Multipoint, virtual control, and force based touch screen applications
    11.
    发明授权
    Multipoint, virtual control, and force based touch screen applications 有权
    多点,虚拟控制和强力触摸屏应用

    公开(公告)号:US07973773B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-05

    申请号:US11980701

    申请日:2007-10-31

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided providing a touch screen having multipoint sensing and/or force based sensing and feedback capability useful in many applications which extend beyond traditional computer applications. The touch screen can be located in many non-traditional locations as well, such as desks, tables, walls, vehicles, and the like. The apparatus may be used by a single user, or multiple users, employing fingers, hands, feet and other body portions, if desired or practical. Related applications for virtual image or physical control applications are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种方法和装置,其提供具有多点感测和/或力的感测和反馈能力的触摸屏,其在许多应用中有用,这些应用超出传统的计算机应用。 触摸屏也可以位于许多非传统位置,例如桌子,桌子,墙壁,车辆等。 如果需要或实用,该装置可以由单个用户或多个用户使用手指,手,脚和其他身体部分使用。 还公开了用于虚拟图像或物理控制应用的相关应用。

    Interactive video based games using objects sensed by TV cameras
    12.
    发明授权
    Interactive video based games using objects sensed by TV cameras 有权
    基于互动视频的游戏,使用电视摄像机感测的对象

    公开(公告)号:US07843429B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-30

    申请号:US11186898

    申请日:2005-07-22

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interactive TV camera based games in which position or orientation of points on a player or of an object held by a player are determined and used to control a video display. Both single camera and stereo camera pair based embodiments are disclosed, preferably using stereo photogrammetry where multi-degree of freedom information is desired. Large video displays, preferably life-size may be used where utmost realism of the game experience is desired.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于基于交互式电视摄像机的游戏的方法和装置,其中确定玩家或玩家持有的对象上的点的位置或取向并用于控制视频显示。 公开了基于单个摄像机和基于立体摄像机的实施例,优选地使用需要多自由度信息的立体摄影测量。 大型视频显示器,优选的是真人大小的可以在需要最大程度上实现游戏体验的地方使用。

    Picture taking method and apparatus
    13.
    发明授权
    Picture taking method and apparatus 有权
    摄影方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07804530B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:US11376158

    申请日:2006-03-16

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Method and apparatus is disclosed to enhance the quality and usefulness of picture taking and other image acquisition for pleasure or business purposes. In a preferred embodiment, stereo photogrammetry is combined with digital image acquisition to acquire or store scenes and poses of interest, and/or to interact with the subject in order to provide data to or from a computer. This data may be utilized to maximize the effectiveness of photographic sessions, particularly digital still photography or cine-photography. A further embodiment discloses associated displays and teaching apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 公开了提高拍摄和其他图像采集的质量和有用性的方法和装置,用于娱乐或商业目的。 在优选实施例中,将立体摄影测量与数字图像采集相结合以获取或存储感兴趣的场景和姿势,和/或与对象交互以向计算机提供数据或从计算机提供数据。 可以利用这些数据来最大限度地提高照相会话的效率,特别是数字静态摄影或电影摄影。 另一实施例公开了相关联的显示和教学装置。

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