公开(公告)号：US20100020026A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12344377

申请日：2008-12-26

Applicant: Hrvoje Benko ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Billy Chen ,  Ravin Balakrishnan ,  Patrick M. Baudisch

Inventor： Hrvoje Benko ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Billy Chen ,  Ravin Balakrishnan ,  Patrick M. Baudisch

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Touch interaction with a curved display (e.g., a sphere, a hemisphere, a cylinder, etc.) is enabled through various user interface (UI) features. In an example embodiment, a curved display is monitored to detect a touch input. If a touch input is detected based on the act of monitoring, then one or more locations of the touch input are determined. Responsive to the determined one or more locations of the touch input, at least one user UI feature is implemented. Example UI features include an orb-like invocation gesture feature, a rotation-based dragging feature, a send-to-dark-side interaction feature, and an object representation and manipulation by proxy representation feature.

Abstract translation: 通过各种用户界面（UI）功能来实现与弯曲显示器（例如，球体，半球，圆柱体等）的触摸交互。 在示例实施例中，监视弯曲显示器以检测触摸输入。 如果基于监视动作检测到触摸输入，则确定触摸输入的一个或多个位置。 响应于所确定的触摸输入的一个或多个位置，实现了至少一个用户UI特征。 示例UI功能包括一个像球形的调用手势功能，一个基于旋转的拖动功能，一个发送到黑暗的交互功能，以及一个对象表示和代理表示功能的操纵。

公开(公告)号：US20090262070A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12492178

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: Effects of undesired infrared light are reduced in an imaging system using an infrared light source. The desired infrared light source is activated and a first set of imaging data is captured during a first image capture interval. The desired infrared light source is then deactivated, and a second set of image data is captured during a second image capture interval. A composite set of image data is then generated by subtracting from first values in the first set of image data corresponding second values in the second set of image data. The composite set of image data thus includes a set of imaging where data all infrared signals are collected, including both signals resulting from the IR source and other IR signals, from which is subtracted imaging in which no signals result from the IR course, leaving image data including signals resulting only from the IR source.

Abstract translation: 在使用红外光源的成像系统中，不期望的红外光的影响降低。 期望的红外光源被激活，并且在第一图像捕获间隔期间捕获第一组成像数据。 然后停用期望的红外光源，并且在第二图像捕获间隔期间捕获第二组图像数据。 然后通过从第二组图像数据中的第一组图像数据中的第一值中减去第二组图像数据中的第二值来生成复合图像数据集合。 因此，复合图像数据集合包括一组成像，其中收集所有红外信号的数据，包括由IR源和其它IR信号产生的两个信号，从该IR成像中减去没有信号来自IR过程的图像，留下图像 数据包括仅从IR源产生的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07593593B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US10870777

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G06K9/40 ,  H04N5/217

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: Effects of undesired infrared light are reduced in an imaging system using an infrared light source. The desired infrared light source is activated and a first set of imaging data is captured during a first image capture interval. The desired infrared light source is then deactivated, and a second set of image data is captured during a second image capture interval. A composite set of image data is then generated by subtracting from first values in the first set of image data corresponding second values in the second set of image data. The composite set of image data thus includes a set of imaging where data all infrared signals are collected, including both signals resulting from the IR source and other IR signals, from which is subtracted imaging in which no signals result from the IR course, leaving image data including signals resulting only from the IR source.

Abstract translation: 在使用红外光源的成像系统中，不期望的红外光的影响降低。 期望的红外光源被激活，并且在第一图像捕获间隔期间捕获第一组成像数据。 然后停用期望的红外光源，并且在第二图像捕获间隔期间捕获第二组图像数据。 然后通过从第二组图像数据中的第一组图像数据中的第一值中减去第二组图像数据中的第二值来生成复合图像数据集合。 因此，复合图像数据集合包括一组成像，其中收集所有红外信号的数据，包括由IR源和其它IR信号产生的两个信号，从该IR成像中减去没有信号来自IR过程的图像，留下图像 数据包括仅从IR源产生的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07519223B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US10880167

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: Joel P. Dehlin ,  Christina Summer Chen ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Daniel C. Robbins ,  Eric J. Horvitz ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Jacob O. Wobbrock

Inventor： Joel P. Dehlin ,  Christina Summer Chen ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Daniel C. Robbins ,  Eric J. Horvitz ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Jacob O. Wobbrock

IPC: G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00355

Abstract: An interactive display table has a display surface for displaying images and upon or adjacent to which various objects, including a user's hand(s) and finger(s) can be detected. A video camera within the interactive display table responds to infrared (IR) light reflected from the objects to detect any connected components. Connected component correspond to portions of the object(s) that are either in contact, or proximate the display surface. Using these connected components, the interactive display table senses and infers natural hand or finger positions, or movement of an object, to detect gestures. Specific gestures are used to execute applications, carryout functions in an application, create a virtual object, or do other interactions, each of which is associated with a different gesture. A gesture can be a static pose, or a more complex configuration, and/or movement made with one or both hands or other objects.

Abstract translation: 交互式显示表具有用于显示图像的显示表面，并且可以在其上或附近检测包括用户的手和手指的各种对象。 交互式显示表中的摄像机响应来自物体的红外（IR）光，以检测任何连接的组件。 连接的组件对应于与显示表面接触或接近的对象的部分。 使用这些连接的组件，交互显示表感测并推断自然的手或手指位置或物体的运动以检测手势。 特定的手势用于执行应用程序，在应用程序中执行功能，创建虚拟对象或执行其他每个与不同手势相关联的交互。 手势可以是一个或两只手或其他对象制成的静态姿势，或更复杂的配置和/或运动。

公开(公告)号：US20090091553A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US11866562

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: Nigel Keam ,  John Lewis ,  Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Nigel Keam ,  John Lewis ,  Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0423 ,  G06F2203/04109

Abstract: The detection of touch on an optical touch-sensitive device is disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises a touch-sensitive device including a display screen, a laser, and a scanning mirror configured to scan light from the laser across the screen. The touch-sensitive device also includes a position-sensitive device and optics configured to form an image of at least a portion of the screen on the position-sensitive device. A location of an object relative to the screen may be determined by detecting a location on the position-sensitive device of laser light reflected by the object.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在光学敏感设备上的触摸检测。 例如，一个所公开的实施例包括触敏设备，其包括显示屏幕，激光器和被配置为扫描来自激光器的屏幕上的光的扫描镜。 触敏设备还包括位置敏感设备和被配置为在位置敏感设备上形成屏幕的至少一部分的图像的光学元件。 物体相对于屏幕的位置可以通过检测由位于物体的反射的激光的位置敏感装置上的位置来确定。

公开(公告)号：US07511703B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US10879872

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Joel P. Dehlin

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Joel P. Dehlin

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0425

Abstract: Output of a computer system is manipulated using a physical object disposed adjacent to an interactive display surface. A painting application produces an image in response to an object disposed adjacent to the interactive display surface. During each of a plurality of capture intervals, a set of points corresponding to the object is detected when the object is disposed adjacent to the interactive display surface. An image is projected onto the interactive display surface representing the set of points and is filled with a color or pattern. As successive sets of points are accumulated during each of a plurality of capture intervals, a composite image is displayed. An object can thus be used, for example, to “draw,” “paint,” or “stamp” images on the display surface. These images manifest characteristics of the object and its interaction and movement relative to the interactive display surface in a realistic manner.

Abstract translation: 使用与交互式显示表面相邻设置的物理对象来操纵计算机系统的输出。 绘画应用程序响应于邻近交互式显示表面布置的对象产生图像。 在多个捕获间隔的每一个期间，当对象被布置在与交互式显示表面相邻时，检测与该对象相对应的一组点。 将图像投影到表示该组点的交互式显示表面上，并且填充有颜色或图案。 当在多个捕获间隔的每一个期间累积连续的点集合时，显示合成图像。 因此，可以使用对象来例如在显示表面上“绘制”，“绘制”或“印记”图像。 这些图像以现实的方式显示对象的特征及其相对于交互式显示表面的相互作用和移动。

公开(公告)号：US07379562B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US10814761

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/38 ,  G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G06K9/00375 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F2203/04101

Abstract: A position of a three-dimensional (3D) object relative to a display surface of an interactive display system is detected based upon the intensity of infrared (IR) light reflected from the object and received by an IR video camera disposed under the display surface. As the object approaches the display surface, a “hover” connected component is defined by pixels in the image produced by the IR video camera that have an intensity greater than a predefined hover threshold and are immediately adjacent to another pixel also having an intensity greater than the hover threshold. When the object contacts the display surface, a “touch” connected component is defined by pixels in the image having an intensity greater than a touch threshold, which is greater than the hover threshold. Connected components determined for an object at different heights above the surface are associated with a common label if their bounding areas overlap.

Abstract translation: 基于从物体反射并由设置在显示面下方的IR摄像机接收的红外（IR）光的强度来检测三维（3D）物体相对于交互式显示系统的显示面的位置。 当物体靠近显示表面时，由“红外”摄像机产生的图像中的像素由“静止”连接的组件定义，该像素的强度大于预定的悬停阈值，并且紧邻另一像素，其强度也大于 悬停阈值。 当物体接触显示表面时，通过图像中具有大于触摸阈值的强度大于悬停阈值的像素来定义“触摸”连接的分量。 如果其边界区域重叠，则在表面上方不同高度处确定的对象的连接部件与公共标签相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20070290993A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11454677

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: A new mobile electronic device, referred to as a soap, may be used to control electronic devices, external or internal to the soap, in an intuitive, convenient, and comfortable manner. For example, a soap may serve as an alternative to input devices such as a mouse. A soap device may include a core, and a hull that at least partially encloses the core. The core includes a tracking component capable of tracking movement relative to the hull. The soap input device also includes a transmission component configured to transmit a signal from the tracking component to a computing device, where it may control the position of a pointer and the use of a selector on a monitor. The hull may be soft and flexible, the core may be freely rotatable about at least one axis. The core has a shape such that tangentially applied pressure rotates the core relative to the hull. A user may therefore control an electronic device, simply by rolling and manipulating the soap.

Abstract translation: 称为肥皂的新的移动电子设备可以用于以直观，方便和舒适的方式控制肥皂外部或内部的电子设备。 例如，肥皂可以用作输入诸如鼠标的装置的替代物。 肥皂装置可以包括芯部和至少部分地包围芯部的壳体。 核心包括能够跟踪相对于船体运动的跟踪部件。 肥皂输入装置还包括被配置为将信号从跟踪部件发送到计算装置的传输部件，其中它可以控制指示器的位置和在监视器上使用选择器。 所述船体可以是软的和柔性的，所述芯可以绕至少一个轴线自由旋转。 该芯具有使切向施加的压力相对于船体旋转芯的形状。 因此，用户可以简单地通过滚动和操纵肥皂来控制电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070290837A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11471009

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Raman K. Sarin ,  Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Raman K. Sarin ,  Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G01C17/30

Abstract: A mobile device is provided that includes a position determination mechanism, and a data store of locations including positions for each location. The mobile device is configured to determine its own position and, based on the position of the mobile device, which location is preferred. Upon that determination, the mobile device is configured to orient a pointer in the direction of the preferred location such that a user can move in the direction of the pointer and ultimately arrive at the preferred location.

Abstract translation: 提供一种移动设备，其包括位置确定机构和包括每个位置的位置的位置的数据存储。 移动设备被配置为确定其自己的位置，并且基于移动设备的位置优选哪个位置。 在该确定的情况下，移动设备被配置为沿着优选位置的方向定向指针，使得用户可以在指针的方向上移动并且最终到达优选位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070201863A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11363750

申请日：2006-02-28

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Steven Bathiche

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Steven Bathiche

IPC: G03B19/00

CPC classification number: G03B29/00 ,  G03B21/008 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: The subject application relates to a system(s) and/or methodology that facilitate vision-based projection of any image (still or moving) onto any surface. In particular, a front-projected computer vision-based interactive surface system is provided which uses a new commercially available projection technology to obtain a compact, self-contained form factor. The subject configuration addresses installation, calibration, and portability issues that are primary concerns in most vision-based table systems.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及促进将任何图像（静止或移动）到任何表面上的基于视觉的投影的系统和/或方法。 特别地，提供了一种基于前投影计算机视觉的交互式表面系统，其使用新的市售投影技术来获得紧凑的，独立的形状因子。 主题配置解决了大多数基于视觉的表系统中的主要问题的安装，校准和可移植性问题。