Patents by Inventor Douglas L. Roorda

Douglas L. Roorda 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, system and method for tracking subject with still or video camera
    Patent number: 10536671
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for controlling camera aiming and operation through a convenient and intuitive interface using correlative touch and feel, which allows a camera operator to primarily pay attention to a game or event, while simultaneously controlling a still or video camera in three control dimensions, with a high degree of accuracy or quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Douglas L. Roorda
  • Apparatus, system and method for tracking subject with still or video camera
    Patent number: 9363441
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for controlling camera aiming and operation through a convenient and intuitive interface using correlative touch and feel, which allows a camera operator to primarily pay attention to a game or event, while simultaneously controlling a still or video camera in three control dimensions, with a high degree of accuracy or quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Douglas L. Roorda