Patents by Inventor Christopher Hilts

Christopher Hilts 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).

  • Patent number: 9990697
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating an image collage includes automatically selecting a first image from the group of images that best fits image-collage template based on predetermined criteria, placing and fitting the first image in the image-collage template, automatically selecting one or more additional images from the group of images that best fits the image-collage template including one or more already placed images that include the first image, and placing and fitting the one or more additional images image in the image-collage template by the computer system. An image collage is formed after all images in the group are placed in the image-collage template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Shutterfly, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Christopher Hilt
  • Publication number: 20150371366
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating an image collage includes automatically selecting a first image from the group of images that best fits image-collage template based on predetermined criteria, placing and fitting the first image in the image-collage template, automatically selecting one or more additional images from the group of images that best fits the image-collage template including one or more already placed images that include the first image, and placing and fitting the one or more additional images image in the image-collage template by the computer system. An image collage is formed after all images in the group are placed in the image-collage template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Noah Christopher Hilt
  • Patent number: 9153056
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating an image collage includes automatically selecting a first image from the group of images that best fits image-collage template based on predetermined criteria, placing and fitting the first image in the image-collage template, automatically selecting one or more additional images from the group of images that best fits the image-collage template including one or more already placed images that include the first image, and placing and fitting the one or more additional images image in the image-collage template by the computer system. An image collage is formed after all images in the group are placed in the image-collage template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Shutterfly, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Christopher Hilt
  • Publication number: 20140307980
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating an image collage includes automatically selecting a first image from the group of images that best fits image-collage template based on predetermined criteria, placing and fitting the first image in the image-collage template, automatically selecting one or more additional images from the group of images that best fits the image-collage template including one or more already placed images that include the first image, and placing and fitting the one or more additional images image in the image-collage template by the computer system. An image collage is formed after all images in the group are placed in the image-collage template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Shutterfly, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Christopher Hilt
  • Publication number: 20050041033
    Abstract: A superposed colors graphic providing a true, continuous color fade transition between two different colors achieved by applying first and second color graphics onto respectively different side surfaces of at least one transparent substrate, each color graphic having a respective color fade. The first and second color graphics are mutually aligned such that the color fade of each of the color graphics are mutually coextensive and superposed so as to thereby provide a continuous fade between the colors. The first and second color graphics may be applied to the respective substrate side surfaces by any suitable method, such as for example by silk screening, by lithography or by decorative film applique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Hilts, James Embach