公开(公告)号：US10762812B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US16104265

申请日：2018-08-17

Applicant: ProVision Interactive Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Curt Thornton

IPC: G09G3/00 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A system and method for projecting a holographic image of an object, the system preferably comprising a mobile or smart phone having a power supply source; a central processing unit; software provided by the smart phone for transforming a two dimensional image to project an untethered or seemingly suspended holographic image, the smart phone preferably providing the light source and a holographic, table top projection device having a display window configured to permit the holographic image to be projected therethrough and into space adjacent to the table top device, wherein the optical elements for enabling the holographic projection, namely, a spherical mirror, a circular polarizer, and a beam splitter are housed in the table top device and the same is provided with a slot or pocket configured to hold and maintain the smart phone in mechanical and electronic connection to the table top device.

公开(公告)号：USD820824S1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US29608502

申请日：2017-06-22

Applicant: ProVision Interactive Technologies, Inc.

Designer： Curt Thornton

公开(公告)号：USD788098S1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US29565861

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: ProVision Interactive Technologies, Inc.

Designer： Curt Thornton ,  Jeff Vrachan

公开(公告)号：US08279268B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US11843115

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Vrachan ,  Curtis L. Thornton

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Vrachan ,  Curtis L. Thornton

IPC: H04N13/04

CPC classification number: B29D11/00596 ,  G02B27/2292

Abstract: An aerial projection system and method having a housing for positioning low cost optical elements capable of generating a three dimensional aerial images at video rates without reflected artifacts or visible display of the display screen. A method for generating the display images is based on a set of rules that eliminate boundary transgressions and maximizes the illusion of a three dimensional aerial image. An optional second display is a transparent imaging panel that acts selectively as a light valve, as a display platform for special effects or for providing the appearance of linear motion towards or away from the observer. The aerial projection system includes a plastic spherical mirror having a plastic part of at least the following descriptions: mirror surface of sufficient sphericity supported by wall structures, of a plastic material formulation, excellent optical grade finish, has a reflective metal coating and a protective overcoat.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用于定位低成本光学元件的壳体的空中投影系统和方法，所述低成本光学元件能够以视频速率产生三维空间图像，而没有反射的伪像或显示屏幕的可见显示。 用于产生显示图像的方法基于消除边界越过并使三维航空图像的错觉最大化的一组规则。 可选的第二显示器是透明成像面板，其选择性地作为光阀作用，作为用于特殊效果的显示平台或用于向观察者或远离观察者提供直线运动的外观。 空中投影系统包括塑料球面镜，其具有至少以下描述的塑料部分：由壁结构支撑的足够球形的镜面，塑料材料制剂，优异的光学级光洁度，具有反射金属涂层和保护性外套 。

公开(公告)号：US20110279366A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13189878

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Andrew H. Lohbihler

Inventor： Andrew H. Lohbihler

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F15/00 ,  H04L17/02

CPC classification number: G01S11/06 ,  G01S5/0247 ,  G01S5/163 ,  G01S5/186 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S11/14 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ranging finding of signal transmitting devices is provided. The method of signal reception is digitally based only and does not require receivers that are analog measurement devices. Ranging can be achieved using a single pulse emitting device operating in range spaced relation with a minimum of a single signal transmitter and a single digital receiver and processing circuitry. In general a plurality of transmitting pulsed emitters may be ranged and positioned virtually simultaneously in 3-dimensions (XYZ coordinates) using a configuration of a plurality of digital receivers arranged in any fixed 3-dimensional configuration. Applications may involve at least one single transmitter to receiver design to determine range, or at least one transmitted reflecting signal off from an object to determine range.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于信号发送装置的测距的方法和装置。 信号接收的方法仅以数字为基础，不需要作为模拟测量装置的接收机。 可以使用与最小单个信号发射器和单个数字接收器和处理电路的间隔距离工作的单个脉冲发射装置来实现测距。 通常，使用以任何固定的三维配置布置的多个数字接收机的配置，多个发射脉冲发射器的范围可以以三维（XYZ坐标）实际上同时定位。 应用可以包括至少一个单个发射机到接收机设计以确定距离对象的距离或至少一个发送的反射信号以确定范围。

公开(公告)号：US07881822B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11059575

申请日：2005-02-16

Applicant: Curtis L. Thornton ,  Jeffery L. Vrachan ,  Robert Ostrander

Inventor： Curtis L. Thornton ,  Jeffery L. Vrachan ,  Robert Ostrander

IPC: G01F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F9/026 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/16

Abstract: A system and method for selling and/or dispensing consumer products from a vending or transactional-based machine is disclosed. The vending or transactional-based machine comprises an aerial display device that displays an aerial image designed to attract the attention of potential consumers and sell advertising, special promotions or certain products. Once a consumer begins to interact with the vending machine, demographic data is collected or correlated with the product purchased or dispensed. The consumer can initiate and conclude a purchase by merely pointing at the desired product. A mechanism is provided that accepts payment by currency, credit card or electronically.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从售货或基于交易的机器销售和/或分发消费品的系统和方法。 基于售货或交易的机器包括空中显示装置，其显示旨在吸引潜在消费者的注意并销售广告，特别促销或某些产品的空中图像。 一旦消费者开始与自动售货机进行交互，收集人口统计数据或与购买或分发的产品相关联。 消费者可以通过仅仅指向所需产品来启动并完成购买。 提供一种接受货币，信用卡或电子支付的机制。

公开(公告)号：US20090109404A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12259013

申请日：2008-10-27

Applicant: CURTIS L. THORNTON

Inventor： CURTIS L. THORNTON

IPC: G03B21/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/2292 ,  G03B21/10 ,  G03B21/28 ,  H04N9/3147 ,  H04N9/3179 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/363 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/388

Abstract: An aerial image projection device capable of generating an aerial image projection that is a combination of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional video images includes a housing containing the following: a first and a second video display device, a beam splitter, a spherical mirror and a polarizer. The first and the second video display devices, the beam splitter, the spherical mirror and the polarizer are optically aligned so that video images generated by the first and the second video display devices are projected by the spherical mirror as the aerial image projection. The first and the second video display devices include high bright superblack liquid crystal displays, and a polarizer is optically aligned so that images of a viewer are not reflected by and thereby projected from the spherical mirror.

Abstract translation: 能够产生作为二维和/或三维视频图像的组合的空间图像投影的空间图像投影装置包括：包含以下的壳体：第一和第二视频显示装置，分束器，球形 镜子和偏光片。 第一和第二视频显示设备，分束器，球面镜和偏振器被光学对准，使得由第一和第二视频显示设备产生的视频图像由球面镜投影为空中图像投影。 第一和第二视频显示装置包括高亮度超黑液晶显示器，并且偏振器被光学对准，使得观看者的图像不会从球面镜反射并从而从球面镜投影。

公开(公告)号：US20080049189A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11843125

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Vrachan ,  Curtis L. Thornton

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Vrachan ,  Curtis L. Thornton

IPC: G03B21/28

CPC classification number: B29D11/00596 ,  G02B27/2292

Abstract: An apparatus for producing aerial images is disclosed employing a combination of plastic spherical mirrors, beamsplitter polarizing filters, and light sources. An object to be displayed is illuminated, and its image is partially reflected by the beamsplitter to a focusing mirror and reflected to an aerial position. A polarizer prevents ambient lights or images from degrading or interfering with the aerial images. A clock radio, a personal television display counter, as well as animated mannequin versions are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造航空图像的装置，其采用塑料球面镜，分束器偏振滤光器和光源的组合。 要显示的物体被照亮，并且其图像被分束器部分地反射到聚焦镜并被反射到空中位置。 偏光镜防止环境光或图像降解或干扰航空图像。 公开了一种时钟收音机，个人电视显示柜台以及动画人体模型。

公开(公告)号：US20070285791A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11843144

申请日：2007-08-22

Applicant: Jeffrey Vrachan ,  Curtis Thornton

Inventor： Jeffrey Vrachan ,  Curtis Thornton

IPC: G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G02B5/10 ,  G02B27/2292

Abstract: An aerial display system comprising inexpensive optical elements and a highly brightened LCD display or similar video image display types provides floating images in an expensive enclosure. In the aerial display system, either an anti-reflective acrylic plastic layer or a circular polarizer is disposed proximate and parallel to a beam splitter so that the focal point of the floating image is proximate to the plastic layer or polarizer. This image position yields both a wider filed of view and wider perceived field of view. The aerial projection system includes a plastic spherical mirror of low cost, which includes a plastic part of at least the following descriptions: mirror surface supported by wall structures of sufficient sphericity, of a plastic material formulation, having excellent optical grade finish, a reflective metal coating, and a protective overcoat.

Abstract translation: 包括廉价光学元件和高亮度LCD显示器或类似视频图像显示类型的空中显示系统在昂贵的外壳中提供浮动图像。 在空中显示系统中，防反射丙烯酸塑料层或圆形偏振器被布置成靠近并平行于分束器，使得浮动图像的焦点靠近塑料层或偏振器。 这种图像位置产生更广泛的视野和更广泛的感知视野。 空中投影系统包括一个低成本的塑料球面镜，其包括至少以下描述的塑料部分：由足够球形的壁结构支撑的镜面，具有优异的光学级光洁度的塑料材料配方，反射金属 涂层和保护性外套。

公开(公告)号：USD506464S1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US29199409

申请日：2004-02-13

Applicant: Jeffrey L Vrachan ,  Curtis Leigh Thornton

Designer： Jeffrey L Vrachan ,  Curtis Leigh Thornton