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).

  • Publication number: 20150195517
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
  • Publication number: 20150146970
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Kristin S. Moore, Todd P. Seager
  • Publication number: 20150138383
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John F. Kelley, KRISTIN S. MOORE, TODD P. SEAGER
  • Publication number: 20150142857
    Abstract: In an approach for utilizing photographic metadata for automated photographic setup, a computer receives photographic metadata. The photographic metadata is contained within an image file. The computer transmits configuration information to one or more photographic devices in a photographic setup. The configuration information is based on the photographic metadata. The computer receives a configuration update from the one or more photographic devices in the photographic setup. The computer determines whether the one or more photographic devices in the photographic setup are configured correctly, based on at least comparing the configuration update to the photographic metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Collins, John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Todd P. Seager
  • Publication number: 20150142409
    Abstract: In an approach for simulating a photographic setup, a computer receives information detailing a first type of device. The computer determines the received first type of device is not included in a device database. The computer inserts the first type of device into the device database. The computer receives a selection of one or more types of devices. The one or more selected types of devices are included in the device database and include the first type of device. The computer receives a configuration for each of the one or more selected types of devices. The computer creates a simulation of a photographic setup. The simulation is based on the one or more selected types of devices and the received configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Collins, John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Todd P. Seager
  • Publication number: 20150139570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Collins, John F. Kelley, Douglas E. Lhotka, Todd P. Seager
  • Publication number: 20140250179
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager, Robert J. Torres