公开(公告)号：US06820807B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US09717840

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

Inventor： Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/1491 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K1/123 ,  G06K1/126 ,  G06K7/0166 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/1473 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark (801), which is located in a known position relative to a metasector (802), which contains information about the encoding process used to encode the main body of data (803), which the decoding process decodes to recover the original digital data. Further embodiments include encryption, transmission by facsimile, inclusion of human readable information, and automatic launches of computer files.

Abstract translation: 格式化数字数据的方法和解码格式化的数字数据的方法。 用户可选择的格式参数会改变斑点的尺寸和其他属性以及包含这些斑点的单元格以及格式化过程格式化为图案的其他特征。 使用这些格式参数对格式化的数字数据进行编码的方法允许对于任何给定的打印机或扫描器来最佳地编码基板。 一个实施方案提供用于促进细胞位置的确定的标记。 在一个实施例中，解码过程通过定位位于相对于元器件（802）的已知位置的界标（801）来实现知识的金字塔增益，该界标（801）包含关于用于编码数据主体的编码过程的信息 （803），其解码处理解码以恢复原始数字数据。 另外的实施例包括加密，传真传输，包含人类可读信息以及计算机文件的自动启动。

公开(公告)号：US06176427B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-23

申请号：US09382173

申请日：1999-08-23

Applicant: Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

Inventor： Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06K7/1491 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K1/123 ,  G06K1/126 ,  G06K7/0166 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/1473 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark (801), which is located in a known position relative to a metasector (802), which contains information about the encoding process used to encode the main body of data (803), which the decoding process decodes to recover the original digital data. Further embodiments include encryption, transmission by facsimile, inclusion of human readable information, and automatic launches of computer files.

Abstract translation: 格式化数字数据的方法和解码格式化的数字数据的方法。 用户可选择的格式参数会改变斑点的尺寸和其他属性以及包含这些斑点的单元格以及格式化过程格式化为图案的其他特征。 使用这些格式参数对格式化的数字数据进行编码的方法允许对于任何给定的打印机或扫描器来最佳地编码基板。 一个实施例提供用于促进确定细胞位置的标记。 在一个实施例中，解码过程通过定位位于相对于元器件（802）的已知位置的界标（801）来实现知识的金字塔增益，该界标（801）包含关于用于编码数据主体的编码过程的信息 （803），其解码处理解码以恢复原始数字数据。 另外的实施例包括加密，传真传输，包含人类可读信息以及计算机文件的自动启动。

公开(公告)号：US08468148B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US11981773

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

Inventor： Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/30876

Abstract: A method of searching the Internet or onboard database or other source through devices that contain or are coupled to cameras or other imaging devices, the method including extracting search terms from the human-understandable content encoded in a machine-readable code and displayed to the recipient on the device following the imaging of that code by the device's imager. The method of search utilizes a method of navigation and input that produces a location indicator on the device display that corresponds to the location of an image of a machine-readable code in the sensor of the device's imager.

公开(公告)号：US08281999B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US10837891

申请日：2004-05-03

Applicant: Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

Inventor： Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerard Antognini

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/1491 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K1/123 ,  G06K1/126 ,  G06K7/0166 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/1473 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark (801), which is located in a known position relative to a metasector (802), which contains information about the encoding process used to encode the main body of data (803), which the decoding process decodes to recover the original digital data. Further embodiments include encryption, transmission by facsimile, inclusion of human readable information, and automatic launches of computer files.

Abstract translation: 格式化数字数据的方法和解码格式化的数字数据的方法。 用户可选择的格式参数会改变斑点的尺寸和其他属性以及包含这些斑点的单元格以及格式化过程格式化为图案的其他特征。 使用这些格式参数对格式化的数字数据进行编码的方法允许对于任何给定的打印机或扫描器来最佳地编码基板。 一个实施例提供用于促进确定细胞位置的标记。 在一个实施例中，解码过程通过定位位于相对于元器件（802）的已知位置的界标（801）来实现知识的金字塔增益，该界标（801）包含关于用于编码数据主体的编码过程的信息 （803），其解码处理解码以恢复原始数字数据。 另外的实施例包括加密，传真传输，包含人类可读信息以及计算机文件的自动启动。

公开(公告)号：US20140263649A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13827242

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

Inventor： Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06F16/532

Abstract: This invention relates primarily to a method and apparatus of visualization accomplished by utilizing an imaging device, whether as a dedicated apparatus or a standalone device such as a smartphone, or an imaging device connected to other devices such as to a personal computer with attached monitor. The imaging device of the visualization process and/or apparatus images and recognizes a machine-recognizable graphic, whether a machine-readable code or other mark or other recognizable feature and, based on instructions pre-loaded into the associated computing device, displays an image signaled by such instructions. The invention further allows the user to change the display through signals generated by the user by moving the imaging device in certain preprogrammed manners relative to the machine-recognizable graphic. The imaging device thereby becomes an input device for purposes of navigating and visualizing a wealth of details related to a base display such as a map.

Abstract translation: 本发明主要涉及通过利用成像装置，无论是作为专用装置还是诸如智能电话的独立装置，或连接到其他装置的成像装置，如具有连接的监视器的个人计算机而实现的可视化方法和装置。 可视化过程和/或设备的成像设备对预先加载到相关联的计算设备中的指令显示图像并识别机器可识别图形，无论机器可读代码或其他标记或其他可识别特征，并且基于指示预先加载到相关联的计算设备中的指令来显示图像 用这样的指示信号。 本发明还允许用户通过相对于机器可识别的图形以某些预编程的方式移动成像设备而通过由用户生成的信号来改变显示。 因此，成像装置成为用于导航和可视化与诸如地图的基本显示相关的大量细节的输入装置。

公开(公告)号：US6098882A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US609549

申请日：1996-03-01

Applicant: Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerald Antognini

Inventor： Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Walter Gerald Antognini

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06K7/016 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/1491 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K1/123 ,  G06K1/126 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K7/0166 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K7/1473 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark (801), which is located in a known position relative to a metasector (802), which contains information about the encoding process used to encode the main body of data (803), which the decoding process decodes to recover the original digital data. Further embodiments include encryption, transmission by facsimile, inclusion of human readable information, and automatic launches of computer files.

Abstract translation: 格式化数字数据的方法和解码格式化的数字数据的方法。 用户可选择的格式参数会改变斑点的尺寸和其他属性以及包含这些斑点的单元格以及格式化过程格式化为图案的其他特征。 使用这些格式参数对格式化的数字数据进行编码的方法允许对于任何给定的打印机或扫描器来最佳地编码基板。 一个实施例提供用于促进确定细胞位置的标记。 在一个实施例中，解码过程通过定位位于相对于元器件（802）的已知位置的界标（801）来实现知识的金字塔增益，该界标（801）包含关于用于编码数据主体的编码过程的信息 （803），其解码处理解码以恢复原始数字数据。 另外的实施例包括加密，传真传输，包含人类可读信息以及计算机文件的自动启动。

公开(公告)号：US20140097250A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13573748

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: Thomas Charles ANTOGNINI ,  Walter Gerald ANTOGNINI

Inventor： Thomas Charles ANTOGNINI ,  Walter Gerald ANTOGNINI

IPC: G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/1404 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K1/123 ,  G06K7/1426 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/06046

Abstract: A method of formatting digital data and a method of decoding the formatted digital data. User selectable format parameters vary the dimensions and other attributes of spots and the cells containing those spots as well as other features which the formatting process formats into a pattern. A method of encoding the formatted digital data using these format parameters allows for encoding a substrate optimally for any given printer or scanner. One embodiment provides for markers to facilitate determination of cell locations. In one embodiment the decoding process achieves a pyramid gain of knowledge by locating a landmark (801), which is located in a known position relative to a metasector (802), which contains information about the encoding process used to encode the main body of data (803), which the decoding process decodes to recover the original digital data. Further embodiments include encryption, transmission by facsimile, inclusion of human readable information, and automatic launches of computer files.

Abstract translation: 格式化数字数据的方法和解码格式化的数字数据的方法。 用户可选择的格式参数会改变斑点的尺寸和其他属性以及包含这些斑点的单元格以及格式化过程格式化为图案的其他特征。 使用这些格式参数对格式化的数字数据进行编码的方法允许对于任何给定的打印机或扫描器来最佳地编码基板。 一个实施例提供用于促进确定细胞位置的标记。 在一个实施例中，解码过程通过定位位于相对于元器件（802）的已知位置的界标（801）来实现知识的金字塔增益，该界标（801）包含关于用于编码数据主体的编码过程的信息 （803），其解码处理解码以恢复原始数字数据。 另外的实施例包括加密，传真传输，包含人类可读信息以及计算机文件的自动启动。

公开(公告)号：US20140372469A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US13986892

申请日：2013-06-14

Applicant: Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

Inventor： Walter Gerard Antognini ,  Thomas Charles Antognini

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/951 ,  G06F16/9032 ,  G06F16/9554

Abstract: A method of searching the Internet or onboard database or other source through devices that contain or are coupled to cameras or other imaging devices, the method including extracting search terms from the human-understandable content encoded in a machine-readable code and displayed to the recipient on the device following the imaging of that code by the device's imager. The method of search utilizes a method of navigation and input that produces a location indicator on the device display that corresponds to the location of an image of a machine-readable code in the sensor of the device's imager.

Abstract translation: 一种通过包含或耦合到相机或其他成像装置的设备搜索因特网或车载数据库或其他来源的方法，所述方法包括从以机器可读代码编码并显示给接收者的人可理解的内容中提取搜索项 在该设备的成像器上对该代码进行成像之后。 搜索方法利用导航和输入的方法，其在设备显示器上产生对应于设备成像器的传感器中的机器可读代码的图像的位置的位置指示符。

公开(公告)号：US08629932B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12542458

申请日：2009-08-17

Applicant: Tigran Galstian ,  Peter P. Clark ,  Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Jeffrey James Parker ,  Derek Alexandre Proudian ,  Thomas Edwin Killick ,  Armen Zohrabyan

Inventor： Tigran Galstian ,  Peter P. Clark ,  Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Jeffrey James Parker ,  Derek Alexandre Proudian ,  Thomas Edwin Killick ,  Armen Zohrabyan

IPC: G03B13/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G03B3/00 ,  G03B13/18 ,  G03B13/32

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/772

Abstract: A camera module and method for focusing a tunable lens configured to continuously vary its optical power in response to a drive signal. A drive circuit generates the drive signal so that the tunable lens performs a continuous scan of its optical power. An image sensor is configured to acquire light images passing through the tunable lens, and to convert the light images to image signals during the continuous scan. A processor is configured to generate focus scores of the acquired light images using the image signals during the continuous scan. The processor is configured to determine from the focus scores a peak focus score achieved or achievable, and to instruct the drive circuit to adjust the drive signal so that the tunable lens settles at a value of the optical power that corresponds to the peak focus score.

Abstract translation: 一种用于聚焦可调透镜的相机模块和方法，其被配置为响应于驱动信号而连续地改变其光功率。 驱动电路产生驱动信号，使得可调透镜执行其光功率的连续扫描。 图像传感器被配置为获取通过可调透镜的光图像，并且在连续扫描期间将光图像转换成图像信号。 处理器被配置为在连续扫描期间使用图像信号产生所获取的光图像的焦点分数。 处理器被配置为根据焦点得分确定达到或可实现的峰值聚焦分数，并且指示驱动电路调整驱动信号，使得可调透镜以与峰值对焦分数相对应的光功率的值来稳定。

公开(公告)号：US20100039532A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12542458

申请日：2009-08-17

Applicant: Tigran Galstian ,  Peter P. Clark ,  Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Jeffrey James Parker ,  Derek Alexandre Proudian ,  Thomas Edwin Killick ,  Armen Zohrabyan

Inventor： Tigran Galstian ,  Peter P. Clark ,  Thomas Charles Antognini ,  Jeffrey James Parker ,  Derek Alexandre Proudian ,  Thomas Edwin Killick ,  Armen Zohrabyan

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/772

Abstract: A camera module and method for focusing a tunable lens configured to continuously vary its optical power in response to a drive signal. A drive circuit generates the drive signal so that the tunable lens performs a continuous scan of its optical power. An image sensor is configured to acquire light images passing through the tunable lens, and to convert the light images to image signals during the continuous scan. A processor is configured to generate focus scores of the acquired light images using the image signals during the continuous scan. The processor is configured to determine from the focus scores a peak focus score achieved or achievable, and to instruct the drive circuit to adjust the drive signal so that the tunable lens settles at a value of the optical power that corresponds to the peak focus score.

Abstract translation: 一种用于聚焦可调透镜的相机模块和方法，其被配置为响应于驱动信号而连续地改变其光功率。 驱动电路产生驱动信号，使得可调透镜执行其光功率的连续扫描。 图像传感器被配置为获取通过可调透镜的光图像，并且在连续扫描期间将光图像转换成图像信号。 处理器被配置为在连续扫描期间使用图像信号产生所获取的光图像的焦点分数。 处理器被配置为根据焦点得分确定达到或可实现的峰值聚焦分数，并且指示驱动电路调整驱动信号，使得可调透镜以与峰值对焦分数相对应的光功率的值来稳定。