Patents by Inventor Rupert L. Watson

Rupert L. Watson 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).

  • On-demand reproductions of visual images
    Publication number: 20040148231
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for producing reproductions of visual images on demand. The method comprises assembling a computer-readable library of visual images for which reproductions are available. Ordering portals provide user access to the library. An order placed through a portal can comprise payment information and a specification of a visual image. A print facility can produce the ordered reproduction. The payment associated with the reproduction can be apportioned according to an owner of rights in the visual image and an owner of the ordering portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Ricardo C. Ximenes, Rupert L. Watson
  • On-demand reproduction of visual images
    Publication number: 20030069811
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for producing reproductions of visual images on demand. The method comprises assembling a computer-readable library of visual images for which reproductions are available. Ordering portals provide user access to the library. An order placed through a portal can comprise payment information and a specification of a visual image. A print facility can produce the ordered reproduction. The payment associated with the reproduction can be apportioned according to an owner of rights in the visual image and an owner of the ordering portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Ricardo C. Ximenes, Rupert L. Watson