Patents by Inventor Thomas Peterka

Thomas Peterka 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).

  • System and methods for visualizing information
    Patent number: 9800862
    Abstract: A system and methods for visualizing information on a generally large scale. Certain embodiments include display elements that include a minimized border margin, 2D/3D dual functionality, and ultra-high resolution. The display elements may be positioned relative to an infrastructure element configured to permit generating a wide variety of display geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Andrew Johnson, Maxine Brown, Jason Leigh, Thomas Peterka, Jonas Talandis, Lance Long, Luc Renambot, Daniel J. Sandin
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20130328777
    Abstract: A system and methods for visualizing information on a generally large scale. Certain embodiments include display elements that include a minimized border margin, 2D/3D dual functionality, and ultra-high resolution. The display elements may be positioned relative to an infrastructure element configured to permit generating a wide variety of display geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Johnson, Maxine Brown, Jason Leigh, Thomas Peterka, Jonas Talandis, Lance Long, Luc Renambot, Daniel J. Sandin
  • Dynamic parallax barrier autosteroscopic display system and method
    Patent number: 8248462
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a dynamic parallax barrier autostereoscopic system and method for one and multiple users with user tracking. One example embodiment of the invention is a dynamic parallax barrier autostereoscopic virtual reality display system includes a display including a front display plane and a rear display plane. The front display plane dynamically generates barrier strips with transparent regions therebetween. The rear display plane generates images viewable through the transparent regions to create a virtual reality effect for a user or users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Thomas Peterka, Daniel Sandin
  • Dynamic parallax barrier autosteroscopic display system and method
    Publication number: 20080143895
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a dynamic parallax barrier autostereoscopic system and method for one and multiple users with user tracking. One example embodiment of the invention is a dynamic parallax barrier autostereoscopic virtual reality display system includes a display including a front display plane and a rear display plane. The front display plane dynamically generates barrier strips with transparent regions therebetween. The rear display plane generates images viewable through the transparent regions to create a virtual reality effect for a user or users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Peterka, Daniel Sandin
  • Milk drip tray
    Publication number: 20030042263
    Abstract: A fitted tray of molded thermoplastic material to place under a one-gallon plastic container of milk is proposed. When milk is poured out from this container, a few drops inevitably drip down the side and collect at the bottom. These accumulate and often go unnoticed until collecting on the kitchen counter or refrigerator shelf, leaving an unsightly and unsanitary condition. The milk drip tray collects the milk and is washable and re-usable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Peterka, Melinda M. Peterka