Patents by Inventor Pedro Landa

Pedro Landa 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: 8773731
    Abstract: A method for capturing high-quality document images, comprising steps which first attempt to correct deficiencies in a captured image, then subsequently score the corrected image for quality, and finally, use the score to determine whether the image quality is acceptable. Unacceptable images are flagged for recapture. Corrected deficiencies comprise exposure, geometric distortions and extraneous background. Scored attributes comprise focus, contrast, and legibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: uFollowit, Inc.
    Inventor: Pedro Landa
  • Patent number: 8649775
    Abstract: A method used in the acquisition of a voice signature associated with the status or tracking of shipped goods is provided. The method includes initiating a call and/or data communication between a remote user and/or device and a shipment tracking system and vice versa. The call and/or data communication is then associated with a shipment. A status of the shipment is determined and a time stamp is assigned to the call. A digital voice recording is generated and if a delivery event a voice signature is acquired during the call. The voice signature is stored to the remote tracking system wherein the voice signature is associated with the shipment, shipment status and time stamp. The voice signature is transformed to text, wherein the text is associated with the voice signature. Finally an electronic shipment status based on the voice signature, text associated with the voice signature, the shipment, shipment status and time stamp is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: uFollowit, Inc.
    Inventors: Eduardo Alessio, Pedro Landa
  • Publication number: 20140002868
    Abstract: A configurable stand, which in one configuration provides a controlled environment for scanning documents using a portable image capture device, and in another serves double-duty as a writing surface and/or clipboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Pedro Landa, Jose Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20130271796
    Abstract: A method for capturing high-quality document images, comprising steps which first attempt to correct deficiencies in a captured image, then subsequently score the corrected image for quality, and finally, use the score to determine whether the image duality is acceptable. Unacceptable images are flagged for recapture. Corrected deficiencies comprise exposure, geometric distortions and extraneous background. Scored attributes comprise focus, contrast, and legibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Pedro Landa
  • Publication number: 20090170482
    Abstract: A method used in the acquisition of a voice signature associated with the status or tracking of shipped goods is provided. The method includes initiating a call and/or data communication between a remote user and/or device and a shipment tracking system and vice versa. The call and/or data communication is then associated with a shipment. A status of the shipment is determined and a time stamp is assigned to the call. A digital voice recording is generated and if a delivery event a voice signature is acquired during the call. The voice signature is stored to the remote tracking system wherein the voice signature is associated with the shipment, shipment status and time stamp. The voice signature is transformed to text, wherein the text is associated with the voice signature. Finally an electronic shipment status based on the voice signature, text associated with the voice signature, the shipment, shipment status and time stamp is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Eduardo Alessio, Pedro Landa