Patents by Inventor Peter Sobczak

Peter Sobczak 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).

  • Computing device that detects hand presence in order to automate the transition of states
    Patent number: 8199006
    Abstract: A computing device is configured to make a determination as to whether a device is being held in a hand. In response to determining that the device is being held, the device transitions itself, or one or more of its hardware or software component, into a particular state of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Liu, Sagar Savant, Peter Sobczak, Charles Lee, Peter Skillman
  • COMPUTING DEVICE THAT DETECTS HAND PRESENCE IN ORDER TO AUTOMATE THE TRANSITION OF STATES
    Publication number: 20090140863
    Abstract: A computing device is configured to make a determination as to whether a device is being held in a hand. In response to determining that the device is being held, the device transitions itself, or one or more of its hardware or software component, into a particular state of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Liu, Sagar Savant, Peter Sobczak, Charles Lee, Peter Skillman
  • Apparatus and methods for increasing magnetic field in an audio device
    Patent number: 7418106
    Abstract: An audio device is provided that is in electrical communication with a magnetic coil for the purpose of increasing magnetic field emissions generated by the device. The magnetic coil may be disposed on a flexible substrate in multi-turn and multi-layer format or disposed on a foldable flexible substrate in multi-turn and multi-layer format. Additionally, the magnetic coil may be disposed on the device's printed circuit board or the coil may be a freestanding, substrate-free coil assembly. The magnetic coil may be placed and secured in various locations within the device to maximize magnetic field emissions and minimize problems related to space limitations. The increased magnetic field results in a device that is hearing-aid compatible as defined by the Federal Communications Commission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste Greuet, Haoye Shen, Peter Sobczak, Bahman Khatam
  • Apparatus and methods for increasing magnetic field in an audio device
    Publication number: 20050281425
    Abstract: An audio device is provided that is in electrical communication with a magnetic coil for the purpose of increasing magnetic field emissions generated by the device. The magnetic coil may be disposed on a flexible substrate in multi-turn and multi-layer format or disposed on a foldable flexible substrate in multi-turn and multi-layer format. Additionally, the magnetic coil may be disposed on the device's printed circuit board or the coil may be a freestanding, substrate-free coil assembly. The magnetic coil may be placed and secured in various locations within the device to maximize magnetic field emissions and minimize problems related to space limitations. The increased magnetic field results in a device that is hearing-aid compatible as defined by the Federal Communications Commission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste Greuet, Haoye Shen, Peter Sobczak, Bahman Khatam