公开(公告)号：US08913003B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US11777073

申请日：2007-07-12

Applicant: Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  John Sweetser ,  Kenneth Salsman

Inventor： Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  John Sweetser ,  Kenneth Salsman

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a free-space multi-dimensional absolute pointer using a projection marker system are described herein. In one embodiment, a presentation system includes, but is not limited to, a projection-based marker apparatus to project one or more optical spots on a display surface for displaying machine generated content capable of being manipulated via a cursor of a pointing device, a handheld device to wirelessly capture the projected optical spots from the display surface, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the projection-based marker apparatus and the handheld device to determine coordinates of the cursor based on characteristics of the captured light spots. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了使用投影标记系统的自由空间多维绝对指针的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，呈现系统包括但不限于基于投影的标记设备，用于投影显示表面上的一个或多个光点，用于显示能够经由指示设备的光标操纵的机器生成的内容， 手持设备，用于从显示表面无线地捕获投影的光点;以及控制单元，其通信地耦合到基于投影的标记设备和手持设备，以基于捕获的光斑的特性来确定光标的坐标。 还描述了其它方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080278445A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12115251

申请日：2008-05-05

Applicant: John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen

Inventor： John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a handheld device having a pixelated sensor, an optical filter for passing a predetermined frequency band of radiation to the sensor and a transmitter, an electronic equipment having a display, and at least two spaced-apart markers, where each of which are positioned proximate to the display. The markers provide radiation at the frequency band passed by the optical filter. The handheld device includes a processor coupled to receive image data of the markers from the sensor for computing coordinate data from the image data. The coordinate data requires less data than the image data. The processor is coupled to the transmitter to transmit the coordinate data to the electronic equipment. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，系统包括具有像素化传感器的手持式设备，用于将预定的辐射频带传递到传感器的光学滤波器，以及发射器，具有显示器的电子设备和至少两个间隔开的标记， 其中每个位置都靠近显示器。 标记提供了由滤光器通过的频带的辐射。 手持设备包括处理器，其被耦合以从传感器接收标记的图像数据，用于从图像数据计算坐标数据。 坐标数据需要比图像数据少的数据。 处理器耦合到发射机以将坐标数据发送到电子设备。 还描述了其它方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060152489A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11187435

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  Kenneth Salsman

Inventor： John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  Kenneth Salsman

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: A method is described that involves identifying one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. Each marker is positioned on or proximate to a display. The images appear on a pixilated sensor within a handheld device. The method also involves determining a location on, or proximate to, the display where the handheld device was pointed during the identifying. The method also involves sending from the handheld device information derived from the identifying of the one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. The method also involves triggering action taken by electronic equipment circuitry in response to the handheld device's sending of a signal to indicate the action is desired.

Abstract translation: 描述了涉及识别相应的一个或多个固定标记的一个或多个图像的方法。 每个标记位于显示器上或靠近显示器。 图像出现在手持设备中的像素化传感器上。 该方法还涉及在识别期间确定手持设备指向的显示器上或附近的位置。 该方法还涉及从手持设备发送从识别相应的一个或多个固定标记的一个或多个图像得到的信息。 该方法还涉及响应于手持设备发送信号以指示期望的动作来触发由电子设备电路采取的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20060152488A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11187405

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: Kenneth Salsman ,  John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen

Inventor： Kenneth Salsman ,  John Sweetser ,  Anders Grunnet-Jepsen

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: An item of electronic equipment is described that includes a machine and executable program code. The executable program code is stored on a non volatile memory. The executable program code is to be executed by the machine. The executable program code is to perform a method. The method is in relation to a location on a display, or proximate to the display, that is pointed to by a handheld device. The method includes executing at least one of the following methods: (i) displaying a cursor on said display at said location, said location on said display; (ii) highlighting a menu option on said display at said location, said location on said display; (iii) triggering action taken by said electronic equipment in response to said handheld device's sending of a signal to indicate said action is desired.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种包括机器和可执行程序代码的电子设备。 可执行程序代码存储在非易失性存储器上。 可执行程序代码由机器执行。 可执行程序代码是执行一个方法。 该方法是关于由手持设备指向的显示器上的或靠近显示器的位置。 该方法包括执行以下方法中的至少一种：（i）在所述显示器上的所述显示器上的所述显示器上的所述显示器上的所述显示器上显示光标; （ii）在所述显示器上的所述显示器上突出显示所述显示器上的菜单选项; （iii）期望所述电子设备响应于所述手持设备发送指示所述动作的信号而触发动作。

公开(公告)号：US20050147348A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10749774

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  John Sweetser

Inventor： Anders Grunnet-Jepsen ,  John Sweetser

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/29322 ,  G02B6/2932 ,  G02B6/29347 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  H04J14/0206 ,  H04J14/021 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0219

Abstract: A variable-reflective tunable optical filter includes an interferometer adapted to control the powers of added or dropped signals and an optical waveguide grating to select the wavelength channels of the added or dropped signals. The waveguide grating is tunable to filter a dropped signal from an input data stream and filter an added signal into an output data stream. While a reflection band of the waveguide grating is being adjusted to tune a wavelength channel, the phase of at least one leg of the interferometer may be adjusted to direct signals of any wavelength channel selected by said waveguide from the input data stream to the output data stream, thereby providing hitless optical add-drop multiplexing.

Abstract translation: 可变反射可调谐光学滤波器包括适于控制加或减信号的功率的干涉仪和光波导光栅，以选择所添加或丢弃的信号的波长信道。 波导光栅是可调谐的，以从输入数据流滤除掉掉的信号，并将附加的信号滤波成输出数据流。 当波导光栅的反射带被调整以调谐波长通道时，可以调整干涉仪的至少一条支路的相位，以将由所述波导选择的任何波长信道的信号从输入数据流引导到输出数据 流，从而提供无中断的光分插复用。

公开(公告)号：US20050025429A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10629262

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: Anders Jepsen ,  Craig Liddle ,  John Sweetser

Inventor： Anders Jepsen ,  Craig Liddle ,  John Sweetser

IPC: G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/125

Abstract: A planar light wave circuit may be formed with a pair of waveguides arranged in close proximity to one another. At least one of the waveguides may be segmented. Through segmentation, the average mode-field diameter may be adjusted. Controlling the average mode-field diameter enables precise control over the coupling characteristics.

Abstract translation: 平面光波电路可以形成有彼此靠近地布置的一对波导。 至少一个波导可以被分段。 通过分割，可以调整平均模场直径。 控制平均模场直径可以精确控制耦合特性。