Patents by Inventor Rob Podoloff
Rob Podoloff 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: 8957852Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Aplix IP Holdings CorporationInventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20130063342Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Elaine CHEN, Rob PODOLOFF, Lorraine WHEELER, Beth MARCUS
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Publication number: 20130063343Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rob PODOLOFF, Paul William CALNAN, III, Elaine CHEN, Beth MARCUS
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Publication number: 20130065688Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for interfacing with multiple gaming devices are disclosed. A universal controller includes a communication channel designed to selectively establish one or more bidirectional communication links between the controller and the gaming devices. A data collection unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel is designed to collect data related to a gaming experience of the first gaming device and a gaming experience of the second gaming device. The data collection unit is also designed to transfer to the second gaming device the gaming experience of the first gaming device to affect the gaming experience of the second gaming device. A storage unit communicatively coupled to the data collection unit is designed to store the collected data. Further, an input assembly that includes multiple input elements is included. Each input element is designed to be selectively mapped to one or more functions of the gaming devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventor: Rob PODOLOFF
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Publication number: 20130012241Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZEEMOTE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rob PODOLOFF, Lorraine WHEELER, Elaine CHEN, Beth MARCUS
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Patent number: 8294668Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120235907Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8142287Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for interfacing with multiple gaming devices are disclosed. A universal controller includes a communication channel designed to selectively establish one or more bidirectional communication links between the controller and the gaming devices. A data collection unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel is designed to collect data related to a gaming experience of the first gaming device and a gaming experience of the second gaming device. The data collection unit is also designed to transfer to the second gaming device the gaming experience of the first gaming device to affect the gaming experience of the second gaming device. A storage unit communicatively coupled to the data collection unit is designed to store the collected data. Further, an input assembly that includes multiple input elements is included. Each input element is designed to be selectively mapped to one or more functions of the gaming devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventor: Rob Podoloff
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Patent number: 8144122Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20120064922Abstract: A method and apparatus for an accessory device for a mobile host device is disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows walkie-talkie communication between an accessory device and a mobile host device as well as control by the accessory device of functions of the mobile host device. In some embodiments, the accessory device allows simplified speed dial control of a mobile phone host device. In other embodiments, accessory devices provide walkie-talkie communication with a mobile host device and provide positioning information to a mobile host device so that an application on the mobile host device can track locations of a plurality of accessory devices. These and other embodiments are more fully disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 8050891Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20110199295Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7932892Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Zeemote Technology Inc.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20100238111Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20100100359Abstract: Techniques, systems and computer program products are disclosed for providing sensor mapping. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input from a user. The received input includes at least one of motion, force and contact. In addition, a sensor signal is generated based on the received input. From a choice of data structures a data structure associated with a selected application having one or more functions is identified. The data structure indicates a relationship between the generated sensor signal and the one or more functions of the selected application. The generated sensor signal is selectively mapped into a control signal for controlling the one or more functions of the selected application by using the identified data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: ZEEMOTE, INC.Inventors: Rob Podoloff, Paul William Calnan, III, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Patent number: 7649522Abstract: A method and system for transmitting data to and from a hand-held host device are disclosed. An accessory device for interfacing with a host device includes a communication channel designed to establish a bidirectional data link between the accessory device and the host device. The accessory device also includes a storage unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel. The storage unit is designed to store various data. In addition, at least a first data is selectively transmitted from the stored data of the accessory device to the host device through the established bidirectional data link.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Fish & Richardson P.C.Inventors: Elaine Chen, Rob Podoloff, Lorraine Wheeler, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20090248332Abstract: Maximizing battery life includes identifying a characteristic curve for a voltage regulating component. A raw voltage value of a battery associated with the voltage regulating component or power converting component is detected. A mathematical model is generated based on the identified characteristic curve. In addition, a value of a regulated voltage output of the voltage regulating component or a converted voltage output of the power converting component is predicted by using the generated mathematical model to convert the detected raw voltage value of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ZEEMOTE, INC.Inventors: Paul William Calnan, III, John Mastroianni, Rob Podoloff
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Publication number: 20080167806Abstract: A system and method of automatically providing a local map on a wireless handheld device based on a vehicle location in response to a triggering signal enables a user to immediately access the local map by generating an activating signal, such as one generated from the press of a button on the wireless handheld device, to assist the user in finding her final destination or to later access the local map to find her vehicle. The triggering signal may be in response to the user manually or remotely turning off the vehicle's ignition or locking the vehicle. Once the triggering signal is received, the location of the vehicle and local map information associated with the vehicle's location can be automatically stored on the user's wireless handheld device. The local map information forms the basis for the local map.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Lorraine Wheeler, Michael Vosseller, Rob Podoloff
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Publication number: 20080062120Abstract: A multi-range location tracking system for tracking a location of one or more objects, such as people, pets, or things, has one or more GPS-enabled accessory devices, with each accessory device being coupled to a corresponding one of the objects and being configured to generate location data of the corresponding object. The location tracking system also has a wireless link and one or more base units configured to communicate location data directly with the one or more accessory devices through the wireless link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Lorraine Wheeler, Rob Podoloff, Michael Vosseller, Elaine Chen, Beth Marcus
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Publication number: 20070249422Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for interfacing with multiple gaming devices are disclosed. A universal controller includes a communication channel designed to selectively establish one or more bidirectional communication links between the controller and the gaming devices. A data collection unit communicatively coupled to the communication channel is designed to collect data related to a gaming experience of the first gaming device and a gaming experience of the second gaming device. The data collection unit is also designed to transfer to the second gaming device the gaming experience of the first gaming device to affect the gaming experience of the second gaming device. A storage unit communicatively coupled to the data collection unit is designed to store the collected data. Further, an input assembly that includes multiple input elements is included. Each input element is designed to be selectively mapped to one or more functions of the gaming devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: ZEETOO, INC.Inventor: Rob Podoloff