Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001-2002
Title: Innovations by John R Fierke
Introduction
John R Fierke is an accomplished inventor based in Hopkinton, MA, known for his contributions to video technology. He holds two patents that showcase his innovative approach to video transitions and stream combining. His work has significantly impacted the way video content is processed and presented.
Latest Patents
Fierke's latest patents include "Effecting video transitions between video streams with a border" and "Effecting video transitions between video streams." The first patent describes an apparatus and method for combining first and second video streams along with a border color into a combined output video stream using a multiplexer and a video combiner. The multiplexer receives the first and second video streams as input and outputs a selected video stream based on a control signal. The video combiner receives the border color at a first input and the selected video stream from the multiplexer at a second input, producing a combined output based on a key received at a key input. The second patent focuses on combining first and second video streams into a combined output video stream by utilizing a gradient table that lists gradient values for pixels in a video frame. This method addresses a lookup table of key values and combines pixel values of the first and second video streams based on respective key values read from the lookup table.
Career Highlights
Fierke has made significant strides in his career, particularly through his work at Media 100, Inc. His innovative spirit and technical expertise have allowed him to develop solutions that enhance video processing capabilities.
Collaborations
Fierke has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Jeffrey F Hatalsky and Marshall Richard Houskeeper. Their combined efforts have contributed to advancements in the field of video technology.
Conclusion
John R Fierke's contributions to video technology through his patents demonstrate his innovative mindset and technical proficiency. His work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements in video processing.