公开(公告)号：US20100151946A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12495105

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Nuria M. Oliver

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Nuria M. Oliver

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H03G3/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  A63F13/211 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/42 ,  A63F13/428 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/285 ,  G06T7/593 ,  H04N13/128 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: A 3-D imaging system for recognition and interpretation of gestures to control a computer. The system includes a 3-D imaging system that performs gesture recognition and interpretation based on a previous mapping of a plurality of hand poses and orientations to user commands for a given user. When the user is identified to the system, the imaging system images gestures presented by the user, performs a lookup for the user command associated with the captured image(s), and executes the user command(s) to effect control of the computer, programs, and connected devices.

Abstract translation: 用于识别和解释手势以控制计算机的3-D成像系统。 该系统包括一个3-D成像系统，其基于对于给定用户的多个手姿势和朝向用户命令的先前映射来执行手势识别和解释。 当用户被识别到系统时，成像系统将用户呈现的姿势图像进行与所捕获的图像相关联的用户命令的查找，并且执行用户命令以实现计算机的控制， 程序和连接的设备。

公开(公告)号：US20100079369A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12241281

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Bjorn U. Hartmann ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Hrvoje Benko ,  Meredith J. Morris

Inventor： Bjorn U. Hartmann ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Hrvoje Benko ,  Meredith J. Morris

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F17/241 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F17/242 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An interaction management module (IMM) is described for allowing users to engage an interactive surface in a collaborative environment using various input devices, such as keyboard-type devices and mouse-type devices. The IMM displays digital objects on the interactive surface that are associated with the devices in various ways. The digital objects can include input display interfaces, cursors, soft-key input mechanisms, and so on. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for establishing a frame of reference for governing the placement of each cursor on the interactive surface. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for allowing users to make a digital copy of a physical article placed on the interactive surface. The IMM also provides a mechanism which duplicates actions taken on the digital copy with respect to the physical article, and vice versa.

Abstract translation: 描述了交互管理模块（IMM），用于允许用户使用各种输入设备（例如键盘型设备和鼠标型设备）在协作环境中参与交互式表面。 IMM以各种方式显示与设备相关联的交互式表面上的数字对象。 数字对象可以包括输入显示界面，光标，软键输入机制等。 此外，IMM提供用于建立用于管理每个光标在交互式表面上的放置的参考框架的机制。 此外，IMM提供了允许用户制作放置在交互式表面上的物理物品的数字副本的机制。 IMM还提供了一种机制，可以复制关于物理文章对数字副本采取的操作，反之亦然。

公开(公告)号：US20100026470A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12185174

申请日：2008-08-04

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Alex Olwal

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Alex Olwal

IPC: H04Q5/22 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/046 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06K9/6288 ,  H04Q2213/13095

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates detecting and identifying objects within surface computing. An interface component can receive at least one surface input, the surface input relates to at least one of an object, a gesture, or a user. A surface detection component can detect a location of the surface input utilizing a computer vision-based sensing technique. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag can transmit a portion of RFID data, wherein the RFID tag is associated with the surface input. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) fusion component can utilize the portion of RFID data to identify at least one of a source of the surface input or a portion of data to associate to the surface input.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题提供了一种便于在表面计算中检测和识别物体的系统和/或方法。 接口组件可以接收至少一个表面输入，表面输入涉及对象，手势或用户中的至少一个。 表面检测组件可以使用基于计算机视觉的感测技术来检测表面输入的位置。 射频识别（RFID）标签可以传送RFID数据的一部分，其中RFID标签与表面输入相关联。 射频识别（RFID）融合组件可以利用RFID数据的该部分来识别表面输入的源或与表面输入相关联的数据的一部分中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07626578B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US12210041

申请日：2008-09-12

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Dawson L. Yee

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Dawson L. Yee

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: In an interactive display system, a projected image on a display surface and a vision system used to detect objects touching the display surface are aligned, and optical distortion of the vision system is compensated. Also, calibration procedures correct for a non-uniformity of infrared (IR) illumination of the display surface by IR light sources and establish a touch threshold for one or more uses so that the interactive display system correctly responds to each user touching the display surface. A movable IR camera filter enables automation of the alignment of the projected image and the image of the display surface and help in detecting problems in either the projector or vision system.

Abstract translation: 在交互式显示系统中，显示面上的投影图像和用于检测触摸显示面的物体的视觉系统被对准，视觉系统的光学失真被补偿。 此外，校准程序通过IR光源校正显示表面的红外（IR）照明的不均匀性并且建立用于一个或多个用途的触摸阈值，使得交互式显示系统正确地响应于触摸显示表面的每个用户。 可移动的红外相机滤镜可实现投影图像和显示表面图像的对准自动化，并有助于检测投影机或视觉系统中的问题。

公开(公告)号：US20080231611A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US12110032

申请日：2008-04-25

Applicant: Steven Bathiche ,  David Joshua Kurlander ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Christina Summer Chen ,  Joel P. Dehlin

Inventor： Steven Bathiche ,  David Joshua Kurlander ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Christina Summer Chen ,  Joel P. Dehlin

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: A63F13/65 ,  A63F3/00643 ,  A63F9/183 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: An interactive table has a display surface on which a physical object is disposed. A camera within the interactive table responds to infrared (IR) light reflected from the physical object enabling a location of the physical object on the display surface to be determined, so that the physical object appear part of a virtual environment displayed thereon. The physical object can be passive or active. An active object performs an active function, e.g., it can be self-propelled to move about on the display surface, or emit light or sound, or vibrate. The active object can be controlled by a user or the processor. The interactive table can project an image through a physical object on the display surface so the image appears part of the object. A virtual entity is preferably displayed at a position (and a size) to avoid visually interference with any physical object on the display surface.

Abstract translation: 交互式表具有设置物理对象的显示面。 交互式表中的相机响应于从物理对象反射的红外（IR）光，从而能够确定显示表面上的物理对象的位置，使得物理对象显示在其上显示的虚拟环境的一部分。 物理对象可以是被动的或主动的。 活动对象执行主动功能，例如，其可以自推进在显示表面上移动，或发出光或声音或振动。 活动对象可由用户或处理器控制。 交互式表格可以通过显示表面上的物理对象投影图像，从而将图像显示在对象的一部分中。 虚拟实体优选地在位置（和尺寸）处显示，以避免与显示表面上的任何物理对象的视觉干扰。

公开(公告)号：US07397464B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US10836183

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Daniel Chaim Robbins ,  Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Daniel Chaim Robbins ,  Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: An application state of a computer program is stored and associated with a physical object and can be subsequently retrieved when the physical object is detected adjacent to an interactive display surface. An identifying characteristic presented by the physical object, such as a reflective pattern applied to the object, is detected when the physical object is positioned on the interactive display surface. The user or the system can initiate a save of the application state. For example, the state of an electronic game using the interactive display surface can be saved. Attributes representative of the state are stored and associated with the identifying characteristic of the physical object. When the physical object is again placed on the interactive display surface, the physical object is detected based on its identifying characteristic, and the attributes representative of the state can be selectively retrieved and used to recreate the state of the application.

Abstract translation: 计算机程序的应用状态被存储并与物理对象相关联，并且可以随后在与交互式显示表面相邻地检测物理对象时被检索。 当物理对象位于交互式显示表面上时，检测由物理对象呈现的识别特征，例如应用于对象的反射图案。 用户或系统可以启动应用程序状态的保存。 例如，可以节省使用交互式显示面的电子游戏的状态。 存储状态的属性与物理对象的识别特征相关联。 当物理对象再次被放置在交互式显示表面上时，基于其识别特征来检测物理对象，并且可以选择性地检索表示状态的属性并用于重新创建应用的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080036732A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11463183

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: Virtual controllers for visual displays are described. In one implementation, a camera captures an image of hands against a background. The image is segmented into hand areas and background areas. Various hand and finger gestures isolate parts of the background into independent areas, which are then assigned control parameters for manipulating the visual display. Multiple control parameters can be associated with attributes of multiple independent areas formed by two hands, for advanced control including simultaneous functions of clicking, selecting, executing, horizontal movement, vertical movement, scrolling, dragging, rotational movement, zooming, maximizing, minimizing, executing file functions, and executing menu choices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于视觉显示的虚拟控制器。 在一个实现中，相机在背景上拍摄手的图像。 图像被分割为手区域和背景区域。 各种手指和手指手势将背景的一部分隔离成独立的区域，然后分配控制参数以操纵视觉显示。 多个控制参数可以与由双手形成的多个独立区域的属性相关联，用于高级控制，包括点击，选择，执行，水平移动，垂直移动，滚动，拖动，旋转移动，缩放，最大化，最小化，执行的同时功能 文件功能和执行菜单选项。

公开(公告)号：US20070273766A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11439453

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G01S3/7864 ,  G06K2009/3291 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T2207/30241 ,  H04N3/155 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/3454 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for utilizing a camera device to track an object is presented. As part of the method, a region of interest is determined within an overall image sensing area. A point light source is then tracked within the region of interest. In a particular arrangement, the camera device incorporates CMOS image sensor technology and the point light source is an IR LED. Other embodiments pertain to manipulations of the region of interest to accommodate changes to the status of the point light source.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于利用相机装置跟踪对象的计算机实现的方法。 作为该方法的一部分，在整个图像感测区域内确定感兴趣的区域。 然后在感兴趣的区域内跟踪点光源。 在特定的布置中，相机装置包含CMOS图像传感器技术，点光源是IR LED。 其他实施例涉及对感兴趣区域的操纵以适应点光源的状态的改变。