Patents by Inventor Michael Fredrick
Michael Fredrick 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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Publication number: 20230154062Abstract: An improved augmented reality object handling system, including: a display device; a camera functionally coupled to the display such that visual data from the camera is displayed on the display; an augmented reality object, including rendering data configured to provide instructions for displaying the AR of on the display; behavior instructions, the behavior instructions including interaction instructions for how the AR object interacts with visual data from the camera and/or other AR objects; and a characteristic interaction broker in communication with the AR object, wherein the interaction broker loads into memory interaction instructions from associated AR objects, tracks positions of associated AR objects, and triggers interactions based on loaded interaction instructions, characteristics, and tracked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: BOOMANITY CORP. A DELAWARE CORPORATIONInventors: Jane Dudley, Michael Fredrick Hines, Maximitiano Knox Laguna
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Patent number: 11574423Abstract: An improved augmented reality object handling system, including: a display device; a camera functionally coupled to the display such that visual data from the camera is displayed on the display; an augmented reality object, including rendering data configured to provide instructions for displaying the AR object on the display; behavior instructions, the behavior instructions including interaction instructions for how the AR object interacts with visual data from the camera and/or other AR objects; and a characteristic interaction broker in communication with the AR object, wherein the interaction broker loads into memory interaction instructions from associated AR objects, tracks positions of associated AR objects, and triggers interactions based on loaded interaction instructions, characteristics, and tracked positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: BOOMANITY CORP. A DELAWARE CORPORATIONInventors: Jane Dudley, Michael Fredrick Hines, Maximiliano Knox Laguna
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Patent number: 11539935Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may receive, from a second computing system, video streams of a scene, the video streams including at least a first image and a second image that are simultaneously captured by a first camera and a second camera of the second computing system, respectively. The system may determine, using a sensor system, a viewpoint of a viewer with respect to a display region of a monoscopic display associated with the first computing system. The system may generate an output image of the scene by blending, according to blending proportions computed using the viewpoint of the viewer, corresponding portions of the first image and the second image. The system may display the output image in the display region of the monoscopic display.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Garrod Bosworth, Timo Juhani Ahonen, Brian Keith Cabral, Ryan Cairns, Andrea Colaco, Jonathan Huang, Michael Fredrick Cohen
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Publication number: 20220375124Abstract: A method for using a virtual camera location to display image data to one device from another device associated with a plurality of cameras. The method includes receiving image data from a plurality of cameras associated with a second user device associated with a second user. The method further includes establishing a virtual camera location different from positions of the plurality of cameras. The method further includes providing an image using the image data on a first user display of a first user device based at least on a viewpoint of the virtual camera location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Ronit Kassis, Brian Keith Cabral, Michael Fredrick Cohen
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Publication number: 20220245865Abstract: An improved augmented reality object handling system, including: a display device; a camera functionally coupled to the display such that visual data from the camera is displayed on the display; an augmented reality object, including rendering data configured to provide instructions for displaying the AR object on the display; behavior instructions, the behavior instructions including interaction instructions for how the AR object interacts with visual data from the camera and/or other AR objects; and a characteristic interaction broker in communication with the AR object, wherein the interaction broker loads into memory interaction instructions from associated AR objects, tracks positions of associated AR objects, and triggers interactions based on loaded interaction instructions, characteristics, and tracked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: BOOMANITY CORP. A DELAWARE CORPORATIONInventors: Jane Dudley, Michael Fredrick Hines, Maximiliano Knox Laguna
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Publication number: 20220174257Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may receive, from a second computing system, video streams of a scene, the video streams including at least a first image and a second image that are simultaneously captured by a first camera and a second camera of the second computing system, respectively. The system may determine, using a sensor system, a viewpoint of a viewer with respect to a display region of a monoscopic display associated with the first computing system. The system may generate an output image of the scene by blending, according to blending proportions computed using the viewpoint of the viewer, corresponding portions of the first image and the second image. The system may display the output image in the display region of the monoscopic display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Andrew Garrod Bosworth, Timo Juhani Ahonen, Brian Keith Cabral, Ryan Cairns, Andrea Colaco, Jonathan Huang, Michael Fredrick Cohen
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Patent number: 10660402Abstract: A shoe apparatus with electronic grip enhancement is disclosed. In particular, the shoe includes: an electrical energy storage device such as a capacitor or battery; a piezoelectric generator configured to generate electricity when the user takes a step in the shoe; and a sole including an electrostatic adhesive portion configured to augment the grip of the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Inventor: Michael Fredrick Grimberg
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Publication number: 20190008231Abstract: A shoe apparatus with electronic grip enhancement is disclosed. In particular, the shoe includes: an electrical energy storage device such as a capacitor or battery; a piezoelectric generator configured to generate electricity when the user takes a step in the shoe; and a sole including an electrostatic adhesive portion configured to augment the grip of the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Michael Fredrick GRIMBERG
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Patent number: 9953845Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic module includes providing a conductive strip and a dielectric material. The method includes coating the dielectric material and the conductive strip to form a layered structure having a conductive layer defined by the conductive strip and a dielectric layer defined by the dielectric material. The method includes applying a carrier strip to the layered structure. The method includes processing the conductive layer to form a circuit while the layered structure is on the carrier strip. The method includes removing the carrier strip from the layered structure. The method includes applying the layered structure with the circuit to an electronic module substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Randall Malstrom, David Sarraf, Miguel Angel Morales, Leonard Henry Radzilowski, Michael Fredrick Laub
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Patent number: 9810850Abstract: A fiber gripper component includes a fiber receiving recess which extends from a first surface of the fiber gripper component toward a second surface of the fiber gripper component. The fiber receiving recess extends from a front face to a rear face. The fiber receiving recess has a fiber receiving surface which is positioned between the first surface and the second surface. A plurality of resilient fiber receiving grooves extend from the fiber receiving surface toward the second surface. The resilient fiber receiving grooves have a width which is less than an outer-diameter dimension of mating optical fibers to provide a press fit of the optical fibers into the resilient fiber receiving grooves. The fiber gripper component is molded with tolerances in the submicron range to maintain part functionality to allow automatable fiber assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Aleksandar Kolev Angelov, Daniel Wesley Flemmens, Michael Fredrick Laub, Jason Thomas Chiota
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Publication number: 20170059789Abstract: A ferrule for optical connectors. The ferrule includes a mating face for mating with a mating ferrule. Fiber receiving openings extend through the mating face. A protrusion surface extends from the mating face. The protrusion surface surrounds the fiber receiving openings, wherein all of the fiber receiving openings extend through the protrusion surface of the mating face. A top surface of the ferrule has an opening, the opening is positioned proximate to the mating face. A fiber positioning member is positioned in the ferrule, the fiber positioning member has channels which cooperate with individual fibers to properly position and retain the fibers in the ferrule. The channels have tapered surfaces which guide the fibers into the channels smoothly without the fiber abutting on the wall of the channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Jason Thomas CHIOTA, Daniel Wesley FLEMMENS, Aleksandar Kolev ANGELOV, Michael Joseph VINO, Craig Warren HORNUNG, Michael Fredrick LAUB, Chad MORGAN, Alan PLOTTS
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Patent number: 9093800Abstract: A leadframe module for an electrical connector includes a leadframe having contacts initially held together as part of the leadframe. The contacts have mating ends configured to be mated to corresponding mating contacts. The contacts having mounting ends configured to be terminated to corresponding conductors. Dielectric shells coat corresponding contacts. Outer shields are applied to corresponding dielectric shells. Each of the contacts, dielectric shells and outer shields define corresponding shielded transmission lines of the leadframe module. Optionally, a ground plate may be coupled to each of the transmission lines and electrically connected to the outer shields of the transmission lines to electrically common each of the outer shields.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Michael Fredrick Laub
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Publication number: 20140111960Abstract: A leadframe module for an electrical connector includes a leadframe having contacts initially held together as part of the leadframe. The contacts have mating ends configured to be mated to corresponding mating contacts. The contacts having mounting ends configured to be terminated to corresponding conductors. Dielectric shells coat corresponding contacts. Outer shields are applied to corresponding dielectric shells. Each of the contacts, dielectric shells and outer shields define corresponding shielded transmission lines of the leadframe module. Optionally, a ground plate may be coupled to each of the transmission lines and electrically connected to the outer shields of the transmission lines to electrically common each of the outer shields.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Michael Fredrick Laub
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Patent number: 8612264Abstract: A system and method of generating insurance risk samples and for comparing hypothetical and real insurance premiums of different insurance companies is disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more rating factors are defined and have a plurality of possible values at least partially defining an insurance risk. Values for the one or more rating factors are selected according to a predetermined distribution. The selected values are then used to generate sample risks, calculate sample premiums for the risks, and/or compare sample premiums for different types of insurance policies.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Atera Solutions, LLCInventors: Michael Fredrick Weitermann, Lisa Marie Mrochinski
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Patent number: 8591016Abstract: A method for delivering molten ink to a printing mechanism alternates between a first and second reservoir receiving molten ink from a receiving ink reservoir while providing ink from the other of the first and second reservoirs to a printing mechanism. The alternation of the two reservoirs is achieved with coordinated operation of two actuators operatively connected to two seal members.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Roger Gaylord Leighton, Michael Fredrick Leo, Nathan Eymard Smith, David Peter Lomenzo, Vincent M. Williams, Patrick James Walker
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Publication number: 20130161083Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a substrate having a first surface, a first conductive circuit deposited on the first surface and a dielectric cover deposited on the first surface and covering at least a portion of the first conductive circuit. The dielectric cover has an edge and the first surface is exposed beyond the edge. A second conductive circuit is deposited on the dielectric cover and the substrate. The second conductive circuit spans the edge such that at least part of the second conductive circuit is deposited on the dielectric cover and at least part of the second conductive circuit is deposited on the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: CHARLES RANDALL MALSTROM, Joseph D. Locondro, Michael Fredrick Laub, David Bruce Sarraf
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Patent number: 8449093Abstract: A solid phase change ink melter assembly in a phase change ink image producing machine includes an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, the array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and opposite melter surfaces for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further including a number of heat transfer devices extending through and in heat transfer contact with the plurality of fins, the heat transfer devices including a heating element for heating the device. The bottom edge of the fins defines a plurality of apexes which serve as drip points for molten phase change ink.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Nathan Eymard Smith, Roger Leighton, Michael Fredrick Leo, Robert Tuchrelo, Patrick James Walker, David Peter Lomenzo
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Publication number: 20130074328Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic module includes providing a conductive strip and a dielectric material. The method includes coating the dielectric material and the conductive strip to form a layered structure having a conductive layer defined by the conductive strip and a dielectric layer defined by the dielectric material. The method includes applying a carrier strip to the layered structure. The method includes processing the conductive layer to form a circuit while the layered structure is on the carrier strip. The method includes removing the carrier strip from the layered structure. The method includes applying the layered structure with the circuit to an electronic module substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: CHARLES RANDALL MALSTROM, DAVID SARRAF, MIGUEL ANGEL MORALES, LEONARD HENRY RADZILOWSKI, MICHAEL FREDRICK LAUB
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Patent number: 8403470Abstract: A solid phase change ink melter assembly in a phase change ink image producing machine includes an array of a plurality of spaced apart fins, the array defining a top face for receiving the solid pieces of phase change ink, a bottom face for discharging melted ink, and opposite melter surfaces for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further includes a number of heat transfer devices extending through and in heat transfer contact with the plurality of fins, the heat transfer devices including a heating element for heating the device. The bottom edge of the fins defines a plurality of apexes which serve as drip points for molten phase change ink.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Nathan Eymard Smith, Roger Leighton, Michael Fredrick Leo, Robert Tuchrelo, Patrick James Walker, David Peter Lomenzo
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Patent number: 8348405Abstract: A molten ink supply for a solid ink printing machine includes a container for storing solid ink pellets and a withdrawal tube having an inlet end disposed within the container. A vacuum generator is disposed at the outlet end of the withdrawal tube operable to draw a vacuum within the tube. A feed conduit is connected to the outlet end for receiving solid ink pellets drawn therein by said vacuum generator and conveying the pellets to a melting station operable to melt the solid ink pellets. An assist tube is provided within the container with a discharge nozzle disposed within the withdrawal tube at the inlet end and operable to provide a flow of air into the withdrawal tube to agitate solid ink pellets and facilitate withdrawal of the pellets by the vacuum generator.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Nathan Eymard Smith, Michael Fredrick Leo, Patrick James Walker, Robert R. Tuchrelo