may include multimedia content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hull, Kurt Piersol, Jamey Graham, Peter Hart
  • Publication number: 20080003059
    Abstract: A water detention system comprises a sub-base of crushed rock or stone overlying an impermeable layer which may be naturally-occurring, as in an impermeable sub-grade, or may be formed by an impermeable membrane laid over the sub-grade prior to the sub-base layer. Over the sub-base layer is an incompletely impermeable layer the impermeability of which is compromised by openings in the form of slits or by spacing between adjacent strips forming the layer. These openings allow water to percolate downwardly through the layer into the sub-base, but substantially inhibit the escape of moisture by evaporation thereby serving to retain the collected water. Above the incompletely impermeable layer may be a laying course of finer particulate material such as pea gravel over which may be laid a wear surface of slabs or blocks to form an area for traffic, such as a roadway or parking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Hart