Patents by Inventor Ryan Eugene WHITAKER

Ryan Eugene WHITAKER 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).

  • Patent number: 11745094
    Abstract: A controller system is provided herein that includes a controller base including at least one input device for receiving user input and a mechanical interface. The controller system further includes a controller module comprising a processor and memory. The controller module is configured to removably mount on the controller base at the mechanical interface thereby establishing a communication link therebetween. The user input received at the at least one input device is routed through the controller module to a console computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shuoqi Scott Wang, James McColl Shields, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Tero Juhani Patana
  • Publication number: 20230195243
    Abstract: A computer mouse includes a body and a multi-directional input device. The body has a top surface and a side surface. The top surface is configured to contact a user's palm and fingers, and the side surface is configured to contact a user's thumb. The multi-directional input device positioned on the side surface, and the multi-directional input device receives directional inputs from the user's thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: James McColl SHIELDS, Ryan Eugene WHITAKER
  • Patent number: 11572975
    Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a base, a display mount having a first position and a second position relative to the base, and a connection mechanism positioned between the base and the display mount. The connection mechanism is configured to rotate and translate the display mount from the first position to the second position according to a torque curve. The torque curve includes a discovery stage adjacent the first position, an initiation stage rotationally after the discovery stage, and an approach stage rotationally after the initiation stage. The connection mechanism applies a force toward the first position in the discovery stage. The connection mechanism having an initiation force applied toward the first position that is greater than the force in the discovery stage. The approach stage having an approach force applied toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kae-Ling Jacquline Gurr, Jonne Aapi Harju, Eric Paul Witt, Timothy Guyton Escolin, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Young Soo Kim, James David Wahl, Daniel Clark Park, Bruce James Sandmeyer, Scott Ashley Rutschman, William Loren Emery
  • Patent number: 11538442
    Abstract: A method of presenting visual information to a user includes detecting a position of a display relative to a surrounding environment, detecting movement of the display relative to the surrounding environment in real time, and updating a present of visual information on the display relative to a virtual reference frame updated in real time based upon the movement of the display relative to the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kae-Ling Jacquline Gurr, Young Soo Kim, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Aaron Naoyoshi Sheung Yan Woo, Bryan Kim Mamaril
  • Publication number: 20220401826
    Abstract: A controller system is provided herein that includes a controller base including at least one input device for receiving user input and a mechanical interface. The controller system further includes a controller module comprising a processor and memory. The controller module is configured to removably mount on the controller base at the mechanical interface thereby establishing a communication link therebetween. The user input received at the at least one input device is routed through the controller module to a console computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Shuoqi Scott WANG, James McColl SHIELDS, Ryan Eugene WHITAKER, Tero Juhani PATANA
  • Publication number: 20210333890
    Abstract: A direction control pad includes a body with a top side. The top side includes a center surface with a plurality of cardinal surfaces oriented at an angle to the center surface and a plurality of diagonal surface oriented at an angle to the center surface. The cardinal surfaces are recessed below the cardinal surfaces. Each of the cardinal surfaces connect to the center surface at a discontinuity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Ryan Eugene WHITAKER
  • Patent number: 11093052
    Abstract: A direction control pad includes a body with a top side. The top side includes a center surface with a plurality of cardinal surfaces oriented at an angle to the center surface and a plurality of diagonal surface oriented at an angle to the center surface. The cardinal surfaces are recessed below the cardinal surfaces. Each of the cardinal surfaces connect to the center surface at a discontinuity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Eugene Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20210173495
    Abstract: A direction control pad includes a body with a top side. The top side includes a center surface with a plurality of cardinal surfaces oriented at an angle to the center surface and a plurality of diagonal surface oriented at an angle to the center surface. The cardinal surfaces are recessed below the cardinal surfaces. Each of the cardinal surfaces connect to the center surface at a discontinuity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Ryan Eugene WHITAKER
  • Publication number: 20210088174
    Abstract: A device for supporting an electronic display includes a base, a display mount having a first position and a second position relative to the base, and a connection mechanism positioned between the base and the display mount. The connection mechanism is configured to rotate and translate the display mount from the first position to the second position according to a torque curve. The torque curve includes a discovery stage adjacent the first position, an initiation stage rotationally after the discovery stage, and an approach stage rotationally after the initiation stage. The connection mechanism applies a force toward the first position in the discovery stage. The connection mechanism having an initiation force applied toward the first position that is greater than the force in the discovery stage. The approach stage having an approach force applied toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kae-Ling Jacquline GURR, Jonne Aapi HARJU, Eric Paul WITT, Timothy Guyton ESCOLIN, Ryan Eugene WHITAKER, Young Soo KIM, James David WAHL, Daniel Clark PARK, Bruce James SANDMEYER, Scott Ashley RUTSCHMAN, William Loren EMERY
  • Patent number: D909396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Ryan Eugene Whitaker
  • Patent number: D909482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Nicolas A. Denhez, Erika Kelter, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: D909483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Christopher H. Kujawski, Nicolas A. Denhez, Erika Kelter, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: D909484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Cory William Bloomquist
  • Patent number: D909485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: D909486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: D909487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Christopher H. Kujawski, Nicolas A. Denhez, Erika Kelter, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Patent number: D923461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jonne Aapi Harju, Young Soo Kim, Kae-Ling J. Gurr, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Timothy G. Escolin, Yan Shang
  • Patent number: D924235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jonne Aapi Harju, Young Soo Kim, Kae-Ling J. Gurr, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Timothy G. Escolin, Yan Shang
  • Patent number: D934259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jonne Aapi Harju, Young Soo Kim, Kae-Ling J. Gurr, Ryan Eugene Whitaker, Timothy G. Escolin, Yan Shang
  • Patent number: D941291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy G. Escolin, Young Soo Kim, Scott Schenone, Panos Costa Panay, Ralf Groene, Brian Min, Ryan Eugene Whitaker