Patents by Inventor Scott Isaacson
Scott Isaacson 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: 11797119Abstract: A system and method for fabricating a selectively-adhered force sensor comprising a flexible membrane constrained at a multitude of points within the sensor active area. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: facilitating application of a conductive layer to a first surface; and facilitating curing of the conductive layer to the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SENSEL, INC.Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20230325033Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Tomer Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Patent number: 11693520Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Sensel, Inc.Inventors: Tomer Daniel Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Publication number: 20230079470Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Tomer Daniel Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Patent number: 11573656Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a compressive pre-load in a resistive touch center through the lamination of differently curved surfaces. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: determining a first curvature of a rigid back layer comprising a grouping of sensor electrodes; determining a second curvature of a flexible surface layer; and as a function of the first curvature and the second curvature facilitating lamination of the flexible surface layer to the rigid back layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Sensel, Inc.Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Patent number: 11494034Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Sensel, Inc.Inventors: Tomer Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Publication number: 20220107720Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Tomer Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Patent number: 11231812Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Sensel, Inc.Inventors: Tomer Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Publication number: 20210294479Abstract: A method for calibrating a touch sensor includes: at a calibration system during a calibration routine, applying a probe, at a target selection force, to a sequence of locations on a touch sensor surface of a touch sensor; at the touch sensor, capturing a sequence of touch images representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface during the calibration routine; fusing the sequence of touch images into a response map representing magnitudes of forces detected on the touch sensor surface by the touch sensor responsive to application of the target selection force on the touch sensor surface by the probe during the calibration routine; generating a force compensation map defining threshold forces for detecting selections at the target selection force on the touch sensor surface based on the response map.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Tomer Moscovich, Scott Isaacson, Shuangming Li, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg, John Aaron Zarraga, Samuel Palomino
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Publication number: 20200319736Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a compressive pre-load in a resistive touch center through the lamination of differently curved surfaces. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: determining a first curvature of a rigid back layer comprising a grouping of sensor electrodes; determining a second curvature of a flexible surface layer; and as a function of the first curvature and the second curvature facilitating lamination of the flexible surface layer to the rigid back layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Patent number: 10712892Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a compressive pre-load in a resistive touch center through the lamination of differently curved surfaces. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: determining a first curvature of a rigid back layer comprising a grouping of sensor electrodes; determining a second curvature of a flexible surface layer; and as a function of the first curvature and the second curvature facilitating lamination of the flexible surface layer to the rigid back layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Sensel, Inc.Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20180314368Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a compressive pre-load in a resistive touch center through the lamination of differently curved surfaces. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: determining a first curvature of a rigid back layer comprising a grouping of sensor electrodes; determining a second curvature of a flexible surface layer; and as a function of the first curvature and the second curvature facilitating lamination of the flexible surface layer to the rigid back layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20180299997Abstract: A system and method for fabricating a selectively-adhered force sensor comprising a flexible membrane constrained at a multitude of points within the sensor active area. The system comprising a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: facilitating application of a conductive layer to a first surface; and facilitating curing of the conductive layer to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
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Patent number: 9715679Abstract: Method and system for presenting a view of a calendar on an electronic display. In one embodiment, the method comprises presenting on the display an entry corresponding to a scheduled meeting having at least two participants; presenting on the display a first timeline associated with a first one of the participants, the first timeline comprising an incremental listing of time of day in accordance with a first time zone; presenting on the display a second timeline adjacent the first timeline, the second timeline associated with a second one of the participants and comprising an incremental listing of time of day in accordance with a second time zone; and wherein the entry is presented on the display relative to the first and second timelines to thereby reflect start and end times of the scheduled meeting relative to each of the first and second time zones.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: NOVELL, INC.Inventor: Scott Isaacson
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Patent number: 8601371Abstract: A system and method is provided for rendering visual effects, or other types of effects, in response to an occurrence of one or more events. The visual effects may be rendered on a user desktop in order to alert or otherwise notify a user that the one or more events have occurred. The events may reflect incoming messages (e.g., e-mails, instant messages, etc.), application and/or system problems, downloads, appointments, alarms, updates, network status, or other software and/or hardware related events. The visual effects may be rendered on the desktop to subtly notify the user when an event of interest occurs.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Anna Dirks, David Reveman, Stephen R. Carter, Scott Isaacson
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Patent number: 8141776Abstract: Method and system for implementing a virtual automated teller machine (“VATM”) system are described. In one embodiment, the system includes a VATM host connectable to each of a plurality of disbursement entities (“DEs”) via a secure connection. The system further includes an accessing computer connectable to the VATM host via a secure connection, the accessing computer comprising a device for acquiring user account information and having installed thereon VATM client software executable by the accessing computer to interact with the VATM host to validate the acquired user account information and an associated PIN provided by the user. Responsive to the validation, the user is presented with a list of DEs and prompted to select one DE from the list of DEs from which funds are to be disbursed to the user and specify an amount of funds to be disbursed. The VATM host sends a disbursement order to the selected DE indicating the specified amount of funds to be disbursed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventor: Scott Isaacson
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Publication number: 20110119186Abstract: Method and system for implementing a virtual automated teller machine (“VATM”) system are described. In one embodiment, the system includes a VATM host connectable to each of a plurality of disbursement entities (“DEs”) via a secure connection. The system further includes an accessing computer connectable to the VATM host via a secure connection, the accessing computer comprising a device for acquiring user account information and having installed thereon VATM client software executable by the accessing computer to interact with the VATM host to validate the acquired user account information and an associated PIN provided by the user. Responsive to the validation, the user is presented with a list of DEs and prompted to select one DE from the list of DEs from which funds are to be disbursed to the user and specify an amount of funds to be disbursed. The VATM host sends a disbursement order to the selected DE indicating the specified amount of funds to be disbursed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: NOVELL, INC.Inventor: Scott Isaacson
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Patent number: 7913902Abstract: Method and system for implementing a virtual automated teller machine (“VATM”) system are described. In one embodiment, the system includes a VATM host connectable to each of a plurality of registered disbursement entities (“DEs”) via a secure connection, such as an SSL connection. The system further includes an accessing computer connectable to the VATM host via a secure connection, such as an SSL connection, the accessing computer comprising a card reader for reading user information from an ATM card and having installed thereon VATM client software executable by the accessing computer to interact with the VATM host to validate user information read from the ATM card and an associated PIN entered by a user and, responsive to the validation, present the user with a list of DEs comprising at least one of the registered DEs, prompt the user to select one DE from the list of DEs from which funds are to be disbursed to the user, and specify an amount of funds to be disbursed.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Novell, Inc.Inventor: Scott Isaacson
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Patent number: 7672952Abstract: Content of interest to a user is identified. A first semantic abstract is generated for the content of interest using a state vector representation of the content of interest. The first semantic abstract is compared to a second semantic abstract representing another prospective content. If the first semantic abstract is within a threshold distance of the second semantic abstract, then the prospective content is recommended to the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Novell, Inc.Inventors: Scott Isaacson, Stephen R. Carter
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Publication number: 20090281859Abstract: Method and system for presenting a view of a calendar on an electronic display. In one embodiment, the method comprises presenting on the display an entry corresponding to a scheduled meeting having at least two participants; presenting on the display a first timeline associated with a first one of the participants, the first timeline comprising an incremental listing of time of day in accordance with a first time zone associated with the first one of the participants; presenting on the display a second timeline adjacent the first timeline, the second timeline associated with a second one of the participants and comprising an incremental listing of time of day in accordance with a second time zone associated with the second one of the participants; and wherein the entry is presented on the display relative to the first and second timelines so as to accurately reflect start and end times of the scheduled meeting relative to each of the first and second time zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: NOVELL, INC.Inventor: Scott Isaacson