proj-imim:
Re: Site closed, and changes
Jim Watters 2001-Jun-04 05:54:15
I hope Iprix does not get their patents. I am no layer but, I
looked briefly at their patents as well and can not see how your
software infringes.
PTStitcher can stitch two circular fisheye images into a full
spherical view, but it does so much more. I saw no mention in
the patents about morphing the images along with warping to make
them fit. This in fact adds distortion but lines up the images
better.
Best of luck Helmut. Hopefully someone will be able to organize
and submit the prior art to stop these patents.
Jim Watters.
Helmut Dersch wrote:
>
> After the recent discussions about ipix's
> european patents I received a serious warning that
> ipix is planning to go after me again as soon
> as their fisheye patent gets through, which
> they expect any day. They are rattling their
> legal swords again and are intimidating US-sites
> that exhibit links to my website.
>
> As I mentioned recently, it is my firm believe
> that PT does not infringe any of their patents.
> Unfortunately, I am currently not in the position
> to defend this view. Neither do I have the resources,
> nor the time, nor the nerves for this. As a cautionary
> measure, I temporarily closed my website. It will be
> reopened, with many changes. This will take some
> time, and it also means, that I can not keep any
> of the promises regarding updates and improvements.
>
>
> Suggestions and comments, especially regarding
> suitable servers are welcome.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Helmut Dersch