Patents by Inventor Troy Dawson

Troy Dawson 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).

  • Method and apparatus for automatically capturing multiple images of motor vehicles and other items for sale or auction
    Patent number: 8112325
    Abstract: An automatic “photo booth” for capturing images of objects including but not limited to motor vehicles provides consistent and rapid image capture from multiple viewpoints. Ultrasonic sensors or other positional sensing devices are used to both position the object with the photo booth enclosure and calculate field of view parameters controlling digital cameras to provide appropriate image scaling/cropping at time of image capture. The enclosure provides automatic entry/exit door opening/closure and a controlled interior space to provide a controlled environment for image capture. Captured images may be rapidly uploaded to a server for electronic distribution over the World Wide Web or other appropriate network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Manheim Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Foy, Charles Copeland, Troy Dawson, Tom McElroy, Bob Pruett
  • Method and apparatus for automatically capturing multiple images of motor vehicles and other items for sale or auction
    Publication number: 20070057815
    Abstract: An automatic “photo booth” for capturing images of objects including but not limited to motor vehicles provides consistent and rapid image capture from multiple viewpoints. Ultrasonic sensors or other positional sensing devices are used to both position the object with the photo booth enclosure and calculate field of view parameters controlling digital cameras to provide appropriate image scaling/cropping at time of image capture. The enclosure provides automatic entry/exit door opening/closure and a controlled interior space to provide a controlled environment for image capture. Captured images may be rapidly uploaded to a server for electronic distribution over the World Wide Web or other appropriate network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Manheim Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Foy, Charles Copeland, Troy Dawson, Tom McElroy, Bob Pruett