Patents by Inventor Ross Kruse

Ross Kruse 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: 8648843
    Abstract: An image display system including a plurality of display devices, each with a serial bus port, the plurality of display devices to be provided with image data; a serial bus link coupled with each of the plurality of display devices; and a content source coupled with the serial bus link, the content source to send the image data over the serial bus link to at least one of the plurality of display devices. A bulk end-point is established, through which image data is transferred, and a control end-point is established, through which control data is transferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Patent number: 8395606
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Publication number: 20120278738
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an interactive and collaborative computing device. One example device enables users to establish a communicative link with the interactive and collaborative computing device such that each user may view and share information whether in a local or remote interactive and collaborative environment. The systems and methods described herein further provide a way for users to annotate content displayed on the interactive and collaborative computing device by providing annotative input via another computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ross Kruse, Steve Stark, Gary Elsasser, Glenn Jystad, Yifan Li, Scott Morford, Raymond Yu
  • Patent number: 8107017
    Abstract: A combination display is provided. The combination display includes a front projector and a direct-view screen having a shared video processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: David Elliott Slobodin, Ross Kruse
  • Publication number: 20110316824
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Patent number: 8035630
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Publication number: 20100053475
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an illuminating status indicator for an image display device are provided. In one example, an image display device is provided including a light source, an image generating element configured to receive light from the light source, and in response, generate an image, a projection lens configured to display the image on a viewing surface, and an illuminated status indicator configured to visually indicate a status of the image display device and extending at least partially around the projection lens. The example image display device further may include a control system in communication with the light source, the image generating element, and the illuminated status indicator and a housing comprised of a plurality of faces, where the housing encloses the light source, the image generating element, and the control system and where the illuminated status indicator is viewable by a user when the user is looking at a face of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Danny Han, Chris Valentine, Alexander Benenson, Ross Kruse, Robert David Woolf
  • Publication number: 20100013362
    Abstract: An image display device is provided with a cord organizing apparatus. The image display device includes a housing enclosing electronic componentry, a plurality of analog, digital, or power cords coupled to and extending from the electronic componentry, and a cord organizing apparatus coupled to the housing. The cord organizing apparatus includes a plurality of teeth and at least a first tooth opening and a second tooth opening sized to removably retain the cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Danny Han, Chris Valentine, Robert David Woolf, Ross Kruse
  • Publication number: 20090260897
    Abstract: A capacitive touch sensor is provided. The capacitive touch sensor may include a printed circuit board coupled to one or more electronic components, a sensing pad coupled to the circuit board, the sensing pad configured to detect touch input, a touch surface positioned in a cooperative position with the circuit board and the sensing pad, and a dielectric material interposed by the sensing pad and the touch surface, the dielectric material having a dielectric constant greater than air at a substantially equivalent temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ross Kruse
  • Publication number: 20080180581
    Abstract: A combination display is provided. The combination display includes a front projector and a direct-view screen having a shared video processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: David Elliott Slobodin, Ross Kruse
  • Publication number: 20080088634
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark