Patents by Inventor Michael MORBA

Michael MORBA 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: 11778107
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments for operating a retail photo kiosk and establishing a dedicated access for a remote mobile device to the photo kiosk. Certain embodiments of the photo kiosk incorporate anchored connector cables to connect remote mobile devices to the photo kiosk. According to one embodiment, the photo kiosk detects when a remote mobile device is connected to the kiosk via an anchored connector cable. Upon receiving user information, the photo kiosk generates and sends an access message comprising to the connected mobile device. Following the access message, the user may establish dedicated access to the photo kiosk through the mobile device, which allows the user to utilize and leverage photo processing features of the kiosk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventor: Michael Morba
  • Publication number: 20210037147
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments for operating a retail photo kiosk and establishing a dedicated access for a remote mobile device to the photo kiosk. Certain embodiments of the photo kiosk incorporate anchored connector cables to connect remote mobile devices to the photo kiosk. According to one embodiment, the photo kiosk detects when a remote mobile device is connected to the kiosk via an anchored connector cable. Upon receiving user information, the photo kiosk generates and sends an access message comprising to the connected mobile device. Following the access message, the user may establish dedicated access to the photo kiosk through the mobile device, which allows the user to utilize and leverage photo processing features of the kiosk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.
    Inventor: Michael MORBA
  • Patent number: 7355746
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing and/or displaying a customer image order in which a digital record of a customer order containing a plurality of images is obtained. Digital enhancement is made to at least one of the plurality of images. The amount of digital enhancement made to each of the images enhanced is determined and a rating based on the amount of correction made to each image is obtained. The customer image order is printed with at least one enhancement print and one without any enhancement so that they can be compared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Murray, John R. Fredlund, Michael A. Morba, Charles W. Hicks, Lisa G. Woodworth
  • Patent number: 6574373
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a customer image order, each containing a plurality of images. A digital record of a customer order containing a plurality of images is obtained. Digital enhancement is made to at least one of the plurality of images. The amount of digital enhancement made to each of the images enhanced is determined and a rating based on the amount of correction made to each image is obtained. The customer image order is printed with at least one enhancement print and one without any enhancement so that they can be compared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Morba, Charles W. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20020109854
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing and/or displaying a customer image order in which a digital record of a customer order containing a plurality of images is obtained. Digital enhancement is made to at least one of the plurality of images. The amount of digital enhancement made to each of the images enhanced is determined and a rating based on the amount of correction made to each image is obtained. The customer image order is printed with at least one enhancement print and one without any enhancement so that they can be compared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Murray, John R. Fredlund, Michael A. Morba, Charles W. Hicks, Lisa G. Woodworth
  • Patent number: 6381033
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing customer image orders, each containing a plurality of images, onto a photosensitive media. A digital record of a customer image order containing a plurality of images in a predefined sequence is obtained. A printing sequence based on a predetermined criteria which is different from the sequence of the images as originally obtained is determined. The images are then printed onto a media in accordance with the new printing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Morba, Gregory R. Gingrich