Patents by Inventor Theresa Loney Casarez

Theresa Loney Casarez 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: 11720173
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a multi-sensor don/doff detection system for an artificial reality device headset. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can use a combination of a proximity sensor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and an eye tracking/face tracking (ET/FT) unit to make these determinations. However, when both the ET/FT system and proximity sensor system are active, they can have system coexistence issues. Thus, only one of these systems can be used simultaneously. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can more accurately identify don events by using input from the proximity sensor and the IMU. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can also more accurately identify doff events by using input from the IMU and either A) the proximity sensor when the ET/FT system is disabled or B) the ET/FT system when the ET/FT system is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dong Yang, Qiang Zhang, Wen Song, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Publication number: 20230195221
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a multi-sensor don/doff detection system for an artificial reality device headset. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can use a combination of a proximity sensor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and an eye tracking/face tracking (ET/FT) unit to make these determinations. However, when both the ET/FT system and proximity sensor system are active, they can have system coexistence issues. Thus, only one of these systems can be used simultaneously. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can more accurately identify don events by using input from the proximity sensor and the IMU. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can also more accurately identify doff events by using input from the IMU and either A) the proximity sensor when the ET/FT system is disabled or B) the ET/FT system when the ET/FT system is enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Dong YANG, Qiang ZHANG, Wen SONG, Theresa Loney CASAREZ
  • Patent number: 11586283
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a multi-sensor don/doff detection system for an artificial reality device headset. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can use a combination of a proximity sensor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and an eye tracking/face tracking (ET/FT) unit to make these determinations. However, when both the ET/FT system and proximity sensor system are active, they can have system coexistence issues. Thus, only one of these systems can be used simultaneously. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can more accurately identify don events by using input from the proximity sensor and the IMU. The multi-sensor don/doff detection system can also more accurately identify doff events by using input from the IMU and either A) the proximity sensor when the ET/FT system is disabled or B) the ET/FT system when the ET/FT system is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dong Yang, Qiang Zhang, Wen Song, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Patent number: 10691001
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Publication number: 20190219900
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Patent number: 10228609
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Publication number: 20180095346
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Patent number: 9904149
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Publication number: 20170192341
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison
  • Patent number: 5913174
    Abstract: A removable connectorized flexible, planar antenna and a removable tethered antenna which attach to a card radio for use in a wireless local area network is disclosed. The planar antenna has a latching mechanism with a pair of release levers which latch to slots in the frame of the card radio to provide an attachment strong enough to be used as an extraction handle for the card radio. The flexible antenna has a flexible sheet with a conductive material applied in a shape specified and connected to the card radio via a RF connection port. A removable tethered antenna is disclosed having at the base of the tethered antenna a dovetailed connector which releasably rotates within a mounting plate affixed to the back of the monitor on a mobile computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Proxim, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, James Alfred Stubstad, Jr., Robin Chu, Mark Edwards
  • Patent number: D776741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Parfitt, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Patent number: D778338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Mark E. Costa, Ryan Harrison, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Patent number: D800819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Parfitt, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Patent number: D819118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Mark E. Costa, Ryan Harrison, Theresa Loney Casarez
  • Patent number: RE49761
    Abstract: A gimbal mount system is configured to a couple to a gimbal coupled to and securing a camera. The gimbal mount system includes a handle, a power source, a user interface, a mounting interface, a communication interface, and a communication bus. The mounting interface is located within an end of the gimbal mount system and includes an opening configured to receive a reciprocal mounting protrusion of the gimbal. A locking mechanism removably couples the gimbal to the gimbal mount system. The communication interface is located within the mounting interface and is configured to couple to a reciprocal communication interface of the gimbal. The communication bus is coupled to the power source, user interface, and communication interface and is configured to provide power from the power source to the gimbal. The communication bus may provide instructions to the gimbal based on user input received via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa Loney Casarez, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Stephen Yui, Ryan Harrison