公开(公告)号：US06345128B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-05

申请号：US08955426

申请日：1997-10-22

Applicant: Michael Stokes

Inventor： Michael Stokes

IPC: G06K940

CPC classification number: H04N1/407

Abstract: The present invention is directed to producing and reproducing an image using a tone reproduction curve which has been selected based on statistical evaluation of psychophysical data, such as psychophysically quantified subjective judgements. By providing a controlled acquisition and evaluation of psychophysical data to select a tone reproduction curve, visually improved imagery can be assured. Further, once a procedure for controlled acquisition and statistical evaluation of psychophysical data has been established for a given environment, lesser skilled technicians can be used to carry out selection of a tone reproduction curve.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用基于心理物理数据的统计评估（例如心理物理量化的主观判断）来选择的音调再现曲线来产生和再现图像。 通过提供心理物理数据的受控采集和评估来选择色调再现曲线，可以确保视觉改善的图像。 此外，一旦已经针对给定的环境建立了用于受控获取和心理物理数据的统计评估的程序，则可以使用较少的熟练技术人员进行色调再现曲线的选择。

公开(公告)号：US20220316147A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-06

申请号：US17682116

申请日：2022-02-28

Applicant: Michael Stokes

Inventor： Michael Stokes

IPC: E01C5/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stone laying tool which allows for a perfect stone fit for irregularly sized and shaped stones. The tool is a compact, lightweight, one-piece device made from polypropylene and is positioned between two stones. More specifically, the tool has a pointed peg end and an opposite planar wedge end. The tool provides the functions of both a peg and a wedge and therefore eliminates the need to use separate wedges and pegs.

公开(公告)号：US08024273B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12163309

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Kalpita Deobhakta ,  Sean Nolan ,  Hubert Van Hoof ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Kalpita Deobhakta ,  Sean Nolan ,  Hubert Van Hoof ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/6245 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  G16H10/60

Abstract: A database system, which stores electronic medical records, may assign a child-application-identification-code to a healthcare provider via a clinical system intermediary acting on behalf of the healthcare provider. The database system may associate the child-application-identification-code assigned to the healthcare provider with a privacy statement and terms of use associated with the clinical system. The privacy statement and terms of use may be presented to the patient when the patient is prompted by the database system to approve or deny a request by the healthcare provider to access the electronic medical record of the patient stored at the database system.

Abstract translation: 存储电子医疗记录的数据库系统可以通过代表医疗服务提供者行事的临床系统中介机构向保健提供者分配儿童应用程序识别码。 数据库系统可以将分配给医疗保健提供者的子应用程序标识码与临床系统相关联的隐私声明和使用条款相关联。 当患者被数据库系统提示以批准或拒绝医疗保健提供者访问存储在数据库系统中的患者的电子病历的请求时，可以将隐私声明和使用条款呈现给患者。

公开(公告)号：US07813000B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US10747628

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Joseph Donald Ternasky ,  Michael Stokes ,  David Ornstein ,  James Alkove

Inventor： Joseph Donald Ternasky ,  Michael Stokes ,  David Ornstein ,  James Alkove

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G03F3/08 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/603 ,  G06F21/10

Abstract: A color characterization profile format and data structure are provided for allowing a color management solution to convert colors into or out of a color space. The color characterization profile format contains a color management measurement data portion and a container that is configured to provide digital rights management capabilities over the color characterization profile format. The container can include linked and embedded objects and extensible markup language. Further, the container can be an advanced systems format container. The container can be configured to perform different functions, including enabling private data extensions, operating interface description language, storing a rendering intent separate from the color management measurement data portion, the ability to be edited by a text editor application, operability across a plurality of operating platforms, and preventing a user from tampering with the color characterization profile format.

Abstract translation: 提供了颜色表征简档格式和数据结构，用于允许颜色管理解决方案将颜色转换成颜色空间。 颜色表征简档格式包括颜色管理测量数据部分和被配置为在颜色表征简档格式上提供数字版权管理能力的容器。 容器可以包括链接和嵌入的对象以及可扩展标记语言。 此外，容器可以是高级系统格式容器。 容器可以被配置为执行不同的功能，包括启用专用数据扩展，操作界面描述语言，存储与颜色管理测量数据部分分开的呈现意图，由文本编辑器应用程序编辑的能力，跨多个 操作平台，并防止用户篡改颜色表征简档格式。

公开(公告)号：US07651017B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11287525

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Mark S. Ortiz ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Mark S. Ortiz ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07214 ,  A61B2017/07221

Abstract: A surgical stapler having a selectively bendable end effector is provided. A staple holding jaw of the end effector is coupled to another jaw for grasping tissue to be stapled. The stapler can adapted to drive staples into tissue having a pattern conforming with the selected shape of the end effector. In particular, the end effector can be adapted to drive staples in a linear pattern when the end effector orients staples in a substantially linear configuration. The end effector can also be adapted to drive staples in a non linear pattern when the end effector orients staples in a non linear configuration. Methods of stapling tissue with a stapler having a bendable end effector are also discussed.

Abstract translation: 提供具有可选择性弯曲的端部执行器的手术吻合器。 端部执行器的钉子保持钳口联接到另一个钳口以用于抓取待装订的组织。 订书机可以适应于将订书钉驱动到具有符合所选择的端部执行器形状的图案的组织中。 特别地，末端执行器可以适于在末端执行器以大体上线性的构型定向缝合时以线性图案驱动钉。 端部执行器还可以适于在端部执行器以非线性配置引导订书钉时以非线性图案驱动订书钉。 还讨论了用具有可弯曲端部执行器的订书机装订组织的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090320092A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12145483

申请日：2008-06-24

Applicant: Johnson Apacible ,  Michael Patrick Gordon ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Johnson Apacible ,  Michael Patrick Gordon ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/6245 ,  G06F16/951 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  H04M15/46

Abstract: A server system for regulating access to a health record of an individual includes a communications subsystem, a logic subsystem operatively coupled to the communications subsystem and configured to execute instructions, memory operatively coupled to the logic subsystem and holding user-interface instructions that, when executed by the logic subsystem, send information via the communications subsystem for presenting a user interface. In this embodiment, the user interface includes a list of one or more items in the health record to which an application has requested access, and for each of the one or more items, a configuration-indicating element distinguishing whether the application is configured to service the individual if access to that item is denied. The user interface further includes for each of the one or more items, one or more presettable selection elements enabling a marshal of the health record to authorize or withhold access to that item.

Abstract translation: 用于调节对个人的健康记录的访问的服务器系统包括通信子系统，可操作地耦合到通信子系统并被配置为执行指令的存储器，可操作地耦合到逻辑子系统的存储器，并且保持当执行时的用户界面指令 通过逻辑子系统通过通信子系统发送用于呈现用户界面的信息。 在本实施例中，用户接口包括应用程序请求访问的健康记录中的一个或多个项目的列表，并且对于一个或多个项目中的每一个，配置指示元素区分应用是否被配置为服务 个人如果对该项目的访问被拒绝。 用户界面还包括对于一个或多个项目中的每个项目，一个或多个可预设的选择元素，使能健康记录的元组来授权或禁止访问该项目。

公开(公告)号：US20090228955A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12467156

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Bradley P. Gibson ,  Anthony Presley ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Bradley P. Gibson ,  Anthony Presley ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/06 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for supporting a color management system that processes an image in accordance to a hierarchically-structured policy are provided. The policy may be modeled with a schema in which the policy is organized with a plurality of policy levels. Policy settings at a lower policy level may override policy settings at a higher policy level, which may be inhibited with a lockout mechanism. A user interface supports the capability of a user configuring policy settings through a series of dialog boxes. The dialog boxes are hierarchically organized in accordance with configuration levels, where the configuration levels are associated with the policy levels. The dialog boxes provide a consolidated approach for configuring a color management system by a user. An interface is supported, enabling a component to send inputs to a color management system in order to configure the policy.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于支持根据分层结构化策略处理图像的颜色管理系统的方法和装置。 该策略可以用模式来建模，其中策略被组织成多个策略级别。 较低策略级别的策略设置可能会在较高策略级别覆盖策略设置，这可能会被锁定机制所禁止。 用户界面支持用户通过一系列对话框配置策略设置的功能。 对话框按照配置级别分层组织，配置级别与策略级别相关联。 对话框提供了用户配置颜色管理系统的统一方法。 支持一个接口，使组件能够向彩色管理系统发送输入，以配置策略。

公开(公告)号：US20090064203A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12268793

申请日：2008-11-11

Applicant: Michael Stokes ,  Adrian Secchia ,  Cyra Richardson ,  Kerry Hammil

Inventor： Michael Stokes ,  Adrian Secchia ,  Cyra Richardson ,  Kerry Hammil

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/46

Abstract: A method and system for allowing a computer system platform the ability to intervene in the content workflow and perform additional color management based upon the content state and any color management policies in place is provided. Profile data from a source is converted to an intermediate color space upon entry into the platform at a choke point. In response to the current color content, profile data, and/or policy controls of the platform, color management input can be managed to change color management data immediately, change color management data at a later point, and/or ignore color management data.

公开(公告)号：US07466447B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US10683153

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: Michael Stokes ,  Adrian Secchia ,  Cyra Richardson ,  Kerry Hammil

Inventor： Michael Stokes ,  Adrian Secchia ,  Cyra Richardson ,  Kerry Hammil

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06K1/00 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/46

Abstract: A method and system for allowing a computer system platform the ability to intervene in the content workflow and perform additional color management based upon the content state and any color management policies in place is provided. Profile data from a source is converted to an intermediate color space upon entry into the platform at a choke point. In response to the current color content, profile data, and/or policy controls of the platform, color management input can be managed to change color management data immediately, change color management data at a later point, and/or ignore color management data.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于允许计算机系统平台基于内容状态进行内容工作流并执行附加颜色管理的能力的方法和系统，并且提供了适当的任何颜色管理策略。 来自源的轮廓数据在阻塞点进入平台时被转换为中间色彩空间。 响应于平台的当前颜色内容，简档数据和/或策略控制，可以管理颜色管理输入以立即改变颜色管理数据，以后改变颜色管理数据和/或忽略颜色管理数据。

公开(公告)号：US07460270B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10793044

申请日：2004-03-04

Applicant: Michael Stokes ,  Anthony M. Presley

Inventor： Michael Stokes ,  Anthony M. Presley

IPC: H04N1/56

CPC classification number: H04N1/3935 ,  H04N9/3191 ,  H04N17/02

Abstract: The disclosed method diminishes the resolution or the perceived resolution of images and compares the images to evaluate the color image quality of images. The method determines how far away images have to be or how much the resolution needs to be reduced for the images to be perceived as the same. A smaller viewing distance or a lower reduction in resolution corresponds to a closer similarity between the images. A relatively longer viewing distance or a greater reduction in resolution where the visual difference becomes unperceivable is indicative of a large difference between the images.

Abstract translation: 所公开的方法降低图像的分辨率或感知分辨率，并比较图像以评估图像的彩色图像质量。 该方法确定图像需要多少距离或需要减少分辨率才能使图像被感知为相同。 较小的观看距离或较低的分辨率降低对应于图像之间更为相似。 视觉差异变得不可察觉的相对较长的观看距离或更大的分辨率降低指示图像之间的大的差异。