公开(公告)号：US20090219253A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12040629

申请日：2008-02-29

申请人： Shahram Izadi ,  Daniel A. Rosenfeld ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  Stuart Taylor ,  David Alexander Butler ,  Otmar Hilliges ,  William Buxton

发明人： Shahram Izadi ,  Daniel A. Rosenfeld ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  Stuart Taylor ,  David Alexander Butler ,  Otmar Hilliges ,  William Buxton

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04109 ,  G06F2203/04808

摘要： An interactive surface computer with a switchable diffuser layer is described. The switchable layer has two states: a transparent state and a diffusing state. When it is in its diffusing state, a digital image is displayed and when the layer is in its transparent state, an image can be captured through the layer. In an embodiment, a projector is used to project the digital image onto the layer in its diffusing state and optical sensors are used for touch detection.

摘要翻译： 描述了具有可切换漫射层的交互式表面计算机。 可切换层具有透明状态和扩散状态两种状态。 当它处于其漫射状态时，显示数字图像，并且当该层处于其透明状态时，可以通过层捕获图像。 在一个实施例中，使用投影仪将数字图像投影到其扩散状态的层上，并且光学传感器用于触摸检测。

公开(公告)号：US07884734B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12023582

申请日：2008-01-31

申请人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

发明人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： H04W76/14 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

摘要： Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is in close physical proximity to it. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

摘要翻译： 描述用于唯一地识别物理上接近的无线设备的方法和装置。 当两个无线设备紧密接近时，其中一个设备显示光学指示符，例如光图案。 然后，该设备向无线范围内的其他设备发送消息，使其使用任何光传感器来检测信号。 在一个实施例中，光传感器是相机，并且检测到的信号是由照相机拍摄的图像。 然后，每个设备发送识别检测到的内容的数据，显示该模式的设备。 通过分析该数据，第一设备可以确定哪个其他设备检测到其显示的指示符，并且因此确定该设备与其紧密地物理接近。 在一个示例中，第一设备是布置成识别放置在表面上的设备的无线地址的交互式表面。

公开(公告)号：US20090195402A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12023582

申请日：2008-01-31

申请人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

发明人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： H04W76/14 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

摘要： Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is in close physical proximity to it. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

摘要翻译： 描述用于唯一地识别物理上接近的无线设备的方法和装置。 当两个无线设备紧密接近时，其中一个设备显示光学指示符，例如光图案。 然后，该设备向无线范围内的其他设备发送消息，使其使用任何光传感器来检测信号。 在一个实施例中，光传感器是相机，并且检测到的信号是由照相机拍摄的图像。 然后，每个设备发送识别检测到的内容的数据，显示该模式的设备。 通过分析该数据，第一设备可以确定哪个其他设备检测到其显示的指示符，并且因此确定该设备与其紧密地物理接近。 在一个示例中，第一设备是布置成识别放置在表面上的设备的无线地址的交互式表面。

公开(公告)号：US20110121950A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US13017936

申请日：2011-01-31

申请人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

发明人： Shahram Izadi ,  Malcolm Hall ,  Stephen E. Hodges ,  William Buxton ,  David Alexander Butler

IPC分类号： G08B5/00 ,  H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： H04W76/14 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

摘要： Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is within close physical proximity. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

摘要翻译： 描述用于唯一地识别物理上接近的无线设备的方法和装置。 当两个无线设备紧密接近时，其中一个设备显示光学指示符，例如光图案。 然后，该设备向无线范围内的其他设备发送消息，使其使用任何光传感器来检测信号。 在一个实施例中，光传感器是相机，并且检测到的信号是由照相机拍摄的图像。 然后，每个设备发送识别检测到的内容的数据，显示该模式的设备。 通过分析该数据，第一设备可以确定哪个其他设备检测到其显示的指示符，并且因此确定该设备处于紧密的物理接近度内。 在一个示例中，第一设备是布置成识别放置在表面上的设备的无线地址的交互式表面。

公开(公告)号：US20070226657A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11754019

申请日：2007-05-25

申请人： George Fitzmaurice ,  Gordon Kurtenbach ,  William Buxton ,  Robert Pieke

发明人： George Fitzmaurice ,  Gordon Kurtenbach ,  William Buxton ,  Robert Pieke

IPC分类号： G06F3/033

CPC分类号： G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G09G5/08 ,  G09G5/14

摘要： The present invention is a system that provides a pen based computer user with a graphical user interface tool, a pen-mouse, that looks like and functions like a mouse but that is controlled by a limited input device such as a pen or stylus of the pen based computer. The pen-mouse is a tracking menu that tracks the position of the pen. A pen cursor that corresponds to the pen is allowed to be moved about within the pen-mouse graphic by the pen and the pen-mouse remains stationary. The pen-mouse is moved when the location of the pen encounters a tracking boundary of the pen-mouse. The tracking boundary typically coincides with the graphic representing the mouse. While moving within the pen-mouse, the pen can select objects within the pen-mouse body, such as buttons, wheels, etc. The selection of a button or other virtual control causes a corresponding computer mouse button function to be executed. The execution focus is directed at any object designated by a pen-mouse tracking symbol, such as an arrow, that is part of the pen mouse graphic. The pen-mouse can emulate functions or operations of a mouse including single button clicks, double button clicks, finger wheels, track balls, etc.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种向笔的计算机用户提供一种图形用户界面工具，一种类似于鼠标的类似和功能的笔鼠，但是由诸如笔或笔的有限输入设备来控制的系统 笔式电脑。 笔鼠标是跟踪笔的位置的跟踪菜单。 与钢笔相对应的笔光标可以通过笔在笔鼠标图形内移动，笔鼠标保持静止。 当笔的位置遇到笔鼠标的跟踪边界时，笔鼠标移动。 跟踪边界通常与表示鼠标的图形重合。 当在笔鼠标内移动时，笔可以选择笔 - 鼠标体内的对象，例如按钮，轮等。按钮或其他虚拟控件的选择将导致相应的计算机鼠标按钮功能被执行。 执行焦点针对由作为笔鼠标图形的一部分的笔式鼠标跟踪符号（例如箭头）指定的任何对象。 笔鼠标可以模拟鼠标的功能或操作，包括单按钮，双按钮，手指轮，轨迹球等。

公开(公告)号：US08340267B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12365949

申请日：2009-02-05

申请人： Dinei A. Florencio ,  Alejandro Acero ,  William Buxton ,  Phillip A. Chou ,  Ross G. Cutler ,  Jason Garms ,  Christian Huitema ,  Kori M. Quinn ,  Daniel Allen Rosenfeld ,  Zhengyou Zhang

发明人： Dinei A. Florencio ,  Alejandro Acero ,  William Buxton ,  Phillip A. Chou ,  Ross G. Cutler ,  Jason Garms ,  Christian Huitema ,  Kori M. Quinn ,  Daniel Allen Rosenfeld ,  Zhengyou Zhang

IPC分类号： H04M3/42

CPC分类号： H04M3/56 ,  G10L2021/0135 ,  H04M3/565

摘要： The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can preprocess audio portions of communications in order to enrich multiparty communication sessions or environments. In particular, the architecture can provide both a public channel for public communications that are received by substantially all connected parties and can further provide a private channel for private communications that are received by a selected subset of all connected parties. Most particularly, the architecture can apply an audio transform to communications that occur during the multiparty communication session based upon a target audience of the communication. By way of illustration, the architecture can apply a whisper transform to private communications, an emotion transform based upon relationships, an ambience or spatial transform based upon physical locations, or a pace transform based upon lack of presence.

摘要翻译： 所要求保护的主题涉及可以预处理通信的音频部分以便丰富多方通信会话或环境的架构。 特别地，该架构可以提供公共通信的公共信道，其由基本上所有连接的各方接收，并且可以进一步提供由所有连接方的所选子集接收的专用通信的专用信道。 特别地，架构可以基于通信的目标受众对音频转换应用于在多方通信会话期间发生的通信。 作为说明，架构可以对私人通信应用耳语转换，基于关系，基于物理位置的氛围或空间变换或基于缺乏存在的步调变换的情感变换。

公开(公告)号：US08348563B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12891186

申请日：2010-09-27

申请人： William Buxton

发明人： William Buxton

IPC分类号： B60P7/12

CPC分类号： B60P7/12

摘要： Disclosed are embodiments for a system for securing a load to a platform such as a coil to a transport system. The system includes a frame adapted for placement on a platform. The frame includes a cradle structure for engaging the load. An inflatable bladder is placed over the load and connected to the frame. When tensioned and inflated with gas, the bladder applies force to the load to secure the load to the frame and prevent movement of the coil during transport.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于将负载固定到诸如线圈的平台到系统的系统的实施例。 该系统包括适于放置在平台上的框架。 框架包括用于接合负载的托架结构。 将可充气的气囊放置在负载上并连接到框架上。 当用气体张紧和充气时，气囊向负载施加力，以将负载固定到框架上，并防止在运输过程中线圈的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100195812A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12365949

申请日：2009-02-05

申请人： Dinei A. Florencio ,  Alejandro Acero ,  William Buxton ,  Phillip A. Chou ,  Ross G. Cutler ,  Jason Garms ,  Christian Huitema ,  Kori M. Quinn ,  Daniel Allen Rosenfeld ,  Zhengyou Zhang

发明人： Dinei A. Florencio ,  Alejandro Acero ,  William Buxton ,  Phillip A. Chou ,  Ross G. Cutler ,  Jason Garms ,  Christian Huitema ,  Kori M. Quinn ,  Daniel Allen Rosenfeld ,  Zhengyou Zhang

IPC分类号： H04M3/42 ,  G10L11/00

CPC分类号： H04M3/56 ,  G10L2021/0135 ,  H04M3/565

摘要： The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can preprocess audio portions of communications in order to enrich multiparty communication sessions or environments. In particular, the architecture can provide both a public channel for public communications that are received by substantially all connected parties and can further provide a private channel for private communications that are received by a selected subset of all connected parties. Most particularly, the architecture can apply an audio transform to communications that occur during the multiparty communication session based upon a target audience of the communication. By way of illustration, the architecture can apply a whisper transform to private communications, an emotion transform based upon relationships, an ambience or spatial transform based upon physical locations, or a pace transform based upon lack of presence.

摘要翻译： 所要求保护的主题涉及可以预处理通信的音频部分以便丰富多方通信会话或环境的架构。 特别地，该架构可以提供公共通信的公共信道，其由基本上所有连接的各方接收，并且可以进一步提供由所有连接方的所选子集接收的专用通信的专用信道。 特别地，架构可以基于通信的目标受众对音频转换应用于在多方通信会话期间发生的通信。 作为说明，架构可以对私人通信应用耳语转换，基于关系，基于物理位置的氛围或空间变换或基于缺乏存在的步调变换的情感变换。

公开(公告)号：US20090102817A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US11873431

申请日：2007-10-17

申请人： Steven Bathiche ,  William Buxton

发明人： Steven Bathiche ,  William Buxton

IPC分类号： G06F3/033

CPC分类号： G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/038

摘要： User input devices and methods for use in scrolling with a computing device are provided. One disclosed user input device includes a housing, a control surface coupled to the housing and configured to be manipulated by a digit of the user, and a flywheel operatively coupled to the control surface, such that motion of the digit of the user on the control surface is transferred to the flywheel. The flywheel may be a mechanical flywheel operated by a scroll wheel on which the control surface is positioned, or a virtual flywheel implemented by a computer program and operated by a pressure sensitive input device on which the control surface is positioned.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于与计算设备一起滚动的用户输入设备和方法。 一个公开的用户输入设备包括壳体，耦合到壳体并被配置为由用户的数字操纵的控制表面和可操作地耦合到控制表面的飞轮，使得用户在控制上的运动 表面被转移到飞轮。 飞轮可以是由其上定位有控制表面的滚轮操作的机械飞轮，或者由计算机程序实现并由控制表面定位在其上的压敏输入装置操作的虚拟飞轮。

公开(公告)号：US08542237B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US12143839

申请日：2008-06-23

申请人： Michel Pahud ,  William Buxton ,  Sharon Cunnington

发明人： Michel Pahud ,  William Buxton ,  Sharon Cunnington

IPC分类号： G06T13/40 ,  G06T11/60

CPC分类号： G06T13/00 ,  G06F17/214 ,  G06T11/203

摘要： Font animation technique embodiments are presented which animate alpha-numeric characters of a message or document. In one general embodiment this is accomplished by the sender transmitting parametric information and animation instructions pertaining to the display of characters found in the message or document to a recipient. The parametric information identifies where to split the characters and where to rotate the resulting sections. The sections of each character affected are then translated and/or rotated and/or scaled as dictated by the animation instructions to create an animation over time. Additionally, if a gap in a stroke of an animated character exists between the sections of the character, a connecting section is displayed to close the stroke gap making the character appears contiguous.

摘要翻译： 呈现字体动画技术实施例，其使消息或文档的字母数字字符成为动画。 在一个一般实施例中，这是通过发送者将与消息或文档中发现的字符的显示有关的参数信息和动画指令发送到接收者来完成的。 参数信息标识在哪里拆分字符以及旋转结果部分的位置。 然后，受影响的每个角色的部分按动画指令转换和/或缩放，以随着时间推移创建动画。 此外，如果在角色的部分之间存在动画角色的笔画中的间隙，则显示连接部分以闭合笔画间隙，使得角色显示为连续的。