Patents by Inventor Matthew L. Stoker

Matthew L. Stoker 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).

  • Publication number: 20180024420
    Abstract: A projector that projects a visible image as well as a non-visible image. The non-visible image might be used for any purpose, but an example is in order to provide depth information regarding physical item(s) interacting with the projected visible image. The projector includes multiple projecting units (e.g., one for each pixel to be displayed), each including light-emitting elements configured to emit light in the visible spectrum. Some or all of those projecting units might also include an emitting element for emitting light in the non-visible spectrum so as to collectively emit a non-visible image. Optics may be positioned to project the visible image and the non-visible image. A depth sensing module detects depth of surfaces within the scope of the non-visible image using a reflected portion of the non-visible image. Methods for projecting an image are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Donald Roy Mealing, Mark L. Davis, Roger H. Hoole, Matthew L. Stoker, W. Lorenzo Swank, Michael J. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 9778546
    Abstract: A projector that projects a visible image as well as a non-visible image. The non-visible image might be used for any purpose, but an example is in order to provide depth information regarding physical item(s) interacting with the projected visible image. The projector includes multiple projecting units (e.g., one for each pixel to be displayed), each including light-emitting elements configured to emit light in the visible spectrum. Some or all of those projecting units might also include an emitting element for emitting light in the non-visible spectrum so as to collectively emit a non-visible image. Optics may be positioned to project the visible image and the non-visible image. A depth sensing module detects depth of surfaces within the scope of the non-visible image using a reflected portion of the non-visible image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: MEP TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Roy Mealing, Mark L. Davis, Roger H. Hoole, Matthew L. Stoker, W. Lorenzo Swank, Michael J. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20150049078
    Abstract: The projection of interactive images such that different images are pre-edited so that when projected, the image is better suited for viewing from a particular perspective. Thus, a variety of images might be projected such that some are suitable for one perspective, some are suitable for another perspective, and so forth. For instance, one image might be edited so that when projected, the projected first image is presented for better viewing from a first perspective. Another image might be edited so that when projected, the projected second image is presented for better viewing from a second perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Donald Roy Mealing, Mark L. Davis, Roger H. Hoole, Matthew L. Stoker, W. Lorenzo Swank, Michael J. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20150049308
    Abstract: A projector that projects a visible image as well as a non-visible image. The non-visible image might be used for any purpose, but an example is in order to provide depth information regarding physical item(s) interacting with the projected visible image. The projector includes multiple projecting units (e.g., one for each pixel to be displayed), each including light-emitting elements configured to emit light in the visible spectrum. Some or all of those projecting units might also include an emitting element for emitting light in the non-visible spectrum so as to collectively emit a non-visible image. Optics may be positioned to project the visible image and the non-visible image. A depth sensing module detects depth of surfaces within the scope of the non-visible image using a reflected portion of the non-visible image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Donald Roy Mealing, Mark L. Davis, Roger H. Hoole, Matthew L. Stoker, W. Lorenzo Swank, Michael J. Bradshaw