Christopher A Webb

US Patent:

6778770, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Apr 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/427616

Inventors:

Robert P. Cazier - Fort Collins CO
Michelle Ogg - Loveland CO
Christopher E. Webb - Greeley CO

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G03B 726

US Classification:

396 77, 396129, 396280, 348372

Abstract:

A camera, at power-on, determines elapsed time since power-off. The camera restores at least one control setting to a persistent value when the elapsed time is less than a predetermined threshold. The camera restores the at least one control setting to a default value when the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined threshold.

US Patent:

7289147, Oct 30, 2007

Filed:

Feb 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/771103

Inventors:

Christopher Webb - Greeley CO, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H04N 5/208
H04N 7/00

US Classification:

348252, 348 36

Abstract:

Digital cameras and methods that provide improved image alignment for panorama image capture. The present invention identifies features that will likely be used by a stitching algorithm, and highlights those features for a user by superimposing them on top of a “liveview” image presented on a display of the digital camera. By applying an edge detection algorithm to the previously captured image, the user can select and display those features of the previous image that are relevant to aligning the camera for the subsequent image.

US Patent:

7839429, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

May 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/139456

Inventors:

Karen E Williams - Fort Collins CO, US
Christopher E. Webb - Fort Collins CO, US
Angelica A. Quintana - Fort Collins CO, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H04N 13/02
G06K 9/32

US Classification:

348 50, 382299

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are disclosed for accomplishing in-camera stitching of a high-resolution panoramic photograph from a set of component photographs while providing a satisfactory user experience. A low-resolution panorama is stitched, and a user of the camera performs a review of the low-resolution panorama using a display comprised in the camera. During the review, a high-resolution panoramic photograph is stitched by the camera in a background process.

US Patent:

20060182437, Aug 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/055885

Inventors:

Karen Williams - Fort Collins CO, US
Christopher Webb - Wellington CO, US
Angelica Quintana - Fort Collins CO, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/225

US Classification:

396429000, 348218100

Abstract:

A camera and related methodology in which a stitched panoramic image may be generated from a series of individual image frames onboard the camera and displayed on the camera display in a “real-time” environment. This allows the user to preview the completed panorama on the camera without the need to first upload the image frames onto a support computer. In this manner, the user is able to identify potential problems with the panorama and, if necessary, reacquire the individual image frames. In order to reduce the amount of onboard processor power and/or memory required, stitching may be performed on relatively lower resolution image frame files within the camera. When the preview indicates that image data for the panorama has been successfully acquired, then the full resolution image data may be uploaded to a support computer for processing.

US Patent:

20070070254, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/235994

Inventors:

Robert Cazier - Fort Collins CO, US
Christopher Webb - Wellington CO, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/38

US Classification:

348723000

Abstract:

Various embodiments for determining a correct video standard for a display device (e.g., a television monitor) are described. In an embodiment, a test signal in accordance with a video standard is transmitted to the display device. One or more signals transmitted by the display device are analyzed to determine whether the video standard is a correct video standard for the display device.