Patents by Inventor Spenser Fox Mason

Spenser Fox Mason 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).

  • Systems and methods for generating tactile 3D maps
    Patent number: 11840107
    Abstract: A method for generating three dimensional indicators for the visually impaired. The method includes selecting one or more pre-designed symbols from a plurality of pre-designed symbols. The pre-designed symbols represent standard building layout features and are sized to be readable via a physical touch. The method further includes inserting the one or more selected symbols into a two dimensional digital layout, and generating one or more of an orientation object and a legend object into the two dimensional digital layout. The method further includes converting the two dimensional digital layout into a three dimensional digital model, and generating an output file including the three dimensional model in a format compatible with a three dimensional printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Howard David Kaplan, Spenser Fox Mason
  • Systems and methods for generating tactile 3D maps
    Patent number: 11331938
    Abstract: A method for generating three dimensional indicators for the visually impaired. The method includes selecting one or more pre-designed symbols from a plurality of pre-designed symbols. The pre-designed symbols represent standard building layout features and are sized to be readable via a physical touch. The method further includes inserting the one or more selected symbols into a two dimensional digital layout, and generating one or more of an orientation object and a legend object into the two dimensional digital layout. The method further includes converting the two dimensional digital layout into a three dimensional digital model, and generating an output file including the three dimensional model in a format compatible with a three dimensional printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Howard David Kaplan, Spenser Fox Mason