Patents by Inventor John Tree

John Tree 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).

  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 9418401
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 9224191
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • MASKING TOOL
    Publication number: 20140177976
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicants: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 8755631
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • MASKING TOOL
    Publication number: 20140160306
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: SONY ELECTRONICS, INC., SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 8750644
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • MASKING TOOL
    Publication number: 20130301948
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Imaging service for automating the display of images
    Patent number: 8407595
    Abstract: An imaging service creates a visual presentation. The imaging service accesses images of a location, arranges them such that they create a desired visual effect when displayed, and combines them in a visual presentation. The imaging service may employ a client/server system, in which case images and information are uploaded from a client, and the visual presentation is downloaded to the client. The imaging service may also receive compensation from a computer user for using the imaging service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Kurt Jonach, John Tree
  • MASKING TOOL
    Publication number: 20120287300
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicants: SONY ELECTRONICS INC., SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 8254722
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking Tool
    Publication number: 20110205401
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. Masking tools position graphical representations on the display to define a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The several masking tools may be combined to form a single masking tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 7961978
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. A masking tool positions a graphical representation on the display, the graphical representation defining a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are applied to the image. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image inside the masked portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking Tool
    Publication number: 20090324133
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. A masking tool positions a graphical representation on the display, the graphical representation defining a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are applied to the image. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image inside the masked portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 7587100
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. A masking tool positions a graphical representation on the display, the graphical representation defining a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Patent number: 7391929
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of masking comprises an operation of selecting a masking tool based on operations performed on a digital camera by a user. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Harvey Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Jacob Manowitz, John Tree
  • Masking Tool
    Publication number: 20080075389
    Abstract: A system for controlling effects performed on an image includes a digital camera having a display that displays the image. A masking tool positions a graphical representation on the display, the graphical representation defining a portion of the image that is altered when the effects are subsequently applied to the image. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Manowitz, John Tree
  • Image database jog/shuttle search
    Patent number: 7058903
    Abstract: A computerized system, comprising: manipulating a dial; interacting with software, wherein the dial is interactive with the software for sequentially viewing a plurality of files. Additionally, manipulation of the dial by rotation sequentially moves the plurality of files and further manipulation of the dial further increases the speed of file sequencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Jonach, Robert Jay Sato, John Tree
  • Masking tool
    Publication number: 20060078223
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of masking comprises an operation of selecting a masking tool based on operations performed on a digital camera by a user. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Edwards, Clay Fisher, Kurt Jonach, Neal Manowitz, John Tree
  • Keyboard instrument
    Patent number: D809588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: ROLI Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Yeul Eom, Stephen Hempton, Tien-sheng Huang, Heegun Koo, Roland Lamb, Gaetano Ling, John Tree, Ning Xu
  • Keyboard instrument
    Patent number: D810185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: ROLI Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Yeul Eom, Stephen Hempton, Tien-sheng Huang, Heegun Koo, Roland Lamb, Gaetano Ling, John Tree, Ning Xu