Patents by Inventor William Matzinger

William Matzinger 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).

  • Guest-activated image capture system for venues and associated methods
    Patent number: 9332138
    Abstract: An image capture system for a venue includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the venue. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a guest ID presented by a guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the guest based on the ID reader reading the guest ID. The processor also links the guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked guest ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Colorvision International, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
  • GUEST-ACTIVATED IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR VENUES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150365544
    Abstract: An image capture system for a venue includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the venue. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a guest ID presented by a guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the guest based on the ID reader reading the guest ID. The processor also links the guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked guest ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: HENRY TYSON, WILLIAM MATZINGER, BRYAN WILKINS, MARK SIMMONS
  • Park guest-activated image capture system for theme parks and associated methods
    Patent number: 9143744
    Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Henry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
  • PARK GUEST-ACTIVATED IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR THEME PARKS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130293720
    Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Colorvision International, Inc.
    Inventors: HENRY TYSON, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons