Patents by Inventor Patrick R. Antaki
Patrick R. Antaki 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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Patent number: 10795184Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatus and methods for improving, augmenting or enhancing a vision of a person that include a first camera, one or more sensors, a microdisplay, and one or more processors communicably coupled to the first camera, the one or more sensors and the microdisplay. The first camera is configured to acquire a first image of a scene facing away from an eye of the person. The microdisplay is configured to display a modified first image to the eye. In one operational mode, the one or more processors are configured to acquire the first image of the scene using the first camera, modify the first image based on one or more vision improvement parameters, and display the modified first image on the microdisplay to improve, augment or enhance the vision of the person.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Evergaze, Inc.Inventors: Patrick R. Antaki, Ronnie Dunn, Russell Lemburg
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Publication number: 20200004052Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatus and methods for improving, augmenting or enhancing a vision of a person that include a first camera, one or more sensors, a microdisplay, and one or more processors communicably coupled to the first camera, the one or more sensors and the microdisplay. The first camera is configured to acquire a first image of a scene facing away from an eye of the person. The microdisplay is configured to display a modified first image to the eye. In one operational mode, the one or more processors are configured to acquire the first image of the scene using the first camera, modify the first image based on one or more vision improvement parameters, and display the modified first image on the microdisplay to improve, augment or enhance the vision of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Patrick R. Antaki, Ronnie Dunn, Russell Lemburg
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Patent number: 10459254Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatus and methods for improving, augmenting or enhancing a vision of a person that include a first camera, one or more sensors, a microdisplay, and one or more processors communicably coupled to the first camera, the one or more sensors and the microdisplay. The first camera is configured to acquire a first image of a scene facing away from an eye of the person. The microdisplay is configured to display a modified first image to the eye. In one operational mode, the one or more processors are configured to acquire the first image of the scene using the first camera, modify the first image based on one or more vision improvement parameters, and display the modified first image on the microdisplay to improve, augment or enhance the vision of the person.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Evergaze, Inc.Inventors: Patrick R. Antaki, Ronnie Dunn, Russell Lemburg
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Publication number: 20170068119Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatus and methods for improving, augmenting or enhancing a vision of a person that include a first camera, one or more sensors, a microdisplay, and one or more processors communicably coupled to the first camera, the one or more sensors and the microdisplay. The first camera is configured to acquire a first image of a scene facing away from an eye of the person. The microdisplay is configured to display a modified first image to the eye. In one operational mode, the one or more processors are configured to acquire the first image of the scene using the first camera, modify the first image based on one or more vision improvement parameters, and display the modified first image on the microdisplay to improve, augment or enhance the vision of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Patrick R. Antaki, Ronnie Dunn, Russell Lemburg
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Patent number: 9016584Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a magnetic field generator that is normally inactive and includes a magnetic stripe either mounted on the substrate or disposed within a substrate, one or more induction coils disposed within the substrate underneath a length of the magnetic stripe and a control circuit disposed within the substrate that is connected to the one or more induction coils. The control circuit generates a time-varying magnetic signal by pulsing the one or more induction coils underneath the magnetic stripe when activated by a processor. The time-varying magnetic signal is transmitted to a magnetic stripe reader and emulates a data stream generated by swiping a static magnetic stripe card through the magnetic stripe reader but is not created by swiping the magnetic stripe of the apparatus through the magnetic stripe reader or using an adapter to interface with the magnetic stripe reader.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 8499334Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a user device having a magnetic field generator disposed within a substrate that is normally inactive, an initiator mounted on the substrate, a memory disposed within the substrate and a processor disposed within the substrate that is communicably coupled to the magnetic field generator, the initiator and the memory. The processor is operable to process information received from the initiator, generate a time varying code in response to the received information and activate the magnetic field generator. A power source is also disposed within the substrate. The magnetic field generator can create a spatial magnetic signal using a magnetic stripe and one or more induction coils, or create a time-varying magnetic signal for emulating data obtained from swiping a traditional magnetic stripe card through a magnetic card reader.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Rampart-Id Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki, Kenneth P. Weiss
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Patent number: 8363028Abstract: A flexible pressure sensor has a first set of substantially parallel conductors in the x direction, a second set of substantially parallel conductors in the y direction, and a composite material disposed between the first set and second set of conductors. The composite material is capable of returning to substantially its original dimensions on release of pressure. The composite material includes conductive particles at least partially embedded in an elastomeric layer that have no relative orientation and are disposed within the elastomeric layer for electrically connecting the first set and second set of conductors in the z direction under application of sufficient pressure there between.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Patrick R. Antaki
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Publication number: 20120299821Abstract: A flexible pressure sensor has a first set of substantially parallel conductors in the x direction, a second set of substantially parallel conductors in the y direction, and a composite material disposed between the first set and second set of conductors. The composite material is capable of returning to substantially its original dimensions on release of pressure. The composite material includes conductive particles at least partially embedded in an elastomeric layer that have no relative orientation and are disposed within the elastomeric layer for electrically connecting the first set and second set of conductors in the z direction under application of sufficient pressure there between.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 8253696Abstract: A flexible pressure sensor has a first set of substantially parallel conductors in the x direction, a second set of substantially parallel conductors in the y direction, and a composite material disposed between the first set and second set of conductors. The composite material is capable of returning to substantially its original dimensions on release of pressure. The composite material includes conductive particles at least partially embedded in an elastomeric layer that have no relative orientation and are disposed within the elastomeric layer for electrically connecting the first set and second set of conductors in the z direction under application of sufficient pressure there between.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Patrick R. Antaki
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Publication number: 20120066740Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a user device having a magnetic field generator disposed within a substrate that is normally inactive, an initiator mounted on the substrate, a memory disposed within the substrate and a processor disposed within the substrate that is communicably coupled to the magnetic field generator, the initiator and the memory. The processor is operable to process information received from the initiator, generate a time varying code in response to the received information and activate the magnetic field generator. A power source is also disposed within the substrate. The magnetic field generator can create a spatial magnetic signal using a magnetic stripe and one or more induction coils, or create a time-varying magnetic signal for emulating data obtained from swiping a traditional magnetic stripe card through a magnetic card reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Rampart-iD Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki, Kenneth P. Weiss
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Patent number: 8103881Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for securely granting access to an event. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, such as an electronic card, ticket or information carrier, contains biometric data about a user. When the “ticket” is purchased or authenticated, event access information is stored on the electronic card or ticket by an entity authorized by the event provider. The user is allowed access to the event when the biometric data stored on the electronic card or ticket matches the user's biometric data and the event access information is validated. The user's biometric data is authenticated via a biometric sensor on the electronic card or ticket. The user's biometric data can also be authenticated by the entity granting access to the event.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki, Glennard D. Palmer, Robert M. Gilliom
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Patent number: 8082575Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a user device having a magnetic field generator disposed within a substrate that is normally inactive, an initiator mounted on the substrate, a memory disposed within the substrate and a processor disposed within the substrate that is communicably coupled to the magnetic field generator, the initiator and the memory. The processor is operable to process information received from the initiator, generate a time varying code in response to the received information and activate the magnetic field generator. A power source is also disposed within the substrate. The magnetic field generator can create a spatial magnetic signal using a magnetic stripe and one or more induction coils, or create a time-varying magnetic signal for emulating data obtained from swiping a traditional magnetic stripe card through a magnetic card reader.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Rampart-ID Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki, Kenneth P. Weiss
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Publication number: 20110240748Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a magnetic field generator that is normally inactive and includes a magnetic stripe either mounted on the substrate or disposed within a substrate, one or more induction coils disposed within the substrate underneath a length of the magnetic stripe and a control circuit disposed within the substrate that is connected to the one or more induction coils. The control circuit generates a time-varying magnetic signal by pulsing the one or more induction coils underneath the magnetic stripe when activated by a processor. The time-varying magnetic signal is transmitted to a magnetic stripe reader and emulates a data stream generated by swiping a static magnetic stripe card through the magnetic stripe reader but is not created by swiping the magnetic stripe of the apparatus through the magnetic stripe reader or using an adapter to interface with the magnetic stripe reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: INNOVATION CONNECTION CORPORATIONInventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 8015592Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a user device having a magnetic field generator disposed within a substrate that is normally inactive, a biometric sensor mounted on the substrate, a memory disposed within the substrate and a processor disposed within the substrate that is communicably coupled to the magnetic field generator, the biometric sensor and the memory. The processor is operable to process biometric information received from the biometric sensor to verify that a user is authorized to use the apparatus and activate the magnetic field generator when the user is verified. A power source is also disposed within the substrate. The magnetic field generator can create a spatially varying magnetic signal using a magnetic stripe and one or more induction coils, or create a time-varying magnetic signal for emulating data obtained from swiping a magnetic stripe card through a magnetic card reader.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki
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Publication number: 20080093687Abstract: A flexible pressure sensor has a first set of substantially parallel conductors in the x direction, a second set of substantially parallel conductors in the y direction, and a composite material disposed between the first set and second set of conductors. The composite material is capable of returning to substantially its original dimensions on release of pressure. The composite material includes conductive particles at least partially embedded in an elastomeric layer that have no relative orientation and are disposed within the elastomeric layer for electrically connecting the first set and second set of conductors in the z direction under application of sufficient pressure there between.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 7337326Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for effecting secure transactions in a contactless manner using biometric identity validation. The apparatus may include, for example, a biometric sensor that is operable to detect biometric information associated with a user of the apparatus. A processor that is accessible to the biometric sensor may be used to process the biometric information to verify the identity of the user. One or more antennae may also form part of the apparatus and may perform multiple functions. For example, the antennae may provide contactless communication with an external device and may also provide receive power from an external power source to power the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Glennard D. Palmer, Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 6803885Abstract: A system for displaying information using a display chip (1) is disclosed. The display system comprises a controller array (24) operable to send image data to a display array (30). The display array (30) has a plurality of pixels (96) with each pixel (96) having at least two memory storage bits per pixel (92, 94).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1999Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Silicon Display IncorporatedInventors: Karl M. Guttag, Gerald D. Rogers, Ronnie N. Dunn, Patrick R. Antaki
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Publication number: 20040133787Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus that includes a user device having a magnetic field generator disposed within a substrate that is normally inactive, a biometric sensor mounted on the substrate, a memory disposed within the substrate and a processor disposed within the substrate that is communicably coupled to the magnetic field generator, the biometric sensor and the memory. The processor is operable to process biometric information received from the biometric sensor to verify that a user is authorized to use the apparatus and activate the magnetic field generator when the user is verified. A power source is also disposed within the substrate. The magnetic field generator can create a spatially varying magnetic signal using a magnetic stripe and one or more induction coils, or create a time-varying magnetic signal for emulating data obtained from swiping a magnetic stripe card through a magnetic card reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki
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Patent number: 6738538Abstract: This invention discloses a novel method of manufacturing optical communications infrastructures that are implemented on a flat semiconductor wafer. This invention has the following characteristics which enable the efficient manufacturing of a combination of elements onto such a wafer: the inherent surface flatness, crystal purity and uniformity over a relatively large dimension for semiconductor wafers; the low cost and wide availability of such wafers; and the ability to combine several types of elements onto the wafer, on a very dense scale, and in a highly repeatable and mechanically aligned manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventors: Patrick R. Antaki, Mark N. Shepard
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Publication number: 20030226041Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for effecting secure transactions in a contactless manner using biometric identity validation. The apparatus may include, for example, a biometric sensor that is operable to detect biometric information associated with a user of the apparatus. A processor that is accessible to the biometric sensor may be used to process the biometric information to verify the identity of the user. One or more antennae may also form part of the apparatus and may perform multiple functions. For example, the antennae may provide contactless communication with an external device and may also provide receive power from an external power source to power the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: Innovation Connection CorporationInventors: Glennard D. Palmer, Ralph O. Doughty, Patrick R. Antaki