Patents by Inventor Christopher Crutchfield

Christopher Crutchfield 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: 20230384918
    Abstract: A system of machine learning schemes can be configured to efficiently perform image processing tasks on a user device, such as a mobile phone. The system can selectively detect and transform individual regions within each frame of a live streaming video. The system can selectively partition and toggle image effects within the live streaming video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Theresa Barton, Yanping Chen, Jaewook Chung, Christopher Crutchfield, Aymeric Damien, Sergei Kotcur, Igor Kudriashov, Sergey Tulyakov, Andrew Wan, Emre Yamangil
  • Patent number: 7631869
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to a system and method for controlling functions in a mail sorting system based on gap length measurement and tracking. The system and method includes a plurality of sensors located along one or more mail piece transport paths. The sensors are used to collect data regarding the gap length between each mail piece transported through the system. The gap length data is processed and stored within a controller/processor that uses the gap lengths to control the operation of one or more devices within the mail sorting system. For example, the gap lengths may be used to control the operation of a diverter, a printer or any other electromechanical, hardware or software device. The gap lengths can be used to trigger and/or inhibit the operation of the one or more devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell Company
    Inventors: Brian Bowers, Christopher Crutchfield, Kenneth Yuen, Gary Van Ermen
  • Publication number: 20080208370
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to a system and method for controlling functions in a mail sorting system based on gap length measurement and tracking. The system and method includes a plurality of sensors located along one or more mail piece transport paths. The sensors are used to collect data regarding the gap length between each mail piece transported through the system. The gap length data is processed and stored within a controller/processor that uses the gap lengths to control the operation of one or more devices within the mail sorting system. For example, the gap lengths may be used to control the operation of a diverter, a printer or any other electromechanical, hardware or software device. The gap lengths can be used to trigger and/or inhibit the operation of the one or more devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Bowers, Christopher Crutchfield, Kenneth Yuen, Gary Van Ermen