Patents by Inventor David John Ferguson

David John Ferguson 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: 10489006
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: PURE DEPTH, INC.
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Harnish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour
  • Publication number: 20190095013
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon ENGEL, David John FERGUSON, Harnish John Ogilvie MACLEOD, Bruce David SEYMOUR
  • Patent number: 10139981
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the color, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as color, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: PURE DEPTH LIMITED
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Harnish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour
  • Patent number: 9292150
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the color, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as color, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: PURE DEPTH LIMITED
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Harnish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour
  • Publication number: 20160049109
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Harnish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour
  • Publication number: 20130104061
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit. A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers each adapted to render display elements thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: PURE DEPTH LIMITED
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Harnish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour
  • Patent number: 8154473
    Abstract: A display control system for a multi-layer display system including at least one multi-layer display unit (6). A multi-layer display unit includes multiple stacked or overlapped display layers (1a, 1b, 1c, 14, 15) each adapted to render display elements (2, 16B, 17B, 18B) thereon for viewing through the uppermost display layer. The level of difficulty for a user to view an overlapped image differs depending on the colour, brightness or type of images (for example text-on-text) being displayed and also the layer in which the image is being displayed and whether the image is currently active. At least any overlapping portion of display elements from different display layers are adjusted (automatically or by a user) in order to improve the viewing experience for a viewer. Types of adjustment possible include moving the images within their display layer or to an alternative display layer or altering their visual properties (such as colour, brightness, contrast etc).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pure Depth Limited
    Inventors: Gabriel Damon Engel, David John Ferguson, Hamish John Ogilvie MacLeod, Bruce David Seymour