公开(公告)号：US09323336B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US13932470

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: Research in Motion Limited

Inventor： Peter Mankowski ,  Adam Sosnowski ,  Krzysztof Zawada ,  Jacek S. Idzik ,  Ryan Alexander Geris

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304

Abstract: A device and method to detect a gesture made by an object in touch-less communication with the device are described. The device includes two or more ambient light sensors arranged at respective surface locations of the device, each of the two or more ambient light sensors configured to measure light intensity at the respective surface location. The device also includes a processor configured to detect the gesture based on a comparison of the light intensity measured at each of the respective surface locations at two or more time instants or measurement cycles.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在与设备进行无接触通信的情况下检测由对象进行的手势的装置和方法。 设备包括布置在设备的相应表面位置处的两个或更多个环境光传感器，两个或更多个环境光传感器中的每一个被配置为测量相应表面位置处的光强度。 该装置还包括处理器，该处理器被配置为基于在两个或更多个时刻或测量周期的每个相应表面位置处测量的光强度的比较来检测手势。

公开(公告)号：US08964364B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13684344

申请日：2012-11-23

Applicant: Research in Motion Limited

Inventor： Ahmed Abdelsamie ,  Omar George Joseph Barake ,  Alan James Deciantis ,  Peter Mankowski ,  Steven A. Lill

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  A45C11/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1628 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  A45C2200/15 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F2200/1633

Abstract: A carrying case for controlling a mobile device is provided, the carrying case comprising: a body enabled to mate with a mobile device to physically protect the mobile device; at least one input device, the body comprising the input device; a processor enabled to control communications with the mobile device; a power interface enabled to receive power from the mobile device to power the processor; and, a data interface enabled for relaying the communications between one or more of the at least one input device and the processor, and the mobile device, for controlling applications at the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制移动设备的便携箱，所述携带箱包括：能够与移动设备交配以物理保护所述移动设备的主体; 至少一个输入装置，所述主体包括所述输入装置; 能够控制与移动设备的通信的处理器; 电源接口，能够从移动设备接收电力给处理器供电; 以及用于中继所述至少一个输入设备中的一个或多个与所述处理器之间的通信的数据接口以及所述移动设备，用于控制所述移动设备处的应用。

公开(公告)号：US20150002472A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13932280

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: Research In Motion Limited

Inventor： Peter Mankowski

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304

Abstract: A method and system to control an alarm application being executed by a device using a touch-less gesture are described. The system includes two or more ambient light sensors arranged at respective surface locations on a same side of a device, each of the two or more ambient light sensors measuring light intensity at the respective surface location. The system also includes a processor to detect a gesture as a detected gesture based on the light intensity measured by the ambient light sensors and output a control signal to the alarm application based on the detected gesture, wherein at least one other gesture also corresponds with the control signal.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用无触点手势来控制由设备执行的报警应用的方法和系统。 该系统包括布置在装置的同一侧的相应表面位置处的两个或更多个环境光传感器，两个或更多个环境光传感器中的每一个测量各个表面位置处的光强度。 该系统还包括处理器，用于基于由环境光传感器测量的光强度来检测手势作为检测到的手势，并且基于检测到的手势将控制信号输出到报警应用，其中至少一个其他手势也对应于 控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US09417667B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US13891229

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventor： Peter Mankowski

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: Touchscreen controllers and associated electronic devices are described which prevent eavesdropping of touchscreen activity. In one aspect, the present disclosure describes a touchscreen controller that includes a touch input interface for connecting to a touch-sensitive overlay of a touchscreen display and a touch output interface. The touch output interface provides an output in dependence on touch input received via the touch input interface. The touchscreen controller further includes an orientation sensor control output interface for connecting to one or more orientation sensors and an embedded processor coupled with the touch input interface, the touch output interface and the orientation sensor control output interface. The embedded processor is configured to generate an interrupt output signal for output on the orientation sensor control output interface. The interrupt output signal is configured to deactivate the orientation sensor for at least a period of time when the touch-sensitive overlay is activated with touch input.

Abstract translation: 描述了触摸屏控制器和相关的电子设备，其防止窃听触摸屏活动。 一方面，本公开描述了一种触摸屏控制器，其包括用于连接到触摸屏显示器和触摸输出接口的触敏覆盖层的触摸输入接口。 触摸输出接口根据通过触摸输入接口接收的触摸输入提供输出。 触摸屏控制器还包括用于连接到一个或多个定向传感器的定向传感器控制输出接口和与触摸输入接口，触摸输出接口和定向传感器控制输出接口耦合的嵌入式处理器。 嵌入式处理器配置为产生一个中断输出信号，以便在定向传感器控制输出接口上输出。 中断输出信号被配置为在使用触摸输入激活触敏覆盖层的至少一段时间内停用定向传感器。

公开(公告)号：US09122389B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13739098

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: Research In Motion Limited

Inventor： Jacek S. Idzik ,  Peter Mankowski ,  Cornel Mercea

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0484

Abstract: A particular application is pre-associated with the detection of a predetermined stylus action that occurs while a given electronic device is in a standby mode of operation. Upon then detecting that predetermined stylus action these teachings provide for responsively opening that particular application. By one approach this opening of the particular application occurs in conjunction with switching the electronic device from the standby mode of operation to the active mode of operation. The pre-association can be based, at least in part, upon an automatic association based upon identifying the most-used application for the electronic device. As another example, the pre-association can be based, at least in part, upon a specific user-based selection.

Abstract translation: 特定应用与在给定电子设备处于待机操作模式期间发生的预定触针动作的检测预先相关联。 然后在检测到预定的触笔动作时，这些教导提供响应性地打开该特定应用。 通过一种方式，特定应用的这种打开与电子设备从待机操作模式切换到主动操作模式一起发生。 该预关联可以至少部分地基于基于识别电子设备最常用的应用的自动关联。 作为另一示例，预关联可以至少部分地基于特定的基于用户的选择。

公开(公告)号：US20150015540A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13937444

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventor： Peter Mankowski ,  Joseph D. Caci ,  Xiaowei Wu

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: A device operable using touch-less and touchscreen gestures and a method and system to operate the device are described. The device includes two or more ambient light sensors arranged at respective surface locations of the device and sensing light intensity at the respective surface locations. The device also includes a processor coupled to the two or more ambient light sensors to identify a touch-less gesture based on the light intensity sensed by the two or more ambient light sensors, receive a touchscreen gesture, and operate the device based on the touch-less gesture and the touchscreen gesture.

Abstract translation: 描述可使用无触点和触摸屏手势操作的设备以及操作设备的方法和系统。 该装置包括布置在装置的相应表面位置处的两个或更多个环境光传感器，并感测各个表面位置处的光强度。 该设备还包括耦合到两个或更多个环境光传感器的处理器，以基于由两个或更多个环境光传感器感测的光强度来识别无接触手势，接收触摸屏手势，并且基于触摸来操作设备 无手势和触摸屏手势。

公开(公告)号：US09167375B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13911899

申请日：2013-06-06

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventor： Ryan Alexander Geris ,  Krzysztof Zawada ,  Peter Mankowski ,  Hussein Bahadur Nagji

IPC: H04W8/18 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04M1/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H04M2250/04 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A device for detecting a carrying case using orientation signatures, and method therefor, is provided. The device includes: at least one orientation sensor; a memory storing one or more carrying-case insertion signatures; and, a processor configured to: receive output from the at least one orientation sensor as a function of time; and place the device in a carrying case mode when a time-dependent pattern in the output matches the one or more carrying-case insertion signatures.

Abstract translation: 提供一种使用定向签名检测携带箱的装置及其方法。 该装置包括：至少一个定向传感器; 存储一个或多个手提箱插入签名的存储器; 以及处理器，其被配置为：作为时间的函数从所述至少一个定向传感器接收输出; 并且当输出中的时间相关模式与一个或多个手提箱插入签名匹配时，将设备置​​于手提箱模式。

公开(公告)号：US20140217853A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13757897

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventor： Peter Mankowski

IPC: H01L41/047 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: H02N2/18 ,  H01L41/0475 ,  H01L41/087 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H01L41/187 ,  H01L41/1871 ,  H01L41/1876

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ionic ring comprising a number of piezoelectric elements, a piezoelectric device including the ionic ring, and a piezoelectric generator including the ionic ring and host devices incorporating the piezoelectric generator. The piezoelectric generator can be used to generate energy on a portable electronic device in response to mechanical deformation. The generated energy can be used instead of a battery of the portable electronic device or can be used to charge the battery.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了包括多个压电元件的离子环，包括离子环的压电器件，以及包括离子环的压电发生器和结合有压电发生器的主体器件。 压电发生器可以用于响应于机械变形在便携式电子设备上产生能量。 可以使用所产生的能量来代替便携式电子设备的电池，或者可以使用所产生的能量来对电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US09368987B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13659145

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

Inventor： Jacek S. Idzik ,  Peter Mankowski ,  Ryan Alexander Geris

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/35

CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01M10/465 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J7/35 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A solar cell and a portable electronic device are provided. The solar cell includes a semiconductor material configured to absorb light for generating a current. The solar cell further includes a positive contact and a negative contact. In addition, the negative contact is configured to couple with an external interface. The portable electronic device includes an energy storage unit. The portable electronic device also includes a semiconductor material configured to absorb light for generating a current, a positive contact, and a negative contact. The negative contact of the portable electronic device is configured to couple with an external interface.

Abstract translation: 提供太阳能电池和便携式电子设备。 太阳能电池包括被配置为吸收用于产生电流的光的半导体材料。 太阳能电池还包括正极触点和负极触点。 另外，负接点被配置为与外部接口耦合。 便携式电子设备包括能量存储单元。 便携式电子设备还包括被配置为吸收用于产生电流，正接触和负接触的光的半导体材料。 便携式电子设备的负面接触被配置为与外部接口耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20150002384A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13932271

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: Research In Motion Limited

Inventor： Peter Mankowski ,  Michael Rang ,  Xiaowei Wu

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F17/30861

Abstract: A device and method to facilitate display navigation by touch-less gesture are described. The device includes two or more ambient light sensors arranged at respective surface locations of the device, each of the two or more ambient light sensors measuring light intensity at the respective surface location. The device also includes a processor to detect a gesture as a detected gesture performed by an object in touch-less communication with the device and output a signal corresponding with the detected gesture, and a navigation gesture library to store two or more gestures and corresponding two or more signals, wherein the processor accesses the navigation gesture library when the device is not executing an application with an associated application gesture library.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过无触摸手势促进显示导航的装置和方法。 设备包括布置在设备的相应表面位置处的两个或更多个环境光传感器，两个或更多个环境光传感器中的每一个测量各个表面位置处的光强度。 该装置还包括一个处理器，用于将手势检测为由对象与设备进行无接触通信而执行的检测到的手势，并输出与所检测到的手势相对应的信号;以及导航手势库，用于存储两个或多个手势和对应的两个 或更多信号，其中当所述设备未执行具有相关联的应用手势库的应用时，所述处理器访问所述导航手势库。