Mark V Mastrianni

US Patent:

20100020229, Jan 28, 2010

Filed:

Aug 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/551123

Inventors:

John Erik Hershey - Ballston Lake NY, US
Gary Mark Reiner - Westport CT, US
Patia Jean McGrath - Fairfield CT, US
Ignatius Boniface Dayan Anandappa - Ridgefield CT, US
Parag Ramesh Goradia - Shelton CT, US
Mark Lewis Grabb - Burnt Hills NY, US
Mark Mastrianni - Westport CT, US
Richard Anthony DeCristofaro - Niskayuna NY, US

Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H04N 5/225

US Classification:

348376, 340 105, 348E05024

Abstract:

A system for capture and transmission of video and audio data includes multiple input devices, each designed to be worn by a user. The input devices capture video and audio signals corresponding to views available at the location of each user and transmit the information to a remote system. The remote system uses the video and audio signals to create enhanced views. These enhanced views may be transmitted to other input devices.

US Patent:

20080266448, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/796907

Inventors:

Gary Mark Reiner - Westport CT, US
Patia Jean McGrath - Fairfield CT, US
Ignatius B.D. Anandappa - Ridgefield CT, US
Parag Goradia - Shelton CT, US
Mark Lewis Grabb - Burnt Hills NY, US
Mark Mastrianni - Westport CT, US
John Erik Hershey - Ballston Lake NY, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/225
H04B 1/38

US Classification:

348376, 455 903, 348E05026

Abstract:

A video and audio capture and transmission system is described in which a “see-what-I-see” or “CWIC” view is possible. A camera and audio sampling circuitry are provided in an earpiece designed to be comfortably worn by a user. The earpiece may be tethered to a power and control unit, or may be wireless. Video and audio signals are transmitted to a receiver wirelessly, permitting a hands-free capture of video and audio signals. The signals are then transmitted to viewers, such as via management or control devices. Access to the overall CWIC system may be controlled both for content providers and for viewers.