Patents by Inventor Wong Hoo Sim
Wong Hoo Sim 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: 20100128103Abstract: A system and method for facilitating user communication from a location. The system comprises two or more cameras for capturing two or more videos at a first location, a control unit for streaming one or more of the videos captured to a first communication unit at the first location through a first network, and streaming one or more of the videos captured to a second communication unit located at a second location through a second network, a server for identifying a location data of the first location based on an identifier of the control unit, and a communication platform associated with the first location. The communication platform is accessible by the first and second communication units through the first and second networks respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Creative Technology LtdInventors: Wong Hoo SIM, Kah Kheong Steven Loh
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Publication number: 20100106981Abstract: There is provided a method for charging a power source of a digital media player (20) using a cable (24) connected to a computer (34), and also a method for activating a lower volume during playback of content on the digital media player (20). Both methods may be triggered by a toggling switch (22) on the media player (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTDInventor: Wong Hoo Sim
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Publication number: 20090257574Abstract: There is provided an interface viewable on a display for a communications apparatus used during a session for voice communications between at least two parties. The interface includes at least one edge of the display having a row of objects, each object of the row being for representing each of the at least two parties; and a main portion of the display being for showing the object of the party speaking at a particular point in time, with a plurality of the objects being shown when a plurality of the parties are speaking at the particular point in time. Advantageously, the object of the speaking party is shown on the main portion when the speaking party's voice is detected by the speaking party's communications apparatus, a host server receiving information from the speaking party's communications apparatus to aid in displaying the object of the speaking party at the particular point in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Creative Technology LtdInventors: Wong Hoo SIM, Seh Eing LIM, Kok Hoong CHENG, Boon Keat TOH
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Publication number: 20090233547Abstract: A cradle for a media player is provided. The cradle comprises a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and extending around the periphery of the base. The base and the at least one side wall define a hollow interior for releasably receiving therein the media player. The cradle also has a retainer for assisting in releasably retaining the media player in the hollow interior, and a signal receiver for receiving a media signal from the media player when the media player is in the hollow interior and in a reproduction mode. An antenna in the cradle is for receiving the media signal from the signal receiver and transmitting the media signal by use of a wireless system for enabling reproduction of the media signal by a wireless-enabled reproduction apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Sze Hian Ong, Wong Hoo Sim, Hiap Chew Chua
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Patent number: 7563976Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for processing at least one MIDI signal. The apparatus includes a first input for receiving MIDI signals, a second input connected to an audio output of a sound generating device for receiving analog signals, a digital-analog converter coupled to the first input for converting the MIDI signals into analog signals, and a summing circuit for summing the converted MIDI signals from the first input and the analog signals from the second input. A resultant signal from the summing circuit may be output from a connector of the apparatus. The connector may be for connection to a sound reproduction apparatus. Preferably, the first and the second inputs allow input of signals either by a wired connection or wirelessly. There is also provided a corresponding method for processing data from a sound generating device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Creative Technology LtdInventor: Wong Hoo Sim
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Publication number: 20090055758Abstract: There is provided a host implemented method for redefining at least one user interface element on a secondary device. The method may include connecting the secondary device to the host for communication between the host and the secondary device; redefining the at least one user interface element using an application running on the host; reviewing the at least one user interface element as redefined using the application (possibly including a visual preview of the at least one user interface element as redefined when viewed on the secondary device); determining whether the secondary device is able to support the at least one user interface element as redefined using the application; and incorporating the at least one user interface element redefined using the application onto the secondary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Wong Hoo SIM, Teck Chee LEE, Peng Kheong LAM, Aik Tat TAN
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Publication number: 20090019998Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for processing at least one MIDI signal. The apparatus includes a first input for receiving MIDI signals, a second input connected to an audio output of a sound generating device for receiving analog signals, a digital-analog converter coupled to the first input for converting the MIDI signals into analog signals, and a summing circuit for summing the converted MIDI signals from the first input and the analog signals from the second input. A resultant signal from the summing circuit may be output from a connector of the apparatus. The connector may be for connection to a sound reproduction apparatus. Preferably, the first and the second inputs allow input of signals either by a wired connection or wirelessly. There is also provided a corresponding method for processing data from a sound generating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTDInventor: Wong Hoo SIM
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Publication number: 20080319561Abstract: There is provided a portable digital media device, including: a storage device; a force sensor coupled to the storage device; a display; and a controller coupled to both the storage device and the display, wherein the display shows information. The device may also be used as a cursor control and input device when connected to a computer. Other applications of the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Hong Chiang Lim, Wong Hoo Sim
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Patent number: 7436438Abstract: A system for forming a panoramic image, the system comprising: (a) a digital still camera for taking still images and having a panoramic mode for creating a panoramic image, the camera comprising a photographic imaging system for capturing a plurality of still photographic images used to form the panoramic image; (b) a transfer module for receiving the plurality of still photographic images to be automatically stitched together to form the panoramic image, the transfer module comprising a processor; (c) the processor being for automatically processing the plurality of still photographic images to automatically form the panoramic image, the processor comprising a stitching engine to automatically form the panoramic image; and (d) a memory for storing at least one of the panoramic image and the plurality of still photographic images.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Teck Tian Willie Png, Lan Eng Poh, Hon Keat Pong, Toh Onn Desmond Hii
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Publication number: 20080013607Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for processing incoming signals, the apparatus comprising: a first connector of a first interface for operative connection with a corresponding second connector of an interface of a first device; a third connector of a second interface for operative connection with a corresponding fourth connector of an interface of a second device, and a processor to process the incoming signals received from the first device through the first interface and transmitting the processed signals through the second interface to the second device. Advantageously, the processor adjusts the processed signals affecting audio output in a manner like volume, treble, bass, balance or fader. It is preferable that the second device may be selected from the group consisting of: another apparatus for processing digital signals, a set of speakers, a computer, a device with speakers, a television, and a mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Long Chye Low, Gin Eng Kua, Juinn Shyong Neo
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Publication number: 20070294527Abstract: There is provided a portable digital device including: a display; a processor for rotating content shown on the display from a first orientation to a second orientation; a connector for connection of the portable digital device to a peripheral device; and at least two control devices for controlling at least two operational functions of the portable digital device. It is advantageous that the content shown on the display is automatically rotated from a first orientation to a second orientation by the processor when a functional connection to the peripheral device is made using the connector. The content may be rotated as a single entity or it may be rotated pixel-by-pixel. Depending on the peripheral device, the rotation may be either 90° or 180°. The functional connection may preferably be detected by the processor using a mechanical switch, an impedence meter and a combination of the aforementioned. There is also provided a method for automatically reconfiguring a setup of a portable digital device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Yew Teng Too, Wong Hoo Sim
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Patent number: 7248934Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a one-dimensional, continuous signal, such as a sound wave, as a printed pattern and for recovering the sound wave from the printed pattern. The method decomposes the one dimensional signal two-dimensional function that is continuous in both dimensions. The two-dimensional function can be printed as a pattern on to a paper substrate using a standard printer. The audio signal is recovered by scanning the pattern and processing the scanned values.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Creative Technology LtdInventors: David Rossum, Mark Dolson, Jean LaRoche, Wong Hoo Sim
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Patent number: 7215328Abstract: A multimedia console incorporating an alphanumeric keyboard, and a musical key-bed is described for generating multimedia work product conveniently when coupled with a digital personal computer or optionally as a stand alone music equipment. The musical key-bed is optionally detachably coupled with a protective cover for providing ergonomic support when said musical key-bed is not being used.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Creative Technology LtdInventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Kok-Liang Lim
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Patent number: 7208670Abstract: A method for the use of the white keys of a musical keyboard such as a MIDI keyboard for the playing a selected scale whereby all while keys of the keyboard are remapped to the selected scale such that adjacent keys of the keyboard can be used to play adjacent notes of the selected scale. There is also disclosed a method for providing a functional aspect to at least one black key of a musical keyboard such as a MIDI keyboard, wherein upon a key of the keyboard being pressed, a first check is conducted to determine if a user has activated the selected scale setting; and if the selected scale function has been activated, a second check is conducted to determine if the key is a black key or a white key. If the key is a black key a second lookup table is checked based on a MIDI message for the black key to determine a corresponding functional aspect corresponding to the black key.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Creative Technology LimitedInventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Phoei Min Paul Seow, Kok Liang Lim
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Publication number: 20060277333Abstract: A portable data storage device (100) for connection with an electronic device (51), the device (100) comprising: a first data connector (110) for connecting to a host port (50) of the electronic device (51), a second data connector (120) for connecting to a second portable data storage device (200), wherein the first and second data connectors (110, 120) comply with a common connector standard.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Chian Loo, Chin Lim
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Patent number: 7109890Abstract: An alphanumeric keyboard for use with a host computer is disclosed the alphanumeric keyboard has a plurality of alphanumeric keys; and a sound reproducing system. The sound reproducing system includes a data processor for controlling operating functions of the sound reproducing system; and an audio processor for receiving at least one of a plurality of audio input and providing at least one analog audio output. There is also a keyboard controller for sensing use of one or more of the plurality of alphanumeric keys and passing of keyboard scan code to the host computer. The keyboard controller further enables the use of predetermined keys of the plurality of alphanumeric keys for providing user input to the control of the operating function.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.Inventor: Wong Hoo Sim
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Patent number: 7105738Abstract: A musical keyboard having associated therewith a alphanumeric keyboard having a plurality of alphanumeric keys, the musical keyboard having a musical keys each being for producing a musical sound, and music function keys for producing musical effects, At least one of the alphanumeric keys is able to be used to modify a result of one or more of the music function keys and musical keys. The music function keys have functionality to produce the musical effect. The modification is only affective while the alphanumeric key is pressed after the musical function key has been pressed. The modification is to change the musical sound produced by the musical keys, and a further modification can be effected by relatively rapid hits of the one key of the plurality of alphanumeric keys. A method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Phoei Min Paul Seow, Kok Liang Lim
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Publication number: 20060083112Abstract: A portable apparatus for multiple alerts, the apparatus comprising a processor operatively connected to a display, at least one input for enabling alert times to be determined by a user, an alert output, and a clock system for providing the multiple alerts. Each alert is at a different time. The multiple alerts are output by the alert output to alert a user as to at least one action required by the user. The alert output may be an audible alert, a visual alert on a display of the apparatus, and/or a vibrating alert. The multiple alerts are at times that are from a predetermined list, pre-set, or by user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Seng Chong Goh
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Patent number: 6935797Abstract: An alphanumeric keyboard has a plurality of alphanumeric keys and includes at least one built-in microphone. The at least one microphone is controlled by a processor such that the at least one microphone is able to be operated in an automatic mode. When in the automatic mode and an alphanumeric key is activated, the at least one microphone is deactivated for a predetermined period. The predetermined period is controlled by a timer. Also disclosed is the inclusion in the keyboard of one or more of: echo cancellation; a card reader; a wireless data receiver; and a contactless induction charger.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Creative Technology LimitedInventor: Wong Hoo Sim
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Patent number: 6842168Abstract: A multimedia console incorporating an alphanumeric keyboard, and a musical key-bed is described for generating multimedia work product conveniently when coupled with a digital personal computer or optionally as a stand alone music equipment. The musical key-bed is detachably coupled with a protective cover for providing ergonomic support when, said musical key-bed is not being used.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd.Inventors: Wong Hoo Sim, Kok-Liang Lim