Patents by Inventor Bryan Wilkins
Bryan Wilkins 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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Publication number: 20240040243Abstract: A photography system includes a camera having a geofenced region associated therewith, and a web server to provide a website to communicate with the camera and to access coordinates defining the geofenced region. A mobile device includes a processor to access the website via the web server, allow the website to access location of the mobile device, and receive video from the camera via the website in response to the location of the mobile device being within the geofenced region. A display is coupled to the processor to display the received video along with a user-selected input for a user to operate the camera to take a photo.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, Jeffrey Jonathan Douglas, Jason Stanford PINDER, Sean Thomas Karp
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Patent number: 10834312Abstract: A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to receive an RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to at least one themed photograph overlay image beacon at a designated area. The unique identifier corresponds to at least one of a themed photograph overlay on a remote server. The transceiver transmits the unique identifier to the remote server, and receives the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the transmitted unique identifier. A camera is coupled to the processor and takes a photograph at the designated area. A display is coupled to the processor and displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Publication number: 20200195840Abstract: A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to receive an RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to at least one themed photograph overlay image beacon at a designated area. The unique identifier corresponds to at least one of a themed photograph overlay on a remote server. The transceiver transmits the unique identifier to the remote server, and receives the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the transmitted unique identifier. A camera is coupled to the processor and takes a photograph at the designated area. A display is coupled to the processor and displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: HENRY TYSON, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Patent number: 10686948Abstract: A system includes a server and a portable electronic device (PED). The server is to store at least one geofence region, and at least one photograph overlay associated with the at least one geofence region. The PED includes a processor to execute an application and connect to the server, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver transmits a location of the PED to the server, and receives from the server the at least one photograph overlay based on the location of the PED being within the at least one geofence region. A camera is coupled to the processor to take a photograph, and a display is coupled to the processor to display the photograph with the at least one received photograph overlay.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Patent number: 10594929Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and a themed photograph overlay image beacon located at a designated area to transmit a RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith corresponding to at least one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, and a transceiver. The transceiver is to receive the RF signal having the unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to the themed photograph overlay image beacon, transmit the unique identifier to the remote server, and receive the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the unique identifier. A camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Publication number: 20200007696Abstract: A system includes a server and a portable electronic device (PED). The server is to store at least one geofence region, and at least one photograph overlay associated with the at least one geofence region. The PED includes a processor to execute an application and connect to the server, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver transmits a location of the PED to the server, and receives from the server the at least one photograph overlay based on the location of the PED being within the at least one geofence region. A camera is coupled to the processor to take a photograph, and a display is coupled to the processor to display the photograph with the at least one received photograph overlay.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Patent number: 10447868Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store a database of geofence regions within a geographical area, and themed photograph overlays, with at least one themed photograph overlay corresponding to each respective geofence region within the database. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a geographic position determining to determine a geographic location of the PED, and a transceiver. The transceiver is configured to transmit the geographic location of the PED to the remote server, and receive the themed photograph overlay from the remote server when the geographic location of the PED is within one of the respective geofence regions. A camera takes a photograph within the geofence region the PED is located in, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Patent number: 10223605Abstract: An interactive virtual aquarium simulation system includes a two-dimensional (2D) fish image having a unique identifier associated therewith, with the unique identifier corresponding to predefined fish movements. A scanner scans the 2D fish image and converts to a digital image. A three-dimensional (3D) mapping processor is coupled to the scanner to generate a 3D fish image based on the digital image. A virtual simulation processor is coupled to the 3D mapping processor to generate simulation video of a virtual aquarium including a plurality of fish and the 3D fish image. The 3D fish image swims within the virtual aquarium based on the predefined fish movements. The simulation video of the virtual aquarium with the 3D fish image is provided to a display.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, James William Guy, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20180146104Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store a database of geofence regions within a geographical area, and themed photograph overlays, with at least one themed photograph overlay corresponding to each respective geofence region within the database. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a geographic position determining to determine a geographic location of the PED, and a transceiver. The transceiver is configured to transmit the geographic location of the PED to the remote server, and receive the themed photograph overlay from the remote server when the geographic location of the PED is within one of the respective geofence regions. A camera takes a photograph within the geofence region the PED is located in, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: HENRY TYSON, MARK SIMMONS, BRYAN WILKINS
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Publication number: 20180146134Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and a themed photograph overlay image beacon located at a designated area to transmit a RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith corresponding to at least one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, and a transceiver. The transceiver is to receive the RF signal having the unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to the themed photograph overlay image beacon, transmit the unique identifier to the remote server, and receive the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the unique identifier. A camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: HENRY TYSON, MARK SIMMONS, BRYAN WILKINS
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Patent number: 9881403Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and at least one themed photograph overlay image located at a designated area and corresponding to one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a transceiver to communicate with the remote server based on execution of the creative artworks picture application, and a camera to scan the themed photograph overlay image located at the designated area. The transceiver receives the themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the camera scanning the themed photograph overlay image. The camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20170270712Abstract: An interactive virtual aquarium simulation system includes a two-dimensional (2D) fish image having a unique identifier associated therewith, with the unique identifier corresponding to predefined fish movements. A scanner scans the 2D fish image and converts to a digital image. A three-dimensional (3D) mapping processor is coupled to the scanner to generate a 3D fish image based on the digital image. A virtual simulation processor is coupled to the 3D mapping processor to generate simulation video of a virtual aquarium including a plurality of fish and the 3D fish image. The 3D fish image swims within the virtual aquarium based on the predefined fish movements. The simulation video of the virtual aquarium with the 3D fish image is provided to a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, James William Guy, Mark Simmons
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Patent number: 9332138Abstract: An image capture system for a venue includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the venue. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a guest ID presented by a guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the guest based on the ID reader reading the guest ID. The processor also links the guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked guest ID.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20150365544Abstract: An image capture system for a venue includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the venue. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a guest ID presented by a guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the guest based on the ID reader reading the guest ID. The processor also links the guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked guest ID.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: HENRY TYSON, WILLIAM MATZINGER, BRYAN WILKINS, MARK SIMMONS
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Patent number: 9195869Abstract: A photography database is configured to interface with at least one camera and includes a memory to store pictures of distinct bar codes and of theme park guests in the order in which they were taken so that the distinct bar codes separate the respective pictures of the theme park guests. A processor is coupled to the memory to retrieve stored pictures based on the distinct bar codes being presented by the theme park guests by detecting the stored distinct bar code matching the distinct bar code presented by the theme park guest, and detecting a stored next distinct bar code that does not match the distinct bar code presented by the theme park guest. All pictures between the matching and non-matching stored distinct bar codes are retrieved. At least one display is coupled to the photography database for displaying the retrieved pictures.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Henry Tyson, Mark Simmons, Bryan Wilkins
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Patent number: 9143744Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Henry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20150243062Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and at least one themed photograph overlay image located at a designated area and corresponding to one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a transceiver to communicate with the remote server based on execution of the creative artworks picture application, and a camera to scan the themed photograph overlay image located at the designated area. The transceiver receives the themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the camera scanning the themed photograph overlay image. The camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20130293720Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Colorvision International, Inc.Inventors: HENRY TYSON, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
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Publication number: 20070033904Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supplying a clip to a clip window associated with a closure attachment mechanism having a closure punch path for attaching a single clip or two clips to a target tubular work piece in a closure zone include: (a) forcing a plurality of clips to travel in a first predetermined clip travel path having a forward direction toward a first punch path in a closure zone at a first point in time; (b) selectively retracting the plurality of clips so that the clips travel in a reverse direction along the first predetermined clip travel path; and then (c) forcing the plurality of clips to again travel in the forward direction along the first predetermined clip travel path at a second point in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Bryan Wilkins, W. Poteat
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Patent number: 5269054Abstract: Clip attachment apparatus for attaching a U-shaped metal clip about gathered material includes a frame, a channel supported on the frame for receiving a clip, a punch for driving the clip in the channel against a die, and a pair of pivot gates which are driven by an eccentric cam and follower responsive to independent actuators. The gates are moveable between a closed position wherein the gates form a part of the channel and position the die at the end of the channel, and an open position for inserting casing material into the clip apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1992Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.Inventors: William M. Poteat, Bryan Wilkins, Kim L. Poling, Edward P. Brinson, Thomas E. Whittlesey