Patents by Inventor Thorben Neu

Thorben Neu 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: 11006756
    Abstract: Head support devices including two side supports with a central support suspended therebetween. In some embodiments, the central support may be configured to hold and provide support to a user's chin. A connector such as a strap may be configured to connect the side supports to one another, with the connector configured to wrap around the rear of a user's head or neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Cabeau, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Christopher Lee Collins, Avery Erik Holleman, John Edward Wilkening, Gideon Blumstein
  • Publication number: 20190357339
    Abstract: Multipurpose systems can include networked devices configured to include microphones, motion sensors, video cameras, touchscreens, optical sensors, speakers, or other suitable devices. The networked devices can include networking capabilities that enable the networked device to communicate with target devices and other networked devices. A system of networked devices can identify a target location or a target device by analyzing audio signals received at microphones of the networked devices. For example, a plurality of networked devices can identify a particular networked device that is in closest proximity to a user by analyzing an audio intensity of an audio signal received at the plurality of networked devices. The identified networked device can serve as a master device that can control a state of target devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
  • Patent number: 10455670
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190274208
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190254435
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes head support devices including two side supports with a central support suspended therebetween. In some embodiments, the central support may be configured to hold and provide support to a user's chin. A connector such as a strap may be configured to connect the side supports to one another, with the connector configured to wrap around the rear of a user's head or neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Christopher Lee Collins, Avery Erik Holleman, John Edward Wilkening, Gideon Blumstein
  • Patent number: 10306125
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
  • Publication number: 20160105598
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
  • Patent number: 9179058
    Abstract: Techniques and systems are provided for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback to capture one or more images of a scene. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting movement of a blocking mechanism from a first position in which a lens is exposed to a second position in which the lens is blocked, and capturing one or more images of a scene, wherein the one or more images of the scene are captured when the movement of the blocking mechanism is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
  • Patent number: 9179105
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback are provided. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting an occurrence of an event, and activating the one or more blocking mechanisms to block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are activated to block the one or more lenses when the occurrence of the event is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
  • Patent number: 8998637
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20140199882
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Patent number: 8696379
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20140084126
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Vincent Razo, Thorben Neu, Chad DeJong, David A. Kleeman, Vijendra Nalwad, Jung Man Park, Steven Lane
  • Publication number: 20140059257
    Abstract: Some embodiments include keyboard-video-mouse systems. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos del Toro, Chad Singer, Abraham Camacho, Thorben Neu, Michael E. Wick, Adam Belmonte
  • Publication number: 20140038455
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Patent number: 8556653
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razi, David A. Kleeman
  • Patent number: 8366480
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A Kleeman
  • Patent number: D675602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuji Ikeda, Avery Holleman, Thorben Neu, Ernesto Victor Quinteros, Oliver Duncan Seil
  • Patent number: D685355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Avery Holleman, Yuji Ikeda, Thorben Neu, Ernesto V. Quinteros
  • Patent number: D929787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, René Mondry, Salvatore Salerno