Fort Collins, CO, United States of America

Kathleen A Harris

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company. Active years: 2000-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kathleen A Harris. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kathleen-a-harris

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 38(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2000-2001

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Kathleen A. Harris

Introduction

Kathleen A. Harris is a notable inventor based in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has made significant contributions to the field of computer graphics, holding 2 patents that showcase her innovative approach to solving complex problems in this domain.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is titled "System for distinguishing front facing and back facing primitives in a computer graphics system using area calculations in homogeneous coordinates." This invention focuses on a method and apparatus for distinguishing between front facing and back facing polygons in a computer graphics environment. The method determines the type of polygon—whether it is a triangle, a quadrilateral, or a polygon with more than four vertices—and computes the area using different formulas based on the polygon type. A significant aspect of this invention is that the calculations occur in homogeneous coordinates before clipping is performed.

Another notable patent is "Dynamic selection of lighting coordinates in a computer graphics system." This invention includes a lighting system that efficiently performs lighting by dynamically selecting the lighting space for calculations. The system minimizes resource expenditure by choosing the most efficient coordinate system based on specific criteria. The dynamic light space selector plays a crucial role in determining which coordinate system will be used for lighting processing.

Career Highlights

Kathleen A. Harris is associated with Hewlett-Packard Company, where she has applied her expertise in computer graphics. Her work has contributed to advancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of graphics systems.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Kathleen has collaborated with talented individuals such as Kimberly Wagner Jensen and David Pinedo. These collaborations have further enriched her work and innovations in the field.

Conclusion

Kathleen A. Harris is a pioneering inventor whose contributions to computer graphics have made a lasting impact. Her innovative patents reflect her dedication to advancing technology in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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