Patents by Inventor Paul Philip Thursfield

Paul Philip Thursfield 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).

  • Publication number: 20230319966
    Abstract: The invention provides artificial skylights rendering a realistic view to the sky, by providing natural feeling patterns, dynamics and tonalities of vertical illumination, and shadow patterns. Thereto a light generating system is provided to generate dynamic and recognizable content, and in particular dapple, by providing a light generation device combining a first layer of randomly (uncon-trolled) operating, low intensity LEDS with a (nested) second layer of controlled higher intensity LEDs, thereby substantially reducing device and control costs. The ratio of randomly operating LEDs/controlled LEDs is about 3:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: MARTINUS HERMANUS WILHELMUS MARIA VAN DELDEN, PAUL PHILIP THURSFIELD
  • Publication number: 20230180361
    Abstract: A lighting system comprises a lighting arrangement (153) and a controller for controlling the lighting arrangement. The lighting arrangement comprises an artificial skylight (161-163) and a functional general lighting device (166,168) for providing horizontal light. The functional general lighting device comprises a horizontal luminous surface. The functional general lighting device is positioned in parallel and adjacent to the artificial skylight. A spacing between the functional general lighting device and the artificial skylight does not exceed the width of the artificial skylight. The controller is configured to control the artificial skylight and the functional general lighting device to render different light effects of a dynamic light scene. The dynamic light scene specifies a temporal sequence of light effects for each of a plurality of lighting devices, including the artificial skylight and the functional general lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Philip THURSFIELD, Martinus Hermanus Wilhelmus Maria VAN DELDEN, Ramon Eugene Franciscus VAN DE VEN, Lennart YSEBOODT
  • Publication number: 20230180373
    Abstract: A system is configured to determine light effects from a dynamic light scene (271, 272) which correspond to a first moment (275) in the dynamic light scene and control one or more lighting devices to render these light effects. The system is further configured to receive a user input signal, determine a second moment (276) in the dynamic light scene based on the user input signal, and determine a transition from the first moment to the second moment. This transition is faster than a normal transition from the first moment to the second moment, as specified in the dynamic light scene. The system is further configured to determine further light effects which correspond to the second moment in the dynamic light scene and control the one or more lighting devices to render these further light effects after the transition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Philip THURSFIELD, Martinus Hermanus Wilhelmus Maria VAN DELDEN
  • Patent number: 10179418
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving device for skin hairs. The device comprises a skin-contacting surface structure (14, 15), a cutter (6) for cutting hairs in a hair-cutting area (16), a shape-changing smart material (7), and a controller for controlling activation of the shape-changing smart material during use of the shaving device. The shape-changing smart material is configured, arranged and effective to adapt the relative position and/or relative orientation between at least part of the skin-contacting surface structure (14) and at least part of the hair-cutting area (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Petrus Hendriks, Werner Daniel Petrus Kauwenberg, Roland Alexander Van De Molengraaf, Denny Mathew, Sander Theodoor Pastoor, Rufus Eugen Deodatus Driessen, Paul Philip Thursfield, Mark Thomas Johnson, Frederick Maria Boekhorst, Willem Auke Westerhof, Daan Anton Van Den Ende
  • Publication number: 20170291319
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving device for skin hairs. The device comprises a skin-contacting surface structure (14, 15), a cutter (6) for cutting hairs in a hair-cutting area (16), a shape-changing smart material (7), and a controller for controlling activation of the shape-changing smart material during use of the shaving device. The shape-changing smart material is configured, arranged and effective to adapt the relative position and/or relative orientation between at least part of the skin-contacting surface structure (14) and at least part of the hair-cutting area (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: CORNELIS PETRUS HENDRIKS, WERNER DANIEL PETRUS KAUWENBERG, ROLAND ALEXANDER VAN DE MOLENGRAAF, DENNY MATHEW, SANDER THEODOOR PASTOOR, RUFUS EUGEN DEODATUS DRIESSEN, PAUL PHILIP THURSFIELD, MARK THOMAS JOHNSON, FREDERICK MARIA BOEKHORST, WILLEM AUKE WESTERHOF, DAAN ANTON VAN DEN ENDE
  • Patent number: 8730256
    Abstract: The invention relates to color selection input, for example by means of a color selection wheel or pad, particularly for a lighting system. The invention provides color selection means (10) representing selectable colors in terms of hue gradation (12) along a direction thereof, wherein the hue gradation is adapted to user preferences in that the hue gradation is divided into non-equal segments (20, 22) with segments of user preferred hue (20) larger than segments of non user preferred hue (22). The invention has the main advantage that the input of a color selection may be better adapted to user preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Lucius Theodorus Vinkenvleugel, Johannes Trudo Cornelis Van Kemenade, Bram François Joosen, Paul Philip Thursfield, Elizabeth Hewitt Zwerver-Curtis
  • Patent number: 8556712
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interactive system, comprising a presentation device for presenting interactive content. The system comprises an input device for controlling a presentation parameter of a content object of the interactive content. The system further comprises at least one token representing a content object, the system further comprising association means for associating said token with said input device, and means for selecting the content object represented by the token as the content object to be controlled by the input device in response to said association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Paul Philip Thursfield, Lucas Jac bus Franciscus Geurts
  • Patent number: 8207829
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for commissioning a wireless communication link between a remote controller device (24) that transmits a signal and a remote controlled device (11) that receives the signal include a first button (40) that is recessed within the housing of the remote controller (24) that can be pressed to cause the remote controller (24) to transmit a commissioning signal. A second button (50) that is recessed within the housing of the remote controlled device (11) can be pressed to cause the remote controlled device (11) to receive and learn the commissioning. The remote controller (24) and the remote controlled device (11) have complementary mating structures carried thereon that will simultaneously operate the first and second buttons when the remote controller (24) and the remote controlled device (11) are physically mated with another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Ay Ling De Goederen-Oei, Dennis Van De Meulenhof, Ian McClelland, Wouter Lambertus Petrus Willaert, Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Patent number: 8183784
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a light source and a switch configured to receive input power and provide switched power. A control module is configured to receive the switched power and control the light source. The control module is further configured to provide the switched power to the light source in response to toggling the switch more than once within a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Wouter Lambertus Petrus Willaert, Dennis Van De Meulenhof, Ian McClelland, Ay Ling De Goederen, Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Patent number: 7950824
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting system with a color indicator surface (24, 30). The surface receives light via a cover (18) of the lighting system, mainly through internal reflection. Hence, the light from the light sources, here at least two different colored LEDs (14), is guided away from the main light emitting surface (20), such that well-mixed light with a lower intensity may be used to determine the color of the light. The color indicator surface may be a surface (24) of the cover (18), or may be a surface (30) of a separate outer part (26). The lighting system may be used to illuminate objects in houses, shops and so on. The color indicator surface provides a convenient and easily accessible color reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lucius Theodorus Vinkenvleugel, Paul Philip Thursfield, Denis Joseph Carel Oers
  • Patent number: 7733033
    Abstract: In a lighting unit for operating lamps (LA1, LA2) of a different color temperature, a number of predetermined color points can be adjusted. The color points are chosen so that the color difference calculated in the CIELAB space is the same for subsequent adjustable color points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Hans Baaijens, Willem Potze, David Copplestone Payne, Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Patent number: 7701437
    Abstract: An interactive display (100) comprising a camera (400) that record a message presented to the interactive display. This message comprises the name of the person for whom the message is intended. When this person is identified via the camera (400) by face recognition or via a voice recorder (102) by voice recognition, the interactive display (100) displays the message to this person. When the interactive display (100) is not used, i.e. it is not used to record a message and there are no persons within sight of the camera (400) that can trigger a message being displayed, the interactive camera can be used as a mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Publication number: 20100053198
    Abstract: The invention relates to color selection input, for example by means of a color selection wheel or pad, particularly for a lighting system. The invention provides color selection means (10) representing selectable colors in terms of hue gradation (12) along a direction thereof, wherein the hue gradation is adapted to user preferences in that the hue gradation is divided into non-equal segments (20, 22) with segments of user preferred hue (20) larger than segments of non user preferred hue (22). The invention has the main advantage that the input of a color selection may be better adapted to user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V.
    Inventors: Lucius Theodorus Vinkenvleugel, Johannes Trudo Cornelis van Kemenade, Bram Francois Joosen, Paul Philip Thursfield, Elizabeth Hewitt Zwerver-Curtis
  • Publication number: 20090289577
    Abstract: The invention provides a sanitary arrangement with a vessel for a liquid, wherein the vessel further comprises light sources to illuminate the liquid received in the vessel. The illumination colors of the vessel light sources are controllable. The arrangement further comprises a liquid source for a jet of liquid to fill the vessel. The liquid source comprises light sources to illuminate the jet of liquid from the liquid source. The illumination color of these light sources is also controllable. A control unit is provided to control the one or more vessel illumination colors of the vessel light sources. The illumination color of the vessel light sources has a relationship with the illumination color of the light sources of the liquid source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Paul Philip Thursfield, Gerard Francis Harkin, Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis
  • Publication number: 20090279292
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting system with a color indicator surface (24, 30). The surface receives light via a cover (18) of the lighting system, mainly through internal reflection. Hence, the light from the light sources, here at least two different colored LEDs (14), is guided away from the main light emitting surface (20), such that well-mixed light with a lower intensity may be used to determine the color of the light. The color indicator surface may be a surface (24) of the cover (18), or may be a surface (30) of a separate outer part (26). The lighting system may be used to illuminate objects in houses, shops and so on. The color indicator surface provides a convenient and easily accessible color reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Lucius Theodorus Vinkenvleugel, Paul Philip Thursfield, Denis Joseph Carel Oers
  • Publication number: 20090251066
    Abstract: In a lighting unit for operating lamps (LA1, LA2) of a different color temperature, a number of predetermined color points can be adjusted. The color points are chosen so that the color difference calculated in the CIELAB space is the same for subsequent adjustable color points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Hans Baaijens, Willem Potze, David Copplestone Payne, Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Publication number: 20090246749
    Abstract: The interactive storyteller system (11) of the invention comprises electronic circuitry, wherein the electronic circuitry is operative to allow a user to select data associated with a book (13), the data comprising a plurality of associations, each of the plurality of associations being between one or more words of the book (13) and an output signal, detect one or more spoken words, look up an association comprising the one or more spoken words in the plurality of associations, and reproduce the output signal associated with the one or more spoken words. The computer program product of the invention enables a programmable device to function as the system of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Philip Thursfield, Herjen Mathijs Oldenbeuving, Lisa Tania Smith, Peter Penning
  • Publication number: 20080316047
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for commissioning a wireless communication link between a remote controller device (24) that transmits a signal and a remote controlled device (11) that receives the signal include a first button (40) that is recessed within the housing of the remote controller (24) that can be pressed to cause the remote controller (24) to transmit a commissioning signal. A second button (50) that is recessed within the housing of the remote controlled device (11) can be pressed to cause the remote controlled device (11) to receive and learn the commissioning. The remote controller (24) and the remote controlled device (11) have complementary mating structures carried thereon that will simultaneously operate the first and second buttons when the remote controller (24) and the remote controlled device (11) are physically mated with another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventors: Ay Ling De Goederen - Oei, Dennis Van De Meulenhof, Ian McClelland, Wouter Lambertus Petrus Willaert, Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Patent number: D552072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Paul Philip Thursfield
  • Patent number: D571305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Koniniklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Paul Philip Thursfield