Patents by Inventor Frank DeSimone
Frank DeSimone 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: 10769850Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for updating a polygonal mesh representation of a model are provided. A model comprises a set of topologies, and a meshing state is maintained for each topology of the set of topologies. The meshing state indicates, for a given topology, whether a polygonal mesh exists and is valid. A change made to the model is determined, where the change comprises a modification to a geometry of the model or a modification to mesh settings of a polygonal mesh representation of the model. One or more topologies of the set of topologies that are affected by the change are determined, and the meshing state for the affected one or more topologies is updated. Based on the one or more updated meshing states, a set of meshing operations needed to bring the polygonal mesh representation of the model up-to-date is determined.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Ansys, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Vivek J. Joshi, Joseph Borella, John Svitek, Mukesh Bauskar, James West, Jitendra Kulkarni
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Patent number: 8808094Abstract: A top box wheel assembly and method are disclosed wherein a flat panel display is mounted on a rectangular shaped cabinet top box structure and a circular bezel structure overlays the flat panel display such that a wheel-shaped display area is provided. The circular bezel structure also is shown to include a rectangular cutout base to also provide a rectangular-shaped display area. The circular bezel structure is further shown to include a circular pattern of LEDs which may be operated synchronously or quasi-synchronously with the wheel-shaped display area on which a rotating wheel may be displayed together with an indicator.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Travis Bussey, Brandon Fish, Joel Shively, Clint Owen, JP Cody
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Patent number: 8330775Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to merging and splitting intersecting geometry-only solids and surfaces in an intuitive manner. One embodiment is a method of merging and cutting geometry-only format CAD objects without related history information, using a single geometry modification tool and interface. In response to receiving a group selection from the user, of a plurality of CAD objects, the method infers a merge operation and automatically merges the plurality of CAD objects into a single merged CAD object. In response to receiving an individual selection from the user of a CAD object, the geometry modification tool enters a merged state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a merger operation, or alternatively, enters a cut state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a cut operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Spaceclaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Constantin Sevici, Ken Mental
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Publication number: 20120236028Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to merging and splitting intersecting geometry-only solids and surfaces in an intuitive manner. One embodiment is a method of merging and cutting geometry-only format CAD objects without related history information, using a single geometry modification tool and interface. In response to receiving a group selection from the user, of a plurality of CAD objects, the method infers a merge operation and automatically merges the plurality of CAD objects into a single merged CAD object. In response to receiving an individual selection from the user of a CAD object, the geometry modification tool enters a merged state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a merger operation, or alternatively, enters a cut state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a cut operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: SPACECLAIM CORPORATIONInventors: Frank DESIMONE, Constantin SEVICI, Ken MENTAL
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Patent number: 8253726Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise methods and systems for modifying the geometry data of a CAD object through modification of an arbitrary cross section, the CAD object being stored within a computer aided design modeling system. The method includes receiving, from a user the position and orientation of a cross section plane, the cross section plane being arbitrarily positioned relative to the orientation of a CAD object, and wherein the arbitrarily positioned and oriented plane is intersecting the CAD object. The CAD system generates a user modifiable two dimensional cross section from the intersection of the cross section plane and the CAD object, the cross section having a plurality user modifiable control elements. Changes to the control elements are correspondingly made to the cross section plane and the CAD object.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: SpaceClaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Blake Courter, David Taylor, Max Eskin, Daniel Dean
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Patent number: 8207990Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to merging and splitting intersecting geometry-only solids and surfaces in an intuitive manner. One embodiment is a method of merging and cutting geometry-only format CAD objects without related history information, using a single geometry modification tool and interface. In response to receiving a group selection from the user, of a plurality of CAD objects, the method infers a merge operation and automatically merges the plurality of CAD objects into a single merged CAD object. In response to receiving an individual selection from the user of a CAD object, the geometry modification tool enters a merged state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a merger operation, or alternatively, enters a cut state when the subsequent second selection from the user is selected in a manner indicating a cut operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: SpaceClaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Constantin Sevici, Ken Mental
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Publication number: 20120122545Abstract: A wagering game, gaming machine, gaming network, and associated methods are disclosed including a dynamic wheel wherein a wheel game includes re-programming the wheel display and associated awards during successive plays. The dynamic wheel may be displayed in a wheel display area of a flat panel display device. The wheel display area along with other display areas may be defined by a bezel positioned over the display surface of the flat panel display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Brian A. Watkins, Clint Owen, Frank DeSimone, Jp Cody
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Publication number: 20120122571Abstract: A top box wheel assembly and method are disclosed wherein a flat panel display is mounted on a rectangular shaped cabinet top box structure and a circular bezel structure overlays the flat panel display such that a wheel-shaped display area is provided. The circular bezel structure also is shown to include a rectangular cutout base to also provide a rectangular-shaped display area. The circular bezel structure is further shown to include a circular pattern of LEDs which may be operated synchronously or quasi-synchronously with the wheel-shaped display area on which a rotating wheel may be displayed together with an indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Travis Bussey, Brandon Fish, Joel Shively, Clint Owen, JP Cody
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Patent number: 7969435Abstract: A three-dimensional object modeling tool is described that can derive the 2D cross sections of one or more lofted or unlofted surfaces, allowing those surfaces to be modified instantly. The modeling tool (loft tool) includes sub-tools for selecting a surface, moving a 2D section, editing a 2D section, creating a 2D section, and removing a 2D section. By analysis of the selected lofted surface and its faces, the loft tool can derive an appropriate number of 2D cross section to present to the user for manipulation. When deriving the 2D cross section the modeling tool operates by simplifying the curves making up the lofted surface, and from these can generate 2D cross section that can be easily manipulated and used to instantly update the lofted surface and redisplay it for further user modification.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: SpaceClaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Daniel Dean, Dima Feinhaus
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Systems and methods for using a single tool for the creation and modification of solids and surfaces
Patent number: 7830377Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and editing 3D solids and surfaces in an intuitive manner are described. A single tool infers the most-likely correct action based on its context to a particular geometry case. The single modification tool predicts a user's intended modification, and performs the predicted modification without recording related history information. The method includes receiving a selection of the at least one CAD object. The method also includes the tool automatically predicting the user's intended type of modification to the at least one CAD object based on the type of the at least one CAD object and the at least one CAD object's relationships with the geometry of at least one surrounding CAD object. The tool can performing multiple types of modifications, and the modification is selected from the multiple types of modifications, without explicit commands from the user directing the type of modification to be performed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: SpaceClaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank Desimone, Daniel Dean -
Systems and methods for using a single tool for the creation and modification of solids and surfaces
Patent number: 7733340Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and editing 3D solids and surfaces in an intuitive manner are described. A single tool infers the most-likely correct action based on its context to a particular geometry case. The tool predicts a user's intended modification, and performs the predicted modification without recording related history information. The method includes receiving a selection of at least one CAD object. The method also includes the tool automatically predicting the user's intended type of modification to the at least one CAD object based on the type of the at least one CAD object and the at least one CAD object's relationships with the geometry of at least one surrounding (or related) CAD object. The tool can perform multiple types of modifications, and the modification is selected from the multiple types of modifications, without explicit commands from the user directing the type of modification.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Spaceclaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank Desimone, Daniel Dean -
Patent number: 7639267Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise methods and systems for modifying the geometry data of a CAD object through modification of an arbitrary cross section, the CAD object being stored within a computer aided design modeling system. The method includes receiving, from a user the position and orientation of a cross section plane, the cross section plane being arbitrarily positioned relative to the orientation of a CAD object, and wherein the arbitrarily positioned and oriented plane is intersecting the CAD object. The CAD system generates a user modifiable two dimensional cross section from the intersection of the cross section plane and the CAD object, the cross section having a plurality user modifiable control elements. Changes to the control elements are correspondingly made to the cross section plane and the CAD object.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Spaceclaim Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Frank Desimone, Blake Courter, David Taylor, Max Eskin, Daniel Dean
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Patent number: 7034983Abstract: A spatial light modulator apparatus for an optical microscope system including an optical head with a mounting flange for mounting the optical head to a port of the microscope, a DMD for generating a pattern image of light, a light source mount for receiving a source of illumination, and one or more optical elements for directing light from the source of illumination to the DMD and to direct the pattern image generated by the DMD to the microscope. A DMD controller has a digital input and is connected to the DMD for driving the individual micromirrors of the DMD to generate the pattern image. A pattern generation subsystem is configured to output pattern image data and a digital interface is connected between the digital input of the DMD controller and the pattern generation subsystem, the digital interface configured to provide a digital drive signal to the DMD controller corresponding to the pattern image data.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Imaginative Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Frank DeSimone, Bruce Crary
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Patent number: 6972892Abstract: A spatial light modulator apparatus for an optical microscope system including an optical head with a mounting flange for mounting the optical head to a port of the microscope, a DMD for generating a pattern image of light, a light source mount for receiving a source of illumination, and one or more optical elements for directing light from the source of illumination to the DMD and to direct the pattern image generated by the DMD to the microscope. A DMD controller has a digital input and is connected to the DMD for driving the individual micromirrors of the DMD to generate the pattern image. A pattern generation subsystem is configured to output pattern image data and a digital interface is connected between the digital input of the DMD controller and the pattern generation subsystem, the digital interface configured to provide a digital drive signal to the DMD controller corresponding to the pattern image data.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Imaginative Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Frank DeSimone, Bruce Crary
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Patent number: 6885492Abstract: A spatial light modulator apparatus for an optical microscope system including an optical head with a mounting flange for mounting the optical head to a port of the microscope, a DMD for generating a pattern image of light, a light source mount for receiving a source of illumination, and one or more optical elements for directing light from the source of illumination to the DMD and to direct the pattern image generated by the DMD to the microscope. A DMD controller has a digital input and is connected to the DMD for driving the individual micromirrors of the DMD to generate the pattern image. A pattern generation subsystem is configured to output pattern image data and a digital interface is connected between the digital input of the DMD controller and the pattern generation subsystem, the digital interface configured to provide a digital drive signal to the DMD controller corresponding to the pattern image data.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Imaginative Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Frank DeSimone, Bruce Crary
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Patent number: D665033Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Travis Bussey, Brandon Fish, Clint Owen
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Patent number: D665853Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Travis Bussey, Brandon Fish, Clint Owen
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Patent number: D673620Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Bradley W. Johnson, Travis Bussey, Juan Salazar, Clint Owen, Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Leroy H. Gutknecht
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Patent number: D673621Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Bradley W. Johnson, Travis Bussey, Juan Salazar, Clint Owen, Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Leroy H. Gutknecht
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Patent number: D681129Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.Inventors: Frank DeSimone, Michael Kolodziej, Travis Bussey, Brandon Fish, Clint Owen