Patents by Inventor Robert Irven Beaver, III

Robert Irven Beaver, III 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: 20220036421
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Patent number: 11157977
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: ZAZZLE INC.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Patent number: 9947076
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: ZAZZLE INC.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Publication number: 20170370040
    Abstract: An embroidery system and method are provided in which a consumer can provide a design, such as images or text, have it converted into a digitized image and then used to generate customized embroidery that can be placed onto a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Rich Bean, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Chris Vanrensburg
  • Patent number: 9702071
    Abstract: An embroidery system and method are provided in which a consumer can provide a design, such as images or text, have it converted into a digitized image and then used to generate customized embroidery that can be placed onto a product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Rich Bean, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Chris Vanrensburg
  • Patent number: 9436963
    Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions. A digital asset visualizing the custom product may be built using a data that maps nodes of a reference connectivity graph of a marker to nodes of a candidate connectivity graph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Patent number: 9355421
    Abstract: Techniques are described for describing and associating custom products. In an embodiment, a first attribute value that defines an attribute of a custom product is received from a user that is customizing the custom product. In response to receiving the first attribute value, a legal set of attribute values for a second attribute of the custom product or an accessory product may be determined. The legal set of attribute values identifies one or more attribute values of the second attribute of the custom product or accessory product that are compatible with the first attribute value. The legal set of attribute values may identify a continuous range of values where any value within the continuous range of values is compatible with the first attribute value. In an embodiment, the user may be limited to selecting accessory products having a legal attribute value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Patent number: 9330407
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving one or more attribute location inputs. Each attribute location input identifies a location within a product image depicting a customizable product. The method includes receiving an attribute definition for each of the one or more attribute location inputs. The method also includes storing customization information that associates the locations specified in the location inputs with attribute definition information included in the respective attribute definition. In another embodiment, a method includes causing the display of a product image depicting a customizable product. One or more locations within the product image are each associated with a respective customizable attribute. The method includes causing the display of an attribute image representing a particular customizable attribute associated with the particular location in association with a particular location of the one or more locations within the product selection image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ZAZZLE INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Beaver, Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill
  • Patent number: 9183582
    Abstract: Techniques for digital image retrieval are described. In an embodiment a system stores a plurality of tiles for a plurality of versions of a particular image. Each respective image of the plurality of versions has a different resolution. Each respective tile of the plurality of tiles comprises a bounded region of the respective version of the particular image. Based on a display resolution where a portion of the particular image will be visible, the system determines a final image resolution for the particular image. The system fetches one or more tiles of the respective version of the particular image that has the final resolution. The one or more tiles include the portion of the particular image that will be displayed. The system applies the one or more tiles to a model and renders the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Patent number: 9147213
    Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Patent number: 9087355
    Abstract: A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a skateboard, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: ZAZZLE INC.
    Inventors: Charles Ohiaeri, Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Publication number: 20150054849
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Patent number: 8958663
    Abstract: Techniques for automated imaging of customizable products are disclosed. In one embodiment, survey photographic images of a customizable product having one or more markers affixed upon the customizable product are received. Camera positions relative to the customizable product are automatically determined based on the plurality of survey photographic images. Associations between the determined camera positions and customizable attributes of the customizable product are stored. Non-survey photographic images of the same customizable product without at least some of the one or more markers are obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Young Harvill, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Publication number: 20150025994
    Abstract: Techniques are described for describing and associating custom products. In an embodiment, a first attribute value that defines an attribute of a custom product is received from a user that is customizing the custom product. In response to receiving the first attribute value, a legal set of attribute values for a second attribute of the custom product or an accessory product may be determined. The legal set of attribute values identifies one or more attribute values of the second attribute of the custom product or accessory product that are compatible with the first attribute value. The legal set of attribute values may identify a continuous range of values where any value within the continuous range of values is compatible with the first attribute value. In an embodiment, the user may be limited to selecting accessory products having a legal attribute value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Patent number: 8878850
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Patent number: 8856160
    Abstract: Techniques are described for describing and associating custom products. In an embodiment, a first attribute value that defines an attribute of a custom product is received from a user that is customizing the custom product. In response to receiving the first attribute value, a legal set of attribute values for a second attribute of the custom product or an accessory product may be determined. The legal set of attribute values identifies one or more attribute values of the second attribute of the custom product or accessory product that are compatible with the first attribute value. The legal set of attribute values may identify a continuous range of values where any value within the continuous range of values is compatible with the first attribute value. In an embodiment, the user may be limited to selecting accessory products having a legal attribute value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Publication number: 20140160118
    Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions. A digital asset visualizing the custom product may be built using a data that maps nodes of a reference connectivity graph of a marker to nodes of a candidate connectivity graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ZAZZLE.COM, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT IRVEN BEAVER, III, LESLIE YOUNG HARVILL, RICHARD HAROLD BEAN
  • Patent number: 8654120
    Abstract: Techniques are described for visualizing a product at the actual location in the environment at which the product is to be used or displayed. An embodiment of the approaches described herein may be used in the context of a computer-based system that can receive and store digital images, receive a request to manufacture a custom framed product including an identification of an image to be framed and a type of mat and/or frame, and display a preview image of the custom framed product that simulates the actual appearance of the product as closely as possible. With such a system, the preview image may be highly realistic under idealized lighting and display conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zazzle.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irven Beaver, III, Leslie Young Harvill, Richard Harold Bean
  • Publication number: 20130328877
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Zazzle, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III
  • Patent number: 8514220
    Abstract: A product modeling system and method are provided. On one embodiment, the product modeling system is used to model a piece of apparel, such as a shirt, with a design wherein the model with the design is used to display the piece of apparel with the design to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Zazzle Inc.
    Inventors: Young Harvill, Minh Thai, Robert Irven Beaver, III