公开(公告)号：US07009488B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10256097

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: David Schwartz ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： David Schwartz ,  Mike Daily

IPC: H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/01532 ,  B60K28/04 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0244 ,  B60R21/01566 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G05B19/0425 ,  G05B2219/24157 ,  G05B2219/24168 ,  G05B2219/2637

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are presented for selectively locking controls from operators operating equipment. The invention actively detects when an operator accesses a control for which lockout is desired. After detection, the invention locks the control to prevent the operator from operating the control. Thus, operators are permitted selective access to controls. The active detection of when an operator is accessing a control is performed by first generating a signal, which is passed to a plate, where it is then coupled through the operator to a receiver. The signal is detected at a signal detector attached with a control so the control can react to the signal. In an automotive situation, the plate may be in a vehicle seat, with the signal coupling through a driver or passenger upon actuation of a control. Based on the signal received, the function of the control may be eliminated, altered, or reduced.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于选择性地锁定操作者操作设备的控制的方法和装置。 本发明主动地检测何时操作者访问期望的锁定的控制。 在检测之后，本发明锁定控制以防止操作者操作控制。 因此，允许操作者选择性地访问控制。 通过首先产生传递给板的信号，然后通过操作者耦合到接收器来执行何时操作者正在访问控制的主动检测。 该信号在附有控制器的信号检测器处被检测，因此该控制可以对该信号作出反应。 在汽车情况下，该板可以在车辆座椅中，在启动控制时信号通过驾驶员或乘客联结。 基于所接收的信号，可以消除，改变或减少控制的功能。

公开(公告)号：US07612324B1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-03

申请号：US11080053

申请日：2005-03-14

Applicant: David Payton ,  Mike Daily ,  Mike Howard ,  Craig Lee

Inventor： David Payton ,  Mike Daily ,  Mike Howard ,  Craig Lee

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01S5/0009 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  G05D2201/0209 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: An apparatus configured to obtain, process, and relay data to a user in a coherent and useful manner. An active fiducial is equipped with an interface for receiving and transmitting data. The fiducial may transmit its position using a satellite-based position sensing device such as a GPS. Active fiducials may also be equipped with battery power pack regenerated with solar cells. Similarly, the fiducials can be equipped with at least one video camera or other device having a focal plane array and a computer software system, configured to recognize shapes. The fiducials may also be equipped with inductive coils or other means for sensing metal containing compounds. The active fiducials may be equipped with a gas chromatograph. The active fiducials may use a variety of propulsion means including motor driven tracks, motor driven wheels, propellers, or other device or a combination of devices.

Abstract translation: 一种被配置为以一致和有用的方式获得，处理和中继数据给用户的装置。 活动基准配备有用于接收和传输数据的接口。 基准可以使用诸如GPS的基于卫星的位置感测装置来发送其位置。 活动基准还可以装备有用太阳能电池再生的电池组。 类似地，基准可以配备有至少一个摄像机或具有焦平面阵列的其他设备和被配置为识别形状的计算机软件系统。 基准还可以配备感应线圈或用于感测含金属化合物的其它装置。 活性基准可以配备气相色谱仪。 活动的基准点可以使用各种推进装置，包括马达驱动轨道，马达驱动轮，推进器或其他装置或装置的组合。

公开(公告)号：US07515156B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US10339359

申请日：2003-01-08

Applicant: Peter Allmond Tinker ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： Peter Allmond Tinker ,  Mike Daily

IPC: G06T13/00 ,  G06T15/70 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F15/80

CPC classification number: G06T15/10 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/20228

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for parallel speculative rendering of synthetic images in an image rendering system are presented. The operations include obtaining measurements regarding scene characteristics. The measurements are provided to predictors, each predicting a future state for a measurement. The future states are provided to a renderer that renders graphical entities, each rendering resulting from a different predicted future state. Subsequently, a new set of measurements is obtained regarding the scene characteristics. Then each measurement of the new set of measurements is compared with a corresponding one of the predicted future states produced by the predictors. The predicted future state that most closely matches with the new measurements is then selected. Then, the graphical entities associated with the predicted future state that most closely match with the new measurements are selected. The selected graphical entities displayed on a display device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于图像渲染系统中合成图像的并行推测渲染的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 操作包括获得关于场景特征的测量。 将测量值提供给预测器，每个预测器预测测量的未来状态。 未来的状态被提供给渲染器，渲染器呈现图形实体，每个渲染由不同的预测未来状态产生。 随后，获得关于场景特征的一组新的测量。 然后将新的测量集合的每个测量值与由预测器产生的相应的预测未来状态进行比较。 然后选择与新测量最紧密匹配的预测未来状态。 然后，选择与新测量最紧密匹配的与预测未来状态相关联的图形实体。 选定的图形实体显示在显示设备上。

公开(公告)号：US06580979B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09903878

申请日：2001-07-10

Applicant: David W. Payton ,  Craig Lee ,  Bruce Hoff ,  Mike Howard ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： David W. Payton ,  Craig Lee ,  Bruce Hoff ,  Mike Howard ,  Mike Daily

IPC: G06F1300

CPC classification number: G08G1/207 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G08G1/164

Abstract: A method and apparatus for computing properties of a physical environment is provided, using a plurality of agents forming a distributed network embedded within the environment. The method comprises determining an initiating agent 200, transmitting a signal including a cumulative cost value to neighboring agents 202, and processing the signal at each neighboring agent to augment the cumulative cost value with local information 204. If multiple signals are received, determining which has the best cumulative cost value for generating a new signal 206, then treating the neighboring agent as an initiating agent 208 and transmitting the new signal to neighboring agents 208 and retaining the best augmented cost value in memory 210. Methods further include determining paths using shortest path computations, using dual gradients for aligning agents on a path between two reference agents, and discovering and converging agents on choke points.

公开(公告)号：US08406791B1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US09690574

申请日：2000-10-17

Applicant: Mike Daily ,  Kevin Martin ,  Timothy Hirzel

Inventor： Mike Daily ,  Kevin Martin ,  Timothy Hirzel

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M2242/30 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A system is disclosed for receiving, categorically storing, and supplying different types of location-specific audio information to either fixed or mobile users. The audio information is categorically stored by geographical location. As users travel through different environments (i.e., cities, freeway systems, airports) they can access audio information that is specific to their geographical location. Users may also annotate locations with real-time audio information. This audio information is accessible to mobile users using cellular phones, or other transceivers, and by fixed users using phones or computers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于接收，分类存储和向固定或移动用户提供不同类型的位置特定音频信息的系统。 音频信息按地理位置分类存储。 当用户通过不同的环境（即城市，高速公路系统，机场）旅行时，他们可以访问特定于其地理位置的音频信息。 用户还可以使用实时音频信息注释位置。 移动用户使用手机或其他收发器以及使用手机或计算机的固定用户可访问该音频信息。

公开(公告)号：US07315241B1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US11002877

申请日：2004-12-01

Applicant: Mike Daily ,  Ron Azuma ,  Chris Furmanaki

Inventor： Mike Daily ,  Ron Azuma ,  Chris Furmanaki

IPC: G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/017 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/0134 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced perception lighting (EPL) system for providing enhanced perception of a user's physical environment. The EPL system comprises a sensor module for detecting and sampling a physical aspect from at least one point in a physical environment and for generating an observation signal based on the physical aspect; a processor module coupled with the sensor module for receiving the observation signal, processing the observation signal, and generating an output signal based on the observation signal; and a projection display module located proximate the sensor module and communicatively connected with the processor module for projecting a display onto the at least one point in the physical environment based upon the output signal. The system allows a user to gather information from the physical environment and project that information onto the physical environment to provide the user with an enhanced perception of the physical environment.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于提高对用户物理环境的感知的增强感知照明（EPL）系统。 EPL系统包括传感器模块，用于从物理环境中的至少一个点检测和采样物理方面，并且基于物理方面产生观测信号; 与所述传感器模块耦合的处理器模块，用于接收所述观测信号，处理所述观测信号，以及基于所述观测信号生成输出信号; 以及投影显示模块，其位于所述传感器模块附近并且与所述处理器模块通信地连接，用于基于所述输出信号将显示器投射到所述物理环境中的至少一个点上。 该系统允许用户从物理环境收集信息并将该信息投影到物理环境上，以向用户提供对物理环境的增强的感知。

公开(公告)号：US06507771B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09903879

申请日：2001-07-10

Applicant: David W. Payton ,  Mike Howard ,  Mike Daily ,  Craig Lee ,  Bruce Hoff

Inventor： David W. Payton ,  Mike Howard ,  Mike Daily ,  Craig Lee ,  Bruce Hoff

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G08G1/207 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G08G1/164

Abstract: A method for controlling the movement of agents using local communications is provided. Generally, each agent maintains an optimal distance from other local neighbor agents by, for each agent 200, selecting a local agent 202, measuring the distance and angle to the agent 204, performing a distance maintenance calculation 218, and repeating the distance maintenance calculation 218 for each local agent. In the distance maintenance calculation 218, an attraction/repulsion map is used in order to determine whether an agent is attracted to or repelled from other agents. A motion vector is used to determine agent responses to the attraction or repulsion. Over time, the agents settle into a neutral configuration where each is optimally distanced from the other agents. Reference agents and leader agents can be designated to direct the movement of other agents, and agents can be designated as blocking beacons to repel other agents from undesirable areas.

公开(公告)号：US07796155B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11019991

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: Howard Neely, III ,  Ronald T. Azuma ,  Jerry Isdale ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： Howard Neely, III ,  Ronald T. Azuma ,  Jerry Isdale ,  Mike Daily

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00771 ,  A63F2300/636 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  A63F2300/8011 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06T2219/024

Abstract: A real-time, group interactive, augmented-reality system for monitoring an area, suitable for enhancing the enjoyment of entertainment events, is presented. The system comprises a sensor data acquisition system for receiving sensor data, in real-time, from a plurality of data acquisition sensors disposed about an area to be monitored, and a plurality of display centers communicatively coupled with the data acquisition system for receiving sensor data therefrom. A display center includes an user input, a data acquisition sensor selector, an interaction interface for communicating in real-time with users of other display centers, an interface for connecting a display device, and a local display device augmenting system, which are configured to allow a user to interactively augment in real-time his/her local display of events with user-inputted doodles, user requested information and statistics, and user selected viewing angles. The system allows users to interactively share the locally augmented-reality display with users of other display centers.

Abstract translation: 介绍了一个实时，集体互动，增强现实系统，用于监控一个适合于增加娱乐活动享受度的区域。 该系统包括传感器数据采集系统，用于实时地从设置在待监视区域上的多个数据采集传感器接收传感器数据，以及与数据采集系统通信耦合的多个显示中心，用于接收传感器数据 由此。 显示中心包括用户输入，数据采集传感器选择器，用于与其他显示中心的用户实时通信的交互界面，用于连接显示设备的接口和本地显示设备增强系统，其被配置为 允许用户通过用户输入的涂鸦，用户请求的信息和统计信息以及用户选择的视角来实时地实时地增加事件的本地显示。 该系统允许用户与其他显示中心的用户交互地共享本地增强现实显示。

公开(公告)号：US07667700B1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11074496

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: Howard Neely, III ,  Jason Fox ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： Howard Neely, III ,  Jason Fox ,  Mike Daily

IPC: G06T15/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and computer program product for navigating within a virtual environment (VE). More specifically, the present invention relates to navigating large distances in a VE, without becoming disoriented and without becoming cybersick due to exposure to excessive amounts of optical flow. In one embodiment, the present invention combines jumping and flying to allow for quick navigation of large distances, while preserving a sense of orientation and limiting optical flow.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在虚拟环境（VE）内导航的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 更具体地，本发明涉及在VE中导航大距离，而不会变得迷失方向，并且由于暴露于过多的光流而不会成为网络。 在一个实施例中，本发明将跳跃和飞行组合以允许大距离的快速导航，同时保持定向感和限制光流。

公开(公告)号：US07646394B1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11075354

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: Howard Neely, III ,  Jason Fox ,  Mathias Kolsch ,  Matt Shomphe ,  Jason Jarald ,  Mike Daily

Inventor： Howard Neely, III ,  Jason Fox ,  Mathias Kolsch ,  Matt Shomphe ,  Jason Jarald ,  Mike Daily

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and computer program product for enabling user interaction with objects in a virtual environment independently of apparent virtual viewpoint altitude, by non-linearly scaling the virtual actuator. In doing so, the system receives a virtual-viewpoint position and a virtual actuator position from a virtual environment processing subsystem, and a real-viewpoint position and a real-actuator position from a real-world environment tracking subsystem. An xy-scale factor is then calculated based on the virtual-viewpoint position. A non-linear mapping is thereafter calculated between a real dataset and a virtual dataset based on the xy-scale-factor. The real dataset comprises the real-actuator position and the real-viewpoint position in the real-world environment, and the virtual dataset comprises the virtual-actuator position and the virtual-viewpoint position in the virtual environment.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种系统，方法和计算机程序产品，通过非线性缩放虚拟致动器，使得用户能够与虚拟环境中的对象独立于视在虚拟视点高度来进行交互。 在这样做时，系统从虚拟环境处理子系统接收虚拟视点位置和虚拟致动器位置，以及来自真实环境跟踪子系统的实时视点位置和实际执行器位置。 然后基于虚拟视点位置来计算xy比例因子。 此后，在真实数据集和基于xy比例因子的虚拟数据集之间计算非线性映射。 实际数据集包括实际环境中的实际执行器位置和实际视点位置，虚拟数据集包括虚拟环境中的虚拟执行机构位置和虚拟视点位置。