Patents by Inventor Jonathan E. Forward

Jonathan E. Forward 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).

  • Method and apparatus for viewing depth images
    Patent number: 5803564
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for viewing depth images having different depth image scenes being projected at different viewer orientations. A frame is rotatably mounted to a stand for rotation about an axis, wherein the frame includes at least one viewing port. An interior of the frame is back lit to illuminate the viewing port. The frame includes a retainer for securing a depth image to the frame. The frame is rotated about the axis by a drive assembly to present at least one cycle of information from the depth image to a stationary viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Michael R. Bruinsma, Jeffrey P. Bruinsma, Jonathan E. Forward