Patents by Inventor Tapani Heikkila

Tapani Heikkila 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).

  • Patent number: 8025434
    Abstract: A two-sided illumination device including a printed wiring board, a first light source and first translucent member connected to a first side of the wiring board, and a second light source and second translucent member connected to a second side of the wiring board. The first translucent member is configured to transfer light from the first light source to a surface of the first translucent member, while the second translucent member is configured to transfer light from the second light source to a surface of the second translucent member. The illumination device is used for illuminating a user input region of an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Pentti Olavi Ahlgren, Ilkka Tapani Heikkilä
  • Publication number: 20100296453
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method and apparatus configured to store at least one record which comprises information on an address of an access point and on the type of the access point. The method or apparatus may return the information on the address and on the type of the access point in response to a query request requesting the address of the access point. The apparatus may be a domain name server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS OY
    Inventors: Tom Patrik Grahn, Mikko Tapani Heikkila, Miikka Martti Einari Huomo, Kari Pekka Kauranen
  • Patent number: 7698568
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing DRM in a broadcast environment. In accordance with the embodiment, a DRM system distributes encrypted service keys over the mobile telephone network to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the encrypted service key and uses it to decrypt encrypted content keys received from a DVB set top box. The decrypted content keys are sent to the set box over local link where they are used to decrypt encrypted broadcast content. A power management technique for mobile receivers is also disclosed that enables the receiver hardware to power off during a portion of the rendering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jukka Alve, Ari Ikonen, Mauri Kangas, Tapani Heikkilä
  • Publication number: 20090294266
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a printed wiring board, a first light source, a first translucent member, a second light source, and a second translucent member. The printed wiring board includes a first side and a second side. The first light source is connected to the first side of the printed wiring board. The first translucent member is connected to the printed wiring board. The first translucent member is configured to transfer light from the first light source to a surface of the first translucent member. The second light source is connected to the second side of the printed wiring board. The second translucent member is connected to the printed wiring board. The second translucent member is configured to transfer light from the second light source to a surface of the second translucent member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Pentti Olavi Ahlgren, Ilkka Tapani Heikkila
  • Patent number: 7568111
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing DRM in a broadcast environment. In accordance with the embodiment, a DRM system distributes encrypted service keys over the mobile telephone network to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the encrypted service key and uses it to decrypt encrypted content keys received from a DVB set top box. The decrypted content keys are sent to the set box over local link where they are used to decrypt encrypted broadcast content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jukka Alve, Ari Ikonen, Mauri Kangas, Tapani Heikkilä
  • Publication number: 20050100162
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing DRM in a broadcast environment. In accordance with the embodiment, a DRM system distributes encrypted service keys over the mobile telephone network to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the encrypted service key and uses it to decrypt encrypted content keys received from a DVB set top box. The decrypted content keys are sent to the set box over local link where they are used to decrypt encrypted broadcast content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Jukka Alve, Ari Ikonen, Mauri Kangas, Tapani Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20050100167
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing DRM in a broadcast environment. In accordance with the embodiment, a DRM system distributes encrypted service keys over the mobile telephone network to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the encrypted service key and uses it to decrypt encrypted content keys received from a DVB set top box. The decrypted content keys are sent to the set box over local link where they are used to decrypt encrypted broadcast content. A power management technique for mobile receivers is also disclosed that enables the receiver hardware to power off during a portion of the rendering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Jukka Alve, Ari Ikonen, Mauri Kangas, Tapani Heikkila
  • Publication number: 20030232593
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for customizing a digital broadcast receiver to capture, send, and/or receive images. A digital broadcast receiver may capture an image in a video stream and store the captured image in memory for future use. The digital broadcast receiver may also receive an image from a mobile terminal and store the image in memory. The digital broadcast receiver may at any time transfer an image stored in memory to a mobile terminal. An album may be used for managing pictures stored on the digital broadcast receiver. The digital broadcast receiver may complete an Internet call by sending a call connection request to a mobile terminal in communication with the digital broadcast receiver, and that is also connected to the Internet. User interfaces for interacting with the digital broadcast receiver are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Esa Wahlroos, Timo Elo, Ari Ikonen, Tapani Heikkila