Patents by Inventor Steven Henry

Steven Henry 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).

  • STACKED DEVICE POSITION IDENTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20140043209
    Abstract: Methods and electronic devices for identifying a location of a top electronic device stacked on top of a bottom electronic device are described. In one example embodiment, the top electronic device and the bottom electronic device are configured to communicate. In one example embodiment, the method includes: receiving camera data associated with a camera of the top electronic device; obtaining display data identifying a pixel arrangement on at least a portion of a display of the bottom electronic device; and identifying the position of the top electronic device relative to the bottom electronic device based on the camera data and the display data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David Ryan Walker, Jerome Pasquero, Donald Somerset McCulloch McKenzie, Steven Henry Fyke
  • Pressure sensitive multi-layer passwords
    Patent number: 8650635
    Abstract: A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with a computer readable medium and a computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display and either the modified base image or modified overlay image is moved by the user. Positive authentication is indicated in response to alignment of a base image reference point and an overlay image reference point and an indication of a correct level of pressure applied to a pressure sensitive input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke, Jerome Pasquero, Neil Patrick Adams, Michael Kenneth Brown
  • Obscuring visual login
    Patent number: 8650624
    Abstract: A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display and either the modified base image or modified overlay image is moved by the user. A security level requirement is assigned and positive authentication is indicated in response to the base image reference point on the modified base image being aligned with the overlay image reference point on the modified overlay image after the moving in a manner that meets the security level requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke, Martin Philip Riddiford, Guy James Fullalove
  • Visual or touchscreen password entry
    Patent number: 8635676
    Abstract: A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display and movement of either the modified base image or modified overlay image is permitted if a criterion for movement is met. Positive authentication is indicated in response to the base image reference point on the modified base image being aligned with the overlay image reference point on the modified overlay image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke, Jerome Pasquero, Neil Patrick Adams, Martin Philip Riddiford, Guy James Fullalove
  • Simple algebraic and multi-layer passwords
    Patent number: 8631487
    Abstract: A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display. The modified overlay image comprises a plurality of numbers. At least one of the modified base image and modified overlay image is moved by the user. Positive authentication is indicated in response to the base image reference point on the modified base image being aligned, in sequence, with two or more numbers from the overlay image that equal a pre-selected algebraic result when one or more algebraic operator is apply to the numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke, Jerome Pasquero, Neil Patrick Adams, Michael Kenneth Brown
  • System and Method for Interfacing Between a Mobile Device and a Personal Computer
    Publication number: 20140009393
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for interfacing between a mobile device and a PC. The mobile device utilizes a connection with the PC for taking advantage of the larger display and input devices such as the keyboard on the PC to improve the user interface (UI). This also enables the user to take advantage of the mobile device's wireless connectivity at the same time, e.g. where the PC does not have the same connectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Blackberry Limited
    Inventors: Sean Elliott WILSON, David Paul Yach, Kevin Howard Orr, Steven Henry Fyke, Andrew Douglas Bocking
  • Apparatus and method for invoking a function based on a gesture input
    Patent number: 8627220
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided including an input assembly. The input assembly includes a graphic display layer, a masking layer, and an input device. The graphic display layer includes a plurality of function icons. The masking layer includes a plurality of function icon windows for displaying functions icons associated with a particular application. Each of the displayed function icons corresponds to a function of the particular application. The input device includes a plurality of input device sections for receiving a gesture input. The graphic display layer is moveable relative to the masking layer such that, based on the relative positioning between the graphic display layer and the masking layer, function icons associated with a particular application are displayed through the function icon windows and the other function icons are at least obscured by the masking layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Blackberry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Henry Fyke, Jerome Pasquero, Michael Joseph Defazio
  • Portable electronic device including touch-sensitive display and method of controlling same
    Patent number: 8624858
    Abstract: A method includes: detecting a first touch at a first location on a touch-sensitive display; detecting a second touch at a second location on the touch-sensitive display; and displaying a navigation indicator on the touch-sensitive display in response to detecting the second touch while first touch contact is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Blackberry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Henry Fyke, Jason Tyler Griffin, Kevin Howard Orr, Laura Mahan
  • System and Method for Detemining the Position of an Object Displaying Media Content
    Publication number: 20140003653
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for enabling a primary device to track a secondary device. The method comprises determining a frequency at which a marker is being displayed with media content on the secondary device; capturing images using the primary device at the frequency at which the marker is being displayed; and providing an output on the primary device while the marker is being displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: David Ryan Walker, Steven Henry Fyke
  • Housings That Move Using a Link That Slidingly Engages Cams
    Publication number: 20140001936
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first housing having a first cam and a second housing having a second cam. A link is configured and disposed to slidingly engage these cams. The first housing moves with respect to the second housing between a first position (that comprises a stacked configuration and a second position (that comprises a deployed configuration). The aforementioned link can include a pair of substantially collinear slots disposed therethrough. The cams, in turn, can be at least substantially pear shaped and can be disposed offset to one another and substantially longitudinally parallel to one another as well. Also if desired, such cams can be disposed on interior surfaces of both housings, and on both sides of the housings as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventor: Steven Henry FYKE
  • Communications system including personal information token to store a personalized list and associated methods
    Patent number: 8611861
    Abstract: A communications system includes an electronic device a first wireless personal area network (WPAN) device, and a first processor coupled to the first WPAN device. The communications system also includes a personal information token with a second processor and a second WPAN device coupled thereto. The second processor is configured to store at least one subscription key, and wirelessly transmit the at least one subscription key to the electronic device based upon proximity therewith, via the second WPAN device. The first processor, via the cellular device, then subscribes the electronic device to the cellular network based upon the subscription key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Henry Fyke, David Ryan Walker, Jerome Pasquero
  • System and method of relative location detection using image perspective analysis
    Patent number: 8612149
    Abstract: A system and method of relative location detection on an electronic device using image perspective analysis. The electronic device will consist of a processor module coupled to a camera module. The camera module of an electronic device as well as a target device will be used to capture image(s) of the current surroundings, including common elements, which will then be used to obtain the relative location of the devices in reference to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: David Ryan Walker, Steven Henry Fyke
  • Multi-layer orientation-changing password
    Patent number: 8601570
    Abstract: A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display and at least one of the modified base image and modified overlay image is moved by the user. In addition to the moving, a change in orientation of at least one of the modified base image and the modified overlay image is required. Positive authentication is indicated in response to the base image reference point on the modified base image being aligned with the overlay image reference point on the modified overlay image and the change in orientation matching a pre-selected orientation criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke, Jerome Pasquero, Neil Patrick Adams, Michael Kenneth Brown
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INITIATING A COMPLEMENTARY APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20130311540
    Abstract: Methods and electronic devices for initiating a complementary application are described. In one example embodiment, a method, implemented by a processor of a first electronic device is described. The method includes: establishing a connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device; receiving a communication, wherein the communication includes textual information; determining if the textual information includes at least one key term; and if the textual information includes the at least one key term, initiating an application on the second electronic device based on the at least one key term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven Henry Fyke, Kevin Howard Orr
  • PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
    Publication number: 20130300665
    Abstract: A method of character entry includes detecting a spacebar adjacent input from a keyboard, the spacebar adjacent input corresponding to a key adjacent to a spacebar; and determining whether to accept the spacebar adjacent input based on whether a preceding inputted string, the preceding inputted string comprising a string of inputted characters preceding the spacebar adjacent input, corresponds to a first stored object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jerome PASQUERO, David Ryan WALKER, Steven Henry FYKE
  • NON-VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF A CURRENT GAUGE VALUE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE ON A CONTINUUM
    Publication number: 20130303191
    Abstract: A quantity that falls within a defined continuum defined by first and second end points of a gauge is communicated. Non-visual notifications indicate where on the continuum a current gauge value associated with a function of an electronic device resides relative to at least one end point of the first and second end points of the continuum. The non-visual notifications include a non-visual notification of the at least one end point of the continuum and a non-visual notification of the current gauge value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jerome Pasquero, Norman Miner Ladouceur, Steven Henry Fyke, Jason Tyler Griffin
  • MAGNETIC SLIDER MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130301205
    Abstract: A portable processing device that includes a base portion and a main portion. The base portion includes a magnet and guides. The main portion includes a magnetic area. The base portion and the main portion are separable and configured to be held together by a magnetic force between the magnetic area and the magnet. The main portion is configured to be slideably movable with respect to the base portion in a sliding direction defined by the guides. The base portion may further include a cavity adjacent to the top end of the base portion, with a second magnet disposed proximate the cavity. At the end of a sliding motion, the bottom of the main portion is pulled into the cavity by magnetic attraction between the second magnet and the magnetic area. In some embodiments the main portion may be capable of a flip with respect to the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Henry FYKE
  • Adaptive keyboard with physical feedback
    Patent number: 8581850
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at an adaptive keyboard having at least two key layouts, the adaptive keyboard for use with at least two applications, the keyboard comprising a processor for determining which of said at least two key layouts to display; a display portion having defined therein a set of keys, said display portion including a set of incisions thereby defining the keys; a set of actuators corresponding to each of the set of keys of the determined key layout; and a set of switches, each of the set of switches associated with at least one of the set of actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Steven Henry Fyke
  • MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SELECTING ELEMENTS FROM A LIST
    Publication number: 20130298080
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device for selecting elements from a list is provided. The mobile electronic device comprises a communication interface enabled to communicate with an output device, the output device enabled to provide feedback for selecting elements from a list; a first input element which, when actuated, causes the communication interface to transmit a coarse selection of the elements of the list, the coarse selection provided at the output device; and a second input element which, when actuated, causes the communication interface to transmit a fine selection of the elements of the list, the fine selection provided at the output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jason Tyler GRIFFIN, Norman Miner LADOUCEUR, Steven Henry FYKE, Daniel James LEGG
  • Shape-adaptable surface for an audio port
    Patent number: 8577071
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a shape-adaptable surface for an audio port of a device includes an audio port, a shape-adaptable surface having a plurality of portions, a plurality of sensors coupled to the shape-adaptable surface, wherein the plurality of sensors are operative to sense a plurality of distances between the object and the shape-adaptable surface, and a processor operatively coupled to the shape-adaptable surface and the plurality of sensors, said processor configured to control some of the plurality of portions of the shape-adaptable surface to adjust the plurality of distances and to provide a channel between a sound receiver of the object and the audio port. An improved audio coupling is formed by adjusting the distances between the shape-adaptable surface and the object, thereby transmitting sounds directly from the audio port of the device to a sound receiver of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Steven Henry Fyke, Norman Miner Ladouceur, Jason Tyler Griffin