Patents by Inventor Fred Suffin

Fred Suffin 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).

  • System and method for imagination park tree projections
    Patent number: 8979281
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for multiple sided video projection mapping on arbitrarily shaped objects. By using the same shape data to manufacture the object and to configure the projection mapping onto the object, stray light, reflections, and other distortions can be reduced or eliminated. By constructing the object using a non-opaque layer and a projection coating layer, video content projected onto the object can be seen on multiple sides. Thus, the number of projectors required for multi-sided viewing can be reduced, simplifying deployment and reducing costs. The invention may be of particular use for retail spaces or other public venues where display of image or video content for information, entertainment, or atmosphere enhancement is desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Lassila, Jonathan Endicott, Charles D. Petersen, Fred Suffin
  • System and method for imagination park tree projections
    Publication number: 20110310310
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for multiple sided video projection mapping on arbitrarily shaped objects. By using the same shape data to manufacture the object and to configure the projection mapping onto the object, stray light, reflections, and other distortions can be reduced or eliminated. By constructing the object using a non-opaque layer and a projection coating layer, video content projected onto the object can be seen on multiple sides. Thus, the number of projectors required for multi-sided viewing can be reduced, simplifying deployment and reducing costs. The invention may be of particular use for retail spaces or other public venues where display of image or video content for information, entertainment, or atmosphere enhancement is desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Neal Lassila, Jonathan Endicott, Charles D. Petersen, Fred Suffin