Patents by Inventor Michael J. Becker

Michael J. Becker 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: 9514437
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile device comprises a local content store, one or more media playback components, one or more content capture components, and an instructional module agent comprising an authoring application and a playback application. The authoring application is configured to allow an author to create and edit instructional modules each comprising one or more media playback steps, each step comprising media that can be displayed or played, and to use the content capture components to capture content, store the captured content in the local content store, and configure at least one of the steps to display or play the captured content using the media playback components. The playback application is configured to play the instructional modules using the media playback components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Aaron Cammarata, Peter A. Bonanni, III, David S. Maynard, John Alan Main, John R. Lowell, Lawton Campbell
  • Patent number: 8988436
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying facial animations to include expression and microexpression information is disclosed. Particularly, a system and method for applying actor-generated expression data to a facial animation, either in realtime or in storage is disclosed. Present embodiments may also be incorporated into a larger training program, designed to train users to recognize various expressions and microexpressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Keith Copenhagen, Murray Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140240324
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying facial animations to include expression and microexpression information is disclosed. Particularly, a system and method for applying actor-generated expression data to a facial animation, either in realtime or in storage is disclosed. Present embodiments may also be incorporated into a larger training program, designed to train users to recognize various expressions and microexpressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Intific, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Keith Copenhagen, Murray Taylor
  • Patent number: 8581911
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying facial animations to include expression and microexpression information is disclosed. Particularly, a system and method for applying actor-generated expression data to a facial animation, either in realtime or in storage is disclosed. Present embodiments may also be incorporated into a larger training program, designed to train users to recognize various expressions and microexpressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Intific, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Keith Copenhagen, Murray Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120046770
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile device comprises a local content store, one or more media playback components, one or more content capture components, and an instructional module agent comprising an authoring application and a playback application. The authoring application is configured to allow an author to create and edit instructional modules each comprising one or more media playback steps, each step comprising media that can be displayed or played, and to use the content capture components to capture content, store the captured content in the local content store, and configure at least one of the steps to display or play the captured content using the media playback components. The playback application is configured to play the instructional modules using the media playback components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Total Immersion Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Aaron Cammarata, Peter A. Bonanni, III, David S. Maynard, John Alan Main, John R. Lowell, Lawton Campbell
  • Publication number: 20100141663
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying facial animations to include expression and microexpression information is disclosed. Particularly, a system and method for applying actor-generated expression data to a facial animation, either in realtime or in storage is disclosed. Present embodiments may also be incorporated into a larger training program, designed to train users to recognize various expressions and microexpressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: TOTAL IMMERSION SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Becker, Keith Copenhagen, Murray Taylor
  • Patent number: 5056568
    Abstract: A method for transferring fluids from multiple source containers to a single receiving container wherein fluid is transferred from a source container to a transfer chamber under the influence of a differential pressure and under the control of an occlusion force between the source container and the transfer chamber; the amount of fluid in the transfer chamber is confirmed; and, subsequently, the fluid is transferred from the transfer chamber to the receiving container under the influence of a differential pressure and under the control of an occlusion force between the transfer chamber and the receiving container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Clintec Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, James R. Hitchcock, Robert E. Lewis, Randall A. Zielsdorf, James P. Vos, Rudolph Starai, Michael J. Becker, Donald W. Warner, Leon Huang
  • Patent number: 4967811
    Abstract: A device is described for accurately transferring multiple individual fluids from multiple source containers into a single receiving container. Fluid flows from the multiple source containers through individual fluid conduits to a chamber having a single fluid outlet conduit. The fluid outlet conduit is in fluid communication with a single receiving container. A pressure conduit is in communication with the chamber for alternately creating positive and negative pressures in the chamber to cause fluid to flow from the individual source containers into the chamber, and to cause fluid to flow from the chamber into the receiving container in response to commands from a control means in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Clintec Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, James R. Hitchcock, Robert E. Lewis, Randall A. Zielsdorf, James P. Vos, Rudolph Starai, Michael J. Becker, Donald W. Warner, Leon Huang
  • Patent number: 4789014
    Abstract: A device is described for accurately transferring multiple individual fluids from multiple source containers into a single receiving container. Fluid flows from the multiple source containers through individual fluid conduits to a chamber having a single fluid outlet conduit. The fluid outlet conduit is in fluid communication with a single receiving container. A pressure conduit is in communication with the chamber for alternately creating positive and negative pressures in the chamber to cause fluid to flow from the individual source containers into the chamber, and to cause fluid flow from the chamber into the receiving container in response to commands from a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Aleandro DiGianfilippo, James R. Hitchcock, Robert E. Lewis, Randall A. Zielsdorf, James P. Vos, Rudolph Starai, Michael J. Becker, Donald W. Warner, Leon Huang
  • Patent number: D331473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Peter S. Fayerman, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D331636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Peter S. Fayerman, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D331637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Peter S. Fayerman, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D331814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pattersson, John Lehn, Peter S. Fayerman, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D334442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D334629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D334823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D337391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D337847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D337848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Michael J. Becker
  • Patent number: D338981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie A. Meck, N. Peter Pettersson, John Lehn, Peter S. Fayerman, Michael J. Becker