Patents by Inventor Philip Stevens

Philip Stevens 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: 12267505
    Abstract: To allow better quality rendering of video on any display, a method is proposed of encoding, in addition to video data (VID), additional data (DD) comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1) indicating a change in time of a characteristic luminance (CHRLUM) of the video data, which characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels in an image of the video data, the method comprising: generating on the basis of the video data (VID) descriptive data (DED) regarding the characteristic luminance variation of the video, the descriptive data comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1), and encoding and outputting the descriptive data (DED) as additional data (DD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Chris Damkat, Gerard De Haan, Mark Jozef Willem Mertens, Remco Muijs, Martin Hammer, Philip Steven Newton
  • Patent number: 12262023
    Abstract: To allow better quality rendering of video on any display, a method is proposed of encoding, in addition to video data (VID), additional data (DD) comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1) indicating a change in time of a characteristic luminance (CHRLUM) of the video data, which characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels in an image of the video data, the method comprising: generating on the basis of the video data (VID) descriptive data (DED) regarding the characteristic luminance variation of the video, the descriptive data comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1), and encoding and outputting the descriptive data (DED) as additional data (DD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Chris Damkat, Gerard De Haan, Mark Jozef Willem Mertens, Remco Muijs, Martin Hammer, Philip Steven Newton
  • Patent number: 12215536
    Abstract: A mulling system for a plurality of fenestration units includes a first joining plate configured to attach to a first outer edge of a first fenestration unit. The first joining plate includes a first outer face. The mulling system also includes a second joining plate configured to attach to a second outer edge of a second fenestration unit. The second joining plate includes a second outer face. The second joining plate is configured to engage the first joining plate to join together the first fenestration unit and the second fenestration unit with the first outer face facing the second outer face. The mulling system additionally includes a deflectable seal member attached to the first joining plate and having a sealing surface that faces away from the first outer face. The sealing surface is configured to deflect and seal against the second outer face of the second joining plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan Funk, David Lee Yagla, Philip Steven Perkins
  • Patent number: 12180776
    Abstract: A mulling system includes a first joining plate with a first plate member, a second plate member, and a first thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along a mulling axis with the first thermal breaker attaching the first and second plate members. The mulling system includes a second joining plate that includes a third plate member, a fourth plate member, and a second thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along the mulling axis with the second thermal breaker attaching the third and fourth plate members. The second joining plate attaches to the first joining plate to join together first and second fenestration units with the mulling axis extending between the first and second joining plates. The first joining plate matches the second joining plate to define a corresponding rotated and engaged arrangement of the first joining plate and the second joining plate across the mulling axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Steven Perkins, Jacob Peter Nelson, Jerry Dean Jones
  • Patent number: 12072301
    Abstract: An inspection system (100) for inspecting a lighting device (150) during an assembly process of the lighting device; wherein the lighting device comprises a base plate (153) and a plurality of components (155) mounted on the base plate; wherein the inspection system comprises: a light source (120) arranged for illuminating the lighting device according to a first light output spectrum for providing a luminance contrast between the base plate and the plurality of components; an imaging unit/camera (130) arranged for capturing a first image of the illuminated lighting device; a controller (110) comprising a processing unit for determining a luminance contrast measure of the captured first image; wherein the processing unit is further arranged for, when the luminance contrast measure of the captured first image exceeds a threshold value, adapting the first light output spectrum, and wherein the imaging unit is further arranged for capturing a second image of the lighting device illuminated according to the adapt
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Marc Andre De Samber, Philip Steven Newton
  • Patent number: 12058334
    Abstract: A method is proposed of encoding a change time The change time indicates a change in time of a characteristic luminance of the video data. The characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels the video data. The encoding of the time variation of the characteristic luminance provides a more compact and accurate storage and transmission of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Chris Damkat, Gerard De Haan, Mark Jozef Willem Mertens, Remco Muijs, Martin Hammer, Philip Steven Newton
  • Publication number: 20240163446
    Abstract: To allow better quality rendering of video on any display, a method is proposed of encoding, in addition to video data (VID), additional data (DD) comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1) indicating a change in time of a characteristic luminance (CHRLUM) of the video data, which characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels in an image of the video data, the method comprising: generating on the basis of the video data (VID) descriptive data (DED) regarding the characteristic luminance variation of the video, the descriptive data comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1), and encoding and outputting the descriptive data (DED) as additional data (DD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Chris DAMKAT, Gerard DE HAAN, Mark Jozef Willem MERTENS, Remco MUIJS, Martin HAMMER, Philip Steven NEWTON
  • Publication number: 20240163447
    Abstract: To allow better quality rendering of video on any display, a method is proposed of encoding, in addition to video data (VID), additional data (DD) comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1) indicating a change in time of a characteristic luminance (CHRLUM) of the video data, which characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels in an image of the video data, the method comprising: generating on the basis of the video data (VID) descriptive data (DED) regarding the characteristic luminance variation of the video, the descriptive data comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1), and encoding and outputting the descriptive data (DED) as additional data (DD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Chris DAMKAT, Gerard DE HAAN, Mark Jozef Willem MERTENS, Remco MUIJS, Martin HAMMER, Philip Steven NEWTON
  • Publication number: 20240076929
    Abstract: A mulling system includes a first joining plate with a first plate member, a second plate member, and a first thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along a mulling axis with the first thermal breaker attaching the first and second plate members. The mulling system includes a second joining plate that includes a third plate member, a fourth plate member, and a second thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along the mulling axis with the second thermal breaker attaching the third and fourth plate members. The second joining plate is configured to attach to the first joining plate to join together first and second fenestration units with the mulling axis extending between the first and second joining plates. The first joining plate substantially matches the second joining plate to define a corresponding rotated and engaged arrangement of the first joining plate and the second joining plate across the mulling axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Steven Perkins, Jacob Peter Nelson, Jerry Dean Jones
  • Publication number: 20240076930
    Abstract: A mulling system for a plurality of fenestration units includes a first joining plate configured to attach to a first outer edge of a first fenestration unit. The first joining plate includes a first outer face. The mulling system also includes a second joining plate configured to attach to a second outer edge of a second fenestration unit. The second joining plate includes a second outer face. The second joining plate is configured to engage the first joining plate to join together the first fenestration unit and the second fenestration unit with the first outer face facing the second outer face. The mulling system additionally includes a deflectable seal member attached to the first joining plate and having a sealing surface that faces away from the first outer face. The sealing surface is configured to deflect and seal against the second outer face of the second joining plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Funk, David Lee Yagla, Philip Steven Perkins
  • Patent number: 11749378
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and devices for real-time diagnosis of disease states in subjects, for example, infections caused by one or more microorganisms or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Noscendo GmbH
    Inventor: Philip Stevens
  • Publication number: 20230063672
    Abstract: An inspection system (100) for inspecting a lighting device (150) during an assembly process of the lighting device; wherein the lighting device comprises a base plate (153) and a plurality of components (155) mounted on the base plate; wherein the inspection system comprises: a light source (120) arranged for illuminating the lighting device according to a first light output spectrum for providing a luminance contrast between the base plate and the plurality of components; an imaging unit/camera (130) arranged for capturing a first image of the illuminated lighting device; a controller (110) comprising a processing unit for determining a luminance contrast measure of the captured first image; wherein the processing unit is further arranged for, when the luminance contrast measure of the captured first image exceeds a threshold value, adapting the first light output spectrum, and wherein the imaging unit is further arranged for capturing a second image of the lighting device illuminated according to the adapt
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: MARC ANDRE DE SAMBER, PHILIP STEVEN NEWTON
  • Patent number: 11582058
    Abstract: Systems, and methods are described herein for identifying and/or controlling influence and/or potential influence of one or more signals on one or more properties of light emitted by one or more lighting units (100). In various embodiments, one or more signals may be identified that influence, or potentially influence, a manner in which a lighting unit controller (110) controls one or more properties of light to be emitted by a lighting unit (100). In some embodiments, a user instruction may be received to alter the manner in which the one or more signals influence how the lighting unit controller (110) controls the one or more properties of light emitted by the lighting unit (100) may be received. The lighting unit controller (110) may control a manner in which light output of the lighting unit (100) is influenced by the one or more signals in accordance with the user instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Dirk Valentinus Rene Engelen, Dzmitry Viktorovich Aliakseyeu, Tatiana Aleksandrovna Lashina, Philip Steven Newton, Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis
  • Publication number: 20230034789
    Abstract: A drip cover for a fenestration unit. The fenestration unit includes a frame and a slideable panel supported for sliding movement within the frame. A gap is defined between the slideable panel and the frame. The drip cover includes a mounting member configured to attach to the slideable panel. The drip cover also includes an overhang that projects from the mounting member and that is configured to cover over the gap when the mounting member is attached to the slideable panel. The overhang is supported for resilient flexure relative to the mounting member between a neutral position and a flexed position. The overhang is resiliently biased toward the neutral position. The overhang, when the mounting member is attached to the slideable panel, is configured to contact a surface, thereby resiliently flexing the overhang between the neutral position and the flexed position, as the slideable panel slides relative to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: JELD-WEN, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lee YAGLA, Philip Steven PERKINS, Derek Lee KINDT, Shane Michael MEYER
  • Publication number: 20220300634
    Abstract: A server for providing one or more data sets via a digital communication network is configured for: associating an unique identifier with an identified data set, the unique identifier representing a network address for accessing the identified data set via the digital communication network, wherein the unique identifier is specific to the identified data set; validating an authentication information provided by an authenticator of a client requesting access to the server via the unique identifier; and selectively providing the client with an access right for one or more data sets, if the authentication information identifies the authenticator as being associated with a registered user. A device for obtaining a data set via a digital communication network is configured for obtaining an unique identifier of the data se, the unique identifier representing a network address for accessing the data set via the digital communication network, wherein the unique identifier is specific to the data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Sebastian Clanzett, Rene Hennig, Philip Stevens
  • Patent number: 11381800
    Abstract: A three-dimensional source device provides a three-dimensional display signal for a display via a high speed digital interface, such as HDMI. The three-dimensional display signal comprises a sequence of frames. The sequence of frames comprises units, each unit corresponding to frames comprising video information intended to be composited and displayed as a three-dimensional image. The three-dimensional source device includes three-dimensional transfer information comprising at least information about the video frames in the unit. The display detects the three-dimensional transfer information, and generates the display control signals based in dependence on the three-dimensional transfer information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Cornelis Talstra, Gerardus Wilhelmus Theodorus Van der Heijden, Philip Steven Newton
  • Patent number: 11346511
    Abstract: Each of a plurality of lighting nodes in a linear array is connected at different respective positions along a flexible, rigid or malleable continuous supporting line. One or more attachable dividers are provided, configured to be mechanically attachable by a user onto the line without severing the line, or at least without completely severing the line, each between a respective neighbouring pair of the lighting nodes. Each of the attachable dividers is configured so as, when attached to the line, to enable detection of a position at which the divider is connected along the line relative to the lighting nodes, and configured to provide information related to said position to the controller, thus dividing the lighting nodes into different segments along the line. A controller is configured to apply a different lighting effect to the illumination emitted by the lighting nodes in each of some or all of the different segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Philips Steven Newton, Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis, Dzmitry Viktorovich Aliakseyeu, Jochen Renaat Van Gheluwe
  • Publication number: 20220132135
    Abstract: To allow better quality rendering of video on any display, a method is proposed of encoding, in addition to video data (VID), additional data (DD) comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1) indicating a change in time of a characteristic luminance (CHRLUM) of the video data, which characteristic luminance summarizes the set of luminances of pixels in an image of the video data, the method comprising: generating on the basis of the video data (VID) descriptive data (DED) regarding the characteristic luminance variation of the video, the descriptive data comprising at least one change time instant (TMA_1), and encoding and outputting the descriptive data (DED) as additional data (DD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Chris DAMKAT, Gerard DE HAAN, Mark Jozef Willem MERTENS, Remco MUIJS, Martin HAMMER, Philip Steven NEWTON
  • Patent number: 11310486
    Abstract: Three dimensional [3D] image data and auxiliary graphical data are combined for rendering on a 3D display (30) by detecting depth values occurring in the 3D image data, and setting auxiliary depth values for the auxiliary graphical data (31) adaptively in dependence of the detected depth values. The 3D image data and the auxiliary graphical data at the auxiliary depth value are combined based on the depth values of the 3D image data. First an area of attention (32) in the 3D image data is detected. A depth pattern for the area of attention is determined, and the auxiliary depth values are set in dependence of the depth pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Philip Steven Newton, Geradus Wilhelmus Theodorus Van Der Heijden, Wiebe De Haan, Johan Cornelis Talstra, Wilhelmus Hendrikus Alfonsus Bruls, Georgios Parlantzas, Marc Helbing, Christian Benien, Vasanth Philomin, Christiaan Varekamp
  • Patent number: RE49692
    Abstract: An apparatus generates an image signal in which pixels are encoded in N-bit words which encode at least a luma per pixel. A receiver (201) obtains high dynamic range pixel values in accordance with a first color representation in M-bitwords. A first generator (203) includes the high dynamic range pixel values in the image signal in the N-bit words according to a second color representation. A second generator (205) includes in the image signal an indicator that high dynamic range pixel values are encoded. In some examples, the high dynamic range pixel values may be provided in a segment that can alternatively contain high or low dynamic range pixel values, and the indicator may indicate which type of data is included. The approach may e.g. facilitate introduction of high dynamic range capability into e.g. HDMI systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Philip Steven Newton, Wiebe De Haan