公开(公告)号：US20080316031A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11768085

申请日：2007-06-25

Applicant: Asa Kalama ,  Holger Irmler ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Clifford Wong

Inventor： Asa Kalama ,  Holger Irmler ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Clifford Wong

IPC: H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/601 ,  H04L67/18

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of accessing multimedia content. One embodiment includes a system for accessing multimedia data. The system includes a tangible object comprising at least one proximity device embedded within the tangible object. The tangible object is configured to provide identification information of the tangible object. The system further includes a reader configured to wirelessly detect the tangible object based upon the proximity device and receive the identification information. The system further includes a device configured to receive a signal from the reader in response to detecting the tangible object and configured to access multimedia data based upon the provided identification information.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括访问多媒体内容的系统和方法。 一个实施例包括用于访问多媒体数据的系统。 该系统包括有形物体，其包括嵌入有形物体内的至少一个接近装置。 有形物体被配置为提供有形物体的识别信息。 所述系统还包括被配置为基于所述邻近装置无线地检测所述有形物体并接收所述识别信息的读取器。 该系统还包括被配置为响应于检测有形物体并且被配置为基于所提供的识别信息来访问多媒体数据而从读取器接收信号的设备。

公开(公告)号：US09656392B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US13236983

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Holger Irmler ,  Asa Kalama

Inventor： Holger Irmler ,  Asa Kalama

IPC: B25J11/00 ,  G03B15/08

CPC classification number: B25J11/0015 ,  G03B15/08

Abstract: A method for controlling a robotic apparatus to produce desirable photographic results. The method includes, with a motor controller, first operating a robotics assembly to animate the robotic apparatus and, then, detecting an upcoming image capture. The method further includes, with the motor controller in response to the detecting of the upcoming image capture, second operating the robotics assembly to pose the robotic apparatus for the upcoming image capture. In some embodiments, the detecting includes a sensor mounted on the robotic apparatus sensing a pre-flash of light from a red-eye effect reduction mechanism of a camera. In other cases, the detecting includes a sensor mounted on the robotics apparatus sensing a range finder signal from a range finder of a camera. The posing may include opening eyes, moving a mouth into a smile, or otherwise striking a pose that is held temporarily to facilitate image capture with a camera.

公开(公告)号：US20130073087A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13236983

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Holger Irmler ,  Asa Kalama

Inventor： Holger Irmler ,  Asa Kalama

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/04

CPC classification number: B25J11/0015 ,  G03B15/08

Abstract: A method for controlling a robotic apparatus to produce desirable photographic results. The method includes, with a motor controller, first operating a robotics assembly to animate the robotic apparatus and, then, detecting an upcoming image capture. The method further includes, with the motor controller in response to the detecting of the upcoming image capture, second operating the robotics assembly to pose the robotic apparatus for the upcoming image capture. In some embodiments, the detecting includes a sensor mounted on the robotic apparatus sensing a pre-flash of light from a red-eye effect reduction mechanism of a camera. In other cases, the detecting includes a sensor mounted on the robotics apparatus sensing a range finder signal from a range finder of a camera. The posing may include opening eyes, moving a mouth into a smile, or otherwise striking a pose that is held temporarily to facilitate image capture with a camera.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制机器人装置以产生期望的照相结果的方法。 该方法包括：利用电动机控制器首先操作机器人组件以使机器人装置动画化，然后检测即将到来的图像捕获。 该方法还包括：电机控制器响应于即将到来的图像捕获的检测，第二操作机器人组件以构成用于即将到来的图像捕获的机器人装置。 在一些实施例中，检测包括安装在机器人装置上的感测来自相机的红眼效果减少机构的光的预闪光的传感器。 在其他情况下，检测包括安装在机器人装置上的传感器，其感测来自摄像机的测距仪的测距仪信号。 构成可能包括打开眼睛，将嘴巴移动到微笑中，或者以其他方式冲击暂时保持的姿势，以便于用相机拍摄图像。

公开(公告)号：US07663488B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-16

申请号：US11768085

申请日：2007-06-25

Applicant: Asa Kalama ,  Holger Irmler ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Clifford Wong

Inventor： Asa Kalama ,  Holger Irmler ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Clifford Wong

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/601 ,  H04L67/18

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods of accessing multimedia content. One embodiment includes a system for accessing multimedia data. The system includes a tangible object comprising at least one proximity device embedded within the tangible object. The tangible object is configured to provide identification information of the tangible object. The system further includes a reader configured to wirelessly detect the tangible object based upon the proximity device and receive the identification information. The system further includes a device configured to receive a signal from the reader in response to detecting the tangible object and configured to access multimedia data based upon the provided identification information.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括访问多媒体内容的系统和方法。 一个实施例包括用于访问多媒体数据的系统。 该系统包括有形物体，其包括嵌入有形物体内的至少一个接近装置。 有形物体被配置为提供有形物体的识别信息。 所述系统还包括被配置为基于所述邻近装置无线地检测所述有形物体并接收所述识别信息的读取器。 该系统还包括被配置为响应于检测有形物体并且被配置为基于所提供的识别信息来访问多媒体数据而从读取器接收信号的设备。

公开(公告)号：US08651916B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12689034

申请日：2010-01-18

Applicant: Holger Irmler ,  Alfredo M. Ayala ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Gary W. Schnuckle ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Philip J. Jackson ,  Ronit Slyper

Inventor： Holger Irmler ,  Alfredo M. Ayala ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Gary W. Schnuckle ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Philip J. Jackson ,  Ronit Slyper

IPC: A63H3/38

CPC classification number: A63H3/40

Abstract: Realistic electronically controlled eyes for a figure such as a doll, toy, animatronic being, robot, etc., are provided by displaying a sequence of images simulating eye movement on an electronic display screen mounted to a portion of the figure. A convex lens, which serves to simulate the figure's eye, is mounted substantially in contact with a surface of the display screen system from which the light defining the sequence of images is emitted. To an observer looking at the convex surface of the lens, the lens appears as an eye characterized by realistic eye movement.

Abstract translation: 通过在安装到图的一部分的电子显示屏上显示模拟眼睛运动的图像序列来提供用于诸如娃娃，玩具，动画机器人，机器人等人物的真实电子控制的眼睛。 用于模拟人物眼睛的凸透镜基本上与显示屏幕系统的表面接触，从该表面发射限定图像序列的光。 对于观察透镜凸面的观察者，透镜看起来是以眼睛的实际运动为特征的眼睛。

公开(公告)号：US08374724B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US10917044

申请日：2004-08-12

Applicant: Alexis P. Wieland ,  Akhil Jiten Madhani ,  Holger Irmler

Inventor： Alexis P. Wieland ,  Akhil Jiten Madhani ,  Holger Irmler

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G05B15/00

CPC classification number: A63H11/00 ,  B62D57/028 ,  B62D57/032

Abstract: A system for producing motions for an animatronic figure is disclosed. The system is configured to produce different types of motions in real-time and in a life-like manner. The motion software module forms a composite motion by combining the user-inputted motion with user-selected fixed sequences and/or with algorithmically calculated motion. The motions of the animatronic figure can further be filtered to produce motions that are life-like. Combined motions are formed by superimposing, modulating, or modifying component motions. Motions are filtered based on user-inputted commands and commands determined from a stimulus and filtered to create a life-like motion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生动画人物运动的系统。 该系统被配置为实时地和以类似生活的方式产生不同类型的运动。 运动软件模块通过将用户输入的运动与用户选择的固定序列和/或与算法计算的运动组合来形成复合运动。 动画人物的动作可以进一步过滤，以产生类似生命的动作。 组合运动通过叠加，调制或修改分量运动形成。 运动根据用户输入的命令和从刺激确定的命令进行过滤，并被过滤以产生类似生命的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20110177753A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12689034

申请日：2010-01-18

Applicant: Holger Irmler ,  Alfredo M. Ayala ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Gary W. Schnuckle ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Philip J. Jackson ,  Ronit Slyper

Inventor： Holger Irmler ,  Alfredo M. Ayala ,  Frank Mezzatesta ,  Gary W. Schnuckle ,  Lanny S. Smoot ,  Philip J. Jackson ,  Ronit Slyper

IPC: A63H3/38

CPC classification number: A63H3/40

Abstract: Realistic electronically controlled eyes for a figure such as a doll, toy, animatronic being, robot, etc., are provided by displaying a sequence of images simulating eye movement on an electronic display screen mounted to a portion of the figure. A convex lens, which serves to simulate the figure's eye, is mounted substantially in contact with a surface of the display screen system from which the light defining the sequence of images is emitted. To an observer looking at the convex surface of the lens, the lens appears as an eye characterized by realistic eye movement.

Abstract translation: 通过在安装到图的一部分的电子显示屏上显示模拟眼睛运动的图像序列来提供用于诸如娃娃，玩具，动画机器人，机器人等人物的真实电子控制的眼睛。 用于模拟人物眼睛的凸透镜基本上与显示屏幕系统的表面接触，从该表面发射限定图像序列的光。 对于观察透镜凸面的观察者，透镜看起来是以眼睛的实际运动为特征的眼睛。

公开(公告)号：US07652824B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11946688

申请日：2007-11-28

Applicant: Alfredo Ayala ,  David Desmarais ,  Holger Irmler ,  Michael Ilardi

Inventor： Alfredo Ayala ,  David Desmarais ,  Holger Irmler ,  Michael Ilardi

IPC: G02B27/14

CPC classification number: G09F19/18 ,  G09F19/16

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method and/or system for generating a dynamic image based, at least in part, on attributes associated with one or more individuals.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的主题涉及用于至少部分地基于与一个或多个个人相关联的属性生成动态图像的方法和/或系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050153624A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10917044

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: Alexis Wieland ,  Akhil Madhani ,  Holger Irmler

Inventor： Alexis Wieland ,  Akhil Madhani ,  Holger Irmler

IPC: A63H11/00 ,  B62D57/028 ,  B62D57/032 ,  A63H7/00

CPC classification number: A63H11/00 ,  B62D57/028 ,  B62D57/032

Abstract: A system for producing motions for an animatronic figure is disclosed. The system is configured to produce different types of motions in real-time and in a life-like manner. The motion software module forms a composite motion by combining the user-inputted motion with user-selected fixed sequences and/or with algorithmically calculated motion. The motions of the animatronic figure can further be filtered to produce motions that are life-like. Combined motions are formed by superimposing, modulating, or modifying component motions. Motions ark filtered based on user-inputted commands and commands determined from a stimulus and filtered to create a life-like motion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生动画人物运动的系统。 该系统被配置为实时地和以类似生活的方式产生不同类型的运动。 运动软件模块通过将用户输入的运动与用户选择的固定序列和/或与算法计算的运动组合来形成复合运动。 动画人物的动作可以进一步过滤，以产生类似生命的动作。 组合运动通过叠加，调制或修改分量运动形成。 基于用户输入的命令和从刺激确定的命令进行过滤，运动过程被过滤以产生类似生命的运动。

公开(公告)号：US08874444B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13407686

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: Holger Irmler ,  Asa K. Kalama ,  Raymond J. Scanlon ,  Brent D. Strong ,  Cory J. Rouse ,  Renée M. Johnson ,  Andrew Stone

Inventor： Holger Irmler ,  Asa K. Kalama ,  Raymond J. Scanlon ,  Brent D. Strong ,  Cory J. Rouse ,  Renée M. Johnson ,  Andrew Stone

IPC: G10L13/00 ,  G10L21/00 ,  A63H30/00

CPC classification number: G10L13/00 ,  A63H30/00 ,  G01C21/3608 ,  G10L13/027

Abstract: A method is provided for a simulated conversation by a pre-recorded audio navigator, with particular application to informational and entertainment settings. A monitor may utilize a navigation interface to select pre-recorded responses in the voice of a character represented by a performer. The pre-recorded responses may then be queued and sent to a speaker proximate to the performer. By careful organization of an audio database including audio buckets and script-based navigation with shifts for tailoring to specific guest user profiles and environmental contexts, a convincing and dynamic simulated conversation may be carried out while providing the monitor with a user-friendly navigation interface. Thus, highly specialized training is not necessary and flexible scaling to large-scale deployments is readily supported.

Abstract translation: 为预先录制的音频导航器提供模拟对话的方法，特别适用于信息和娱乐设置。 监视器可以使用导航界面来选择由执行者表示的角色的声音中的预先记录的响应。 然后可以将预先记录的响应排队并发送到靠近执行者的扬声器。 通过仔细组织包括音频桶和基于脚本的导航的音频数据库，具有针对特定访客用户简档和环境上下文的定制，可以执行令人信服和动态的模拟对话，同时向监视器提供用户友好的导航界面。 因此，高度专业化的培训不是必需的，并且容易支持灵活地扩展到大规模部署。