Patents by Inventor Steven Mason

Steven 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).

  • Publication number: 20150128285
    Abstract: Various systems, computer-readable media, and computer-implemented methods of providing improved data privacy, anonymity and security by enabling subjects to which data pertains to remain “dynamically anonymous,” i.e., anonymous for as long as is desired—and to the extent that is desired—are disclosed herein. Embodiments include systems that create, access, use, store and/or erase data with increased privacy, anonymity and security, thereby facilitating the availability of more qualified and accurate information. When data is authorized by subjects to be shared with third parties, embodiments may facilitate sharing information in a dynamically controlled manner that enables delivery of temporally-, geographically-, and/or purpose-limited information to the receiving party. In one example, anonymity measurement scores may be calculated for the shared data elements so that a level of consent/involvement required by the Data Subject before sharing the relevant data elements to third parties may be specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Malcolm Gary LaFever, Ted N. Myerson, Samantha L. Hampton, Howard Kaushansky, Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20150128284
    Abstract: Various systems, computer-readable media, and computer-implemented methods of providing improved data privacy, anonymity and security by enabling subjects to which data pertains to remain “dynamically anonymous,” i.e., anonymous for as long as is desired—and to the extent that is desired—are disclosed herein. Embodiments include systems that create, access, use, store and/or erase data with increased privacy, anonymity and security, thereby facilitating the availability of more qualified and accurate information. When data is authorized by subjects to be shared with third parties, embodiments may facilitate sharing information in a dynamically controlled manner that enables delivery of temporally-, geographically-, and/or purpose-limited information to the receiving party. In one example, anonymity measurement scores may be calculated for the shared data elements so that a level of consent/involvement required by the Data Subject before sharing the relevant data elements to third parties may be specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Malcolm Gary LaFever, Ted N. Myerson, Samantha L. Hampton, Howard Kaushansky, Steven Mason
  • Patent number: 8251459
    Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20110055729
    Abstract: A large scale multi-user, multi-touch system with a specialized zone-based user interface including methods for space management and spatial apportioning of audio cues. The system comprises a multi-touch display component fabricated in dimensions sufficient for at least a plurality of users and for displaying projected images and for receiving multi-touch input. The apparatus includes a plurality of image projectors, a plurality of cameras for sensing multi-touch input and the apparatus includes interface software for managing user space. The interface software implements techniques for managing multiple users using the same user interface component by allocating physical spaces within the multi-touch display component and coordinating movement of displayed objects between the physical spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Mason, Ammon Haggerty, Michael Harville, Niklas Lundback, Nikolai Cornell
  • Publication number: 20100259093
    Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20100084909
    Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20090072612
    Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. A common automotive or industry sealant is placed in the lower counterbored portion of the Spoke Seal Protector and “glues” the Spoke Seal Protector to the spoke adjuster nut and creates an environmental seal between the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20070097319
    Abstract: A stereoscopic display comprising a concave mirror that acts as a directional screen, a projection system including a plurality of reflecting surfaces for directing first and second images onto focusing means, and a beam splitter between the mirror and the focusing means for directing light from the focusing means towards the mirror whilst allowing light reflected from the mirror to be transmitted therethrough. In a preferred embodiment, the focusing means comprise a single lens for focusing both of the first and second images toward the concave mirror. Ideally, a tracking system is employed to detect movement of a user's head and/or eyes and move the concave mirror so that it tracks any such detected movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Stuart McKay, Steven Mason, Gordon Mair, Colin Harrison
  • Patent number: 7140694
    Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels and an internally threaded portion adapted to threadably engage the spokes of the wheel. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard is threaded onto the spoke and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. The adjuster guard may have some Lock-Tite© or sealant to prevent any loosening of the adjuster guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20060220441
    Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels and an internally threaded portion adapted to threadably engage the spokes of the wheel. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard is threaded onto the spoke and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. The adjuster guard may have some Lock-Tite© or sealant to prevent any loosening of the adjuster guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20050219210
    Abstract: An interface for a handheld computing device to interact with a peripheral pointing device uses of a pointer tracking memory in the handheld computer to track the position of a pointer. The pointer tracking memory is updated when the peripheral pointing device sends an X-Y offset signal. The interface paints a pointer on the handheld device touchscreen at a location determined by the pointer tracking memory. When a button click signal is received from the peripheral pointing device, a touchscreen tap is simulated at the location stored in the pointer tracking memory. The touchscreen tap simulation is passed to the operating system routines that normally handle taps. The operating system then processes the simulated tap as it would a physical tap. This provides compatibility with all existing legacy applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Danny Leland, Steven Mason, Harry Lew
  • Patent number: 6588852
    Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard has a means to lock the Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard onto the wheel spoke, preventing any unwanted motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20030047986
    Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard has a means to lock the Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard onto the wheel spoke, preventing any unwanted motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20030025996
    Abstract: A “glasses-free” autostereoscopic viewing environment based on a large-diameter, concave vacuum-controlled mirror allows the user to view and interact with a “floating” hologram-like image in real time, without the use of special peripheral devices such as shutter glasses. This technology creates the unique ability to vary focal length over a wide range, yielding superior quality stereo images. Compatibility allows PCs or high-end graphics workstations to drive the system. It also easily interfaces with most haptic devices. A telepresence embodiment allows remote viewing of a live or recorded scene while giving the user the feeling of immersion at the remote site. The remote system consists of a site sensor platform containing stereo cameras and microphones. The platform's patented ability to pan, tilt, and/or roll delivers enhanced control of the captured visual and aural images of the remote site. When captured, any telecommunications system (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Thomas R. Donkin, Stuart McKay, Steven Mason
  • Publication number: 20020016721
    Abstract: A system and method for automating record keeping is disclosed. A client transmits patient information to a remote database via the Internet. The database stores the patient information and provides it to other clients as authorized. In some embodiments, the client inputs patient information in forms that have been pre-populated with known patient information or have only fields that need patient information. In other embodiments, a user completes modules for each patient. One set of modules may be used for all patients or the specific modules used for each patient may be customized. In further embodiments, the invention may be used in a behavioral healthcare services environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Steven Mason, Thomas J. Abruzzo, Troy Abruzzo