Patents by Inventor Mark A. Hunt

Mark A. Hunt 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).

  • Gobo virtual machine
    Patent number: 7457670
    Abstract: Producing complicated effects based on image processing operations. The image processing operations are defined for a processor which may be different than the processor which is actually used. The processor that is actually used runs an interpreter that interprets the information into its own language, and then runs the image processing. The actual information is formed according to a plurality of layers which are combined in some way so that each layer can effect the layers below it. For example, the layers may add to, subtract from, or form transparency to the layer below it or make color filtering the layer below it. This enables many different effects computed and precompiled for a hypothetical processor, and a different processor can be used to combine and render those effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Drew Findley
  • File system for a stage lighting array system
    Patent number: 7441160
    Abstract: A file system for a stage lighting system that maintains the different files associated with the stage lighting system. Each of the files that can represent an effect are maintained within the system within a configuration file. The configuration file can be updated on each start of the system so that the system can maintain information indicative of current configuration files. A test mode can also be entered in which a pre-formed show can be tested against the current state of the configuration files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Electronically Controlled Stage Lighting System
    Publication number: 20080225372
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Cook, Richard Parker, Mark A Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • File system for a stage lighting array system
    Patent number: 7401934
    Abstract: A file system for a stage lighting system that maintains the different files associated with the stage lighting system. Each of the files that can represent an effect are maintained within the system within a configuration file. The configuration file can be updated on each start of the system so that the system can maintain information indicative of current configuration files. A test mode can also be entered in which a pre-formed show can be tested against the current state of the configuration files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Electronically controlled stage lighting system
    Patent number: 7379230
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Multilayer control of gobo shape
    Patent number: 7350941
    Abstract: A control of gobos defined by records in the gobo. The gobos are formed by menued shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • File system for a stage lighting array system
    Patent number: 7290895
    Abstract: A file system for a stage lighting system that maintains the different files associated with the stage lighting system. Each of the files that can represent an effect are maintained within the system within a configuration file. The configuration file can be updated on each start of the system so that the system can maintain information indicative of current configuration files. A test mode can also be entered in which a pre-formed show can be tested against the current state of the configuration files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Stage lighting lamp unit and stage lighting system including such unit
    Patent number: 7270444
    Abstract: A stage lighting lamp unit includes a processor for receiving control data from a remote console. Beam orientation data for the lamp unit is passed to the lamp in the form of the x, y and z co-ordinates of a point in space through which the beam is to pass. The processor divides the required lamp travel into a number of stages dependent on execution duration data sent with the position data, and calculates, for each stage, a new value for pan and tilt angles for the lamp. These values are passed to pan and tilt controlling co-processors which control servo-motors for pan and tilt operation. The lamp unit also incorporates a rotatable shutter for interrupting the lamp beam when required. The shutters of all the lamps in a system can be instructed from the remote console to open and close in synchronism, thereby providing a stroboscopic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Electronically controlled stage lighting system
    Patent number: 7230752
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Multilayer control of gobo shape
    Patent number: 7161562
    Abstract: A control of gobos defend by records in the gobo. The gobos are formed by menued shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Stage lighting lamp unit and stage lighting system including such unit
    Patent number: 6894443
    Abstract: A stage lighting lamp unit includes a processor for receiving control data from a remote console. Beam orientation data for the lamp unit is passed to the lamp in the form of the x, y and z co-ordinates of a point in space through which the beam is to pass. The processor divides the required lamp travel into a number of stages dependent on execution duration data sent with the position data, and calculates, for each stage, a new value for pan and tilt angles for the lamp. These values are passed to pan and tilt controlling co-processors which control servo-motors for pan and tilt operation. The lamp unit also incorporates a rotatable shutter for interrupting the lamp beam when required. The shutters of all the lamps in a system can be instructed from the remote console to open and close in synchronism, thereby providing a stroboscopic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Production Resource Group L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Gobo virtual machine
    Publication number: 20050083487
    Abstract: Producing complicated effects based on image processing operations. The image processing operations are defined for a processor which may be different than the processor which is actually used. The processor that is actually used runs an interpreter that interprets the information into its own language, and then runs the image processing. The actual information is formed according to a plurality of layers which are combined in some way so that each layer can effect the layers below it. For example, the layers may add to, subtract from, or form transparency to the layer below it or make color filtering the layer below it. This enables many different effects computed and precompiled for a hypothetical processor, and a different processor can be used to combine and render those effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Drew Findley
  • Pixel based gobo record control format
    Patent number: 6801353
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Production Resource Group Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, William E. Hewlett, Ian Clarke
  • Electronically controlled stage lighting system
    Publication number: 20040160198
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Light and Sound Design, Ltd. a England corporation
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Stage lighting lamp unit and stage lighting system including such unit
    Publication number: 20040125602
    Abstract: A stage lighting lamp unit includes a processor for receiving control data from a remote console. Beam orientation data for the lamp unit is passed to the lamp in the form of the x, y and z co-ordinates of a point in space through which the beam is to pass. The processor divides the required lamp travel into a number of stages dependent on execution duration data sent with the position data, and calculates, for each stage, a new value for pan and tilt angles for the lamp. These values are passed to pan and tilt controlling co-processors which control servo-motors for pan and tilt operation. The lamp unit also incorporates a rotatable shutter for interrupting the lamp beam when required. The shutters of all the lamps in a system can be instructed from the remote console to open and close in synchronism, thereby providing a stroboscopic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Light & Sound Design Ltd., a British corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Electronically controlled stage lighting system
    Patent number: 6736528
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design, Ltd.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Electronically controlled stage lighting system
    Patent number: 6622053
    Abstract: A lighting system operating using a digital mirror as its operative device. The digital mirror is used to shape the light which is a passed through advanced optical devices in order to produce an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Stage lighting lamp unit and stage lighting system including such unit
    Patent number: 6597132
    Abstract: A stage lighting lamp unit includes a processor for receiving control data from a remote console. Beam orientation data for the lamp unit is passed to the lamp in the form of the x, y and z co-ordinates of a point in space through which the beam is to pass. The processor divides the required lamp travel into a number of stages dependent on execution duration data sent with the position data, and calculates, for each stage, a new value for pan and tilt angles for the lamp. These values are passed to pan and tilt controlling co-processors which control servo-motors for pan and tilt operation. The lamp unit also incorporates a rotatable shutter for interrupting the lamp beam when required. The shutters of all the lamps in a system can be instructed from the remote console to open and close in synchronism, thereby providing a stroboscopic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Pixel based gobo record control format
    Patent number: 6549326
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, William E. Hewlett, Ian Clarke
  • Pixel based gobo control format
    Patent number: 6538797
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Light & Sound Design, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt