公开(公告)号：US09043502B1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US14108186

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bradley J. Bozarth ,  Mingjing Huang

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F2203/0384

Abstract: A portable or mobile computing device, such as a smart phone or portable media player, can be used to control one or more electronic devices over an appropriate wireless channel. In one example, a user can utilize a smart phone as a mouse for a notebook computer or Internet-capable television. The user can move the portable device on a surface and press appropriate selectable elements on the portable device, as if the user is using a wireless mouse. The portable device can send the commands over the wireless channel to the electronic device, which can provide inputs and/or control signals to the electronic device. In some embodiments, the user can take advantage of the processing capability of the portable device to work directly with elements such as a wireless keyboard and wireless monitor, without the need for a notebook or other such computing element therebetween.

Abstract translation: 诸如智能电话或便携式媒体播放器的便携式或移动计算设备可以用于通过适当的无线信道来控制一个或多个电子设备。 在一个示例中，用户可以将智能电话用作笔记本电脑或具有因特网功能的电视机的鼠标。 用户可以在表面上移动便携式设备，并按照便携式设备上的适当可选元素，就像用户正在使用无线鼠标一样。 便携式设备可以通过无线信道将命令发送到电子设备，电子设备可以向电子设备提供输入和/或控制信号。 在一些实施例中，用户可以利用便携式设备的处理能力直接与诸如无线键盘和无线监视器之类的元件一起工作，而不需要笔记本或其间的这种计算元件。

公开(公告)号：US09355301B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14552378

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth M. Karakotsios ,  Kah Kuen Fu ,  Volodymyr V. Ivanchenko ,  Mingjing Huang

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/0061

Abstract: The computational resources needed to perform processes such as image recognition can be reduced by determining appropriate frames of image information to use for the processing. In some embodiments, infrared imaging can be used to determine when a person is looking substantially towards a device, such that an image frame captured at that time will likely be adequate for facial recognition. In other embodiments, sound triangulation or motion sensing can be used to assist in determining which captured image frames to discard and which to select for processing based on any of a number of factors indicative of a proper frame for processing.

Abstract translation: 可以通过确定用于处理的图像信息的适当帧来减少执行诸如图像识别的处理所需的计算资源。 在一些实施例中，可以使用红外成像来确定人物何时基本上朝向设备观看，使得当时捕获的图像帧将可能足以用于面部识别。 在其他实施例中，可以使用声音三角测量或运动感测来基于指示用于处理的适当帧的多个因素中的任何一个来确定要丢弃哪个捕获的图像帧以及哪个被选择用于处理。

公开(公告)号：US09170318B1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14158627

申请日：2014-01-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bradley J. Bozarth ,  Isaac Scott Noble ,  Mingjing Huang

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  G01S5/02

CPC classification number: G01S5/0284 ,  H04W4/026 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Electronic devices can identify other nearby devices, and determine the relative positions of those devices, using a combination of techniques. Various devices are able to project one or more instances of a unique identifier, such as a barcode, which can be imaged by other devices. The devices also can communicate position and/or orientation information over a wireless sideband channel. By combining the information relating to the projected identifier with information collected over the sideband channel, devices can automatically determine the location of various devices and associate a user or device identity with those devices. A user of a device then can view relative locations of those devices on a display element, including information about the user of the device. Further, the relative position determinations can enable a user to perform certain functions with respect to another device based at least in part upon the position and/or identity of that device.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以识别其他附近的设备，并且使用技术的组合来确定这些设备的相对位置。 各种设备能够投射可由其他设备成像的唯一标识符（例如条形码）的一个或多个实例。 这些设备还可以通过无线边带信道来传送位置和/或取向信息。 通过将与投影标识相关的信息与通过边带通道收集的信息组合，设备可以自动确定各种设备的位置，并将用户或设备身份与这些设备相关联。 然后，设备的用户可以在显示元件上查看这些设备的相对位置，包括关于设备的用户的信息。 此外，相对位置确定可以使得用户能够至少部分地基于该设备的位置和/或身份来执行关于另一设备的某些功能。

公开(公告)号：US08897510B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US14151717

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth M. Karakotsios ,  Kah Kuen Fu ,  Volodymyr V. Ivanchenko ,  Mingjing Huang

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/0061

Abstract: The computational resources needed to perform processes such as image recognition can be reduced by determining appropriate frames of image information to use for the processing. In some embodiments, infrared imaging can be used to determine when a person is looking substantially towards a device, such that an image frame captured at that time will likely be adequate for facial recognition. In other embodiments, sound triangulation or motion sensing can be used to assist in determining which captured image frames to discard and which to select for processing based on any of a number of factors indicative of a proper frame for processing.

Abstract translation: 可以通过确定用于处理的图像信息的适当帧来减少执行诸如图像识别的处理所需的计算资源。 在一些实施例中，可以使用红外成像来确定人物何时基本上朝向设备观看，使得当时捕获的图像帧将可能足以用于面部识别。 在其他实施例中，可以使用声音三角测量或运动感测来基于指示用于处理的适当帧的多个因素中的任何一个来确定要丢弃哪个捕获的图像帧以及哪个被选择用于处理。

公开(公告)号：US20150078623A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14552378

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： KENNETH M. KARAKOTSIOS ,  Kah Kuen Fu ,  Volodymyr V. Ivanchenko ,  Mingjing Huang

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/0061

Abstract: The computational resources needed to perform processes such as image recognition can be reduced by determining appropriate frames of image information to use for the processing. In some embodiments, infrared imaging can be used to determine when a person is looking substantially towards a device, such that an image frame captured at that time will likely be adequate for facial recognition. In other embodiments, sound triangulation or motion sensing can be used to assist in determining which captured image frames to discard and which to select for processing based on any of a number of factors indicative of a proper frame for processing.

Abstract translation: 可以通过确定用于处理的图像信息的适当帧来减少执行诸如图像识别的处理所需的计算资源。 在一些实施例中，可以使用红外成像来确定人物何时基本上朝向设备观看，使得当时捕获的图像帧将可能足以用于面部识别。 在其他实施例中，可以使用声音三角测量或运动感测来基于指示用于处理的适当帧的多个因素中的任何一个来确定要丢弃哪个捕获的图像帧以及哪个被选择用于处理。