Patents Examined by Warren K Fenwick
  • Patent number: 11039609
    Abstract: A display support device for supporting a display of an object, the display support device including: a first elongated member; a second elongated member configured to be removably attached to the first elongated member; and a pair of clamps, a first of which is configured to be removably attached to the first elongated member and a second of which is configured to be removably attached to the second elongated member, wherein the first clamp is configured to secure a first portion of the object, the second clamp is configured to secure a second portion of the object and the first clamp and the second clamp cooperate to support the display of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Raymond J. Brooks
  • Patent number: 11036115
    Abstract: A photographic equipment support, comprising a support frame and a fixing component, wherein support frame has a first mounting axis, fixing component comprises a fixing device, a second mounting axis, a first locking sleeve, a second locking sleeve, a bolt and a locking member, fixing device is used to fix photographic equipment, fixing device is fixed on the second mounting axis, first locking sleeve is sleeved on the first mounting axis, second locking sleeve is sleeved on the second mounting axis, the bolt passes through mounting holes on first locking sleeve and second locking sleeve, locking member is threadedly connected to bolt, first locking sleeve has a first limiting structure, second locking sleeve has a second limiting structure matching first limiting structure, and when first locking sleeve and second locking sleeve are locked, first limiting structure and second limiting structure cooperate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Dinglan Li
  • Patent number: 11029584
    Abstract: A camera mount comprising: a sliding mount component comprising: a sliding base; protrusions protruding outward from a bottom surface of the sliding base; and a sliding mount component locking mechanism; and a rail mount component comprising: a rail base; and a rail mount component locking mechanism; wherein the sliding mount component is configured for insertion into the rail mount component, and wherein the sliding mount component is connected to the rail mount component by the sliding mount component locking mechanism forming a connection with the rail mount component locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Patent number: 11032458
    Abstract: A multi-lens protection device of a mobile phone includes a protector, a multi-lens positioning plate, a first adhesive layer, an opaque printing layer, and a second adhesive layer. The multi-lens positioning plate has at least two perforations corresponding to camera lenses of the mobile phone. The first adhesive layer is attached to one side of the multi-lens positioning plate, facing the protector. The opaque printing layer is attached to one side of the protector, facing the first adhesive layer and adhered to the first adhesive layer. The second adhesive layer is attached to another side of the multi-lens positioning plate, facing away from the first adhesive layer. The perforations of the multi-lens positioning plate is quickly aligned with the camera lenses, and the protector is accurately adhered to a camera module convex body without generating air bubbles, thereby protecting the camera module convex body from scrapes or direct impacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Chia-Hao Lin
  • Patent number: 11016372
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus to which an accessory is removably attached. One of a grip and an image capture apparatus body includes a first attachment part formed by a first screw, a first electrical connection part disposed outside the first screw, and a first engagement part formed outside the first electrical connection part. The other of them includes a second attachment part formed by a second screw and screwed with the first screw, a second electrical connection part disposed outside the second screw, and electrically connected to the first electrical connection part, and a second engagement part formed outside the second electrical connection part, and engaged with the first engagement part. When the first and second screws are screwed, the first and second engagement parts are engaged, and the first and second electrical connection parts are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yosaku Endo, Yusuke Mogi, Yasuhiro Kojima, Yuko Teruya, Hideki Toichi, Shigeshi Maekawa
  • Patent number: 11016366
    Abstract: A printer-equipped imaging apparatus capable of giving new pleasure to a user and clearly recording an imaged scene, an operation method of a printer-equipped imaging apparatus, and a program are provided. The printer-equipped imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit 2 that acquires a captured image of a subject, a text generation unit that generates a text based on a sound emitted by the subject or a sound around the subject, a print unit that prints the captured image acquired by the imaging unit and the text generated by the text generation unit, the print unit printing a combined photograph of the captured image and the text, and a print control unit that causes the print unit to print the combined photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Keita Kamei, Kazuhisa Horikiri, Hirotoshi Ono, Rena Kamoda
  • Patent number: 11009180
    Abstract: A camera mount having pivotable leg assemblies is disclosed. According to an example, a camera mount comprises: a base; a camera-mounting member coupled to the base upon which a camera is mountable; and a plurality of legs coupled to the base to support the base relative to a surface. Each leg of the plurality of legs may form a pivotable leg assembly that includes a pair of spaced apart brackets between which a pivot ball is retained. The pivotable leg assemblies of the camera mount may be adjusted to secure or otherwise rest the camera mount upon a surface, including planar or non-planar surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Joergen Geerds
  • Patent number: 10995903
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for use to secure a camera to a crane is provided. The mounting apparatus includes a L-shaped bracket having a vertical plate designed to couple to the crane and a horizontal plate having an elongated slot, and a support assembly having a main plate disposed on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket. The main plate of the support assembly has an elongated slot that aligns with the elongated slot in the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket. The main plate supports the camera thereon and the elongated slots in the horizontal plate of the L-shaped bracket and main plate of the support assembly are designed to receive a fastener that extends through the elongated slots to engage the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Titus Gadwin Watts
  • Patent number: 10996472
    Abstract: New augmented reality display systems are provided, including a new form of mediated reality techniques, known as “shifted-reality” techniques. In some embodiments, an augmented reality display system includes a matrix of light-augmenting pixels within a variable-transmission, semi-transparent screen and creates redirected, attenuated and augmented light to form and alter virtual objects. In some embodiments, a plurality of angle-alterable, shiftable sources aid in creating virtual, 3-D objects of greater realism than conventional 3-D imaging methods, and in reducing the appearance of other objects or conditions. In these aspects, existing images and objects may be shifted in perspective for an observer, and enhanced and overlaid with effects and demonstrative information related to viewable objects and a surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
  • Patent number: 10999489
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus generates a predetermined evaluation value from a current frame image of a moving image or a combined image by combining a plurality of frame images of the moving image. The image processing apparatus generates the evaluation value from the combined image if a previous evaluation value is smaller than a threshold, and from the current frame image if the previous evaluation value is larger than or equal to the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hayato Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10981171
    Abstract: Provided herein is generally tubular container, preferably including a plurality of reservoirs defined therein. The container can be adapted for acoustic ejection of a fluid disposed within at least one of the reservoirs of the plurality of reservoirs. Alternatively, the container can be adapted for extraction of a fluid disposed within at least one of the reservoirs of the plurality of reservoirs using a non-acoustic liquid handling method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Labcyte Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Ellson
  • Patent number: 10976647
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a housing, a carrier arranged within the housing, an optical assembly supported by the carrier within the housing, and a plurality of non-optical components arranged within the housing. The carrier includes one or more frame components that are configured to rotate relative to the housing about one or more axes of rotation. The optical assembly includes one or more lenses and an image sensor. The optical assembly is movable relative to the housing via the carrier about the one or more axes of rotation. At least one of the non-optical components is (1) operably coupled to the optical assembly and (2) not supported by the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ran Liao, Tianhang Ma
  • Patent number: 10969662
    Abstract: A posture control apparatus, comprising a control unit that determines, on a basis of a static acceleration component, a gravity direction in a holding apparatus holding an object to be held, the static acceleration component being computed on a basis of a first acceleration detection signal and a second acceleration detection signal, the first acceleration detection signal being acquired by detecting a dynamic acceleration component acting on the holding apparatus, the second acceleration detection signal being acquired by detecting the dynamic acceleration component and the static acceleration component acting on the holding apparatus, and controls, by controlling posture of the holding apparatus on a basis of the gravity direction, posture of the object to be held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Sho Murakoshi, Hidetoshi Kabasawa, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Masahiro Segami, Kosei Yamashita
  • Patent number: 10969663
    Abstract: A cap assembly for use with an optical device having an eyepiece includes an attachment member defining a cavity having a first opening and a second opening that are colinear. The first opening is dimensioned such that the eyepiece is insertable into the cavity through the first opening to secure the cap assembly to the eyepiece. A camera holder is rotatably mounted with respect to the attachment member, such as via a hinge, such that the camera holder is selectively movable between a first position in which the camera holder is colinear with the first opening, second opening, and cavity, and a second position in which the camera holder is not colinear with the first opening, second opening, and cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy H. Linn
  • Patent number: 10969664
    Abstract: A damping structure configured for connecting a gimbal with a carrier includes a first connecting member connectable with the gimbal, a second connecting member connectable with the carrier, and a damper elastically disposed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The damper includes a damper body, a first fixed portion, and a second fixed portion. The first fixed portion and the second fixed portion are configured to connect with two opposite sides of the damper body, respectively. The first fixed portion includes an elastic ring sleeve configured to sleeve couple with the first connecting member. The second fixed portion is connected with the second connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ran Liao, Hao Liu
  • Patent number: 10960869
    Abstract: A method for monitoring the braking performance of a vehicle. The method includes, for at least some of the braking events: determining a braking demand; determining vehicle deceleration; defining a first data set of braking events, wherein each braking event in the data set includes a determined braking demand and a determined vehicle deceleration; applying a statistical trend analysis method to the data set to generate a vehicle deceleration and braking demand trend; providing a vehicle deceleration and braking demand reference; and comparing at least one trend value with at least one reference value. From this comparison it is possible to determine if the braking system is operating within an acceptable limit. Apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Steer, Jolyon Latham, Colin Ross
  • Patent number: 10962989
    Abstract: An attitude control device is provided and includes a control unit that determines a gravity direction in a flying object on a basis of static acceleration components computed on a basis of a first acceleration detection signal obtained by detecting dynamic acceleration components acting on the flying object and a second acceleration detection signal obtained by detecting the dynamic acceleration components and the static acceleration components acting on the flying object, and controls an attitude of the flying object on a basis of the gravity direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Sho Murakoshi, Hidetoshi Kabasawa, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Masahiro Segami, Kosei Yamashita
  • Patent number: 10951824
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus may include a processor, a gyro, and an imaging module. The imaging module may be arranged separately from the gyro and the processor, and include a shell and a light reflection element, a mounting base, an image sensor and a driving device received in the shell. The light reflection element may be fixed on the mounting base and configured to reflect light incident from the light incident hole to reach the image sensor, so that the image sensor may sense the external light of the imaging module. Based on feedback data sent from the gyro, the processor may control the driving device to drive the mounting base carrying the light reflection element to rotate around a rotation axis, to achieve the optical image stabilization along an axial direction of the light incident hole. The rotation axis is perpendicular to the axial direction of the light incident hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Gong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10942054
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for calibrating the volume of storage containers using mechanical or acoustic wave-based inspection techniques. The exemplary calibration system comprises an array of measurement devices controllably deployed in respective positions on the outside surface of the container. The measurement devices include a transducer for sending signals along the surface of the container and sensors configured to detect the signals. The measurement devices are in communication with a diagnostic computing device that controls the positioning and the operation of the measurement devices and is further configured to determine the time time-of-flight of the signals that travel between the various devices. Moreover, according to the specific arrangement of the measurement devices and the measured signal information, the control computer is configured to calculate the dimensions of the container and its internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Brian Parrott, Fadl Abdellatif
  • Patent number: 10942422
    Abstract: A camera module includes a plastic carrier, an imaging lens assembly, a reflective element and a plurality of auto-focusing elements. The plastic carrier includes an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein an inner space is defined by the inner portion, and the outer portion includes at least one mounting structure. The imaging lens assembly is disposed in the inner space of the plastic carrier. The reflective element is for folding an image light by a reflective surface of the reflective element into the imaging lens assembly. The auto-focusing elements include at least two magnets and at least one wiring element, wherein the auto-focusing elements are for moving the plastic carrier along a second optical axis of the imaging lens assembly, and the magnets or the wiring element can be disposed on the mounting structure of the outer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: LARGAN DIGITAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Te-Sheng Tseng, Ming-Ta Chou, Wen-Hung Hsu