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940 Patton Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55112

New Brighton, MN

Minneapolis, MN

601 7Th St S, Waite Park, MN 56387

817 7Th St, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Avon, MN

Rice, MN

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Michael Surma Photo 21

Resource Manager At Elire, Inc.

Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Industry:
Staffing and Recruiting
Michael Surma Photo 22

Controls Engineer

Location:
3658 Pond View Pt, Eagan, MN 55122
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Harland Medical Systems, Inc.
Controls Engineer Lifetouch Sep 1989 - Apr 2017
Engineering Manager
Education:
St. Cloud State University 1984 - 1989
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering
Skills:
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Internet of Things, Microcontrollers, Photography, .Net, Java, Amazon Web Services, C, C++, C#, Sql, Xamarin, Microchip Pic, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Digital Image Processing, M2M, Wireless Sensor Networks, Energy Harvesting, Kinect, Led Lighting Systems, Camera Engineering, Schematic Capture, Mobile Application Development, Linux For Arm Microcontroller, Aws Iot, Aws Lambda, Web Services
Michael Surma Photo 23

Senior Graphic Web Designer

Location:
Bettendorf, IA
Industry:
Design
Work:
Rhythm City Casino Resort
Senior Graphic Web Designer
Education:
University of Iowa 2020
Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelors
Skills:
Web Design, Wordpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Html5, Search Engine Optimization, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Cascading Style Sheets, Responsive Web Design

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Method And Apparatus For Background Replacement In Still Photographs

US Patent:
7834894, Nov 16, 2010
Filed:
Apr 3, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/732507
Inventors:
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Earl John Adolphi - Los Lunas NM, US
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
John Robert Reinert Nash - Prior Lake MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
H04N 5/225
US Classification:
345634, 34820799
Abstract:
A first digital image is acquired of a framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a first lighting condition. A second digital image is then acquired of the same framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a second lighting condition. Preferably, the first lighting condition illuminates the background without illuminating the foreground object so that a silhouette of the foreground object is acquired in the first image. The second lighting condition illuminates the foreground object (e. g. , with frontal lights). Due to the difference in the illumination between the background and silhouette in the first image, an alpha mask can be created from the first acquired image. Using the mask, the background from the second image can be removed and replaced by virtually any other desired background image.

Method And Apparatus For Background Replacement In Still Photographs

US Patent:
8134576, Mar 13, 2012
Filed:
Oct 4, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/897305
Inventors:
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Earl John Adolphi - Los Lunas NM, US
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
John Robert Reinert Nash - Prior Lake MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
H04N 5/225
US Classification:
345634, 34820799
Abstract:
A first digital image is acquired of a framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a first lighting condition. A second digital image is then acquired of the same framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a second lighting condition. Preferably, the first lighting condition illuminates the background without illuminating the foreground object so that a silhouette of the foreground object is acquired in the first image. The second lighting condition illuminates the foreground object (e. g. , with frontal lights). Due to the difference in the illumination between the background and silhouette in the first image, an alpha mask can be created from the first acquired image. Using the mask, the background from the second image can be removed and replaced by virtually any other desired background image.

Photography Station

US Patent:
8233785, Jul 31, 2012
Filed:
Sep 16, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/561177
Inventors:
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Earl John Adolphi - Los Lunas NM, US
Brent Peterson - Excelsior MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G03B 15/00
US Classification:
396 1
Abstract:
A photography station operates to capture digital images of a subject with at least one digital camera. The photography station includes foreground lighting and background lighting. The foreground lighting is configured to illuminate the subject, while the background lighting is configured to illuminate a background. The photography station includes a computing device having a setup module operable to perform tests to check a configuration of the photography station, and a photography module operable to capture digital images of the subject with the digital camera. In some embodiments, the tests performed by the setup module include a plurality of initial checking operations and a plurality of background processing operations.

Method And Apparatus For Background Replacement In Still Photographs

US Patent:
8319797, Nov 27, 2012
Filed:
Jan 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/358899
Inventors:
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Earl John Adolphi - Los Lunas NM, US
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
John Robert Reinert Nash - Prior Lake MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
H04N 5/225
US Classification:
345634, 34820799
Abstract:
A first digital image is acquired of a framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a first lighting condition. A second digital image is then acquired of the same framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a second lighting condition. Preferably, the first lighting condition illuminates the background without illuminating the foreground object so that a silhouette of the foreground object is acquired in the first image. The second lighting condition illuminates the foreground object (e. g. , with frontal lights). Due to the difference in the illumination between the background and silhouette in the first image, an alpha mask can be created from the first acquired image. Using the mask, the background from the second image can be removed and replaced by virtually any other desired background image.

Photography Station

US Patent:
8457480, Jun 4, 2013
Filed:
Jun 13, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/495737
Inventors:
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Earl John Adolphi - Los Lunas NM, US
Brent Peterson - Excelsior MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G03B 15/00
US Classification:
396 1
Abstract:
A photography station operates to capture digital images of a subject with at least one digital camera. The photography station includes foreground lighting and background lighting. The foreground lighting is configured to illuminate the subject, while the background lighting is configured to illuminate a background. The photography station includes a computing device having a setup module operable to perform tests to check a configuration of the photography station, and a photography module operable to capture digital images of the subject with the digital camera. In some embodiments, the tests performed by the setup module include a plurality of initial checking operations and a plurality of background processing operations.

Evaluating Digital Images Using Head Points

US Patent:
8498453, Jul 30, 2013
Filed:
Sep 30, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/570803
Inventors:
Keith Alan Benson - Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas Mark Ellis - St. Paul MN, US
Charmaine O. Light - Eden Prairie MN, US
Michael John Surma - Eagan MN, US
Richard Lee Swanson - Hopkins MN, US
Assignee:
Lifetouch, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G06K 9/00
US Classification:
382118
Abstract:
An image processing system includes an image analysis module and an error detection module. The image analysis module is configured to analyze a digital image and to locate a plurality of head points of a subject in the digital image. The image analysis module is configured to detect a high hair condition of a subject, and to compute an adjusted top of head point if a high hair condition is present. The error detection module is configured to evaluate the head points identified by the image analysis module by performing a geometry test to evaluate a geometry of the head points.

Special Effects Carrier

US Patent:
5563675, Oct 8, 1996
Filed:
May 22, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/447202
Inventors:
John Adolphi - Eden Prairie MN
Jeffrey J. Kipp - Minneapolis MN
Michael Surma - Golden Valley MN
Gerald A. Jensen - Plymouth MN
Jerry Lindenfelser - Brooklyn Park MN
Assignee:
Lifetouch Portrait Studios, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
G03B 1100
US Classification:
396545
Abstract:
A special effects carrier for use in a photographic camera for taking portraits of individuals or groups. The wheel-shaped special effects carrier contains masks which produce various special effects. One of the masks included on the carrier produces no special effects so that the carrier can be used whether or not a special effect is desired. The carrier is located a fixed distance behind the objective element of the zoom lens so that the photographer is able to focus the camera without having to compensate for the changing focal length of the zoom lens. The carrier is connected to a CPU which drives a motor to rotate the carrier. An optical sensor reads bar codes on the carrier and relays information to the CPU thereby allowing the CPU to position the masks for use and freeing the photographer of that task.

Automated Photographic Backdrop Apparatus

US Patent:
5389993, Feb 14, 1995
Filed:
May 21, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/887190
Inventors:
John Adolphi - Eden Prairie MN
Michael Surma - Golden Valley MN
Gerald A. Jensen - Plymouth MN
Assignee:
Lifetouch Portrait Studios Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
G03B 1500
G09F 1122
US Classification:
354291
Abstract:
Apparatus for displaying one of several backdrops for use in a photographic studio. The backdrop scenes are attached end to end to form a long web, one end of which is wound upon one shaft and the other end of which is attached to a second shaft. A roller weight is placed on the web between the two shafts. The shafts are motor driven, allowing automated scrolling of the different backdrop scenes and the lowering of the roller weight when the appropriate scene is found. A steering mechanism is attached to the web to ensure it is properly wound up upon the shaft each time. Optical and/or mechanical sensors detect the position of the web and a central processing unit is provided for automated movement of the web from one backdrop to another, as desired.

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