公开(公告)号：US07699476B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11524733

申请日：2006-09-20

Applicant: Laurent Denoue ,  Eleanor G. Rieffel ,  Lynn D. Wilcox ,  Jonathan Foote ,  David M. Hilbert ,  Giovanni L. Thione

Inventor： Laurent Denoue ,  Eleanor G. Rieffel ,  Lynn D. Wilcox ,  Jonathan Foote ,  David M. Hilbert ,  Giovanni L. Thione

IPC: G03B21/00

CPC classification number: G03B21/006 ,  G09G3/001 ,  G09G2360/141 ,  G09G2380/02

Abstract: A system for providing a dynamic audio-visual environment using an eSurface situated in a room environment; a projector situated for projecting images onto the eSurface; a camera situated to picture the room environment; a central processor coupled to the eSurface, the projector and the camera. The processor receives pictures from the camera for detecting the location of the eSurface; and controls the projector to aim its projection beam onto the eSurface. The eSurface is a sheet-like surface having the property of accepting optically projected image when powered, and retaining the projected image after the power is turned off.

Abstract translation: 一种使用位于房间环境中的eSurface提供动态视听环境的系统; 用于将图像投影到电子表面上的投影仪; 照相机位于画面的房间环境; 耦合到eSurface，投影机和相机的中央处理器。 处理器从相机接收图像以检测eSurface的位置; 并控制投影机将其投影光束瞄准eSurface。 eSurface是具有在通电时接受光学投影图像的特性的片状表面，并且在电源关闭之后保持投影图像。

公开(公告)号：US20060143567A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11361391

申请日：2006-02-24

Applicant: Patrick Chiu ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Andreas Girgensohn ,  John Boreczky

Inventor： Patrick Chiu ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Andreas Girgensohn ,  John Boreczky

IPC: G06F13/28

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  H04N1/00318 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3267 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: Video recordings of meetings and scanned paper documents are natural digital documents that come out of a meeting. These can be placed on the Internet for easy access, with links generated between them by matching scanned documents to a segment of the video referencing the scanned document. Furthermore, annotations made on the paper documents during the meeting can be extracted and used as indexes to the video. An orthonormal transform, such as a Digital Cosine Transform (DCT) is used to compare scanned documents to video frames.

公开(公告)号：US20060132607A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11013682

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Donald Kimber ,  Kazumasa Murai ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Qiong Liu ,  John Doherty

Inventor： Donald Kimber ,  Kazumasa Murai ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Qiong Liu ,  John Doherty

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04N19/00 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a status of a teleconference by determining an approximate delay time and providing a status signal in view of the determined approximate delay time are provided. An approximate delay time is approximately the amount of time that will elapse before an occurrence occurring at a first time, which is captured into an occurrence signal by a source unit, will be experienced at a second time after the occurrence signal is received by at least one receiving unit.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过确定近似延迟时间并根据确定的近似延迟时间提供状态信号来提供电话会议状态的系统和方法。 近似的延迟时间大约是在首先被接收至少发生信号之后的第二时间经历在源单元捕获到出现信号中的第一次发生之前经过的时间量 一个接收单元。

公开(公告)号：US07015954B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US09370406

申请日：1999-08-09

Applicant: Jonathan Foote ,  Subutai Ahmad ,  John Boreczky

Inventor： Jonathan Foote ,  Subutai Ahmad ,  John Boreczky

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G03B37/04 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T5/006 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N13/128 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N2013/0081 ,  H04N2013/0088

Abstract: A camera array captures plural component images which are combined into a single scene from which “panning” and “zooming” within the scene are performed. In one embodiment, each camera of the array is a fixed digital camera. The images from each camera are warped and blended such that the combined image is seamless with respect to each of the component images. Warping of the digital images is performed via pre-calculated non-dynamic equations that are calculated based on a registration of the camera array. The process of registering each camera in the arrays is performed either manually, by selecting corresponding points or sets of points in two or more images, or automatically, by presenting a source object (laser light source, for example) into a scene being captured by the camera array and registering positions of the source object as it appears in each of the images. The warping equations are calculated based on the registration data and each scene captured by the camera array is warped and combined using the same equations determined therefrom. A scene captured by the camera array is zoomed, or selectively steered to an area of interest. This zooming- or steering, being done in the digital domain is performed nearly instantaneously when compared to cameras with mechanical zoom and steering functions.

Abstract translation: 相机阵列捕获被组合成执行场景中的“平移”和“缩放”的单个场景的多个分量图像。 在一个实施例中，阵列的每个摄像机是固定数字照相机。 来自每个相机的图像被扭曲和混合，使得组合的图像相对于每个分量图像是无缝的。 通过基于相机阵列的配准计算出的预先计算的非动态方程来执行数字图像的翘曲。 通过在两个或更多个图像中选择相应的点或多个点，或者通过将源对象（例如，激光源）例如呈现在被 相机阵列，并且在每个图像中出现源对象的注册位置。 基于注册数据计算翘曲方程，并且使用由其确定的相同方程对由相机阵列捕获的每个场景进行翘曲和组合。 由相机阵列捕获的场景被放大或选择性地导向到感兴趣的区域。 与具有机械变焦和转向功能的相机相比，在数字领域完成的这种变焦或转向几乎立即进行。

公开(公告)号：US06775014B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US09764837

申请日：2001-01-17

Applicant: Jonathan Foote ,  Don Kimber

Inventor： Jonathan Foote ,  Don Kimber

IPC: G01B1114

CPC classification number: G01S11/12 ,  G01S5/16

Abstract: A system is provided for locating a target, such as a person, relative to a projection screen, the system including two infrared light sources for casting separate shadows of the target on a translucent screen, such as those commonly used for back-projection displays. A sensitive video camera with an infrared filter over the lens that blocks all visible light is located behind the screen. This video camera captures a crisp silhouette for each of the shadows of the target. Image processing techniques detect the person's location as well as typical gestures, such as indicating or pointing to an area of the screen. This allows natural interaction with the display, for example, controlling a pointer or cursor on the screen by pointing at the desired area.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于相对于投影屏定位诸如人的目标的系统，所述系统包括用于在诸如通常用于背投显示器的半透明屏幕上的半透明屏幕上投射目标的分离阴影的两个红外光源。 一个敏感的摄像机，透镜上的红外滤光片阻挡所有可见光，位于屏幕后面。 该摄像机捕获目标的每个阴影的清晰剪影。 图像处理技术检测人的位置以及典型的手势，例如指示或指向屏幕的一个区域。 这允许与显示器的自然交互，例如通过指向所需区域来控制屏幕上的指针或光标。

公开(公告)号：US06992702B1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US09391141

申请日：1999-09-07

Applicant: Jonathan Foote ,  Les Nelson ,  John J. Doherty

Inventor： Jonathan Foote ,  Les Nelson ,  John J. Doherty

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06F3/0386 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: Inputs drawn on a control surface or inputs retrieved based on tokens or other objects placed on a control surface are identified and a view of a camera, or a virtual view of a camera or camera array is directed toward a corresponding location in a scene based on the inputs. A panoramic or wide angle view of the scene is displayed on the control surface as a reference for user placement of tokens, drawings, or icons. Camera icons may also be displayed for directing views of specific cameras to specific views identified by any of drag and drop icons, tokens, or other inputs drawn on the control surface. Clipping commands, are sent to a display device along with the wide angle view which is then clipped to a view corresponding to the input and displayed on a display device, broadcasting mechanism, or provided to a recording device.

Abstract translation: 识别在控制表面上绘制的输入或基于放置在控制表面上的标记或其他对象检索的输入，并且基于相机或相机或相机阵列的虚拟视图的视图针对场景中的相应位置，基于 输入。 在控制面上显示场景的全景或广角视图，作为用户放置标记，图纸或图标的参考。 还可以显示照相机图标，用于将特定摄像机的视图引导到由控制表面上绘制的任何拖放图标，令牌或其他输入标识的特定视图。 裁剪命令与广角视图一起发送到显示设备，然后将其剪切到与输入相对应的视图，并显示在显示设备，广播机构上或提供给记录设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050243072A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10833062

申请日：2004-04-28

Applicant: Laurent Denoue ,  Jonathan Foote

Inventor： Laurent Denoue ,  Jonathan Foote

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03546

Abstract: This invention relates to a force-feedback apparatus which includes a stylus that is equipped with an electromagnetic device or a freely rotating ball. The stylus is functionally coupled to a controller which is capable of exerting a magnetic field to the electromagnetic device or to the rotating ball, which results in a force being created between the stylus and a surface. This invention also relates to a method of using a force-feedback stylus including moving a force-feedback stylus over a surface, controlling a force-feedback device via a controller coupled to the force-feedback stylus and applying a force to the force-feedback stylus via the force-feedback device, the force being determined for at least features on the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种力反馈装置，其包括配备有电磁装置或自由旋转的球的触针。 触针在功能上耦合到能够对电磁装置或旋转球施加磁场的控制器，这导致在触针和表面之间产生力。 本发明还涉及一种使用力反馈测针的方法，包括在表面上移动力反馈测针，通过耦合到力反馈测针的控制器来控制力反馈装置并向力反馈施加力 触针通过力反馈装置，该力被确定为表面上的至少特征。

公开(公告)号：US20050123053A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10728777

申请日：2003-12-08

Applicant: Matthew Cooper ,  Jonathan Foote

Inventor： Matthew Cooper ,  Jonathan Foote

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04N7/12

CPC classification number: G11B27/28

Abstract: A stream of ordered information, such as, for example, audio, video and/or text data, can be windowed and parameterized. A similarity between the parameterized and windowed stream of ordered information can be determined, and a probabilistic decomposition or probabilistic matrix factorization, such as non-negative matrix factorization, can be applied to the similarity matrix. The component matrices resulting from the decomposition indicate major components or segments of the ordered information. Excerpts can then be extracted from the stream of ordered information based on the component matrices to generate a summary of the stream of ordered information.

Abstract translation: 可以对有序信息流（例如音频，视频和/或文本数据）进行加窗和参数化。 可以确定有序信息的参数化和窗口流之间的相似性，并且可以将概率分解或概率矩阵分解（例如非负矩阵因式分解）应用于相似矩阵。 由分解产生的分量矩阵表示有序信息的主要组成部分。 然后可以基于分量矩阵从有序信息流中提取摘录，以生成有序信息流的摘要。

公开(公告)号：US20050117910A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10727310

申请日：2003-12-02

Applicant: Jonathan Foote ,  Qiong Liu ,  Matthew Cooper ,  John Boreczky

Inventor： Jonathan Foote ,  Qiong Liu ,  Matthew Cooper ,  John Boreczky

IPC: H04Q9/00 ,  H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/10

CPC classification number: H04B10/1143 ,  H04B10/116

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring media between media source devices and media sink devices are disclosed. Remote control units are used to indicate the media sink and media source devices for transferring media data between these elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了在介质源设备和介质宿设备之间传送介质的方法和系统。 远程控制单元用于指示用于在这些元素之间传送媒体数据的媒体接收器和媒体源设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050097120A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10729915

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: Matthew Cooper ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Andreas Girgensohn

Inventor： Matthew Cooper ,  Jonathan Foote ,  Andreas Girgensohn

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/58

Abstract: Data organizing systems and methods organize a plurality of data files using meta data or other data relating to a plurality of data files by extracting the related data for at least some of the data files, organizing the extracted related data and dividing at least some of the data files into groups based on the extracted related data and an input parameter value.

Abstract translation: 数据组织系统和方法使用元数据或与多个数据文件相关的其他数据来组织多个数据文件，通过提取至少一些数据文件的相关数据，组织提取的相关数据并将至少一些 基于所提取的相关数据和输入参数值将数据文件分组成组。