公开(公告)号：US20190332840A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16405621

申请日：2019-05-07

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Ravi K. Sharma ,  Tomas Denemark ,  Brett A. Bradley ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Eoin C. Sinclair ,  Vojtech Holub ,  Hugh L. Brunk ,  Trent J. Brundage ,  John F. Stach ,  John D. Lord ,  Joel R. Meyer ,  Tomas Filler ,  Ajith M. Kamath ,  Mark-Andrew Ray Tait ,  Kevin J. Hansonoda ,  Adnan M. Alattar

IPC: G06K7/14

Abstract: The parameters of an optical code are optimized to achieve improved signal robustness, reliability, capacity and/or visual quality. An optimization program can determine spatial density, dot distance, dot size and signal component priority to optimize robustness. An optical code generator employs these parameters to produce an optical code at the desired spatial density and robustness. The optical code is merged into a host image, such as imagery, text and graphics of a package or label, or it may be printed by itself, e.g., on an otherwise blank label or carton. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US10026138B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15425674

申请日：2017-02-06

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Eoin C. Sinclair

IPC: G06T1/00

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, image content is rendered to include a digital watermark pattern at an essentially fixed scale, regardless of the size of screen on which the content is displayed. In one particular embodiment, CSS and JavaScript are responsive to the rendering context (which can include screen size, and/or viewer position) to define the geometry of a watermarked texture block, which is tiled to serve as a background of an HTML-defined page. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US20210019526A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16989163

申请日：2020-08-10

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Eoin C. Sinclair

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04M1/725

Abstract: A camera captures video imagery depicting a digitally-watermarked object. A reference signal in the watermark is used to discern the pose of the object relative to the camera, and this pose is used in affine-transforming and positioning a graphic on the imagery as an augmented reality overlay. Feature points are also discerned from the captured imagery, or recalled from a database indexed by the watermark. As the camera moves relative to the object, the augmented reality overlay tracks the changing object depiction, using these feature points. When feature point-based tracking fails, the watermark is again processed to determine pose, and the overlay presentation is updated accordingly. In another arrangement, feature points are extracted from images of supermarket objects captured by multiple users, and are compiled in a database in association with watermark data identifying the objects—serving as a crowd-sourced repository of feature point data. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US10740613B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-11

申请号：US15955481

申请日：2018-04-17

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Eoin C. Sinclair

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06T3/00

Abstract: A camera captures video imagery depicting a digitally-watermarked object. A reference signal in the watermark is used to discern the pose of the object relative to the camera, and this pose is used in affine-transforming and positioning a graphic on the imagery as an augmented reality overlay. Feature points are also discerned from the captured imagery, or recalled from a database indexed by the watermark. As the camera moves relative to the object, the augmented reality overlay tracks the changing object depiction, using these feature points. When feature point-based tracking fails, the watermark is again processed to determine pose, and the overlay presentation is updated accordingly. In another arrangement, feature points are extracted from images of supermarket objects captured by multiple users, and are compiled in a database in association with watermark data identifying the objects—serving as a crowd-sourced repository of feature point data. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US09484046B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14460719

申请日：2014-08-15

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Edward B. Knudson ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Colin P. Cornaby ,  Eoin C. Sinclair ,  Eliot Rogers

IPC: G10L25/48 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: G10L25/48 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06T1/0064 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72583 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Arrangements involving portable devices (e.g., smartphones and tablet computers) are disclosed. One arrangement enables a content creator to select software with which that creator's content should be rendered—assuring continuity between artistic intention and delivery. Another utilizes a device camera to identify nearby subjects, and take actions based thereon. Others rely on near field chip (RFID) identification of objects, or on identification of audio streams (e.g., music, voice). Some technologies concern improvements to the user interfaces associated with such devices. For example, some arrangements enable discovery of both audio and visual content, without any user requirement to switch modes. Other technologies involve use of these devices in connection with shopping, text entry, and vision-based discovery. Still other improvements are architectural in nature, e.g., relating to evidence-based state machines, and blackboard systems. Yet other technologies concern computational photography. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及便携式设备（例如，智能电话和平板电脑）的安排。 一种安排使得内容创作者可以选择应该呈现创作者内容的软件，从而确保艺术意图与传递之间的连续性。 另一个使用设备相机识别附近的主题，并基于此采取行动。 其他人依靠近场芯片（RFID）识别对象，或者识别音频流（例如，音乐，语音）。 一些技术涉及与这样的设备相关联的用户界面的改进。 例如，一些布置使得能够发现音频和视觉内容，而无需用户切换模式的要求。 其他技术涉及使用这些设备与购物，文本输入和基于视觉的发现相关联。 还有其他改进是建筑性质的，例如涉及基于证据的状态机和黑板系统。 其他技术也涉及计算机摄影。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20160063611A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14597895

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Bruce L. Davis ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Eoin C. Sinclair ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0639 ,  G06F17/30277 ,  G06Q30/0627

Abstract: An illustrative implementation of the technology includes three primary components: a desktop application, a mobile phone application, and connections to retailer inventory and pricing APIs (e.g., for Walmart and/or Best Buy). The experience begins with the consumer going to an online retailer's website (e.g., Amazon) to search for a product. The desktop application automatically searches for product matches using the APIs of affiliated retailers. If matches and near-matches of the product are found, the product name, model, price, and local availability at affiliate locations is shown. With a mobile phone camera-scan of the product page, relevant information is transferred to the consumer's phone. From there, the consumer can interact with the options on the mobile phone to be directed to the nearby brick and mortar store of choice carrying that product at the price they want. Along the way, the retailer can present offers and additional product information directly to the consumer. A great variety of other technologies and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 该技术的说明性实现包括三个主要组件：桌面应用程序，移动电话应用程序以及与零售商库存和定价API（例如，用于沃尔玛和/或百思买）的连接。 经验开始于消费者去网络零售商网站（例如亚马逊）搜索产品。 桌面应用程序使用附属零售商的API自动搜索产品匹配。 如果找到产品的匹配和近似匹配，则会显示联属营销地点的产品名称，型号，价格以及本地可用性。 通过产品页面的手机相机扫描，相关信息将传输到消费者的手机。 从那里，消费者可以与移动电话上的选项进行交互，以便以他们想要的价格携带该产品的附近的实体店。 一路上，零售商可以直接向消费​​者提供优惠和额外的产品信息。 还详细介绍了各种其他技术和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20150278980A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14522150

申请日：2014-10-23

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Eoin C. Sinclair

IPC: G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0064 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  G06T2201/0065

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, image content is rendered to include a digital watermark pattern at an essentially fixed scale, regardless of the size of screen on which the content is displayed. In one particular embodiment, CSS and JavaScript are responsive to the rendering context (which can include screen size, and/or viewer position) to define the geometry of a watermarked texture block, which is tiled to serve as a background of an HTML-defined page. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 在示例性实施例中，图像内容被渲染为包括基本上固定尺度的数字水印图案，而不管显示内容的屏幕的大小。 在一个特定实施例中，CSS和JavaScript响应于渲染上下文（其可以包括屏幕尺寸和/或观看者位置）来定义水印纹理块的几何形状，其被平铺以用作HTML定义的背景 页。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。