Mark Allen Simmons

US Patent:

20130119123, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/673142

Inventors:

Mark Simmons - Orlando FL, US
Bryan Wilkins - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. - ORLANDO FL

International Classification:

G06K 7/14

US Classification:

235375

Abstract:

A photography database is configured to interface with at least one camera and includes a memory to store pictures of distinct bar codes and of theme park guests in the order in which they were taken so that the distinct bar codes separate the respective pictures of the theme park guests. A processor is coupled to the memory to retrieve stored pictures based on the distinct bar codes being presented by the theme park guests by detecting the stored distinct bar code matching the distinct bar code presented by the theme park guest, and detecting a stored next distinct bar code that does not match the distinct bar code presented by the theme park guest. All pictures between the matching and non-matching stored distinct bar codes are retrieved. At least one display is coupled to the photography database for displaying the retrieved pictures.

US Patent:

20130293720, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

May 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/887532

Inventors:

William Matzinger - Orlando FL, US
Bryan Wilkins - Orlando FL, US
Mark Simmons - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Colorvision International, Inc. - Orlando FL

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348159

Abstract:

An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.

US Patent:

20200195840, Jun 18, 2020

Filed:

Feb 20, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/795767

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Mark Simmons - Orlando FL, US
Bryan Wilkins - Sanford FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/232
H04N 7/14

Abstract:

A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to receive an RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to at least one themed photograph overlay image beacon at a designated area. The unique identifier corresponds to at least one of a themed photograph overlay on a remote server. The transceiver transmits the unique identifier to the remote server, and receives the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the transmitted unique identifier. A camera is coupled to the processor and takes a photograph at the designated area. A display is coupled to the processor and displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.

US Patent:

20200007696, Jan 2, 2020

Filed:

Sep 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/568549

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Mark Simmons - Orlando FL, US
Bryan Wilkins - Sanford FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 1/00
H04W 4/021
G06F 16/58

Abstract:

A system includes a server and a portable electronic device (PED). The server is to store at least one geofence region, and at least one photograph overlay associated with the at least one geofence region. The PED includes a processor to execute an application and connect to the server, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver transmits a location of the PED to the server, and receives from the server the at least one photograph overlay based on the location of the PED being within the at least one geofence region. A camera is coupled to the processor to take a photograph, and a display is coupled to the processor to display the photograph with the at least one received photograph overlay.

US Patent:

20180146104, May 24, 2018

Filed:

Jan 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/876475

Inventors:

- ORLANDO FL, US
MARK SIMMONS - ORLANDO FL, US
BRYAN WILKINS - SANFORD FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 1/00
H04W 4/021
G06F 17/30

Abstract:

A photography system includes a remote server to store a database of geofence regions within a geographical area, and themed photograph overlays, with at least one themed photograph overlay corresponding to each respective geofence region within the database. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a geographic position determining to determine a geographic location of the PED, and a transceiver. The transceiver is configured to transmit the geographic location of the PED to the remote server, and receive the themed photograph overlay from the remote server when the geographic location of the PED is within one of the respective geofence regions. A camera takes a photograph within the geofence region the PED is located in, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.

US Patent:

20180146134, May 24, 2018

Filed:

Jan 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/876453

Inventors:

- ORLANDO FL, US
MARK SIMMONS - ORLANDO FL, US
BRYAN WILKINS - SANFORD FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 5/232
H04N 7/14

Abstract:

A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and a themed photograph overlay image beacon located at a designated area to transmit a RF signal having a unique identifier associated therewith corresponding to at least one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, and a transceiver. The transceiver is to receive the RF signal having the unique identifier associated therewith when the PED is in proximity to the themed photograph overlay image beacon, transmit the unique identifier to the remote server, and receive the least one themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the unique identifier. A camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and a display displays the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay.

US Patent:

20170270712, Sep 21, 2017

Filed:

Mar 18, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/073860

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Bryan Wilkins - Orlando FL, US
James William Guy - Orlando FL, US
Mark Simmons - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

G06T 19/00
G06F 3/00
G06K 9/18
G06T 15/04

Abstract:

An interactive virtual aquarium simulation system includes a two-dimensional (2D) fish image having a unique identifier associated therewith, with the unique identifier corresponding to predefined fish movements. A scanner scans the 2D fish image and converts to a digital image. A three-dimensional (3D) mapping processor is coupled to the scanner to generate a 3D fish image based on the digital image. A virtual simulation processor is coupled to the 3D mapping processor to generate simulation video of a virtual aquarium including a plurality of fish and the 3D fish image. The 3D fish image swims within the virtual aquarium based on the predefined fish movements. The simulation video of the virtual aquarium with the 3D fish image is provided to a display.

US Patent:

20150365544, Dec 17, 2015

Filed:

Aug 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/833325

Inventors:

- ORLANDO FL, US
WILLIAM MATZINGER - ORLANDO FL, US
BRYAN WILKINS - ORLANDO FL, US
MARK SIMMONS - ORLANDO FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 1/00
H04N 5/232
H04N 7/18

Abstract:

An image capture system for a venue includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the venue. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a guest ID presented by a guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the guest based on the ID reader reading the guest ID. The processor also links the guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked guest ID.