Patents by Inventor John M. Levin
John M. Levin 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: 11671717Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: John Knoll, Leandro Estebecorena, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Patent number: 10812693Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: LucasFilm Entertainment Company Ltd.Inventors: Leandro Estebecorena, John Knoll, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20200288050Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd.Inventors: John Knoll, Leandro Estebecorena, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Patent number: 10701253Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: John Knoll, Leandro Estebecorena, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20190124244Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd.Inventors: John Knoll, Leandro Estebecorena, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20190122374Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion capture to generate content (e.g., motion pictures, television programming, videos, etc.). An actor or other performing being can have multiple markers on his or her face that are essentially invisible to the human eye, but that can be clearly captured by camera systems of the present disclosure. Embodiments can capture the performance using two different camera systems, each of which can observe the same performance but capture different images of that performance. For instance, a first camera system can capture the performance within a first light wavelength spectrum (e.g., visible light spectrum), and a second camera system can simultaneously capture the performance in a second light wavelength spectrum different from the first spectrum (e.g., invisible light spectrum such as the IR light spectrum). The images captured by the first and second camera systems can be combined to generate content.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd.Inventors: Leandro Estebecorena, John Knoll, Stephane Grabli, Per Karefelt, Pablo Helman, John M. Levin
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Patent number: 9369694Abstract: A computer-implemented method for adjusting stereo images includes receiving a video sequence associated with a recorded setting of a stereoscopic camera, the video sequence comprising pairs of left and right images. The method includes processing the pairs of left and right images to reduce influence of a discrepancy between the recorded setting and an actual configuration of the stereoscopic camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: John M. Levin, Brian Cantwell, Ronald Mallet, Jeffrey Saltzman
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Publication number: 20140002452Abstract: A computer-implemented method for adjusting stereo images includes receiving a video sequence associated with a recorded setting of a stereoscopic camera, the video sequence comprising pairs of left and right images. The method includes processing the pairs of left and right images to reduce influence of a discrepancy between the recorded setting and an actual configuration of the stereoscopic camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd.Inventors: John M. Levin, Brian Cantwell, Ronald Mallet, Jeffrey Saltzman
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Publication number: 20040049288Abstract: Continuous internal peritoneal dialysis prosthesis and method employing an abdominal sac adapted to be retained in the abdominal region of a patient's body and including dialysate therein for permitting unconcentrated urine within the peritoneal region to pass through a semi-permeable membrane wall of the abdominal sac. The unconcentrated urine within the abdominal sac is directed through a section of the patient's bowel and is communicated with the internal wall of the bowel to thereby concentrate the urine. The concentrated urine is then directed into the urinary bladder for subsequent excretion from the patient's body. In the preferred prosthesis and method of this invention the normal breathing pattern of the patient is employed to assist in the circulation of the unconcentrated urine from the abdominal sac into and through the section of the patient's bowel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: 6656227Abstract: Continuous internal peritoneal dialysis prosthesis and method employing an abdominal sac adapted to be retained in the abdominal region of a patient's body and including dialysate therein for permitting unconcentrated urine within the peritoneal region to pass through a semi-permeable membrane wall of the abdominal sac. The unconcentrated urine within the abdominal sac is directed through a section of the patient's bowel and is communicated with the internal wall of the bowel to thereby concentrate the urine. The concentrated urine is then directed into the urinary bladder for subsequent excretion from the patient's body. In the preferred prosthesis and method of this invention the normal breathing pattern of the patient is employed to assist in the circulation of the unconcentrated urine from the abdominal sac into and through the section of the patient's bowel.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20030199800Abstract: Protective bandages in accordance with this invention include an anchoring strip having a protective layer on a lower surface thereof for overlying a desired area on a person's skin. Force-transmission-impeding means is provided on the side of the anchoring strip opposed to the side including the protective layer. The force-transmission-impeding means includes a top sheet adhered adjacent peripheral edges thereof to an upper surface of the anchoring strip to define an internal compartment between the anchoring strip and the top sheet. A compressive cushioning member is provided within the internal compartment for absorbing compressive forces, and low friction, relatively movable confronting surfaces are provided within the internal compartment spaced from the upper surface of the anchoring strip to absorb shear forces imposed upon the bandage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: 6629950Abstract: A fluid delivery system that is implantable in the body for delivering treatment fluids to a person. The delivery system includes a fluid-containing sack positioned in the body which is responsive to internal pressure changes resulting from the breathing pattern of the person. The delivery system also includes a fluid delivery conduit which communicates with the sack through a one-way valve. The conduit is provided for directing treatment fluid out of the delivery system in response to the breathing pattern of a patient and delivering the treatment fluid to a desired region of the person's body in repetitive dosages over a sustained period of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: 6613095Abstract: Continuous internal peritoneal dialysis prosthesis and method employing an abdominal sac adapted to be retained in the abdominal region of a patient's body and including dialyzate therein for permitting unconcentrated urine within the peritoneal region to pass through a semi-permeable membrane wall of the abdominal sac. The unconcentrated urine within the abdominal sac is directed through a section of the patient's bowel and is communicated with the internal wall of the bowel to thereby concentrate the urine. The concentrated urine is then directed into the urinary bladder for subsequent excretion from the patient's body. In the preferred prosthesis and method of this invention the normal breathing pattern of the patient is employed to assist in the circulation of the unconcentrated urine from the abdominal sac into and through the section of the patient's bowel.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20030130656Abstract: An insulated surgical scissors including a cauterizing tip that permits a surgeon the ability to mechanically cut tissue that is purchased between the cutting blades of the scissors and to apply a cauterization current to a precise portion of the seized tissue, thereby minimizing inadvertent burning of surrounding tissue. Both monopolar and bipolar configurations of the insulated surgical scissors are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20030130693Abstract: A laparoscopic/thorascopic insertion device is inserted into a body cavity and provides a passageway for inserting a laparoscopic/thorascopic clamp, dissector, or other surgical device without the use of a separate trocar. The insertion device includes a cylindrical shaft having a central passage extending inwardly from a proximal end of the insertion device for frictionally receiving a surgical device. A distal end of the insertion device has a conical shape terminating at a blunt tip adapted to safely displace muscle fibers, blood vessels, and delicate organs and body parts. In a preferred embodiment, the distal end is provided with a gripping area or region that can be engaged by a removal tool that initially is directed through a trocar inserted into the body cavity at an adjacent area of the body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: John M. Levin, Matthew Wallash Levin
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Patent number: 6569130Abstract: An internal peritoneal dialysis prosthesis and method employing an abdominal sac adapted to be retained in the abdominal region of a patient's body and including dialysate therein for permitting unconcentrated urine within the peritoneal region to pass through a semi-permeable membrane wall of the abdominal sac. The unconcentrated urine within the abdominal sac is directed for subsequent excretion from the patient's body via a reservoir in liquid communication with the abdominal sac. In a preferred embodiment, the abdominal sac includes a central region and lobes of semi-permeable membrane extending from the central region. The lobes are constructed to preferably extend between folds of bowel and mesentery to increase the interface area between the sac and abdomen, and maximize diffusion and ultrafiltration of urine from the mesenteric parentis and peritoneum.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: 6562035Abstract: An insulated surgical scissors including a cauterizing tip that permits a surgeon the ability to mechanically cut tissue that is purchased between the cutting blades of the scissors and to apply a cauterization current to a precise portion of the seized tissue, thereby minimizing inadvertent burning of surrounding tissue. Both monopolar and bipolar configurations of the insulated surgical scissors are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: 6551313Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument having a working end that utilizes a coagulation surface and a cutting surface that can be moved relative to each other and wherein only one of the two surfaces is electrically enabled depending on their relative positions. The user can then depress a switch to activate the electrically enabled surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventor: John M. Levin
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Publication number: 20020107467Abstract: Continuous internal peritoneal dialysis prosthesis and method employing an abdominal sac adapted to be retained in the abdominal region of a patient's body and including dialysate therein for permitting unconcentrated urine within the peritoneal region to pass through a semi-permeable membrane wall of the abdominal sac. The unconcentrated urine within the abdominal sac is directed through a section of the patient's bowel and is communicated with the internal wall of the bowel to thereby concentrate the urine. The concentrated urine is then directed into the urinary bladder for subsequent excretion from the patient's body. In the preferred prosthesis and method of this invention the normal breathing pattern of the patient is employed to assist in the circulation of the unconcentrated urine from the abdominal sac into and through the section of the patient's bowel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventor: John M. Levin
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Patent number: D910738Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLCInventors: John M. Levin, Leandro F. Estebecorena, Paige Warner