Patents by Inventor Mark Hunt

Mark 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).

  • Patent number: 8300302
    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 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: William Hewlett, Ian Clarke, Nigel Evans, Richard Parker, Mark A. Hunt, Michael Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120245472
    Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of light emitting diodes. A sensor signal from the optical sensor is processed with a filtered accelerometer output signal from the accelerometer to create a filtered vital sign signal used to generate a real-time vital sign for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: IMPACT SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nikolai Rulkov, Mark Hunt, Donald Brady
  • Patent number: 8254260
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for addressing a congestion condition in a communication network are disclosed. For example, the method receives an alert for at least one of: a trunk or a Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC), where the trunk or the PVC is associated with a route. The method determines whether the alert is associated with a congestion condition by determining whether a trunk utilization has exceeded a first predetermined threshold for the trunk or for the at least one trunk supporting the PVC. The method then rebuilds the route if the first predetermined threshold is exceeded for the trunk or for the at least one trunk supporting said PVC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Paritosh Bajpay, Chuan-Chuen Chang, Monowar Hossain, Mark Hunt, Thiru Ilango, Michael R. Lambert, David H. Lu, Chen-Yui Yang
  • Patent number: 8219933
    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: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Patent number: 8172761
    Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of light emitting diodes. A sensor signal from the optical sensor is processed with a filtered accelerometer output signal from the accelerometer to create a filtered vital sign signal used to generate a real-time vital sign for a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolai Rulkov, Mark Hunt, Donald Brady
  • Publication number: 20120088982
    Abstract: A monitoring device (820) for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device (820) is preferably comprises an article (825), an optical sensor (830), an accelerometer (710) and processor (741). The optical sensor (830) preferably comprises a photodetector (836) and a plurality of light emitting diodes (835). A sensor signal from the optical sensor (830) is processed with a filtered accelerometer output signal from the accelerometer to create a filtered vital sign signal used to generate a real-time vital sign for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: IMPACT SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nikolai Rulkov, Mark Hunt, Donald Brady
  • Publication number: 20120082376
    Abstract: Digital blurring of an image is carried out by blurring using a linear or piecewise continuous blurring function. The blurring function blurs a rectangular portion of an image so that the blurring can be embodied by vertical blurring followed by halls on pull blow. Blurring is done by getting on portion of the line of pixels, adding and dividing by the number of pixels. All the columns are blurred, followed by all of the rows being blurred. The columns and rows can be blurred at the same time to maximize the number of cache hits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.LC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20120046766
    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: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Production Resource Group L.L.C
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Drew Findley
  • Publication number: 20120038600
    Abstract: A controlling console and media server, and winch moving console all work together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.L.C
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Matt Corke, Mike Wyatt, John Hennessey, Dhruveshkumar Brahmbhatt
  • Patent number: 8092393
    Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of light emitting diodes. A sensor signal from the optical sensor is processed with a filtered accelerometer output signal from the accelerometer to create a filtered vital sign signal used to generate a real-time vital sign for a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolai Rulkov, Mark Hunt, Donald Brady
  • Patent number: 8077998
    Abstract: Digital blurring of an image is carried out by blurring using a linear or piecewise continuous blurring function. The blurring function blurs a rectangular portion of an image so that the blurring can be embodied by vertical blurring followed by halls on pull blow. Blurring is done by getting on portion of the line of pixels, adding and dividing by the number of pixels. All the columns are blurred, followed by all of the rows being blurred. The columns and rows can be blurred at the same time to maximize the number of cache hits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20110299278
    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: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8050777
    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: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A Hunt, Drew Findley
  • Patent number: 8031131
    Abstract: A stage lighting system with a digital and analog part. The digital part is used to form the image, which can be, for example, a full brightness image. The analog part is used to dim the image, and to carry out failsafe operation. If an error occurs in the digital part, then the analog part prevents the image from being shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Ian Clarke
  • Patent number: 8012097
    Abstract: A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, and a computer (1420). The monitoring device (20) is preferably an article (25) having an optical sensor (30) and a circuitry assembly (35), and a pair of straps (26a and 26b). The monitoring device (20) preferably provides for the display of the following information about the user: pulse rate; blood oxygenation levels; calories expended by the user of a pre-set time period; target zones of activity; time; distance traveled; and/or dynamic blood pressure. The article (25) is preferably a band worn on a user's wrist, arm or ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hunt, Nikolai Rulkov, Donald Brady
  • Patent number: 8002709
    Abstract: A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, an interface (1115), a game console (1010) and an accessory (1020). The monitoring device (20) is preferably an article (25) having an optical sensor (30) and a circuitry assembly (35), and a pair of straps (26a and 26b). The monitoring device (20) preferably provides for the display of the following information about the user: pulse rate; blood oxygenation levels; calories expended by the user of a pre-set time period; target zones of activity; time; distance traveled; and/or dynamic blood pressure. The article (25) is preferably a band worn on a user's wrist, arm or ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Bady, Nikolai Rulkov, Mark Hunt
  • Patent number: 8002710
    Abstract: A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, an interface (1115), a game console (1010) and an accessory (1020). The monitoring device (20) is preferably an article (25) having an optical sensor (30) and a circuitry assembly (35), and a pair of straps (26a and 26b). The monitoring device (20) preferably provides for the display of the following information about the user: pulse rate; blood oxygenation levels; calories expended by the user of a pre-set time period; target zones of activity; time; distance traveled; and/or dynamic blood pressure. The article (25) is preferably a band worn on a user's wrist, arm or ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Impact Sports Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hunt, Nikolai Rulkov, Donald Brady
  • Patent number: 7995485
    Abstract: A method and system for providing automated diagnostics of networks using multiple physical channels are disclosed. For example, the method receives a ticket indicating a problem and attempts to identify at least one physical channel of the network that is a potential cause of the problem. The method runs at least one diagnostic test on the identified physical channel and reports a result of said diagnostic test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas Anderson, Paritosh Bajpay, Roberta Bienfait, Mojgan Dardashti, Mark Hunt, Jackson Liu, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas
  • Patent number: 7954966
    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: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J. Owen, Michael D. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20110122629
    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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt