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Handwear That Improves Protective Apparel Doffing
US Patent:
7246382, Jul 24, 2007
Filed:
Jan 4, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/029661
Inventors:
William J. Plut - Menlo Park CA, US
Timothy Ormond - Aurora, CA
Timothy Ormond - Aurora, CA
Assignee:
Cylena Medical Technology, Inc. - Toronto
International Classification:
A41D 19/00
US Classification:
21616, 2 59, 223111
Abstract:
Described herein are systems and methods that facilitate doffing of protective apparel. The systems and methods employ handwear worn under a glove, such as a disposable fingered glove. The handwear is designed or configured such that when a user doffs the handwear and outer glove, the handwear restrains the glove. When a user pulls the handwear and outer glove inside-out, the inside-out handwear may contain and capture portions of the glove, which reduces exposure by the person to the previously outer (and contaminated) surfaces of the glove.
Customizable Background Sizes And Controls For Changing Background Size
US Patent:
7274382, Sep 25, 2007
Filed:
Jul 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/891733
Inventors:
William J. Plut - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
G06F 3/048
G03B 21/00
G06F 3/048
G03B 21/00
US Classification:
345660, 715778, 715781, 715788, 715798, 715800, 353 21
Abstract:
This invention provides systems and methods that allow a user to change the size of a background used with a graphics-based user interface. This enables tailored background sizes based on user preference and allowable conditions, which are particularly useful with display devices having a large display area. By custom sizing a background to current conditions, a user may navigate an image among obstacles at a receiving surface and obstacles along a projection path between a projection lens and receiving surface. In addition, a user may customize the background size on a large LCD screen according to more suitable dimensions for an image used in the background or to a personal preference, thereby creating a personalized look and feel for the graphics-based user interface. One embodiment of the present invention defines a usable area for a graphics-based user interface according to the current size of the background. Changing the background size in this case also then changes the usable area for the graphics-based user interface.
Positionable Projection Display Devices
US Patent:
7281807, Oct 16, 2007
Filed:
Jul 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/891840
Inventors:
William J. Plut - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Honeywood Technologies, LLC - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G03B 21/14
G03B 3/00
G02F 1/00
H04N 5/74
H01S 3/00
G03B 3/00
G02F 1/00
H04N 5/74
H01S 3/00
US Classification:
353119, 353101, 348771, 362553, 362559, 362561
Abstract:
Described herein are devices that provide projection-type video output in a portable and flexible design. The design includes a projection chamber, a base, and an interface that permits relative positioning between the projection chamber and base. The base maintains the position of the display device. The projection chamber includes components responsible for the production of images based on received video data and components responsible for the projection of those images. Relative pointing between the projection chamber and base allows the projection chamber to be pointed—and an output projected image to be positioned—with minimal effort.
Projection-Type Display Devices Including Redundant Laser Sets
US Patent:
7510284, Mar 31, 2009
Filed:
Apr 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/741150
Inventors:
William J. Plut - Menlo Park CA, US
International Classification:
G03B 21/16
G03B 21/20
H01S 3/00
G03B 21/20
H01S 3/00
US Classification:
353 52, 353 85, 353 31, 348798, 348801, 362230, 362553, 362555
Abstract:
Described herein are display devices that provide projection-type video output and use redundant sets of lasers to generate light. The laser set produces a desired amount of light, e. g. , for a primary color. A redundant laser set includes more lasers than that needed to produce the desired amount of light. For example, a set of six lasers may only need five lasers to generate and emit a desired amount of light. The sixth laser allows failure of one laser in the set to not compromise operability of the entire set—and the display device. In addition, extra lasers in a laser set also allows the lasers to be cycled for heat purposes and to extend longevity of individual lasers in the set.
Histogram And Spatial-Based Power Savings
US Patent:
7580031, Aug 25, 2009
Filed:
May 4, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/122319
Inventors:
William J. Plut - Menlo Park CA, US
Assignee:
Honeywood Technologies, LLC - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
US Classification:
345204
Abstract:
Described herein are systems and methods that reduce power consumption for an electronics device that includes a display. Power conservation systems and methods described herein alter video information in one or more inactive portions of a display area such that the alteration decreases power consumption. The invention finds use with many electronics devices, such as portable computing devices powered from a battery or other limited source of power. Since video output often dominates power consumption for an electronics device, decreasing display power consumption may extends battery longevity for the portable device.
Spatial-Based Power Savings
US Patent:
7580033, Aug 25, 2009
Filed:
Jul 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/891734
Inventors:
William J. Plut - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Honeywood Technologies, LLC - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
US Classification:
345211, 345204, 345212
Abstract:
Described herein are systems and methods that reduce power consumption for an electronics device that includes a display. Power conservation systems and methods described herein alter video information in one or more inactive portions of a display area such that the alteration decreases power consumption. The invention finds use with many electronics devices, such as portable computing devices powered from a battery or other limited source of power. Since video output often dominates power consumption for an electronics device, decreasing display power consumption may extends battery longevity for the portable device.
Color Preservation For Spatially Varying Power Conservation
US Patent:
7583260, Sep 1, 2009
Filed:
Jun 20, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/157219
Inventors:
William J. Plut - Menlo Park CA, US
Assignee:
Honeywood Technologies, LLC - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
US Classification:
345211, 345 52, 345204, 345210, 345212
Abstract:
Described herein are systems and methods that reduce power consumption for an electronics device that includes a display device. The systems and methods identify characteristic color video information for a graphics component that allows a person to visually locate the graphics component in a display area for the display device. Video information in the display area other than the characteristic color video information is then altered to conserve power. Preserving the characteristic color video information for the graphics component maintains a person's ability to locate the graphics component at a later time, even though other portions of the display area have been altered and potentially visually degraded to conserver power.
Edge Preservation For Spatially Varying Power Conservation
US Patent:
7602388, Oct 13, 2009
Filed:
Jun 20, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/157112
Inventors:
William J. Plut - Menlo Park CA, US
Assignee:
Honeywood Technologies, LLC - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
G06F 3/038
US Classification:
345211, 3151691
Abstract:
Described herein are systems and methods that reduce power consumption for an electronics device that includes a display. The systems and methods generate edge detection video information for a graphics component that allows a person to visually identify and locate the graphics component within a display area for the display device. Video information in the display area other than the edge detection video information is altered to conserve power. Preserving the edge detection video information for the window maintains a person's ability to see and locate the window at a later time, even though other portions of the display area have been altered and potentially visually degraded to conserver power.
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