Gord Kurtenbach

Issued US Patents

• Kurtenbach, G. and Fitzmaurice G. "System for accessing a large number of menu items using a zoned menu" Filed July 21, 1998 patent # 6,915, 492 B2
• Kurtenbach; G., Fitzmaurice; G., Balakrishnan; R. "Three dimensional volumetric display input and output configurations", Filed June 28 2002, 6,753,847
• Balakrishnan R., Buxton W., Fitzmaurice G., Kurtenbach G. "Digital tape drawing system", Filed September 24, 1999 patent # 6,642,927
• Kurtenbach, G. and Fitzmaurice G. "System for accessing a large number of menu items using a zoned menu" Filed July 21, 1998 patent # 6,414,700
• Balakrishnan R., Baudel T., Fitzmaurice G., Kurtenbach G., "Three-dimensional input system using tilt". Filed August 22, 1996, patent # 6,115,028
• Kurtenbach, G., "Display and control of menus with radial and linear portions", Filed April 1, 1997, patent #5,926,178
• Kurtenbach, G., "Methods and system of controlling menus with radial and linear portions", Nov. 18, 1997 / Filed June 6, 1995, patent #5,689,667
• Kurtenbach, G., "Method and apparatus for producing, controlling and displaying menus", Filed March 8, 1999, patent # 6,618,063
• Kurtenbach, G., "Graphical user interface for defining and invoking user-customized tool shelf execution sequence Filed Oct. 6, 1997, patent #5867163
• Baudel, T., Fitzmaurice, G., Buxton, W., Kurtenbach, G., Tappen, C., & Liepe, P., "Drawing System using Design Guides", Granted April 23 2002, patent #6,377,240
• Baudel, T., Buxton, W. Fitzmaurice, G., Harrison, B., Kurtenbach, G., Owen, R., "Clickaround tool-based graphical interface with two cursors", Sept. 9, 1997 / Filed Aug. 4, 1995 patent #5,666,667
• Buxton, W & Kurtenbach, G. "Graphical keyboard", Filed May 17, 1995, patent # 6,094,197
• Moran, T. P., Chiu, P., van Melle, W.J., Kurtenbach, G, "Method and apparatus for grouping graphic objects on a computer based system having a graphical user interface", Filed June 26, 1996, patent # 5,861,886
• Moran, T. P., Minneman, S., Kimber, D. G., Zellweger, P.T., Kurtenbach; G, Wilcox, L. D., "Computer controlled display system using a timeline to control playback of temporal data representing collaborative activities", Feb. 10, 1998 / Filed Nov. 3, 1995, patent # 5,717,869
• Moran, T. P., Minneman, S., Kimber, D. G., Zellweger, P.T., Kurtenbach; G, Wilcox, L. D., "Computer controlled display system using a graphical replay device to control playback of temporal data representing collaborative activities", Filed Nov. 3, 1995, patent # 6,332,147
• Moran, T. P., Kimber, D. G., van Melle, W.J., Kurtenbach, G., "Computer controlled display system activities using correlated graphical and timeline interfaces for controlling replay of temporal data representing collaborative activities", July 28, 1998 / Filed Nov. 3, 1995, patent # 5,786,814
• Moran, T. P., Kurtenbach, G., "Method and apparatus for correcting and/or aborting command gestures in a gesture input system", April 16, 1996 / Filed Dec. 30, 1993, patent # 5,509,114
• Moran, T. P., Kurtenbach, G., "Apparatus and method for translating graphic objects and commands with direct touch input in a touch based input system", March 19, 1996 / Filed Dec. 30, 1993, patent # 5,500,935
• Moran, T. P., Minneman, S., Harrison, S., Kimber, D. G., van Melle, W.J., Zellweger, P.T., Kurtenbach, G., Wilcox, L. D., Bly, S., Janssen, Jr., W.C., Mountain View, CA Hebel; L. C., "System for the capture and replay of temporal data representing collaborative activities", Feb. 10, 1998 / Filed Nov. 3, 1995, patent # 5,717,879
• Moran T.P, Chiu P., van Melle Bill & Kurtenbach G., "Apparatus and method for implementing visual animation illustrating results of interactive editing operations", March 9, 1999 / Filed Nov. 24, 1997, patent # 5,880,743

Filed US Patents Published

• Fitzmaurice, G., Kurtenbach, G., Miller, L.,Vittorio, J. D.; "Layer editor system for a pen-based", Filed December 31, 2003, 20040217947
• Fitzmaurice, G.,; Kurtenbach, G., "User interface having a placement and layout suitable for pen-based computers", Filed December 31, 2003, 20040212617
• Fitzmaurice, G.,; Kurtenbach, G., "Biomechanical user interface elements for pen-based computers", Filed December 31, 2003, 20040212605
• Balakrishnan, R., Kurtenbach, G., "System for dynamically mapping input device movement as a user's viewpoint changes", Filed May 10, 2004, 20040210852
• Balakrishnan R., Buxton W., Fitzmaurice G., Kurtenbach G. "Digital tape drawing system", Filed August 8, 2003, 20040189640 A1
• Kurtenbach, G., Fitzmaurice, G., Balakrishnan, R., "Three dimensional volumetric display input and output configurations" Filed April 23, 2004, 20040207599
• Fitzmaurice, G.,Kurtenbach, G., Buxton, W., Pieke, R., "Pen-mouse system", Filed October 15, 2003, 20040141015
• Kurtenbach, G., "Method and apparatus for producing, controlling and displaying menus", Filed July 3, 2003, 20040095395
• Burtnyk, N.,; Khan, A., Fitzmaurice, G., Balakrishnan, R., ; Kurtenbach, G., "System and method of integrated spatial and temporal navigation", Filed November 5, 2002, 20040085335
• Kurtenbach, G., Fitzmaurice, G., Balakrishnan, R., "Volume management system for volumetric displays", Filed: June 28, 2002, 20040001112
• Fitzmaurice, G., Balakrishnan, R., Kurtenbach, G., "Widgets displayed and operable on a surface of a volumetric display enclosure", Filed: June 28, 2002 , 20040001111
• Balakrishnan, R., Kurtenbach, G., Fitzmaurice, G., "System for physical rotation of volumetric display enclosures to facilitate viewing", Filed: June 28, 2002, 20040001075
• Balakrishnan, R., Kurtenbach, G., Fitzmaurice, G., "Techniques for pointing to locations within a volumetric display", Filed: June 28, 2002 ,20030142144
• Fitzmaurice, G., Balakrishnan, R., Kurtenbach, G., "Graphical user interface widgets viewable and readable from multiple viewpoints in a volumetric display", Filed: June 28, 2002 ,20030142092
• Kurtenbach, G.; Fitzmaurice, G.,Balakrishnan, R., "Three dimensional volumetric display input and output configurations ",Filed: June 28, 2002, 20030142067
• Kurtenbach, G., Fitzmaurice, G., "System for accessing a large number of menu items using a zoned menu bar ", Filed: Feb 23, 2005, ,200501445
• Moran, T., Van Melle, W, Kurtenbach, G., Chiu, P., "Computer Controlled Display System Using A Graphical Replay Device to Control Playback of Temporal Data Representing Collaborative Activities", Filed: November 3, 1995, 2002000256