Patents by Inventor Brian T. Hawkins

Brian T. Hawkins 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).

  • Publication number: 20230393652
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for processing video streams is described. A plurality of video streams for transmission to a display device are received. The plurality of video streams have respective initial image quality levels. An estimated gaze location of a user of the display device is estimated. At least one video stream of the plurality of video streams is processed to have a modified image quality level based on the estimated gaze location. The modified image quality level is less than a corresponding initial image quality level. The plurality of video streams are transmitted to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. HAWKINS, Alexandros NEOPHYTOU, Eric Chris Wolfgang SOMMERLADE
  • Patent number: 11740693
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for processing video streams is described. A plurality of video streams for transmission to a display device are received. The plurality of video streams have respective initial image quality levels. An estimated gaze location of a user of the display device is estimated. At least one video stream of the plurality of video streams is processed to have a modified image quality level based on the estimated gaze location. The modified image quality level is less than a corresponding initial image quality level. The plurality of video streams are transmitted to the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Hawkins, Alexandros Neophytou, Eric Chris Wolfgang Sommerlade
  • Publication number: 20230102589
    Abstract: An excreta sample capture device includes a primary influent pipe that receives influent from a toilet(s) and includes an upstream end and a downstream end. The excreta sample capture device also includes a first valve positioned at the downstream end of the primary influent pipe, and a second valve positioned between the upstream end and the downstream end of the primary influent pipe. In some cases, an excreta sample capture device further includes spray jet positioned above the second valve and a sample extraction vessel located downstream from the second valve. A method of using an excreta sample capture device includes receiving influent in the primary influent pipe, initiating a closing of the first valve, opening the second valve, and capturing a sample of the excreta.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Sonia GREGO, Brian T. HAWKINS, Katelyn L. SELLGREN, Brian R. STONER
  • Publication number: 20220334635
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for processing video streams is described. A plurality of video streams for transmission to a display device are received. The plurality of video streams have respective initial image quality levels. An estimated gaze location of a user of the display device is estimated. At least one video stream of the plurality of video streams is processed to have a modified image quality level based on the estimated gaze location. The modified image quality level is less than a corresponding initial image quality level. The plurality of video streams are transmitted to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. HAWKINS, Alexandros NEOPHYTOU, Eric Chris Wolfgang SOMMERLADE
  • Publication number: 20220112103
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for wastewater treatment. In some embodiments, a system may include one or more of a pair of electrodes, a first membrane selectively permeable to a first wastewater nutrient, a second membrane selectively permeable to a second wastewater nutrient, and at least one spacing frame comprising a structural element, a gasket, and a flow channel. In some embodiments, the system may further include a septic tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Lena Trotochaud, Graham H. Miller, Brian T. Hawkins, Aaron Forbis-Stokes, Tate Rogers, Marielle DuToit