This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2016.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016
Title: Weston Thayer - Innovator in User Interface Technology
Introduction
Weston Thayer is an accomplished inventor based in Seattle, WA. He has made significant contributions to the field of user interface technology, particularly through his innovative patent that enhances user interaction with applications.
Latest Patents
Weston Thayer holds a patent for "Invocation control over keyboard user interface." This invention involves a touch-based device that provides invocation control over a keyboard user interface (UI). The device displays a keyboard UI overlaid on an application UI, allowing users to interact seamlessly with the application. Additionally, a dismissal UI is presented adjacent to the keyboard UI, enabling users to dismiss the keyboard easily. The keyboard UI can be dismissed in response to detecting a user action on the dismissal UI. Furthermore, the device features a lock UI and an invocation UI adjacent to the lock UI, preventing users from invoking the keyboard UI upon detecting another user action on the lock UI.
Career Highlights
Weston Thayer is currently employed at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work focuses on enhancing user experiences through improved interface designs.
Collaborations
Weston has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kimberly Shay Koenig and Shiraz M Somji, contributing to various projects and advancements in technology.
Conclusion
Weston Thayer's contributions to user interface technology exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to improving user experiences. His patent reflects a significant advancement in how users interact with applications, showcasing his expertise in the field.