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Shawn R Gettemy

from San Martin, CA
Age ~53
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Also known as:
Shawn Robert Gettemy, Shawn Te Gettemy, Robert J Gettemy, Shawn Y
Phone and address:
1916 Hayes Ln, San Martin, CA 95046
Related to:
Frank Kmetz, 61David Kmetz, 58Christine Gettemy, 38Mary E Kmetz, 89
Connected to:
Kaprice Gettemy, 56Mike W Gettemy, 60Michael E Getten, 54Jennifer L Gettens, 41Gregg Getter, 44Jennifer M Getter, 42Justin P Getter, 47Melody K Getter, 68Micah D Getter, 51Susan F Getter, 65

Shawn Gettemy Phones & Addresses

  • 1916 Hayes Ln, San Martin, CA 95046
  • 14744 Elton Ct, San Jose, CA 95124
  • 901 Del Avion Way, San Jose, CA 95138 (408) 629-8920
  • 415 2Nd St, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 287-9885
  • Greensburg, PA
  • Middle Island, NY
  • Citrus Heights, CA

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Vapor Deposition Of Reflective And/Or Phosphorescent Material In A Lighting System

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US Patent:
6536933, Mar 25, 2003
Filed:
Aug 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/940830
Inventors:
Shawn R. Gettemy - San Jose CA
Kevin Lee - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G02F 11335
US Classification:
362561, 362 31, 362 84, 349 63, 349 65, 349 71
Abstract:
A flat panel display system utilizing a light pipe having vapor deposited highly reflective material on a light pipe. The flat panel display may be used in a portable electronic device. One embodiment discloses deposition of a highly reflective material (e. g. , SiO2 or TiO2) around the non-viewing areas of a light pipe that provides light to the display screen. Front lighting embodiments and back lighting embodiments are described. One embodiment further discloses deposition of reflective material on the surface of microstructures of the light pipe to enhance light reflection and to prevent light escape. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses the coating or vapor deposition of phosphor material on the light pipe. This embodiment utilizes a blue light or IR light with the phosphor layer, to create a long lasting white light which is appealing for many portable electronic device displays.

Method And System For An Interchangeable Modular Display Screen For A Portable Computing Device

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US Patent:
6545862, Apr 8, 2003
Filed:
Jun 30, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/608823
Inventors:
Shawn Gettemy - San Jose CA
Neal Osborn - Milpitas CA
Joe Tate - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G06F 116
US Classification:
361683, 361686, D14106
Abstract:
A portable computer system (e. g. , a palmtop or hand-held computer system) is implemented with an interface module containing circuitry needed to connect with and operate a device such as a display device. The interface module is coupled to the display device. Additionally, the interface module may be coupled to a printed circuit (PC) board of the portable computer system. As such, PC board can thus be designed and manufactured independently of the display device. Furthermore, design variations in the display device can be independently accommodated in the interface module. Thus, the combination of the interface module, the device, and/or the PC board can be universally implemented in different designs of portable computer systems, reducing development time and manufacturing costs.

Method And Apparatus For User Selectable Display Mode For Intelligently Enhancing Battery Life

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US Patent:
6603469, Aug 5, 2003
Filed:
Aug 28, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/649999
Inventors:
Shawn Gettemy - San Jose CA
Anthony Kim - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G09G 500
US Classification:
345211, 345102
Abstract:
A method and system for enhancing the life of a battery within a portable or otherwise battery operated electronic device. The method and system provide user selectable display modes, e. g. , from color to monochrome, that can be changed in order to enhance the life of the devices battery. The monochrome display mode can be selected by the user when the battery level is detected below a predefined threshold. In one embodiment, the electronic device is a hand held computer system with a display device. When the battery level is detected as below a preselected level, a message is generated on the computer display screen. The message informs the user that the display mode of the screen can be changed to enhance the battery life. If selected, the display mode can change from color to monochrome thereby saving power because the monochrome display does not utilize a back-lighting element. In one embodiment, color sequential techniques are used to provide a flat panel color display.

Selectively Relocatable And Universal Interface Module With Circuitry For A Display Screen

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US Patent:
6618044, Sep 9, 2003
Filed:
May 25, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/579123
Inventors:
Shawn Gettemy - San Jose CA
Troy Hulick - Saratoga CA
Eric Fuhs - Crystal Lake IL
Frank Canova - Fremont CA
Assignee:
Palm Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G09G 500
US Classification:
345204, 361681, 361683
Abstract:
A portable computer system (e. g. , a palmtop or hand-held computer system) with a universal interface module containing circuitry needed to connect with and operate a device such as a display device. The interface module is coupled between the display device and a printed circuit board (e. g. , a central processing unit). The interface module can be coupled to the display device using a flexible circuit. In that case, the interface module is pivotable about the flexible circuit so that it can be positioned in different locations within the computer system, depending on space availability and the constraints of a particular computer system design. Thus, the combination of the interface module, the device, and/or the flexible circuit and can be universally implemented in different designs of portable computer systems, reducing development time and manufacturing costs.

Display Having Planar Light Guide With Integrally Formed Frame

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US Patent:
6685328, Feb 3, 2004
Filed:
Aug 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/940833
Inventors:
William R. Hanson - Mountain View CA
Shawn R. Gettemy - San Jose CA
Sherri Fraser - San Jose CA
Mark Oliver - Fox River Grove IL
Assignee:
plamOne, Inc. - Milpitas CA
International Classification:
F21V 704
US Classification:
362 31, 362559, 362581, 362446, 349 58
Abstract:
The present invention provides a display assembly including a display screen, a planar light guide, a light source, a light bar, and a frame. The frame is integrally molded with the planar light guide to form a single component, wherein the top and said bottom of the light guide is not obstructed by the plastic frame. The planar light guide is disposed above the display screen and provides mechanical support of the display. The light bar is disposed between the planar light guide and the light source, and acts to couple light from the light source into the planar light guide.

Moveable Output Device

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US Patent:
6710754, Mar 23, 2004
Filed:
Nov 29, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/997382
Inventors:
William Robert Hanson - Mountain View CA
Shawn R. Gettemy - San Jose CA
Sherridythe A. Fraser - San Jose CA
Yoon Kean Wong - Redwood City CA
Mark W. Oliver - Fox River Grove IL
Assignee:
Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G09G 500
US Classification:
345 21, 345 12
Abstract:
A display system is disclosed. The display system includes a processor. The display system also includes a first display device having a first display surface and receiving display data from the processor. The display system also includes a second displayed device having a display area smaller then the first display device and moveable over the surface of the first display device. The display system also includes a sensor in communication with the processor and communicating location data to the processor. The location data is representative of the relative location of the first display to the second display. Further still, the display system includes a program running on the processor and providing display data to the first and second display devices. The display data is provided to the second display device based on the location data.

Personal Digital Assistant Display Illumination Method And System

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US Patent:
6718115, Apr 6, 2004
Filed:
Sep 29, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/675909
Inventors:
Shawn Gettemy - San Jose CA
Rajiv Pethe - San Jose CA
Assignee:
palmOne, Inc. - Milpitas CA
International Classification:
G09F 1300
US Classification:
385147, 385901, 362551
Abstract:
The present invention system and method facilitates efficient and relatively even distribution of illumination throughout a display screen. The system and method also facilitates clearer presentation of images, size reductions and conservation of limited power resources in handheld computers. In one embodiment of the present invention, a display illumination distribution system includes a light pipe, a lens, a wave-guide array and a light source. The light sources provides light waves that are directed along the wave guide array to the lens which directs the light waves into the light pipe. The light pipe conveys the light to the display and provides illumination. The routing of light through the wave-guide array confines the light waves to a wave guide and reduces the number of light waves that miss the light pipe.

Automatic Orientation-Based User Interface For An Ambiguous Handheld Device

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US Patent:
6888532, May 3, 2005
Filed:
Nov 30, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/006544
Inventors:
Yoon Kean Wong - Menlo Park CA, US
William Robert Hanson - Mountain View CA, US
Shawn R. Gettemy - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
palmOne, Inc. - Milpitas CA
International Classification:
G09G005/00
US Classification:
345156, 345659
Abstract:
An electronic device is provided that includes a user-interface feature, a detection mechanism and one or more internal components. The user-interface feature is configurable to have a selected orientation about one or more axes. The detection mechanism can detect orientation information about the electronic device. The one or more components may select the orientation of the user-interface feature based on the detected orientation information.
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