Daniel L Ashbrook

US Patent:

20020071277, Jun 13, 2002

Filed:

Aug 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/927193

Inventors:

Thad Starner - Atlanta GA, US
Maribeth Gandy - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel Ashbrook - Atlanta GA, US
Jake Auxier - Atlanta GA, US
Rob Melby - Marietta GA, US
James Fusia - Dahlonega GA, US

International Classification:

F21V014/00

US Classification:

362/276000

Abstract:

The image-capturing system and method relates to the field of optics. One embodiment of the image-capturing system comprises a light-emitting device that emits light on an object; an image-forming device that forms one or more images due to a light that is reflected from the object; and a processor that analyzes motion of the object to control electrical devices, where the light-emitting device and the image-forming device are configured to be portable.

US Patent:

20120075173, Mar 29, 2012

Filed:

Sep 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889243

Inventors:

Daniel Lee Ashbrook - Santa Monica CA, US
Aaron Toney - Issaquah WA, US
Sean Michael White - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Nokia Corporation - Espoo

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345156

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing input to a user device by way of a device that is worn by a user. The method including receiving sensor information of a device configured to be worn by a user, determining a motion input indicated by the received information such that the motion input relates to motion of the device relative to the user, determining a function based at least in part on the motion input, and causing the function to be performed. The device may be configured to be worn on a device bearing part of the user and the motion input may relate to motion of the device relative to the device bearing part of the user. The device bearing part of the user may be a finger and the device may substantially encircle the finger.

US Patent:

20120075196, Mar 29, 2012

Filed:

Sep 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889222

Inventors:

Daniel Lee Ashbrook - Santa Monica CA, US
Aaron Toney - Issaquah WA, US
Sean Michael White - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Nokia Corporation - Espoo

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing input to a user device by way of a device that is worn by a user. The method including receiving sensor information of a device configured to be worn by a user, determining a first touch input indicated by the received first sensor information, where the first touch input relates to a first touch type, determining a first function based at least in part on the first touch input, causing the first function to be performed, receiving second sensor information of the device configured to be worn by a user, determining a second touch input indicated by the received second sensor information, where the second touch input relates to a second touch type that is different than the first touch type, determining a second function based at least in part on the second touch input, where the second function is different from the first function, and causing the second function to be performed.

US Patent:

20120272288, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Apr 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/092383

Inventors:

Daniel Lee Ashbrook - Santa Monica CA, US
Felix Xiaozhu Lin - Houston TX, US
Sean Michael Whtie - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

726 1

Abstract:

Methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for determining the strength of a rhythm-based password to facilitate selection by a user of an appropriately secure rhythm-based password. A method may include receiving input defining a rhythm-based password and determining, by a processor, at least one property of the rhythm-based password. The method may also determine a strength value of the rhythm-based password based at least in part on the at least one property of the rhythm-based password. Corresponding apparatus and computer program products may also be provided.

US Patent:

20130044061, Feb 21, 2013

Filed:

Aug 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210766

Inventors:

Daniel L. Ashbrook - Santa Monica CA, US

Assignee:

Nokia Corporation - Espoo

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

An apparatus, method, and computer program product are described that provide for the designation of a no-tap zone on a touch screen display, in which at least a contact aspect of the user input entered in the no-tap zone is disregarded. The apparatus includes at least one processor and memory including computer program code that are designed to cause the apparatus to provide for display of a first area and a second area each configured to receive user input, and to designate a portion of the first area as a no-tap zone, where at least a contact aspect of user input would be disregarded. The no-tap zone may border at least a portion of the second area. In this way, accidental input gestures made in the no-tap zone may be ignored, and the user can proceed with his interaction with the touch screen display without effecting any unintended operations.

US Patent:

20130044954, Feb 21, 2013

Filed:

Aug 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/212692

Inventors:

Daniel L. Ashbrook - Santa Monica CA, US

Assignee:

NOKIA CORPORATION - Espoo

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382187

Abstract:

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for permitting access to an electronic resource that is associated with a hand-drawn indicator. In the context of a method, a method is provided that includes receiving an image of a hand-drawn indicator, such as a free-form hand-drawn indicator or a grid having a plurality of selectively fillable grid elements. The method may also identify an electronic resource associated with the hand-drawn indicator and permit access to the electronic resource associated with the hand-drawn indicator.

US Patent:

20130106710, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Oct 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/285579

Inventors:

Daniel L. Ashbrook - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Nokia Corporation - Espoo

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are herein provided for adjusting touchscreen sensitivity. A method may include detecting at least one triggering condition associated with a touchscreen being at least partially obstructed. The method may further include defining, by a processor, a sensitivity level for the touchscreen based at least in part on the at least one triggering condition. The method may further include causing updating of the touchscreen sensitivity based at least in part on the defined sensitivity level. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.

US Patent:

20130271389, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Aug 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/586314

Inventors:

Kenton M. Lyons - Santa Clara CA, US
David H. Nguyen - Sunnyvale CA, US
Daniel L. Ashbrook - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

NOKIA CORPORATION - Espoo

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate the use of a multi-segment wearable accessory. In this regard, methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for controlling and, in some instances, interacting with a multi-segment wearable accessory. In particular, a method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided that receive touch input via at least first and second segments of a multi-segment wearable accessory and determine that the touch input associated with the second segment is moving relative to the touch input associated with the first segment. A presentation of content displayed at least partially by the first segment may be modified based upon movement of the touch input associated with the second segment, such as in an expand operation, in which content is displayed on a second segment, or a collapse operation, in which content is removed from the second segment following an expand operation.