Patents by Inventor David Norris Kenwright

David Norris Kenwright 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 proximity-responsive display materials
    Patent number: 7868778
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for causing a printed display (poster, placard or promotional flier) to become interactive when a person points to part of the display. Behind the display a customized layout of capacitive proximity sensors printed with conductive inks on to a low-cost disposable, replaceable substrate (paper, plastic, cardboard) in alignment with visually significant features of the display is connected to proximity-sensing circuitry. Audio-visual or multimedia responses using pre-recorded or synthesized information are reproduced in event of a selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: David Norris Kenwright
  • Apparatus and Method for Proximity-Responsive Display Materials
    Publication number: 20080238706
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for causing a printed display (poster, placard or promotional flier) to become interactive when a person points to part of the display. Behind the display a customised layout of capacitative proximity sensors printed with conductive inks on to a low-cost disposable, replaceable substrate (paper, plastic, cardboard) in alignment with visually significant features of the display is connected to proximity-sensing circuitry. Audio-visual or multimedia responses using pre-recorded or synthesised information are reproduced in event of a selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: David Norris Kenwright