Patents by Inventor Dave Duncan

Dave Duncan 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).

  • Real-time messaging system for an image display device
    Patent number: 8762445
    Abstract: A real-time messaging system for an image display device is provided. One disclosed embodiment includes an image display device including a light source and an image-generation device configured to receive light from the light source, and in response, generate an image. The image display device may further include a projection lens configured to display the image on a viewing surface. The image display device may also include memory and a processor operatively coupled with the memory to receive a command message sent to a select group of image display devices in real-time via a network, and upon recognizing the command message, display an alert image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Duncan, Alexander Benenson
  • Systems and Methods for Placing Markers in a Formation
    Publication number: 20120318501
    Abstract: A marker placement device, such as a modified coring gun, is used to place one or more markers into the formation. The marker placement device uses explosive charges to fire one or more marker assemblies into a borehole wall. A marker assembly includes a driver assembly which is adapted to be fired from the placement device and a marker which is releasably secured to the driver with frangible shear members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Roy Van Der Sluis, Dave Duncan, Lloyd Franchuk, Grant V. Ferguson
  • REAL-TIME MESSAGING SYSTEM FOR AN IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120210033
    Abstract: A real-time messaging system for an image display device is provided. One disclosed embodiment includes an image display device including a light source and an image-generation device configured to receive light from the light source, and in response, generate an image. The image display device may further include a projection lens configured to display the image on a viewing surface. The image display device may also include memory and a processor operatively coupled with the memory to receive a command message sent to a select group of image display devices in real-time via a network, and upon recognizing the command message, display an alert image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Duncan, Alexander Benenson
  • Real-time messaging system for an image display device
    Patent number: 8185594
    Abstract: A real-time messaging system for an image display device is provided. One disclosed embodiment includes an image display device including a light source and an image-generation device configured to receive light from the light source, and in response, generate an image. The image display device may further include a projection lens configured to display the image on a viewing surface. The image display device may also include memory and a processor operatively coupled with the memory to receive a command message sent to a select group of image display devices in real-time via a network, and upon recognizing the command message, display an alert image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Duncan, Alexander Benenson
  • Real-Time Messaging System for an Image Display Device
    Publication number: 20090309888
    Abstract: A real-time messaging system for an image display device is provided. One disclosed embodiment includes an image display device including a light source and an image-generation device configured to receive light from the light source, and in response, generate an image. The image display device may further include a projection lens configured to display the image on a viewing surface. The image display device may also include memory and a processor operatively coupled with the memory to receive a command message sent to a select group of image display devices in real-time via a network, and upon recognizing the command message, display an alert image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dave Duncan, Alexander Benenson