James C Marshall

Title: James C. Marshall - Innovator in Contextual Keyboard Technology

Introduction

James C. Marshall is an inventor based in Redmond, WA (US). He is associated with Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his work focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative keyboard technologies.

Latest Patent Applications

James C. Marshall has filed a patent application titled "Receiving Contextual Information from Keyboards." This application discloses techniques and systems for obtaining contextual information from a keyboard to improve typing efficiencies and user experience. The contextual information may include keyboard attributes, typing metadata, and user actions. The keyboard is designed to detect input events, while a human interface device (HID) stack receives the contextual information. A keyboard manager determines an output based on the input event and contextual information. This output can be a non-text-based function or a character or word that can be suggested or used to auto-correct application data. In some embodiments, user actions may be translated into gestures to manipulate application data.

Conclusion

James C. Marshall's contributions to keyboard technology reflect his commitment to improving user interaction and efficiency. His innovative approach to contextual information in typing showcases the potential for advancements in human-computer interaction.