Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Parulski

Kenneth A. Parulski 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).

  • Patent number: 10929463
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: TOURBLEND INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Colosky, Kenneth A. Parulski, Brian J. O'Keefe, Leslie G. Moore
  • Publication number: 20210034667
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. COLOSKY, KENNETH A. PARULSKI, BRIAN J. O'KEEFE, LESLIE G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 10817563
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: TOURBLEND INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Parulski, William James Colosky, Brian J. O'Keefe, Leslie G. Moore
  • Publication number: 20200117687
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Parulski, William James Colosky, Brian J. O'Keefe, Leslie G. Moore
  • Patent number: 10142795
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventors: William James Colosky, Kenneth A. Parulski, Brian J. O'Keefe, Leslie G. Moore
  • Patent number: 10136260
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing location-based digital stories to a user of processing a device system, such as a mobile device. In some embodiments, a user profile associated with the user and data indicating a plurality of location-specific digital stories related to a common theme at a plurality of locations may be stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device and to provide a first or second digital story to the mobile device based on an analysis of the stored user profile and the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth A Parulski, Brian J O'Keefe, Leslie G Moore
  • Patent number: 9979683
    Abstract: A system and method for creating an electronic icon containing information unique to a particular user including information allowing access with respect to a particular digital media file having the icon associated therewith over a communication network by a third party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Monument Peak Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Dale F. McIntyre, Kenneth Parulski
  • Patent number: 9686469
    Abstract: A digital camera having a plurality of photography modes, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for imaging a scene onto the image sensor; an image capture control for initiating an image capture operation; a photography mode user interface for selecting between a plurality of photography modes, the photography modes having associated image capture and image processing settings; a power control for turning the digital camera on or off, wherein when the camera is in an off state and the power control is activated with a first activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a default photography mode and when the power control is activated with a second activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a previously selected photography mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Razavi, Bruce H. Pillman, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Publication number: 20170126906
    Abstract: A system and method for obtaining photographic products and/or services comprises bundling image capture and printing technologies into products and/or services that are paid for by a consumer with monthly or yearly subscription fees. The system and method involves selecting a camera and selecting a photographic products/service plan which designates photographic products and/or services which are to be associated with the selected camera. The system and method gives the consumer the option of selecting a specific camera from a menu of cameras, and a specific photographic product/service plan which is to be associated with the selected camera from a product/service menu. As a further option, the consumer can customize his/her product/service plan in accordance with his/her preference. The plan can provide for products and/or services for images captured and/or film exposed by the camera for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined fee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Dana W. Wolcott, Dale F. McIntyre, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Publication number: 20160373646
    Abstract: A digital camera for capturing an image containing the photographer, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for forming an image of a scene on the image sensor; a processor for processing the output of the image sensor in order to detect the presence of one or more faces in a field of view of the digital camera; a feedback mechanism for providing feedback to the photographer while the photographer is included within the field of view, responsive to detecting at least one face in the field of view, and a means for initiating capture of a digital image of the scene containing the photographer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Kenneth A. Parulski, Robert M. Guidash, Kevin E. Spaulding, Frank Razavi
  • Patent number: 9497333
    Abstract: A system and method for obtaining photographic products and/or services comprises bundling image capture and printing technologies into products and/or services that are paid for by a consumer with monthly or yearly subscription fees. The system and method involves selecting a camera and selecting a photographic products/service plan which designates photographic products and/or services which are to be associated with the selected camera. The system and method gives the consumer the option of selecting a specific camera from a menu of cameras, and a specific photographic product/service plan which is to be associated with the selected camera from a product/service menu. As a further option, the consumer can customize his/her product/service plan in accordance with his/her preference. The plan can provide for products and/or services for images captured and/or film exposed by the camera for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined fee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures Fund 83 LLC
    Inventors: Dana W. Wolcott, Dale F. McIntyre, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Patent number: 9462181
    Abstract: A digital camera for capturing an image containing the photographer, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for forming an image of a scene on the image sensor; a processor for processing the output of the image sensor in order to detect the presence of one or more faces in a field of view of the digital camera; a feedback mechanism for providing feedback to the photographer while the photographer is included within the field of view, responsive to detecting at least one face in the field of view, and a means for initiating capture of a digital image of the scene containing the photographer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES FUND 83 LLC
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Kenneth A. Parulski, Robert M. Guidash, Kevin E. Spaulding, Frank Razavi
  • Publication number: 20160255477
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing location-based digital stories to a user of processing a device system, such as a mobile device. In some embodiments, a user profile associated with the user and data indicating a plurality of location-specific digital stories related to a common theme at a plurality of locations may be stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device and to provide a first or second digital story to the mobile device based on an analysis of the stored user profile and the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: TOURBLEND INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. PARULSKI, Brian J. O'KEEFE, Leslie G. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20160248976
    Abstract: A digital camera having a plurality of photography modes, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for imaging a scene onto the image sensor; an image capture control for initiating an image capture operation; a photography mode user interface for selecting between a plurality of photography modes, the photography modes having associated image capture and image processing settings; a power control for turning the digital camera on or off, wherein when the camera is in an off state and the power control is activated with a first activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a default photography mode and when the power control is activated with a second activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a previously selected photography mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Razavi, Bruce H. Pillman, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Publication number: 20160242010
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth A. PARULSKI, William James COLOSKY, Brian J. O'KEEFE, Leslie G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 9270882
    Abstract: A digital camera having a plurality of photography modes, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for imaging a scene onto the image sensor; an image capture control for initiating an image capture operation; a photography mode user interface for selecting between a plurality of photography modes, the photography modes having associated image capture and image processing settings; a power control for turning the digital camera on or off, wherein when the camera is in an off state and the power control is activated with a first activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a default photography mode and when the power control is activated with a second activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a previously selected photography mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Razavi, Bruce H. Pillman, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Patent number: 9082046
    Abstract: An image file for storing a still digital image and metadata related to the still digital image, the image file including digital image data representing the still digital image, and metadata that categorizes the still digital image as an important digital image, wherein the categorization uses a range of levels and the range of levels includes at least three different integer values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures Fund 83 LLC
    Inventors: Tomasz A. Matraszek, Elena A. Fedorovskaya, Serguei Endrikhovski, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Publication number: 20150189181
    Abstract: A digital camera having a plurality of photography modes, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for imaging a scene onto the image sensor; an image capture control for initiating an image capture operation; a photography mode user interface for selecting between a plurality of photography modes, the photography modes having associated image capture and image processing settings; a power control for turning the digital camera on or off, wherein when the camera is in an off state and the power control is activated with a first activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a default photography mode and when the power control is activated with a second activation pattern the digital camera is turned on and set to operate in a previously selected photography mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Razavi, Bruce H. Pillman, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Patent number: 9049388
    Abstract: A method for associating event times or time periods with digital images in a collection for determining if a digital image is of interest, includes storing a collection of digital images each having an associated capture time; comparing the associated capture time in the collection with a special event time to determine if a digital image in the collection is of interest, wherein the comparing step includes calculation of a special event time associated with a special event based on the calendar time associated with the special event and using such information to perform the comparison step; and associating digital images of interest with the special event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES FUND 83 LLC
    Inventors: Andrew C. Gallagher, Samuel M. Fryer, Alexander C. Loui, Jason R. Oliver, Neal Eckhaus, Kenneth A. Parulski
  • Publication number: 20150116503
    Abstract: A digital camera for capturing an image containing the photographer, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for forming an image of a scene on the image sensor; a processor for processing the output of the image sensor in order to detect the presence of one or more faces in a field of view of the digital camera; a feedback mechanism for providing feedback to the photographer while the photographer is included within the field of view, responsive to detecting at least one face in the field of view, and a means for initiating capture of a digital image of the scene containing the photographer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Kenneth A. Parulski, Robert M. Guidash, Kevin E. Spaulding, Frank Razavi