Patents by Inventor Stephan M. Bork

Stephan M. Bork 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).

  • Electronic device compass operable irrespective of localized magnetic field
    Patent number: 7024782
    Abstract: An electronic device (10). The device comprises means (14) for displaying a compass directional bearing. The device also comprises means (18, 26, CAM) for determining the compass directional bearing unresponsive to a local magnetic field in which the electronic device is located, wherein the means for determining comprises image capturing circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Stephan M. Bork