Patents by Inventor Michael J. Lammers

Michael J. Lammers 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: 10020024
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a so-called smart gallery that is designed to create a short summary view of a collection of content, such as photographs and video. The content can be prioritized and presented in a smart gallery user interface that includes gallery elements that can be sized in accordance with prioritized content. Prioritization can take place based on whether content is manually captured or automatically captured. Alternately or additionally, prioritization can take place based on content analysis that looks at content quality and/or objects that appear in the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Lammers, Seang Y. Chau
  • Patent number: 9538083
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that is configured to take a cluster of photographs and use image processing techniques to select a photograph with a lesser amount of blur than other photographs in the cluster. The wearable camera can include one or more of a gyroscope or accelerometer for ascertaining the camera's motion. Motion data associated with the camera's motion is utilized to ascertain when to take an automatic photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Lammers
  • Patent number: 9516227
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a camera that includes a non-touch switch that can be utilized to access and activate various camera functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Amy Aimei Han, Michael J. Lammers, Sang-Kyun Han
  • Publication number: 20160344926
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes an accelerometer that can be used to detect camera motion. Input can be provided to the camera in the form of one or more taps which have an associated motion profile, as sensed by the accelerometer. The tap or taps can be mapped to camera functionality to activate the functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Alda Yuk Ying Luong, Jason Williams, Michael J. Lammers
  • Patent number: 9451178
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a capture device, e.g., a camera, that is configured to have multiple capture modes including an image capture mode and a video capture mode. The capture device can be set to the image capture mode in which images or photos are periodically, automatically captured. Upon detection of a particular event, such as an audibly detectable event, the capture device automatically triggers the video capture mode and begins to capture video. After a period of time, the capture device can transition back to the image capture mode. Transition to the image capture mode can occur in various ways, e.g., after passage of a period of time, after the audibly detectable event terminates or attenuates, by way of user input and the like. In some embodiments, the capture device can be embodied as a wearable camera that is worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mart Kelder, Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20160267944
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a so-called smart gallery that is designed to create a short summary view of a collection of content, such as photographs and video. The content can be prioritized and presented in a smart gallery user interface that includes gallery elements that can be sized in accordance with prioritized content. Prioritization can take place based on whether content is manually captured or automatically captured. Alternately or additionally, prioritization can take place based on content analysis that looks at content quality and/or objects that appear in the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Lammers, Seang Y. Chau
  • Patent number: 9444996
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes an accelerometer that can be used to detect camera motion. Input can be provided to the camera in the form of one or more taps which have an associated motion profile, as sensed by the accelerometer. The tap or taps can be mapped to camera functionality to activate the functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Alda Yuk Ying Luong, Jason Williams, Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20160205324
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that is configured to take a cluster of photographs and use image processing techniques to select a photograph with a lesser amount of blur than other photographs in the cluster. The wearable camera can include one or more of a gyroscope or accelerometer for ascertaining the camera's motion. Motion data associated with the camera's motion is utilized to ascertain when to take an automatic photograph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Lammers
  • Patent number: 9369662
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a so-called smart gallery that is designed to create a short summary view of a collection of content, such as photographs and video. The content can be prioritized and presented in a smart gallery user interface that includes gallery elements that can be sized in accordance with prioritized content. Prioritization can take place based on whether content is manually captured or automatically captured. Alternately or additionally, prioritization can take place based on content analysis that looks at content quality and/or objects that appear in the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Lammers, Seang Y. Chau
  • Publication number: 20160119544
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a camera that includes a non-touch switch that can be utilized to access and activate various camera functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Amy Aimei Han, Michael J. Lammers, Sang-Kyun Han
  • Patent number: 9282244
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. In one or more embodiments, the wearable camera can include a non-touch switch that can be utilized to access and activate various camera functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Amy Aimei Han, Michael J. Lammers, Sang-Kyun Han
  • Publication number: 20160021300
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes an accelerometer that can be used to detect camera motion. Input can be provided to the camera in the form of one or more taps which have an associated motion profile, as sensed by the accelerometer. The tap or taps can be mapped to camera functionality to activate the functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Alda Yuk Ying Luong, Jason Williams, Michael J. Lammers
  • Patent number: 9232137
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that is configured to take a cluster of photographs and use image processing techniques to select a photograph with a lesser amount of blur than other photographs in the cluster. The wearable camera can include one or more of a gyroscope or accelerometer for ascertaining the camera's motion. Motion data associated with the camera's motion is utilized to ascertain when to take an automatic photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20150341572
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a capture device, e.g., a camera, that is configured to have multiple capture modes including an image capture mode and a video capture mode. The capture device can be set to the image capture mode in which images or photos are periodically, automatically captured. Upon detection of a particular event, such as an audibly detectable event, the capture device automatically triggers the video capture mode and begins to capture video. After a period of time, the capture device can transition back to the image capture mode. Transition to the image capture mode can occur in various ways, e.g., after passage of a period of time, after the audibly detectable event terminates or attenuates, by way of user input and the like. In some embodiments, the capture device can be embodied as a wearable camera that is worn by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mart Kelder, Michael J. Lammers
  • Patent number: 9066007
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes an accelerometer that can be used to detect camera motion. Input can be provided to the camera in the form of one or more taps which have an associated motion profile, as sensed by the accelerometer. The tap or taps can be mapped to camera functionality to activate the functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Skype
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Alda Yuk Ying Luong, Jason Williams, Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20140320679
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that is configured to take a cluster of photographs and use image processing techniques to select a photograph with a lesser amount of blur than other photographs in the cluster. The wearable camera can include one or more of a gyroscope or accelerometer for ascertaining the camera's motion. Motion data associated with the camera's motion is utilized to ascertain when to take an automatic photograph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20140320687
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. The wearable camera includes an accelerometer that can be used to detect camera motion. Input can be provided to the camera in the form of one or more taps which have an associated motion profile, as sensed by the accelerometer. The tap or taps can be mapped to camera functionality to activate the functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Alda Yuk Ying Luong, Jason Williams, Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20140320697
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a so-called smart gallery that is designed to create a short summary view of a collection of content, such as photographs and video. The content can be prioritized and presented in a smart gallery user interface that includes gallery elements that can be sized in accordance with prioritized content. Prioritization can take place based on whether content is manually captured or automatically captured. Alternately or additionally, prioritization can take place based on content analysis that looks at content quality and/or objects that appear in the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Lammers, Seang Y. Chau
  • Publication number: 20140317480
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. In one or more embodiments, the wearable camera can automatically take a series of photos and save those photos on the camera. The series of photos can be analyzed for various characteristics and properties. These characteristics and properties can be used to automatically select music from a music library. The music can then be used to create a video slideshow that includes music tailored to the characteristics and properties of the pictures. A link to an associated video file can be provided for sharing the video slideshow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Michael J. Lammers
  • Publication number: 20140270689
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wearable camera that can be worn by a user. In one or more embodiments, the wearable camera can include a non-touch switch that can be utilized to access and activate various camera functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Seang Y. Chau, Amy Aimei Han, Michael J. Lammers, Sang-Kyun Han