Patents by Inventor Steve S. Boyle

Steve S. Boyle 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).

  • Configurable man-machine interface
    Patent number: 6509913
    Abstract: Improved techniques for configuring user interfaces (e.g., man-machine interfaces) for wireless devices are disclosed. The configuring of user interfaces is able to be controlled by a network operator such that replacement, alteration or customization of the user interfaces by network operators is possible. Besides the ability to partially or completely change the user interface, such configuring or customization enables network operators to provide options, logos, advertising, etc. in a controllable way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce K. Martin, Jr., Bruce V. Schwartz, Steve S. Boyle