公开(公告)号：US08847888B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US11959449

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: David Bohn

Inventor： David Bohn

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: Various embodiments of optical mice are disclosed that facilitate off-surface detection while also providing high-contrast images of a tracking surface. In one embodiment, an optical mouse comprises a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength in or near a blue region of a visible light spectrum toward a tracking surface, an image sensor, and an optical band pass filter configured to pass the light having the wavelength in or near the blue region of the visible light spectrum emitted by the light source while filtering red and infrared wavelengths. Further, the mouse also comprises a controller configured to receive image data from the image sensor and to identify a tracking feature in the image data. The band pass filter prevents ambient light in the filtered wavelengths from reaching the image sensor, and thereby facilitates off-surface detection, while the blue color of the incident light and band pass filter provides a high-contrast image for motion tracking.

Abstract translation: 公开了光学鼠标的各种实施例，其有助于表面外检测，同时还提供跟踪表面的高对比度图像。 在一个实施例中，光学鼠标包括被配置为发射具有可见光谱的蓝色区域中或其附近的波长朝向跟踪表面的光的光源，图像传感器和光学带通滤波器，其被配置为使具有 在光源发射的可见光光谱的蓝色区域或附近的波长，同时滤除红色和红外波长。 此外，鼠标还包括被配置为从图像传感器接收图像数据并且识别图像数据中的跟踪特征的控制器。 带通滤波器防止滤波的波长中的环境光到达图像传感器，从而有助于表面外检测，而入射光和带通滤波器的蓝色提供用于运动跟踪的高对比度图像。

公开(公告)号：US08844811B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13734567

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: April Elizabeth Rogers ,  David Bohn

Inventor： April Elizabeth Rogers ,  David Bohn

IPC: G06K5/00 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00174 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00904

Abstract: A system and method for opening locks, primarily door locks like the locks on hotel room doors using a handheld mobile device and a QR code. A mobile user can be provided with a QR code either via email or from a mobile phone application (App.). The QRC will be their room key. The handheld mobile device will display the QRC on its display. A QRC scanner is connected to the door lock through a processor that can decode the QRC. The processor sends a command to the door lock to open when the proper QRC is decoded.

Abstract translation: 一种用于打开锁的系统和方法，主要是使用手持式移动设备和QR码的门锁，如门厅门上的锁。 移动用户可以通过电子邮件或从移动电话应用程序（应用程序）获得QR码。 QRC将是他们的房间钥匙。 手持移动设备将在其显示屏上显示QRC。 QRC扫描仪通过可解码QRC的处理器与门锁连接。 当适当的QRC被解码时，处理器向门锁发送命令以打开。

公开(公告)号：US20060284830A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11157725

申请日：2005-06-21

Applicant: Glen Larsen ,  Thomas Oliver ,  David Bohn ,  Steven Bathiche ,  Ceasar De Leon

Inventor： Glen Larsen ,  Thomas Oliver ,  David Bohn ,  Steven Bathiche ,  Ceasar De Leon

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: A peripheral input device having a body configured to be stored within a housing of a computer device is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a wireless input device is configured to be recharged within the housing. Further aspects of the invention relate to an input device configured to operatively connect to underutilized ports of a computer system. In one embodiment, the input device operatively connects to a PCMCIA port of a computer. Yet further aspects of the invention relate to an input device having an expandable body, wherein the body may be configured to have an increased surface area upon expansion of the body.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有被配置为存储在计算机设备的壳体内的主体的外围输入设备。 在至少一个实施例中，无线输入设备被配置为在壳体内再充电。 本发明的其它方面涉及被配置为可操作地连接到计算机系统的未充分利用的端口的输入装置。 在一个实施例中，输入设备可操作地连接到计算机的PCMCIA端口。 本发明的另外的方面涉及一种具有可膨胀体的输入装置，其中所述主体可被配置为在所述身体膨胀时具有增加的表面积。

公开(公告)号：US20050270271A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11193446

申请日：2005-08-01

Applicant: David Bohn

Inventor： David Bohn

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A scroll wheel assembly for computer input device having a housing. The scroll wheel assembly includes a housing and an engagable scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is rotatable with a shaft to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scroll wheel is laterally tiltable relative to the housing and the shaft. A sensor is preferably positioned within the housing for sensing tilting of the rotatable member. In response to sensed tilting movement of the rotatable member, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有壳体的计算机输入装置的滚轮组件。 滚轮组件包括壳体和可接合的滚轮。 滚轮可以用轴旋转以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 滚轮相对于壳体和轴可横向倾斜。 传感器优选地定位在壳体内以便感测可旋转构件的倾斜。 响应于感测到的可旋转构件的倾斜运动，图像水平地滚动，优选地在横向移动的方向上。 具有可旋转构件的计算机输入装置可以采用键盘，鼠标，轨迹球装置或另一类型的计算机输入装置的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20050117130A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10722596

申请日：2003-11-28

Applicant: David Bohn ,  Thomas Oliver ,  Rajeev Badyal

Inventor： David Bohn ,  Thomas Oliver ,  Rajeev Badyal

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G09F19/18 ,  G03B21/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G09F19/18

Abstract: A computer input device, such as an electronic mouse, having an optical projection system. The optical projection system is configured to project an image onto a housing wall surface, which may be on a side, top, or rear of the device. In one arrangement the optical projection system includes a light source, an image forming light blocker and optics. The optics may be collimating or non-collimating. In another arrangement the optical projection system may include an active LED matrix display. This system enables a use to personalize and/or customize his or her computer input device. Additionally, it permits the device to serve desirable notification functions if one or more of various events have occurred in a computer application being run on the computer. An example of event for notification includes the receipt of a message in a communications program such as an e-mail message.

Abstract translation: 具有光学投影系统的计算机输入装置，例如电子鼠标。 光学投影系统被配置为将图像投影到可以位于装置的侧面，顶部或后部的壳体壁表面上。 在一种布置中，光学投影系统包括光源，成像光阻挡器和光学器件。 光学器件可以是准直的或非准直的。 在另一种布置中，光学投影系统可以包括有源LED矩阵显示器。 该系统使得能够个性化和/或定制他或她的计算机输入设备。 此外，如果在计算机上运行的计算机应用程序中发生了各种事件中的一个或多个，则允许设备提供期望的通知功能。 用于通知的事件的示例包括在诸如电子邮件消息的通信程序中接收到消息。

公开(公告)号：US20050052713A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10634973

申请日：2003-08-05

Applicant: Kurt Spears ,  David Bohn ,  John Thelen

Inventor： Kurt Spears ,  David Bohn ,  John Thelen

IPC: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/2034 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/203

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an image capture device comprises a first scanning module operable to scan a first side of an object and a second scanning module operable to scan a second side of the object, the first and second scanning modules translatable along their respective displacement paths.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，图像捕获装置包括可操作以扫描物体的第一侧的第一扫描模块和可操作以扫描物体的第二侧的第二扫描模块，第一和第二扫描模块可平移 沿其各自的位移路径。

公开(公告)号：US20090160773A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11960755

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: David Bohn ,  Mark DePue

Inventor： David Bohn ,  Mark DePue

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: Various embodiments of optical mice are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength in or near a blue region of a visible light spectrum toward a tracking surface at an oblique angle to the tracking surface, an image sensor positioned to detect non-specular reflection of the light from the tracking surface, and one or more lenses configured to form a focused image of the tracking surface on the image sensor at the wavelength in or near the blue region of the visible light spectrum emitted by the light source. Further, the optical mouse comprises a controller configured to receive image data from the image sensor and to identify a tracking feature in the image data.

Abstract translation: 公开了光学鼠标的各种实施例。 一个实施例包括被配置为发射具有与可见光谱的蓝色区域中或其附近的波长相对于跟踪表面倾斜的跟踪表面的光的光源，定位成检测光的非镜面反射的图像传感器 以及一个或多个透镜，被配置为在由光源发射的可见光光谱的蓝色区域中或附近的波长处形成图像传感器上的跟踪表面的聚焦图像。 此外，光学鼠标包括被配置为从图像传感器接收图像数据并且识别图像数据中的跟踪特征的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20090160772A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11960748

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Mark DePue ,  David Bohn

Inventor： Mark DePue ,  David Bohn

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: Embodiments of diffuse optics in an optical mouse are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical mouse comprises a light source configured to emit light toward a tracking surface, an image sensor, an optical diffuser disposed optically upstream of the tracking surface and configured to diffuse light from the light source that illuminates the tracking surface, and a controller configured to receive image data from the image sensor and to identify a tracking feature in the image data.

Abstract translation: 公开了光学鼠标中的漫射光学器件的实施例。 在一个实施例中，光学鼠标包括被配置为向跟踪表面发射光的光源，图像传感器，光学扩散器，其设置在跟踪表面的光上游，并且被配置为漫射来自照亮跟踪表面的光源的光;以及 控制器，被配置为从图像传感器接收图像数据并识别图像数据中的跟踪特征。

公开(公告)号：US20070296699A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11426048

申请日：2006-06-23

Applicant: David Bohn ,  Krishna Darbha ,  Jim Marshall ,  Brian L. Hastings

Inventor： David Bohn ,  Krishna Darbha ,  Jim Marshall ,  Brian L. Hastings

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317

Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting a light source in a pointing device such as a mouse. The selection of the light source may be based on attributes of a received image, which are in turn based on reflected light received at the pointing device from the tracking surface. Because the attributes of the receive image are related to characteristics of the tracking surface over which the pointing device is moved, an illumination source appropriate for a particular surface type can be chosen.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在诸如鼠标的指示设备中选择光源的系统和方法。 光源的选择可以基于接收到的图像的属性，其依次基于在跟踪表面处在指向设备处接收的反射光。 由于接收图像的属性与指示装置所在的跟踪表面的特征相关，所以可以选择适合于特定表面类型的照明源。

公开(公告)号：US20070002020A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11168486

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Craig Ranta ,  David Bohn ,  John Lutian ,  Victor Drake

Inventor： Craig Ranta ,  David Bohn ,  John Lutian ,  Victor Drake

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0383

Abstract: An optical mouse includes a housing, a remote sensing unit and an optical coupling. The remote sensing unit may include a sensor and the optical coupling may be a fiber optic cable and may connect the housing to the remote sensing unit. The fiber optic cable may also be transparent. Mechanical elements of the optical mouse, such as switches or scroll wheels may also be located within the housing of the device.

Abstract translation: 光学鼠标包括壳体，遥感单元和光耦合器。 遥感单元可以包括传感器，并且光耦合器可以是光纤电缆，并且可以将外壳连接到遥感单元。 光纤电缆也可以是透明的。 光学鼠标的机械元件，例如开关或滚轮也可以位于设备的壳体内。