John L Tang

US Patent:

8520052, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Feb 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/019308

Inventors:

Gina D. Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
George G. Robertson - Northeast Harbor ME, US
John C. Tang - Palo Alto CA, US
David M. Sirkin - Fisher Island FL, US
Bongshin Lee - Issaquah WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04N 7/15

US Classification:

348 141, 348 1408, 348 1416

Abstract:

A communication system is described herein which provides an indicator that helps hub participants of a meeting (or other environmental setting) determine a direction of attention of a satellite participant (who is not physically present at the meeting). The indicator can be implemented as a mechanical pointer, a solid-state display mechanism, a rotating display mechanism, a display mechanism which presents visual information that reflects directionality, and so on. The communication system can assess the directionality of the satellite participant based on any combination of control inputs from explicit input mechanism(s) and/or implicit input mechanism(s). The communication system can also choose between explicit and/or implicit control of the indicator based on at least one selection criterion.

US Patent:

8635293, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Jun 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/159201

Inventors:

Danyel Fisher - Seattle WA, US
Aaron Hoff - Kirkland WA, US
Mary Czerwinski - Kirkland WA, US
Kori Inkpen Quinn - Redmond WA, US
Jeremy Barksdale - Redmond WA, US
Paul Johns - Tacoma WA, US
Asta Roseway - Bellevue WA, US
Gina Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
John Tang - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709204, 709207

Abstract:

Described are systems and user interfaces for facilitating asynchronous communication with video threads. Implementations may enable members of a team to have threaded view of video messages, from which they can capture video, record their screen, and send, receive, and reply to a video message. The screen recording feature enables team members to share parts of their screen while simultaneously narrating, if desired. Video messages are threaded by topic and each conversation is visually represented.

US Patent:

8207906, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/970504

Inventors:

Victor M. Tiscareno - Issaquah WA, US
John G. Tang - San Carlos CA, US
Stephen P. Zadesky - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/50

US Classification:

343906

Abstract:

Circuits, methods, and apparatus for adapters and docking stations that include one or more of the following: reradiating antennas to enhance wireless signal integrity, inductive charging circuits, and wireless or optical data links. The adapters may be inserts for use in a docking station, adapters for a cable connection, or other type of device. One example provides an adapter that includes a reradiating antenna. In other examples, passive coupling is used to charge a rechargeable battery in the handheld device. Other examples include wireless or optical circuits for faster data transmission.

US Patent:

20110267419, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/771429

Inventors:

Kori Inkpen Quinn - Redmond WA, US
Rajesh Hegde - Redmond WA, US
Zhengyou Zhang - Bellevue WA, US
John Tang - Palo Alto CA, US
Sasa Junuzovic - Carrboro NC, US
Christopher Brooks - Saskatoon, CA

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04N 7/14
G10L 15/26

US Classification:

348 1408, 704235, 704E15043, 348E07083

Abstract:

Techniques for recording and replay of a live conference while still attending the live conference are described. A conferencing system includes a user interface generator, a live conference processing module, and a replay processing module. The user interface generator is configured to generate a user interface that includes a replay control panel and one or more output panels. The live conference processing module is configured to extract information included in received conferencing data that is associated with one or more conferencing modalities, and to display the information in the one or more output panels in a live manner (e.g., as a live conference). The replay processing module is configured to enable information associated with the one or more conferencing modalities corresponding to a time of the conference session prior to live to be presented at a desired rate, possibly different from the real-time rate, if a replay mode is selected in the replay control panel.

US Patent:

20130139071, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Nov 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/304371

Inventors:

Aaron Hoff - Kirkland WA, US
Kori Inkpen Quinn - Redmond WA, US
Paul Johns - Tacoma WA, US
Asta Roseway - Bellevue WA, US
Chen Zhao - Beijing, CN
Xiang Cao - Beijing, CN
Jennifer Marlow - Pittsburgh PA, US
John C. Tang - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715756

Abstract:

Embodiments described herein relate to enabling a lightweight way of recording and sharing video messages intended to provide input to a future meeting that cannot be personally attended. A person who cannot attend the meeting pre-records their thoughts and remarks for the meeting as video clips for presentation at the meeting. A physical device with at least a display is presented at the meeting. The physically present participants can play the pre-recorded clips on the device. Video of participants' responses to the clips is recorded and made available so that the represented attendee can view the participants' responses.

US Patent:

20130229483, Sep 5, 2013

Filed:

Apr 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/868091

Inventors:

Gina D. Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
George R. Robertson - Northeast Harbor ME, US
John C. Tang - Palo Alto CA, US
David M. Sirkin - Fisher Island FL, US
Bongshin Lee - Issaquah WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04N 7/15

US Classification:

348 1408

Abstract:

A communication system is described herein which provides an indicator that helps hub participants of a meeting (or other environmental setting) determine a direction of attention of a satellite participant (who is not physically present at the meeting). The indicator can be implemented as a mechanical pointer, a solid-state display mechanism, a rotating display mechanism, a display mechanism which presents visual information that reflects directionality, and so on. The communication system can assess the directionality of the satellite participant based on any combination of control inputs from explicit input mechanism(s) and/or implicit input mechanism(s). The communication system can also choose between explicit and/or implicit control of the indicator based on at least one selection criterion.

US Patent:

20140063174, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/596464

Inventors:

Sasa Junuzovic - Kirkland WA, US
Kori Inkpen Quinn - Redmond WA, US
Anoop Gupta - Woodinville WA, US
Aaron Hoff - Kirkland WA, US
Gina Venolia - Bellevue WA, US
Andreas Nowatzyk - San Jose CA, US
Hrvoje Benko - Seattle WA, US
Gavin Jancke - Sammamish WA, US
John Tang - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04N 7/15

US Classification:

348 1402, 348E07083

Abstract:

A local user of a local mobile device is allowed to participate in a video conference session with a remote user of a remote mobile device. Live video can be shared between and collaboratively digitally annotated by the local and remote users. An application can also be shared between and collaboratively digitally annotated by the local and remote users. A digital object can also be shared between and collaboratively digitally annotated by the local and remote users.

US Patent:

20180232129, Aug 16, 2018

Filed:

Apr 13, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/953219

Inventors:

- Redmond WA, US
Rajesh Hegde - Redmond WA, US
Zhengyou Zhang - Bellevue WA, US
John Tang - Palo Alto CA, US
Sasa Junuzovic - Carrboro NC, US
Christopher Brooks - Saskatoon, CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06K 9/46
H04N 21/2387
H04N 21/472
H04N 7/15
G10L 25/78

Abstract:

Techniques for recording and replay of a live conference while still attending the live conference are described. A conferencing system includes a user interface generator, a live conference processing module, and a replay processing module. The user interface generator is configured to generate a user interface that includes a replay control panel and one or more output panels. The live conference processing module is configured to extract information included in received conferencing data that is associated with one or more conferencing modalities, and to display the information in the one or more output panels in a live manner (e.g., as a live conference). The replay processing module is configured to enable information associated with the one or more conferencing modalities corresponding to a time of the conference session prior to live to be presented at a desired rate, possibly different from the real-time rate.