Patents by Inventor John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
John Louis Warpakowski Furlan 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: 8436914Abstract: On embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for automatically computing exposure parameters for a digital video camera (DVC) system. The exposure parameters include exposure gain, analog gain, and digital gain. Each frame is analyzed with respect to an image luma value. Exposure gain and analog gain are adjusted to reduce differences between a target image luma value and measured image luma values over sequential frames. Digital gain is adjusted with respect to each frame to reduce visually abrupt changes in sequentially captured video frames.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Proca, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Patent number: 8380051Abstract: In general, a digital video player is described that has a form factor that allows the video player to be built into or otherwise attached to another enclosure. The digital video player may be built into or otherwise attached to the other enclosure such as any physical packaging around or accompanying a product, a Point of Sale (POS) structure near the product in a store, or attached to the product itself.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Braunstein, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Jonathan Kaplan
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Patent number: 8374403Abstract: Various methods and apparatus to detect red eye in a digital image are described. In an embodiment, a method identifies one or more red eye candidate zones within an identified skin region in a digital image. A first red eye candidate zone includes connected regions of pixels of a different color in the digital image than their natural color and exceeds a minimum size. The first red eye candidate zone is determined to be an actual red eye by comparing a red eye candidate score to a detection threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Katerina Le Shiffer, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Richard Tobias Inman
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Patent number: 8325239Abstract: A digital video camera may include a digital video image sensor for capturing digital video footage to be stored on an internal memory. The digital video image sensor and internal memory may be housed in a camera body. A retractable arm having a data connector may be attached to the camera body. The arm can be extended from and retracted into the camera body, while the data connector can be used to transfer digital video footage to an external device, such as a computer. The data connector may conform to a standard for connecting peripheral devices, such as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1394 (IEEE 1394) standard.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, Ariel Braunstein, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Patent number: 8281343Abstract: A method of transmitting video content between a computing device and display device. The method includes establishing a data connection between a receiver unit and the display device, where the receiver unit includes a first wireless transceiver and an output port, establishing a data connection between a transmitter unit and the computing device, where the transmitter unit includes a second wireless transceiver and a memory and is configured to perform two-way wireless communications with only the receiver unit and is configured to not perform two-way wireless communications with any other devices, and transmitting the video content from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, Ariel Braunstein, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Patent number: 8259221Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a digital camera configured to be powered by rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. The digital camera includes one or more rechargeable NiMH batteries, and first internal circuitry configured to receive power from a universal serial bus (USB) port associated with an external power source and to charge the rechargeable NiMH batteries without removing the rechargeable NiMH batteries from the digital camera.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Paul Raymond Schaefer, Edward Vernon Bacho, Joseph Yao Hua Chu, Robert Lin, Richard Tobais Inman, William Orner
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Patent number: 8223262Abstract: One embodiment sets forth a method for modifying video content stored on a hand-held digital video camera (DVC). The method includes transmitting video data to a computer system to which the hand-held DVC is coupled via a data connector, receiving a request for a set of instructions related to a processing operation being performed on the computer system and involving the video data, transmitting the set of instructions to the computer system via the data connector. The method also includes drawing power from the computer system via the data connector and charging at least in part a battery associated with the hand-held DVC with the power drawn from the computer system, where the hand-held DVC remains coupled to the computer system via the data connector for the steps of transmitting, receiving, drawing and charging.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Ariel Braunstein, Simon Fleming-Wood, Greg Allen Cummings, Eric Allan MacIntosh, Maarten Dinger
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Patent number: 8189101Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a hand-held electronics device for recording digital video that includes a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, and a data connector coupled to the processor such that data can be transmitted to and from the processor through the data connector. The data connector includes an arm rotationally coupled to the housing, and an adapter portion matable with a corresponding adapter of a computer system. The data connector forms a portion of a top part or a bottom part of the housing when in a retracted position. Among other things, the disclosed hand-held electronics device advantageously enables a user to easily, with one hand, hold the hand-held electronics device and slide the trigger with a thumb or other finger to release the data connector into the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Greg Allen Cummings, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Jaewon Samuel Kang, Lionel Jingles, Maarten Dinger, Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Peter Michaelian
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Patent number: 8073321Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses, and systems in which a digital photography device includes a global shutter to control exposure time, a sensor array, and a flash illumination are described. The global shutter is in the optical path of light going to the sensor. The flash illumination generates a pulsed illumination. The shutter speed of the global shutter during a pre-flash illumination substantially matches the shutter speed during the flash illumination during the taking of a picture using the flash illumination based on the global shutter receiving a trigger signal from a controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Patent number: 7978231Abstract: On embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for automatically computing exposure parameters for a digital video camera (DVC) system. The exposure parameters include exposure gain, analog gain, and digital gain. Each frame is analyzed with respect to an image luma value. Exposure gain and analog gain are adjusted to reduce differences between a target image luma value and measured image luma values over sequential frames. Digital gain is adjusted with respect to each frame to reduce visually abrupt changes in sequentially captured video frames.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Proca, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Publication number: 20110043641Abstract: A processor included in a digital camera operates as a co-processor in conjunction with a processor included in a computing device to perform one or more processing operations involving digital video, audio, and/or still images. When the digital camera is coupled to the computing device, the processor in the computing device causes the processor in the digital camera to perform one or more processing operations involving the digital video, audio and/or still images. Advantageously, a user of the digital camera is not limited by the processing resources of the computing device when performing processing operations involving the digital video, audio, and/or still images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Jonathan Kaplan, Michael Denis O'Connor, Mark Kalman, Edward Vernon Bacho, Shane D. Looker
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Patent number: 7893990Abstract: A digital video camera may include a digital video image sensor for capturing digital video footage to be stored on an internal memory. The digital video image sensor and internal memory may be housed in a camera body. A retractable arm having a data connector may be attached to the camera body. The arm can be extended from and retracted into the camera body, while the data connector can be used to transfer digital video footage to an external device, such as a computer. The data connector may conform to a standard for connecting peripheral devices, such as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1394 (IEEE 1394) standard.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, Ariel Braunstein, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Publication number: 20100295994Abstract: A method of transmitting video content between a computing device and display device. The method includes establishing a data connection between a receiver unit and the display device, where the receiver unit includes a first wireless transceiver and an output port, establishing a data connection between a transmitter unit and the computing device, where the transmitter unit includes a second wireless transceiver and a memory and is configured to perform two-way wireless communications with only the receiver unit and is configured to not perform two-way wireless communications with any other devices, and transmitting the video content from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Jonathan KAPLAN, Ariel BRAUNSTEIN, John Louis Warpakowski FURLAN
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Publication number: 20100299712Abstract: A communication system for accessing media items via a display device. A receiver is coupled to the display device and a transmitter is coupled to a computer system. Media items stored locally on the computer system and/or remotely on a remote server may be wirelessly transferred from the transmitter to the receiver for display on the display device. In addition, the transmitter and the receiver may be pre-paired prior to delivery to the user, allowing for the network to be configured without any user input. Advantageously, embodiments provide a user with the ability to conveniently view content stored on a computer or a web server without the user having to perform any wireless network setup procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Stephen Christopher Austin, Michael Denis O'Connor, Terence Wilson, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Michael Andrew Posadas
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Patent number: 7831067Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for multi-level red eye correction in a digital image are described. In an embodiment, a method receives an input that identifies an actual red eye in a digital image and a red eye candidate score associated with the actual red eye. The red eye candidate score of the actual red eye exceeds a detection threshold value. The method corrects the coloration of the actual red eye with a level of correction based on the red eye candidate score.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Katerina Le Shiffer, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Richard Tobias Inman
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Publication number: 20100118159Abstract: On embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for automatically computing exposure parameters for a digital video camera (DVC) system. The exposure parameters include exposure gain, analog gain, and digital gain. Each frame is analyzed with respect to an image luma value. Exposure gain and analog gain are adjusted to reduce differences between a target image luma value and measured image luma values over sequential frames. Digital gain is adjusted with respect to each frame to reduce visually abrupt changes in sequentially captured video frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Adrian Proca, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Publication number: 20100118204Abstract: On embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for automatically computing exposure parameters for a digital video camera (DVC) system. The exposure parameters include exposure gain, analog gain, and digital gain. Each frame is analyzed with respect to an image luma value. Exposure gain and analog gain are adjusted to reduce differences between a target image luma value and measured image luma values over sequential frames. Digital gain is adjusted with respect to each frame to reduce visually abrupt changes in sequentially captured video frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Adrian Proca, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan
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Patent number: D610600Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Maarten Dinger, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaelian, Jaewon Samuel Kang, Lionel Jingles, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Greg Allen Cummings
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Patent number: D617821Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Kaplan, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Ariel Braunstein, Simon Fleming-Wood, Maarten Dinger, Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Peter Michaelian
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Patent number: D655737Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Nasahn Adam Sheppard, Maarten Dinger, Allan Freas Velzy, Peter Michaelian, Jaewon Samuel Kang, Lionel Jingles, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Greg Allen Cummings