Patents by Inventor Matthew G. Hine

Matthew G. Hine 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).

  • Shared-field image projection and capture system
    Patent number: 9398223
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for capturing images on a screen is disclosed. The method includes directing light from a surface of a spatial light modular to an image field using a projection system; capturing light from the image field using the projection system, the projection system directing at least a portion of the captured light to the spatial light modulator; and directing at least a portion of the received captured light to an image capture system using the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven M. Penn, Duane S. Dewald, Matthew G. Hine
  • SHARED-FIELD PROJECTION AND IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140240573
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for capturing images on a screen is disclosed. The method includes directing light from a surface of a spatial light modular to an image field using a projection system; capturing light from the image field using the projection system, the projection system directing at least a portion of the captured light to the spatial light modulator; and directing at least a portion of the received captured light to an image capture system using the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven M. Penn, Duane S. Dewald, Matthew G. Hine
  • Combined image projection and capture system using on and off state positions of spatial light modulator
    Patent number: 8690340
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for capturing images on a screen is disclosed. The method includes directing light from a surface of a spatial light modular to an image field using a projection system; capturing light from the image field using the projection system, the projection system directing at least a portion of the captured light to the spatial light modulator; and directing at least a portion of the received captured light to an image capture system using the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven M. Penn, Duane S. Dewald, Matthew G. Hine
  • Method and system for screen attachment
    Patent number: 8203786
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a display system include a frame and one or more screen panels. Each panel has an inwardly disposed face and an outwardly disposed face. An adhesive layer couples to respective portions of each inwardly disposed face. At least one of the adhesive layers couples the one or more screen panels to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Matthew G. Hine
  • Method and system for multi-channel viewing applications
    Patent number: 7808449
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for rendering plural channels on a common display are provided. In a method embodiment, a method for allowing sharing of a display by a plurality of users wishing to view a plurality of respective images includes displaying the plurality of respective images sequentially on the display. The method further includes selectively allowing the respective image to be viewed by the respective user, but not by any other of the plurality of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason M. Neidrich, Matthew G. Hine, Lisa A. Wesneski
  • Shared-Field Projection and Imaging System
    Publication number: 20100149493
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for capturing images on a screen is disclosed. The method includes directing light from a surface of a spatial light modular to an image field using a projection system; capturing light from the image field using the projection system, the projection system directing at least a portion of the captured light to the spatial light modulator; and directing at least a portion of the received captured light to an image capture system using the spatial light modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven M. Penn, Duane S. Dewald, Matthew G. Hine
  • Method and system for multi-channel viewing applications
    Publication number: 20080158095
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for rendering plural channels on a common display are provided. In a method embodiment, a method for allowing sharing of a display by a plurality of users wishing to view a plurality of respective images includes displaying the plurality of respective images sequentially on the display. The method further includes selectively allowing the respective image to be viewed by the respective user, but not by any other of the plurality of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason M. Neidrich, Matthew G. Hine, Lisa A. Wesneski
  • Method and system for screen attachment
    Publication number: 20080158796
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a display system include a frame and one or more screen panels. Each panel has an inwardly disposed face and an outwardly disposed face. An adhesive layer couples to respective portions of each inwardly disposed face. At least one of the adhesive layers couples the one or more screen panels to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Matthew G. Hine