Stephen M Hooper

Address:

631 NW 38 St, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Phone:

(772)3437750

VIN:

3FAHP08197R242538

Make:

FORD

Model:

FUSION

Year:

2007

US Patent:

20160042475, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Sep 2, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/843540

Inventors:

William F. Tapia - Weston FL, US
Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia - Cupertino CA, US
Stephen Hooper - Bellingham WA, US
Laurence Brian McGann - Santa Cruz CA, US
Stanley Pratt, III - Watsonville CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
H04N 1/00
H04N 5/232
G11B 31/00
H04N 5/77
H04N 5/76
G11B 27/034
H04L 29/06
H04N 5/225

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating surfing experience by capturing digital surf content including pictures or videos; uploading the digital surf content including pictures or videos to a remote host computer; creating at least one collage from the digital surf content including pictures or videos, wherein items in the collage are variably sized based on one or more predetermined factors; and sharing the collage with at least another user. Digital surf content is “bundled” into discrete digital packages that can be shared on the site directly or on the system's social media outlets, or can be downloaded to a user's desktop for a user to distribute on his/her. Bundling via system and methods disclosed enables viral distribution and monetization of uploaded digital surf content.

US Patent:

20140267615, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/839733

Inventors:

William F. Tapia - Weston FL, US
Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia - Cupertino CA, US
Stephen Hooper - Bellingham WA, US
Yi-Chun Liao - Taichung City, TW

International Classification:

H04N 5/225
H04N 13/02

US Classification:

348 46, 348376

Abstract:

An image capture system includes a camera including a processor, an imager coupled to a lens mounted on a substantially curved camera body, said curved camera body anatomically shaped for mounting to a forehead region; and a headband to secure the camera to the forehead to capture a picture or video.

US Patent:

20140267742, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/839792

Inventors:

William F. Tapia - Weston FL, US
Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia - Cupertino CA, US
Stephen Hooper - Bellingham WA, US
Yi-Chun Liao - Taichung City, TW

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348157

Abstract:

Systems and processes for communicating a surfing experience includes capturing preview pictures or videos using a camera mounted on a surfer's head or a surfboard; displaying the preview pictures or videos on a remote watch; adjusting the camera's angle or position based on the preview pictures or videos; and storing pictures or videos into a camera memory during a surf session.

US Patent:

20140267743, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/839858

Inventors:

William F. Tapia - Weston FL, US
Benjamin Pei-Ming Chia - Cupertino CA, US
Stephen Hooper - Bellingham WA, US
Yi-Chun Liao - Taichung City, TW

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348157

Abstract:

A system for capturing a surfing experience includes a camera mounted on a surfboard with a camera mount providing at least three degrees of freedom to position the camera to capture a preview picture or video; and a web server coupled to the camera to render pictures or videos during a surf session. The camera may be a low profile camera designed to be flush with surface of board with same shape as surface of board. The camera may capture 3D images and may capture normal or panoramic images.