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William Robert Hanson
Also filed as: HANSEN WILLIAM ROBERT · HANSON WILLIAM R · HANSON WILLIAM ROBERT
33 granted patents·16 pending applications·1,553 citations·filing 2001–2017
98Inventor score
Files withPALM INC26HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO5PALMONE INC4GETTEMY SHAWN R2HANSON WILLIAM ROBERT2
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49 records- 0198US7159194B2Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 2, 2007·244 cites·26 claims
- 0298US6710754B2Moveable output devicePALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 23, 2004·209 cites·12 claims
- 0397US7256767B2Automatic orientation-based user interface for an ambiguous handheld devicePALM INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 14, 2007·74 cites·26 claims
- 0497US6888532B2Automatic orientation-based user interface for an ambiguous handheld devicePALMONE INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 3, 2005·116 cites·26 claims
- 0595US7095387B2Display expansion method and apparatusPALM INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 22, 2006·125 cites·29 claims
- 0695US7091964B2Electronic device with bezel feature for receiving inputPALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 15, 2006·93 cites·6 claims
- 0794US8049727B2Accessory module for handheld devicesHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 1, 2011·29 cites·19 claims
- 0894US7348964B1Single-piece top surface display layer and integrated front cover for an electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 25, 2008·77 cites·33 claims
- 0994US6816154B2Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic devicePALMONE INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 9, 2004·78 cites·29 claims
- 1092US8717293B2Automatic orientation-based user interface for an ambiguous handheld deviceWONG YOON KEAN·Filed 2010·Granted May 6, 2014·14 cites·18 claims
- 1191US8384674B1Integrated enclosure/touch screen assemblyHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 26, 2013·68 cites·5 claims
- 1291US7973772B2Single piece top surface display layer and integrated front cover for an electronic deviceHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 5, 2011·29 cites·20 claims
- 1390US7701442B2Automatic orientation-based user interface for an ambiguous handheld devicePALM INC·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 20, 2010·16 cites·18 claims
- 1489US6842335B1Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic devicePALMONE INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 11, 2005·40 cites·22 claims
- 1589US6685328B1Display having planar light guide with integrally formed framePLAMONE INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 3, 2004·72 cites·20 claims
- 1687US6924752B2Three-dimensional contact-sensitive feature for electronic devicesPALMONE INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 2, 2005·35 cites·20 claims
- 1786US8212781B2Electronic device with bezel feature for receiving inputWONG YOON KEAN·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 3, 2012·12 cites·12 claims
- 1886US7057579B2Moveable output devicePALM INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 6, 2006·35 cites·12 claims
- 1985US7280100B2Accessory module for handheld devicesPALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 9, 2007·35 cites·33 claims
- 2085US7079119B2Cover for electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 18, 2006·41 cites·27 claims
- 2185US7048401B2Method and apparatus for directing light to a display and other features in a devicePALM INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 23, 2006·28 cites·15 claims
- 2284US7551429B1Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 23, 2009·9 cites·18 claims
- 2382US8270149B2Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic deviceHANSON WILLIAM ROBERT·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 18, 2012·9 cites·17 claims
- 2478US6755533B2Moveable display device for three dimensional image creationPALM INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jun 29, 2004·26 cites·22 claims
- 2577US10278889B2Modular self-massage apparatusGELLIFLEX SYSTEMS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 7, 2019·5 cites·17 claims
- 2675US7911445B2Extension device of handheld computing deviceHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 22, 2011·6 cites·12 claims
- 2774US7154746B1Multifunctional cover integrated into sub-panel of portable electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 26, 2006·13 cites·9 claims
- 2873US7411583B1Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 12, 2008·9 cites·19 claims
- 2967US7986310B2Three-dimensional contact-sensitive feature for electronic devicesHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 26, 2011·2 cites·14 claims
- 3066US7800591B2Three-dimensional contact-sensitive feature for electronic devicesPALM INC·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 21, 2010·2 cites·16 claims
- 3160US2009184942A1Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3258US9977641B2Display system and method for portable deviceHANSON WILLIAM ROBERT·Filed 2006·Granted May 22, 2018·1 cites·27 claims
- 3357US8772016B2Sealed chip packageNEWBY PAUL·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 8, 2014·1 cites·14 claims
- 3455US2018013875A1Optical sensor based user interface for a portable electronic deviceQUALCOMM INC·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 3553US2008238813A1Computing device and display for computing devicePALM INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3652US8120594B2Three-dimensional contact-sensitive feature for electronic devicesGETTEMY SHAWN R·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 21, 2012·0 cites·20 claims
- 3752US2015018252A1Methods for providing and delivering an environmentally sealed chipPACIFIC BIOSCIENCES CALIFORNIA·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3852US2007290989A1Detachable expandable flexible displayPALM INC·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 3950US2016231776A1Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic deviceQUALCOMM INC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 4050US2007069975A1Detachable expandable flexible displayPALM INC·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4149US2009279241A1Cover for a portable electronic devicePALM INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4249US2007152963A1Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic deviceWONG YOON K·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4344US2006268560A1Electronic device with bezel feature for receiving inputWONG YOON K·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4444US2003160755A1Detachable expandable flexible displayPALM INC·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4542US2003160767A1Wireless detachable displayPALM INC·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4642US2004225796A1Expandable miniature accessory card for handheld computerPALM INC·Filed 2001·Application pending·0 cites
- 4742US2003098857A1Detachable flexible and expandable display with touch sensor apparatus and methodPALM INC·Filed 2001·Application pending·0 cites
- 4840US2011234525A1Single piece top surface display layer and integrated front cover for an electronic deviceGETTEMY SHAWN R·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4935US2003095401A1Non-visible light display illumination system and methodPALM INC·Filed 2001·Application pending·0 cites
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