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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100277454 | Method and Apparatus for Selectable Display Mode for Intelligently Enhancing Battery Life A method and system for enhancing the life of a battery within a portable or otherwise battery operated electronic device. The method and system provide selectable display modes, e.g., from color to monochrome, that can be changed in order to enhance the life of the dev... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100277275 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A RECOGNITION SYSTEM HAVING A VERIFICATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM A method and system for performing computer implemented recognition is disclosed. In one method embodiment, the present invention first accesses user input stored in a memory of a mobile device. On the mobile device, the present invention performs a coarse recognition p... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100268693 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FILTERING A filtering method and apparatus for an electronic device. The operating system's program registry is copied and then modified to direct all application data to a filter program such as a virus scanning filter program. If the filter program determines that the object is... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100257285 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC PERIPHERAL DEVICE IDENTIFICATION Method and system for latency-independent peripheral device identification. The computer system receives an interrupt from a peripheral device via a communications port. In response, an interrupt notification message is posted to alert a notification handler, and compli... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100255793 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING A FREQUENCY CORRECTION OF A WIRELESS DEVICE A method of performing a frequency correction of a radio module. Multiple samples of frequency data during a quiescent portion of the base station transmission is taken to estimate the amount of frequency correction needed. An embodiment applies the frequency data to a ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100246112 | COVER FOR DEVICE A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an openi... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100197346 | COMPACT REMOVABLE VOICE HANDSET FOR AN INTEGRATED PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM/MOBILE PHONE A compact removable voice handset for an integrated palmtop computer system/mobile phone is presented. The present invention is used in conjunction with a personal digital assistant (PDA). The PDA comprises electronics for wireless communications and a contact informati... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100172530 | SPEAKER COMPONENT FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A speaker component for a portable electronic device which accepts a receiver and redirects the sound emitted from the receiver toward the speaker hole in the device housing is disclosed. The receiver may be oriented such that sound is directed away from the speaker hol... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100159984 | HANDHELD COMPUTER HAVING MOVEABLE SEGMENTS THAT ARE INTERACTIVE WITH AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module and at least a second module. The first module includes a processor and a display. The second module is slideably coupled to the first module so that it functions as a sliding cover that may effectively change... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100141440 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUAL SILENT ALARM INDICATOR An apparatus and method thereof wherein a portable computer system or personal digital assistant generates a visual signal in response to an occurrence of a programmed event. For example, the portable computer system can use a light emitting diode to visually signal an ... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100115193 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING DATA INTEGRITY AND MEMORY PERFORMANCE USING NON-VOLATILE MEDIA A system and computer system for improving data integrity and memory performance using non-volatile media. A system includes a non-volatile mass storage unit, e.g., a flash memory device and/or a hard drive unit for instance. A memory device is used as a high speed data... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100102688 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE A mechanism for protecting a portable electronic device, e.g., a handheld computer system. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of an encasing structure having an opening and configured to receive and have disposed therewithin the handheld computer syst... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100050009 | BATTERY VOLTAGE SAF AVOIDANCE ALGORITHM FOR A WIRELESS HANDHELD DEVICE A method and system for power source management of a portable device, A power source used to supply electrical energy for a portable device should ideally operate with a constant terminal voltage. However, the terminal voltage of a cell or group of cells used as a sourc... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100045633 | INPUT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A proximity input detection system for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an inductive field sensor to detect a change in a magnetic field when an input device with a coil is within a threshold distance. In another embodiment, the pr... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100045628 | INPUT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A proximity input detection system for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an inductive field sensor to detect a change in a magnetic field when an input device with a coil is within a threshold distance. In another embodiment, the pr... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100045626 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING THE POWER STATE OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A method and system for changing the power state of a portable electronic device is disclosed. A portable electronic device may be powered up or powered down responsive to a user interaction with the portable electronic device. The user interaction may be an insertion o... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100027452 | DIRECT DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR CONTROL OF MULTI-CHANNEL SCAN FOR RE-ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS IN A WIRELESSLY NETWORKED DEVICE A method and system for establishing a wireless connection between a portable computer system and a wireless network, particularly when the portable computer system goes out of coverage and a wireless connection needs to be re-established. The portable computer system h... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100026657 | DISPLAY WITH VISUALLY HOMOGENEOUS BORDER A handheld device with a compact integrated touch panel is disclosed. A handheld device incorporating a touch panel display requiring electrical connections is reduced in size by incorporating electrical pathways within the support structure of the touch panel display, ... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100011034 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COPYING A FILE A method, system and computer-usable medium for copying a file are disclosed. A file is stored in a memory of a system, where the file is associated with a location identifier of the memory. In response to a user interaction with a user int... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090327365 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COPYING A FILE USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A method, system and computer-usable medium for copying a file are disclosed. A plurality of location identifiers are stored that include a location identifier of a removable memory and a location identifier of a memory of a portable electr... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090279241 | COVER FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A cover for an electronic device for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The cover may comprise a thin, flexible transparent layer coupled with a supporting structure over a display screen and a digitizer mechanism. The digitizer mechanism may include a flexible ... | 11/12/2009 |
| 20090262128 | DYNAMIC BRIGHTNESS RANGE FOR PORTABLE COMPUTER DISPLAYS BASED ON AMBIENT CONDITIONS A portable computer system that comprises dynamically adjustable brightness range settings and brightness control for providing improved user readability and prolonged component lifetime of the display screen. The main processor can change the range settings based on am... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090262080 | INTERFACE FOR INTERACTION WITH DISPLAY VISIBLE FROM BOTH SIDES A portable viewing and computing apparatus. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, and a processor coupled to the bus. The memory unit is for storing data and instructions. The processor is for processing data a... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090184942 | OPTICAL SENSOR BASED USER INTERFACE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE An apparatus and method are described herein, which simultaneously promotes a positive computing experience for users of portable computer systems and increases overall durability and longevity thereof. In one embodiment, an optical apparatus enhances the user computing... | 07/23/2009 |
| 20090164605 | DYNAMIC CONTENT MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS A method and system for dynamically managing content provided to a mobile device. In one embodiment, the present invention begins by retrieving information from a network. In one embodiment the information is web-based content, and the network is the Internet. The prese... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090161582 | METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY SELECTING WIRELESS ACCESS POINT A method and system for selecting and connecting to an access point in a wireless network of devices, such as a Bluetooth network. Initially, an initiator device is preconfigured with a list of available access point addresses. The initiator device broadcasts an inquiry... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090150687 | POWER SHARING BETWEEN PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES A method and apparatus that allows for controlling operating time of a portable computer system and a peripheral device. A portable computing system that includes a rechargeable power supply and that includes a connection mechanism for coupling to a peripheral device is... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090094686 | METHOD FOR BYPASSING PASSKEY EXCHANGE AND AUTHENTICATION PROCEDURES A method and system thereof for establishing a wireless connection to a device while bypassing passkey exchange and authentication procedures. Passkeys are authenticated and exchanged with another device. At the user's discretion, the passkey for the other device can be... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090079721 | Dynamic brightness range for portable computer displays based on ambient conditions A portable computer system that comprises dynamically adjustable brightness range settings and brightness control for providing improved user readability and prolonged component lifetime of the display screen. The main processor can change the range settings based on am... | 03/26/2009 |
| 20090077408 | INFORMATION PRESERVATION ON A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE A system and method for information preservation on a portable electronic device is disclosed. A signal indicating an energy capacity threshold remaining in the battery of a hand held device may be generated. Then, responsive to such a signal, information may be copied ... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090061930 | COMPACT PALMTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM AND WIRELESS TELEPHONE WITH FOLDABLE DUAL-SIDED DISPLAY The present invention is a compact personal digital assistant (PDA) and cellular telephone with foldable dual-sided display. By utilizing flexible display technology, both a PDA and a cellular telephone are incorporated into one device. In a closed state, in one embodim... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20080255836 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A RECOGNITION SYSTEM HAVING A VERIFICATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM A method and system for performing computer implemented recognition is disclosed. In one method embodiment, the present invention first accesses user input stored in a memory of a mobile device. On the mobile device, the present invention performs a coarse recognition p... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080211772 | SUCCESSIVELY LAYERED MODULAR CONSTRUCTION FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM A modular portable computer system is described. A top modular layer with a coupled display interface and adapted to be interconnected with other modular layers. A second modular layer is interconnected with the top modular layer and other modular layers, for providing ... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080129647 | Multi-sided display for portable computer A display apparatus for providing multi-sided viewing functionality. In one embodiment, the display apparatus is comprised of a front cover which is electrically and mechanically coupled to an electronic device. A first display component is disposed on the front cover a... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080117184 | FLEXIBLE SCREEN DISPLAY WITH TOUCH SENSOR IN A PORTABLE COMPUTER A user interface for a portable electronic device comprising a flexible display panel and a flexible touch sensor. The flexible touch sensor is operable to register a position where contact is made with a surface of the flexible display panel, such that the position of ... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080098468 | Techniques for providing a personal identification security feature to a portable computing device One embodiment in accordance with the present invention includes implementing a personal digital assistant (PDA) with a wireless personal identification mechanism. Specifically, the wireless identification mechanism can be a radio frequency identification (RFID) integra... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080074400 | Input detection system for a portable electronic device A proximity input detection system for an electronic device. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an inductive field sensor to detect a change in a magnetic field when an input device with a coil is within a threshold distance. In another embodiment, the pr... | 03/27/2008 |
