Patents by Inventor Este-Lela F. Curless

Este-Lela F. Curless 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).

  • System and method of generating light maps
    Patent number: 9098939
    Abstract: A method and system for generating light maps for use with an out the window, or a night vision goggles display utilizes inputs from a variety of different geographical and structural data sources. These data sources are then used to determine the locations of structures, roads, and areas of interest within a selected land area. Realistic light maps can then be created quickly and automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott S. Hulet, Stephen A. Curless, Este-Lela F. Curless, John J. Burky
  • System and method of generating light maps
    Publication number: 20080158244
    Abstract: A method and system for generating light maps for use with an out the window, or a night vision goggles display utilizes inputs from a variety of different geographical and structural data sources. These data sources are then used to determine the locations of structures, roads, and areas of interest within a selected land area. Realistic light maps can then be created quickly and automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Scott S. Hulet, Stephen A. Curless, Este-Lela F. Curless, John J. Burky