CONTROL SYSTEMS EMPLOYING NOVEL PHYSICAL CONTROLS AND TOUCH SCREENS
    51.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEMS EMPLOYING NOVEL PHYSICAL CONTROLS AND TOUCH SCREENS 审中-公开
    使用新的物理控制和触摸屏的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110037725A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-17

    申请号:US12897077

    申请日:2010-10-04

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus, which enable the reconfigurable control of vehicles, homes, computers and other applications. Physical controls and virtual displayed controls on single and multipoint touch screens are used, separately or in combination to enable higher visibility and understanding of control information and easier operation of controls, particularly useful in stressful situations. Some embodiments use optical sensors and rear projection of displayed embodiments, and are advantageous where curved screens are desired such as in a car.

    Abstract translation: 公开了能够对车辆,家庭,计算机和其他应用进行可重新配置控制的方法和装置。 使用单个和多点触摸屏上的物理控制和虚拟显示控件分开或组合使用,以便更高的可见性和对控制信息的理解以及更容易的控制操作,尤其适用于紧张情况。 一些实施例使用显示的实施例的光学传感器和后投影,并且在诸如汽车中需要弯曲的屏幕时是有利的。

    METHOD FOR PROVIDING HUMAN INPUT TO A COMPUTER
    52.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PROVIDING HUMAN INPUT TO A COMPUTER 失效
    提供人机输入到计算机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110032204A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-10

    申请号:US12897075

    申请日:2010-10-04

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing human input to a computer which allows a user to interact with a display connected to the computer. The method includes the steps of placing a first target on a first portion of the user's body, using an electro-optical sensing means, sensing data related to the location of the first target and data related to the location of a second portion of the user's body, the first and second portions of the user's body being movable relative to each other, providing an output of the electro-optical sensing means to the input of the computer, determining the location of the first target and the location of the second portion of the user's body, and varying the output of the computer to the display based upon the determined locations for contemporaneous viewing by the user.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于向计算机提供人类输入的方法,其允许用户与连接到计算机的显示器进行交互。 该方法包括以下步骤:使用电光感测装置将第一目标放置在用户身体的第一部分上,感测与第一目标的位置相关的数据和与用户的第二部分的第二部分的位置有关的数据 用户身体的第一和第二部分可相对于彼此移动,将电光感测装置的输出提供给计算机的输入端,确定第一目标的位置和第二部分的位置 用户的身体,并且基于用户同时观看的确定的位置来将计算机的输出改变为显示器。

    RECONFIGURABLE TACTILE CONTROL DISPLAY APPLICATIONS
    53.
    发明申请
    RECONFIGURABLE TACTILE CONTROL DISPLAY APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
    可重新配置的触控控制显示应用

    公开(公告)号:US20100231547A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-16

    申请号:US12748666

    申请日:2010-03-29

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: This case concerns applications of my Reconfigurable Tactile Display (RTD) invention, particularly illustrating method and apparatus in which there is no rigid connection between a projector/electro-optical sensor unit, and a screen and control surface unit used to display data and receive user touch or control inputs. In many embodiments, elimination of this rigid connection constraint allows applications where heretofore it has been difficult to provide workable or useful human interface systems. One example is in the headrest of an automobile, while another is a hospital bed where the invention provides a lightweight and very easy to clean input and viewing device for the patient.

    Abstract translation: 这种情况涉及我的可重构触觉显示(RTD)发明的应用,特别地示出了在投影仪/电光传感器单元与用于显示数据和接收用户的屏幕和控制面单元之间没有刚性连接的方法和装置 触摸或控制输入。 在许多实施例中,消除这种刚性连接约束允许以前难以提供可行或有用的人机接口系统的应用。 一个例子是汽车的头枕,而另一个是医院病床,其中本发明为患者提供了轻便且易于清洁的输入和观察装置。

    CONTROL SYSTEMS INVOLVING NOVEL PHYSICAL CONTROLS AND TOUCH SCREENS
    54.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEMS INVOLVING NOVEL PHYSICAL CONTROLS AND TOUCH SCREENS 审中-公开
    涉及新型物理控制和触摸屏的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100182137A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12748670

    申请日:2010-03-29

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus, which enable the reconfigurable control of vehicles, homes, computers and other applications. Physical controls and virtual displayed controls on single and multipoint touch screens are used, separately or in combination to enable higher visibility and understanding of control information and easier operation of controls, particularly useful in stressful situations. Some embodiments use optical sensors and rear projection of displayed embodiments, and are advantageous where curved screens are desired such as in a car.

    Abstract translation: 公开了能够对车辆,家庭,计算机和其他应用进行可重新配置控制的方法和装置。 使用单个和多点触摸屏上的物理控制和虚拟显示控件分开或组合使用,以便更高的可见性和对控制信息的理解以及更容易的控制操作,尤其适用于紧张情况。 一些实施例使用显示的实施例的光学传感器和后投影,并且在诸如汽车中需要弯曲的屏幕时是有利的。

    METHOD FOR PROVIDING HUMAN INPUT TO A COMPUTER
    57.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PROVIDING HUMAN INPUT TO A COMPUTER 有权
    提供人机输入到计算机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090300531A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-03

    申请号:US12500973

    申请日:2009-07-10

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing human input to a computer which allows a user to interact with a display connected to the computer. The method includes the steps of placing a first target on a first portion of the user's body, using an electro-optical sensing means, sensing data related to the location of the first target and data related to the location of a second portion of the user's body, the first and second portions of the user's body being movable relative to each other, providing an output of the electro-optical sensing means to the input of the computer, determining the location of the first target and the location of the second portion of the user's body, and varying the output of the computer to the display based upon the determined locations for contemporaneous viewing by the user.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于向计算机提供人类输入的方法,其允许用户与连接到计算机的显示器进行交互。 该方法包括以下步骤:使用电光感测装置将第一目标放置在用户身体的第一部分上,感测与第一目标的位置相关的数据和与用户的第二部分的第二部分的位置有关的数据 用户身体的第一和第二部分可相对于彼此移动,将电光感测装置的输出提供给计算机的输入端,确定第一目标的位置和第二部分的位置 用户的身体,并且基于用户同时观看的确定的位置来将计算机的输出改变为显示器。

    More useful man machine interfaces and applications
    58.
    发明授权
    More useful man machine interfaces and applications 有权
    更有用的人机界面和应用

    公开(公告)号:US06750848B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-15

    申请号:US09433297

    申请日:1999-11-03

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0304 G06F3/017 G06F3/0325 G06F3/0386

    Abstract: The invention is a continuation of earlier applications aimed at providing affordable methods and apparatus for inputting position, attitude(orientation) or other object characteristic data to computers for the purpose of controlling the display thereof. Preferred embodiments utilize electro-optical sensors such as TV cameras, to input data from objects and fingers, and/or other body parts of the user, to laptop, hand held and other computers used for Computer Aided learning, Gaming, 3D graphics, internet commerce and other applications.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是为了控制其显示的目的而提供用于向计算机输入位置,态度(取向)或其他对象特征数据的负担得起的方法和装置的早期应用的延续。 优选实施例利用诸如电视摄像机之类的电光传感器,将来自物体和手指,和/或用户的其他身体部分的数据输入到用于计算机辅助学习,游戏,3D图形,互联网的膝上型计算机,手持式和其他计算机 商业等应用。

    Methods and apparatus for man machine interfaces and related activity
    59.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for man machine interfaces and related activity 有权
    人机界面及相关活动的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US06545670B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-08

    申请号:US09568554

    申请日:2000-05-11

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 G06F3/0425 G06F2203/04109

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are new forms computer monitors and displays, and preferred embodiments utilize electro-optical sensors, and particularly TV Cameras, providing optically inputted data from the display screen or from specialized datum's on objects and/or natural features of objects, which may be illuminated using specialized light sources, such as laser pointers. The invention is a continuation of earlier applications aimed at providing affordable methods and apparatus for data communication with respect to people and computers.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了新的形式的计算机监视器和显示器,并且优选实施例利用电光传感器,特别是电视摄像机,从显示屏提供光学输入的数据,或者从可能被照亮的物体的物体和/或自然特征上的专门的基准 使用专门的光源,如激光笔。 本发明是早期应用的延续,旨在为人和计算机提供用于数据通信的负担得起的方法和装置。

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