公开(公告)号：US20090219432A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12040274

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: Russell J. Palum ,  John N. Border ,  James E. Adams, JR. ,  Joseph R. Bietry

Inventor： Russell J. Palum ,  John N. Border ,  James E. Adams, JR. ,  Joseph R. Bietry

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B35/10 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  H04N13/218 ,  H04N13/229

Abstract: The invention discloses an image acquisition system with a modified image sensor that enables simultaneous capture of at least two images with different perspectives The pixels are split into two or more subsets of pixels under a series of cylindrical microlenses or linear light guides. The cylindrical microlenses or linear light guides limit the radiation to impinge upon first and second subsets of pixels under each microlens or light guide to come from only one half or the other half of the imaging lens so that stereo image sets are produced.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种具有修改图像传感器的图像采集系统，其能够以不同的透视图同时捕获至少两个图像。像素在一系列圆柱形微透镜或线性光导下分为两个或更多个像素子集。 圆柱形微透镜或线性光导限制辐射照射到每个微透镜或光导下的第一和第二像素子集，仅来自成像透镜的一半或另一半，从而产生立体图像组。

公开(公告)号：US07573654B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11945445

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Joseph R. Bietry ,  John N. Border ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

Inventor： Joseph R. Bietry ,  John N. Border ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

IPC: G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G02B17/0896

Abstract: A dual focal length optical system includes a first optical system and a second optical system. The first optical system is positioned along an optical path and includes an optical structure having an object side surface and an image side surface. The first optical system also includes a first surface of an intermediate reflective element located between the object side surface and the image side surface of the optical structure as viewed along the optical path. The first optical system has a first focal length. The second optical system shares a portion of the same optical path and includes a second surface of the same intermediate reflective element as that of the first optical system. The second optical system has a second focal length. The first focal length of the first optical system is longer than the second focal length of the second optical system.

Abstract translation: 双焦距光学系统包括第一光学系统和第二光学系统。 第一光学系统沿着光路定位，并且包括具有物体侧表面和图像侧表面的光学结构。 第一光学系统还包括位于光学结构的物体侧表面和像侧表面之间的中间反射元件的沿着光路观察的第一表面。 第一光学系统具有第一焦距。 第二光学系统共享相同光路的一部分，并且包括与第一光学系统相同的中间反射元件的第二表面。 第二光学系统具有第二焦距。 第一光学系统的第一焦距长于第二光学系统的第二焦距。

公开(公告)号：US20090161235A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11961038

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  John Compton

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  John Compton

IPC: G02B17/08

CPC classification number: G02B17/086 ,  G02B13/002 ,  G02B13/007

Abstract: A thin lens consists of a first optical element which comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on a first optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the first optical axis to a second optical axis. Incoming light on the second optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. A second optical element comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on the second optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the second optical axis to a third optical axis. Incoming light on the third optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. The third optical axis is approximately parallel to, and in opposite direction from, the first optical axis.

Abstract translation: 薄透镜由包括第一折射表面的第一光学元件组成，其中入射光在第一光轴上穿过第一折射表面。 反射表面将入射光的方向从第一光轴改变到第二光轴。 第二光轴上的入射光通过第二折射面。 第二光学元件包括第一折射表面，其中入射光穿过第二光轴上的第一折射表面。 反射表面将来自第二光轴的入射光的方向改变为第三光轴。 第三光轴上的入射光通过第二折射面。 第三光轴大致平行于第一光轴并且与第一光轴相反。

公开(公告)号：US20090135502A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11945343

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Joseph R. Bietry ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

IPC: G02B3/10

CPC classification number: G02B17/0896

Abstract: A dual focal length optical system includes a first optical system and a second optical system. The first optical system is positioned along an optical axis and includes an optical structure having an object side surface and an image side surface. The object side surface and the image side surface include a refractive surface portion and a reflective surface portion. The first optical system has a focal length. The second optical system is positioned on the same optical axis and has a focal length. The focal length of the first optical system is longer than the focal length of the second optical system.

Abstract translation: 双焦距光学系统包括第一光学系统和第二光学系统。 第一光学系统沿着光轴定位并且包括具有物体侧表面和图像侧表面的光学结构。 物体侧表面和像侧表面包括折射表面部分和反射表面部分。 第一光学系统具有焦距。 第二光学系统位于相同的光轴上并具有焦距。 第一光学系统的焦距长于第二光学系统的焦距。

公开(公告)号：US20090135494A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11945445

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Joseph R. Bietry ,  John N. Border ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

Inventor： Joseph R. Bietry ,  John N. Border ,  Scott C. Cahall ,  John D. Griffith

IPC: G02B15/14 ,  G02B17/08

CPC classification number: G02B17/0896

Abstract: A dual focal length optical system includes a first optical system and a second optical system. The first optical system is positioned along an optical path and includes an optical structure having an object side surface and an image side surface. The first optical system also includes a first surface of an intermediate reflective element located between the object side surface and the image side surface of the optical structure as viewed along the optical path. The first optical system has a first focal length. The second optical system shares a portion of the same optical path and includes a second surface of the same intermediate reflective element as that of the first optical system. The second optical system has a second focal length. The first focal length of the first optical system is longer than the second focal length of the second optical system.

Abstract translation: 双焦距光学系统包括第一光学系统和第二光学系统。 第一光学系统沿着光路定位，并且包括具有物体侧表面和图像侧表面的光学结构。 第一光学系统还包括位于光学结构的物体侧表面和像侧表面之间的中间反射元件的沿着光路观察的第一表面。 第一光学系统具有第一焦距。 第二光学系统共享相同光路的一部分，并且包括与第一光学系统相同的中间反射元件的第二表面。 第二光学系统具有第二焦距。 第一光学系统的第一焦距长于第二光学系统的第二焦距。

公开(公告)号：US20090097095A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US11870465

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Herbert James Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Herbert James Erhardt ,  J. Kelly Lee ,  Marek W. Kowarz

IPC: G02F1/03

CPC classification number: B81B7/04 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A microshutter array has a frame having a light transmissive portion. Linear microshutter elements extend across the light transmissive portion and in parallel to each other. Each microshutter element has a flat blade extended in a length direction and first and second torsion arms extending outwards from each side of the blade in the length direction, the blade extending across the light transmissive portion. There is at least one electrode associated with each linear microshutter element and extended in the length direction parallel to the microshutter element.

Abstract translation: 微型扫描器阵列具有具有透光部分的框架。 线性微型振荡器元件延伸穿过光透射部分并且彼此平行。 每个微型振动元件具有在长度方向上延伸的平坦叶片，并且第一和第二扭转臂在长度方向上从叶片的每侧向外延伸，叶片延伸穿过透光部分。 至少有一个电极与每个线性微型切割器元件相关联并且在长度方向上平行于微型振动器元件延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20080300010A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11755192

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: John N. Border ,  Ronald S. Cok ,  Amy D. Enge ,  Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Joseph A. Manico ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz ,  Peter O. Stubler ,  Frances C. Williams

Inventor： John N. Border ,  Ronald S. Cok ,  Amy D. Enge ,  Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Joseph A. Manico ,  Lynn Schilling-Benz ,  Peter O. Stubler ,  Frances C. Williams

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23254 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  H04N5/23248 ,  H04N5/2621 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N7/141 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4223

Abstract: A method and device for adapting a display image on a hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device. The device includes a camera for capturing a digital video and/or still image of a user, means for adjusting the captured digital image in response to poor image capture angle of said image capture device so as to create a modified captured digital image; and means for transmitting said modified captured digital image over a wireless communication network to a second hand-held portable wireless display and digital capture device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使显示图像适应于手持便携式无线显示器和数字捕获装置的方法和装置。 该设备包括用于捕获用户的数字视频和/或静止图像的摄像机，用于响应于所述图像捕获设备的差的图像捕获角度来调整所捕获的数字图像以创建经修改的捕获数字图像的装置; 以及用于通过无线通信网络将所述经修改的捕获的数字图像发送到第二手提便携式无线显示器和数字捕获装置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080297608A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11755268

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: John N. Border ,  David C. Barnum ,  Cheryl J. Kuberka

Inventor： John N. Border ,  David C. Barnum ,  Cheryl J. Kuberka

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23203 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00323 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2166 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0075 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0098 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/3254

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for acquiring images from multiple image capture devices. The system includes a first device coupled to the cooperative network for broadcasting a request to one or more image capture devices participating in the cooperative network for capturing an image at a predetermined location. The system also includes a storage device coupled to the cooperative network for storing the captured image.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于从多个图像捕获装置获取图像的系统。 该系统包括耦合到协作网络的第一设备，用于向参与协作网络的一个或多个图像捕获设备广播请求以在预定位置捕获图像。 该系统还包括耦合到协作网络的存储设备，用于存储所捕获的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080297588A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US11756563

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Elena A. Fedorovskaya

Inventor： Andrew F. Kurtz ,  John N. Border ,  Kathleen M. Costello ,  Elena A. Fedorovskaya

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/147

Abstract: Video communication systems and methods for operating the same are provided. The system has a computer cooperating with at least one image capture device which acquires video images of a local environment having an individual therein, an audio system, an image processor and a communication controller to acquire video images based upon the acquired video images and to cause output video images to a remote individual during the communication event; said computer further providing a contextual interface including an intra-scene analysis algorithm for identifying potential intra-scene transitions during the communication event and a scene capture management algorithm for determining intra-scene adjustments in video capture settings when an intra-scene transition is detected; and the contextual interface further including a transition test with an inter-scene analysis algorithm, for identifying potential inter-scene transitions in the activities of the individuals, and a transition process structure for determining inter-scene adjustments in video capture settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了视频通信系统及其操作方法。 该系统具有与至少一个图像采集装置协作的计算机，其获取其中具有个体的本地环境的视频图像，音频系统，图像处理器和通信控制器，以基于获取的视频图像获取视频图像，并且引起 在通信事件期间将视频图像输出到远程个人; 所述计算机进一步提供包括用于在通信事件期间识别潜在的场景内转换的场景内分析算法的场景界面和用于当检测到场景内转换时确定视频捕获设置中的场景内调整的场景捕获管理算法; 并且所述上下文界面还包括使用场景间分析算法的转换测试，用于识别所述个人的活动中的潜在的场景间转换，以及用于确定视频捕获设置中的场景间调整的转换过程结构。

公开(公告)号：US20080294012A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11751645

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Donald E. Olson ,  Kevin M. Gobeyn ,  John N. Border

Inventor： Andrew F. Kurtz ,  Donald E. Olson ,  Kevin M. Gobeyn ,  John N. Border

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0064 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1075 ,  A61B5/1176 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B5/444 ,  A61B5/445 ,  A61B5/4547

Abstract: A method for monitoring physiological conditions of an individual including capturing images according to predefined capture criteria of one or more body regions of the individual on an ongoing basis; transforming the captured images in response to capture conditions present during image capture to provide a normalized image; calculating wellness parameters based on the normalized image; storing system data, including the normalized image, capture parameters, normalization transforms, or wellness parameters, or combinations thereof, monitoring and analyzing the wellness parameters in view of both current and prior semantic data to identify potential changes in physiological conditions; and providing alerts indicative of changes in said physiological conditions of at least one image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监视个体的生理状况的方法，包括根据个体的一个或多个身体区域的持续基础的预定捕获标准捕获图像; 响应于在图像捕获期间存在的捕获条件来变换捕获的图像以提供归一化图像; 基于归一化图像计算健康参数; 存储系统数据，包括归一化图像，捕获参数，归一化变换或健康参数或其组合，根据当前语义数据和先前语义数据监测和分析健康参数以识别生理条件中的潜在变化; 以及提供指示至少一个图像的所述生理状态的变化的警报。