Patents by Inventor David M. Bloom

David M. Bloom 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: 20240348960
    Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Edward Siahaan, Daniel R. Bloom, Lee M. Panecki, Phillip Qian, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene A. Whang, David H. Narajowski, Scott Y. Oshita, Dustin A. Hatfield, Zachary G. Segraves, Sean J. Docherty
  • Patent number: 12099672
    Abstract: An electronic device with a first off-display input region detects a first portion of an input on the input region. In response to the first portion of the input: when the first portion of the input meets first criteria without a characteristic intensity of the first input increasing above a first intensity threshold, the electronic device provides a first output that indicates a current state of a first attribute of the electronic device without altering the first attribute. The electronic device detects a second portion of the input. In response to the second portion of the input: if the second portion of the first input meets second criteria that require the characteristic intensity of the input increases above the first intensity threshold, the electronic device performs a first operation that alters the first attribute of the electronic device; and otherwise, the electronic device forgoes performing the first operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Brian T. Gleeson, Brigit E. Lamberson, Camille Moussette, Madeleine S. Cordier, Megan A. McClain, Michael J. Beyhs, Thayne M. Miller, Jacob L. Matlick, Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux, David H. Bloom, Miao He, Peter C. Tsoi
  • Publication number: 20240295959
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display. The electronic device detects an input along a device edge. In response to detecting the input and in accordance with a determination that the input meets one or more criteria and is detected at a first input location, the device displays a user interface at a first display location on the display that corresponds to the first input location. In response to detecting the input and in accordance with a determination that the input meets the one or more criteria and is detected at a second input location, the device displays the user interface at a second display location on the display that corresponds to the second input location. While the user interface is displayed, the device detects another input and, in response, the device adjusts a parameter for a function represented in the user interface in accordance with the other input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Gemma A. Roper, David H. Bloom, Benjamin G. Jackson, Steven J. Taylor, Megan M. Sapp, Samuel L. Iglesias
  • Patent number: 11280872
    Abstract: A location tracking system using encoded light beams emitted from a stationary beacon and a receiver mounted onto an object within a three-dimensional (3D) space within the field of view of the stationary beacon. The receiver receives and processes the encoded light beams from two or more stationary beacons. The receiver is configured to decode information from the received light beams and to calculate the position of the object within the 3D space over a span of several meters, with resolution in the range of a few mm or cm. The receiver location is calculated as a single point at the intersection of three light beam or angular planes. A typical configuration of one-dimensional array beacon consists of a plurality of light sources mounted on a cylindrical curved surface of a particular radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: SEE XYZ., INC.
    Inventors: Asif Godil, David M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 9389069
    Abstract: Compact 3D depth capture systems are based on a 3D system driver/interface, a 3D system camera, and a 3D system projector. The systems are compatible with integration in to mobile electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 9316826
    Abstract: Brightness-by-column grayscale and spatial ?-? modulation grayscale allow grayscale patterns to be produced using a binary spatial light modulator as fast as the bright/dark switching speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Publication number: 20160033758
    Abstract: Brightness-by-column grayscale and spatial ?-? modulation grayscale allow grayscale patterns to be produced using a binary spatial light modulator as fast as the bright/dark switching speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Bloom, Matthew A. Leone
  • Patent number: 9175957
    Abstract: Brightness-by-column grayscale and spatial ?-? modulation grayscale allow grayscale patterns to be produced using a binary spatial light modulator as fast as the bright/dark switching speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Publication number: 20150281671
    Abstract: Compact 3D depth capture systems are based on a 3D system driver/interface, a 3D system camera, and a 3D system projector. The systems are compatible with integration in to mobile electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 9036243
    Abstract: On/off digital drive signals are used to create arbitrary spatial and temporal ribbon movement patterns in MEMS ribbon arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 8970676
    Abstract: A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Alces Technology
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 8970827
    Abstract: A fast spatial light modulator based on a linear MEMS ribbon array enables a depth capture system to operate in structured light and time-of-flight modes. Time-of-flight depth information may be used to phase unwrap structured light depth information. Combined structured light and time-of-flight systems offer precise depth resolution over a wide range of distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 8947509
    Abstract: A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Publication number: 20140210948
    Abstract: A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Bloom, Matthew A. Leone
  • Publication number: 20140211193
    Abstract: A fast spatial light modulator based on a linear MEMS ribbon array enables a depth capture system to operate in structured light and time-of-flight modes. Time-of-flight depth information may be used to phase unwrap structured light depth information. Combined structured light and time-of-flight systems offer precise depth resolution over a wide range of distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Bloom, Matthew A. Leone
  • Publication number: 20140204180
    Abstract: A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Bloom, Matthew A. Leone
  • Publication number: 20140168750
    Abstract: On/off digital drive signals are used to create arbitrary spatial and temporal ribbon movement patterns in MEMS ribbon arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Bloom, Matthew A. Leone
  • Patent number: 8730557
    Abstract: A series bias voltage increases the sensitivity of a MEMS ribbon to control signal voltages. This effect is obtained because of the nonlinear dependence of ribbon deflection on applied voltage. The resulting low-voltage operation of MEMS ribbons makes them more compatible with high speed electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Alces Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Patent number: 8723923
    Abstract: A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Alces Technology
    Inventors: David M Bloom, Matthew A Leone
  • Publication number: 20140085426
    Abstract: Structured light systems are based on temporally modulated light sources and static spatial light modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: ALCES TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew A Leone, David M Bloom