Patents by Inventor Timothy E. Wasko
Timothy E. Wasko 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).
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Publication number: 20140033035Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, CARY DEAN, ELIZABETH DYKSTRA-ERICKSON, J. PETER HODDIE, STEVEN P. JOBS, TIMOTHY E. WASKO
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Publication number: 20130185664Abstract: To allow users to compensate for different and dynamically changing lighting conditions, the present invention introduces a graphical user interface shading system. The graphical user interface shading system provides a very simple intuitive interface to the user. In one embodiment, the user is presented with an adjustable user interface widget such as a slider that allows the user to select any shading setting along a shading continuum. The graphical user interface shading system reacts to the users control by adjusting a number of different graphical user interface elements in response to the new shading setting. In one embodiment, the graphical user interface shading system adjusts singled colored areas with a linear interpolation, text with a font color selection, icons with an icon bitmap selection, textured areas with a texture blend, and decals with a decal blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Sarah Brody, Timothy E. Wasko, Robert Kondrk
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Patent number: 8196043Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7770117Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium are provided that in an embodiment morph between two graphical views of related content that share a common frame of reference. In an embodiment, the two views depict the same data at different resolutions. The morphing permits the viewer to visualize the relationship between the two views along a common axis or within a common frame of reference. In another embodiment, the two views may be a clip view and a timeline view. In the clip view, icons representing clips are the same size. In the timeline view, icons representing clips have a size proportional to the time of the clip when played. A virtual playhead icon is maintained in the same relative position in both views, so that a user's focus is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael Uy, Timothy E. Wasko
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Publication number: 20100074560Abstract: Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Peter K. Wagner, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Joshua D. Fagans, Timothy B. Martin, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7679625Abstract: As the user operates the straighten control, the rotational orientation of a selected image is changed. According to one embodiment, a grid is superimposed over the image while the straighten control is being operated, to assist the user in selecting the proper rotational orientation. In addition, after a rotational adjustment, the image is automatically cropped to ensure that the orientation of the peripheral shape of the image remains unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Apple, Inc.Inventors: Joshua D. Fagans, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Timothy B. Martin, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7643706Abstract: Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Peter K. Wagner, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Joshua D. Fagans, Timothy B. Martin, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7458025Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7453035Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a method of selecting a portion of an input of a musical instrument within a display window in a graphical user interface for staff-based musical notation and a computer readable medium containing a program code for selecting the portion are summarized here. An octave picker on the input of the musical instrument is displayed within the display window. The octave picker is moved to a desired portion on the input of the musical instrument. An enlarged view of at least the desired portion of the input is displayed. For one embodiment, the octave picker is moved after receiving selection of the desired portion on the input of the musical instrument. For another embodiment, the octave picker is moved to the desired portion after receiving selection and a user manipulation of the octave picker. The octave picker is displayed over the desired portion on the input.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Matt Evans, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7318196Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7315984Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 7111240Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: 6850256Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Daniel N. Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Peter Hoddie, Steven P. Jobs, Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: D500765Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventor: Timothy E. Wasko
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Patent number: D503720Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Wasko, Bas Ording
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Patent number: D510581Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Robbin, Timothy E. Wasko, Steven P. Jobs
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Patent number: D569874Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Wasko, Steven P. Jobs
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Patent number: D497367Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Wasko, Steven P. Jobs
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Patent number: D619143Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Wasko, Steven P. Jobs
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Patent number: D637201Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Wasko, Steven P. Jobs