Patents by Inventor Christopher E. Webb

Christopher E. Webb 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).

  • In-camera panorama stitching method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7839429
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for accomplishing in-camera stitching of a high-resolution panoramic photograph from a set of component photographs while providing a satisfactory user experience. A low-resolution panorama is stitched, and a user of the camera performs a review of the low-resolution panorama using a display comprised in the camera. During the review, a high-resolution panoramic photograph is stitched by the camera in a background process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Karen E Williams, Christopher E. Webb, Angelica A. Quintana
  • Camera control settings with persistence based on elapsed time since power-off
    Patent number: 6778770
    Abstract: A camera, at power-on, determines elapsed time since power-off. The camera restores at least one control setting to a persistent value when the elapsed time is less than a predetermined threshold. The camera restores the at least one control setting to a default value when the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP.
    Inventors: Robert P. Cazier, Michelle Ogg, Christopher E. Webb