Patents by Inventor Colin Barrett

Colin Barrett 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: 20120322551
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of processing an image, specifically an image taken from a web camera. The processed image is thereafter preferably used as an input to a game. The image is simplified to a point whereby a very limited number of region bounded boxes are provided to a game environment and these region bounded boxes are used to determine the intended user input. By implementing this method, the amount of processing required is decreased and the speed at which the game may be rendered is increased thereby providing a richer game experience for the player. Furthermore, the method of processing the image is practically universally applicable and can be used with a wide range of web cameras thereby obviating the need for additional specialist equipment to be purchased and allowing the games to be web based.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: OMNIMOTION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Jason Brennan, Colin Barrett
  • Patent number: 3946500
    Abstract: A drum for a tumbler drier or washing machine is assembled from front and rear pressings and a wrapper, each secured only to a set of lifters to form a rigid construction. Plastic lifters and pre-coated metal parts eliminate a need for painting after assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1976
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Barrett, Peter Cash