Patents by Inventor Kielan C. Crow
Kielan C. Crow 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: 11277545Abstract: An image capture device includes a heatsink having a cutout within the heatsink. The image capture device also includes a housing, a mounting structure located on an external side of the housing, and an integrated sensor and lens assembly (ISLA) extending through the cutout in the heatsink and connecting to the mounting structure. The ISLA is free of contact with the heatsink. The heatsink can include mounting flanges to support components including printed circuit boards and battery cages.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Akshay Shinde, Nicholas Vitale, Eduardo Hernandez Pacheco
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Publication number: 20220046168Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for a stabilization mechanism. The stabilization mechanism may be used in conjunction with an imaging device. The method may be performed by a control system of the stabilization mechanism and includes obtaining a device setting from an imaging device. The method may also include obtaining a configuration of the stabilization mechanism. The method includes determining a soft stop based on the device setting, the configuration, or both. The soft stop may be a virtual hard stop that indicates to the stabilization mechanism to reduce speed as a field of view of the imaging device approaches the soft stop. The method may also include setting an image stabilization mechanism parameter based on the determined soft stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Kielan C. Crow, Pascal Gohl
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Publication number: 20220021795Abstract: An image capture device includes a heatsink that absorbs thermal energy and a first component that generates thermal energy. The image capture device includes a second component that generates thermal energy and a first conductor that extends between the first component and the heatsink, and the first conductor moves thermal energy from the first component to the heatsink by conduction. The image capture device includes a second conductor that extends between the second component and the heatsink, and the second conductor has a portion perpendicularly extended relative to the first conductor. The second conductor moves thermal energy from the second component to the heatsink by conduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale, Eduardo Hernandez Pacheco
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Publication number: 20210400381Abstract: An image capture device includes an audio depression formed into the housing with a drainage microphone mounted therein. A cover protects the drainage microphone disposed beneath the cover from an environment external to the image capture device. The cover and audio depression define a drainage channel extending from a channel entrance, through a channel volume, and out a channel exit. The surface area of the opening of the channel entrance is proportioned relative to the channel volume such that the ratio of the surface area to volume is greater than ten percent. This allows the cover to shift resonance outside of a desired frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Erich Tisch, Kielan C. Crow, Adrian Santos
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Publication number: 20210321027Abstract: An image capture device includes a first component that is configured to provide thermal energy. A heatsink is spaced a distance apart from the first component, and a second component is positioned between the first component and the heatsink. A conductor contacts the first component and the heatsink, and the conductor extends from the first component along sides of the second component to the heatsink.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale, Eduardo Hernandez Pacheco
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Patent number: 11146711Abstract: An image capture device includes a first component that is configured to provide thermal energy. A heatsink is spaced a distance apart from the first component, and a second component is positioned between the first component and the heatsink. A conductor contacts the first component and the heatsink, and the conductor extends from the first component along sides of the second component to the heatsink.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale, Eduardo Hernandez Pacheco
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Publication number: 20210274067Abstract: An image capture device includes a heatsink having a cutout within the heatsink. The image capture device also includes a housing, a mounting structure located on an external side of the housing, and an integrated sensor and lens assembly (ISLA) extending through the cutout in the heatsink and connecting to the mounting structure. The ISLA is free of contact with the heatsink. The heatsink can include mounting flanges to support components including printed circuit boards and battery cages.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Akshay Shinde, Nicholas Vitale, Eduardo Hernandez Pacheco
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Patent number: 11089208Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for a stabilization mechanism. The stabilization mechanism may be used in conjunction with an imaging device. The method may be performed by a control system of the stabilization mechanism and includes obtaining a device setting from an imaging device. The method may also include obtaining a configuration of the stabilization mechanism. The method includes determining a soft stop based on the device setting, the configuration, or both. The soft stop may be a virtual hard stop that indicates to the stabilization mechanism to reduce speed as a field of view of the imaging device approaches the soft stop. The method may also include setting an image stabilization mechanism parameter based on the determined soft stop.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Kielan C. Crow, Pascal Gohl
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Publication number: 20210173288Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, electronic components contained in the body, and two finger members. The two finger members movable relative to the body between an extended state and a collapsed state. In the extended state, the two finger members extend outward from the body for receipt by a mount of an external support. In the collapsed state, the two finger members are collapsed toward the body. In the extended state, the two finger members may extend parallel with each other for receipt in parallel slots of the mount of the external support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Marco Marroquin, Nicholas D. Woodman, Kielan C. Crow
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Publication number: 20210112182Abstract: An image capture device includes electronic components and a body. The electronic components include an image sensor and a processing apparatus. The body defines an internal compartment containing the electronic components. The body includes a rear housing and a chassis. The rear housing extends around a top side, a right side, a bottom side, and a left side of the body. The chassis includes an upright portion and a lateral portion extending rearward from the upright portion. The rear housing and the chassis are coupled to each other to cooperatively form the internal compartment with the upright portion of the chassis being coupled to a front end of the rear housing and the lateral portion being positioned outside of and below the internal compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale, Marco Marroquin, Matthew David Thomas, Jordan Zook Todd, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen
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Patent number: 10928711Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, electronic components contained in the body, and two finger members. The two finger members movable relative to the body between an extended state and a collapsed state. In the extended state, the two finger members extend outward from the body for receipt by a mount of an external support. In the collapsed state, the two finger members are collapsed toward the body. In the extended state, the two finger members may extend parallel with each other for receipt in parallel slots of the mount of the external support.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Marco Marroquin, Nicholas D. Woodman, Kielan C. Crow
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Publication number: 20200159091Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, electronic components contained in the body, and two finger members. The two finger members movable relative to the body between an extended state and a collapsed state. In the extended state, the two finger members extend outward from the body for receipt by a mount of an external support. In the collapsed state, the two finger members are collapsed toward the body. In the extended state, the two finger members may extend parallel with each other for receipt in parallel slots of the mount of the external support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Marco Marroquin, Nicholas D. Woodman, Kielan C. Crow
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Publication number: 20200145577Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for a stabilization mechanism. The stabilization mechanism may be used in conjunction with an imaging device. The method may be performed by a control system of the stabilization mechanism and includes obtaining a device setting from an imaging device. The method may also include obtaining a configuration of the stabilization mechanism. The method includes determining a soft stop based on the device setting, the configuration, or both. The soft stop may be a virtual hard stop that indicates to the stabilization mechanism to reduce speed as a field of view of the imaging device approaches the soft stop. The method may also include setting an image stabilization mechanism parameter based on the determined soft stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Kielan C. Crow, Pascal Gohl
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Publication number: 20200036878Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
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Patent number: 10536630Abstract: The disclosure describes systems and methods for a stabilization mechanism. The stabilization mechanism may be used in conjunction with an imaging device. The method may be performed by a control system of the stabilization mechanism and includes obtaining a device setting from an imaging device. The method may also include obtaining a configuration of the stabilization mechanism. The method includes determining a soft stop based on the device setting, the configuration, or both. The soft stop may be a virtual hard stop that indicates to the stabilization mechanism to reduce speed as a field of view of the imaging device approaches the soft stop. The method may also include setting an image stabilization mechanism parameter based on the determined soft stop.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Kielan C. Crow, Pascal Gohl
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Patent number: 10462369Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
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Patent number: 10432863Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
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Publication number: 20190215430Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
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Patent number: D946074Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale
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Patent number: D950624Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Kielan C. Crow, Nicholas Vitale