Patents by Inventor Rick Yeager

Rick Yeager 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: 20070049832
    Abstract: A system and method that scans areas of a human body to identify unattractive characteristics and make cosmetic enhancements is modified for medical monitoring and optionally for treatment. A 3-D model of the exterior surface of the human body is created, and the scanned data is analyzed by characteristics of reflectance and surface topology to identify unhealthy characteristics. Because people will use a cosmetics system widely and frequently, base lines of patients' conditions can be created through frequent monitoring over a long time period, so that potentially dangerous changes from the base line can identified quickly and reported on. When appropriate, precise applications of medications to treat affected areas may be made automatically. Controlled and precisely directed dosages of medications may be applied to reduce the risk of undesirable side effects. Medicines may also be applied over a large area of skin and during a long period of time to achieve desired treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Albert Edgar, David Iglehart, Rick Yeager
  • Publication number: 20070035815
    Abstract: A computer-controlled system determines attributes of a frexel, an area of human skin, and applies a modifying agent (RMA) at the pixel level, typically to make the skin appear more youthful and so more attractive. The system scans the frexel, identifies unattractive attributes, and applies the RMA, typically with an inkjet printer. The identified attributes relate to reflectance and may refer to features such as irregular-looking light and dark spots, age-spots, scars, and bruises. Identified attributes may also relate to the surface topology of the skin, for more precisely enhancing surface irregularities such as bumps and wrinkles. Feature mapping may be used, for example to make cheeks appear pinker and cheekbones more prominent. The RMA can be applied in agreement with identified patterns, such as adding red to a red frexel, or in opposition, such as adding green or blue to a red frexel, according to idealized models of attractiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Albert Edgar, David Iglehart, Rick Yeager
  • Publication number: 20060178902
    Abstract: A home or small business inventory is documented by acquiring and processing a set of digital images. The processing includes sequencing and categorizing the images in a useful manner; associating receipts, audio testimony, video testimony, or other related information to the images; and providing a tamper-evident certification for the set of images. The certification includes visible watermarks, invisible watermarks and other security features. The images may be acquired by on on-site technician, or may be provided by electronic communication. A special collection device may be used to provide a certification that images were acquired at a specific time and place. The processed images may be provided on DVD or electronic files, and the inventory may be updated by supplemental DVD or file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Erik Vicars, Fred Bickerstaff, Rick Yeager