Patents by Inventor Garrett Stettler

Garrett Stettler 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).

  • Systems, methods, and computer readable storage devices for controlling an appearance of a surface using sound waves
    Patent number: 10535255
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source configured to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes particles to move to modify an appearance of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Pratt, Ari Craine, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AN APPEARANCE OF A SURFACE USING SOUND WAVES
    Publication number: 20190295406
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source configured to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes particles to move to modify an appearance of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. PRATT, Ari CRAINE, Garrett STETTLER, Marc Andrew SULLIVAN
  • Systems, methods, and computer readable storage devices for controlling an appearance of a surface using sound waves
    Patent number: 10373485
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source controlled by a controller to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles to move to modify an opacity of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Pratt, Ari Craine, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AN APPEARANCE OF A SURFACE USING SOUND WAVES
    Publication number: 20190051149
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source controlled by a controller to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles to move to modify an opacity of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. PRATT, Ari CRAINE, Garrett STETTLER, Marc Andrew SULLIVAN
  • Systems, methods, and computer readable storage devices for controlling an appearance of a surface using sound waves
    Patent number: 10134273
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source controlled by a controller to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles within a region proximate the surface to move to achieve a desired appearance with respect to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Pratt, Ari Craine, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AN APPEARANCE OF A SURFACE USING SOUND WAVES
    Publication number: 20180174442
    Abstract: An ultrasonic source controlled by a controller to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain one or more reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface. The ultrasonic source receives one or more control signals based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined. Further, the ultrasonic source emits one or more ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the one or more control signals. The one or more ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles within a region proximate the surface to move to achieve a desired appearance with respect to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. PRATT, Ari CRAINE, Garrett STETTLER, Marc Andrew SULLIVAN
  • Systems, methods, and computer readable storage devices for controlling an appearance of a surface using sound waves
    Patent number: 9928731
    Abstract: A controller controls an ultrasonic source to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface, receive control signals from the controller, based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined, and emit ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the control signals. The ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles within a region proximate the surface to move to achieve a desired appearance with respect to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Pratt, Ari Craine, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AN APPEARANCE OF A SURFACE USING SOUND WAVES
    Publication number: 20170162038
    Abstract: A controller controls an ultrasonic source to cause the ultrasonic source to emit one or more sound pulses in a direction of a surface in order to obtain reflected sound pulses that are used to determine one or more properties of the surface, receive control signals from the controller, based on the one or more properties of the surface that are determined, and emit ultrasonic sound waves in the direction of the surface based upon the control signals. The ultrasonic sound waves exert a force which causes visible particles within a region proximate the surface to move to achieve a desired appearance with respect to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. PRATT, Ari CRAINE, Garrett STETTLER, Marc Andrew SULLIVAN
  • Systems, methods, and computer readable storage devices for controlling an appearance of a surface using sound waves
    Patent number: 9620006
    Abstract: The emission of variable ultrasonic sound waves from a plurality of sound sources is controlled based on controlled signals generated by a controller. The plurality of sound sources emit ultrasonic waves towards a surface based on the control signals, creating a force which causes particles within a region proximate the surface to move in a desired manner with respect to the surface. The movement of the particles with respect to the surface changes the appearance of the surface. In this manner, the appearance of the surface may be changed in a desired manner to suit needs for home automation and security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Pratt, Ari Craine, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan
  • Systems, Methods, and Computer Readable Storage Devices for Controlling an Appearance of a Surface using Sound Waves
    Publication number: 20160148502
    Abstract: The emission of variable ultrasonic sound waves from a plurality of sound sources is controlled based on controlled signals generated by a controller. The plurality of sound sources emit ultrasonic waves towards a surface based on the control signals, creating a force which causes particles within a region proximate the surface to move in a desired manner with respect to the surface. The movement of the particles with respect to the surface changes the appearance of the surface. In this manner, the appearance of the surface may be changed in a desired manner to suit needs for home automation and security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. PRATT, Ari CRAINE, Garrett Stettler, Marc Andrew Sullivan