Patents by Inventor Kevin E. McFarland

Kevin E. McFarland 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).

  • Publication number: 20090319325
    Abstract: A photographer computing device is described. The device receives information that specifies option(s) to create a photographic product from a digital image; a list of fulfillment center(s) to generate the product according to the options, and routing information to at least one of the center(s). The device transmits an order for the product to at least one center. The order specifies a method (e.g., at will or within a specified or negotiated period of time) for the device to communicate the image to selected ones of the center(s). The delivery method is independent of receipt of any type of request or prompt for the image from any other computing device including the gateway device and any fulfillment center. The device uploads the image as per the delivery technique and receives confirmation that the order has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Express Digital Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney T. Whisnant, Kevin E. McFarland, Graham R. McFarland
  • Publication number: 20090265343
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creative work registration are described. In one aspect, a processor may perform various steps. An upload of a creative work may be received at the processor. The processor then may create a digital fingerprint for the creative work. The processor then may associate the digital fingerprint with the creative work and associate ownership information with the digital fingerprint and the creative work. The associated ownership information, digital fingerprint, and the creative work may be stored in a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Express Digital Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. McFarland, Kevin E. McFarland
  • Patent number: 5959633
    Abstract: A method and system for producing graphical images includes a computer-readable medium and a computer program encoded on the computer-readable medium. The computer program is operable to access an external shape stored outside the computer program. The external shape comprises external capabilities. The computer program is further operable to delegate the production of a graphical image of the external shape to the external capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Micrografx, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin E. McFarland, Rodney T. Whisnant