Patents by Inventor Todd P. Seager
Todd P. Seager 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: 9684847Abstract: A method for capturing three-dimensional photographic lighting of a spherical lighting device is described. Calculation of boundaries of the spherical lighting device based on lighting properties of at least one light source in a set location of the spherical lighting device is performed. A mapping of multitude points of the spherical lighting device to three-dimensional vectors of at least one camera device using a logical grid is performed. A measurement of brightness of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device is performed. The method further comprises determining brightest grid point of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device, wherein the brightest grid point of the logical grid is measured within a region brightness of the spherical lighting device. The method further comprises calculating the region of brightness of the spherical lighting device based on the determined brightest grid point of the logical grid.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20170155704Abstract: In a method for collaborating, a first computing device determines capabilities needed for an application to function. The first computing device enables one or more other computing devices to connect to the application. The first computing device determines capabilities of a second computing device, wherein the second computing device is connected to the application. The first computing device determines the capabilities needed for the application to function are met. The first computing device configures a user interface of the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager, Robert J. Torres
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Patent number: 9667469Abstract: In a method for collaborating, a first computing device determines capabilities needed for an application to function. The first computing device enables one or more other computing devices to connect to the application. The first computing device determines capabilities of a second computing device, wherein the second computing device is connected to the application. The first computing device determines the capabilities needed for the application to function are met. The first computing device configures a user interface of the second device.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager, Robert J. Torres
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Patent number: 9449234Abstract: In a method for visualizing motion of an object in an image, at least two images, including a first image and a second image, wherein each of the at least two images includes an object are received. One or more processors determine a first distance value for the object in the first image and a second distance value for the object in the second image, wherein each distance value is based on a distance between the object and an image capturing device. One or more processors compare the first distance value to the second distance value to determine a difference between the first distance value and the second distance value. One or more processors generate an indication based on the determined difference between the first distance value and the second distance value.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager, Kenneth R. Stern
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Publication number: 20160267698Abstract: A method and system for processing light sources. A base photographic image of a scene is combined with N additional photographic images of the scene to form a composite image including M discrete light sources (N?2; M?N). The scene in the base image is exposed to ambient light. The scene of the base image is exposed, in each of the N additional images, to the ambient light and to at least one discrete light source to which the base image is not exposed. The M discrete light sources in the composite image include the discrete light sources to which the scene is exposed in the N additional images. The composite image is displayed on a display device, depicting a region surrounding each discrete light source and having an area that correlates with an intensity of light from the discrete light source surrounded by the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9420446Abstract: Various embodiments include approaches for coordinating collaborative response to an event using a capabilities-aware hive network. Some particular embodiments include a system having at least one computing device performing actions including: prompting a plurality of users to register with the capabilities-aware hive network, the prompting including requesting the plurality of users provide information about individual capabilities for response to the event; compiling the information from the plurality of users about individual capabilities for response to the event; obtaining data indicating occurrence of the event, and in response to obtaining the data indicating occurrence of the event, identifying and prioritizing individual user actions in response to the event based upon the information about the individual capabilities for response to the event; and providing user-specific instructions to the plurality of users to perform the individual user actions to respond to the event.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, Shawn D. Hennessy, John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9396571Abstract: A method and system for processing light sources found in images. A base photographic image of a scene is combined with N additional photographic images of the scene to form a composite image including M discrete light sources (N?2; M?N). The scene in the base image is exposed to ambient light. The scene of the base image is exposed, in each of the N additional images, to the ambient light and to at least one discrete light source to which the base image is not exposed. The M discrete light sources in the composite image include the discrete light sources to which the scene is exposed in the N additional images. The composite image is displayed on a display device, depicting a region surrounding each discrete light source and having an area that correlates with an intensity of light from the discrete light source surrounded by the region.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20160205523Abstract: Various embodiments include approaches for coordinating collaborative response to an event using a capabilities-aware hive network. Some particular embodiments include a system having at least one computing device performing actions including: prompting a plurality of users to register with the capabilities-aware hive network, the prompting including requesting the plurality of users provide information about individual capabilities for response to the event; compiling the information from the plurality of users about individual capabilities for response to the event; obtaining data indicating occurrence of the event, and in response to obtaining the data indicating occurrence of the event, identifying and prioritizing individual user actions in response to the event based upon the information about the individual capabilities for response to the event; and providing user-specific instructions to the plurality of users to perform the individual user actions to respond to the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, Shawn D. Hennessy, John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20160198136Abstract: A system, method and program product for enhancing video content being projected by a video projector. A video projector is disclosed having a projection system for projecting video content onto a surface; a camera for capturing image data from the surface; an analysis system for analyzing captured image data; and a correction system for enhancing the video content being projected onto the surface based on the analysis of the captured image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9319622Abstract: A system, method and program product for enhancing video content being projected by a video projector. A video projector is disclosed having a projection system for projecting video content onto a surface; a camera for capturing image data from the surface; an analysis system for analyzing captured image data; and a correction system for enhancing the video content being projected onto the surface based on the analysis of the captured image data.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9300857Abstract: An approach for sharpening an image, a raw digitized image is provided. One or more processors receive a raw digitized image. One or more processors identify a first set of one or more focus points of the raw digitized image that are in focus, wherein the first set of one or more focus points are associated with a first area of the raw digitized image. One or more processors may cause a depth map, including the raw digitized image and a mask, to be displayed. One or more processors apply sharpening of a first sharpening strength to the first set of one or more focus points of the raw digitized image that are in focus.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Stanley B. Lyzak, Jr., Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20160034777Abstract: A method for capturing three-dimensional photographic lighting of a spherical lighting device is described. Calculation of boundaries of the spherical lighting device based on lighting properties of at least one light source in a set location of the spherical lighting device is performed. A mapping of multitude points of the spherical lighting device to three-dimensional vectors of at least one camera device using a logical grid is performed. A measurement of brightness of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device is performed. The method further comprises determining brightest grid point of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device, wherein the brightest grid point of the logical grid is measured within a region brightness of the spherical lighting device. The method further comprises calculating the region of brightness of the spherical lighting device based on the determined brightest grid point of the logical grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9218667Abstract: A method for capturing three-dimensional photographic lighting of a spherical lighting device is described. Calculation of boundaries of the spherical lighting device based on lighting properties of at least one light source in a set location of the spherical lighting device is performed. A mapping of multitude points of the spherical lighting device to three-dimensional vectors of at least one camera device using a logical grid is performed. A measurement of brightness of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device is performed. The method further comprises determining brightest grid point of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device, wherein the brightest grid point of the logical grid is measured within a region brightness of the spherical lighting device. The method further comprises calculating the region of brightness of the spherical lighting device based on the determined brightest grid point of the logical grid.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9196027Abstract: In a method for generating a focused image of subject matter, a first image is received, wherein the first image includes subject matter and a first set of image data. One or more processors generates a first depth map for the first image. One or more processors determines at least a second image to be captured. The second image is received, wherein the second image includes the subject matter of the first image and at least a second portion of the subject matter is in focus. One or more processors generate a composite image comprising at least the first portion of the first image and the second portion of the second image.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9183620Abstract: In a method for calculating corrections for tilt in an image, one or more processors receive a digitized image from a camera. The one or more processors initiate display of the digitized image in a screen on the camera, the screen having user-selectable focus points. The one or more processors receive from a user a focus point selection of an area of the displayed image to correct for tilt, and in response, the one or more processors correct the digitized image for tilt in the area such that an object is in focus in the area.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Patent number: 9176991Abstract: In an approach for collecting and storing photographic metadata, a computer receives a file containing an image. The computer receives photographic metadata from one or more photographic devices. The one or more photographic devices include at least one or more illumination devices. The one or more photographic devices are utilized to create the image. The received photographic metadata includes at least specifications of the one or more photographic devices. The computer stores the received photographic metadata in association with the received file.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael C. Collins, John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20150296122Abstract: An approach for sharpening an image, a raw digitized image is provided. One or more processors receive a raw digitized image. One or more processors identify a first set of one or more focus points of the raw digitized image that are in focus, wherein the first set of one or more focus points are associated with a first area of the raw digitized image. One or more processors may cause a depth map, including the raw digitized image and a mask, to be displayed. One or more processors apply sharpening of a first sharpening strength to the first set of one or more focus points of the raw digitized image that are in focus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Stanley B. Lyzak, JR., Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20150279012Abstract: In a method for generating a focused image of subject matter, a first image is received, wherein the first image includes subject matter and a first set of image data. One or more processors generates a first depth map for the first image. One or more processors determines at least a second image to be captured. The second image is received, wherein the second image includes the subject matter of the first image and at least a second portion of the subject matter is in focus. One or more processors generate a composite image comprising at least the first portion of the first image and the second portion of the second image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
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Publication number: 20150278600Abstract: In a method for visualizing motion of an object in an image, at least two images, including a first image and a second image, wherein each of the at least two images includes an object are received. One or more processors determine a first distance value for the object in the first image and a second distance value for the object in the second image, wherein each distance value is based on a distance between the object and an image capturing device. One or more processors compare the first distance value to the second distance value to determine a difference between the first distance value and the second distance value. One or more processors generate an indication based on the determined difference between the first distance value and the second distance value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager, Kenneth R. Stern
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Publication number: 20150228098Abstract: A method and system for processing light sources found in images. A base photographic image of a scene is combined with N additional photographic images of the scene to form a composite image including M discrete light sources (N?2; M?N). The scene in the base image is exposed to ambient light. The scene of the base image is exposed, in each of the N additional images, to the ambient light and to at least one discrete light source to which the base image is not exposed. The M discrete light sources in the composite image include the discrete light sources to which the scene is exposed in the N additional images. The composite image is displayed on a display device, depicting a region surrounding each discrete light source and having an area that correlates with an intensity of light from the discrete light source surrounded by the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager