King, San Diego
Bennett M. King, San Diego, CA US
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20090157512 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS WITH USER PROFILE UPDATES IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems for determining the suitability of information to be received by a mobile client are disclosed. For example, an exemplary method may include receiving on the mobile client, information relating to a transaction between the mobile client and a transaction host, using a near-field-communication (NFC) link, updating a user profile on the mobile client based on the received transaction information, and performing at least one of receiving, selecting and displaying one or more targeted content messages on the mobile client based upon the updated user profile. | 06-18-2009 |
20090177530 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems for passing information using a mobile client are disclosed. For example, a method for a mobile client may include initiating a transaction between the mobile client and a transaction host using a near field communication (NFC) link, and receiving on the mobile client, information relating to the transaction using the NFC link. | 07-09-2009 |
20100066643 | METHOD FOR INDICATING LOCATION AND DIRECTION OF A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE ELEMENT - In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving a user input at a first display surface of an electronic device to move a graphical user interface element displayed at the first display surface. The electronic device includes a second display surface separated from the first display surface by a gap. The method also includes determining that at least a portion of the graphical user interface element is to be moved beyond an edge of the first display surface into the gap such that the at least a portion of the graphical user element will not be displayed at the first display surface. The method further includes displaying the at least a portion of the graphical user interface element at the second display surface based on a location and a direction of movement of the graphical user interface element at the first display surface. | 03-18-2010 |
20110116665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SOUND AT A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A method of providing three-dimensional (3D) sound at a wireless device is disclosed and may include detecting movement of a 3D virtual object within a display, determining a direction of the movement of the 3D virtual object, and transmitting sound from a 3D sound system that tracks the direction of the movement of the 3D virtual object. The method may further include selectively altering a phase of the sound as the 3D virtual object moves, selectively altering a volume of the sound as the 3D virtual object moves, selective altering a pitch of the sound as the 3D virtual object moves, selectively altering a tone of the sound as the 3D virtual object moves, or a combination thereof. | 05-19-2011 |
20110126141 | MULTI-PANEL ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media for displaying an image at an electronic device are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, an electronic device is disclosed that includes a first panel having a first display surface to display a graphical user interface element associated with an application. The electronic device also includes a second panel having a second display surface. The first display surface is separated from the second display surface by a gap. A processor is configured to execute program code including a graphical user interface. The processor is configured to launch or close the application in response to user input causing a movement of the graphical user interface element in relation to the gap. | 05-26-2011 |
20110163946 | SIMULATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOUCH SENSATION USING HAPTICS - An apparatus includes a processing system, a display, and a plurality of haptic actuators. The display and the haptic actuators are coupled to the processing system. The processing system is configured to control the haptic actuators to simulate movement in a particular direction corresponding to movement in the particular direction in a visual depiction in the display. | 07-07-2011 |
20110216064 | SENDING A PARAMETER BASED ON SCREEN SIZE OR SCREEN RESOLUTION OF A MULTI-PANEL ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO A SERVER - In a particular embodiment, a method includes detecting a hardware configuration change at an electronic device. The electronic device includes at least a first panel having a first display surface and a second panel having a second display surface. An effective screen size or a screen resolution corresponding to a viewing area that includes the first display surface and the second display surface is modified in response to the hardware configuration change. The method also includes sending at least one parameter associated with or based on the modified effective screen size or the modified screen resolution to a server. | 09-08-2011 |
20120115445 | DYNAMIC TAPPING FORCE FEEDBACK FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Dynamic force feedback is provided in a device to alert a user about a message received on the device from a remote user and to convey content, context, or a type of the message. Producing dynamic force feedback may include activating a motion induction device, which accelerates and decelerates a mass to create tapping within the device. The amplitude and frequency of the tapping may be configured to produce sequences of taps to alert the user about different types, contexts, or content of received messages. Additionally, multiple motion induction devices may be included in a device to produce dynamic force feedback along multiple dimensions. Multiple dimension dynamic force feedback may be used in providing geographical directions to a user. | 05-10-2012 |
20120191777 | CONTACT RELEVANCE BASED ON CONTEXT - A method of determining a communications contact relevance for a user includes: analyzing stored contact information of a plurality of contacts with which the user can at least one of receive information from or transmit information to; analyzing context information relevant to likelihoods of imminent communication by the user with the contacts, the context information including information different from ones of the contacts with which the user most recently communicated, the context information further including present user context information and at least one of present context or historical context associated with each of the contacts, respectively; and determining the likelihoods of imminent communication between the user and the contacts based on the context information. | 07-26-2012 |
20130014040 | APPLICATION RELEVANCE DETERMINATION BASED ON SOCIAL CONTEXT - Systems, methods, devices, and computer program products are described for using context-aware recommendation techniques to facilitate content discovery on a mobile device platform. In particular, the context-aware recommendation techniques evaluate both a current device context and a social context to generate application relevance scores for each of a number of applications downloaded to a mobile device. Application representations on a graphical user interface (GUI) of the mobile device are rearranged, resized, and/or otherwise affected according to their respective application relevance scores. In certain configurations, one or more applications are pinned, thereby altering (e.g., reducing or eliminating) how changes in their respective application relevance scores affect display of their respective application representations on the GUI of the mobile device. | 01-10-2013 |
20130218511 | WEIGHT-SENSING SURFACES WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR INVENTORY TRACKING - Methods, systems, and devices are described for identifying and determining quantity data for consumable items from a plurality of weight sensing devices. A consumption metric for the consumable items is determined based on the identification and quantity data. Consumption-related information is provided based on the consumption metric. Consumption-related information may be used for a number of purposes, including for providing aggregate consumption information to suppliers, and health advice and recipes to users, for example. | 08-22-2013 |
20130310110 | MOBILE DEVICE FUNCTION SELECTION USING POSITION IN RELATION TO A USER - Various arrangements for selecting a function to be executed on a mobile device are presented. A processor may receive proximity data that indicates the mobile device is proximate to a user. The processor may receive acceleration data that indicates a direction of acceleration. In response to receiving the proximity data indicating that the mobile device is proximate to the user, the processor may identify a position of the mobile device in relation to the user using the acceleration data. In response to identifying the position of the mobile device in relation to the user using the acceleration data, the processor may select a function to be executed. | 11-21-2013 |
20140198944 | USE OF EMG FOR SUBTLE GESTURE RECOGNITION ON SURFACES - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product for detecting a gesture of a body part relative to a surface are provided. The apparatus determines if the body part is in proximity of the surface. If the body part is in proximity of the surface, the apparatus determines if electrical activity sensed from the body part is indicative of contact between the body part and the surface. If the body part is in contact with the surface, the apparatus determines if motion activity sensed from the body part is indicative of the gesture. | 07-17-2014 |
Bennett Michael King, San Diego, CA US
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20100064244 | MULTI-FOLD MOBILE DEVICE WITH CONFIGURABLE INTERFACE - A multi-fold mobile device with a configurable interface is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes detecting a hardware configuration change from a first configuration to a second configuration at an electronic device that includes at least a first panel having a first display surface and a second panel having a second display surface. The hardware configuration change includes a change in a relative orientation of the first display panel to the second display panel. The method also includes automatically modifying a graphical user interface displayed at the first display surface and the second display surface at least partially based on the second configuration. | 03-11-2010 |
20150256674 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS BASED ON IMPLICIT USER CUES - Access terminals are adapted to facilitate automated wireless communication interactions based on implicit user cues. According to one example, an access terminal can obtain a plurality of user cues, including user cues from at least two primary sensor inputs, as well as other optional user cues. The access terminal may identify the occurrence of a predefined combination of user cues from among the plurality of user cues. In response to the identification of the predefined combination of user cues, the access terminal may affect a wireless communication link with an access terminal associated with another user. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included. | 09-10-2015 |
David J. King, San Diego, CA US
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20090162372 | FIBRONECTIN ED-B ANTIBODIES, CONJUGATES THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides anti-ED-B antibodies, antibody fragments, and antibody mimetics and such antibodies conjugated to a partner molecule, wherein the antibody or the antibody-partner molecule conjugate provides a therapeutic effect regardless of whether the ED-B-antibody or ED-B-conjugate complex is internalized within a targeted cell. | 06-25-2009 |
David William King, San Diego, CA US
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20080245638 | Parking meter - A parking meter assembly ( | 10-09-2008 |
20110203901 | PARKING METER - A parking meter assembly ( | 08-25-2011 |
Greg King, San Diego, CA US
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20160086460 | Merchandise Activity Sensor System and Methods of Using Same - Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. | 03-24-2016 |
Jay King, San Diego, CA US
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20090323985 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER CONSUMPTION IN RESPONSE TO VOLUME CONTROL - An apparatus for audio processing including a first device (e.g., a multiplier, digital signal gain module, etc.) adapted to apply a gain to a first digital audio signal to generate a second digital audio signal; a second device (e.g., a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), etc.) adapted to generate an analog audio signal from the second digital audio signal; a third device (e.g., a detector, sensor, user interface, etc.) adapted to generate an audio characteristic signal related to a characteristic of the first or second digital audio signal, or the analog audio signal; and a fourth device (e.g., a controller, control module, etc.) adapted to control the gain of the first device based on a first function of the audio characteristic signal, and control a power supplied to the second device based on a second function of the audio characteristic signal. | 12-31-2009 |
Jay S. King, San Diego, CA US
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20130317318 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACQUIRING ELECTRODERMAL ACTIVITY - Handheld devices using an array of stainless steel electrodes located on an edge and/or back of the handheld devices for acquiring electrodermal activity are provided. The stainless steel electrode array may allow for the skin conductance level (SCL) or skin conductance response (SCR) on an individual to be measured and collected. The skin conductance signal may be related to sympathetic nervous system activity which is a major component of human emotion, known as arousal, or emotional intensity such as anxiety, stress, fear, or excited, etc. | 11-28-2013 |
20140317722 | GRIP FORCE SENSOR ARRAY FOR ONE-HANDED AND MULTIMODAL INTERACTION ON HANDHELD DEVICES AND METHODS - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a handheld device equipped with arrays of force sensors located along both sides of the device that can provide a novel user interface for operating the device. The sensors can be configured to recognize various grip patterns, gestures, and biometric information of a user operating the device. Using the arrays of force sensors in addition to a touchscreen, a new paradigm for operating a handheld device is provided. | 10-23-2014 |
Jeff W. King, San Diego, CA US
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20100303277 | CORDLESS POWERLINE AUDIO SPEAKERS - A speaker includes an audio transducer and a coupling that provides both an electrical connection and a mechanical support function. In some embodiments, the coupling is a light bulb screw base. In other embodiments, standard parallel power input blades can be utilized. With this design, an audio distribution system requiring no specialized audio signal cabling may be constructed. | 12-02-2010 |
Joel King, San Diego, CA US
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20090313310 | MANAGING A DYNAMIC DATA POOL ON AD-HOC NETWORKS - A dynamic data pool on ad-hoc networks. The present example provides for a “swarm” of nodes that share or provide a “repository” of shared dynamic data. The swarm is a collection of nodes connected via networks, including but not limited to Wireless personal area network (“PAN”), local area network (“LAN”), wide area network (“WAN”) and/or the like. The dynamic data pool may be implemented by an application program, with network connectivity provided through programs constructed in a layered structure (“network stack”) or the like. Provision is made for initializing the swarm, for nodes entering and leaving the swarm, and other functions for managing the swarm. | 12-17-2009 |
20110237235 | SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR DUAL MODE PHONE AND METHOD OF USE - Alternative software architectures for a dual mode wireless communication device and methods of use are provided for efficient and effective use of the processor and memory capabilities of first and second air interface processors on a dual mode wireless communication device. The alternative architectures efficiently distribute a plurality of operational modules across the processors for efficient dual mode operation of a dual mode wireless communication device. Procedures for transitioning into a second air interface mode from a first air interface mode and vice versa are also disclosed. These seamless transitions can be based on user preferences and/or real time environmental variables such as signal strength or availability. | 09-29-2011 |
Martin J. King, San Diego, CA US
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20100251114 | DIGITAL INTERFACE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A digital interface has a main screen having a treatment screen and a scroll bar. The treatment screen includes a list of treatment inputs. The scroll bar has a displacement detection area, and the scroll bar scrolls to a divider in the list of treatment inputs in response to movement along the displacement detection area. The treatment screen displays the list of treatment inputs beginning with the divider. | 09-30-2010 |
Matthew King, San Diego, CA US
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20100047750 | Educational oral hygiene apparatus - A educational oral hygiene apparatus comprising a body having a top and bottom, wherein a first cavity is formed in the body longitudinally extending therein, and an opening formed toward the top of the body, the opening and the first cavity configured to receive a toothbrush; an actuator positioned inside the cavity to engage the toothbrush, when the toothbrush is inserted in the cavity; a storage medium for storing audio information; and a speaker electrically coupled to the actuator and the storage medium, wherein in a first engagement state between the toothbrush and the actuator, the audio information is reproduced in form of audio waves from the speaker. The combination of the figure and the song (with lyrics) teaches and creates a self taught responsibility and interest in accomplishing keeping ones teeth clean by regular bushing. | 02-25-2010 |
Ming-Chu King, San Diego, CA US
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20100038744 | Shallow Trench Isolation - Shallow trench isolation methods are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes implanting oxygen under a bottom surface of a narrow trench of a silicon substrate and performing a high-temperature anneal of the silicon substrate to form a buried oxide layer. The method also includes performing an etch to deepen the narrow trench to reach the buried oxide layer. The method further includes depositing a filling material to form a top filling layer in the narrow trench. | 02-18-2010 |
20110139497 | Via Structure Integrated in Electronic Substrate - A system of via structures disposed in a substrate. The system includes a first via structure that comprises an outer conductive layer, an inner insulating layer, and an inner conductive layer disposed in the substrate. The outer conductive layer separates the inner insulating layer and the substrate and the inner insulating layer separates the inner conductive layer and the outer conductive layer. A first signal of a first complementary pair passes through the inner conductive layer and a second signal of the first complementary pair passes through the outer conductive layer. In different embodiments, a method of forming a via structure in an electronic substrate is provided. | 06-16-2011 |
Ryan Eric King, San Diego, CA US
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20140298406 | METHOD FOR SHARING A MEDIA COLLECTION IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - In one aspect, the present disclosure provides for the accessing and playing of media files having differing associated rights such as non-DRM media files, purchased and downloaded media files, subscription download files such as tethered downloads, and subscription streamed DRM files. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method and user interface for sharing a media collection among computing devices in communication via a network. In one embodiment, the disclosed method allows access and playback, from each computing device on a network, of all media files in a media collection, regardless of their associated rights. | 10-02-2014 |
Shelby Marie King, San Diego, CA US
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20150282885 | ENGINEERED THREE-DIMENSIONAL BREAST TISSUE, ADIPOSE TISSUE, AND TUMOR DISEASE MODEL - Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models. | 10-08-2015 |
20160097039 | ENGINEERED RENAL TISSUES, ARRAYS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are renal tissues and arrays thereof that include a layer of renal interstitial tissue, the renal interstitial tissue comprising renal fibroblasts and endothelial cells; and a layer of renal epithelial tissue, the renal epithelial tissue comprising renal tubular epithelial cells, the renal epithelial tissue in contact with the layer of renal interstitial tissue to form a three-dimensional, engineered, biological renal tissue. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating and using the same. | 04-07-2016 |
Tao-Ming Tom King, San Diego, CA US
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20100098868 | Silicone infused fabric and method - A method for making coated fabric using a mixture of silicone particles and solvent to infuse the silicone particles into voids between thread fibers forming a woven or knitted fabric material. The fabric is formed using solvent and nano-sized silicone chosen in a size adapted to enter into the voids of the fibers. A controlled amount of coating is applied to one side of the moving fabric allowing it to be rolled up once dried by a blower and cured on the roll. | 04-22-2010 |
20100108247 | Method and Apparatus for a Retro-reflective Material - A process of making a micro glass beaded retro-reflective material comprising micro glass beads lenses, which are partially embedded in graphic matrixes of binding material. The pre-fixed rotating axes of the micro glass beads lenses lie at varying angles to the general plane of the graphic matrix to achieve uniform visibility in broad range of entrance and observation angles. The gaps between the graphic matrixes allow the permeability, flexibility, softness and color of the base material to be maintained. | 05-06-2010 |