Eric Charles Haseltine

US Patent:

6530662, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

Sep 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/665131

Inventors:

Eric C. Haseltine - Burbank CA
Peter Hastings - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

G03B 2100

US Classification:

353 5, 353 10, 353 28, 353 29, 353 62, 353 80, 359478, 359630, 359631

Abstract:

A system and method for enhancing the realism of a displayed image may include an image display subsystem and a shadow projector. When an image is displayed, a shadow is projected near the image so that the shadow appears to be cast by the image. Shadows and lighting effects may also be reflected within a displayed image by rendering shadows and lighting corresponding to the viewers environment within the image before or during display.

US Patent:

6607287, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Sep 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/665744

Inventors:

Eric C. Haseltine - Burbank CA
Kathleen L. Nelson - Pasadena CA

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

F21K 2700

US Classification:

362259, 362 84, 362293, 40543, 372 80, 2504831

Abstract:

A black-light display creates dynamic and animated imagery by employing a UV laser system ( ) configured to scan a luminescent material ( ) to produce a UV-excited static or dynamic image.

US Patent:

6620043, Sep 16, 2003

Filed:

Jan 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/493390

Inventors:

Eric C. Haseltine - Burbank CA
Kyle W. Poor - Clermont FL
John W. Sogge - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

A63F 1300

US Classification:

463 7, 463 1, 463 8, 463 40, 463 41, 463 42, 700 90, 700 91, 700 92, 2733171, 273358, 273129 V, 273148 R, 273444, 273451, 273453

Abstract:

The present invention provides a novel form of entertainment in which participants compete in a âtug of warâ against opponents who are remotely located, stored in electronic form in memory, or are virtual opponents graphically generated in real-time by a computer. One embodiment implements âtug of warâ in a manner compatible with international standards for Tug competitions. The invention consists of a rope attached to a motor to supply a counterforce to the pulling team. A tensiometer is attached to the rope to determine the force being applied to the rope by the pulling team. In one embodiment, there is a corresponding assembly being used by an opposing team and in data communication with the first assembly. The motor applies a counterforce to the rope being pulled by one team based on the force being applied by the other team to their own rope. In this manner, the system works as if the teams were each pulling on the same rope.

US Patent:

7359451, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Jun 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/465334

Inventors:

Thomas Richard McKnight - Ellicott City MD, US
Eric C. Haseltine - Odenton MD, US
Jesse N. Schell - Carnegie PA, US

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

H04L 27/04

US Classification:

375295

Abstract:

A system and a method for the transmission and reception of digital data wirelessly using acoustic tones comprises a device having an encoder, a modulator system, a demodulator system, and a decoder. The modulator system uses a plurality of acoustical tones with a fundamental frequency and multiple harmonics that are amplitude modulated. The received signal is demodulated and detected by quadrature detectors comprising replicas of the acoustical tones. An extended Golay code based decoder is used for correcting errors occurring during transmission.

US Patent:

7764716, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Jun 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/465387

Inventors:

Thomas Richard McKnight - Ellicott City MD, US
Eric C. Haseltine - Odenton MD, US

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

H04J 3/12

US Classification:

370525, 370527, 375295, 375316

Abstract:

A system and a method for the transmission and reception of digital data wirelessly using acoustic tones comprises a device having an encoder, a modulator system, a demodulator system, and a decoder. The modulator system uses dual tone multiple frequency (DTMF) tones that are amplitude modulated. The received signal is demodulated and detected by Fourier analysis. An expanded Hamming code based decoder is used for correcting errors occurring during transmission.

US Patent:

8272020, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Jul 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632003

Inventors:

Scott F. Watson - Santa Clarita CA, US
Eric C. Haseltine - Odenton MD, US
Eric Freeman - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Elisabeth M. Freeman - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Aaron P. LaBerge - Burlington CT, US
Adam T. Fritz - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/173

US Classification:

725 96, 711138, 709203, 709224

Abstract:

Media content, based on a predetermined set of constraints, from a content provider is delivered to a local cache of a user device before viewing the media. A client asset manager process resides in the user device, an asset list at the content provider site, and the media assets are located at a remote site.

US Patent:

8458755, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Aug 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/585600

Inventors:

Scott F. Watson - Santa Clarita CA, US
Eric C. Haseltine - Odenton MD, US
Eric Freeman - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Elisabeth M. Freeman - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Aaron P. LaBerge - Burlington CT, US
Adam T. Fritz - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Disney Enterprises, Inc. - Burbank CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/173
G06F 12/00
G06F 15/16
G06F 15/173

US Classification:

725 96, 711138, 709203, 709224

Abstract:

Media content, based on a predetermined set of constraints, from a content provider is delivered to a local cache of a user device before viewing the media. A client asset manager process resides in the user device, an asset list at the content provider site, and the media assets are located at a remote site.

US Patent:

20020049967, Apr 25, 2002

Filed:

Jul 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/898164

Inventors:

Eric Haseltine - Burbank CA, US
Paul Dietz - Hopkinton MA, US
Shelley Short - Pasadena CA, US
Amy Gilder - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

H04N007/16
G06F017/60

US Classification:

725/023000, 705/014000

Abstract:

A system and method for utilizing electronic tokens to increase broadcasting tokens is disclosed. Electronic tokens comprise encoded data that are embedded within broadcasting content and radiated from broadcast appliances, such as in the inaudible ranges of an acoustic spectrum or in an electromagnetic spectrum. The radiated tokens are then captured by a token capture device (TCD) possessed by a consumer. Upon receipt of the token from the broadcast, the TCD processes the token and becomes of value to the consumer. For example, the token may cause the TCD to light up, indicating that the consumer has won a prize. A TCD having indication of token receipt thereon may then be redeemed by the consumer for a prize, thus generating incentive for viewing the broadcast and using the TCD to capture the tokens embedded therein.