Patents by Inventor Peter Wolter

Peter Wolter 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).

  • Film scanner
    Publication number: 20050146759
    Abstract: The image scanning system (52) of the present invention scans slides and film strips containing photographic images and creates a corresponding plurality of digital representations of the photographic images. The system (52) includes a touch screen monitor (96), a computer (54), a scanner (62), a high speed interface (112) and a printer (98). The scanner (62) includes a light source (172) for projecting light through the film strip. A light sensor (124) senses the light projected through the film strip and generates pixel data. A film drive advances the film strip between the light source (172) and the light sensor (124). A lens located between the light source and the light sensor directs the light projected through the film strip onto the light sensor (124). The pixel data is transmitted through the high speed interface (112) to the computer (54) for processing operations. After the pixel data has been processed, digital images are displayed on the monitor (96) and may also be printed out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: James Truc, Gregg Ovsak, Calvin Wright, Peter Wolter, Richard Lundeen, Douglas Knight, James Anderson, Dennis Deutsch, John Severson
  • Film scanner
    Patent number: 6421079
    Abstract: A photographic film scanner for scanning a film strip containing a plurality of photographic images is disclosed. The film strip is advanced through the scanner and a digital image of the film strip is created. Individual images contained in the digital image of the film strip are located and displayed. The film strip is scanned at any of a variety of resolutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: James A. Truc, Doug Peterson, James Anderson, Gregg J. Ovsak, Rob McLean, James A. Hogenson, Bradley Johnson, Dennis Deutsch, Peter Wolter
  • Film scanner
    Patent number: 6268936
    Abstract: A photographic film scanner for scanning a film strip containing a plurality of photographic images is disclosed. The film strip is continuously advanced through the scanner and a digital image of the film strip is created. Individual images contained in the digital image of the film strip are located and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Pakon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Truc, Doug Peterson, James Anderson, Gregg J. Ovsak, Rob McLean, James A. Hogenson, Bradley Johnson, Dennis Deutsch, Peter Wolter
  • Film scanner
    Patent number: 6100924
    Abstract: A photographic film scanner for scanning a film strip containing a plurality of photographic images wherein the film strip is continuously advanced through the scanner and a digital image of the film strip is created. Individual images contained in the digital image of the film strip are located and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Pakon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Truc, Doug Peterson, James Anderson, Gregg J. Ovsak, Rob McLean, James A. Hogenson, Bradley Johnson, Dennis Deutsch, Peter Wolter
  • Film scanner
    Patent number: 6037974
    Abstract: A photographic film scanner for scanning a film strip containing a plurality of photographic images. The film strip is continuously advanced through the scanner and a digital image of the film strip is created. Individual images contained in the digital image of the film strip are located and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Pakon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Truc, Doug Peterson, James Anderson, Gregg J. Ovsak, Rob McLean, James A. Hogenson, Bradley Johnson, Dennis Deutsch, Peter Wolter
  • Film scanner
    Patent number: 5872591
    Abstract: A photographic film scanner for scanning a film strip containing a plurality of photographic images is disclosed. The film strip is continuously advanced through the scanner and a digital image of the film strip is created. Individual images contained in the digital image of the film strip are located and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Pakon, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Truc, Doug Peterson, James Anderson, Gregg J. Ovsak, Rob McLean, James A. Hogenson, Bradley Johnson, Dennis Deutsch, Peter Wolter