Patents by Inventor Steven Winn
Steven Winn 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).
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Publication number: 20240126406Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an artificial reality system orchestrating interactions between virtual object “augments.” The orchestration can include linking, which can be forming two or more augments into a combination, embedding an augment within an existing combination, or triggering an action mapped to the linking of those augments. Another type of orchestration can include extracting, which can refer to taking an augment out of an existing combination, either by removing it from the combination or copying the augment to leave a version in the combination and having another version outside the combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Michal HLAVAC, Benjamin Taylor WINN, Wai Leong CHAK, Jasper STEVENS, Alexander Michael LOUIE
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Patent number: 11928308Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an artificial reality system orchestrating interactions between virtual object “augments.” The orchestration can include linking, which can be forming two or more augments into a combination, embedding an augment within an existing combination, or triggering an action mapped to the linking of those augments. Another type of orchestration can include extracting, which can refer to taking an augment out of an existing combination, either by removing it from the combination or copying the augment to leave a version in the combination and having another version outside the combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Michal Hlavac, Benjamin Taylor Winn, Wai Leong Chak, Jasper Stevens, Alexander Michael Louie
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Patent number: 11927715Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20240012172Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 11839502Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for scanning a patient's head using a portable CT scanner. An imaging assembly can comprise a portable scan board on which a patient is positioned, and a corresponding portable CT scanner positioned and locked onto the portable scan board. The portable CT scanner and the portable scan board can form a portable CT scanning assembly capable of rotating an X-ray source and corresponding X-ray detector around the patient's head to transmit X-rays through the patient's head at one or more angles, while translating across the portable scan board to scan one or more portions of the patient's head. A composite image reconstructed based on the rotational and translational scanning is generated representing one or more interior aspects of the patient's head.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 11822044Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 11808912Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20230320677Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for scanning a patient’s head using a portable CT scanner. An imaging assembly can comprise a portable scan board on which a patient is positioned, and a corresponding portable CT scanner positioned and locked onto the portable scan board. The portable CT scanner and the portable scan board can form a portable CT scanning assembly capable of rotating an X-ray source and corresponding X-ray detector around the patient’s head to transmit X-rays through the patient’s head at one or more angles, while translating across the portable scan board to scan one or more portions of the patient’s head. A composite image reconstructed based on the rotational and translational scanning is generated representing one or more interior aspects of the patient’s head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20230194747Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person’s body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20230184988Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 11262473Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20220026597Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 10845500Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20200326448Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20200326449Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 10733736Abstract: This Invention is directed at the automated analysis of body scanner images. Body scanners are used in airports and other secured facilities to detect weapons, explosives, and other security threats hidden under persons' clothing. These devices use x-rays, millimeter waves and other radiant energy to produce an electronic image of the person's body and any concealed objects. Examination of these images by human analysts is slow, expensive, and subject to privacy concerns. The Invention provides automated analysis of body scanner images by recognizing that human anatomy is bilaterally symmetric to a high degree, while concealed objects are asymmetric. Digital techniques are used to separate the scanned image into its symmetric and asymmetric parts, thereby effectively separating anatomic from non-anatomic image features.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 10705245Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Patent number: 10705244Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: TEK84 INC.Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20200012012Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
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Publication number: 20200012013Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Steven Winn Smith