Patents by Inventor Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight 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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Patent number: 11250537Abstract: An image processor unit is described. The image processor unit includes a plurality of inputs to receive at least one input image. The image processor unit includes a plurality of outputs to provide at least one output image. The image processor unit includes a network coupled to the plurality of inputs and the plurality of outputs. The network is to couple at least one of the inputs to at least one of the outputs. The image processor unit includes an image processor circuit coupled to the network. The network to route an input image that is received at one of the inputs to the image processor circuit. The image processor circuit is to execute image signal processing program code to generate a processed output image from the input image. The network is to route the processed output image to at least one of the outputs.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Fabrizio Basso, Edward Chang, Daniel Finchelstein, Timothy Knight, William Mark, Albert Meixner, Shahriar Rabii, Jason Redgrave, Masumi Reynders, Ofer Shacham, Don Stark, Michelle Tomasko
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Publication number: 20200167890Abstract: An image processor unit is described. The image processor unit includes a plurality of inputs to receive at least one input image. The image processor unit includes a plurality of outputs to provide at least one output image. The image processor unit includes a network coupled to the plurality of inputs and the plurality of outputs. The network is to couple at least one of the inputs to at least one of the outputs. The image processor unit includes an image processor circuit coupled to the network. The network to route an input image that is received at one of the inputs to the image processor circuit. The image processor circuit is to execute image signal processing program code to generate a processed output image from the input image. The network is to route the processed output image to at least one of the outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Fabrizio Basso, Edward Chang, Daniel Finchelstein, Timothy Knight, William Mark, Albert Meixner, Shahriar Rabii, Jason Redgrave, Masumi Reynders, Ofer Shacham, Don Stark, Michelle Tomasko
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Patent number: 10489878Abstract: An image processor unit is described. The image processor unit includes a plurality of inputs to receive at least one input image. The image processor unit includes a plurality of outputs to provide at least one output image. The image processor unit includes a network coupled to the plurality of inputs and the plurality of outputs. The network is to couple at least one of the inputs to at least one of the outputs. The image processor unit includes an image processor circuit coupled to the network. The network to route an input image that is received at one of the inputs to the image processor circuit. The image processor circuit is to execute image signal processing program code to generate a processed output image from the input image. The network is to route the processed output image to at least one of the outputs.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Fabrizio Basso, Edward Chang, Daniel Finchelstein, Timothy Knight, William Mark, Albert Meixner, Shahriar Rabii, Jason Redgrave, Masumi Reynders, Ofer Shacham, Don Stark, Michelle Tomasko
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Publication number: 20180330466Abstract: An image processor unit is described. The image processor unit includes a plurality of inputs to receive at least one input image. The image processor unit includes a plurality of outputs to provide at least one output image. The image processor unit includes a network coupled to the plurality of inputs and the plurality of outputs. The network is to couple at least one of the inputs to at least one of the outputs. The image processor unit includes an image processor circuit coupled to the network. The network to route an input image that is received at one of the inputs to the image processor circuit. The image processor circuit is to execute image signal processing program code to generate a processed output image from the input image. The network is to route the processed output image to at least one of the outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Fabrizio Basso, Edward Chang, Daniel Finchelstein, Timothy Knight, William Mark, Albert Meixner, Shahriar Rabii, Jason Redgrave, Masumi Reynders, Ofer Shacham, Don Stark, Michelle Tomasko
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Publication number: 20180070066Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, the optical systems of light field capture devices are optimized so as to improve captured light field image data. Optimizing optical systems of light field capture devices can result in captured light field image data (both still and video) that is cheaper and/or easier to process. Optical systems can be optimized to yield improved quality or resolution when using cheaper processing approaches whose computational costs fit within various processing and/or resource constraints. As such, the optical systems of light field cameras can be optimized to reduce size and/or cost and/or increase the quality of such optical systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Timothy Knight, Colvin Pitts, Kurt Akeley, Yuriy Romanenko, Carl (Warren) Craddock
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Publication number: 20180070067Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, the optical systems of light field capture devices are optimized so as to improve captured light field image data. Optimizing optical systems of light field capture devices can result in captured light field image data (both still and video) that is cheaper and/or easier to process. Optical systems can be optimized to yield improved quality or resolution when using cheaper processing approaches whose computational costs fit within various processing and/or resource constraints. As such, the optical systems of light field cameras can be optimized to reduce size and/or cost and/or increase the quality of such optical systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Timothy Knight, Colvin Pitts, Kurt Akeley, Yuriy Romanenko, Carl (Warren) Craddock
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Patent number: 9866810Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, the optical systems of light field capture devices are optimized so as to improve captured light field image data. Optimizing optical systems of light field capture devices can result in captured light field image data (both still and video) that is cheaper and/or easier to process. Optical systems can be optimized to yield improved quality or resolution when using cheaper processing approaches whose computational costs fit within various processing and/or resource constraints. As such, the optical systems of light field cameras can be optimized to reduce size and/or cost and/or increase the quality of such optical systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Knight, Colvin Pitts, Kurt Akeley, Yuriy Romanenko, Carl (Warren) Craddock
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Publication number: 20170094944Abstract: A toy for a domestic animal comprises a deformable outer shell defining an interior compartment, wherein the outer shell surrounds a hollow interior compartment that includes an integral opening. A tab closure to limits the size of the opening, and removable inserts are located within the compartment, which the domestic animal can remove. The act of removing the inserts induces a pleasurable response in the domestic animal as the inserts are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Timothy Knight, Alejandro Lara
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Patent number: 9467607Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Patent number: 9456141Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention relates to methods, systems, architectures, algorithms, designs, and user interfaces for light-field based autofocus. In response to receiving a focusing request at a camera, a light-field autofocus system captures a light-field image. An image crop that contains a region of interest and a specified border is determined. A series of refocused images are generated for the image crop at different scene depths. A focus metric is calculated for each refocused image. The scene depth of the refocused image with the best focus metric is identified as the appropriate focus. The focus motor position for the appropriate focus is selected and the focus motor is automatically driven to the selected focus motor position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Alex Fishman, Timothy Knight, Yuriy Romanenko, Jeff Kalt
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Publication number: 20160173844Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, the optical systems of light field capture devices are optimized so as to improve captured light field image data. Optimizing optical systems of light field capture devices can result in captured light field image data (both still and video) that is cheaper and/or easier to process. Optical systems can be optimized to yield improved quality or resolution when using cheaper processing approaches whose computational costs fit within various processing and/or resource constraints. As such, the optical systems of light field cameras can be optimized to reduce size and/or cost and/or increase the quality of such optical systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Timothy Knight, Colvin Pitts, Kurt Akeley, Yuriy Romanenko, Carl (Warren) Craddock
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Patent number: 9300932Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, the optical systems of light field capture devices are optimized so as to improve captured light field image data. Optimizing optical systems of light field capture devices can result in captured light field image data (both still and video) that is cheaper and/or easier to process. Optical systems can be optimized to yield improved quality or resolution when using cheaper processing approaches whose computational costs fit within various processing and/or resource constraints. As such, the optical systems of light field cameras can be optimized to reduce size and/or cost and/or increase the quality of such optical systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Knight, Colvin Pitts, Kurt Akeley, Yuriy Romanenko, Carl (Warren) Craddock
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Publication number: 20150138402Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Patent number: 8976288Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Publication number: 20140240578Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention relates to methods, systems, architectures, algorithms, designs, and user interfaces for light-field based autofocus. In response to receiving a focusing request at a camera, a light-field autofocus system captures a light-field image. An image crop that contains a region of interest and a specified border is determined. A series of refocused images are generated for the image crop at different scene depths. A focus metric is calculated for each refocused image. The scene depth of the refocused image with the best focus metric is identified as the appropriate focus. The focus motor position for the appropriate focus is selected and the focus motor is automatically driven to the selected focus motor position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Alex Fishman, Timothy Knight, Yuriy Romanenko, Jeff Kalt
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Publication number: 20140211077Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Publication number: 20140176592Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present may be used to apply a wide variety of processes to a two-dimensional image generated from light-field data. One or more parameters, such as light-field parameters and/or device capture parameters may be included in metadata of the two-dimensional image, and may be retrieved and processed to determine the appropriate value(s) of a first setting of the process. The process may be applied uniformly, or with variation across subsets of the two-dimensional image, down to individual pixels. The process may be a noise filtering process, an image sharpening process, a color adjustment process, a tone curve process, a contrast adjustment process, a saturation adjustment process, a gamma adjustment process, a combination thereof, or any other known process that may be desirable for enhancing two-dimensional images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Bennett Wilburn, Tony Yip Pang Poon, Colvin Pitts, Chia-Kai Liang, Timothy Knight, Robert Carroll
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Patent number: 8724014Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Lytro, Inc.Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Publication number: 20120327222Abstract: A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: LYTRO, INC.Inventors: Yi-Ren Ng, Colvin Pitts, Timothy Knight
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Patent number: 8012911Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary methods for increasing crop yield. One exemplary method for increasing a yield of a crop includes controlling plant tissue stress by at least partially coating a plant tissue with a composition comprising an agricultural sunscreen formulation and a second agricultural chemical. The agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the plant tissue from separate containers, wherein each container either contains the agricultural sunscreen formulation or the second agricultural chemical. Further, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop at or near the same time. Alternatively, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop from a shared container, wherein the shared container contains both the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Purfresh, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Justmann, Michael Weber, Ray Hoobler, David Cope, Timothy Knight