Patents by Inventor Steven D. Stoecker

Steven D. Stoecker 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: 8634014
    Abstract: Imaging device analysis systems and imaging device analysis methods are described. According to one embodiment, an imaging device analysis system includes a light source configured to output light for use in analyzing at least one imaging component of an imaging device, wherein the imaging device is configured to generate images responsive to received light, and processing circuitry coupled with the light source and configured to control the light source to optically communicate the light to the imaging device, wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to access image data generated by the imaging device responsive to the reception, by the imaging device, of the light from the light source and to process the image data to analyze an operational status of the at least one imaging component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Kohler, Steven D. Stoecker, Jeffrey M. DiCarlo, Les Gehman, Gary J. Dispoto, Eric Montgomery, Casey L. Miller
  • Patent number: 6973453
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing an image collection. The invention is preferably embodied in computer readable program code. Program code may be provided for receiving image data for at least one user image in the image collection. Program code may also be provided for selecting at least one professional image based on the image data, and for formatting at least one attribute of the professional image based at least in part on the image data for inclusion with the image collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jerlyn R Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Robert E Chalstrom, Steven D. Stoecker
  • Publication number: 20030061236
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing an image collection. The invention is preferably embodied in computer readable program code. Program code may be provided for receiving image data for at least one user image in the image collection. Program code may also be provided for selecting at least one professional image based on the image data, and for formatting at least one attribute of the professional image based at least in part on the image data for inclusion with the image collection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Jerlyn R. Culp, Michelle R. Lehmeier, Robert E. Chalstrom, Steven D. Stoecker
  • Publication number: 20020145756
    Abstract: A system for selecting a particular size image to print comprises a computer adapted to receive an electronic image file and a photograph generation software component in communication with the computer. The photograph generation software component is adapted to analyze the electronic image file and present to a user a plurality of image formats from which the user selects a desired format. The invention also includes a method for selecting a particular size image to print. The method includes the steps of providing an electronic image file to a computer, selecting the electronic image file, and presenting to a user a plurality of image formats from which the user selects a desired format with which to print the selected electronic image file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Steven D. Stoecker