Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Kroese

Stephen C. Kroese 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).

  • Computer method and apparatus for filling in an entry field using geographical proximity and character criteria
    Patent number: 7668647
    Abstract: Entering an identifier to select a navigational waypoint requires “head-down” time, resulting in less time for operating a vehicle. Accordingly, a technique for selecting a navigational waypoint for use is provided. The present invention includes receiving a partially entered identifier identifying, in part, a navigational waypoint for use, searching for the navigational waypoint for use from amongst a plurality of identifiers using the partially entered identifier and a search criterion other than a criterion based on a pre-existing ordering of the plurality of identifiers, and completing the partially entered waypoint identifier based on results from the searching. The completed waypoint identifier forms a user-selectable navigational waypoint for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Avidyne Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic D. Barber, Stephen C. Kroese, Steven Lindsley
  • Computer method and apparatus for filling in an entry field using geographical proximity and character criteria
    Publication number: 20080177465
    Abstract: Entering an identifier to select a navigational waypoint requires “head-down” time, resulting in less time for operating a vehicle. Accordingly, a technique for selecting a navigational waypoint for use is provided. The present invention includes receiving a partially entered identifier identifying, in part, a navigational waypoint for use, searching for the navigational waypoint for use from amongst a plurality of identifiers using the partially entered identifier and a search criterion other than a criterion based on a pre-existing ordering of the plurality of identifiers, and completing the partially entered waypoint identifier based on results from the searching. The completed waypoint identifier forms a user-selectable navigational waypoint for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Avidyne Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic D. Barber, Stephen C. Kroese, Steven Lindsley