Patents by Inventor Greg Ward

Greg Ward 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119915
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Greg WARD
  • Publication number: 20230408457
    Abstract: A system and method for separating the functions of a liquid chromatography (LC) system into physically separate systems that allow for a more versatile LC system, wherein an LC device provides a liquid solvent, a sample, and a pump and injector that pushes the sample in the solvent to an output port, and provides an attachable module containing a module input port, a column, and a heating unit on the column, with the module providing either transparent, non-transparent columns, or a combination of both, and the system providing an on-column detector within the module, or flow cell detectors in the module, the LC device or external to the module and the LC device, and attaching the module to the LC device using a high pressure compression connection that enables the sample in the solvent to be pumped through the column to at least one detector in order to separate, identify and quantify substances in the sample and transmit results from the at least one detector to a computing system for collection and analys
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Greg Ward, Elisabeth Gates, Paul B. Farnsworth, Matthew Morse, Milton L. Lee
  • Patent number: 11783796
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Faurecia IRYStec Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20230107509
    Abstract: A method and system for color mapping digital visual content for improved viewing by a color vision deficient observer includes receiving the digital visual content to be color mapped, clustering color values of the digital visual content into a plurality of color clusters, assigning each color cluster to a respective one of a set of target color values in which the set of target color values have increased visual distinguishability for the color vision deficient observer; and for each color cluster, mapping the color values of the color cluster to the target color value, thereby generating a color-mapped digital visual content. One or more regions of interest of the content can be identified and the color mapping may be applied onto to those regions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Greg WARD, Tara AKHAVAN, Hyunjin YOO, Mina RAFI NAZARI
  • Patent number: 11594197
    Abstract: A method for processing an input image having an initial gamut to a targeted image having a wider gamut for display on a wide-gamut display includes determining a set of color scaling factors based on different parameters including one or more user-related characteristics of a user and the available gamut of the wide-gamut display device, applying a gamut-mapping to the input image based on the available gamut to generate a gamut-mapped image and applying the set of color scaling factors to the gamut-mapped image to generate the targeted image. A user device having a wide-gamut display device also includes an image processing module configured for performing the method for processing the input image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Faurecia IRYStec Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Ward, Tara Akhavan, Afsoon Soudi, Hyunjin Yoo
  • Patent number: 11508099
    Abstract: A method and system for color mapping digital visual content for improved viewing by a color vision deficient observer includes receiving the digital visual content to be color mapped, clustering color values of the digital visual content into a plurality of color clusters, assigning each color cluster to a respective one of a set of target color values in which the set of target color values have increased visual distinguishability for the color vision deficient observer; and for each color cluster, mapping the color values of the color cluster to the target color value, thereby generating a color-mapped digital visual content. One or more regions of interest of the content can be identified and the color mapping may be applied onto to those regions of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA IRYSTEC INC.
    Inventors: Greg Ward, Tara Akhavan, Hyunjin Yoo, Mina Rafi Nazari
  • Publication number: 20220208144
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Greg WARD
  • Patent number: 11250811
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA IRYSTEC INC.
    Inventor: Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20220020107
    Abstract: A real-time parking management method and system are disclosed. The fee for access to a parking facility varies based on the capacity of the parking facility. Alternatively, the fee may vary based on the size, weight or capacity of the vehicle. Still alternatively, the fee may vary based on the specific weather conditions at the time the vehicle enters the parking facility. In certain instances, a parking facility may auction parking spaces and award the space to the highest bidder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: FlashParking, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Fabian Rodriguez, Dean Alan Cleaver, Eliseo Joaquin Diaz, Carlos Hernandez, Martin Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20210358182
    Abstract: A method and system for color mapping digital visual content for improved viewing by a color vision deficient observer includes receiving the digital visual content to be color mapped, clustering color values of the digital visual content into a plurality of color clusters, assigning each color cluster to a respective one of a set of target color values in which the set of target color values have increased visual distinguishability for the color vision deficient observer; and for each color cluster, mapping the color values of the color cluster to the target color value, thereby generating a color-mapped digital visual content. One or more regions of interest of the content can be identified and the color mapping may be applied onto to those regions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Greg WARD, Tara AKHAVAN, Hyunjin YOO, Mina RAFI NAZARI
  • Publication number: 20210074238
    Abstract: A method for processing an input image having an initial gamut to a targeted image having a wider gamut for display on a wide-gamut display includes determining a set of color scaling factors based on different parameters including one or more user-related characteristics of a user and the available gamut of the wide-gamut display device, applying a gamut-mapping to the input image based on the available gamut to generate a gamut-mapped image and applying the set of color scaling factors to the gamut-mapped image to generate the targeted image. A user device having a wide-gamut display device also includes an image processing module configured for performing the method for processing the input image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Greg Ward, Tara Akhavan, Afsoon Soudi, Hyunjin Yoo
  • Patent number: 10861413
    Abstract: A method for processing an image for display on a wide-gamut display includes receiving a viewer's characteristic, determining a set of color scaling factors based on the characteristic, and applying the set of color scaling factors to adjust a white point of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Faurecia Irystec Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Ward, Tara Akhavan, Afsoon Soudi, Hyunjin Yoo
  • Publication number: 20200258474
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: IRYSTEC SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventor: Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20200051198
    Abstract: A real-time parking management method and system are disclosed. The fee for access to a parking facility varies based on the capacity of the parking facility. Alternatively, the fee may vary based on the size, weight or capacity of the vehicle. Still alternatively, the fee may vary based on the specific weather conditions at the time the vehicle enters the parking facility. In certain instances, a parking facility may auction parking spaces and award the space to the highest bidder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: FlashParking, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Fabian Rodriguez, Dean Alan Cleaver, Eliseo Joaquin Diaz, Carlos Hernandez, Martin Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20200027423
    Abstract: A system and method for compensating for reflections caused by light-generating objects in the scene facing a display device includes capturing images of the scene. Reflection-inducting zones corresponding to the light generating objects are identified from the captured images. The reflection effect on the display device from the reflection-inducing zones are estimated. A target image to be displayed on the display device is adjusted based on the estimated reflection effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Greg Ward
  • Publication number: 20190266977
    Abstract: A method for processing an image for display on a wide-gamut display includes receiving a viewer's characteristic, determining a set of color scaling factors based on the characteristic, and applying the set of color scaling factors to adjust a white point of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Greg WARD, Tara AKHAVAN, Afsoon SOUDI, Hyunjin YOO
  • Publication number: 20120274674
    Abstract: A locally dimmed display has a spatial light modulator illuminated by a light source. The spatial light modulator is illuminated with a low resolution version of a desired image. The illumination may comprise a series of lighting elements that vary smoothly from one element to another at the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lorne Whitehead, Greg Ward, Wolfgang Stuerzlinger, Helge Seetzen
  • Publication number: 20120188296
    Abstract: A locally dimmed display has a spatial light modulator illuminated by a light source. The spatial light modulator is illuminated with a low resolution version of a desired image. The illumination may comprise a series of lighting elements that vary smoothly from one element to another at the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lorne Whitehead, Greg Ward, Wolfgang Stuerzlinger, Helge Seetzen
  • Publication number: 20120120131
    Abstract: A display has a screen which incorporates a light modulator. The screen may be a front projection screen or a rear-projection screen. The screen is illuminated with light from a light source comprising an array of controllable light-emitters. The controllable-emitters and elements of the light modulator may be controlled to adjust the intensity of light emanating from corresponding areas on the screen. The display may provide a high dynamic range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lorne A. Whitehead, Helge Seetzen, Don Graham, Greg Ward, Wolfgang Stuerzlinger
  • Patent number: 8125425
    Abstract: A display has a screen which incorporates a light modulator. The screen may be a front projection screen or a rear-projection screen. The screen is illuminated with light from a light source comprising an array of controllable light-emitters. The controllable-emitters and elements of the light modulator may be controlled to adjust the intensity of light emanating from corresponding areas on the screen. The display may provide a high dynamic range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Lorne A. Whitehead, Helge Seetzen, Don Graham, Greg Ward, Wolfgang Stuerzlinger