Patents by Inventor Brandon Dean Slack
Brandon Dean Slack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9565364Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Patent number: 9247611Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source with a light sensor to provide a desired light output. In particular, in one embodiment, there is provided a light control system. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor that share a common light pathway. Additionally, the light control system includes a controller electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor. The controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency of approximately 60 Hz or greater to achieve a desired visual effect based on ambient lighting conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Duncan Kerr, Brett Bilbrey, Brandon Dean Slack
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Publication number: 20150358551Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Patent number: 9195473Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for sharing an internal storage of a portable electronic device on a host electronic device and an electronic device configured for same. The internal storage is automatically mounted and dismounted as a network drive on the host electronic device in response to connection events and disconnection events.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Timothy Richard Tyhurst, Edward Snow Willis, George Dos Santos, Michel Theodor Schmiderer, Brandon Dean Slack
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Patent number: 9113078Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Patent number: 8915633Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Duncan Kerr, Brett Bilbrey, Brandon Dean Slack, Reese T. Cutler
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Publication number: 20140152859Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Patent number: 8687070Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Publication number: 20130268929Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for sharing an internal storage of a portable electronic device on a host electronic device and an electronic device configured for same. The internal storage is automatically mounted and dismounted as a network drive on the host electronic device in response to connection events and disconnection events.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Timothy Richard Tyhurst, Edward Snow Willis, George Dos Santos, Michel Theodor Schmiderer, Brandon Dean Slack
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Patent number: 8538084Abstract: A method for depth sensing keystoning. The method of depth sensing keystoning may include an optical system and electrical devices. The method of depth sensing keystoning may correct for image distortion using depth measurements.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon Dean Slack, Aaron Leiba, Alex J. Crumlin, Jason Medeiros
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Patent number: 8508671Abstract: Projection systems and methods may provide improved remote capabilities and interaction with client devices. Further, systems and methods may provide for calibration of a projection system, in particular using an auxiliary device. Further, methods may provide control of audio associated with presentation data, in particular at client devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon Dean Slack, David Robbins Falkenburg, Reese T. Cutler
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Patent number: 8282261Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Apple, Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Duncan Kerr, Brett Bilbrey, Brandon Dean Slack, Reese T. Cutler
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Publication number: 20110149094Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed to correct for tilt and/or perspective distortion in image capture devices. In some embodiments, the method may include reading an orientation measurement associated with a relative position of an image capture device with respect to an object, determining if the orientation measurement is less than a threshold, and in the event that the orientation measurement is less than the threshold, correcting an image obtained by the image capture device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an image sensor, a memory coupled to the image sensor, an orientation measurement device coupled to the image sensor, and a distance measurement device coupled to the image sensor, where the image data may be stored in the memory along with a measurement from the accelerometer and along with a measurement from the distance measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Hau-Ping Chen, Brandon Dean Slack, David I. Simon
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Publication number: 20100300856Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Duncan Kerr, Brett Bilbrey, Brandon Dean Slack, Reese T. Culter
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Publication number: 20100301755Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source with a light sensor to provide a desired light output. In particular, in one embodiment, there is provided a light control system. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor that share a common light pathway. Additionally, the light control system includes a controller electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor. The controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency of approximately 60 Hz or greater to achieve a desired visual effect based on ambient lighting conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aleksandar Pance, Duncan Kerr, Brett Bilbrey, Brandon Dean Slack
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Publication number: 20100060803Abstract: Projection systems and methods may provide improved remote capabilities and interaction with client devices. Further, systems and methods may provide for calibration of a projection system, in particular using an auxiliary device. Further, methods may provide control of audio associated with presentation data, in particular at client devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon Dean Slack, David Robbins Falkenburg, Reese T. Cutler
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Publication number: 20100061659Abstract: A method for depth sensing keystoning. The method of depth sensing keystoning may include an optical system and electrical devices. The method of depth sensing keystoning may correct for image distortion using depth measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon Dean Slack, Aaron Leiba, Alex J. Crumlin, Jason Medeiros