Jeffrey B Mcdaniel

US Patent:

8115831, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235240

Inventors:

Carlos M. Rodriquez - Palm Harbor FL, US
Patrick Murphy - Riverview FL, US
Waldemar Tunkis - Palm Harbor FL, US
Todd Conard - Ruskin FL, US
Michael Goldenberg - Melbourne Beach FL, US
Jeffrey McDaniel - Largo FL, US

Assignee:

Freedom Scientific, Inc. - St. Petersburg FL

International Classification:

H04N 5/262

US Classification:

3482403, 348 62, 348 63, 348373, 348375

Abstract:

Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.

US Patent:

8259222, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235182

Inventors:

Carlos M. Rodriguez - Palm Harbor FL, US
Patrick Murphy - Riverview FL, US
Waldemar Tunkis - Palm Harbor FL, US
Brad Davis - Largo FL, US
Todd Conard - Ruskin FL, US
Lee Hamilton - Tampa FL, US
Michael Goldenberg - Melbourne Beach FL, US
Jeffrey McDaniel - Largo FL, US

Assignee:

Freedom Scientific, Inc. - St. Petersburg FL

International Classification:

H04N 5/225

US Classification:

348373, 348 63, 34824099

Abstract:

Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.

US Patent:

8264598, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Jun 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/478993

Inventors:

Carlos M. Rodriguez - Palm Harbor FL, US
Patrick Murphy - Riverview FL, US
Waldemar Tunkis - Palm Harbor FL, US
Todd Conard - Ruskin FL, US
Michael Goldenberg - Melbourne FL, US
Jeffrey McDaniel - Largo FL, US

Assignee:

Freedom Scientific, Inc. - St. Petersburg FL

International Classification:

H04N 5/225

US Classification:

348373

Abstract:

Disclosed is a magnifier for use by blind or low vision users. The magnifier includes a camera, such as a CMOS image sensor, that displays enlarged images upon a screen for easy viewing. The magnifier further includes a handle that is pivotally interconnected to a housing to allow for handheld use in a variety of different configurations.

US Patent:

20120307026, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Aug 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/584204

Inventors:

Carlos M. Rodriguez - Palm Harbor FL, US
Patrick Murphy - Riverview FL, US
Waldemar Tunkis - Palm Harbor FL, US
Todd Conard - Ruskin FL, US
Michael Goldenberg - Melbourne Beach FL, US
Jeffrey McDaniel - Largo FL, US

Assignee:

FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, INC. - St. Petersburg FL

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348 63, 348E07085

Abstract:

Disclosed is a magnifier for use by blind or low vision users. The magnifier includes a camera, such as a CMOS image sensor, that displays enlarged images upon a screen for easy viewing. The magnifier further includes a handle that is pivotally interconnected to a housing to allow for handheld use in a variety of different configurations.