Patents by Inventor James H. Jannard

James H. Jannard 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).

  • Data input management system for wearable electronically enabled interface
    Patent number: 8482488
    Abstract: A data input management system is disclosed, for allowing a user to select one or more data sources, to be placed either simultaneously or one at a time into electrical communication with a single user interface. The user interface may comprise a wearable support, such as an eyeglass frame, adapted to carry one or more of speakers, microphone and video display, depending upon the desired functionality. Source electronics may be carried by the support or carried remotely, and in wireless communication with the support using Bluetooth protocols or other data transmission technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Jannard
  • Modular digital camera
    Patent number: 8477238
    Abstract: Modular digital camera systems, such as modular digital still and motion cameras are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between still configurations, motion configurations, ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Jannard
  • FOCUS ASSIST SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120314116
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method for assisting the adjusting of a focus of an image includes providing a graphical representation of a detected image. The method can also include receiving an indication of a user selection of a region of the image and providing a magnified graphical representation of the selected image region. The method may further include providing a graphical indication of a degree of focus for at least a portion of the selected image region. The graphical indication in some instances is visually correlated with the magnified graphical representation of the selected image region. The size, shape, and/or color of the graphical indication in some instances can be correlated with the degree of focus for at least a portion of the selected image region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: RED.COM, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Peter Jarred Land, Deanan DaSilva, Thomas Graeme Nattress
  • VARIABLE POWER OPTICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120281295
    Abstract: Liquid lens cells are used in a variable power optical system. In one embodiment, a stop is located between a first lens group comprising at least a first liquid lens cell and a second lens group comprising at least a second liquid lens cell. In one embodiment, a liquid lens cell controls an incident angle of light rays on an image surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: BLACKEYE OPTICS, LLC.
    Inventors: JAMES H. JANNARD, IAIN A. NEIL
  • Focal distance calibration apparatus for camera lens fine tuning
    Patent number: 8290360
    Abstract: A camera can include a camera body and a lens mounted to the camera body. Light passing through the lens can be incident on a recording surface that is adapted to capture the incident light. The camera can include a focus calibration control, wherein manipulation of the focus calibration control causes the focus calibration control to adjust a distance between the lens and the recording surface. The camera can include a locking control that is separate from the focus calibration control. The locking control can be configured for selective engagement to prevent the focus calibration control from adjusting the distance between the lens and the recording surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: RED.COM, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Jannard
  • EYEWEAR WITH DETACHABLE ADJUSTABLE ELECTRONICS MODULE
    Publication number: 20120105740
    Abstract: A detachable adjustable electronics module may be removably or permanently connected to eyewear. The module may include electronics for processing audio and/or video input and/or output signals. The module may be provided with an adjustable arm, for adjustably carrying a speaker. The module and/or the speaker may be adjusted relative to the wearer in any of the anterior-posterior direction, the inferior-superior direction and laterally. Rotation adjustments may also be accomplished. Eyewear may be provided with only a single module, on a single side, or with two modules, one on each side, such as to provide stereo audio or dual mono sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Carlos Reyes
  • Liquid optics zoom lens and imaging apparatus
    Patent number: 8169709
    Abstract: A high performance zoom lens system suitable for use with a camera is disclosed. The zoom lens systems employs liquid optics and a movable lens group to provide optical performance over the zoom focal length range at focus distances from close to infinity. The system also provides compensation for undesirable thermally induced effects by adjustments of the zoom group and the variably shaped optical surface in the liquid lens cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Blackeye Optics, LLC
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Iain A. Neil
  • High dynamic range video
    Patent number: 8159579
    Abstract: Certain cameras and systems described herein produce enhanced dynamic range still or video images. The images can also have controlled or reduced motion artifacts. Moreover, the cameras and systems in some cases allow the dynamic range and/or motion artifacts to be tuned to achieve a desired cinematic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: RED.COM, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Graeme Nattress, Bimal Mathur, Uday Mathur, Deanan DaSilva, Peter Jarred Land
  • Variable power optical system
    Patent number: 8154805
    Abstract: Liquid lens cells are used in a variable power optical system. In one embodiment, a stop is located between a first lens group comprising at least a first liquid lens cell and a second lens group comprising at least a second liquid lens cell. In one embodiment, a liquid lens cell controls an incident angle of light rays on an image surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Blackeye Optics, LLC
    Inventors: James H Jannard, Iain A Neil
  • HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE VIDEO
    Publication number: 20120069213
    Abstract: Certain cameras and systems described herein produce enhanced dynamic range still or video images. The images can also have controlled or reduced motion artifacts. Moreover, the cameras and systems in some cases allow the dynamic range and/or motion artifacts to be tuned to achieve a desired cinematic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: RED.COM, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Graeme Nattress, Bimal Mathur, Uday Mathur, Deanan DaSilva, Peter Jarred Land
  • FOCAL DISTANCE CALIBRATION APPARATUS FOR CAMERA LENS FINE TUNING
    Publication number: 20120063762
    Abstract: A focus calibration apparatus allows fine adjustments to be made to the focal distance between a camera lens and sensor, in particular to take into account small changes in the mechanical tolerances such as when changing lenses. The calibration apparatus has a simple mechanism, like a focus ring, that a user can easily manipulate to simplify and speed the lens calibration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: RED.COM, INC.
    Inventor: James H. Jannard
  • HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE VIDEO
    Publication number: 20120044381
    Abstract: Certain cameras and systems described herein produce enhanced dynamic range still or video images. The images can also have controlled or reduced motion artifacts. Moreover, the cameras and systems in some cases allow the dynamic range and/or motion artifacts to be tuned to achieve a desired cinematic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: RED.COM, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Graeme Nattress, Bimal Mathur, Uday Mathur, Deanan DaSilva, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D647939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D647944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D648369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D649576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D653693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D654110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D658700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land
  • Camera component
    Patent number: D675661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Red.com, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, Matthew Gene Tremblay, Peter Jarred Land