公开(公告)号：US20110205155A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12960759

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Bo Li ,  Gordon MacDonald ,  Brody Radford ,  Brendon Port ,  Hubert Jetschko ,  Rui Zhang ,  Francois Goffinet

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Bo Li ,  Gordon MacDonald ,  Brody Radford ,  Brendon Port ,  Hubert Jetschko ,  Rui Zhang ,  Francois Goffinet

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A computing device, such as a desktop, laptop, tablet computer, a mobile device, or a computing device integrated into another device (e.g., an entertainment device for gaming, a television, an appliance, kiosk, vehicle, tool, etc.) is configured to determine user input commands from the location and/or movement of one or more objects in a space. The object(s) can be imaged using one or more optical sensors and the resulting position data can be interpreted in any number of ways to determine a command. An interactive volume can be defined and adjusted so that the same movement at different locations within the volume may result in different corresponding movement of a cursor or other interpretations of input.

Abstract translation: 诸如桌面，膝上型计算机，平板电脑，移动设备或集成到另一设备（例如，用于游戏的娱乐设备，电视，设备，信息亭，车辆，工具等）中的计算设备的计算设备， 被配置为从空间中的一个或多个对象的位置和/或移动来确定用户输入命令。 可以使用一个或多个光学传感器成像对象，并且可以以任何数量的方式解释所得到的位置数据以确定命令。 可以定义和调整交互式音量，使得音量内不同位置的相同移动可能导致光标的不同对应移动或其他输入解释。

公开(公告)号：US20110205151A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12961199

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Bo Li ,  Gordon MacDonald ,  Brody Radford ,  Brendon Port ,  Hubert Jetschko ,  Rui Zhang ,  Francois Goffinet

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Bo Li ,  Gordon MacDonald ,  Brody Radford ,  Brendon Port ,  Hubert Jetschko ,  Rui Zhang ,  Francois Goffinet

IPC: G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A computing device, such as a desktop, laptop, tablet computer, a mobile device, or a computing device integrated into another device (e.g., an entertainment device for gaming, a television, an appliance, kiosk, vehicle, tool, etc.) is configured to determine user input commands from the location and/or movement of one or more objects in a space. The object(s) can be imaged using one or more optical sensors and the resulting position data can be interpreted in any number of ways to determine a command, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional movements with or without touch.

Abstract translation: 诸如桌面，膝上型计算机，平板电脑，移动设备或集成到另一设备（例如，用于游戏的娱乐设备，电视，设备，信息亭，车辆，工具等）中的计算设备的计算设备， 被配置为从空间中的一个或多个对象的位置和/或移动来确定用户输入命令。 可以使用一个或多个光学传感器对对象进行成像，并且可以以任何数量的方式解释所得到的位置数据以确定包括具有或不具有触摸的二维和三维移动的命令。

公开(公告)号：US07932899B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12873466

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A position detection system includes at least two optical units configured to image a space, a memory, and a processing device interfaced to the memory and the optical units. The processing device is configured to access image data from the first and second optical units and use this data to determine at least one of a current first position and a current second position representing touch points on a display. The processing device can define a polygon having at least four sides based the current first and current second positions and can access the memory to store and retrieve the polygon. If the processing device can determine only one of the current first position or the current second position based on the accessed image data, the processing device can use the previously defined polygon to estimate the other position that was not determined using the accessed image data.

Abstract translation: 位置检测系统包括至少两个配置成对空间进行成像的光学单元，存储器和与存储器和光学单元接口的处理设备。 处理装置被配置为从第一和第二光学单元访问图像数据，并且使用该数据来确定表示显示器上的触摸点的当前第一位置和当前第二位置中的至少一个。 处理装置可以基于当前第一和当前第二位置来定义具有至少四边的多边形，并且可以访问存储器以存储和检索多边形。 如果处理设备可以基于所访问的图像数据仅确定当前第一位置或当前第二位置中的一个，则处理设备可以使用先前定义的多边形来估计未使用所访问的图像数据确定的另一位置。

公开(公告)号：US10830919B1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16171060

申请日：2018-10-25

Applicant: Stewart Thomas Taylor ,  John David Newton

Inventor： Stewart Thomas Taylor ,  John David Newton

IPC: G01V3/30 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: A method of mapping subsurface fracture geometry below a surface of the ground includes two independently powered systems, namely a plurality of sensors distributed through a hole in the subsurface and a downhole tool to facilitate reception and transmission of signal data from the plurality of sensors. The sensors are distributed into fissures within formations that have been hydraulically fractured. The sensors send signal data to the downhole tool for transmission to a unit on the surface. The signal data permits for the mapping of the fissures within the fractured formations.

公开(公告)号：US20110176082A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US13008678

申请日：2011-01-18

Applicant: Matthew Allard ,  John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

Inventor： Matthew Allard ,  John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

IPC: G02F1/1333 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K7/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F2001/133328 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical touch system can comprise an elongated member defining a top face extending in a plane. A first mounting portion extends perpendicular to a first end of the elongated member and a second mounting portion extends perpendicular a second end. The elongated member defines a first side face perpendicular to a top face and each mounting portion defines a second side face perpendicular to the top face. The mounting assembly is directly mounted to a panel with the top face of the elongated member overlaying at least a portion of the front face of the panel, the first side face overlaying at least a portion of the top edge, the top face of each mounting portion overlaying at least a portion of the front face along the side edges, and each second side face overlaying at least a portion of a respective side edge.

Abstract translation: 用于光学触摸系统的安装组件可以包括限定在平面中延伸的顶面的细长构件。 第一安装部分垂直于细长构件的第一端延伸，第二安装部分垂直于第二端延伸。 细长构件限定垂直于顶面的第一侧面，并且每个安装部分限定垂直于顶面的第二侧面。 安装组件直接安装到面板上，细长构件的顶面覆盖面板的前表面的至少一部分，第一侧面覆盖顶部边缘的至少一部分，每个安装件的顶面 沿着侧边缘覆盖前表面的至少一部分的部分，以及覆盖相应侧边缘的至少一部分的每个第二侧面。

公开(公告)号：US20100207911A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12709803

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: John David Newton

Inventor： John David Newton

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428

Abstract: A coordinate detection system can comprise a display screen, a touch surface corresponding the top of the display screen or a material positioned above the screen and defining a touch area, at least one camera outside the touch area and configured to capture an image of space above the touch surface, and a processor executing program code to identify whether an object interferes with the light from the light source projected through the touch surface based on the image captured by the at least one camera. The processor can be configured to carry out a calibration routine utilizing a single touch point in order to determine a plane corresponding to the touch surface by using mirror images of the features adjacent the touch surface, images of the features, and/or based on the touch point and a normal to the reflective plane defined by an image of the object and its mirror image.

Abstract translation: 坐标检测系统可以包括显示屏幕，对应于显示屏幕的顶部的触摸表面或位于屏幕上方并定义触摸区域的材料，触摸区域外的至少一个照相机，并且被配置为捕获上方的空间图像 所述触摸表面以及处理器执行程序代码，以基于由所述至少一个照相机捕获的图像来识别对象是否干扰通过所述触摸表面投射的光源的光。 处理器可以被配置为执行使用单个触摸点的校准例程，以便通过使用与触摸表面相邻的特征的图像，特征的图像和/或基于图像的特征来确定与触摸表面相对应的平面 触摸点和由对象及其镜像的图像定义的反射平面的法线。

公开(公告)号：US20100103143A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12582092

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/145

Abstract: A touch screen which uses light sources at one or more edges of the screen which directs light across the surface of the screen and at least two cameras having electronic outputs located at the periphery of the screen to receive light from said light sources. A processor receives the outputs of said cameras and employs triangulation techniques to determine the location of an object proximate to said screen. Detecting the presence of an object includes detecting at the cameras the presence or absence of direct light due to the object, using a screen surface as a mirror and detecting at the cameras the presence or absence of reflected light due to an object. The light sources may be modulated to provide a frequency band in the output of the cameras.

公开(公告)号：US20100097353A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12580409

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: John David Newton

Inventor： John David Newton

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/145

Abstract: A touch screen which uses light sources at one or more edges of the screen which directs light across the surface of the screen and at least two cameras having electronic outputs located at the periphery of the screen to receive light from said light sources. A processor receives the outputs of said cameras and employs triangulation techniques to determine the location of an object proximate to said screen. Detecting the presence of an object includes detecting at the cameras the presence or absence of direct light due to the object, using a screen surface as a mirror and detecting at the cameras the presence or absence of reflected light due to an object. The light sources may be modulated to provide a frequency band in the output of the cameras.

Abstract translation: 触摸屏，其在屏幕的一个或多个边缘处使用光源，其引导光穿过屏幕的表面;以及至少两个相机，具有位于屏幕周边的电子输出，以接收来自所述光源的光。 处理器接收所述摄像机的输出，并采用三角测量技术来确定靠近所述屏幕的物体的位置。 检测对象的存在包括在相机处检测由于对象而导致的直接光的存在或不存在，使用屏幕表面作为镜子，并在相机处检测由于对象而导致的反射光的存在或不存在。 可以调制光源以在相机的输出中提供频带。

公开(公告)号：US20100045629A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12613956

申请日：2009-11-06

Applicant: John David Newton

Inventor： John David Newton

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: An optical touch detection system may rely on triangulating points in a touch area based on the direction of shadows cast by an object interrupting light in the touch area. When two interruptions occur simultaneously, ghost points and true touch points triangulated from the shadows can be distinguished from one another without resort to additional light detectors. In some embodiments, a distance from a touch point to a single light detector can be determined or estimated based on a change in the length of a shadow detected by a light detector when multiple light sources are used. Based on the distance, the true touch points can be identified by comparing the distance as determined from shadow extension to a distance calculated from the triangulated location of the touch points.

Abstract translation: 光学触摸检测系统可以依靠在触摸区域中遮光的物体投射的阴影的方向依赖于触摸区域中的三角点。 当同时发生两个中断时，从阴影三角测量的鬼点和真实触摸点可以彼此区分，而不需要额外的光检测器。 在一些实施例中，可以基于当使用多个光源时由光检测器检测的阴影的长度的变化来确定或估计从触摸点到单个光检测器的距离。 根据距离，可以通过将从阴影扩展确定的距离与从触摸点的三角形位置计算出的距离进行比较来识别真实的触摸点。

公开(公告)号：US08508508B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12709803

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: John David Newton

Inventor： John David Newton

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428

Abstract: A coordinate detection system can comprise a display screen, a touch surface corresponding the top of the display screen or a material positioned above the screen and defining a touch area, at least one camera outside the touch area and configured to capture an image of space above the touch surface, and a processor executing program code to identify whether an object interferes with the light from the light source projected through the touch surface based on the image captured by the at least one camera. The processor can be configured to carry out a calibration routine utilizing a single touch point in order to determine a plane corresponding to the touch surface by using mirror images of the features adjacent the touch surface, images of the features, and/or based on the touch point and a normal to the reflective plane defined by an image of the object and its mirror image.

Abstract translation: 坐标检测系统可以包括显示屏幕，对应于显示屏幕的顶部的触摸表面或位于屏幕上方并定义触摸区域的材料，触摸区域外的至少一个照相机，并且被配置为捕获上方的空间图像 所述触摸表面以及处理器执行程序代码，以基于由所述至少一个照相机捕获的图像来识别对象是否干扰通过所述触摸表面投射的光源的光。 处理器可以被配置为执行使用单个触摸点的校准例程，以便通过使用与触摸表面相邻的特征的图像，特征的图像和/或基于图像的特征来确定与触摸表面相对应的平面 触摸点和由对象及其镜像的图像定义的反射平面的法线。