公开(公告)号：US08860787B1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13105623

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Hartmut Neven

IPC: H04N13/02 ,  H04N13/04 ,  G05G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/152

Abstract: A method and apparatus for telepresence sharing is described. The method may include providing an indication of a plurality of remote vehicles that are available for telepresence sharing to a user. The method may also include receiving a selection from the user to engage a remote vehicle from the plurality of remote vehicles in a telepresence sharing session. Furthermore, the method may also include providing a live video feed captured by the remote vehicle to a mobile device associated with the user.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于远程呈现共享的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括向用户提供可用于远程呈现共享的多个远程车辆的指示。 该方法还可以包括在远程呈现共享会话中从用户接收来自多个远程车辆的远程车辆的选择。 此外，该方法还可以包括将由远程车辆捕获的实时视频馈送提供给与用户相关联的移动设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130311506A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13346557

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Gabriel Taubman ,  David Petrou ,  Hartwig Adam ,  Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Gabriel Taubman ,  David Petrou ,  Hartwig Adam ,  Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/90335

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling user query disambiguation based on a user context of a mobile computing device. According to embodiments of the invention, a first user search query, along with sensor data, is received from a mobile computing device. A recognition process is performed on the sensor data to identify at least one item. In response to determining the at least one item is a result for the first search query, data identifying the at least one item is transmitted to the mobile computing device as a response to the first search query. In response to determining the at least one item is not the result for the first search query, search results of a second search query is transmitted to the mobile computing device as the response to the first search query, the second search query comprising a query of the at least one item.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于移动计算设备的用户上下文来启用用户查询消歧的方法和装置。 根据本发明的实施例，从移动计算设备接收第一用户搜索查询以及传感器数据。 对传感器数据执行识别处理以识别至少一个项目。 响应于确定至少一个项目是第一搜索查询的结果，识别至少一个项目的数据作为对第一搜索查询的响应被发送到移动计算设备。 响应于确定至少一个项目不是第一搜索查询的结果，第二搜索查询的搜索结果作为对第一搜索查询的响应被发送到移动计算设备，第二搜索查询包括查询 至少一个项目。

公开(公告)号：US08520949B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12489345

申请日：2009-06-22

Applicant: Alessandro Bissacco ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Alessandro Bissacco ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/6211 ,  G06K9/4671

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method for filtering feature point matches for visual object recognition is provided. The method includes identifying local descriptors in an image and determining a self-similarity score for each local descriptor based upon matching each local descriptor to its nearest neighbor descriptors from a descriptor dataset. The method also includes filtering feature point matches having a number of local descriptors with self-similarity scores that exceed a threshold. According to another embodiment, the filtering step may further include removing feature point matches. According to a further embodiment, a system for filtering feature point matches for visual object recognition is provided. The system includes a descriptor identifier, a self-similar descriptor analyzer and a self-similar descriptor filter.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，提供了一种用于过滤用于视觉对象识别的特征点匹配的方法。 该方法包括识别图像中的局部描述符，并且基于从描述符数据集将每个局部描述符与其最近邻描述符相匹配来确定每个局部描述符的自相似度得分。 该方法还包括具有多个具有超过阈值的自相似度分数的局部描述符的特征点匹配。 根据另一个实施例，滤波步骤还可以包括去除特征点匹配。 根据另一实施例，提供了一种用于过滤用于视觉对象识别的特征点匹配的系统。 该系统包括描述符标识符，自相似描述符分析器和自相似描述符过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US08510166B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13105701

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: A61B3/113 ,  A61B3/112 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/6803 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06Q30/0241 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/0273

Abstract: A gaze tracking technique is implemented with a head mounted gaze tracking device that communicates with a server. The server receives scene images from the head mounted gaze tracking device which captures external scenes viewed by a user wearing the head mounted device. The server also receives gaze direction information from the head mounted gaze tracking device. The gaze direction information indicates where in the external scenes the user was gazing when viewing the external scenes. An image recognition algorithm is executed on the scene images to identify items within the external scenes viewed by the user. A gazing log tracking the identified items viewed by the user is generated.

Abstract translation: 使用与服务器通信的头部安装的注视跟踪装置来实现注视跟踪技术。 服务器接收来自头部安装的注视追踪装置的场景图像，该装置捕获戴着头戴装置的用户观看的外部场景。 服务器还从头戴式注视追踪装置接收凝视方向信息。 注视方向信息表示用户在观看外部场景时注视的外部场景。 对场景图像执行图像识别算法，以识别由用户观看的外部场景内的物品。 生成跟踪用户查看的识别项目的注视日志。

公开(公告)号：US20120114239A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13352740

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: John Flynn ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Henrik Stewenius ,  Hartmut Neven ,  Fernando Brucher ,  Hartwig Adam

Inventor： John Flynn ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Henrik Stewenius ,  Hartmut Neven ,  Fernando Brucher ,  Hartwig Adam

IPC: G06K9/68

CPC classification number: G06K9/00671 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06F16/583 ,  G06F16/587 ,  G06K9/00704

Abstract: Aspects of the invention pertain to matching a selected image/photograph against a database of reference images having location information. The image of interest may include some location information itself, such as latitude/longitude coordinates and orientation. However, the location information provided by a user's device may be inaccurate or incomplete. The image of interest is provided to a front end server, which selects one or more cells to match the image against. Each cell may have multiple images and an index. One or more cell match servers compare the image against specific cells based on information provided by the front end server. An index storage server maintains index data for the cells and provides them to the cell match servers. If a match is found, the front end server identifies the correct location and orientation of the received image, and may correct errors in an estimated location of the user device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及将选定的图像/照片与具有位置信息的参考图像的数据库进行匹配。 感兴趣的图像可以包括一些位置信息本身，例如纬度/经度坐标和方向。 然而，用户设备提供的位置信息可能不准确或不完整。 感兴趣的图像被提供给前端服务器，前端服务器选择一个或多个单元以匹配图像。 每个单元可以具有多个图像和索引。 一个或多个单元匹配服务器根据前端服务器提供的信息将图像与特定单元进行比较。 索引存储服务器维护单元的索引数据，并将它们提供给单元匹配服务器。 如果找到匹配，则前端服务器识别接收到的图像的正确位置和方向，并且可以校正用户设备的估计位置中的错误。

公开(公告)号：US08098938B1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12049841

申请日：2008-03-17

Applicant: Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06T11/20

CPC classification number: G06K9/4671 ,  G06K9/4623

Abstract: Systems and methods for descriptor vector computation are described herein. An embodiment includes (a) identifying a plurality of regions in the digital image; (b) normalizing the regions using at least a similarity or affine transform such that the normalized regions have the same orientation and size as a pre-determined reference region; (c) generating one or more wavelets using dimensions of the reference region; (d) generating one or more dot products between each of the one or more wavelets, respectively, and the normalized regions; (e) concatenating amplitudes of the one or more dot products to generate a descriptor vector; and (f) outputting a signal corresponding to the descriptor vector.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于描述符向量计算的系统和方法。 实施例包括（a）识别数字图像中的多个区域; （b）使用至少相似性或仿射变换归一化所述区域，使得归一化区域具有与预定参考区域相同的取向和大小; （c）使用参考区域的尺寸产生一个或多个小波; （d）分别在所述一个或多个小波中的每一个和所述归一化区域之间产生一个或多个点积; （e）连接所述一个或多个点积的振幅以产生描述符向量; 和（f）输出与描述符向量对应的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090279794A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12119359

申请日：2008-05-12

Applicant: Fernando A. Brucher ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartwig Adam ,  Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Fernando A. Brucher ,  Ulrich Buddemeier ,  Hartwig Adam ,  Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06K9/80

CPC classification number: G06F17/30256 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F7/08 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30253 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/30268 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06T7/97

Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention is a method for populating and updating a database of images of landmarks including geo-clustering geo-tagged images according to geographic proximity to generate one or more geo-clusters, and visual-clustering the one or more geo-clusters according to image similarity to generate one or more visual clusters. In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for identifying landmarks from digital images, including the following components: a database of geo-tagged images; a landmark database; a geo-clustering module; and a visual clustering module. In other embodiments the present invention may be a method of enhancing user queries to retrieve images of landmarks, or a method of automatically tagging a new digital image with text labels.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明是一种用于根据地理接近度来填充和更新包括地理聚类地理标记图像的地标图像的数据库的方法，以生成一个或多个地理群集，并且对一个或多个地理位置集群进行视觉聚类， 根据图像相似性来生成一个或多个视觉集群。 在另一个实施例中，本发明是一种用于从数字图像识别地标的系统，包括以下部件：地理标记图像的数据库; 一个地标数据库; 地理群集模块; 和视觉聚类模块。 在其他实施例中，本发明可以是增强用户查询以检索地标图像的方法，或者是利用文本标签自动地标记新的数字图像的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060064645A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11192979

申请日：2005-07-29

Applicant: Hartmut Neven ,  Orang Dialameh ,  Charles Blanchard

Inventor： Hartmut Neven ,  Orang Dialameh ,  Charles Blanchard

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/1813 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/157

Abstract: The rich media communication system of the present invention provides a user with a three-dimensional communication space or theater having rich media functions. The user may be represented in the theater as a segmented video image or as an avatar. The user is also able to communicate by presenting images, videos, audio files, or text within the theater. The system may include tools for allowing lowered cost of animation, improved collaboration between users, presentation of episodic content, web casts, newscasts, infotainment, advertising, music clips, video conferencing, customer support, distance learning, advertising, social spaces, and interactive game shows and content.

Abstract translation: 本发明的富媒体通信系统为用户提供具有丰富的媒体功能的三维通信空间或剧场。 用户可以在剧院中被表示为分段视频图像或者作为头像。 用户还可以通过在剧院内呈现图像，视频，音频文件或文本来进行通信。 该系统可以包括用于允许降低动画成本，改善用户之间的协作，呈现情景内容，网络演员，新闻广播，信息娱乐，广告，音乐剪辑，视频会议，客户支持，远程学习，广告，社交空间和交互式 游戏节目和内容。

公开(公告)号：US06948131B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US09520479

申请日：2000-03-08

Applicant: Hartmut Neven ,  Orang Dialameh ,  Charles L. Blanchard

Inventor： Hartmut Neven ,  Orang Dialameh ,  Charles L. Blanchard

IPC: G06T17/40 ,  H04N7/15 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G11B27/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/1813 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/157

Abstract: The rich media communication system of the present invention provides a user with a three-dimensional communication space or theater having rich media functions. The user may be represented in the theater as a segmented video image or as an avatar. The user is also able to communicate by presenting images, videos, audio files, or text within the theater. The system may include tools for allowing lowered cost of animation, improved collaboration between users, presentation of episodic content, web casts, newscasts, infotainment, advertising, music clips, video conferencing, customer support, distance learning, advertising, social spaces, and interactive game shows and content.

Abstract translation: 本发明的富媒体通信系统为用户提供具有丰富的媒体功能的三维通信空间或剧场。 用户可以在剧院中被表示为分段视频图像或者作为头像。 用户还可以通过在剧院内呈现图像，视频，音频文件或文本来进行通信。 该系统可以包括用于允许降低动画成本，改善用户之间的协作，呈现情景内容，网络演员，新闻广播，信息娱乐，广告，音乐剪辑，视频会议，客户支持，远程学习，广告，社交空间和交互式 游戏节目和内容。

公开(公告)号：US06853379B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-08

申请号：US09929823

申请日：2001-08-13

Applicant: Ulrich F. Buddemeier ,  Karin M. Derlich ,  Hartmut Neven

Inventor： Ulrich F. Buddemeier ,  Karin M. Derlich ,  Hartmut Neven

IPC: G06T13/40 ,  G06T13/00

CPC classification number: G06T13/40

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for translating an animation vector to a target mix vector.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将动画矢量转换为目标混合矢量的技术。