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Oulu, Finland

Sami Ronkainen

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents, primarily in User Interface Technology. Top assignees: Nokia Corporation, Nokia Technologies Oy, Mobilemedia Ideas LLC. Active years: 2005-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sami Ronkainen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sami-ronkainen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 66.7



Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 393(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Oulu, FI (2005 - 2016)
  • Tampere, FI (2014 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 8,283 
 
Nokia Corporation
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 6,576 
 
Nokia Technologies Oy
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 14 
 
Mobilemedia Ideas LLC
 patents
4. 2 out of 1,965 
 
Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
User Interface
Touch Screen
Gesture Recognition
Proximity Detection
Audio Feedback
Mobile Device
Context Ontology
Music Synchronization
Tactile Feedback
Display Control
Portable Device
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10303340 - Method, device and system for user interface adaptation (2019-05-28),
2. 9965158 - Touch screen hover input handling (2018-05-08),
3. 9521269 - Method of giving the user information and portable device (2016-12-13),
4. 9195349 - Apparatus, method and computer program using a proximity detector (2015-11-24),
5. 9170649 - Audio and tactile feedback based on visual environment (2015-10-27),
6. 9035940 - Apparatus and associated methods (2015-05-19),
7. 9030407 - User gesture recognition (2015-05-12),
8. 8847734 - Method of giving the user information, portable device, and computer program product (2014-09-30),
9. 8749349 - Method apparatus and computer program (2014-06-10),
10. 8654076 - Touch screen hover input handling (2014-02-18),
11. 8407593 - Method, apparatus and computer program product to utilize context ontology in mobile device application personalization (2013-03-26),
12. 7721227 - Method for describing alternative actions caused by pushing a single button (2010-05-18),
13. 7577459 - Establishing a communication link (2009-08-18),
14. 7403769 - System and method for music synchronization in a mobile device (2008-07-22),
15. 7103841 - Method and arrangement for providing an expanded desktop (2006-09-05),

Title: Innovations of Sami Ronkainen

Introduction

Sami Ronkainen is a notable inventor based in Oulu, Finland. He has made significant contributions to the field of user interface technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user experiences through innovative methods and devices.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Method, device and system for user interface adaptation." This invention relates to adapting a user interface based on context information. The method utilizes a context vector to select multiple resource availability vectors, which indicate the availability of user resources in the corresponding context. These vectors are then employed to adapt the user interface according to the availability of user resources. Another significant patent is "Touch screen hover input handling." This apparatus includes at least one processor and memory with computer-readable code. When executed, the code enables the display of a list of objects on a touch screen and responds to a user's digit hovering over the screen by enlarging the corresponding object while maintaining the original size of others.

Career Highlights

Sami Ronkainen has worked with prominent companies such as Nokia Corporation and Nokia Technologies Oy. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in user interface technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sami has collaborated with talented individuals, including Jani Mäntyjärvi and Urpo Tuomela. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the overall field of user interface design.

Conclusion

Sami Ronkainen's contributions to user interface technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experiences. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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