Thomas Abraham

US Patent:

6829618, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Jun 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/325346

Inventors:

Thomas D. Abraham - Richmond VA
Scott E. Levine - Midlothian VA

Assignee:

Digital Video Express, L.P. - Herndon VA

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

707104, 707 7, 707102, 386 95, 386 98, 369 3009

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for Disc Layout and Optimization (DLO) receives input such as a list of disc elements, a list of scene links, compiled code files, and still media files. The DLO also obtains information, e. g. , from a work order, regarding the size of the target DVD disc, the number of layers on the disc, and whether the disc is a dual layer disc, the type of tracking used, i. e. , parallel or opposite, etc. A scene is made up of one or more JARs, which are hierarchical. Navigation information from the scene code builder informs the DLO of the JAR types and scene flow. This allows the program to arrange the JARs and content to minimize the elapsed time between scenes. To accomplish this, a called JAR is placed within a reasonable distance of its calling JAR. If necessary, JARs will be replicated on the disc so as to keep the elapsed time as short as possible. Furthermore, replicated JARs that have no use will be deleted.

US Patent:

7656402, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Oct 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/873679

Inventors:

Thomas G. Abraham - Miami FL, US
Henry Gonzalez - Miami Springs FL, US

Assignee:

TAHG, LLC - Coral Gables FL

International Classification:

G06T 17/00

US Classification:

345420, 345419, 345473, 345541, 382 85, 382100, 705 1, 705 2, 705 26

Abstract:

A method is provided for producing three-dimensional (3D) models. The invention will take any sculpture, character, or model from artwork, still life models, images of human beings, characters from a computer game, or any other 3D digital image or model that is scanned, and turn the digital image into 3D models. The method is comprised of the following steps: creating a user account in a computer storage area; storing 3D images under the user account; allowing the user to select the 3D image(s) he or she wants to create as 3D models; manufacturing the 3D models; and delivering the models to the user or to a specified third-party. An online storefront and/or auction system may allow each user the opportunity to sell their 3D models or purchase other users' 3D models. The system may also create 3D models for a mobile phone and portable media player while transferring the models to either of these devices.

US Patent:

20100110073, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Dec 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/632109

Inventors:

THOMAS G. ABRAHAM - MIAMI FL, US
HENRY GONZALEZ - MIAMI SPRINGS FL, US

Assignee:

TAHG LLC - Coral Gables FL

International Classification:

G06T 17/00

US Classification:

345420

Abstract:

A method is provided for creating, storing, and providing access to three-dimensional (3D) image files for subsequent use in virtual world environments. The method includes receiving 3D data generated through scanning of a person or object; recording and formatting the data into a digital image file; storing the digital image file in a 3D digital image file library located in a machine readable storage; providing access to the 3D digital image file library; retrieving the digital image file, from the 3D digital image file library; and uploading the digital image file into an interactive virtual world environment.

US Patent:

20100157021, Jun 24, 2010

Filed:

Mar 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/717553

Inventors:

Thomas G. Abraham - Miami FL, US
Henry Gonzalez - Miami Springs FL, US

International Classification:

H04N 13/02
G06T 17/00

US Classification:

348 47, 345420, 348E13074

Abstract:

A method is provided for creating, storing, and providing access to three-dimensional (3D) image files for subsequent use in virtual world environments. The method includes receiving 3D data generated through scanning of a person or object; recording and formatting the data into a digital image file; storing the digital image file in a 3D digital image file library located in a machine readable storage; providing access to the 3D digital image file library; retrieving the digital image file from the 3D digital image file library; and uploading the digital image file into an interactive virtual world environment.