Patents by Inventor Rebecca Deutsch
Rebecca Deutsch 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: 11893230Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Theresa B. Pittappilly, Rebecca Deutsch, Orry W. Soegiono, Nicholas R. Waggoner, Holger Kuehnle, William D. Carr, Ross N. Luengen, Paul J. Kwiatkowski, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz, Gerrit H. Hofmeester, Robert Disano
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Publication number: 20220326826Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Theresa B. PITTAPPILLY, Rebecca DEUTSCH, Orry W. SOEGIONO, Nicholas R. WAGGONER, Holger KUEHNLE, William D. CARR, Ross N. LUENGEN, Paul J. KWIATKOWSKI, Jan-Kristian MARKIEWICZ, Gerrit H. HOFMEESTER, Robert DISANO
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Patent number: 11392288Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Theresa B. Pittappilly, Rebecca Deutsch, Orry W. Soegiono, Nicholas R. Waggoner, Holger Kuehnle, William D. Carr, Ross N. Luengen, Paul J. Kwiatkowski, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz, Gerrit H. Hofmeester, Robert Disano
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Patent number: 10606615Abstract: A computer application launcher can be displayed. In response to receiving a first user input associated with the launcher while a computer application indicated by the launcher is not running, a destination list can be displayed. The destination list can include one or more destinations indicating one or more items that can be performed by a computer application. In response to a second user input associated with the destination list and indicating selection of a destination on the destination list, the application can be launched and instructed to perform an item indicated by the selected destination.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Benjamin Betz, Andrew Jennings, Stephan Hoefnagels, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 10579250Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for arranging tiles. These techniques and apparatuses enable users to quickly and easily arrange tiles within an interface, such as an application-launching interface. In some cases, users may arrange tiles in an interface with as little as one continuous gesture.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chantal M. Leonard, Holger Kuehnle, John C. Whytock, Rebecca Deutsch, Patrice L. Miner
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Publication number: 20200057534Abstract: A computer application launcher can be displayed. In response to receiving a first user input associated with the launcher while a computer application indicated by the launcher is not running, a destination list can be displayed. The destination list can include one or more destinations indicating one or more items that can be performed by a computer application. In response to a second user input associated with the destination list and indicating selection of a destination on the destination list, the application can be launched and instructed to perform an item indicated by the selected destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Benjamin Betz, Andrew Jennings, Stephan Hoefnagels, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 10353566Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Theresa B. Pittappilly, Rebecca Deutsch, Orry W. Soegiono, Nicholas R. Waggoner, Holger Kuehnle, William D. Carr, Ross N. Luengen, Paul J. Kwiatkowski, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz, Gerrit H. Hofmeester, Robert Disano
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Publication number: 20180267686Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Theresa B. PITTAPPILLY, Rebecca DEUTSCH, Orry W. SOEGIONO, Nicholas R. WAGGONER, Holger KUEHNLE, William D. CARR, Ross N. LUENGEN, Paul J. KWIATKOWSKI, Jan-Kristian MARKIEWICZ, Gerrit H. HOFMEESTER, Robert DISANO
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Patent number: 9696888Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an application-launching interface for multiple modes. This interface enables a user to quickly and easily select to launch applications associated with different modes. A user may avoid wading through multiple interfaces, making multiple selections, and/or a cognitive load associated with deciding on a mode with which to interact.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Marina Dukhon, Varun Bahl, Patrice L. Miner, Jeffrey S. Miller, Benjamin A. Betz
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Publication number: 20170160888Abstract: A computer application launcher can be displayed. In response to receiving a first user input associated with the launcher while a computer application indicated by the launcher is not running, a destination list can be displayed. The destination list can include one or more destinations indicating one or more items that can be performed by a computer application. In response to a second user input associated with the destination list and indicating selection of a destination on the destination list, the application can be launched and instructed to perform an item indicated by the selected destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Benjamin Betz, Andrew Jennings, Stephan Hoefnagels, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 9612847Abstract: A computer application launcher can be displayed. In response to receiving a first user input associated with the launcher while a computer application indicated by the launcher is not running, a destination list can be displayed. The destination list can include one or more destinations indicating one or more items that can be performed by a computer application. In response to a second user input associated with the destination list and indicating selection of a destination on the destination list, the application can be launched and instructed to perform an item indicated by the selected destination.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Benjamin Betz, Andrew Jennings, Stephan Hoefnagels, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 9423951Abstract: This document describes content-based snap points and techniques that use these snap points. In some embodiments, multiple content-based snap points are used to stop at points in content that are convenient, prevent overshooting of important parts in the content, and/or aid user's in manipulating and consuming the content.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Bonny P. Lau, Holger Kuehnle, Nicholas R. Waggoner, Ross N. Luengen, Michael A. Nelte
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Patent number: 9229918Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for presenting an application change through a tile. These techniques enable a user to see content associated with content changes to an application or other information about the application, such as a new article, new email, or a software update having become available since a user last visited the application. By so doing, the techniques enable a user to forgo visiting the application or permit the user to quickly and easily decide whether or not to visit the application.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nazia Zaman, Sean L. Flynn, Rebecca Deutsch, Chantal M. Leonard, Jesse Clay Satterfield, David A. Machaj
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Publication number: 20150193403Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for presenting an application change through a tile. These techniques enable a user to see content associated with content changes to an application or other information about the application, such as a new article, new email, or a software update having become available since a user last visited the application. By so doing, the techniques enable a user to forgo visiting the application or permit the user to quickly and easily decide whether or not to visit the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Nazia Zaman, Sean L. Flynn, Rebecca Deutsch, Chantal M. Leonard, Jesse Clay Satterfield, David A. Machaj
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Publication number: 20150113476Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an application-launching interface for multiple modes. This interface enables a user to quickly and easily select to launch applications associated with different modes. A user may avoid wading through multiple interfaces, making multiple selections, and/or a cognitive load associated with deciding on a mode with which to interact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Marina Dukhon, Varun Bahl, Patrice L. Miner, Jeffrey S. Miller, Benjamin A. Betz
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Patent number: 9015606Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for presenting an application change through a tile. These techniques enable a user to see content associated with content changes to an application or other information about the application, such as a new article, new email, or a software update having become available since a user last visited the application. By so doing, the techniques enable a user to forgo visiting the application or permit the user to quickly and easily decide whether or not to visit the application.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nazia Zaman, Sean L. Flynn, Rebecca Deutsch, Chantal M. Leonard, Jesse Clay Satterfield, David A. Machaj
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Patent number: 8990733Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling an application-launching interface for multiple modes. This interface enables a user to quickly and easily select to launch applications associated with different modes. A user may avoid wading through multiple interfaces, making multiple selections, and/or a cognitive load associated with deciding on a mode with which to interact.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Rebecca Deutsch, Marina Dukhon, Varun Bahl, Patrice L. Miner, Jeffrey S. Miller, Benjamin A. Betz
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Publication number: 20150058763Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for arranging tiles. These techniques and apparatuses enable users to quickly and easily arrange tiles within an interface, such as an application-launching interface. In some cases, users may arrange tiles in an interface with as little as one continuous gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Chantal M. Leonard, Holger Kuehnle, John C. Whytock, Rebecca Deutsch, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 8935631Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for arranging tiles. These techniques and apparatuses enable users to quickly and easily arrange tiles within an interface, such as an application-launching interface. In some cases, users may arrange tiles in an interface with as little as one continuous gesture.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Chantal M. Leonard, Holger Kuehnle, John C. Whytock, Rebecca Deutsch, Patrice L. Miner
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Patent number: 8856502Abstract: Pre-installed application activation techniques are described in which live content for applications is activated before user interaction with the applications. Input indicative of an initial log-in of a user to access an operating system is detected. In response, configuration of an account for the user with the operating system may be initiated to set-up a device for first use by the user. During the configuration, notifications are activated through a notification system of the operating system to obtain live content for one or more pre-installed applications on the computing device. The activation occurs before interaction of the user with the pre-installed applications. Live content may then be incorporated with representations of the applications within a user interface for the operating system, such as displaying application tiles having corresponding live content in a start screen presented to the user after completion of the initial set-up.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Adam E. Barrus, Michael D. McCormack, Ramkumar Ramasubramanian, Daniel W. DeKlotz, Rebecca Deutsch, Cary A. Polen, Gaurav S. Anand, Kevin Michael Woley, Benjamin Salim Srour, Kyle T. Beck