公开(公告)号：US06567126B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09346201

申请日：1999-07-01

Applicant: David Neil Slatter ,  Malcolm David McKinnon Roe

Inventor： David Neil Slatter ,  Malcolm David McKinnon Roe

IPC: G03B1300

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  G02B7/28 ,  G02B27/0068 ,  G03B5/08 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/217 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/046

Abstract: The present invention relates to the correction of planar focus in an electronic still or video camera. The camera includes: a detector array an objective lens arranged to direct optical radiation from an object plane onto the detector the lens defining an optical axis of the camera and the object plane being at an oblique angle to the optical axis movement device to change the relative orientation of the detector with respect to the lens so that the detector and lens may be moved relatively toward or away from each other along the optical axis and also tilted with respect to each other with at least one degree of freedom and focus detection device connected to the detector to detect when a portion of an image falling on the detector is in focus. The camera also includes a processor device to control the movement device according to the detected focus, the processor device bringing the image into focus on the detector by first changing the relative orientation of the lens and detector until a first portion of the image is in focus, and then holding said first portion in focus whilst continuing to change the relative orientation of the lens and detector until a second portion of the image is also in focus.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电子静态或摄像机中的平面焦点校正。 照相机包括：检测器阵列，物镜，被布置成将来自物平面的光辐射引导到检测器上，所述透镜限定照相机的光轴，并且物平面与光轴运动装置成倾斜的角度，以改变相对 检测器相对于透镜的取向，使得检测器和透镜可以沿着光轴相对移动或相互移动，并且还相对于彼此倾斜，并且至少一个自由度并且焦点检测装置连接到 用于检测落在检测器上的图像的一部分是否被聚焦的检测器。 照相机还包括处理器装置，以根据检测到的焦点来控制移动装置，处理器装置通过首先改变透镜和检测器的相对取向使图像聚焦在检测器上，直到图像的第一部分处于焦点 ，然后将所述第一部分保持在对焦状态，同时继续改变透镜和检测器的相对定向，直到图像的第二部分也被聚焦。

公开(公告)号：US06540415B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09840001

申请日：2000-08-31

Applicant: David Neil Slatter ,  Colin I'Anson

Inventor： David Neil Slatter ,  Colin I'Anson

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03B27/323 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/32 ,  F16M13/022

Abstract: A stand facilitates and supports the use of digital cameras including digital video cameras in performing an equivalent function to a scanner in recording digital images which may be downloaded to a computer. The stand incorporates means for automatically configuring the camera into a mode of operation for document image capture on placing said camera into said stand. Said stand is adjustable in height and includes hinge sections 201 to appropriately position said camera for use in capturing an image of a document.

Abstract translation: 一个支架便于并支持使用包括数字摄像机在内的数字照相机执行与扫描仪等同的功能，以记录可下载到计算机的数字图像。 支架包括用于在将所述相机放入所述支架中时自动将相机配置为用于文档图像捕获的操作模式的装置。 所述支架的高度是可调节的，并且包括铰链部分201，以适当地定位所述相机以用于拍摄文档的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07248294B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US10188993

申请日：2002-07-05

Applicant: David Neil Slatter

Inventor： David Neil Slatter

IPC: H04N5/262

CPC classification number: H04N5/23293 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20104 ,  G06T2207/20132 ,  H04N5/23222

Abstract: A method of automatically selecting regions of interest within an image in response to a selection signal, and panning across an image so as to keep the selected region in view is disclosed, together with an image processing system employing the method.

Abstract translation: 与采用该方法的图像处理系统一起公开了一种响应于选择信号自动选择图像内的感兴趣区域并跨越图像进行平移以保持所选择的区域的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06975360B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US09726395

申请日：2000-12-01

Applicant: David Neil Slatter

Inventor： David Neil Slatter

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/2104 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A digital camera has first and second light sources for sequentially illuminating a document from two different directions in response to the camera being activated. The camera has first and second sensor portions. Only the first and second sensor portions respectively respond to images reflected from the document in response to the first and second sources illuminating the document. Images detected by the first and second sensor portions are combined to remove specular reflection from the document image. In a second embodiment, the camera has three sensor portions.

Abstract translation: 数码相机具有第一和第二光源，用于响应于照相机被激活，从两个不同的方向顺序照射文件。 相机具有第一和第二传感器部分。 只有第一传感器部分和第二传感器部分响应于照亮文档的第一和第二源分别响应于从文档反射的图像。 由第一和第二传感器部分检测到的图像被组合以从文档图像中去除镜面反射。 在第二实施例中，相机具有三个传感器部分。

公开(公告)号：US06922184B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-26

申请号：US10098293

申请日：2002-03-18

Applicant: Richard Anthony Lawrence ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Glenn Peter Hall

Inventor： Richard Anthony Lawrence ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Glenn Peter Hall

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0334 ,  G06F1/163

Abstract: A computing apparatus comprises a processor unit 10 and a foot control unit 13, in addition to a device for presenting information to a user such as a microdisplay. Movement of the foot, which drives operation of a selection element, provides user input to the processor unit. The foot control unit contains a position sensor 27 that detects position relative to a reference unit 26 in the processor unit 10. A stream of relative position data is used to indicate alternative options at the information presentation device. Selection may be carried out by various alternative methods in different embodiments —if the position sensor 27 is also an orientation sensor, this may be by rotation of the foot. This arrangement is particularly suitable for a wearable computing apparatus.

Abstract translation: 除了用于向诸如微显示器的用户呈现信息的设备之外，计算设备还包括处理器单元10和脚踏控制单元13。 驱动选择元件的操作的脚的移动为处理器单元提供用户输入。 脚踏控制单元包含位置传感器27，位置传感器27检测处理器单元10中相对于参考单元26的位置。相对位置数据流用于指示信息呈现装置处的替代选项。 可以通过不同实施例中的各种替代方法进行选择 - 如果位置传感器27也是定向传感器，则这可以是通过脚的旋转。 这种布置特别适用于可穿戴式计算装置。

公开(公告)号：US06847379B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10270315

申请日：2002-10-15

Applicant: David Arthur Grosvenor ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Shane Dickson

Inventor： David Arthur Grosvenor ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Shane Dickson

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/3233 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/2054 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T2207/20016 ,  G06T2207/20104 ,  G06T2207/20132 ,  G06T2207/30201

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system (2) for determining regions of interest in a static digital image for display on a display device, the system comprising a processor (4) configured to compare parts of an image (20, 50) with characteristics at least one region of interest specified by a user (19) and to determine at least one region of interest in an image (20, 50) based at least in part on the degree of similarity between parts of the image and the at least one user-specified region of interest in which the at least one user-specified region of interest is specified from the same image as the image in relation to which the determination is made.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于确定用于在显示设备上显示的静态数字图像中的感兴趣区域的计算机系统（2），该系统包括处理器（4），其被配置为将图像（20,50）的部分与 至少一个由用户（19）指定的兴趣区域，并且至少部分地基于图像的部分与至少一个用户之间的相似程度来确定图像（20,50）中的至少一个兴趣区域 所指定的感兴趣区域，其中从与进行确定的图像相同的图像中指定至少一个用户指定的感兴趣区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120192047A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13013635

申请日：2011-01-25

Applicant: David Neil Slatter ,  Darryl Greig ,  Andrew Hunter

Inventor： David Neil Slatter ,  Darryl Greig ,  Andrew Hunter

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/248 ,  G06F17/211

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for building a complex document. A system can include a memory for storing computer executable instructions and a processing unit for accessing the memory and executing the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions can include a graphical user interface engine to display a target complex document browser and a plurality of source complex document browsers, such that elements and containers contained within a complex document displayed by each of the source complex document browsers are copyable into the target complex document browser in response to user input information to build a new complex document.

Abstract translation: 提供了构建复杂文档的系统和方法。 系统可以包括用于存储计算机可执行指令的存储器和用于访问存储器并执行计算机可执行指令的处理单元。 计算机可执行指令可以包括用于显示目标复杂文档浏览器和多个源复杂文档浏览器的图形用户界面引擎，使得包含在由每个源复合文档浏览器显示的复杂文档内的元素和容器可复制到 针对复杂文档浏览器响应用户输入信息构建新的复杂文档。

公开(公告)号：US20120098994A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13380030

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: Stephen Philip Cheatle ,  David Neil Slatter

Inventor： Stephen Philip Cheatle ,  David Neil Slatter

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  H04N5/228 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/772 ,  G06K2009/2045 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00196

Abstract: A system for arranging a number of images into a compilation of images a metadata derivation unit (230) configured to derive metadata from the images based on the content of the images, and an image arranging unit (240) configured to arrange the images into a compilation of images based on the metadata derived from the images. A method for arranging a number of images into a compilation of images is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将多个图像布置成图像汇编的系统，所述系统被配置为基于所述图像的内容从所述图像中导出元数据的元数据导出单元（230），以及图像排列单元（240），被配置为将图像排列成 基于从图像导出的元数据来编译图像。 还提供了一种用于将多个图像布置成图像的汇编的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07746217B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US10573444

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: David Neil Slatter ,  James Thomas Edward McDonnell

Inventor： David Neil Slatter ,  James Thomas Edward McDonnell

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G06K17/0022 ,  G06K2017/008

Abstract: The reading of data from a memory tag to another device, using a memory tag reader, is described. The other device has an active portion which can detect the presence and position of the memory tag reader when brought adjacent to it. The memory tag reader is brought adjacent to the memory tag and data uploaded into the memory tag reader. The memory tag reader is moved adjacent to the active portion of the other device into a position which identifies the location to which the data is to be transferred. The data is then downloaded into that location in the other device. A similar process is described for downloading data from the other device to the memory tag. Apparatus appropriate to carry out each stage of these processes is described.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用存储器标签读取器将数据从存储器标签读取到另一个设备。 另一个设备具有一个活动部分，当与其相邻时，可以检测存储器标签读取器的存在和位置。 存储器标签读取器与存储器标签相邻，并将数据上传到存储器标签读取器中。 存储器标签读取器被移动到与另一个设备的有效部分相邻的位置，该位置标识数据要被传送到的位置。 然后将数据下载到另一个设备中的该位置。 描述了将数据从其他设备下载到存储器标签的类似过程。 描述适用于执行这些处理的每个阶段的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07365771B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10107803

申请日：2002-03-28

Applicant: Richard Oliver Kahn ,  Stephen Philip Cheatle ,  David Arthur Grosvenor ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Andrew Arthur Hunter

Inventor： Richard Oliver Kahn ,  Stephen Philip Cheatle ,  David Arthur Grosvenor ,  David Neil Slatter ,  Andrew Arthur Hunter

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/332 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/74 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2209/047

Abstract: A digital camera derives an infrared and visible signals from IR and visible sensors. The sensor fields of view overlap or share a common field of view. An analyzer of the IR signal provides the location of and information from an active or passive IR target. The analyzer responds to the location and information signals for visible image composition control (pan/tilt/zoom/timing) and selection of visible image pictures for storage to provide ancillary information, such as personal details of a target wearer. The visible and infrared image signals are combined to correct for sensitivity of the visible and/or IR sensors to IR and visible wavelengths, respectively.

Abstract translation: 数码相机从红外和可见光传感器获得红外线和可见光信号。 传感器视场重叠或共享一个共同的视野。 IR信号分析仪提供主动或被动IR目标的位置和信息。 分析仪响应可见图像构图控制（平移/倾斜/缩放/定时）的位置和信息信号以及用于存储的可见图像图像的选择，以提供辅助信息，例如目标佩戴者的个人细节。 组合可见光和红外图像信号，以将可见光和/或红外传感器的灵敏度分别校正为IR和可见光波长。