Patents by Inventor John Stine
John Stine 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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Publication number: 20240123343Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Patent number: 11954797Abstract: A feature mapping computer system configured to (i) receive a localized image including a photo depicting a driving environment and location data associated with the photo, (ii) identify, using an image recognition module, a roadway feature depicted in the photo, (iii) generate, using a photogrammetry module, a point cloud based upon the photo and the location data, wherein the point cloud comprises a set of data points representing the driving environment in a three dimensional (ā3Dā) space, (iv) localize the point cloud by assigning a location to the point cloud based upon the location data, and (v) generate an enhanced base map that includes a roadway feature.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Jeremy Carnahan, Michael Stine McGraw, John Andrew Schirano
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Patent number: 11794104Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Publication number: 20230028537Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Patent number: 11439904Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Publication number: 20220143502Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Publication number: 20220143504Abstract: Systems and methods are described for imparting dynamic, non-linear and realistic movement and look and feel to a player's/virtual character's first-person limbs and hand-held object model, and procedurally animating a first-person virtual camera such that it simulates the movement of a camera handheld by the player/virtual character. To impart chaotic or random motion to the first-person limbs and hand-held object model a first module defines and implements first and second two dimensional mass-spring-damper systems, each of which is linked to the player's/virtual vector's view vector. Procedural animation or rotational shake is implemented by a second module by applying a coherent noise function to each of the six axes of the first-person virtual camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Matthew John Stine, Cody Palmatier Pierson
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Patent number: 9949588Abstract: Mounting brackets, assemblies, kits, devices, systems and methods for mounting brackets to walls adjacent to shower tile and shower enclosures, with the brackets having rod support ends over the tile or shower enclosure, where the mounting brackets are used as a replacement for a shower curtain tension rod so that non-tension curtain rods can be used, where the brackets securely hold the rod in place without accidental slippage, and the brackets are mounted without causing damage to the shower wall tiles and shower wall enclosure. The bracket includes a base having opposing ends. A semi-circular projection for supporting a shower rod is disposed on one end. A pair of apertures are disposed on the other end. The base is securable to a wall via fasteners insertable through the apertures. The shower rod bracket provides a mounting point for a shower rod and eliminates the need to use a spring-tensioned rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: MRS Solutions, LLCInventor: John Stine
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Patent number: 7653003Abstract: An ad hoc network organizes itself to provide communications without need for an a priori designated central control mechanism or base stations. Such self-organization is challenging in a multihop ad hoc network having member nodes that are highly mobile and widely distributed. A Synchronous Collision Resolution (SCR) protocol is well suited to provide efficient medium access control is such networks. SCR is an access protocol that archives high capacity collision free access using a signaling approach that creates a random cellular-like network after each signaling period. In use, the present invention provides quality of service and supports energy conservation for the mobile nodes.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Inventor: John A. Stine
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Patent number: 7266085Abstract: An ad hoc network organizes itself to provide communications without need for an a priori designated central control mechanism or base stations. Such self-organization is challenging in a multihop ad hoc network having member nodes that are highly mobile and widely distributed. A Synchronous Collision Resolution (SCR) protocol and a Node State Routing (NSR) protocol are well suited to provide efficient ad hoc network organization. SCR is an access protocol that achieves high capacity collision free access using a signaling approach that creates a random cellular-like network after each signaling period. NSR is a routing protocol that uses the dissemination of node states to predict link availability and to assign metrics to those links for the creation of optimized routes. In use, the present invention provides quality of service and supports energy conservation for the mobile nodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventor: John A. Stine
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Publication number: 20060235334Abstract: Catheters, kits, and methods are provided for removing material from a body lumen. The catheters and methods may be used in a variety of body lumens, including but not limited to coronary and other arteries. In general, the catheter has a cutting element that cuts material while the material is engaged by a material capture device on the catheter body. Preferably, the material capture device tensions the material during cutting, which reduces the amount of cutting force required. The material capture device typically follows a path that draws material into the catheter body. Preferably, but not necessarily, the material capture device may be arranged on the catheter body to advance along a path outwardly from the catheter body into the material and then inwardly towards the catheter body to tension the material. The cutting element on the catheter body moves between a first position and a second position to cut the material while in tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Tim Corvi, Stephen Boyd, Brett Follmer, John Stine, David Snow, Darren Doud
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Publication number: 20060197826Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to pulse laser printing. In general, in one implementation, an apparatus includes: a laser operable to produce a pulsed printing beam; an optics assembly operable to focus and direct the pulsed printing beam; and electronics communicatively coupled with the laser and the optics assembly, the electronics being operable to control the laser and the optics assembly to generate power pulses of the pulsed printing beam in synchronization with a series of moves that steer the pulsed printing beam in a non-raster scanning pattern to predefined locations on a material to alter an optical characteristic of the material at the predefined locations, which are arranged to form at least a portion of a symbol. The electronics may deliver the power pulses in synchronization with arrival at the predefined locations, and the electronics may be configured to receive sensed feedback in a closed loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Shlomo Assa, Steven Meyer, Mark Rapposelli, John Stine
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Publication number: 20050190784Abstract: An ad hoc network organizes itself to provide communications without need for an a priori designated central control mechanism or base stations. Such self-organization is challenging in a multihop ad hoc network having member nodes that are highly mobile and widely distributed. A Synchronous Collision Resolution (SCR) protocol is well suited to provide efficient medium access control is such networks. SCR is an access protocol that archives high capacity collision free access using a signaling approach that creates a random cellular-like network after each signaling period. In use, the present invention provides quality of service and supports energy conservation for the mobile nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventor: John Stine
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Publication number: 20030033394Abstract: An ad hoc network organizes itself to provide communications without need for an a priori designated central control mechanism or base stations. Such self-organization is challenging in a multihop ad hoc network having member nodes that are highly mobile and widely distributed. A Synchronous Collision Resolution (SCR) protocol and a Node State Routing (NSR) protocol are well suited to provide efficient ad hoc network organization. SCR is an access protocol that achieves high capacity collision free access using a signaling approach that creates a random cellular-like network after each signaling period. NSR is a routing protocol that uses the dissemination of node states to predict link availability and to assign metrics to those links for the creation of optimized routes. In use, the present invention provides quality of service and supports energy conservation for the mobile nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: John A. Stine
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Patent number: D732679Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: SYNERON MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Shlomo Assa, James Bartholomeusz, Steve J. Meyer, John Stine, Charles Cubrrun, Lee-Anne Stossell, Matthew M. Kranz
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Patent number: D733310Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: SYNERON MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Shlomo Assa, James Bartholomeusz, Steve J. Meyer, John Stine, Charles Cubrrun, Lee-Anne Stossell, Matthew M. Kranz
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Patent number: D735866Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: SYNERON MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Shlomo Assa, James Bartholomeusz, Steve J. Meyer, John Stine, Charles Cubrrun, Lee-Anne Stossell, Matthew M. Kranz