公开(公告)号：US20140085135A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628990

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Richard Wayne DEVAUL ,  Waleed KADOUS ,  Eric TELLER ,  Cliff Biffle ,  Edward Allen KEYES

Inventor： Richard Wayne DEVAUL ,  Waleed KADOUS ,  Eric TELLER ,  Cliff Biffle ,  Edward Allen KEYES

IPC: G01S1/02 ,  G01S19/03

CPC classification number: G01S5/04 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S1/042 ,  G01S1/20 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G01S5/12 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S19/03 ,  G01S19/24

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a balloon-based positioning system and method. In one example embodiment, a system includes at least three balloons, with each balloon including a position-determining module (PDM) and a position-broadcasting module (PBM). Each PDM is configured for determining a position of the respective balloon and each PBM is configured for broadcasting a balloon signal containing balloon-positioning data of the respective balloon. The balloon-positioning data includes the determined position of the respective balloon and a corresponding time of broadcast.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是基于气球的定位系统和方法的实施例。 在一个示例性实施例中，系统包括至少三个气球，每个气球包括位置确定模块（PDM）和位置广播模块（PBM）。 每个PDM被配置用于确定相应气球的位置，并且每个PBM被配置为广播包含相应气球的气球定位数据的气球信号。 气球定位数据包括确定的相应气球的位置和相应的广播时间。

公开(公告)号：US20130176533A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13631594

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Josh Weaver ,  Edward Allen Keyes

Inventor： Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Josh Weaver ,  Edward Allen Keyes

IPC: A61B3/113

CPC classification number: A61B3/113 ,  A61F2009/00846 ,  G01B11/167 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06K9/2036

Abstract: Exemplary methods and systems help provide for tracking an eye. An exemplary method may involve: causing the projection of a pattern onto an eye, wherein the pattern comprises at least one line, and receiving data regarding deformation of the at least one line of the pattern. The method further includes correlating the data to iris, sclera, and pupil orientation to determine a position of the eye, and causing an item on a display to move in correlation with the eye position.

Abstract translation: 示例性的方法和系统有助于跟踪眼睛。 示例性方法可以包括：将图案投影到眼睛上，其中图案包括至少一条线，并且接收关于图案的至少一条线的变形的数据。 该方法还包括将数据与虹膜，巩膜和瞳孔取向相关联以确定眼睛的位置，并使得显示器上的物体与眼睛位置相关地移动。

公开(公告)号：US08942419B1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13621067

申请日：2012-09-15

Applicant: Bo Wu ,  Yong Zhao ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

Inventor： Bo Wu ,  Yong Zhao ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0044 ,  A61B3/00 ,  A61B3/113 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G03B29/00 ,  G03B2213/025 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06K9/0061 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/30201 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining eye position and/or for determining eye movement based on glints. An exemplary computer-implemented method involves: (a) causing a camera that is attached to a head-mounted display (HMD) to record a video of the eye; (b) while the video of the eye is being recorded, causing a plurality of light sources that are attached to the HMD and generally directed towards the eye to switch on and off according to a predetermined pattern, wherein the predetermined pattern is such that at least two of the light sources are switched on at any given time while the video of the eye is being recorded; (c) analyzing the video of the eye to detect controlled glints that correspond to the plurality of light sources; and (d) determining a measure of eye position based on the controlled glints.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定眼睛位置和/或基于闪光来确定眼睛运动的方法和系统。 示例性的计算机实现的方法包括：（a）使附接到头戴式显示器（HMD）的照相机记录眼睛的视频; （b）在记录眼睛的视频的同时，使根据预定图案使附接到HMD并且大体上指向眼睛的多个光源接通和断开，其中预定模式使得在 在记录眼睛的视频的任何给定时间，至少两个光源被接通; （c）分析眼睛的视频以检测对应于多个光源的受控闪光; 和（d）基于受控的闪光来确定眼睛位置的度量。

公开(公告)号：US20150098620A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14571402

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: Bo Wu ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Yong Zhao ,  Edward Allen Keyes

Inventor： Bo Wu ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Yong Zhao ,  Edward Allen Keyes

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S17/06

CPC classification number: G06T7/0044 ,  A61B3/00 ,  A61B3/113 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G03B29/00 ,  G03B2213/025 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06K9/0061 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/30201 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining eye position and/or for determining eye movement based on glints. An exemplary computer-implemented method involves: (a) causing a camera that is attached to a head-mounted display (HMD) to record a video of the eye; (b) while the video of the eye is being recorded, causing a plurality of light sources that are attached to the HMD and generally directed towards the eye to switch on and off according to a predetermined pattern, wherein the predetermined pattern is such that at least two of the light sources are switched on at any given time while the video of the eye is being recorded; (c) analyzing the video of the eye to detect controlled glints that correspond to the plurality of light sources; and (d) determining a measure of eye position based on the controlled glints.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定眼睛位置和/或基于闪光来确定眼睛运动的方法和系统。 示例性的计算机实现的方法包括：（a）使附接到头戴式显示器（HMD）的照相机记录眼睛的视频; （b）在记录眼睛的视频的同时，使根据预定图案使附接到HMD并且大体上指向眼睛的多个光源接通和断开，其中预定模式使得在 在记录眼睛的视频的任何给定时间，至少两个光源被接通; （c）分析眼睛的视频以检测对应于多个光源的受控闪光; 和（d）基于受控的闪光来确定眼睛位置的度量。

公开(公告)号：US09354445B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13601900

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Cliff L. Biffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

Inventor： Joshua Weaver ,  Thad Eugene Starner ,  Cliff L. Biffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  A61B3/113

CPC classification number: G02B27/0093 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/013 ,  A61B3/113

Abstract: Example methods and systems determine a position of a portion of a human eye based on electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface of the human eye. A sensor associated with a computing device can be calibrated in response to an event. The computing device can receive data indicative of electromagnetic radiation reflected from a human eye. The computing device can determine a position of a portion of the human eye based on the received data indicative of electromagnetic radiation. The computing device can generate an indication including the position of the portion of the human eye. The computing device can transmit the indication from the computing device. In some embodiments, the data indicative of electromagnetic information can be provided by electromagnetic emitter/sensors mounted on a wearable computing device directed toward a human eye of a wearer of the wearable computing device.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法和系统基于从人眼表面反射的电磁辐射来确定人眼的一部分的位置。 可以响应于事件来校准与计算设备相关联的传感器。 计算设备可以接收指示从人眼反射的电磁辐射的数据。 计算设备可以基于指示电磁辐射的接收数据来确定人眼的一部分的位置。 计算装置可以产生包括人眼部分的位置的指示。 计算设备可以从计算设备发送指示。 在一些实施例中，指示电磁信息的数据可以由安装在可佩戴的计算装置上的电磁发射器/传感器来提供，该装置指向穿戴式计算装置的佩戴者的人眼。

公开(公告)号：US08913789B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13621083

申请日：2012-09-15

Applicant: Thad Eugene Starner ,  Yong Zhao ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes ,  Bo Wu

Inventor： Thad Eugene Starner ,  Yong Zhao ,  Joshua Weaver ,  Hayes Solos Raffle ,  Edward Allen Keyes ,  Bo Wu

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0044 ,  A61B3/00 ,  A61B3/113 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G03B29/00 ,  G03B2213/025 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06K9/00604 ,  G06K9/0061 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/30201 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining eye position and/or for determining eye movement based on glints. An exemplary computer-implemented method involves: (a) causing an imaging device that is attached to a head-mountable display (HMD) to record a video of the eye; (b) while the video of the eye is being recorded, causing a plurality of light sources that are attached to the HMD and generally directed towards the eye to switch on and off according to a predetermined pattern, wherein the predetermined pattern is such that at least two of the light sources are switched on at any given time while the video of the eye is being recorded; (c) analyzing the video of the eye to detect controlled glints that correspond to the plurality of light sources; and (d) determining a measure of eye position based on the controlled glints.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定眼睛位置和/或基于闪光来确定眼睛运动的方法和系统。 示例性的计算机实现的方法包括：（a）使附接到可头戴式显示器（HMD）的成像装置记录眼睛的视频; （b）在记录眼睛的视频的同时，使根据预定图案使附接到HMD并且大体上指向眼睛的多个光源接通和断开，其中预定模式使得在 在记录眼睛的视频的任何给定时间，至少两个光源被接通; （c）分析眼睛的视频以检测对应于多个光源的受控闪光; 和（d）基于受控的闪光来确定眼睛位置的度量。