Patents by Inventor William F. Tapia

William F. Tapia 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: 20160042475
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating surfing experience by capturing digital surf content including pictures or videos; uploading the digital surf content including pictures or videos to a remote host computer; creating at least one collage from the digital surf content including pictures or videos, wherein items in the collage are variably sized based on one or more predetermined factors; and sharing the collage with at least another user. Digital surf content is “bundled” into discrete digital packages that can be shared on the site directly or on the system's social media outlets, or can be downloaded to a user's desktop for a user to distribute on his/her. Bundling via system and methods disclosed enables viral distribution and monetization of uploaded digital surf content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: William F. Tapia, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Stephen Hooper, Laurence Brian McGann, Stanley Pratt, III
  • Publication number: 20140267742
    Abstract: Systems and processes for communicating a surfing experience includes capturing preview pictures or videos using a camera mounted on a surfer's head or a surfboard; displaying the preview pictures or videos on a remote watch; adjusting the camera's angle or position based on the preview pictures or videos; and storing pictures or videos into a camera memory during a surf session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Tapia, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Stephen Hooper, Yi-Chun Liao
  • Publication number: 20140267743
    Abstract: A system for capturing a surfing experience includes a camera mounted on a surfboard with a camera mount providing at least three degrees of freedom to position the camera to capture a preview picture or video; and a web server coupled to the camera to render pictures or videos during a surf session. The camera may be a low profile camera designed to be flush with surface of board with same shape as surface of board. The camera may capture 3D images and may capture normal or panoramic images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Tapia, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Stephen Hooper, Yi-Chun Liao
  • Publication number: 20140280555
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating surfing experience by capturing pictures or videos of one or more surfers; uploading the pictures or videos to a remote host computer; creating at least one collage from the pictures or videos, wherein items in the collage are variably sized based on one or more predetermined factors; and sharing the collage with at least another user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Tapia, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Stephen Hooper, Laurence Brian McGann, Stanley Pratt, III
  • Publication number: 20140267615
    Abstract: An image capture system includes a camera including a processor, an imager coupled to a lens mounted on a substantially curved camera body, said curved camera body anatomically shaped for mounting to a forehead region; and a headband to secure the camera to the forehead to capture a picture or video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William F. Tapia, Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia, Stephen Hooper, Yi-Chun Liao
  • Patent number: 7804991
    Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignees: MAKO Surgical Corp., Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munne
  • Patent number: 7689014
    Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignees: Z-KAT Inc, Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munné
  • Publication number: 20090209866
    Abstract: Two fluoroscopic images taken from two different angles of the same anatomical feature are registered to a common three-dimensional coordinate system. A dimension of the anatomical feature is determined by specifying with reference to the two registered fluoroscopic images two constrained points within the three-dimensional coordinate system that correspond to the boundaries of the anatomical feature, and calculating a straight-line distance between the two. Additionally, a three-dimensional virtual model of an implant is projected into each of two, registered fluoroscopic image, and a surgeon manipulates the projections to adjust the size and shape of the virtual model, and thereby determine parameters for the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicants: Z-KAT, INC., BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Rony A. ABOVITZ, William F. Tapia, Julio J. Santos-Munne
  • Patent number: 7383073
    Abstract: A software-integrated disposable kit contains a series of sterile packages which hold instrumented surgical tools, surgical accessories, user input computer controlling peripherals (e.g. mouse, keyboard), markers, and a one time use digital medium. When image guided surgery is to be performed, the digital medium is inserted into the computer and the user interface is displayed. The digital medium stores a portion of the software which, in combination with software on the computer, provides all of the software necessary for full user functionality (e.g. display diagnostic image information, tracking surgical instruments, superimposition of surgical tools). At the end of a surgical procedure, the digital medium is deactivated or encrypted and the used surgical tools are then disposed of without reuse. The system allows the user to save relevant information obtained from the surgery (e.g. images, notes) on the digital medium which is encrypted against reuse and archived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Z-Kat Inc.
    Inventors: Rony A. Abovitz, William F. Tapia, Robert F. Frechette