公开(公告)号：US08866855B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13744936

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Yoshimitsu Funabashi ,  Shunsuke Kunieda

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q20/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  A63F2300/308 ,  A63F2300/5513 ,  A63F2300/552 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G09G5/006

Abstract: An acquisition unit acquires a content image corresponding to content. A content image display unit arranges a plurality of content images side by side in a display screen image, and a related information display unit displays information related to an arranged content image. A first reception unit acquires a first moving instruction for the content images arranged side by side, and a second reception unit acquires a second moving instruction for the content images arranged side by side. The content image display unit moves the content images according to a moving instruction acquired by the first reception unit or the second reception unit. A related information display unit displays different types of related information when the first reception unit acquires the first moving instruction and when the second reception unit acquires the second moving instruction.

Abstract translation: 获取单元获取与内容相对应的内容图像。 内容图像显示单元将多个内容图像并排布置在显示屏幕图像中，并且相关信息显示单元显示与排列的内容图像相关的信息。 第一接收单元获取并排布置的内容图像的第一移动指示，并且第二接收单元获取并排布置的内容图像的第二移动指令。 内容图像显示单元根据由第一接收单元或第二接​​收单元获取的移动指令移动内容图像。 当第一接收单元获取第一移动指令时和第二接收单元获取第二移动指令时，相关信息显示单元显示不同类型的相关信息。

公开(公告)号：US20140310068A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14360066

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Kenji Matsuoka ,  Yoshiteru Yamamoto ,  Masanobu Yoshimura

IPC: G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0206

Abstract: In a store providing system, an action history recording device records the action history of a user. A product information acceptor accepts information to identify content to be sold in a store. Here, the product information acceptor accepts the information to identify content included in the action history of the user in the action history recording device. A content disposing section disposes accepted information relating to content in the store. A target sales holder holds a target number of sales of content and a content price holder holds the price of the content. A price decider increases the price of the content if the counted number of sales is equal to or larger than the target number of sales, and decreases the price of the content if the counted number of sales is smaller than the target number of sales.

Abstract translation: 在商店提供系统中，动作历史记录装置记录用户的动作历史。 产品信息接受者接收信息以识别要在商店中销售的内容。 这里，产品信息接受者接受信息以识别包含在动作历史记录装置中的用户的动作历史中的内容。 内容处理单元将存储有关内容的接受信息进行处理。 目标销售持有人持有目标销售数量的内容，内容价格持有人持有内容的价格。 如果销售额的数量等于或大于目标销售数量，价格决定者会增加内容的价格，如果销售数量小于目标销售数量，则降低内容价格。

公开(公告)号：US20140309038A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14171528

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Pramod P. Patil

IPC: A63F13/30

CPC classification number: A63F13/323 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/214 ,  A63F13/327 ,  A63F13/42 ,  A63F13/77 ,  A63F2300/1031 ,  A63F2300/209 ,  A63F2300/308 ,  A63F2300/403 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/6045

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for enabling a mobile station to control a virtual world being executed on a console system are described. The method can include establishing a communication link between the mobile station and a console system, identifying user interface characteristics of the mobile station, and providing a controller application to the mobile station, the controller application being based on the identified user interface characteristics and configured to transform user interface inputs into controller commands. The method can further include receiving signals containing data representing the controller commands from the mobile station over the communication link and determining a sequence of events of the virtual world based on the received controller commands In one aspect, the controller application can execute in the context of an application on the mobile station.

Abstract translation: 描述了使移动台能够控制在控制台系统上执行的虚拟世界的系统，装置和方法。 该方法可以包括在移动台和控制台系统之间建立通信链路，识别移动台的用户接口特性，以及向移动台提供控制器应用，所述控制器应用基于所识别的用户接口特性并被配置为 将用户界面输入转换为控制器命令。 该方法还可以包括通过通信链路从移动站接收包含表示控制器命令的数据的信号，并且基于所接收的控制器命令来确定虚拟世界的事件序列。一方面，控制器应用可以在 移动台上的应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US20140306952A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14356753

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: Sony Corporation ,  Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Masaaki Oka ,  Satoru Seko ,  Yoshiki Okamoto ,  Masaaki Hara

IPC: G06T15/10 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G06T15/10 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  A61B2576/00 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T15/08

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus, a sensor output data acquisition unit acquires data of layered image information from a sensor group. A slice image generation unit generates data of a two-dimensional image for each slice plane surfaces in which distribution is acquired. An image axis conversion unit generates similar data of a two-dimensional image for a plurality of plane surfaces that are perpendicular to an axis different from a sensor axis. A slice image management unit of a display processing unit manages a slice image that is used for drawing according to the position of a viewpoint or the like. Memory for drawing sequentially stores data of an image necessary for drawing. An additional object image storage unit stores image data of an object that is additionally displayed such as a cursor or the like. An image drawing unit draws a three-dimensional object using data of the slice image.

Abstract translation: 在图像处理装置中，传感器输出数据获取单元从传感器组获取分层图像信息的数据。 片段图像生成单元生成其中获取分布的每个切片平面的二维图像的数据。 图像轴转换单元生成与不同于传感器轴的轴垂直的多个平面的二维图像的类似数据。 显示处理单元的切片图像管理单元根据视点等的位置管理用于绘制的切片图像。 用于绘制的存储器顺序地存储绘制所需的图像的数据。 附加对象图像存储单元存储附加显示的诸如光标等的对象的图像数据。 图像绘制单元使用切片图像的数据绘制三维物体。

公开(公告)号：US20140274391A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14187127

申请日：2014-02-21

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Stafford

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63F13/20 ,  G06T19/20

CPC classification number: H04N13/327 ,  A63F13/22 ,  A63F13/40 ,  A63F2300/301 ,  A63F2300/8082 ,  G02B7/12 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/011 ,  G02B2027/0116 ,  G02B2027/0134 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0181 ,  G06F3/013 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/383 ,  H04N13/398

Abstract: Stereoscopic viewing systems may be adjusted for a user's inter-pupillary distance (IPD). Software-generated calibration images may be presented on a display having two optics. One or more settings for presentation of the calibration image are adjusted. The settings are related to an inter-pupillary distance (IPD) of the user. An input is received from a user when the user perceives the calibration image to be acceptable at a particular value of the one or more settings. An IPD value that corresponds to the particular value of the one or more settings is then determined. The determined IPD value is used in presenting subsequent software-generated images with the stereoscopic display.

Abstract translation: 可以针对用户的瞳孔间距（IPD）调整立体观察系统。 软件生成的校准图像可以呈现在具有两个光学元件的显示器上。 调整用于呈现校准图像的一个或多个设置。 这些设置与用户的瞳孔间距（IPD）有关。 当用户感觉校准图像在一个或多个设置的特定值处可接受时，从用户接收输入。 然后确定对应于一个或多个设置的特定值的IPD值。 确定的IPD值用于呈现具有立体显示的后续软件生成的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140254902A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14351274

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Akihiko Sugawara ,  Akio Ohba ,  Toshiyuki Hiroi

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/213 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1102 ,  A61B5/113 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/1171 ,  A61B5/7246 ,  A63F13/212 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F2203/011 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06K9/00496 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/342 ,  G06K9/6212 ,  G06K2009/00939 ,  G06T7/0016

Abstract: A frame storage stores an image obtained by imaging a region of at least part of the body of a user. A vital sign signal detector detects a signal sequence of a vital sign that cyclically varies from plural imaged regions of the body of the user by using captured images of a predetermined number of frames stored in the frame storage. A correlation calculator obtains the correlation between the signal sequences of the vital sign detected from the respective imaged regions of the body. An identity determining section determines whether or not the respective imaged regions of the body belong to the same user based on the correlation between the signal sequences of the vital sign detected from the respective imaged regions of the body.

Abstract translation: 帧存储器存储通过对用户的身体的至少一部分的区域进行成像而获得的图像。 生命体征信号检测器通过使用存储在帧存储器中的预定数量的帧的捕获图像来检测从使用者身体的多个成像区域周期性地变化的生命体征的信号序列。 相关计算器获得从身体的各个成像区域检测到的生命体征的信号序列之间的相关性。 身份确定部分基于从身体的各个成像区域检测到的生命体征的信号序列之间的相关性来确定身体的各个成像区域是否属于同一用户。

公开(公告)号：US20140247285A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14128027

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Akio Ohba ,  Hiroyuki Segawa ,  Tetsugo Inada

IPC: G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T2200/16 ,  G06T2210/08 ,  G06T2210/36 ,  H04N21/234327 ,  H04N21/234345 ,  H04N21/2662 ,  H04N21/45455 ,  H04N21/4728 ,  H04N21/816

Abstract: Links are set among three hierarchical data 170, 172, and 174 and one moving image data 182. When a display area overlaps with a link area 176 while an image is being displayed by using the hierarchical data 170, switching to display by use of the 0-th hierarchical level of the hierarchical data 172 is made (link a). When the display area overlaps with a link area 178 while an image is being displayed by using the hierarchical data 172, switching to display by use of the 0-th hierarchical level of the hierarchical data 174 is made (link b). The link destination of another link area 180 of the hierarchical data 170 is the moving image data 182 (link c) and moving image reproduction is started as a result of zoom-up of this area. The hierarchical data 170 and 172 are held on the client terminal side and the data existing on the other side of a switching boundary 184 are transmitted by a server to the client terminal in a data stream format.

Abstract translation: 在三个分层数据170,172和174中设置链接以及一个运动图像数据182.当通过使用分层数据170显示图像时，当显示区域与链接区域176重叠时，通过使用 进行分层数据172的0级分级（链接a）。 当通过使用分级数据172显示图像时，当显示区域与链接区域178重叠时，进行通过使用分级数据174的第0级分级进行显示的切换（链接b）。 层次数据170的另一链接区域180的链接目的地是运动图像数据182（链接c），并且作为该区域的放大的结果开始运动图像再现。 分层数据170和172被保存在客户终端侧，存在于切换边界184的另一侧的数据由服务器以数据流格式发送到客户终端。

公开(公告)号：US20140184473A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14198933

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Inventor： Sachiyo Aoki

IPC: G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/1415 ,  G09G5/005 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/0442 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N7/0122 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/440263 ,  H04N21/4622

Abstract: First and second division patterns are defined so that main areas A and A′ are similar to each other in shape, having the same horizontal-to-vertical ratio. Even if an image output apparatus is connected to a display unit having both first and second display screens, the image output apparatus generates an identical image for the main area A or A′ regardless of the aspect ratio of the display screen. The main areas A and A′ display important information and the like. Sub areas B and B′ display auxiliary information. The first and second division patterns may be determined so that the sub areas B and B′ are similar to each other in shape like the main areas.

Abstract translation: 定义第一和第二分割图案，使得主区域A和A'在形状上彼此相似，具有相同的水平垂直比。 即使图像输出装置连接到具有第一和第二显示屏幕的显示单元，图像输出装置也可以生成与主屏幕A或A'相同的图像，而与显示屏幕的纵横比无关。 主要区域A和A'显示重要信息等。 子区域B和B'显示辅助信息。 可以确定第一和第二分割图案，使得子区域B和B'彼此类似于主要区域的形状。

公开(公告)号：US20140132628A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674608

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Inventor： Kenneth E. Hoff, III

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06T15/50 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/217 ,  A63F13/28 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling acoustic and lighting to provide improved immersion in a virtual reality and/or augmented reality environment are provided. In one aspect, systems and methods are provided to promote “improved augmented reality” which increases the realism and/or presence of virtual objects in the user's real environment. In some embodiments, changes in the user's actual room lighting are modeled in the virtual world to have a similar effect. In other embodiments, systems and methods are provided to promote immersion of a user in a virtual environment by extending the virtual world into the user's real world room. In this embodiment, lighting and/or sound from the virtual world is used to simulate the same or similar properties in the users actual, or real world environment, thereby improving virtual reality.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于建模声学和照明以在虚拟现实和/或增强现实环境中提供改进的浸没的系统和方法。 在一个方面，提供了系统和方法来促进“改进的增强现实”，其增加了用户真实环境中的虚拟对象的现实性和/或存在。 在一些实施例中，用户实际室内照明中的变化被建模在虚拟世界中以具有相似的效果。 在其他实施例中，提供了系统和方法，以通过将虚拟世界扩展到用户的现实世界中来促进用户在虚拟环境中的浸入。 在该实施例中，使用来自虚拟世界的照明和/或声音来模拟用户实际或现实环境中相同或相似的属性，从而改善虚拟现实。

公开(公告)号：US20140125819A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14044215

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INC. ,  SONY CORPORATION

Inventor： Nodoka TOKUNAGA ,  Hideki OYAIZU ,  Yoshihiro MYOKAN ,  Hidehiko OGASAWARA

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H04N13/246 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G03B35/08 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T7/85 ,  G06T2207/30208 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N2013/0081

Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus including multiple imaging units included in a stereo camera, the multiple imaging units configured to photograph a chart pattern including a pole, and a correction parameter calculation unit configured to calculate a correction parameter that corrects a gap between the multiple imaging units, based on the pole and a pattern included in the chart pattern photographed by the multiple imaging units.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像处理装置，包括立体相机中包括的多个成像单元，多个成像单元被配置为拍摄包括极点的图表模式，以及校正参数计算单元，被配置为计算校正多个 成像单元，基于极点和包括在由多个成像单元拍摄的图表图案中的图案。