Patents by Inventor Samuli Wallius
Samuli Wallius 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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Publication number: 20210328326Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second circuit boards, and an antenna for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals, the first and second circuit boards each comprising an electrically conductive layer, and a capacitive element configured to be charged and discharged, the apparatus configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber containing an electrolyte, wherein the electrically conductive layer of the first circuit board is configured to serve as a reference ground for the antenna, and wherein discharge of the capacitive elements is configured to provide a flow of current to an amplifier configured to drive the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Markku Rouvala, Kai Jämsä, Samuli Wallius, Tapani von Rauner
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Patent number: 10136120Abstract: A mobile or portable device comprises an illuminating arrangement comprising a light source, and an amplitude splitting interferometer configured to form an interferogram of light emitted by the light source. The illuminating arrangement is configured to illuminate a target region lying at a distance of at least 10 cm from the device by the interferogram, thereby projecting a structured light pattern onto the target region. The device further comprises an image sensor configured to capture at least one digital image frame of the target region illuminated by the interferogram, and a processing unit configured to obtain image data of the at least one digital image frame, and determine depth of at least one object location in the target region relative to a reference location on the basis of the obtained image data.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Samuli Wallius, Mikko Juhola
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Patent number: 9953428Abstract: An apparatus is described. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an illumination unit configured to simultaneously illuminate a first portion of a scene with unstructured light and a second portion of the scene with structured light. The apparatus further comprises a digital image capture unit configured to capture at least one image frame of the illuminated scene.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Juuso Gren, Tomi Sokeila, Lassi Ylä-Soininmäki, Kai Jämsä, Samuli Wallius, Antti Peräkamppi
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Patent number: 9924568Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed in some embodiments. The apparatus comprising; a diode light source having a first terminal and a second terminal, an input configured to receive power form an output of a power supply, an inductor configured to store energy and to provide power for the diode light source, the inductor having a first terminal connected to the first terminal of the diode light source, and a second terminal connected to the second terminal of the diode light source, wherein the diode light source and the inductor are connected in parallel, a switching element configured to control a flow of a current through the inductor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kai Jämsä, Pekka Hyppönen, Samuli Wallius
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Publication number: 20170302907Abstract: A mobile or portable device comprises an illuminating arrangement comprising a light source, and an amplitude splitting interferometer configured to form an interferogram of light emitted by the light source. The illuminating arrangement is configured to illuminate a target region lying at a distance of at least 10 cm from the device by the interferogram, thereby projecting a structured light pattern onto the target region. The device further comprises an image sensor configured to capture at least one digital image frame of the target region illuminated by the interferogram, and a processing unit configured to obtain image data of the at least one digital image frame, and determine depth of at least one object location in the target region relative to a reference location on the basis of the obtained image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Samuli Wallius, Mikko Juhola
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Publication number: 20170223788Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed in some embodiments. The apparatus comprising; a diode light source having a first terminal and a second terminal, an input configured to receive power form an output of a power supply, an inductor configured to store energy and to provide power for the diode light source, the inductor having a first terminal connected to the first terminal of the diode light source, and a second terminal connected to the second terminal of the diode light source, wherein the diode light source and the inductor are connected in parallel, a switching element configured to control a flow of a current through the inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Kai Jämsä, Pekka Hyppönen, Samuli Wallius
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Patent number: 9532413Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for LED current generation. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include receiving, at combiner circuitry, a first current from a light emitting diode driver circuitry; receiving, at the combiner circuitry, a second current from at least one of a capacitor or a battery; combining, by the combiner circuitry, the first current with the second current to form an augmented current, wherein the augmented current is based on at least a first value of a first resistor and a second value of a second resistor; and outputting, by the combiner circuitry, the augmented current to drive at least one light emitting diode. Related systems, articles of manufacture, and the like are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Samuli Wallius, Pekka Hyppönen, Kai Jämsä
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Publication number: 20160366395Abstract: Structured light is produced by utilizing the surface structure of a light emitting diode. A lens is positioned at a distance of a focal or hyperfocal length from the surface. The surface of the light emitting diode has light emitting areas and other structures, such as conductors that do not emit light. This contrast is projected as structured light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Samuli Wallius, Mikko Juhola
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Publication number: 20160260223Abstract: An apparatus is described. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an illumination unit configured to simultaneously illuminate a first portion of a scene with unstructured light and a second portion of the scene with structured light. The apparatus further comprises a digital image capture unit configured to capture at least one image frame of the illuminated scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Juuso Gren, Tomi Sokeila, Lassi Ylä-Soininmäki, Kai Jämsä, Samuli Wallius, Antti Peräkamppi
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Publication number: 20150271880Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for LED current generation. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include receiving, at combiner circuitry, a first current from a light emitting diode driver circuitry; receiving, at the combiner circuitry, a second current from at least one of a capacitor or a battery; combining, by the combiner circuitry, the first current with the second current to form an augmented current, wherein the augmented current is based on at least a first value of a first resistor and a second value of a second resistor; and outputting, by the combiner circuitry, the augmented current to drive at least one light emitting diode. Related systems, articles of manufacture, and the like are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Samuli Wallius, Pekka Hyppönen, Kai Jämsä
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Publication number: 20150062860Abstract: A device including a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, dielectric material connecting the first and second conductors to each other, and an output or ground terminal section. The first electrical conductor has a first terminal section and a first plate section. The second electrical conductor includes a second terminal section and a second plate section. The second terminal section is connected to a first end of the second plate section. The second plate section includes a coil shaped section. The output terminal section is connected to an opposite second end of the second plate section. The dielectric material connects the first and second plate sections to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Matti Naskali, Samuli Wallius, Lassi Yla-Soininmaki
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Patent number: 8908350Abstract: A device including a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, dielectric material connecting the first and second conductors to each other, and an output or ground terminal section. The first electrical conductor has a first terminal section and a first plate section. The second electrical conductor includes a second terminal section and a second plate section. The second terminal section is connected to a first end of the second plate section. The second plate section includes a coil shaped section. The output terminal section is connected to an opposite second end of the second plate section. The dielectric material connects the first and second plate sections to each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Core Wireless Licensing S.A.R.L.Inventors: Matti Naskali, Samuli Wallius, Lassi Yla-Soininmaki
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Publication number: 20090323251Abstract: A device including a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, dielectric material connecting the first and second conductors to each other, and an output or ground terminal section. The first electrical conductor has a first terminal section and a first plate section. The second electrical conductor includes a second terminal section and a second plate section. The second terminal section is connected to a first end of the second plate section. The second plate section includes a coil shaped section. The output terminal section is connected to an opposite second end of the second plate section. The dielectric material connects the first and second plate sections to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Matti Naskali, Samuli Wallius, Lassi Yla-Soininmaki