公开(公告)号：US06559830B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09543723

申请日：2000-04-05

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Todd E. Holmdahl ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Steven T. Kaneko ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Todd E. Holmdahl ,  Timothy T. Brewer ,  Steven T. Kaneko ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1068 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0489

Abstract: In a method of the present invention, a device message is generated indicating that a touch sensor on an input device has been touched without indicating what location on the touch sensor has been touched. The device message is routed to an application and instructions within the application are executed based on the device message.

公开(公告)号：US06422011B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09703201

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: F01B2910

CPC classification number: B81B3/0024 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  B81B2203/055 ,  B81B2203/058

Abstract: An out-of-plane thermal buckle-beam microelectrical mechanical actuator is formed on a planar substrate of semiconductor material (e.g., silicon). The actuator includes first and second anchors secured to the substrate and multiple elongated thermal buckle beams that are secured between the anchors. The buckle beams are formed of semiconductor material, such as polysilicon. In one implementation, the buckling beams are coupled together by a pivot frame that includes a frame base secured to each buckle beam and at least one pivot arm that is coupled to the frame base at one end and includes a free end that pivots out-of-plane when the actuator is activated. A current source directs electrical current through the thermal buckle beams via the anchors to impart thermal expansion of the buckle beams and hence a buckling motion of them out of the plane (i.e., away from) the substrate. Some implementations may include an out-of-plane buckle bias that predisposes the buckle beams to move away from the substrate when activated.

Abstract translation: 在半导体材料（例如硅）的平面基板上形成面外热弯曲束微电子机械致动器。 致动器包括固定到基底的第一和第二锚固件以及固定在锚固件之间的多个细长的热带扣梁。 带扣梁由诸如多晶硅的半导体材料形成。 在一个实施方案中，屈曲梁通过枢轴框架联接在一起，枢轴框架包括固定到每个带扣梁的框架基座和至少一个枢转臂，该枢轴臂在一端处联接到框架基座，并且包括枢转在外侧的自由端 当执行器被激活时平面。 电流源通过锚定件引导电流通过热带扣梁以赋予带扣热束的热膨胀，并因此使它们的翘曲运动离开平面（即远离基板）。 一些实现可以包括平面外的扣环偏压，其在激活时易于使带扣梁移动离开衬底。

公开(公告)号：US5459329A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-17

申请号：US306160

申请日：1994-09-14

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G09B25/06 ,  G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G09B25/06 ,  G01B11/24

Abstract: A tactile image mapper has a vessel with a deformable membrane on one side and a clear face plate on the other side. The vessel is filled with an optically dense material, such as ink, and a pressure regulator varies and measures the pressure of the optically dense material to cause the deformable membrane to assume the shape of an object to be tactually sensed. A ring illuminator shines light through the clear face plate to the back side of the deformable membrane and a video camera captures the reflections off of the back side of the deformable membrane. A microcomputer captures a frame from the video signal and interprets areas with high intensities in the frame as protrusions on the surface of the object and areas with low intensities in the frame as low areas on the object. Based upon the interpretations at each point within the frame of the video signal, the tactile image mapper reconstructs a high resolution synthesized three dimensional topographical image of the object.

Abstract translation: 触觉图像绘图仪具有在一侧具有可变形膜的容器，另一侧具有透明面板。 该容器填充有诸如油墨的光致密度材料，并且压力调节器变化并且测量光学致密材料的压力，以使可变形膜呈现要被触觉地感测的物体的形状。 环形照明器将光通过透明面板照射到可变形膜的背面，并且摄像机捕获离开可变形膜背侧的反射。 微型计算机从视频信号中捕获帧，并将帧中高强度的区域解释为物体表面上的突起，并且将帧中的低强度区域作为对象上的低区域。 基于视频信号的帧内的每个点的解释，触觉图像映射器重构对象的高分辨率合成三维地形图像。

公开(公告)号：US20120105315A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13346472

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: Virtual controllers for visual displays are described. In one implementation, a camera captures an image of hands against a background. The image is segmented into hand areas and background areas. Various hand and finger gestures isolate parts of the background into independent areas, which are then assigned control parameters for manipulating the visual display. Multiple control parameters can be associated with attributes of multiple independent areas formed by two hands, for advanced control including simultaneous functions of clicking, selecting, executing, horizontal movement, vertical movement, scrolling, dragging, rotational movement, zooming, maximizing, minimizing, executing file functions, and executing menu choices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于视觉显示的虚拟控制器。 在一个实现中，相机在背景上拍摄手的图像。 图像被分割为手区域和背景区域。 各种手指和手指手势将背景的一部分隔离成独立的区域，然后分配控制参数以操纵视觉显示。 多个控制参数可以与由双手形成的多个独立区域的属性相关联，用于高级控制，包括点击，选择，执行，水平移动，垂直移动，滚动，拖动，旋转移动，缩放，最大化，最小化，执行的同时功能 文件功能和执行菜单选项。

公开(公告)号：US07812825B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11592133

申请日：2006-11-03

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: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测触摸敏感滚动垫上的人的手指或其他物体的位置的装置。 可以使用双独立振荡器来产生两个脉冲序列，其频率取决于由导体上的手指位置导致的两个导体的电容。 来自每个振荡器的脉冲可以在一段时间间隔内计数。 可以通过计算两个计数的比率来进行比率度量测量，并且也可以计算和。 两个计数的比率与设备上的手指位置有关，它们的和涉及到设备上的手指压力。

公开(公告)号：US07705876B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US10948533

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Sing Bing Kang

Inventor： Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Sing Bing Kang

IPC: H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N13/376 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/371 ,  H04N13/378 ,  H04N13/38 ,  H04N13/383

Abstract: Stereoscopic image display is described. In an embodiment, a location of the eye pupils of a viewer is determined and tracked. An image is displayed within a first focus for viewing with the left eye of the viewer, and the image is displayed within a second focus for viewing with the right eye of the viewer. A positional change of the eye pupils is tracked and a sequential image that corresponds to the positional change of the eye pupils is generated for stereoscopic viewing. In another embodiment, an image is displayed for stereoscopic viewing and a head position of a viewer relative to a center of the displayed image is determined. A positional change of the viewer's head is tracked, and a sequential image that corresponds to the positional change of the viewer's head is generated for stereoscopic viewing.

Abstract translation: 描述立体图像显示。 在一个实施例中，确定并跟踪观看者的眼睛瞳孔的位置。 在第一焦点内显示图像以用观看者的左眼观看，并且在第二焦点内显示图像以用观看者的右眼观看。 跟踪眼睛瞳孔的位置变化，并且生成对应于眼睛瞳孔的位置变化的顺序图像用于立体观看。 在另一个实施例中，显示用于立体观看的图像，并且确定观看者相对于所显示图像的中心的头部位置。 跟踪观众头部的位置变化，生成与观众头部的位置变化相对应的顺序图像，用于立体观看。

公开(公告)号：US20100091995A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12250308

申请日：2008-10-13

Applicant: Yuqun Chen ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Josh Benaloh

Inventor： Yuqun Chen ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Josh Benaloh

IPC: H04L9/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04L9/0863 ,  H04L9/0869 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0492 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L2209/24 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that effectuate a simple protocol for tangible security on mobile devices. The system can include devices that generate sets of keys and associated secret identifiers, employs the one or more keys to encrypt a secret and utilizes the identifiers and encryptions of the secret to populate a table associated with a security token device that is used in conjunction with a mobile device to release sensitive information persisted on the mobile device for user selected purposes.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的主题提供了实现用于移动设备上的有形安全性的简单协议的系统和/或方法。 该系统可以包括生成密钥集合和相关联的秘密标识符的设备，使用一个或多个密钥来加密秘密，并利用秘密的标识符和加密来填充与安全令牌设备相关联的表格，该安全令牌设备与 用于释放敏感信息的移动设备持续存在于移动设备上用于用户选择的目的。

公开(公告)号：US20100013777A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12175695

申请日：2008-07-18

Applicant: Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Georg F. Petschnigg ,  David H. Wykes ,  Albert Yiu-So Shum ,  Avi Geiger ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Joel B. Jacobs ,  Jonathan D. Friedman ,  Rosanna H. Ho

Inventor： Patrick M. Baudisch ,  Georg F. Petschnigg ,  David H. Wykes ,  Albert Yiu-So Shum ,  Avi Geiger ,  Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Michael J. Sinclair ,  Joel B. Jacobs ,  Jonathan D. Friedman ,  Rosanna H. Ho

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a method is adapted to tracking input with a device. The method includes an act of monitoring and acts of activating and displaying if a touch input is detected. The device has a first side and a second side, with the second side opposite the first side. The device has a display screen disposed on the first side, and a screen-reflective interface disposed on the second side. Respective positions on the screen-reflective interface correspond to respective locations of the display screen. The screen-reflective interface of the device is monitored. If a touch input is detected on the screen-reflective interface, the device performs acts of activating and displaying. Specifically, a tracking state is activated for the screen-reflective interface responsive to the detected touch input on the screen-reflective interface. The interface icon is displayed on the display screen to indicate that the tracking state has been activated.

Abstract translation: 在示例实施例中，一种方法适于用设备跟踪输入。 该方法包括监视动作，以及如果检测到触摸输入，则启动和显示动作。 该装置具有第一侧和第二侧，第二侧与第一侧相对。 该装置具有设置在第一侧的显示屏和设置在第二侧上的屏幕反射接口。 屏幕反射界面上的相应位置对应于显示屏幕的相应位置。 监控设备的屏幕反射界面。 如果在屏幕反射界面上检测到触摸输入，则设备执行激活和显示的动作。 具体地，响应于在屏幕反射界面上检测到的触摸输入，对屏幕反射接口激活跟踪状态。 界面图标显示在显示屏上，表示跟踪状态已被激活。

公开(公告)号：US07539508B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US11376388

申请日：2006-03-15

Applicant: Paramvir Bahl ,  Eugene Shih ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Paramvir Bahl ,  Eugene Shih ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203

Abstract: An improved method and system for reducing the power consumption of computing devices capable of communicating over a wireless network allows longer device operation and/or the use of smaller batteries. The wireless computing device supports a low power channel for receiving control signals during idle periods of operation. When the computing device is idle, the device is configured to power down all of its components with the exception of the circuitry required to power the low power channel. As such, the channel is maintained in an active state for receiving signals during both idle and non-idle periods, or in an embodiment, only during idle periods. When another device wishes to communicate with the wireless computing device, the low power channel passes a “wake-up” signal to the device indicating that the device be powered up from the idle mode of operation. A host RF component that is coupled to the network via a host computer generates this wake-up signal in an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract translation: 用于降低能够通过无线网络进行通信的计算设备的功耗的改进的方法和系统允许更长的设备操作和/或使用较小的电池。 无线计算设备支持用于在空闲操作期间接收控制信号的低功率信道。 当计算设备空闲时，除了为低功率通道供电所需的电路之外，该设备被配置为关闭其所有组件的电源。 因此，在空闲和非空闲周期期间，或在实施例中，仅在空闲时段期间，信道被维持在活动状态以接收信号。 当另一设备希望与无线计算设备进行通信时，低功率信道向设备传递一个“唤醒”信号，指示该设备从空闲操作模式通电。 在本发明的实施例中，经由主计算机耦合到网络的主机RF组件产生该唤醒信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090128589A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11941984

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: Anna Pyayt ,  Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Anna Pyayt ,  Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/346 ,  G09G3/36

Abstract: A pixel includes a primary element and a secondary element. At least a portion of the primary element is deformable between two positions. In one position, the light source is reflected such that the observer observes a dark pixel. In the other position, the light is reflected such that the observer observes a bright pixel. Gray levels of light are viewable by varying between the two positions.

Abstract translation: 像素包括主要元件和次要元件。 主元件的至少一部分可在两个位置之间变形。 在一个位置，光源被反射，使得观察者观察到暗像素。 在另一位置，光被反射，使得观察者观察到明亮的像素。 通过在两个位置之间变化可以看到灰度级的光。