公开(公告)号：US10477149B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US16140485

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04N13/275 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/363 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/383 ,  G01S3/00 ,  G03H1/00 ,  G02B27/22

Abstract: The invention is directed to recording, transmitting, and displaying a three-dimensional image of a face of a user in a video stream. Reflected light from a curved or geometrically shaped screen is employed to provide multiple perspective views of the user's face that are transformed into the image, which is communicated to remotely located other users. A head mounted projection display system is employed to capture the reflective light. The system includes a frame, that when worn by a user, wraps around and grips the user's head. Also, at least two separate image capture modules are included on the frame and generally positioned relatively adjacent to the left and right eyes of a user when the system is worn. Each module includes one or more sensor components, such as cameras, that are arranged to detect at least reflected non-visible light from a screen positioned in front of the user.

公开(公告)号：US20190257921A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16398139

申请日：2019-04-29

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01S7/484 ,  G01S17/48 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/00

Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward measuring a three dimensional range to a target. A transmitter emits light toward the target. An aperture may receive light reflections from the target. The aperture may direct the reflections toward a sensor that comprises rows of pixels that have columns. The sensor is offset a predetermined distance from the transmitter. Anticipated arrival times of the reflections on the sensor are based on the departure times and the predetermined offset distance. A portion of the pixels are sequentially activated based on the anticipated arrival times. The target's three dimensional range measurement is based on the reflections detected by the portion of the pixels.

公开(公告)号：US10084990B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15804909

申请日：2017-11-06

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N13/275 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/344 ,  G03H1/00 ,  G01S3/00 ,  G02B27/22 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/383

CPC classification number: H04N7/157 ,  G01S3/00 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B27/2292 ,  G03H1/0005 ,  G03H2001/0088 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/243 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/275 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/363 ,  H04N13/366 ,  H04N13/383 ,  H04N2213/001

Abstract: The invention is directed to recording, transmitting, and displaying a three-dimensional image of a face of a user in a video stream. Reflected light from a curved or geometrically shaped screen is employed to provide multiple perspective views of the user's face that are transformed into the image, which is communicated to remotely located other users. A head mounted projection display system is employed to capture the reflective light. The system includes a frame, that when worn by a user, wraps around and grips the user's head. Also, at least two separate image capture modules are included on the frame and generally positioned relatively adjacent to the left and right eyes of a user when the system is worn. Each module includes one or more sensor components, such as cameras, that are arranged to detect at least reflected non-visible light from a screen positioned in front of the user.

公开(公告)号：US10061137B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15804392

申请日：2017-11-06

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G02B5/124

CPC classification number: G02B27/2235 ,  G02B5/124

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a system for enabling a user to view an image on a surface. The system may include projector(s), sensor, projection surface or screen, and processor. The projectors may project light for an image onto the surface. The sensor may detect light reflected off the surface. The surface may include multiple types of surface elements, such as multiple first elements positioned as border of a display area on the surface to provide feedback regarding the surface and multiple second elements positioned within the border of the display area to reflect the image to the user. The processor may determine characteristics of the border of the display area based on light reflected to the sensor from first elements. And it may modify parameters of the image based on the characteristics of the border of the display area.

公开(公告)号：US20160335778A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15098285

申请日：2016-04-13

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01P3/36 ,  H04N5/04

CPC classification number: G06T7/20 ,  G01P3/36 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2351 ,  H04N13/254

Abstract: Systems and methods for machine vision are presented. Such machine vision includes ego-motion, as well as the segmentation and/or classification of image data of one or more targets of interest. The projection and detection of scanning light beams that generate a pattern are employed. Real-time continuous and accurate spatial-temporal 3D sensing is achieved. The relative motion between an observer and a projection surface is determined. A combination of visible and non-visible patterns, as well as a combination of visible and non-visible sensor arrays is employed to sense 3D coordinates of target features, as well as acquire color image data to generate 3D color images of targets. Stereoscopic pairs of cameras are employed to generate 3D image data. Such cameras are dynamically aligned and calibrated. Information may be encoded in the transmitted patterns. The information is decoded upon detection of the pattern and employed to determine features of the reflecting surface.

Abstract translation: 介绍了机器视觉的系统和方法。 这样的机器视觉包括自主运动，以及对感兴趣的一个或多个目标的图像数据的分割和/或分类。 采用产生图案的扫描光束的投影和检测。 实时连续准确的空间 - 时间3D感知。 确定观察者与投影面之间的相对运动。 采用可见和不可见图案的组合以及可见和不可见的传感器阵列的组合来感测目标特征的3D坐标，以及获取彩色图像数据以产生目标的3D彩色图像。 采用立体摄像机对来生成3D图像数据。 这样的相机被动态对准和校准。 信息可以以传输的模式进行编码。 该信息在检测到图案时被解码，并用于确定反射表面的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08711370B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US14046374

申请日：2013-10-04

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01B11/14 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/428 ,  A63F13/833 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0386

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards detecting the three dimensional position of a position sensing device (PSD) utilizing a spot scanned across a remote surface. A trajectory map may be determined for a projection system. The trajectory map may identify a location of the spot at various times during the scan. A PSD may be arranged with a clear view of the remote surface. The PSD may observe at least three spots projected onto the remote surface utilizing three lines of sight that enable moment-in-time linear alignment between the spot and a sensor. Observation angles between each of the lines of sight may be determined. For each observed spot, a transition time may be determined and a location of the observed spot may be determined based on the trajectory map. A position of the PSD may be determined based on determined observed locations and the observation angles of the PSD.

Abstract translation: 实施例旨在利用利用跨越远程表面扫描的点来检测位置感测装置（PSD）的三维位置。 可以为投影系统确定轨迹图。 轨迹图可以在扫描期间的不同时间识别斑点的位置。 PSD可以布置成具有远程表面的清晰视图。 PSD可以使用三条视线来观察至少三个投影到远程表面上的点，这些视线使点和传感器之间能够进行时间线性对准。 可以确定每个视线之间的观察角度。 对于每个观测点，可以确定转变时间，并且可以基于轨迹图来确定观测点的位置。 PSD的位置可以基于确定的观察位置和PSD的观察角度来确定。

公开(公告)号：US08573783B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13037949

申请日：2011-03-01

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G03B21/20

CPC classification number: G02B5/0808 ,  F21S41/16 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/108 ,  G02B27/142 ,  G02B27/283

Abstract: A scanned projector and illumination system includes an energy-emitting source that is disposed in a projector and that emits energy beams out of the projector through an aperture. A scanning mirror is disposed in the projector and redirects energy beams therein. The scanning mirror moves such that the redirected energy beams form a scanning pattern with a scanning rate. A safety feature is disposed in the projector. The safety feature includes a fuse material. The energy beams move along the fuse material at the scanning rate. The safety feature modulates emission of the energy beams out of the projector through the aperture such that the energy beams are only emitted out of the projector through the aperture when the scanning rate of the energy beams is high enough to prevent the fuse material from reaching a threshold energy level at any location along the fuse material.

Abstract translation: 扫描的投影仪和照明系统包括设置在投影仪中的能量发射源，并且通过孔将能量束发射出投影仪。 扫描反射镜设置在投影仪中并将能量束重定向到其中。 扫描镜移动使得重定向的能量束以扫描速率形成扫描图案。 投影机中安装了一个安全功能。 安全功能包括保险丝材料。 能量束以扫描速率沿熔丝材料移动。 安全特征调节能量束通过孔径离开投影机的发射，使得当能量束的扫描速率高到足以防止熔丝材料到达时，能量束仅通过孔径从投射器射出 沿熔断体材料的任何位置的阈值能级。

公开(公告)号：US08184108B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US10923550

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G02B6/0018 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: A folded optical element waveguide that allows a minimum width bezel to be used around the perimeter of a light-based touch screen display. The apparatus and method includes a touch screen and a waveguide substrate provided adjacent the touch screen. The waveguide substrate includes a plurality of waveguides and a plurality of optical elements provided adjacent the touch screen. The waveguides include an internally reflective surface to reflect light perpendicular to the surface of the touch screen. The emitting and detecting waveguides are thus folded and provided around the side edges of the display. As a result, the width of the bezel around the display can be minimized.

Abstract translation: 折叠光学元件波导，其允许在基于光的触摸屏显示器的周边周围使用最小宽度的边框。 所述装置和方法包括设置在触摸屏附近的触摸屏和波导基板。 波导基板包括多个波导和邻近触摸屏设置的多个光学元件。 波导包括内反射表面以反射垂直于触摸屏表面的光。 因此，发射和检测波导被折叠并设置在显示器的侧边缘周围。 结果，可以使显示器周围的边框的宽度最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08014681B1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11945929

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: H04B10/12

CPC classification number: H04B10/801 ,  G02B6/0018 ,  G02B6/002 ,  G02B6/43

Abstract: A device can convert electrical signals into modulated light signals and conduct those modulated light signals between components within the device or between the device and another device through at least a portion of the housing of the device that is transparent to the light wavelength of the modulate light signals.

Abstract translation: 器件可以将电信号转换为调制光信号，并通过器件的至少一部分对调制光的光波长透明的装置的至少一部分，将装置内部或器件与器件之间的调制光信号进行转换 信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110211243A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13037949

申请日：2011-03-01

Applicant: Gerard Dirk Smits

Inventor： Gerard Dirk Smits

IPC: G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G02B5/0808 ,  F21S41/16 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/108 ,  G02B27/142 ,  G02B27/283

Abstract: A scanned projector and illumination system includes an energy-emitting source that is disposed in a projector and that emits energy beams out of the projector through an aperture. A scanning mirror is disposed in the projector and redirects energy beams therein. The scanning mirror moves such that the redirected energy beams form a scanning pattern with a scanning rate. A safety feature is disposed in the projector. The safety feature includes a fuse material. The energy beams move along the fuse material at the scanning rate. The safety feature modulates emission of the energy beams out of the projector through the aperture such that the energy beams are only emitted out of the projector through the aperture when the scanning rate of the energy beams is high enough to prevent the fuse material from reaching a threshold energy level at any location along the fuse material.

Abstract translation: 扫描的投影仪和照明系统包括设置在投影仪中的能量发射源，并且通过孔将能量束发射出投影仪。 扫描反射镜设置在投影仪中并将能量束重定向到其中。 扫描镜移动使得重定向的能量束以扫描速率形成扫描图案。 投影机中安装了一个安全功能。 安全功能包括保险丝材料。 能量束以扫描速率沿熔丝材料移动。 安全特征调节能量束通过孔径离开投影机的发射，使得当能量束的扫描速率高到足以防止熔丝材料到达时，能量束仅通过孔径从投射器射出 沿熔断体材料的任何位置的阈值能级。