Patents Assigned to Epson America, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7929050
    Abstract: A document camera includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a camera head assembly. The base includes control electronics. The first arm is connected at a first end to a side of the base utilizing a first hinge. The second arm is connected at a first end to a second end of the first arm utilizing the second hinge. The camera head assembly is connected at a first end to a second end of the second arm utilizing the third hinge. The camera head assembly includes a lens adjuster and an imaging sensor and movement of the lens adjuster changes an orientation of the imaging sensor. The first side of the first arm is connected to a first side of the base and a second side of the first arm is connected to the second hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Epson America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Supina Mapon
  • Publication number: 20090002548
    Abstract: A document camera includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a camera head assembly. The base includes control electronics. The first arm is connected at a first end to a side of the base utilizing a first hinge. The second arm is connected at a first end to a second end of the first arm utilizing the second hinge. The camera head assembly is connected at a first end to a second end of the second arm utilizing the third hinge. The camera head assembly includes a lens adjuster and an imaging sensor and movement of the lens adjuster changes an orientation of the imaging sensor. The first side of the first arm is connected to a first side of the base and a second side of the first arm is connected to the second hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Epson America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Supina Mapon
  • Publication number: 20080239164
    Abstract: A projector assembly includes a projector for projecting images and a plurality of speakers for reproducing sound. The projector assembly further includes a mounting bracket connected to a surface. The projector assembly includes a support assembly connected to the mounting bracket, wherein the projector and the plurality of speakers are supported by the support assembly. A projection screen system includes a projector, a mounting assembly, and a projection screen assembly. The projection screen assembly includes a first plurality of speakers for reproducing sound transmitted thereto and a projection screen to receive the projected image. The projection screen assembly is mounted to the mounting assembly and the mounting assembly can be mounted to a horizontal surface and a vertical surface. The system includes a power cable to provide AC power between the projection screen assembly and the projector in the projector assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Ernie Liang, Rajeev Mishra, Donald R. Brewer
  • Patent number: 7290950
    Abstract: A full-size scrapbook page is scanned by n image scanner. A computer device receives an image of the scanned full-size scrapbook page. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is displayed on a display screen coupled to the display device. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is accepted to create an accepted scrapbook page. The accepted scrapbook page image is transferred to an image printer and is printed on the image printer. The results is a high-quality color copy or reproduction of the original scrapbook page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Epson America, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Donahoe, Frank Martin
  • Publication number: 20060206818
    Abstract: A DFAQ system includes a computing device 130 and the computing device includes a reorganization module 132, a processor 134, a non-volatile memory 136 and a storage module 138 for web pages or active server pages. As a frequently asked question (FAQ) is accessed, a counter corresponding to the FAQ is incremented. The reorganization module determines the number of accesses for a plurality of FAQs after a pre-determined timeframe. The reorganization module creates a web page listing the plurality of FAQs based on the number of accesses for each of the plurality of FAQs and also based on one of an assigned default position, whether an access threshold value is reached, and weighted number of accesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Bill Utter, Moira Zucker, Carmen Jercic, Paula Itagaki, James Morgan, Albert Logiodice
  • Publication number: 20060200381
    Abstract: A digital marketing system displays advertisements in a retail environment, in transportation vehicles, and in outdoor advertising environments. The digital marketing system includes and advertisement database, a control database, a communications network, and a plurality of digital marketing devices. The advertisement database stores a plurality of digital advertisement files for a plurality of digital marketing devices. The control database stores information about the plurality of digital marketing devices, the information including location information and log entry information. A first digital marketing device is coupled to the advertisement database and the control database via a communications network, and stores a selected set of digital advertisement files. The first digital marketing device displays the selected set of digital advertisement files according to an advertising schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Sam Elkholy, Edward Bagg, Vernon Fragnito
  • Publication number: 20060192991
    Abstract: A full-size scrapbook page is scanned by n image scanner. A computer device receives an image of the scanned full-size scrapbook page. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is displayed on a display screen coupled to the display device. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is accepted to create an accepted scrapbook page. The accepted scrapbook page image is transferred to an image printer and is printed on the image printer. The results is a high-quality color copy or reproduction of the original scrapbook page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Colin Donahoe, Frank Martin
  • Publication number: 20060182484
    Abstract: A photo album creating or editing software application transfers a total cover page image to a printer. The total cover page image may include printer commands or printer commands may be transmitted separately. The total cover page image is transferred separately or is transferred in sections, such as a back flap section, a back cover section, a spine section, a front cover section, and a front flap section. The printer receives an indication that a printhead is approaching a fold area of the cover page paper. The printer moves the printhead in response to receiving the indication that the printhead is approaching a fold area. The printer forwards the cover page paper by a pre-determined amendment. The printhead of the printer resumes printing, after the forwarding of the cover page paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Boping Xie, Rodrigo Catalan, Jun Sugiyama