公开(公告)号：US20050195154A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10791232

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Daniel Robbins ,  Raman Sarin ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Edward Cutrell

Inventor： Daniel Robbins ,  Raman Sarin ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Edward Cutrell

IPC: G09B29/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G06F2203/04804 ,  G06F2203/04805 ,  G06F2203/04806

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique system and method that facilitates navigating smoothly and gracefully through any type of content viewable on portable devices such as cell-phones, PDAs, and/or any other hybrids thereof. In addition, such navigation can be performed while preserving perspective and context with respect to a larger amount of content. Pointing devices can also be used to navigate through content—the amount or detail of the content being dependant on the speed of the pointing device. Additionally, a semi-transparent overview of content can be overlaid a zoomed-in portion of content to provide perspective to the zoomed in portion. Content shown in the semi-transparent overview can depend on the location of the pointing device with respect to the content.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种独特的系统和方法，其有助于通过在便携式设备（例如蜂窝电话，PDA和/或任何其它混合物）上可观看到的任何类型的内容来平滑和优雅地导航。 此外，可以在保持相对于更大量的内容的透视和上下文的同时执行这样的导航。 指点设备也可用于浏览内容 - 内容的数量或细节取决于指点设备的速度。 此外，内容的半透明概述可以覆盖内容的放大部分以提供对放大部分的透视。 半透明概述中显示的内容可以取决于指点设备相对于内容的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050154395A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10756040

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Daniel Robbins ,  Erik Emstad

Inventor： Daniel Robbins ,  Erik Emstad

IPC: A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256

Abstract: A surgical instrument for use during a spinal surgery procedure. The surgical instrument being configured to distract two adjacent vertebral elements as retract the nerve root to provide access to the distracted site. The instrument including an elongated blade member having a wing located on an edge of the blade member, and a handle.

Abstract translation: 在脊柱手术过程中使用的手术器械。 该外科器械被配置为使两个相邻的椎骨元件分开，以缩回神经根以提供对分心部位的通路。 该仪器包括具有位于叶片构件的边缘上的翼片的细长叶片构件和手柄。

公开(公告)号：US20050010876A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10912452

申请日：2004-08-05

Applicant: George Robertson ,  Mary Czerwinski ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Kirsten Risden ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Maarten van Dantzich

Inventor： George Robertson ,  Mary Czerwinski ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Kirsten Risden ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Maarten van Dantzich

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: The present invention provides a three-dimensional user interface for a computer system that allows a user to combine and store a group of windows as a task. The image of each task can be positioned within a three-dimensional environment such that the user may utilize spatial memory in order remember where a particular task is located. In further embodiments of the invention, the three-dimensional environment includes a stage, which is used to display the task with the current focus. When a user selects a new task in the gallery, the task is moved to the stage and given focus. If a previous task was on the stage, an image of the previous task is captured. This image is then moved into the task gallery away from the stage. This process allows users to switch between multiple window configurations with a simple action.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于计算机系统的三维用户界面，其允许用户将一组窗口组合并存储为任务。 每个任务的图像可以被定位在三维环境中，使得用户可以利用空间存储器，以便记住特定任务所在的位置。 在本发明的另外的实施例中，三维环境包括用于以当前焦点显示任务的阶段。 当用户在画廊中选择新任务时，任务将移动到舞台并给予焦点。 如果之前的任务在舞台上，则会捕获上一个任务的图像。 然后将该图像从舞台移动到任务画廊中。 该过程允许用户通过简单的操作在多个窗口配置之间切换。

公开(公告)号：US07892174B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US11623937

申请日：2007-01-17

Applicant: Hugh D. Hestad ,  Rajesh Dwarakanath ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Deborah Lynn Hoch

Inventor： Hugh D. Hestad ,  Rajesh Dwarakanath ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Deborah Lynn Hoch

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/0293

Abstract: A surgical access system includes retractor for creating an access path between an incision site and a surgical site. The retractor includes a frame having a base member and a pair of generally curved rails extending therefrom. A tubular member is coupled to the frame and includes first and second blade portions that are capable of relative movement with respect to each other by movement on the curved rails. A method of inserting the retractor into a patient includes inserting a guide rod over a guide wire, locating an obturator in the retractor, inserting the obturator and retractor over the guide rod, and removing both the guide rod and obturator to leave the retractor in the body to provide the access path.

Abstract translation: 外科进入系统包括牵开器，用于在切口部位和手术部位之间形成通路。 牵开器包括具有基部构件和从其延伸的一对大体弯曲的轨道的框架。 管状构件联接到框架并且包括能够通过在弯曲轨道上移动而相对于彼此相对运动的第一和第二叶片部分。 将牵开器插入患者的方法包括将引导杆插入引导线上，将闭塞器定位在牵开器中，将闭塞器和牵开器插入导杆上，并且移除引导杆和闭塞器以使牵开器离开牵引器 身体提供访问路径。

公开(公告)号：US20070126732A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11294118

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: George Robertson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Desney Tan ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Maneesh Agrawala ,  Mary Czerwinski ,  Patrick Baudisch ,  Gonzalo Ramos

Inventor： George Robertson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Desney Tan ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Maneesh Agrawala ,  Mary Czerwinski ,  Patrick Baudisch ,  Gonzalo Ramos

IPC: G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G06T15/503

Abstract: Providing axonometric views of layers containing objects while preserving the visual attributes of the objects is disclosed. A group of objects, e.g., overlapping objects, is determined. Layer dimensions are calculated such that each object in the group is encompassed by a layer. Objects are placed in the layers and the layers are displayed in axonometric views. Visual cues to indicate selected layers are provided. Controls to adjust the depth of the layers and to enable moving objects in the selected layer are also provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了包含对象的层的轴测视图，同时保留对象的视觉属性。 确定一组对象，例如重叠对象。 计算层的尺寸，使得组中的每个对象被层包围。 对象被放置在层中，层被显示在轴测图中。 提供了指示所选层的视觉提示。 还提供了调整层的深度和启用所选层中的移动对象的控件。

公开(公告)号：US20060248469A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11119395

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Mary Czerwinski ,  Dugald Hutchings ,  Daniel Robbins ,  George Robertson ,  Brian Meyers ,  Gregory Smith

Inventor： Mary Czerwinski ,  Dugald Hutchings ,  Daniel Robbins ,  George Robertson ,  Brian Meyers ,  Gregory Smith

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04897

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently managing desktop content is presented. A plurality of content groups are defined on a computer system. Upon activating the content management system on the computer, representative views are displayed on an associated display device. Each representative view corresponds to a defined content group, and also corresponds to a key on an input device. The system obtains a management action to be completed on the displayed content and further obtains a keypress corresponding to one of the representative views (and its corresponding content group.) The system identifies the content group corresponding to the keypress and carries out the management action on the display content of that content group.

公开(公告)号：US20060174211A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11395805

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: Tobias Hoellerer ,  George Robertson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  David Thiel ,  Maarten van Dantzich

Inventor： Tobias Hoellerer ,  George Robertson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  David Thiel ,  Maarten van Dantzich

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: A user interface for facilitating a decision making process, such as planning a trip. A unified view of various types of information related to an event may be provided. The unified view may be presented in a simulated three-dimensional environment having different types of information depicted on different windows. Different types of information related to a common event may be visually linked. A window showing a articular type of information may be brought into a focus view for closer inspection by a user. Alternative decisions may be depicted to permit vagueness or uncertainty, particularly at early iterations in the decision making process.

Abstract translation: 用于促进决策过程的用户界面，例如规划行程。 可以提供与事件相关的各种类型的信息的统一视图。 统一视图可以呈现在具有在不同窗口上描绘的不同类型的信息的模拟三维环境中。 与常见事件相关的不同类型的信息可以在视觉上相关联。 显示关节型信息的窗口可以被引入焦点视图，以供用户仔细检查。 可以描绘替代决定以允许模糊或不确定性，特别是在决策过程中的早期迭代。

公开(公告)号：US20060132777A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11017652

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: Fred Hubble ,  Lalit Mestha ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Tonya Love

Inventor： Fred Hubble ,  Lalit Mestha ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Tonya Love

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N2201/0627

Abstract: An LED spectrophtometer device for determining an aspect of the color of an object may include: a visible spectrophotometer comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit light in the visible spectrum onto the object; at least one detector for detecting said light after being directed onto the object and for generating an output; and a UV light emitting diode assembly that emits light in the near ultraviolet spectrum and communicates with at least one detector for generating an output. The device may further include a processor that combines the outputs of the at least one detector of the visible spectrophotometer and the at least one detector in communication with the UV light emitting diode assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于确定物体颜色方面的LED光谱仪装置可以包括：可见分光光度计，其包括将可见光谱中的光发射到物体上的多个发光二极管; 至少一个检测器，用于在被引导到物体上并用于产生输出之后检测所述光; 以及UV发光二极管组件，其发射近紫外光谱中的光并与至少一个检测器通信以产生输出。 该装置还可以包括处理器，该处理器组合可见分光光度计的至少一个检测器的输出和与UV发光二极管组件连通的至少一个检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20060010400A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10880167

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: Joel Dehlin ,  Christina Chen ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Jacob Wobbrock

Inventor： Joel Dehlin ,  Christina Chen ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Jacob Wobbrock

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00355

Abstract: An interactive display table has a display surface for displaying images and upon or adjacent to which various objects, including a user's hand(s) and finger(s) can be detected. A video camera within the interactive display table responds to infrared (IR) light reflected from the objects to detect any connected components. Connected component correspond to portions of the object(s) that are either in contact, or proximate the display surface. Using these connected components, the interactive display table senses and infers natural hand or finger positions, or movement of an object, to detect gestures. Specific gestures are used to execute applications, carryout functions in an application, create a virtual object, or do other interactions, each of which is associated with a different gesture. A gesture can be a static pose, or a more complex configuration, and/or movement made with one or both hands or other objects.