Steven Craig Stewart

US Patent:

7254249, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371995

Inventors:

Geoffrey B. Rhoads - West Linn OR, US
Steven W. Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

Assignee:

Digimarc Corporation - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382100

Abstract:

Digital watermarking technology is used to convey location data for images or objects depicted in video. A digital watermark may associate geovector information with the video or object and areas depicted in the video. A geovector may include location coordinates such as longitude, latitude, altitude, etc. In one implementation, geovector information is embedded within a video frame so as to correspond with an area depicted in the video frame's center or off-center location. In a second implementation, a geovector includes an identifier or indexing protocol for use in a video management system.

US Patent:

8045749, Oct 25, 2011

Filed:

Aug 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/835142

Inventors:

Geoffrey B. Rhoads - West Linn OR, US
Steven W. Stewart - Tualatin OR, US
Kenneth L. Levy - Stevenson WA, US

Assignee:

Digimarc Corporation - Beaverton OR

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06G 5/00

US Classification:

382100, 345634

Abstract:

Digital watermarking or steganographic data hiding is used to convey location data in video. A digital watermark or steganographic signal may associate geovector or geolocation information with video, video objects or areas depicted in the video. Other implementations and combinations are provided as well.

US Patent:

20030056104, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Aug 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/233069

Inventors:

J. Carr - Tualatin OR, US
Geoffrey Rhoads - West Linn OR, US
William Hein - Glenmoore PA, US
Marc Miller - Corte Madera CA, US
Jonathan Hawes - West Linn OR, US
Andrea Elovitz - Lake Oswego OR, US
Steven Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

H04L009/00

US Classification:

713/176000

Abstract:

The present invention provides various techniques for encoding hidden information in checks and other security documents. The hidden information provides an authentication tool. In one implementation, we provide a method for encoding a security document with information. The security document includes a substrate having printing thereon. The information is hidden in the printing and corresponds to text or numbers conveyed by at least a portion of the printing. The method includes dividing the information into a plurality of payload sets, wherein each payload set includes a sub-set of the information, and encoding the payload sets across the substrate. The plurality of payload sets is concatenated in order to retrieve the information.

US Patent:

20040049401, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Feb 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370421

Inventors:

J. Carr - Tualatin OR, US
Bruce Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
Stephen Decker - Lake Oswego OR, US
Jonathan Hawes - West Linn OR, US
William Hein - Glenmoore PA, US
Kenneth Levy - Stevenson WA, US
John Munday - Concord MA, US
Burt Perry - Lake Oswego OR, US
Phillip Seder - Portland OR, US
Joel Meyer - Lake Oswego OR, US
Tyler McKinley - West Linn OR, US
Hugh Brunk - Portland OR, US
Steven Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/001000

Abstract:

Driver's licenses and other security documents include one or more machine-readable features, each conveying plural bits of information. These features are used in a variety of ways to increase security, and/or to enhance functionality. In one embodiment, data encoded on a driver's license is used at airport check-in, to link to a state DMV database and obtain information by which the document, and its custodian, can be authenticated. In like fashion, a license can be used to authenticate a bearer and/or his/her age prior to the sale of alcohol or tobacco products. In other embodiments, different elements of a driver's license (e.g., the substrate, photo, text data, and machine-readable data) are logically bound together (e.g., interlinked through payloads conveyed by different machine-readable features) as a deterrent against counterfeiting. Driver's licenses can be similarly logically bound to personal checks and other documents. Many other arrangements are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20090012944, Jan 8, 2009

Filed:

Sep 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/211620

Inventors:

Tony F. Rodriguez - Portland OR, US
Steven W. Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 3, 707E17014

Abstract:

The presently claimed invention relates to network searching and handheld devices. One claim recites a method including: from a first wireless device, wirelessly communicating with a second wireless device to determine whether the second wireless device has performed an internet or database search; receiving, at the first wireless device, information from the second wireless device regarding the internet or database search, if the information satisfies predetermined criteria on the first wireless device, requesting from the second wireless device at least a subset of results obtained from the internet or database search. Another claim recites: a method of searching comprising: receiving search criteria in a first, handheld mobile device; upon sensing a second, handheld mobile device by the first, handheld mobile device, automatically and wirelessly querying the second, handheld mobile device to determine whether the second, handheld mobile device has any content stored thereon corresponding to the search criteria; and receiving content corresponding to the search criteria from the second, handheld mobile device. Of course, other claims and combinations are also provided.

US Patent:

20090187435, Jul 23, 2009

Filed:

Jan 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/352900

Inventors:

J. Scott Carr - Tualatin OR, US
Bruce L. Davis - Lake Oswego OR, US
Stephen K. Decker - Lake Oswego OR, US
Jonathan L. Hawes - West Linn OR, US
Kenneth L. Levy - Stevenson WA, US
John Munday - Concord MA, US
Burt W. Perry - Lake Oswego OR, US
Philip Andrew Seder - Portland OR, US
Joel R. Meyer - Lake Oswego OR, US
Tyler J. McKinley - West Linn OR, US
Hugh L. Brunk - Portland OR, US
Steven W. Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06K 5/00
G06Q 50/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705 5, 235382, 7071041, 707E17044

Abstract:

Driver's licenses and other security documents include one or more machine-readable features, each conveying plural bits of information. These features are used in a variety of ways to increase security, and/or to enhance functionality. In one embodiment, data encoded on a driver's license is used at airport check-in, to link to a state DMV database and obtain information by which the document, and its custodian, can be authenticated. In like fashion, a license can be used to authenticate a bearer and/or his/her age prior to the sale of alcohol or tobacco products. In other embodiments, different elements of a driver's license (e.g., the substrate, photo, text data, and machine-readable data) are logically bound together (e.g., interlinked through payloads conveyed by different machine-readable features) as a deterrent against counterfeiting. Driver's licenses can be similarly logically bound to personal checks and other documents. Many other arrangements are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20120326836, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Jun 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/517792

Inventors:

Ronald R. Sewell - Alpharetta GA, US
Jody Weigle - Alpharetta GA, US
Steven Stewart - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

EnergyComNetwork LLC - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G05B 19/02

US Classification:

340 434

Abstract:

Systems and methods for authorizing the connection of a utility service are disclosed. The system can comprise a utility meter, or other utility connection, a utility server, and a means of communication. The utility meter can comprise a disconnect switch capable of connecting and disconnecting a location from the utility. The disconnect switch can connect the utility to the location upon a command from the server and confirmation from a customer. The system can enable utilities to offer pay-as-you-go and pre-paid utility services, which can minimize the financial exposure of the utility. The system can also enable customers to connect utility services without having to be present and/or come into physical contact with utility equipment.

US Patent:

20150379139, Dec 31, 2015

Filed:

Jun 15, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/739411

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Steven W. Stewart - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

Abstract:

The presently claimed invention relates to network searching and handheld devices. One claim recites a method including: from a first wireless device, wirelessly communicating with a second wireless device to determine whether the second wireless device has performed an internet or database search; receiving, at the first wireless device, information from the second wireless device regarding the internet or database search, if the information satisfies predetermined criteria on the first wireless device, requesting from the second wireless device at least a subset of results obtained from the internet or database search. Another claim recites: a method of searching comprising: receiving search criteria in a first, handheld mobile device; upon sensing a second, handheld mobile device by the first, handheld mobile device, automatically and wirelessly querying the second, handheld mobile device to determine whether the second, handheld mobile device has any content stored thereon corresponding to the search criteria; and receiving content corresponding to the search criteria from the second, handheld mobile device. Of course, other claims and combinations are also provided.

Address:

8056 SE 72 St, Mercer Island, WA 98040

VIN:

WBANE73577CM58616

Make:

BMW

Model:

5 SERIES

Year:

2007