Digital watermarking methods and related toy and game applications
    1.
    发明授权
    Digital watermarking methods and related toy and game applications 有权
    数字水印方法及相关玩具及游戏应用

    公开(公告)号:US07502759B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-10

    申请号:US10139147

    申请日:2002-05-02

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to toys and game applications that are enhanced with digital watermarks. In one embodiment, a character card includes a unique identifier in the form of a digital watermark. The identifier is used to link to a database record, which can be updated to reflect changes in game attributes. Some such game attributes include life, character type and name, health, strength, and power levels. The data record can be updated or modified to reflect changes in attributes due to activity or events during a computer software game. The database record can be used by the computer software game to alter or enhance the game. In another embodiment, a toy interacts with toy components or cards via digital watermarks. Digital watermarks enhance games, toys and books in still other embodiments.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用数字水印增强的玩具和游戏应用。 在一个实施例中,字符卡包括数字水印形式的唯一标识符。 标识符用于链接到可以更新的数据库记录,以反映游戏属性的变化。 一些这样的游戏属性包括生命,字符类型和名称,健康,力量和功率水平。 可以更新或修改数据记录以反映由于计算机软件游戏期间的活动或事件而导致的属性变化。 计算机软件游戏可以使用数据库记录来改变或增强游戏。 在另一个实施例中,玩具通过数字水印与玩具组件或卡相互作用。 在其他实施例中,数字水印增强游戏,玩具和书籍。

    Methods and Related Toy and Game Applications Using Encoded Information
    2.
    发明申请
    Methods and Related Toy and Game Applications Using Encoded Information 有权
    使用编码信息的方法和相关玩具和游戏应用程序

    公开(公告)号:US20100062819A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-11

    申请号:US12400476

    申请日:2009-03-09

    摘要: The presently claimed invention relates generally to toys and games that are enhanced with encoded information. One claim recites a method of playing a computerized game including: receiving image or video representing a physical object, the physical object comprising information steganographically encoded therein, the information is carried by the physical object through alterations to data representing at least some features carried by the physical object; utilizing a multi-purpose processor configured to: analyze received image or video to decode information steganographically encoded therein; interrogate a database or storage location with at least some of the information to obtain at least one game attribute associated with information; and modify the at least one game attribute to reflect activity during play of the computerized game. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.

    摘要翻译: 目前要求保护的发明一般涉及通过编码信息增强的玩具和游戏。 一个声明描述了播放电脑化游戏的方法,包括:接收表示物理对象的图像或视频,该物理对象包括在其中被隐写编码的信息,该信息由物理对象通过对代表由 物理对象 利用多用途处理器,其被配置为:分析接收到的图像或视频以解码其中被隐写编码的信息; 用至少一些信息来询问数据库或存储位置以获得与信息相关联的至少一个游戏属性; 并且修改所述至少一个游戏属性以反映在所述计算机游戏过程中的活动。 当然,也提供其他权利要求和组合。

    Watermark systems and methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Watermark systems and methods 有权
    水印系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08750556B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US11548167

    申请日:2006-10-10

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: A number of novel watermarking applications, and improvements to watermarking methods, are disclosed. Included are techniques for encoding printed circuit boards and street signs with watermarks, deterring credit card fraud and controlling software licensing using watermarks, registering collectibles via watermarks, encoding the margins of printed pages with watermarks, and using watermarks to convey extra information in video by which fidelity of the rendered video may be improved. One particular arrangement is a method in which a PDA, wristwatch, or other portable device with a display screen presents a pattern that includes a machine-readable identifier. This image is sensed by a separate device, such as a webcam or a camera-equipped cell phone. The sensing device can then take an action based on the identifier. In some arrangements, the action is personalized to the user.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一些新颖的水印应用以及对水印方法的改进。 包括用于编码具有水印的印刷电路板和路牌的技术,阻止信用卡欺诈和使用水印控制软件许可,通过水印注册收藏品,用水印对打印页面的边缘进行编码,以及使用水印来传达视频中的额外信息, 可以提高渲染视频的保真度。 一种特定的布置是其中具有显示屏的PDA,手表或其他便携式设备呈现包括机器可读标识符的图案的方法。 该图像由单独的设备感测到,例如网络摄像机或配备有相机的手机。 然后,感测装置可以基于标识符采取动作。 在一些安排中,该操作被个性化给用户。

    Digital watermarking apparatus and methods
    5.
    发明授权
    Digital watermarking apparatus and methods 有权
    数字水印设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07330564B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-12

    申请号:US11622202

    申请日:2007-01-11

    IPC分类号: H04K1/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to various devices, including handheld devices. One claim recites a device including an image sensor including lenses, the lenses are arranged to create a pattern in captured image data, the pattern to be created so as to steganographically hide a plural-bit identifier in the captured image data, and electronic circuitry. Of course, other combinations are provided and claimed as well.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及包括手持设备在内的各种设备。 一个权利要求描述了包括包括透镜的图像传感器的装置,透镜被布置成在捕获的图像数据中创建图案,要创建的图案以隐写地隐藏捕获的图像数据中的多位标识符和电子电路。 当然,也提供并要求保护其他组合。

    Digital Watermarking Apparatus and Methods
    7.
    发明申请
    Digital Watermarking Apparatus and Methods 有权
    数字水印仪和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100142749A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12477759

    申请日:2009-06-03

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to various digital watermarking methods, apparatus and systems. One claim recites a method of determining a size or denomination of a momentary object. The method includes: utilizing a configured, multi-purpose electronic processor, decoding a digital watermark embedded in a monetary object, the watermark including data corresponding to a denomination of the monetary object; based on the data, determining feedback to indicate the denomination of the monetary object; and providing the feedback. Handheld computing devices can be advantageously employed with this combination. Of course, other combinations are provided and claimed.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及各种数字水印方法,装置和系统。 一个主张提出了确定货币对象的大小或面额的方法。 该方法包括:利用配置的多用途电子处理器对嵌入在货币对象中的数字水印进行解码,该水印包括对应于货币对象的面额的数据; 基于数据,确定反馈以指示货币对象的面额; 并提供反馈。 可以有利地利用手持式计算装置与这种组合。 当然,提供并要求保护其他组合。

    Digital watermarking apparatus and methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Digital watermarking apparatus and methods 有权
    数字水印设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07957553B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-07

    申请号:US12477759

    申请日:2009-06-03

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to various digital watermarking methods, apparatus and systems. One claim recites a method of determining a size or denomination of a momentary object. The method includes: utilizing a configured, multi-purpose electronic processor, decoding a digital watermark embedded in a monetary object, the watermark including data corresponding to a denomination of the monetary object; based on the data, determining feedback to indicate the denomination of the monetary object; and providing the feedback. Handheld computing devices can be advantageously employed with this combination. Of course, other combinations are provided and claimed.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及各种数字水印方法,装置和系统。 一个主张提出了确定货币对象的大小或面额的方法。 该方法包括:利用配置的多用途电子处理器对嵌入在货币对象中的数字水印进行解码,该水印包括对应于货币对象的面值的数据; 基于数据,确定反馈以指示货币对象的面额; 并提供反馈。 可以有利地利用手持式计算装置与这种组合。 当然,提供并要求保护其他组合。

    Image or video display devices
    9.
    发明授权
    Image or video display devices 有权
    图像或视频显示设备

    公开(公告)号:US07545952B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-09

    申请号:US11877450

    申请日:2007-10-23

    IPC分类号: H04K1/00

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to image or video display devices. For example, there are many devices (e.g., cell phones, video games, calculators, positioning systems and personal computing devices) that include such display devices. One claim recites a device including: an image or video display including a first set of elements and a second set of elements, the first set of elements being varied relative to at least the second set of elements, the first set of elements being arranged to provide a plural-bit device identifier obtainable from optical scan data representing at least a portion of the image or video display, the first set of elements and the second set of elements being arranged so as to conceal the presence of the plural-bit device identifier from a human observer of the display. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及图像或视频显示设备。 例如,包括这样的显示设备的许多设备(例如,蜂窝电话,视频游戏,计算器,定位系统和个人计算设备)。 一个权利要求描述了一种设备,包括:图像或视频显示器,其包括第一组元件和第二组元件,所述第一组元件相对于至少第二组元件而变化,所述第一组元件布置成 提供可从表示图像或视频显示器的至少一部分的光学扫描数据获得的多位设备标识符,第一组元件和第二组元件被布置为隐藏多位设备标识符的存在 从人的观察者的显示。 当然,也提供其他权利要求和组合。

    Methods and systems for read-aloud books
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for read-aloud books 有权
    大众书籍的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07261612B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-28

    申请号:US09709255

    申请日:2000-11-08

    IPC分类号: A63H30/00 G09B19/00 G06K9/00

    CPC分类号: G09B5/06 A63H3/28 A63H2200/00

    摘要: The pages of a children's book are marked in a machine-readable manner (e.g., by imperceptible digital watermark technology). When such a page is shown to a camera-equipped computer device, the watermark is decoded, and the story text from that page is read aloud to a child. A number of variants are contemplated, including using book pages as entry points to corresponding videos; using books to link to corresponding interactive web sites or multi-player games; incorporating the camera in a plush toy; evoking different responses from the system by using the book to convey gestures to the camera; providing such functionality in cell phones, set top boxes, and Bluetooth-equipped devices; customizing read-aloud stories using words provided by the child or a parent; etc.

    摘要翻译: 儿童书的页面以机器可读的方式标记(例如,通过不可察觉的数字水印技术)。 当将这样的页面显示给配备有相机的计算机设备时,水印被解码,并且来自该页面的故事文本被朗读给小孩。 考虑了许多变型,包括使用书页作为相应视频的入口点; 使用书籍链接到相应的互动网站或多玩家游戏; 将相机并入毛绒玩具中; 通过使用本书将手势传达给相机,唤起系统的不同响应; 在手机,机顶盒和配备蓝牙的设备中提供这样的功能; 使用小孩或父母提供的单词自定义朗读故事; 等等