Jonathan W Nelson

US Patent:

6720863, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Aug 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/931788

Inventors:

Eric J. Hull - Seattle WA
Jonathan O. Nelson - Kirkland WA
Gary N. Mager - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Wildseed Ltd. - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

H04Q 100

US Classification:

340 751, 340 761, 379162, 4554122

Abstract:

A mobile electronic communication device includes a processor unit, a transceiver, a keypad and a light unit. Each key of the keypad is associated with a contact of a contact list. The light unit can perform light functions to notify a user of the reception and/or status of messages received via the transceiver. The light functions include providing an indication of the age of a received message that was sent by a contact in the contacts list. The age of the message is indicated by a modulation of the illuminating light. In one embodiment, the age of a message is indicated as one of a set of predetermined age ranges, with each age range being represented by a unique color.

US Patent:

7167703, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

Sep 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/255860

Inventors:

Tyrol R. Graham - Seattle WA, US
Eric J. Hull - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan O. Nelson - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Wildseed, Ltd. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H04M 3/42
H04M 1/00
H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455415, 455466, 455566, 349 9323, 34914217, 34914206

Abstract:

Non-verbal communications between users of wireless mobile devices are facilitated using image messages. An image message may e. g. convey information about the sender user, in particular, current information about the sender user. In one aspect, a user may select an image message category, and select an image message among the image messages of the selected image message category for transmission, to quickly, efficiently and graphically convey (current) information about the user. The process may be performed to form a mixed media message. Received image message to convey current information may be aged via time and/or color displays.

US Patent:

7826827, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Mar 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/791036

Inventors:

Eric J. Hull - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan O. Nelson - Kirkland WA, US
Gary N. Mager - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

H04M 1/725

US Classification:

4554122, 4555751, 4555121, 455550, 715808, 709206

Abstract:

A mobile electronic communication device includes a processor unit, a transceiver, a keypad and a light unit. Each key of the keypad is associated with a contact of a contact list. The light unit can perform light functions to notify a user of the reception and/or status of messages received via the transceiver. The light functions include providing an indication of the age of a received message that was sent by a contact in the contacts list. The age of the message is indicated by a modulation of the illuminating light. In one embodiment, the age of a message is indicated as one of a set of predetermined age ranges, with each age range being represented by a unique color.

US Patent:

7877103, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607662

Inventors:

Tyrol R. Graham - Seattle WA, US
Eric J. Hull - Seattle WA, US
Jonathan O. Nelson - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

H04W 4/00

US Classification:

455466, 707922

Abstract:

Non-verbal communications between users of wireless mobile devices are facilitated using image messages. An image message may e. g. convey information about the sender user, in particular, current information about the sender user. In one aspect, a user may select an image message category, and select an image message among the image messages of the selected image message category for transmission, to quickly, efficiently and graphically convey (current) information about the user. The process may be performed to form a mixed media message. Received image message to convey current information may be aged via time and/or color displays.

US Patent:

7983612, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Jan 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/971062

Inventors:

Jonathan Nelson - Seattle WA, US
David Schultz - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

H04B 1/40
H04W 72/02

US Classification:

455 306, 4554352, 455 412, 455517, 455566

Abstract:

A portable media player that provides for wireless connectivity is disclosed. In some examples, the portable media player contains a button that causes the player to search for, connect with, and disconnect from wireless networks. In some examples, the button provides indicators of the connectivity of the player, such as different colors or modes of illumination. In some examples, the functionality of the button changes depending on the connectivity of the player or characteristics of the playback or navigation of media within the player. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

US Patent:

7992106, Aug 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/851318

Inventors:

Jonathan Nelson - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715854, 715853

Abstract:

A software and/or hardware facility for generating menu trails for a portable media player. A menu trail is a visual cue to a user, repeated on each menu item in the media player navigation interface, that highlights a path for the user to follow to a content item stored on or accessible by the media player, or to a capability of the media player. Menu trails may highlight new content and capabilities, or may highlight existing content or capabilities. A user using the media player may easily follow the visual cues through the player's menus in order to navigate to the content item or capability.

US Patent:

8195087, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Jun 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/158269

Inventors:

Jonathan Nelson - Seattle WA, US
David Schultz - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

H04B 1/40
H04W 72/02

US Classification:

455 306, 4554352, 455 412, 455517, 455566

Abstract:

A portable media player that provides for wireless connectivity is disclosed. In some examples, the portable media player contains a button that causes the player to search for, connect with, and disconnect from wireless networks. In some examples, the button provides indicators of the connectivity of the player, such as different colors or modes of illumination. In some examples, the functionality of the button changes depending on the connectivity of the player or characteristics of the playback or navigation of media within the player. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

US Patent:

8396414, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Apr 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/460196

Inventors:

Jonathan Nelson - Seattle WA, US
David Schultz - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Varia Holdings LLC - Brooklyn NY

International Classification:

H04B 1/40
H04W 72/02

US Classification:

455 306, 4554352, 455 412, 455517, 455566

Abstract:

A portable media player that provides for wireless connectivity is disclosed. In some examples, the portable media player contains a button that causes the player to search for, connect with, and disconnect from wireless networks. In some examples, the button provides indicators of the connectivity of the player, such as different colors or modes of illumination. In some examples, the functionality of the button changes depending on the connectivity of the player or characteristics of the playback or navigation of media within the player. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Address:

305 High Pointe Dr, Lagrange, GA 30240

Phone:

7623239954

VIN:

1G1PF5SC9C7159167

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

CRUZE

Year:

2012