Patents by Inventor Vitaly Lenchik

Vitaly Lenchik 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: 7257430
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John Jennings, Tong Jin Kim, Michael D. Prince
  • Patent number: 7239898
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John F. Jennings
  • Publication number: 20050136853
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John Jennings, Tong Kim, Michael Prince
  • Publication number: 20040203485
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John Jennings, Tong Jin Kim, Michael D. Prince
  • Publication number: 20040067783
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John F. Jennings
  • Patent number: 6658272
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker
  • Patent number: 5552806
    Abstract: Functions, represented by icons, likely to be used by a user may be depicted on a display (102) such that the user may invoke functions in a user friendly manner. Target function icons to be depicted on the display are determined from a pool of available functions based on an operating environment locale of a device (100) comprising the display (102). The target function icons are then presented on the display (102) such that the user can select or invoke a function represented by the function icon. In this manner, the user may invoke frequently used functions with less user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Vitaly Lenchik
  • Patent number: 5327573
    Abstract: An intersystem communication path (20, 67) can be established on an as needed basis. Already established paths are fully utilized before new paths are established. Already established paths can be automatically disconnected when no longer needed, or when existing calls can be merged on to fewer lines. Dial up lines can be mixed with dedicated lines. If desired, excess capacity can be guaranteed to accommodate high traffic conditions and/or other conditions that precipitate a likely need for communication services between systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Robert W. Furtaw, David S. Robins
  • Patent number: 5251327
    Abstract: In a communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a limited number of communication resources, and at least one operator station, the operator station can monitor audio messages produced by plurality of communication units in the following manner. Upon receiving at least one audio message generated by at least one of the communication units, the console will buffer the received audio message and establish a group of buffered audio messages. From the group of audio messages, the console selects at least one of the buffered audio messages pursuant to a pre-established selection procedure. Once an audio message has been selected it is retrieved and processed to render the audio message audible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Bhadresh Patel, Kevin J. Krueger, Kevin T. Tenbrunsel, Brian Stinton
  • Patent number: 5142694
    Abstract: A RF reporting system is provided that effectively increases the coverage or serving area from an associated base station site. According to the invention, an RF communication system is arranged with a multiplicity of levels designated 0-n. The RF system has at least one base site designated as level 0 and at least one reporting unit each at levels 1-n. All units that communicate directly with a base site are designated level 1. All units that communicate directly with a level 1 unit are designated level 2. All units that communicate directly with a level 2 unit are designated level 3. This process continues to level n units, which communicate directly with level (n-1) units. With this arrangement, when the base site wishes to communicate with a desired target unit of level k, a path is created from the base site (level 0) to the target unit (level k) via intermediate units of intermediate levels 1, 2, . . . , k-2, k-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett A. Jackson, Paul A. Kuemmel, Naresh J. Bhatia, Vitaly Lenchik, Paul J. Cizek