This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2007-2018.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2018
Title: Andrew R Barnes: Innovator in Virtual Display Technology
Introduction
Andrew R Barnes is a notable inventor based in Foster City, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of display technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of virtual displays.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Resolution-independent virtual display." This invention provides a system that drives a first display and a second display with a higher pixel density than the first display from a computer system. During operation, the system offers a set of backing stores for windows in the computer system. It enables a first set of clients to draw to the backing stores using a virtual coordinate system. Finally, the system utilizes the backing stores to drive both displays, ensuring that a given distance in the virtual coordinate system appears substantially the same size on both displays.
Another significant patent is the "Method and apparatus for resizing buffered windows." This invention outlines methods and apparatuses for resizing buffered windows. In one aspect, the method involves determining an estimated size for a window that has a first pixel image of a first size buffered in a first window buffer. It allocates a second window buffer large enough to accommodate the window in the estimated size and buffers a second pixel image of the window in a second size in the second window buffer. This innovation allows for efficient updates to the frame buffer, enhancing the user experience.
Career Highlights
Andrew R Barnes is currently employed at Apple Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop cutting-edge technologies. His work has significantly impacted the way virtual displays are utilized in modern computing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Andrew has collaborated with talented individuals such as Ralph T Brunner and Peter N Graffagnino. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the overall progress in display technology.
Conclusion
Andrew R Barnes is a prominent figure in the realm of virtual display technology, with a focus on enhancing user experience through innovative solutions. His contributions continue to shape the future of display systems.