Patents by Inventor James Donald Gootee

James Donald Gootee 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).

  • Video system having a touch screen
    Patent number: 9104270
    Abstract: A video system such as a television signal receiver includes a touch screen that may be suitable for larger image screens. According to an exemplary embodiment, the video system includes a screen having first and second sides, wherein a depression of the screen on the first side produces an image detectable on the second side. At least one projector is disposed on the second side of the screen and projects a first video signal onto the screen. At least one camera is disposed on the second side of the screen and detects the image. A processor determines a location of the depression according to the detected image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Mark Alan Schultz, James Donald Gootee, Gregory William Cook
  • Video System Having a Touch Screen
    Publication number: 20090153501
    Abstract: A video system such as a television signal receiver includes a touch screen that may be suitable for larger image screens. According to an exemplary embodiment, the video system includes a screen having first and second sides, wherein a depression of the screen on the first side produces an image detectable on the second side. At least one projector is disposed on the second side of the screen and projects a first video signal onto the screen. At least one camera is disposed on the second side of the screen and detects the image. A processor determines a location of the depression according to the detected image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Joseph J. Laks Thomson Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Mark Alan Schultz, James Donald Gootee, Gregory William Cook