Patents by Inventor Dominic Saul Mallinson
Dominic Saul Mallinson 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).
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Patent number: 11703947Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20220374077Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 11416073Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20210373661Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 11099645Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20200201432Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 10650533Abstract: A method for tracking eye movement is provided. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a first measurement from a first sensor configured to detect a gaze location, determining an initial gaze location based at least on the first measurement, receiving at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction measurement from a second sensor, and determining an estimated gaze location based at least on the initial gaze location and the at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each store one or more computer programs.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Dominic Saul Mallinson, Eric James Larsen, Jeffrey Roger Stafford
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Patent number: 10585475Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 10357709Abstract: An arena includes a porous surface through which an airflow is output, thereby providing lift for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to push the UAV away from the porous surface. The airflow may also provide thrust to push the UAV in a direction that is parallel to the porous surface. The UAV may include one or more propellers that can provide lift, thrust, or both to the UAV. The airflow may be modified over a duration of time to modify lift or thrust to the UAV. The airflow may be modified based on regions of the arena to modify lift or thrust in different regions of the arena. The arena may include a scoreboard to display a score that may be modified as a result of actions undertaken by the UAV. Two or more UAVs may be used to play a game via the arena.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 10336469Abstract: An arena includes a porous surface through which an airflow is output, thereby providing lift for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to push the UAV away from the porous surface. The airflow may also provide thrust to push the UAV in a direction that is parallel to the porous surface. The UAV may include one or more propellers that can provide lift, thrust, or both to the UAV. The airflow may be modified over a duration of time to modify lift or thrust to the UAV. The airflow may be modified based on regions of the arena to modify lift or thrust in different regions of the arena. The arena may include a scoreboard to display a score that may be modified as a result of actions undertaken by the UAV. Two or more UAVs may be used to play a game via the arena.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20180342066Abstract: A method for tracking eye movement is provided. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a first measurement from a first sensor configured to detect a gaze location, determining an initial gaze location based at least on the first measurement, receiving at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction measurement from a second sensor, and determining an estimated gaze location based at least on the initial gaze location and the at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each store one or more computer programs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Dominic Saul Mallinson, Eric James Larsen, Jeffrey Roger Stafford
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Patent number: 10043281Abstract: A method for tracking eye movement is provided. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a first measurement from a first sensor configured to detect a gaze location, determining an initial gaze location based at least on the first measurement, receiving at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction measurement from a second sensor, and determining an estimated gaze location based at least on the initial gaze location and the at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each store one or more computer programs.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Dominic Saul Mallinson, Eric James Larsen, Jeffrey Roger Stafford
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Publication number: 20180136722Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20180093171Abstract: An arena includes a porous surface through which an airflow is output, thereby providing lift for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to push the UAV away from the porous surface. The airflow may also provide thrust to push the UAV in a direction that is parallel to the porous surface. The UAV may include one or more propellers that can provide lift, thrust, or both to the UAV. The airflow may be modified over a duration of time to modify lift or thrust to the UAV. The airflow may be modified based on regions of the arena to modify lift or thrust in different regions of the arena. The arena may include a scoreboard to display a score that may be modified as a result of actions undertaken by the UAV. Two or more UAVs may be used to play a game via the arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20180093781Abstract: An arena includes a porous surface through which an airflow is output, thereby providing lift for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to push the UAV away from the porous surface. The airflow may also provide thrust to push the UAV in a direction that is parallel to the porous surface. The UAV may include one or more propellers that can provide lift, thrust, or both to the UAV. The airflow may be modified over a duration of time to modify lift or thrust to the UAV. The airflow may be modified based on regions of the arena to modify lift or thrust in different regions of the arena. The arena may include a scoreboard to display a score that may be modified as a result of actions undertaken by the UAV. Two or more UAVs may be used to play a game via the arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 9857871Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20170068312Abstract: A method for rendering computer graphics based on saccade detection is provided. One embodiment of the method includes rendering a computer simulated scene for display to a user, detecting an onset of a saccade that causes saccadic masking in an eye movement of the user viewing the computer simulated scene, and reducing a computing resource used for rendering frames of the computer simulated scene during at least a portion of a duration of the saccade. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each storing one or more computer programs are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Publication number: 20160364881Abstract: A method for tracking eye movement is provided. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a first measurement from a first sensor configured to detect a gaze location, determining an initial gaze location based at least on the first measurement, receiving at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction measurement from a second sensor, and determining an estimated gaze location based at least on the initial gaze location and the at least one of eye motion amplitude and eye motion direction. Systems perform similar steps, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each store one or more computer programs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Dominic Saul Mallinson, Eric James Larsen, Jeffrey Roger Stafford
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Patent number: 8752199Abstract: A method for use in playing content that is made up of data includes establishing in a device a physical media storing a first portion of the data making up the content, receiving a streamed second portion of the data making up the content, wherein the second portion of the data includes essential information for reconstructing the content from the first portion of the data, and playing the content by combining the first portion of the data with the second portion of the data to correctly reconstruct the content. A method for use in enhancing security of content that is made up of data includes removing information from the data making up the content that is essential for playing the content.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson
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Patent number: 8739304Abstract: A method for use in providing content that is made up of data includes providing a first portion of the data making up the content to a user, and making available for a limited amount of time an ability to stream a second portion of the data making up the content to a device having the first portion of the data. The second portion of the data includes essential information for reconstructing the content from the first portion of the data. Also disclosed are a storage medium storing a computer program for causing a processor based system to assist with providing content, and a system for use in providing content.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Dominic Saul Mallinson