Patents by Inventor Thao D. Hovanky
Thao D. Hovanky 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).
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Publication number: 20220291520Abstract: Three dimensional (3D) glasses suited for wearers with varying facial geometries are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes a frame adapted to position spectrally filtering lenses at a particular distance from the eyes of the wearer. In a more particular embodiment, the 3D glasses include a means for adjusting the distance between the lenses and the eyes of the wearer. In another particular embodiment, the lenses include positive runout.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventors: Barret Lippey, Martin J. Richards, Christopher L. Huang, Thao D. Hovanky, Wilson Heaton Allen
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Patent number: 10514542Abstract: Several embodiments of a personal display systems that comprises modular and extensible features to affect a range of user/wearer/viewer experiences. In one embodiment, the personal display system comprises a frame, said frame formed to fit and mount the head of a viewer; at least one optical piece, said at least one optical piece comprising at least a portion of a plurality of active emissive elements; at least one side piece, said side piece capable of being mated to said frame; and further wherein at least one said side piece comprising components sufficient to interact with images intended to comprise a view of said viewer. In another embodiment, a front piece may be mated to the frame of the personal display system wherein such front piece may comprise a transmissive portion affecting some form of modulation of the light being transmitted there through.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Gopal Erinjippurath, Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Scott Daly
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Patent number: 10033993Abstract: A system 8 for delivering stereoscopic images for viewing without 3-D glasses being required comprises a video display element 1, an image direction element 4, a front holder element 5, a rear holder element 3, and a resolution enhancement element 2. The video display element 1 outputs a plurality of left-eye images and a plurality of right-eye images. The image direction element 4 directs each left-eye image at a desired left-eye angle and directs each right-eye image at a desired right-eye angle. The front holder element 5 is movable relative to the rear holder element 3 to move the image direction element 4 to adjust each left-eye angle at which each left-eye image is directed and to adjust each right-eye angle at which each right-eye image is directed to suit each viewer. The resolution enhancement element 2 is modulated simultaneously with the image direction element 4.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, John Gilbert
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Patent number: 9824330Abstract: 3D glasses having an RFID tag (embedded in one or more temples) are rented to theater or other venue operators. The glasses are shipped to a venue for distribution to patrons and collected from patrons in the trays. Inventory and other measures are implemented by RFID scanning while the glasses are in the trays (e.g., upon delivery to a theater, on collection from the theater, upon inspection at the 3D rental company, etc). Data gathered from RFID scanning and inspections allows the rental company to properly allocate rental costs to various venues based on shrinkage which includes, for example, extraordinary wear of the glasses, breakage or theft, which is attributable and traceable to the specific venues. The theater or venue may also independently scan the trays upon delivery and pick-up to maintain their own records. The invention includes 3D glasses with RFID, a washing rack, and rental systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Gregory J. Long
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Patent number: 9766479Abstract: 3D glasses including features for an enhanced viewing experience with lower production and operating costs for theaters. Keyed lenses and removable temples facilitate assembly and field repairs. Specific angles of lens placement and the provision of specific anti-reflective areas on the frames enhance the quality of the optical path content being viewed. RFID and radio chips increase accountability and collection of use statistics. Smooth areas enhance cleaning and lower the time and material costs for between use cleanings.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Julian Farnam, Brad Basler, Pascal Sijen, Alan O'Brien
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Patent number: 9720231Abstract: Several embodiments of a personal display system are disclosed that comprises modular and extensible features to affect a range of user/wearer/viewer experiences. In one embodiment, the personal display system comprises a frame; a processor capable of sending image data signals and control signals; a display; an optic system, said optic system optically coupled to said at least one display; and a set of actuators, said actuators coupled to said frame and in communication with the optic system, such that said set of actuators are capable of moving the optic system, according to control signals sent from said processor. In another embodiment, a method for pre-warping input image data under processor control and according to ambient conditions, such as light and temperature, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Gopal Erinjippurath, Thao D. Hovanky, Andrew Healy
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Patent number: 9628887Abstract: A telecommunications device (1) comprises a base part (2), a cap part (4), a body part (3), a control panel (5), an upper light ring (9), a lower light ring (8), a plurality of sound microphones and a plurality of sound speakers. The cap part (4) is concave in shape. The body part (3) is frusto-conical in shape and tapers outwardly away from the cap part (4) towards the base part (2). The body part (3) and the cap part (4) cover the sound microphones and the sound speakers. The control panel (5) is inclined relative to the plane of the support surface (6) and relative to the plane of the base part (2). The control panel (5) protrudes upwardly from the upper edge of the body part (3) over the concave cap part (4), and the control panel (5) protrudes downwardly from the lower edge of the body part (3). The control panel (5) controls operation of the sound microphones and the sound speakers. The upper light ring (9) is located between the cap part (4) and the body part (3).Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Thao D. Hovanky, David Clementson, Venugopal Kalluri, Erwin Goesnar, Gary Spittle
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Publication number: 20160360190Abstract: A system 8 for delivering stereoscopic images for viewing without 3-D glasses being required comprises a video display element 1, an image direction element 4, a front holder element 5, a rear holder element 3, and a resolution enhancement element 2. The video display element 1 outputs a plurality of left-eye images and a plurality of right-eye images. The image direction element 4 directs each left-eye image at a desired left-eye angle and directs each right-eye image at a desired right-eye angle. The front holder element 5 is movable relative to the rear holder element 3 to move the image direction element 4 to adjust each left-eye angle at which each left-eye image is directed and to adjust each right-eye angle at which each right-eye image is directed to suit each viewer. The resolution enhancement element 2 is modulated simultaneously with the image direction element 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, John Gilbert
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Patent number: 9445083Abstract: A system 8 for delivering stereoscopic images for viewing without 3-D glasses being required comprises a video display element 1, an image direction element 4, a front holder element 5, a rear holder element 3, and a resolution enhancement element 2. The video display element 1 outputs a plurality of left-eye images and a plurality of right-eye images. The image direction element 4 directs each left-eye image at a desired left-eye angle and directs each right-eye image at a desired right-eye angle. The front holder element 5 is movable relative to the rear holder element 3 to move the image direction element 4 to adjust each left-eye angle at which each left-eye image is directed and to adjust each right-eye angle at which each right-eye image is directed to suit each viewer. The resolution enhancement element 2 is modulated simultaneously with the image direction element 4.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, John Gilbert
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Publication number: 20160132824Abstract: 3D glasses having an RFID tag (embedded in one or more temples) are rented to theater or other venue operators. The glasses are shipped to a venue for distribution to patrons and collected from patrons in the trays. Inventory and other measures are implemented by RFID scanning while the glasses are in the trays (e.g., upon delivery to a theater, on collection from the theater, upon inspection at the 3D rental company, etc). Data gathered from RFID scanning and inspections allows the rental company to properly allocate rental costs to various venues based on shrinkage which includes, for example, extraordinary wear of the glasses, breakage or theft, which is attributable and traceable to the specific venues. The theater or venue may also independently scan the trays upon delivery and pick-up to maintain their own records. The invention includes 3D glasses with RFID, a washing rack, and rental systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew HEALY, Thao D. HOVANKY, Gregory J. LONG
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Patent number: 9269066Abstract: 3D glasses having an RFID tag (embedded in one or more temples) are rented to theater or other venue operators. The glasses are shipped to a venue for distribution to patrons and collected from patrons in the trays. Inventory and other measures are implemented by RFID scanning while the glasses are in the trays (e.g., upon delivery to a theater, on collection from the theater, upon inspection at the 3D rental company, etc). Data gathered from RFID scanning and inspections allows the rental company to properly allocate rental costs to various venues based on shrinkage which includes, for example, extraordinary wear of the glasses, breakage or theft, which is attributable and traceable to the specific venues. The theater or venue may also independently scan the trays upon delivery and pick-up to maintain their own records. The invention includes 3D glasses with RFID, a washing rack, and rental systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Gregory J. Long
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Patent number: D731996Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Border, Christopher Bennett, Thao D. Hovanky, David Clementson, Jeffrey William Smith, Venugopal Kalluri, Lucas E. Saule, Peter Michaelian, Quinn S. Huffstetler, Charles K. Ambler
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Patent number: D780150Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Andrew Border, Christopher Bennett, Thao D. Hovanky, David Clementson, Jeffrey William Smith, Venugopal Kalluri, Lucas E. Saule, Peter Michaelian, Quinn S. Huffstetler, Charles K. Ambler
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Patent number: D784963Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Lucas E. Saule, Peter Michaelian, Thao D. Hovanky, David Clementson, Venugopal Kalluri
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Patent number: D835707Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventors: Thao D. Hovanky, Wilson Heaton Allen
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Patent number: D856409Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventors: Thao D. Hovanky, Wilson Heaton Allen
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Patent number: D872793Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Douglas J. Gorny, Andrew John Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Barret Lippey, Matthew York Sugarman
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Patent number: D902293Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Douglas J. Gorny, Andrew John Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Barret Lippey, Matthew York Sugarman
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Patent number: D905153Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventors: Thao D. Hovanky, Wilson Heaton Allen
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Patent number: D929493Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Douglas J. Gorny, Andrew John Healy, Thao D. Hovanky, Barret Lippey, Matthew York Sugarman