Patents Assigned to Zazzle.com
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Patent number: 9213920Abstract: Techniques for using infrared imaging to create digital images for use in product customization are described. In an embodiment, an infrared photograph of a product with imprinted markup is received and a visible light photograph of the product with the imprinted markup is received. The imprinted markup is visible in the visible light photograph but is not visible in the infrared photograph. Instructions for rendering a customization image of the product depicting a particular customization are determined based in part on the infrared photograph and visible light photograph, where the particular customization is not in the infrared photograph or the visible light photograph.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Young Harvill, Robert I. Beaver, III, Jeffrey J. Beaver
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Patent number: 9094644Abstract: Data processing methods provide automated screen printing techniques. A request associated with screen printing an image is obtained. The request includes a source image and a key color value indicating a number of ink colors for use in the screen printing. A set of key colors equal in size to the key color value is computationally determined by filtering the image so that a plurality of contiguous color areas that are close in color space are preserved, determining a plurality of candidate colors for the plurality of contiguous color areas, and grouping the plurality of contiguous color areas into a number of groups equal in size to the key color value based on the plurality of candidate colors. The source image is transformed to at least one destination image that is usable in screen printing of a product using ink colors based on the set of key colors.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ZAZZLE.COM, INC.Inventor: Young Harvill
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Patent number: 8917424Abstract: Data processing methods provide a work flow for producing custom screen printed products based on digital images. Disclosed techniques include a work flow for receiving user-supplied images and transforming the images into color separation data and related metadata that can drive screen printing, including previewing the appearance of the products as they will appear when screen printed, for user approval; finding key color components using a filtering and grouping approach; image resolution limiting; structured error diffusion halftoning with an improved random number generator for use in adding blue noise; error diffusion dot spread correction; and others.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventor: Young Harvill
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Publication number: 20140279180Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving one or more attribute location inputs. Each attribute location input identifies a location within a product image depicting a customizable product. The method includes receiving an attribute definition for each of the one or more attribute location inputs. The method also includes storing customization information that associates the locations specified in the location inputs with attribute definition information included in the respective attribute definition. In another embodiment, a method includes causing the display of a product image depicting a customizable product. One or more locations within the product image are each associated with a respective customizable attribute. The method includes causing the display of an attribute image representing a particular customizable attribute associated with the particular location in association with a particular location of the one or more locations within the product selection image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ZAZZLE.COM, INC.Inventor: ZAZZLE.COM, INC.
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Publication number: 20140193068Abstract: Techniques for using infrared imaging to create digital images for use in product customization are described. In an embodiment, an infrared photograph of a product with imprinted markup is received and a visible light photograph of the product with the imprinted markup is received. The imprinted markup is visible in the visible light photograph but is not visible in the infrared photograph. Instructions for rendering a customization image of the product depicting a particular customization are determined based in part on the infrared photograph and visible light photograph, where the particular customization is not in the infrared photograph or the visible light photograph.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ZAZZLE.COM, INCInventor: ZAZZLE.COM, INC
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Publication number: 20140160118Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions. A digital asset visualizing the custom product may be built using a data that maps nodes of a reference connectivity graph of a marker to nodes of a candidate connectivity graph.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ZAZZLE.COM, INC.Inventors: ROBERT IRVEN BEAVER, III, LESLIE YOUNG HARVILL, RICHARD HAROLD BEAN
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Patent number: 8654120Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
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Publication number: 20130208329Abstract: A hybrid system and method for recording wave fronts of light are described. This system combines elements of two imaging systems, Holography and Integral imaging, to produce an imaging system that has higher efficiency and better resolution than Integral imaging, and few of the limitations of holographic recording.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Zazzle.com , Inc.Inventor: Zazzlle Inc.
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Publication number: 20120249552Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
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Publication number: 20120221428Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a shoe, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Eric Dean Matson, E. Paul Matson, Eddie Nelson Caggiani
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Publication number: 20120197422Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a skateboard, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 1, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Charles Ohiaeri, Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III
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Patent number: 8175931Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a shoe, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Eric Dean Matson, E. Paul Matson, Eddie Nelson Caggiani
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Patent number: 8174521Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Zazzle.comInventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, II
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Patent number: 8090461Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a skateboard, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Charles Ohiaeri, Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III
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Publication number: 20100185309Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a skateboard, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Charles Ohiaeri, Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III
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Publication number: 20100106283Abstract: An embroidery system and method are provided in which a consumer can provide a design, such as images or text, have it converted into a digitized image and then used to generate customized embroidery that can be placed onto a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Young Harvill, Rich Bean, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Chris Vanrensburg
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Publication number: 20100036753Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a shoe, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Zazzle.Com,Inc.Inventors: Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Eric Dean Matson, E.Paul Matson, Eddie Nelson Caggiani
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Publication number: 20090109214Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Zazzle.com, Inc.Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III