Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2006
Title: Christopher P. Hondl: Innovator in Data Compression and Interactive Visual Content
Introduction
Christopher P. Hondl is a notable inventor based in Minneapolis, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of data compression and interactive visual content creation. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Hondl's work has had a considerable impact on technology and user experience.
Latest Patents
Hondl's latest patents include a data compression system and technique. This invention involves methods and apparatus, including computer program products, that compress a true color image. The compressed image can be decompressed using a dictionary-based compression technique. A color table is utilized to map true colors to index color values. Additionally, a set of candidate strings for the current pixel in the image is identified in a compression dictionary. Each candidate string corresponds to a string of pixels in the image, with the last pixel of the string corresponding to the current pixel. If the set of candidate strings for the current pixel is empty, one of the candidate strings for the previous current pixel is selected, and a code for the selected string is added to a compressed representation of the image.
Another significant patent is a system and method of creating interactive visual content. This invention allows for the reception of base visual content, a selection of a trigger event associated with the base visual content, and intermediate visual content as input. The system automatically generates viewing visual content derived from the base visual content. It can be displayed by a viewing application executing on a computer. The system also identifies regions of the interactive visual content where swap visual content will be displayed when the trigger event occurs. Furthermore, the swap visual content is automatically generated from the intermediate visual content.
Career Highlights
Christopher P. Hondl is currently employed at Adobe Systems Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work at Adobe has allowed him to collaborate with other talented individuals in the field.
Collaborations
Some of Hondl's notable coworkers include Jon D. Clauson and Douglas E. Meisner. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of technology and the development of innovative solutions.
Conclusion
Christopher P. Hondl is a distinguished inventor whose work in data compression and interactive visual content has made a lasting impact on technology. His contributions continue to shape the way users interact with digital content.