Philippe P Depallens

US Patent:

7397932, Jul 8, 2008

Filed:

Mar 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/717303

Inventors:

Paul McAlpine - Fremont CA, US
Todd Hernandez - San Jose CA, US
John Bateman - San Francisco CA, US
Remy Zimmermann - Belmont CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Romanel-sur-Morges

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382118, 382190, 345646

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for modifying, or morphing, a video image. A video feed is received which include an image of a person's face. A number of facial features are detected from the video feed. One or more of those facial features are selected and modified, with the modification being applied to the video feed to produce a morphed image. For example, the morphing can produce fun effects such as oversized or too small eyes, lips, etc.

US Patent:

7738468, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Mar 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/088030

Inventors:

Aaron Standridge - Poteau OK, US
Ken Erbes - San Carlos CA, US
Remy Zimmerman - Belmont CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A.

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04L 12/56
H04J 3/16
H04J 3/22
G06F 9/00
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

370401, 370466, 726 11

Abstract:

A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does not support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.

US Patent:

7957406, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

May 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/777178

Inventors:

Aaron Standridge - Poteau OK, US
Ken Erbes - San Carlos CA, US
Remy Zimmerman - Belmont CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Morges

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04L 12/56
H04J 3/16
H04J 3/22
G06F 9/00
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

370401, 370466, 726 11

Abstract:

A characterization method for a network address translation (NAT) device by an internal computer behind the NAT device includes creating a plurality of sockets; binding the plurality of sockets, respectively, to a plurality of ports; transmitting a plurality of STUN requests in user datagram protocol (UDP) packets to a plurality of STUN servers, wherein each STUN request is associated with one of the sockets; determining that the NAT device does not support UDP packets if responses are not received from the STUN servers; and determining a set of NAT characteristics of the NAT device if a response is received from each of the STUN servers.

US Patent:

8432485, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Dec 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/338602

Inventors:

Mark Martinez - San Francisco CA, US
Ali Moayer - Castro Valley CA, US
Kenneth Ling - San Francisco CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Morges

International Classification:

H04N 5/225
G03B 13/00

US Classification:

348373, 3482071, 348376, 348345

Abstract:

The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e. g. , in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.

US Patent:

20070014485, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Jul 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/183179

Inventors:

Paul McAlpine - Fremont CA, US
Todd Hernandez - San Jose CA, US
John Bateman - San Francisco CA, US
Remy Zimmermann - Belmont CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Romanel-sur-Morges

International Classification:

G06K 9/36
G09G 5/00

US Classification:

382276000, 345646000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for modifying, or morphing, a video image. A video feed is received which include an image of a person's face. A number of facial features are detected from the video feed. One or more of those facial features are selected and modified, with the modification being applied to the video feed to produce a morphed image. For example, the morphing can produce fun effects such as oversized or too small eyes, lips, etc.

US Patent:

20080013262, Jan 17, 2008

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/478898

Inventors:

James Stanford - Danville CA, US
Tony Poon - Albany CA, US
Philippe Depallens - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Romanel-sur-Morges

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

361680

Abstract:

A computer monitor including a frame member having an opening formed therein; a module that is configured to be placed in the opening and removed from the opening; a first electrical connector disposed on the frame member; and a second electrical connector disposed on the module, wherein the first and second electrical connectors are configured to transfer electrical signals therebetween.

US Patent:

20130117693, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Aug 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/567203

Inventors:

Jeff Anderson - Camas WA, US
Philippe Depallens - San Clemente CA, US
Shimon Shmueli - Troutdale OR, US

International Classification:

H04L 29/06
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715753

Abstract:

One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving, at a first media output device, streaming media from a media source device, receiving, at the first media output device, a command by motion or voice to share the streaming media with a second media output device, and initiating, by the first media output device, sharing of the streaming media between the first media output device and the second media output device.

US Patent:

20210377641, Dec 2, 2021

Filed:

May 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/883809

Inventors:

- Lausanne, CH
Johnny Hsu - Hsinchu City, TW
Philippe DEPALLENS - San Clemente CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10

Abstract:

An in-ear audio device includes a driver module disposed within an in-ear enclosure, and a mounting region of the in-ear enclosure including a device engagement mechanism comprising an engagement feature that is formed on a surface of the in-ear enclosure. The driver module is configured to deliver audible output provided from the driver module to an output end of the in-ear enclosure. At least a portion of the engagement feature is configured to engage with a mating engagement feature of an interchangeable faceplate to cause the interchangeable faceplate to be coupled to the engagement feature.