Patents by Inventor Paul Pantera

Paul Pantera 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: 8269777
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a time period indication selected by a user for a group of objects including a plurality of data points. The plurality of data points are mapped to features selected by the user. Key frames are generated for the group of objects for each interval of time of the time period. Relations can be inserted between any pair of objects. The group of objects and relations are rendered using the key frames over the time period to generate an animation. An object position is offset during animation according to an elasticity variable associated with the relations that is selected by the user. Positions in between key frames are interpolated to provide smooth rendering between variable time frames. In an alternate embodiment, the object position is offset during animation according to features of the group of objects selected by the user, with or without the elasticity variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Presisio Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Warner, Paul Pantera
  • Patent number: 7917553
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Patent number: 7917550
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20100235407
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20100235408
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Patent number: 7765245
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20070233740
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20050128201
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a time period indication selected by a user for a group of objects including a plurality of data points. The plurality of data points are mapped to features selected by the user. Key frames are generated for the group of objects for each interval of time of the time period. Relations can be inserted between any pair of objects. The group of objects and relations are rendered using the key frames over the time period to generate an animation. An object position is offset during animation according to an elasticity variable associated with the relations that is selected by the user. Positions in between key frames are interpolated to provide smooth rendering between variable time frames. In an alternate embodiment, the object position is offset during animation according to features of the group of objects selected by the user, with or without the elasticity variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Warner, Paul Pantera