Patents by Inventor Michael Scott Sutton

Michael Scott Sutton 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: 12345896
    Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a left display assembly configured to provide left-side display light. A first left inertial measurement unit (IMU) is configured to measure an orientation of the left display assembly. A right display assembly is configured to provide right-side display light. A first right IMU is configured to measure an orientation of the right display assembly. A communication interface is configured to receive a left-side orientation of a head-tracking system as measured by a second left IMU, and a right-side orientation of a head-tracking system as measured by a second right IMU. A logic machine is configured to assess an alignment of the head-mounted display system based at least in part on the orientation of the left display assembly, the orientation of the right display assembly, the left-side orientation of the head-tracking system, and the right-side orientation of the head-tracking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Rayna Demaster-Smith, Dmitriy Churin, James Peele Terrell, Jr., Michael Scott Sutton, Parry Byron Johnson
  • Patent number: 12332445
    Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a left display assembly configured to provide left-side display light and left-side test light. A left waveguide incouples the left-side display light and outcouples the left-side display light for viewing. A left optical sensor is positioned to measure the left-side test light. A left inertial measurement unit (IMU) is configured to measure an orientation of the left display assembly. A right display assembly is configured to provide right-side display light and right-side test light. A right waveguide incouples the right-side display light and outcouples the right-side display light for viewing. A right optical sensor is positioned to measure the right-side test light. A right IMU is configured to measure an orientation of the right display assembly. A logic machine is configured to assess a stereo alignment for the left- and right-side display light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James Peele Terrell, Jr., Michael Scott Sutton, Rayna Demaster-Smith, Dmitriy Churin, Parry Byron Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230273444
    Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a left display assembly configured to provide left-side display light. A first left inertial measurement unit (IMU) is configured to measure an orientation of the left display assembly. A right display assembly is configured to provide right-side display light. A first right IMU is configured to measure an orientation of the right display assembly. A communication interface is configured to receive a left-side orientation of a head-tracking system as measured by a second left IMU, and a right-side orientation of a head-tracking system as measured by a second right IMU. A logic machine is configured to assess an alignment of the head-mounted display system based at least in part on the orientation of the left display assembly, the orientation of the right display assembly, the left-side orientation of the head-tracking system, and the right-side orientation of the head-tracking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Rayna DEMASTER-SMITH, Dmitriy CHURIN, James Peele TERRELL, JR., Michael Scott SUTTON, Parry Byron JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20230273433
    Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a left display assembly configured to provide left-side display light and left-side test light. A left waveguide incouples the left-side display light and outcouples the left-side display light for viewing. A left optical sensor is positioned to measure the left-side test light. A left inertial measurement unit (IMU) is configured to measure an orientation of the left display assembly. A right display assembly is configured to provide right-side display light and right-side test light. A right waveguide incouples the right-side display light and outcouples the right-side display light for viewing. A right optical sensor is positioned to right the right-side test light. A right IMU is configured to measure an orientation of the left display assembly. A logic machine is configured to assess a stereo alignment for the left- and right-side display light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James Peele TERRELL, JR., Michael Scott SUTTON, Rayna DEMASTER-SMITH, Dmitriy CHURIN, Parry Byron JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11722654
    Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein may be utilized to detect, measure, and/or compensate for misalignments of a display that may occur after manufacturing. A Talbot sensor is described that includes a diffraction device and an image sensor. Captured images from the image sensor include pixel data values that include bright and dark spots that represent a diffraction pattern associated with the Talbot sensor. A demodulator multiplies the pixel data values with sine and cosine reference images to generate averaged in-phase and quadrature values, which can be used to determine a phase angle for incident light on the Talbot sensor. Phase angle changes over time indicate changes in the alignment of the display, which may be corrected by display parameter manipulation. The resulting devices, systems and methods provide for portable solutions, with reduced cost of manufacturing, reduced part costs, and reduced complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Scott Sutton, James P. Terrell, Jr., Dmitriy Churin, Ishan Chatterjee, Rayna Demaster-Smith
  • Publication number: 20080197657
    Abstract: A windshield clip may include a base that can be attached to a windshield surface and a post that extends from the base. The post may have an inner component and an outer component formed of substantially different compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Scott Sutton, Dave Sunderhaus