Patents by Inventor David L. Patton

David L. Patton 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).

  • Apparatus and method for marking multiple colors on a contoured surface having a complex topography
    Patent number: 6578276
    Abstract: Apparatus for marking a contoured surface having complex topography and preferably with multiple color marking. The apparatus comprises a movable marker for marking the surface and a sensor disposed in sensing relationship to the surface for sensing contour of the surface. A controller interconnecting the marker and the sensor is also provided for actuating the marker and for controllably moving the marker relative to the surface in response to the contour sensed by the sensor, so that the marker follows the contour of the surface at a predetermined distance therefrom and marks the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, John R. Fredlund
  • Method for determining attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication dosage and for monitoring the effects of (ADHD) medication
    Publication number: 20030100844
    Abstract: A method for determining the appropriate dosage of a medication to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in an individual who has ADHD comprising: sampling the peripheral skin temperature of a human subject during a predetermined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data; analyzing the sampled peripheral skin temperature data for a pre-selected parameter to determine whether the pre-selected parameter has a value indicative of ADHD; and determining the proper dosage of a medication to treat ADHD based upon the determined value of the pre-selected parameter. At a time subsequent to administering the dosage, it is determined if a previously administered dosage of a medication is effective at removing the effects of ADHD as measured by this pre-selected parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paige Miller, David L. Patton, Richard N. Blazey
  • Technique for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    Patent number: 6565518
    Abstract: A method for determining a threshold value of a parameter used to determine whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The method includes: providing a group of individuals a segment of which is known to have ADHD and a segment of which is known to be normal and not have ADHD; testing each individual in the group by sampling the peripheral skin temperature of the individual during a pre-determined time interval when the individual is in an inactive state to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data, and analyzing the sampled peripheral skin data to produce a parameter value for that individual. The method further includes: processing the individual parameter values for all of the members of the group to determine a threshold parameter value which is acceptable for determining whether or not an individual has ADHD when tested by the testing procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard N. Blazey, Peter A. Parks, David L. Patton, Paige Miller
  • Digital analog recording using near field optical imaging
    Publication number: 20030081300
    Abstract: A data storage device and method of making the storage device wherein a digital and analog image may be stored thereon. The storage device includes a photosensitive layer capable of retaining an optical image thereon, which may be written in a digital format that can also be read digitally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John P. Spoonhower, David L. Patton
  • Using image modification and temperature biofeedback to diagnose and treat ADHD
    Publication number: 20030070685
    Abstract: A method of reducing the symptoms of an individual having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comprising: displaying an image, having a level of obscuration, to an individual with the symptoms of ADHD; sampling the peripheral skin temperature of said individual to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data; and reducing the level of obscuration of said image as a function of said sampled peripheral skin temperature data in order to minimize said symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Richard N. Blazey, Peter A. Parks
  • Reducing noise in a technique for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    Patent number: 6527730
    Abstract: A method of determining whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comprising: sampling the peripheral skin temperature of a human subject during a predetermined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide a sampled peripheral skin temperature signal containing noise: modulating said sampled peripheral skin temperature signal containing noise with a known reference signal to produce a modulated signal; inputting said modulated signal and said known reference signal to a lock-in amplifier to produce a sampled peripheral skin temperature signal free of said noise; and analyzing the sampled peripheral skin temperature signal for a pre-selected parameter to determine whether said predetermined parameter has a value indicative of ADHD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard N. Blazey, David L. Patton, Peter A. Parks
  • Authenticatable image with an embedded image having a discernible physical characteristic with improved security feature
    Publication number: 20030035564
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for printing an authenticatable image having an embedded image into a receiver having a discernible physical characteristic, such that the printed image can be used to authenticate the receiver includes scanning the receiver to produce information related to the discernible physical characteristic of the receiver, and providing a carrier which includes information related to the scanned receiver discernible physical characteristic. The method also includes combining the carrier with an input image to form the authenticatable image having the embedded image, and printing the authenticatable image having the embedded image onto the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Chris W. Honsinger, David L. Patton
  • Authentic document and method of making
    Publication number: 20030035147
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for printing an authenticatable image having an embedded image into a receiver having a discernible physical characteristic, such that the printed image can be used to authenticate the receiver which includes scanning the receiver to produce information related to the discernible physical characteristic of the receiver, and providing a carrier which includes information related to the scanned receiver discernible physical characteristic. The method also includes combining the carrier with an input image to form the authenticatable image having the embedded image, and printing the authenticatable image having the embedded image onto the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Chris W. Honsinger, Robert C. Bryant
  • Authentic document and method of making
    Publication number: 20030035148
    Abstract: A media that is used for making an authenticable original document and a method for making the document. The media has an area on which a custom three dimensional physical indicia identifier can be formed thereon by a user. The area of the media is made of a material such that when the three dimensional physical indicia is digitally scanned a unique digital file is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Chris W. Honsinger, William C. Archie, Robert C. Bryant
  • Method for determining attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication dosage and for monitoring the effects of (ADHD) medication
    Patent number: 6520921
    Abstract: A method for determining the appropriate dosage of a medication to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in an individual who has ADHD comprising: sampling the peripheral skin temperature of a human subject during a predetermined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data; analyzing the sampled peripheral skin temperature data for a pre-selected parameter to determine whether the pre-selected parameter has a value indicative of ADHD; and determining the proper dosage of a medication to treat ADHD based upon the determined value of the pre-selected parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Paige Miller, Richard N. Blazey
  • Management of physiological and psychological state of an individual using images portable biosensor device
    Patent number: 6520905
    Abstract: A method of classifying an individual's personal preference for an image, comprising: viewing an image for a period of time; and ranking the image on a scale extending between a “detached” feeling and an “attached” feeling, where “detached” is a feeling of not being able to personally connect to the object or situation depicted in the image, and “attached” is a feeling of a personal connection to the object or situation depicted in their image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Swatee N. Surve, Girish V. Prabhu, Elena A. Fedorovskaya, David L. Patton, John R. Fredlund, Cecelia M. Horwitz, Jose M. Mir
  • Intelligent toy with internet connection capability
    Publication number: 20030027636
    Abstract: A system, method and computer software product for controlling the operation of a device in accordance with a user's personal profile or local environment. The device is designed for interaction with a user based on the personal or an environment profile and includes a wireless communication device for communicating with a computer. The computer providing instructions to the device for controlling the operation of the device based on gathered data and in response to a stored user's personal profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Edward Covannon, David L. Patton, Thomas M. Stephany, Kathryn K. Nass
  • Technique for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    Publication number: 20030028121
    Abstract: A method for determining a threshold value of a parameter used to determine whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comprising: providing a group of individuals a segment of which is known to have ADHD and a segment of which is known to be normal and not have ADHD; testing each individual in the group by sampling the peripheral skin temperature of the individual during a pre-determined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide sampled peripheral skin temperature data, and analyzing the sampled peripheral skin data to produce a parameter value for that individual; and processing the individual parameter values for all of the members of the group to determine a threshold parameter value which is acceptable for determining whether or not an individual has ADHD when tested by said testing procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard N. Blazey, Peter A. Parks, David L. Patton, Paige Miller
  • ADHD detection by eye saccades
    Publication number: 20030028081
    Abstract: A method of determining whether an individual has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder comprising: sampling the eye movement of a human subject during a predetermined time interval when the subject is in an inactive state to provide sampled eye movement data; and analyzing the sampled eye movement data for a pre-selected parameter, to determine whether said pre-selected parameter has a value indicative of ADHD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard N. Blazey, David L. Patton, Peter A. Parks
  • Authentication using near-field optical imaging
    Publication number: 20030025318
    Abstract: A discrete micro particle having a micro image, a method of making discrete micro particles and use in authentication of products. The micro images are printed on a photo sensitive layer on a media and the media is ground into small discrete particles on which the micro images can be viewed for verification of the authenticity of a product on which the micro particles have been placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, John P. Spoonhower
  • Authentication using near-field optical imaging
    Publication number: 20030025319
    Abstract: A discrete micro continuous tone image provided on a photosensitive media, a product containing the micro discrete continuous tone image, and a method of making same. The micro discrete continuous tone image can be formed using near field optics which results in forming images of about 20 microns in size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, John P. Spoonhower
  • Method and system for building a family tree
    Publication number: 20030014422
    Abstract: A method, system and computer software product for gathering information relevant to the creation of a family tree. Searching of multiple databases is done through a communication network for obtaining relevant information and assessing the probability that the newly identified individual is related to the original individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Notargiacomo, David L. Patton, Frank Pincelli
  • MANAGEMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE OF AN INDIVIDUAL USING IMAGES CONGNITIVE ANALYZER
    Publication number: 20030009078
    Abstract: A method of classifying an individual's personal preference for an on a scale extending viewing an image for a period of time; and ranking the image on a scale extending between a “detached” feeling and an “attached” feeling, where “detached” is a feeling of not being able to personally connect to the object or situation depicted in the image, and “attached” is a feeling of a personal connection to the object of situation depicted in their image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: ELENA A. FEDOROVSKAYA, GIRISH V. PRABHU, DAVID L. PATTON, JOHN R. FREDLUND, CECELIA M. HORWITZ, JOSE M. MIR
  • Method and system for capturing memories of deceased individuals
    Publication number: 20030009461
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer software product for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual. An electronic storage memory database is provided having controls for allowing selective entry of information into said database with respect to said selected individual. Individuals can be pre-authorization for accessing said database for viewing or entering of data into the database with respect to a deceased individual. Also a gatekeeper can be designated for providing editorial control over entry of said data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard C. Notargiacomo, David L. Patton, Frank Pincelli
  • Modification of receiver surface to reject stamp cancellation information
    Patent number: 6503329
    Abstract: An official postal product, and a method and apparatus for making the official postal product. The official postal product includes a first image area having an official postal indicia a second image area having a personal image. A protective coating is placed over the second image area such that official cancellation mark placed over the second area will not permanently adhere to the personal image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Frank Pincelli, H. Mark Delman