Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Carrico

Thomas M. Carrico 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: 20130104047
    Abstract: A system for delivery of random novel content is disclosed. The system includes identification of the random novel content from source content imported from a content provider and in response to a selection of a selectable icon visually presented on a web-enabled device. The system further includes presentation of the identified random novel content to an output device via the web-enabled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Dana E. Laursen, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Patent number: 8317334
    Abstract: Projector alignment in a multiple-projector projection system is checked by determining a location of at least a portion of a boundary of an image field projected by at least one of the projectors and comparing the determined location of the at least the portion of the image field to a system-calibrated reference location of the at least the portion of the boundary of the image field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Publication number: 20120140265
    Abstract: In one embodiment, source content is obtained from a computing system. A request is received, the request for scheduled automatic delivery, without user intervention, of subscribed-for content to a web-enabled printer. The subscribed-for content comprises at least a portion of the source content. A protocol for printing of the subscribed-for content is established based at least in part on information from the request and data stored in a memory. The subscribed-for content is caused to be formatted in accordance with the protocol. The subscribed-for content is caused to be obtained by the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Dana E. Laursen, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Publication number: 20120133897
    Abstract: Projector alignment in a multiple-projector projection system is checked by determining a location of at least a portion of a boundary of an image field projected by at least one of the projectors and comparing the determined location of the at least the portion of the image field to a system-calibrated reference location of the at least the portion of the boundary of the image field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Patent number: 8142026
    Abstract: Projector alignment in a multiple-projector projection system is checked by determining a location of at least a portion of a boundary of an image field projected by at least one of the projectors and comparing the determined location of the at least the portion of the image field to a system-calibrated reference location of the at least the portion of the boundary of the image field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Patent number: 7954954
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for projecting an image within a defined content area using a plurality of projectors configured to each project a portion of an image. The device comprises a defined content area into which the image is projected by the plurality of projectors. A first group of projectors can be selected from the plurality of projectors and set at a first zoom level, then aligned and superpositioned with respect to one another to increase the pixel resolution and brightness of the projected image. The projectors can project a majority of projector light within the content area. A second group of projectors can be selected from the plurality of projectors, set at a second zoom level, aligned and superpositioned adjacent each other to project a majority of projector light within the content area. The first group of projectors can be superimposed with the second group of projectors to fill the content area and increase the pixel resolution and brightness of the projected image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico, Olan C. Way
  • Patent number: 7936361
    Abstract: A system and method for masking images in a multi-projector system, including: converting, using signal processors associated with at least two projectors, at least two independent input video signals into at least two independent signals for masked images, each masked image having an image region and a region of attenuated brightness comprising a mask having substantially no brightness, wherein a mask of one masked image interfaces in a composite image with an image region of another masked image; independently projecting the at least two masked images via the at least two projectors to a common location to form the composite image, such that the at least two masked images are at least partially superimposed; and gradually attenuating brightness in a spatial manner adjacent to a boundary of a mask of at least one of the masked images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M Carrico
  • Publication number: 20090033874
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for projecting an image within a defined content area using a plurality of projectors configured to each project a portion of an image. The device comprises a defined content area into which the image is projected by the plurality of projectors. A first group of projectors can be selected from the plurality of projectors and set at a first zoom level, then aligned and superpositioned with respect to one another to increase the pixel resolution and brightness of the projected image. The projectors can project a majority of projector light within the content area. A second group of projectors can be selected from the plurality of projectors, set at a second zoom level, aligned and superpositioned adjacent each other to project a majority of projector light within the content area. The first group of projectors can be superimposed with the second group of projectors to fill the content area and increase the pixel resolution and brightness of the projected image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico, Olan C. Way
  • Publication number: 20090027304
    Abstract: Projector alignment in a multiple-projector projection system is checked by determining a location of at least a portion of a boundary of an image field projected by at least one of the projectors and comparing the determined location of the at least the portion of the image field to a system-calibrated reference location of the at least the portion of the boundary of the image field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Publication number: 20090021702
    Abstract: A projection kiosk for a multi-projector digital signage system includes an enclosure and a frame disposed therein. The frame includes attachment points which can hold in position a plurality of projectors. The projectors may be aligned with sub-pixel-resolution accuracy to enable projection of pixel-aligned images onto a screen. The enclosure includes a heat ducting subsystem configured to direct air into the enclosure, duct air through the projectors, and discharge air away from a projection path between the plurality of projectors and the screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Todd A. Cleland, Thomas M. Carrico, William R. Wagner, Steven W. Greer, Ron R. Bendsneyder
  • Publication number: 20080266321
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for masking and overlaying images in a multiple projector system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Aufranc, Thomas M. Carrico
  • Patent number: D338552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventors: Thomas M. Carrico, Cadena C. Carrico, David J. Schwenk, Deborah A. Schwenk