公开(公告)号：US07408538B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11205077

申请日：2005-08-17

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  James H. Cauthorn ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  James H. Cauthorn ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04855 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0339 ,  Y10S715/973

Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.

Abstract translation: 用于计算机的滚动装置可以包括触敏表面，其可以是细长的和/或具有一个或多个有效区域。 可以以手动和自动化方式执行滚动，这可能导致更精确和更有效的滚动。 即使可以存储和/或跟踪更精确的滚动位置值，滚动显示在屏幕上也可进一步舍入到最近的文本文本行和/或距离单元。

公开(公告)号：US20080155429A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11613943

申请日：2006-12-20

Applicant: Alexander Frank ,  Amit Mital ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Dawson Yee ,  Miller T. Abel ,  Shai Guday ,  Alexander S. Stojanovic ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Alexander Frank ,  Amit Mital ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Dawson Yee ,  Miller T. Abel ,  Shai Guday ,  Alexander S. Stojanovic ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04L12/2829

Abstract: Technologies for transient personal preference customization of environments, devices and systems based on user preference data. Such technologies enable users to maintain personal preference data on mobile or other devices, such as cell phones, personal data assistants (“PDA”), or the like, such that the data can be transferred to devices and systems capable of conforming parameters under their control to the preferences expressed in the data. For example, a frequent traveler may define preferences regarding room temperature, ambient lighting, music style, and the like and maintain these preferences in a mobile device such as a cell phone. Upon arrival at a hotel room, for example, the systems of the hotel may access the preference data and adjust the parameters of the room, and the devices and systems in the room, to conform to the user's preferences while the user is in the room or checked into the hotel. Such customization may be transient in that parameters may be returned to a default or other setting once a user is no longer present, or when another user is present.

Abstract translation: 基于用户偏好数据的环境，设备和系统的临时个人偏好定制技术。 这样的技术使得用户能够在诸如蜂窝电话，个人数据助理（PDA）等的移动或其他设备上保持个人偏好数据，使得数据可以被传送到能够使其符合他们的参数的设备和系统 控制数据中表达的偏好。 例如，频繁旅行者可以定义关于室温，环境照明，音乐风格等的偏好，并且将这些偏好保持在诸如手机的移动设备中。 例如，在到达酒店房间时，酒店的系统可以访问偏好数据并调整房间的参数以及房间中的设备和系统，以在用户在房间中符合用户的偏好 或入住酒店。 这样的定制可能是短暂的，因为一旦用户不再存在或者当另一个用户存在时，参数可以返回到默认或其他设置。

公开(公告)号：US20070290993A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11454677

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: A new mobile electronic device, referred to as a soap, may be used to control electronic devices, external or internal to the soap, in an intuitive, convenient, and comfortable manner. For example, a soap may serve as an alternative to input devices such as a mouse. A soap device may include a core, and a hull that at least partially encloses the core. The core includes a tracking component capable of tracking movement relative to the hull. The soap input device also includes a transmission component configured to transmit a signal from the tracking component to a computing device, where it may control the position of a pointer and the use of a selector on a monitor. The hull may be soft and flexible, the core may be freely rotatable about at least one axis. The core has a shape such that tangentially applied pressure rotates the core relative to the hull. A user may therefore control an electronic device, simply by rolling and manipulating the soap.

Abstract translation: 称为肥皂的新的移动电子设备可以用于以直观，方便和舒适的方式控制肥皂外部或内部的电子设备。 例如，肥皂可以用作输入诸如鼠标的装置的替代物。 肥皂装置可以包括芯部和至少部分地包围芯部的壳体。 核心包括能够跟踪相对于船体运动的跟踪部件。 肥皂输入装置还包括被配置为将信号从跟踪部件发送到计算装置的传输部件，其中它可以控制指示器的位置和在监视器上使用选择器。 所述船体可以是软的和柔性的，所述芯可以绕至少一个轴线自由旋转。 该芯具有使切向施加的压力相对于船体旋转芯的形状。 因此，用户可以简单地通过滚动和操纵肥皂来控制电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US07289102B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US09875477

申请日：2001-06-06

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeffrey Scott Pierce ,  Eric J. Horvitz

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeffrey Scott Pierce ,  Eric J. Horvitz

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  Y02D10/173

Abstract: In a device having a display, at least one sensor signal is generated from a sensor in the device. One or more context values are then generated from the sensor signal. The context values indicate how the device is situated relative to one or more objects. At least one of the context values is then used to control the operation of one or more aspects of the device.

Abstract translation: 在具有显示器的设备中，从设备中的传感器产生至少一个传感器信号。 然后从传感器信号产生一个或多个上下文值。 上下文值指示设备相对于一个或多个对象的位置。 然后使用上下文值中的至少一个来控​​制设备的一个或多个方面的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07283850B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10962954

申请日：2004-10-12

Applicant: Randy Phyllis Granovetter ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Zicheng Liu

Inventor： Randy Phyllis Granovetter ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Zicheng Liu

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04M1/605 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L2021/02161 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/6008 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/06 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: A mobile device includes an air conduction microphone and an alternative sensor that provides an alternative sensor signal indicative of speech. A communication interface permits the mobile device to communicate directly with other mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 移动设备包括空气传导麦克风和提供表示语音的替代传感器信号的替代传感器。 通信接口允许移动设备与其他移动设备直接通信。

公开(公告)号：US07050927B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10985924

申请日：2004-11-12

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  James T. Kajiya ,  Nathan C. Sherman

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  James T. Kajiya ,  Nathan C. Sherman

IPC: G01C17/00 ,  G01C19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: A device for detecting the position of a human finger or other object on a touch-sensitive scrolling pad. Dual independent oscillators may be used to generate two pulse trains at frequencies dependent upon the capacitance of two conductors resulting from the position of the finger on the conductors. The pulses from each oscillator may be counted over a time interval. A ratio-metric measurement may be taken by calculating the ratio of the two counts, and a sum may also be calculated. The ratio of the two counts relates to finger position on the device, and their sum relates to finger pressure upon the device.

公开(公告)号：US06977712B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10870235

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: J. Turner Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： J. Turner Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02F1/1336 ,  G02F2001/133618 ,  G02F2001/133626 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: Energy efficient transmissive and transreflective display devices are described. Ambient light from a natural or artificial source is used to replace and/or supplement light normally supplied by a backlight. This is done by directing ambient light to the rear of a transmissive display panel. A window, light tunnel, or a reflective surface located in the rear or top of a display device may be used to direct the ambient light to the back of the display panel. A translucent diffuser and/or diffuse reflector are used to diffuse the ambient light to reduce the chance of bright spots appearing on the display. Additional energy efficiency is achieved by using one or more photo-sensors to detect the amount of light, incident on the front and/or rear of a display panel and by automatically adjusting the backlight intensity as a function of photo-sensor output. In this manner, backlight intensity can be minimized while maintaining the viewability of images shown on the display. In such an embodiment, energy savings are achieved as compared to devices which use fixed backlight intensity settings in a variety of light conditions. Control of the power supplied to a display's backlight in accordance with the present invention can reduce electrical energy consumption and prolong the amount of time a portable device can be used before its batteries need to be recharged.

Abstract translation: 描述了高能量透射和透反射显示装置。 来自天然或人造源的环境光用于替换和/或补充由背光源正常提供的光。 这通过将环境光引导到透射显示面板的后部来完成。 可以使用位于显示装置的后部或顶部的窗口，光通道或反射表面来将环境光引导到显示面板的背面。 使用半透明漫射和/或漫反射器来漫射环境光以减少出现在显示器上的亮点的机会。 通过使用一个或多个光电传感器来检测入射在显示面板的前面和/或后面的光量并且通过根据光电传感器输出自动调整背光强度来实现额外的能量效率。 以这种方式，可以在保持显示器上显示的图像的可视性的同时最小化背光强度。 在这样的实施例中，与在各种光条件下使用固定背光强度设置的装置相比，实现了节能。 根据本发明的对显示器背光提供的功率的控制可以在其电池需要再充电之前降低电能消耗并延长便携式设备可以使用的时间量。

公开(公告)号：US06967761B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10873070

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G02F1/015 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/18 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/74 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3554 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B26/02 ,  H04N5/7408 ,  H04N5/7416

Abstract: A microelectrical mechanical out-of-plane thermal buckle-beam actuator is capable of providing transverse-plane movement of shutters. The actuator includes a pair of structural anchors secured to a substrate and one or more thermal buckle-beams secured at respective base ends to the anchors. Each buckle-beam extends substantially parallel to and spaced-apart from the substrate and is releasable from the substrate at points other than at the anchors. The thermal buckle-beam actuators are suitable for use in a microelectrical mechanical optical display system.

公开(公告)号：US06844871B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US09563088

申请日：2000-04-28

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Richard S. Szeliski ,  Matthew J. Conway ,  Erik J. Hanson

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Richard S. Szeliski ,  Matthew J. Conway ,  Erik J. Hanson

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/039 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0395

Abstract: A mouse is provided that uses a camera as its input sensor. A real-time vision algorithm determines the six degree-of-freedom mouse posture, consisting of 2D motion, tilt in the forward/back and left/right axes, rotation of the mouse about its vertical axis, and some limited height sensing. Thus, a familiar 2D device can be extended for three-dimensional manipulation, while remaining suitable for standard 2D Graphical User Interface tasks. The invention includes techniques for mouse functionality, 3D manipulation, navigating large 2D spaces, and using the camera for lightweight scanning tasks.

Abstract translation: 提供使用相机作为其输入传感器的鼠标。 实时视觉算法确定了六维自由度的鼠标姿势，由2D运动，前/后和左/右轴的倾斜，鼠标围绕其垂直轴的旋转以及一些有限的高度感测组成。 因此，熟悉的2D设备可以扩展为三维操作，同时适用于标准2D图形用户界面任务。 本发明包括用于鼠标功能，3D操纵，导航大型2D空间以及将照相机用于轻量级扫描任务的技术。

公开(公告)号：US06795137B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US09299521

申请日：1999-04-26

Applicant: J. Turner Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： J. Turner Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G02F11335

CPC classification number: G02F1/1336 ,  G02F2001/133618 ,  G02F2001/133626 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: Energy efficient transmissive and transreflective display devices are described. Ambient light from a natural or artificial source is used to replace and/or supplement light normally supplied by a backlight. This is done by directing ambient light to the rear of a transmissive display panel. A window, light tunnel, or a reflective surface located in the rear or top of a display device may be used to direct the ambient light to the back of the display panel. A translucent diffuser and/or diffuse reflector are used to diffuse the ambient light to reduce the chance of bright spots appearing on the display. Additional energy efficiency is achieved by using one or more photo-sensors to detect the amount of light, incident on the front and/or rear of a display panel and by automatically adjusting the backlight intensity as a function of photo-sensor output. In this manner, backlight intensity can be minimized while maintaining the viewability of images shown on the display. In such an embodiment, energy savings are achieved as compared to devices which use fixed backlight intensity settings in a variety of light conditions. Control of the power supplied to a display's backlight in accordance with the present invention can reduce electrical energy consumption and prolong the amount of time a portable device can be used before its batteries need to be recharged.

Abstract translation: 描述了高能量透射和透反射显示装置。 来自天然或人造源的环境光用于替换和/或补充由背光源正常提供的光。 这通过将环境光引导到透射显示面板的后部来完成。 可以使用位于显示装置的后部或顶部的窗口，光通道或反射表面来将环境光引导到显示面板的背面。 使用半透明漫射和/或漫反射器来漫射环境光以减少出现在显示器上的亮点的机会。 通过使用一个或多个光电传感器来检测入射在显示面板的前面和/或后面的光量并且通过根据光电传感器输出自动调整背光强度来实现额外的能量效率。 以这种方式，可以在保持显示器上显示的图像的可视性的同时最小化背光强度。 在这样的实施例中，与在各种光条件下使用固定背光强度设置的装置相比，实现了节能。 根据本发明的对显示器背光提供的功率的控制可以在其电池需要再充电之前降低电能消耗并延长便携式设备可以使用的时间量。