Patents by Inventor Craig Carroll

Craig Carroll 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: 10311299
    Abstract: Described embodiments include systems and methods for acquiring iris biometric data. An optical entrance of an optical medium may receive a ray incident on the optical entrance, the ray comprising biometric data. An interface of the optical medium with a second medium may receive the received ray at a first angle greater than a critical angle of the interface to enable total internal reflection of the received incident ray. A reflective coating, prism or other mechanism may be used in place of the interface to redirect the received ray or bend the optical path of the received ray. An optical exit of the optical medium may couple the reflected or redirected ray to a sensor for acquiring the biometric data. The ray may be incident on the optical entrance at a second angle relative to an axis of the sensor that is less than 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Eyelock LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Charles Gerber, Craig Carroll Sullender
  • Publication number: 20180184050
    Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and devices for detection and notification of door status events. A camera may be coupled to a peephole in a door and one or more images may be captured when a door status event occurs. The images may be uploaded to a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher John Chuter, John David Genet, Craig Carroll Sullender
  • Patent number: 9912920
    Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and devices for detection and notification of door status events. A camera may be coupled to a peephole in a door and one or more images may be captured when a door status event occurs. The images may be uploaded to a computer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Building 10 Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Chuter, John David Genet, Craig Carroll Sullender
  • Publication number: 20170177936
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for acquiring iris biometric data. An optical entrance of an optical medium may receive a ray incident on the optical entrance, the ray comprising biometric data. An interface of the optical medium with a second medium may receive the received ray at a first angle greater than a critical angle of the interface to enable total internal reflection of the received incident ray. A reflective coating, prism or other mechanism may be used in place of the interface to redirect the received ray or bend the optical path of the received ray. An optical exit of the optical medium may couple the reflected or redirected ray to a sensor for acquiring the biometric data. The ray may be incident on the optical entrance at a second angle relative to an axis of the sensor that is less than 90 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Charles Gerber, Craig Carroll Sullender
  • Patent number: 8775916
    Abstract: Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jon D. Pulsipher, Parham Mohadjer, Nazeeh Amin ElDirghami, Shao Liu, Patrick Orville Cook, James Chadon Foster, Ronald Forbes, Szymon P. Stachniak, Tommer Leyvand, Joseph Bertolami, Michael Taylor Janney, Kien Toan Huynh, Charles Claudius Marais, Spencer Dean Perreault, Robert John Fitzgerald, Wayne Richard Bisson, Craig Carroll Peeper, Michael Johnson
  • Patent number: 8727650
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic dispenser comprising a reservoir configured to hold a substance; an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and, means for ejecting the substance in the reservoir through the applicator. Also disclosed are methods related to the use of the cosmetic dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20130251204
    Abstract: Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon D. Pulsipher, Parham Mohadjer, Nazeeh Amin ElDirghami, Shao Liu, Patrick Orville Cook, James Chadon Foster, Ronald Omega Forbes, JR., Szymon P. Stachniak, Tommer Leyvand, Joseph Bertolami, Michael Taylor Janney, Kien Toan Huynh, Charles Claudius Marais, Spencer Dean Perreault, Robert John Fitzgerald, Wayne Richard Bisson, Craig Carroll Peeper, Michael Johnson
  • Patent number: 8448056
    Abstract: Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jon D. Pulsipher, Parham Mohadjer, Nazeeh Amin ElDirghami, Shao Liu, Patrick Orville Cook, James Chadon Foster, Ronald Omega Forbes, Jr., Szymon P. Stachniak, Tommer Leyvand, Joseph Bertolami, Michael Taylor Janney, Kien Toan Huynh, Charles Claudius Marais, Spencer Dean Perreault, Robert John Fitzgerald, Wayne Richard Bisson, Craig Carroll Peeper
  • Patent number: 8353637
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved toggling dispenser for dispensing substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8245614
    Abstract: A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, and a riving knife assembly connected to the saw assembly. The riving knife assembly has a removable riving knife, and a riving knife locking mechanism for locking the riving knife in the riving knife assembly. A handle is mounted to the base assembly or the table assembly, and is connected to the riving knife locking mechanism for releasing the riving knife without using additional tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Weston, Craig Carroll
  • Patent number: 8231295
    Abstract: A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Armstrong, Craig Carroll
  • Patent number: 8215857
    Abstract: The application relates to a dispenser featuring a body and a reservoir housed in said body wherein the reservoir is configured to hold a substance; wherein there is an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and further featuring a means for ejecting the substance through the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Carroll
  • Patent number: 8215858
    Abstract: A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8205762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety cap assembly and corresponding container. The container may feature recessed projections which have notches and the cap may feature a flexor and lugs wherein the lugs interact with the notches under a force from the flexor to prevent removal of the cap by pulling or twisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Carroll
  • Publication number: 20120159290
    Abstract: Technology for testing a target recognition, analysis, and tracking system is provided. A searchable repository of recorded and synthesized depth clips and associated ground truth tracking data is provided. Data in the repository is used by one or more processing devices each including at least one instance of a target recognition, analysis, and tracking pipeline to analyze performance of the tracking pipeline. An analysis engine provides at least a subset of the searchable set responsive to a request to test the pipeline and receives tracking data output from the pipeline on the at least subset of the searchable set. A report generator outputs an analysis of the tracking data relative to the ground truth in the at least subset to provide an output of the error relative to the ground truth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jon D. Pulsipher, Parham Mohadjer, Nazeeh Amin ElDirghami, Shao Liu, Patrick Orville Cook, James Chadon Foster, Ronald Omega Forbes, JR., Szymon P. Stachniak, Tommer Leyvand, Joseph Bertolami, Michael Taylor Janney, Kien Toan Huynh, Charles Claudius Marais, Spencer Dean Perreault, Robert John Fitzgerald, Wayne Richard Bisson, Craig Carroll Peeper
  • Patent number: 8096721
    Abstract: The application relates to a solid or semi-solid substance dispenser featuring a body, an opening, and a retractable barrel which may be electively presented at the opening whereby the solid or semi-solid substance might be projected from the barrel for application to a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20110154968
    Abstract: A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, and a riving knife assembly connected to the saw assembly. The riving knife assembly has a removable riving knife, and a riving knife locking mechanism for locking the riving knife in the riving knife assembly. A handle is mounted to the base assembly or the table assembly, and is connected to the riving knife locking mechanism for releasing the riving knife without using additional tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Weston, Craig Carroll
  • Publication number: 20110116857
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic dispenser comprising a reservoir configured to hold a substance; an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and, means for ejecting the substance in the reservoir through the applicator. Also disclosed are methods related to the use of the cosmetic dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7921755
    Abstract: A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, and a riving knife assembly connected to the saw assembly. The riving knife assembly has a removable riving knife, and a riving knife locking mechanism for locking the riving knife in the riving knife assembly. A handle is mounted to the base assembly or the table assembly, and is connected to the riving knife locking mechanism for releasing the riving knife without using additional tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Weston, Craig Carroll
  • Publication number: 20100236567
    Abstract: Disclosed are a dispenser and related methods for dispensing substances having fluid or liquid, semi-liquid, quasi-liquid, or paste-like properties (e.g., mascara, lip moisturizer, or the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Carroll, Steve Armstrong