Patents by Inventor Jon Packham

Jon Packham 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).

  • Patent number: 10489973
    Abstract: A method of creating a 3-dimensional facial reconstruction of a user of a transit system includes detecting a user within a range of an image capture device positioned at a transit access point. A plurality of images of a first portion of the user's face are captured using the image capture device while the user passes through the range of the image capture device. A plurality of positions of the user may be detected as the user passes through the range of the image capture device. The plurality of images are combined with the plurality of positions and a relative angle and position of the user's face are calculated based on the combination of the plurality of images and the plurality of positions. A 3-dimensional model of the first portion of the user's face is generated based on the calculated relative angle and position and the 3-dimensional model is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham
  • Patent number: 9910489
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing a transit vending machine that accommodates its users by automatically adjusting a layout of the user interface based on information determined about the user as obtained from image information of the user. Information about the user can be indicative of user height, hand used to interact with the touchscreen display, an offset of user input, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: CUBIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Gavin Smith, Jon Packham
  • Patent number: 9905055
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for automatically determining and implementing fare validation rules based on analysis of rejected transactions from one or more fare validators. In some embodiments, a server or other monitoring system can monitor rejected transactions, determine a common characteristic among all the rejected transactions, and create a validation rule change that would permit the use of fare media having the common characteristic. In some embodiments, the validation rule change may be reviewed and/or modified by a transit agent or other human supervisor. Accordingly, among other benefits, validation rule changes can be automatically created and quickly implemented where a number of rejected transactions indicate previous validation rules may be incorrect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Gavin Smith, Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham
  • Patent number: 9824522
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a vending machine for enabling a transaction between a user and one of a plurality of remote sources. Vending machine may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with each source. Vending machine may include an input interface for receiving an input regarding the selection of a source. Vending machine may include a speaker and a microphone for audio communication with selected source, as well as a display for providing information related to the transaction from selected source. Vending machine may include a processor that transmits an indication that a source has been selected and establishes, via the communication interface, audio communication. Processor may receive, via the communication interface, a control command from selected source directing a hardware peripheral of vending machine to perform a function. Processor may receive an issuance authorization from selected source. The issuance authorization may cause a transaction item to be issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Gavin R. Smith, Jon Packham, Steffen Reymann
  • Patent number: 9582941
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are presented for displaying information customized for a ticket of a fare gate. Ticket information for the ticket is received via a ticket validation device. A customized image for the ticket is determined based on the ticket information. Further, a first position of an object is detected within an area of the floor. Based on the first position of the object, a second position within the area for displaying the customized image is determined. The second position is proximate to the first position. A display image is determined for the area and the display image includes the customized image at the second position. The display image is displayed within the area on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham, Dave Roat
  • Publication number: 20170053435
    Abstract: A method of creating a 3-dimensional facial reconstruction of a user of a transit system includes detecting a user within a range of an image capture device positioned at a transit access point. A plurality of images of a first portion of the user's face are captured using the image capture device while the user passes through the range of the image capture device. A plurality of positions of the user may be detected as the user passes through the range of the image capture device. The plurality of images are combined with the plurality of positions and a relative angle and position of the user's face are calculated based on the combination of the plurality of images and the plurality of positions. A 3-dimensional model of the first portion of the user's face is generated based on the calculated relative angle and position and the 3-dimensional model is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham
  • Publication number: 20170053458
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for automatically determining and implementing fare validation rules based on analysis of rejected transactions from one or more fare validators. In some embodiments, a server or other monitoring system can monitor rejected transactions, determine a common characteristic among all the rejected transactions, and create a validation rule change that would permit the use of fare media having the common characteristic. In some embodiments, the validation rule change may be reviewed and/or modified by a transit agent or other human supervisor. Accordingly, among other benefits, validation rule changes can be automatically created and quickly implemented where a number of rejected transactions indicate previous validation rules may be incorrect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Gavin Smith, Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham
  • Publication number: 20160132104
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing a transit vending machine that accommodates its users by automatically adjusting a layout of the user interface based on information determined about the user as obtained from image information of the user. Information about the user can be indicative of user height, hand used to interact with the touchscreen display, an offset of user input, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: CUBIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Gavin Smith, Jon Packham
  • Publication number: 20150317853
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are presented for displaying information customized for a ticket of a fare gate. Ticket information for the ticket is received via a ticket validation device. A customized image for the ticket is determined based on the ticket information. Further, a first position of an object is detected within an area of the floor. Based on the first position of the object, a second position within the area for displaying the customized image is determined. The second position is proximate to the first position. A display image is determined for the area and the display image includes the customized image at the second position. The display image is displayed within the area on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Steffen Reymann, Jon Packham, Dave Roat
  • Publication number: 20150019010
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a vending machine for enabling a transaction between a user and one of a plurality of remote sources. Vending machine may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with each source. Vending machine may include an input interface for receiving an input regarding the selection of a source. Vending machine may include a speaker and a microphone for audio communication with selected source, as well as a display for providing information related to the transaction from selected source. Vending machine may include a processor that transmits an indication that a source has been selected and establishes, via the communication interface, audio communication. Processor may receive, via the communication interface, a control command from selected source directing a hardware peripheral of vending machine to perform a function. Processor may receive an issuance authorization from selected source. The issuance authorization may cause a transaction item to be issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Gavin R. Smith, Jon Packham, Steffen Reymann