Patents by Inventor Michael Gay

Michael Gay 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: 20100321377
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for integrating multiple virtual rendering systems to provide an augmented reality. There is provided a method for integrating multiple virtual rendering systems for outputting a composite render to a display, comprising obtaining a first environment data from a first virtual rendering system using a first camera view, obtaining a second environment data from a second virtual rendering system using a second camera view, rendering the composite render by processing the first environment and the second environment, and outputting the composite render to the display. Additionally, the first environment data and second environment data may depend on synchronized or corresponding inputs, and display priority algorithms or masking algorithms may be used to determine virtual and real object display priority.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Aaron Thiel
  • Publication number: 20100321389
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for rendering in accordance with location of virtual objects in real-time. There is provided a method for persistent association of a graphic overlay with a virtual object in a displayable environment, comprising receiving a first three-dimensional coordinate of the virtual object in the displayable environment, determining a three-dimensional coordinate of the graphic overlay in accordance with the first three-dimensional coordinate of the virtual object, tracking a movement of the virtual object in the displayable environment by receiving one or more second three-dimensional coordinates of the virtual object, and modifying the three-dimensional coordinate of the graphic overlay in accordance with the one or more second three-dimensional coordinates of the virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Aaron Thiel
  • Publication number: 20100247060
    Abstract: There is presented a system for recording a performance by a real-time performer interacting with a virtual object. The disclosed system comprises a projection module including a polarizing filter, the projection module configured to generate a polarized visible image corresponding to the virtual object. The system includes a surface for displaying the polarized visible image, the surface viewable by the real-time performer. The system also includes a recording module including a reverse-polarizing filter, the reverse-polarizing filter configured to reverse-polarize images of the performance by the real-time performer and the surface displaying the polarized visible image to produce reverse-polarized images. The recording module is configured to record the reverse-polarized images. In one embodiment, the system further comprises a rendering module configured to render the virtual object into the recorded performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Michael Zigmont, Robert Hess, Anthony Bailey
  • Publication number: 20100245349
    Abstract: There is presented a system for determining a placement of a virtual object in a performance space according to a performance by a real-time performer. The disclosed system comprises a projection module including a polarizing filter, the projection module configured to generate a polarized visible image corresponding to the virtual object. The system includes a surface for displaying the polarized visible image to the real-time performer. The system also includes a detection module for detecting inputs to the surface, wherein the inputs are provided by the real-time performer based on a location of the polarized visible image on the surface. The system further comprises a mapping module configured for mapping a location of each input to the surface to a corresponding point in the performance space, for the placement of the virtual object in the performance space according to the locations of inputs to the surface by the real-time performer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Michael Zigmont, Robert Hess, Anthony Bailey
  • Publication number: 20090153550
    Abstract: There is provided a virtual object rendering system comprising a camera, at least one sensor for sensing perspective data corresponding to a camera perspective, a communication interface configured to send the perspective data to a virtual object rendering computer, and the virtual object rendering computer having one or more virtual objects, the virtual object rendering computer configured to determine the camera perspective from the perspective data, and to perform the virtual object rendering by redrawing the one or more virtual objects to align the one or more virtual objects with the camera perspective. The virtual object rendering computer may be further configured to produce a merged image of the one or more redrawn virtual objects and a camera image received from the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Keaney, Michael Gay, Michael Zigmont, Anthony Bailey, Dave Casamona, Aaron Thiel
  • Publication number: 20070140622
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for terminating and anchoring fiber optic connections are disclosed. One apparatus includes a sealed body enclosing a passage for one or more optical fibers terminating in connections proximate a first end of the sealed body, the sealed body having a diameter less than an internal diameter of an oilfield tubular, the sealed body having a second end adapted to sealingly engage and anchor an end of a fiber optic carrier conduit. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Kenison, Michael Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
  • Publication number: 20060289172
    Abstract: A depth control system for maintaining a tubing conveyed tool in a desired location in a cased wellbore during wellbore operations performed with the tool includes a bottom hole assembly carried by a tubing, the bottom hole assembly including a tool and an anchoring device. A method for maintaining a tool at a desired depth in a cased wellbore while performing wellbore operations with the tool includes the steps of conveying a tool and an anchoring device on a tubing to a desired depth in a wellbore having a casing, operating the tool to perform a wellbore operation and actuating the anchoring device to engage the casing and maintain the tool at the desired depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Miller, Ivan Hlestov, Frank Espinosa, Michael Gay, John Lovell
  • Publication number: 20060278395
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for selectively and safely reversing flow in coiled tubing used for wellbore cleanouts are disclosed. One apparatus includes a section of coiled tubing having a main flow channel, at least two flow-preventing valves in the section of coiled tubing, each adapted to close the main flow channel upon attempted flow reversal; and at least one actuator adapted to deter closing of the flow-preventing valves. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Kenison, Michael Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
  • Publication number: 20060196659
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating subterranean formation comprising providing distributed temperature sensors, injecting a treatment fluid and monitoring the temperature across the treatment interval during the injection process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Virginia Jee, Nicolas Flamant, Hubertus Thomeer, Sarmad Adnan, Michael Gay
  • Patent number: 7055604
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating subterranean formation comprising providing distributed temperature sensors, injecting a treatment fluid and monitoring the temperature across the treatment interval during the injection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Virginia Jee, Nicolas Flamant, Hubertus Thomeer, Sarmad Adnan, Michael Gay
  • Publication number: 20060044156
    Abstract: A well site communication system for providing communication from downhole devices to surface systems and from surface system to downhole systems, and methods of using are presented. The communication system is particularly applicable for use with spooled conveyances disposed on a reel. The communication system comprises a communication assembly that may be provided in the reel. The communication assembly may be used to process data or information received from devices disposed in a wellbore and the communication assembly may communicate wirelessly with surface or downhole devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Sarmad Adnan, Michael Gay
  • Publication number: 20050279511
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deploying a line in a borehole using coiled tubing are presented. Methods are applicable for use in deploying a line in a coiled tubing when the coiled tubing is spooled on a reel or deployed in a wellbore. A line reel provided in a pressure housing is used to supply a line for deployment using fluid flow in coiled tubing. The line reel assembly and deployments methods are suitable for use under well pressure. The line may comprise fiber optics. Subsequent to deployment of coiled tubing with a line dispose therein, the coiled tubing may be withdrawn, leaving the line in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Sarmad Adnan, Michael Gay
  • Publication number: 20050263281
    Abstract: Apparatus having a fiber optic tether disposed in coiled tubing for communicating information between downhole tools and sensors and surface equipment and methods of operating such equipment. Wellbore operations performed using the fiber optic enabled coiled tubing apparatus includes transmitting control signals from the surface equipment to the downhole equipment over the fiber optic tether, transmitting information gathered from at least one downhole sensor to the surface equipment over the fiber optic tether, or collecting information by measuring an optical property observed on the fiber optic tether. The downhole tools or sensors connected to the fiber optic tether may either include devices that manipulate or respond to optical signal directly or tools or sensors that operate according to conventional principles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: John Lovell, Michael Gay, Sarmad Adnan, Kean Zemlak
  • Publication number: 20050236161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber equipped tubing and methods of making and using the same. The optical fiber equipped tubing comprises a fiber optic tube deployed within a tubular, the fiber optic tube having at least one optical fiber disposed within a duct, the duct typically being a metallic metal compatible with wellbore environments. The present invention also relates to a method of making an optical fiber equipped tubing comprising pumping a fluid into a tubular and deploying a fiber optic tube into the tubular by propelling it in the flow of the pumped fluid. The present invention also provides a method of communicating in wellbore using a fiber optic tube disposed within a wellbore tubular. In certain embodiments, this communication may be combined with a wireless communication system at the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Sarmad Adnan, John Lovell
  • Publication number: 20040129418
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating subterranean formation comprising providing distributed temperature sensors, injecting a treatment fluid and monitoring the temperature across the treatment interval during the injection process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Virginia Jee, Nicolas Flamant, Hubertus Thomeer, Sarmad Adnan, Michael Gay
  • Patent number: 5034533
    Abstract: Polymer matrices, e.g., halogenated polymers such as PVC, polyolefins, polystyrenes, polyalkadiences, etc., are stabilized against the adverse effects of heat and light, by incorporating therein an effective stabilizing amount of a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which n is a number ranging from 1 to 3, and R is a methyl radical or a hydrogen atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Chimie
    Inventors: Michael Gay, Sylvie Lavault