Patents by Inventor Cindy Lawrence

Cindy Lawrence 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: 9747815
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Patent number: 9472120
    Abstract: An exhibit to assist in teaching mathematical properties to individuals may include a tricycle with square wheels. The tricycle may be mounted on a circular track with arcuate segments that effectively smooth out the motion imparted by the square wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Publication number: 20150317916
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Glen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Patent number: 9165479
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T. Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Patent number: 8848059
    Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light are provided. A system can include a camera and image processing circuitry electrically coupled to the camera. The image processing circuitry can determine whether each image detected by the camera includes an infrared signal with encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image includes an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route at least a portion of the image (e.g., the infrared signal) to circuitry operative to decode the encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image does not include an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route the image to a display or storage. Images routed to the display or storage can then be used as individual pictures or frames in a video because those images do not include any effects of infrared light communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Tiscareno, Kevin Johnson, Cindy Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8818883
    Abstract: This is directed to a personalized avatar providing a true representation of the user's body, such that the avatar provides a substantially accurate graphical representation of the user's body. The avatar can be defined using any suitable approach, including by providing measurements of the user's body or extracting measurements from photographs of the user. The user can direct an electronic device to apply selected articles of clothing, accessories, or other items to the user's avatar to preview the appearance of the items on the user. In some embodiments, an electronic device can recommend different clothing items or other objects based on the user's body type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy Lawrence, Victor Tiscareno, Stanley Ng
  • Patent number: 8602790
    Abstract: A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Museum of Mathematics
    Inventors: Glen T Whitney, George Hart, Cindy Lawrence, Timothy Nissen, Chenteh Kenneth Fan
  • Publication number: 20110128384
    Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light are provided. A system can include a camera and image processing circuitry electrically coupled to the camera. The image processing circuitry can determine whether each image detected by the camera includes an infrared signal with encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image includes an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route at least a portion of the image (e.g., the infrared signal) to circuitry operative to decode the encoded data. If the image processing circuitry determines that an image does not include an infrared signal with encoded data, the circuitry may route the image to a display or storage. Images routed to the display or storage can then be used as individual pictures or frames in a video because those images do not include any effects of infrared light communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Tiscareno, Kevin Jonhson, Cindy Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20110022965
    Abstract: This is directed to a personalized avatar providing a true representation of the user's body, such that the avatar provides a substantially accurate graphical representation of the user's body. The avatar can be defined using any suitable approach, including by providing measurements of the user's body or extracting measurements from photographs of the user. The user can direct an electronic device to apply selected articles of clothing, accessories, or other items to the user's avatar to preview the appearance of the items on the user. In some embodiments, an electronic device can recommend different clothing items or other objects based on the user's body type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy Lawrence, Victor Tiscareno, Stanley Ng
  • Publication number: 20060203106
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to methods and apparatus for retrieving data captured by a media device. For example, a method (300) for securely retrieving data captured by a media device (100) includes the step of a supplier offering (302) a media device to a third party. The third party captures (304) one or more media types with the media device, and contacts (306) the supplier for processing a selection of the one or more media types. The supplier provides (308) a key (200-290) to enable access to the one or more media types stored in the media device, accesses (312) the selection of the one or more media types, and processes (314) said selection. The capturing, contacting, providing, accessing and processing steps can be applied two or more use-cycles unconstrained by a supplier of said device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Lawrence, Cindy Lawrence, Paul Lawrence, Nathan Lawrence