公开(公告)号：US5892509A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US222155

申请日：1994-04-04

申请人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Leonard Reiffel ,  Raphael K. Tam ,  Timothy T. Tutt ,  Michael F. Dunk

发明人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Leonard Reiffel ,  Raphael K. Tam ,  Timothy T. Tutt ,  Michael F. Dunk

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/153 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06T11/80 ,  G09F9/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04M1/2745

CPC分类号： G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  H04M1/27455

摘要： An image processing apparatus coupling at least two image processing systems connected to a network. The network couples image information to each system, and each system displays at least one image. Each system includes a communication unit and a control unit. The communication unit couples information to and receives information from the network. The control unit includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a partitioned memory space, including, both common and personal memory. The personal memory of each system contains one or more personal images that can be viewed only by the respective system, wherein each system is controlled to access only its respective personal memory. Under control of the CPUs in the respective systems, a common image is coupled to each system over the network and commonly displayed on each system. While the common image is commonly displayed on each system, it is edited by the first image processing system.

摘要翻译： 耦合连接到网络的至少两个图像处理系统的图像处理装置。 网络将图像信息耦合到每个系统，并且每个系统显示至少一个图像。 每个系统包括通信单元和控制单元。 通信单元将信息耦合到网络并从网络接收信息。 控制单元包括中央处理单元（CPU）和分区存储器空间，包括通用和个人存储器。 每个系统的个人存储器包含仅可由相应系统查看的一个或多个个人图像，其中每个系统被控制以仅访问其各自的个人存储器。 在相应系统中的CPU的控制下，通过网络将共同的图像耦合到每个系统并且通常显示在每个系统上。 虽然普通图像通常显示在每个系统上，但由第一图像处理系统编辑。

公开(公告)号：US5300943A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-05

申请号：US751605

申请日：1991-08-21

申请人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Leonard Reiffel ,  Raphael K. Tam ,  Timothy T. Tutt ,  Michael F. Dunk

发明人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Leonard Reiffel ,  Raphael K. Tam ,  Timothy T. Tutt ,  Michael F. Dunk

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/153 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06T11/80 ,  G09F9/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04M1/2745

CPC分类号： G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  H04M1/27455

摘要： A workstation with multiple, functionally related displays clustered under and controlled by a common transparent overlay control device. The position of a hand-held stylus is sensed by the overlay control device and is used as a system input to control system operations, system communications and input, manipulation and editing of images displayed on the displays. Control of certain workstation operations is achieved by directing the stylus towards function symbols which are affixed to the overlay surface. Actuators or other adjustment mechanisms are provided for adjustment of the height and pitch of the workstation for the comfort of the operator. Further, the workstation provides integrated data audio communication over ordinary narrow-band telephone lines or high speed data lines with other linked workstations.

摘要翻译： 具有多个功能相关的显示器的工作站聚集在公共透明覆盖控制设备的下面并由其控制。 手持式笔的位置由覆盖控制装置感测，并用作系统输入，以控制显示在显示器上的图像的系统操作，系统通信和输入，操纵和编辑。 某些工作站操作的控制是通过将触控笔引向固定到覆盖表面的功能符号来实现的。 提供致动器或其他调节机构用于调整工作台的高度和间距以便操作者的舒适度。 此外，工作站通过普通窄带电话线或其他链接工作站的高速数据线提供集成数据音频通信。

公开(公告)号：US5841653A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US250986

申请日：1994-05-27

申请人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G08C21/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/044

摘要： An improved high resolution method and apparatus are described for sensing and determining the spatial coordinates of a movable object with respect to a energized conductive surface. The coordinates of the object are precisely measured with respect to a two-dimensional coordinate system independent of the third orthogonal dimension, thereby avoiding significant measurement errors due to variations of the object position in the third orthogonal dimension. The system also ascertains the coordinate position of the object in this third dimension, which can then be utilized as an independent control variable in the system. Further, the system can accommodate a number of energized conductive surfaces over which the object may be positioned and can determine the spatial coordinates of the object with respect to any such surface. In general, the system of the present invention can ascertain the generalized n-tuple position vector of the object with respect to each of a plurality of generalized, energized conductive surfaces. In any of the foregoing forms, the energized conductive surfaces can be transparent. The system described improves the precision and accuracy of the location of the selected point and hence the precision and accuracy of the spatial coordinates calculated by the system for display. The improvement in system performance is the result of innovations in fundamental design concepts utilized throughout the system.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种改进的高分辨率方法和装置，用于感测和确定可移动物体相对于通电导电表面的空间坐标。 相对于与第三正交尺寸无关的二维坐标系精确地测量物体的坐标，从而避免由于第三正交维度中的物体位置的变化引起的显着的测量误差。 该系统还确定该第三维度中物体的坐标位置，然后可以将其用作系统中的独立控制变量。 此外，该系统可以容纳多个通电的导电表面，物体可以在其上定位，并且可以确定物体相对于任何这样的表面的空间坐标。 通常，本发明的系统可以相对于多个通用的通电导电表面中的每一个来确定物体的广义n元组位置矢量。 在任何上述形式中，通电的导电表面可以是透明的。 所描述的系统提高了所选点的位置的精度和精度，并因此提高了由系统显示的空间坐标的精度和精度。 系统性能的提高是整个系统中使用的基础设计概念的创新的结果。

公开(公告)号：US5317502A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-31

申请号：US996734

申请日：1992-12-24

申请人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G05B19/08 ,  G08C21/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/044

摘要： An improved high resolution method and apparatus are described for sensing and determining the spatial coordinates of a movable object with respect to a energized conductive surface. The coordinates of the object are precisely measured with respect to a two-dimensional coordinate system independent of the third orthogonal dimension, thereby avoiding significant measurement errors due to variations of the object position in the third orthogonal dimension. The system also ascertains the coordinate position of the object in this third dimension, which can then be utilized as an independent control variable in the system. Further, the system can accommodate a number of energized conductive surfaces over which the object may be positioned and can determine the spatial coordinates of the object with respect to any such surface. In general, the system of the present invention can ascertain the generalized n-tuple position vector of the object with respect to each of a plurality of generalized, energized conductive surfaces. In any of the foregoing forms, the energized conductive surfaces can be transparent. The system described improves the precision and accuracy of the location of the selected point and hence the precision and accuracy of the spatial coordinates calculated by the system for display. The improvement in system performance is the result of innovations in fundamental design concepts utilized throughout the system.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种改进的高分辨率方法和装置，用于感测和确定可移动物体相对于通电导电表面的空间坐标。 相对于与第三正交尺寸无关的二维坐标系精确地测量物体的坐标，从而避免由于第三正交维度中的物体位置的变化引起的显着的测量误差。 该系统还确定该第三维度中物体的坐标位置，然后可以将其用作系统中的独立控制变量。 此外，该系统可以容纳多个通电的导电表面，物体可以在其上定位，并且可以确定物体相对于任何这样的表面的空间坐标。 通常，本发明的系统可以相对于多个通用的通电导电表面中的每一个来确定物体的广义n元组位置矢量。 在任何上述形式中，通电的导电表面可以是透明的。 所描述的系统提高了所选点的位置的精度和精度，并因此提高了由系统显示的空间坐标的精度和精度。 系统性能的提高是整个系统中使用的基础设计概念的创新的结果。

公开(公告)号：US5251123A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-05

申请号：US746285

申请日：1991-08-13

申请人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F19/64 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G08C21/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/044

摘要： An improved high resolution method and apparatus are described for sensing and determining the spatial coordinates of a movable object with respect to a energized conductive surface. The coordinates of the object are precisely measured with respect to a two-dimensional coordinate system independent of the third orthogonal dimension, thereby avoiding significant measurement errors due to variations of the object position in the third orthogonal dimension. The system also ascertains the coordinate position of the object in this third dimension, which can then be utilized as an independent control variable in the system. Further, the system can accommodate a number of energized conductive surfaces over which the object may be positioned and can determine the spatial coordinates of the object with respect to any such surface. In general, the system of the present invention can ascertain the generalized n-tuple position vector of the object with respect to each of a plurality of generalized, energized conductive surfaces. In any of the foregoing forms, the energized conductive surfaces can be transparent. The system described improves the precision and accuracy of the location of the selected point and hence the precision and accuracy of the spatial coordinates calculated by the system for display. The improvement in system performance is the result of innovations in fundamental design concepts utilized throughout the system.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种改进的高分辨率方法和装置，用于感测和确定可移动物体相对于通电导电表面的空间坐标。 相对于与第三正交尺寸无关的二维坐标系精确地测量物体的坐标，从而避免由于第三正交维度中的物体位置的变化引起的显着的测量误差。 该系统还确定该第三维度中物体的坐标位置，然后可以将其用作系统中的独立控制变量。 此外，该系统可以容纳多个通电的导电表面，物体可以在其上定位，并且可以确定物体相对于任何这样的表面的空间坐标。 通常，本发明的系统可以相对于多个通用的通电导电表面中的每一个来确定物体的广义n元组位置矢量。 在任何上述形式中，通电的导电表面可以是透明的。 所描述的系统提高了所选点的位置的精度和精度，并因此提高了由系统显示的空间坐标的精度和精度。 系统性能的提高是整个系统中使用的基础设计概念的创新的结果。

公开(公告)号：US06175773B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09200425

申请日：1998-11-23

申请人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： G05B1918

CPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/044

摘要： An improved high resolution method and apparatus are described for sensing and determining the spatial coordinates of a movable object with respect to a energized conductive surface. The coordinates of the object are precisely measured with respect to a two-dimensional coordinate system independent of the third orthogonal dimension, thereby avoiding significant measurement errors due to variations of the object position in the third orthogonal dimension. The system also ascertains the coordinate position of the object in this third dimension, which can then be utilized as an independent control variable in the system. Further, the system can accommodate a number of energized conductive surfaces over which the object may be positioned and can determine the spatial coordinates of the object with respect to any such surface. In general, the system of the present invention can ascertain the generalized n-tuple position vector of the object with respect to each of a plurality of generalized, energized conductive surfaces. In any of the foregoing forms, the energized conductive surfaces can be transparent. The system described improves the precision and accuracy of the location of the selected point and hence the precision and accuracy of the spatial coordinates calculated by the system for display. The improvement in system performance is the result of innovations in fundamental design concepts utilized throughout the system.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种改进的高分辨率方法和装置，用于感测和确定可移动物体相对于通电导电表面的空间坐标。 相对于与第三正交尺寸无关的二维坐标系精确地测量物体的坐标，从而避免由于第三正交维度中的物体位置的变化引起的显着的测量误差。 该系统还确定该第三维度中物体的坐标位置，然后可以将其用作系统中的独立控制变量。 此外，该系统可以容纳多个通电的导电表面，物体可以在其上定位，并且可以确定物体相对于任何这样的表面的空间坐标。 通常，本发明的系统可以相对于多个通用的通电导电表面中的每一个来确定物体的广义n元组位置矢量。 在任何上述形式中，通电的导电表面可以是透明的。 所描述的系统提高了所选点的位置的精度和精度，并因此提高了由系统显示的空间坐标的精度和精度。 系统性能的提高是整个系统中使用的基础设计概念的创新的结果。

公开(公告)号：US6097373A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US958978

申请日：1997-10-28

申请人： Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G09B21/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0386 ,  G09B21/02

摘要： A laser actuated keyboard system (10) includes a laser pointer (12) mounted on an adjustable headband (14) for directing a collimated beam (16) onto a laser keyboard (18) defined by an array of photosensors (58) that are intended to be illuminated by the user-targeted beam (16). During a laser acquisition mode, the laser pointer (12) output is controlled to provide a relatively retina-safe output and during the captured signal mode, the laser pointer (12) output is controlled to provide a higher-power mode sufficient to be easily seen. During the higher-power mode, the laser pointer (12) is modulated at a selected frequency to assist the laser keyboard (18) in discriminating against common background light. A successful keypress is declared when the beam (16) illuminates a targeted area for a selected percentage of a pre-determined dwell period.

摘要翻译： 激光致动键盘系统（10）包括安装在可调节头带（14）上的激光指示器（12），用于将准直光束（16）引导到由希望的光电传感器阵列（58）限定的激光键盘（18）上 被用户对象的光束（16）照亮。 在激光采集模式期间，激光指示器（12）输出被控制以提供相对的视网膜安全输出，并且在捕获的信号模式期间，控制激光指示器（12）输出以提供足够容易的更高功率模式 看到。 在高功率模式期间，激光指示器（12）以选定的频率被调制，以帮助激光键盘（18）区分普通背景光。 当光束（16）照亮预定驻留期间的选定百分比的目标区域时，声明成功的按键。

公开(公告)号：US5227863A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-13

申请号：US564148

申请日：1990-08-07

申请人： Brett C. Bilbrey ,  John M. Brooks ,  Craig Fields ,  Jeffrey E. Frederiksen ,  Thomas Jakobs

发明人： Brett C. Bilbrey ,  John M. Brooks ,  Craig Fields ,  Jeffrey E. Frederiksen ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC分类号： H04N5/265 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G06T15/00 ,  H04N5/262

CPC分类号： H04N5/262 ,  G06T15/005

摘要： Programmable apparatus for digital processing of video signals from multiple sources converted to digital format to provide real-time multiple simultaneous special video effects and suitable for direct interface to a conventional microcomputer bus such as an Apple Macintosh II NuBus. The apparatus includes a matrix of multipliers to do real-time video processing permitting special effects such as fading between at least two video image sources, as well as a priority resolver to control display on a pixel by pixel basis of more than ten sources based upon dynamically programmable priority. In addition, a programmable multiple range thresholder, a hardware window generator capable of generating multiple simultaneous windows, a color look up table and optional image capture capabilities are provided. The apparatus also provides for a light pen input, genlocking and a range of special video effects including zooming, mosaicing, panning and blending.

摘要翻译： 用于数字处理来自多个转换成数字格式的源的视频信号的可编程设备，以提供实时多个同时的特殊视频效果，并且适用于与诸如Apple Macintosh II NuBus之类的常规微计算机总线的直接接口。 该装置包括乘法器的矩阵，以进行允许诸如至少两个视频图像源之间的衰落的特殊效果的实时视频处理以及优先级分解器，以基于多个来源基于逐个像素的基础来控制显示 动态可编程优先。 另外，提供了可编程多范围阈值器，能够生成多个同时窗口的硬件窗口生成器，颜色查找表和可选的图像捕获能力。 该设备还提供光笔输入，同步锁定和一系列特殊视频效果，包括缩放，镶嵌，平移和混合。

公开(公告)号：US20110063231A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12558657

申请日：2009-09-14

申请人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Allen Baker

发明人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Allen Baker

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B19/06

摘要： A method and system of inputting data, including language and other forms of communication, into an electronic device is disclosed. The method and system are directed to reducing the number of keystrokes that a disabled person would need to make to use a computer or alternative communication device. The method and system according to the invention utilizes a virtual keyboard upon which a user makes an input pattern or “gesture”. The gesture is then transformed into a ranked list of language unit prefixes. Word prediction analysis then analyzes the list of language unit prefixes and develops a list of potential word or phrases that the user may select from.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种将包括语言和其他形式的通信在内的数据输入到电子设备中的方法和系统。 该方法和系统旨在减少残疾人需要使用计算机或替代通信设备进行的击键次数。 根据本发明的方法和系统利用用户进行输入模式或“手势”的虚拟键盘。 然后将手势转换为语言单位前缀的排名列表。 词预测分析然后分析语言单元前缀的列表，并开发用户可以从中选择的潜在词或词组的列表。

公开(公告)号：US20090196460A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12357280

申请日：2009-01-21

申请人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Allen W. Baker

发明人： Thomas Jakobs ,  Allen W. Baker

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06K9/00604 ,  G06F3/013

摘要： An eye tracking system and method is provided giving persons with severe disabilities the ability to access a computer through eye movement. A system comprising a head tracking system, an eye tracking system, a display device, and a processor which calculates the gaze point of the user is provided. The eye tracking method comprises determining the location and orientation of the head, determining the location and orientation of the eye, calculating the location of the center of rotation of the eye, and calculating the gaze point of the eye. A method for inputting to an electronic device a character selected by a user through alternate means is provided, the method comprising placing a cursor near the character to be selected by said user, shifting the characters on a set of keys which are closest to the cursor, tracking the movement of the character to be selected with the cursor, and identifying the character to be selected by comparing the direction of movement of the cursor with the direction of movement of the characters of the set of keys which are closest to the cursor.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种眼睛跟踪系统和方法，为残疾人提供了通过眼睛运动访问计算机的能力。 提供了一种包括头跟踪系统，眼睛跟踪系统，显示设备和计算用户凝视点的处理器的系统。 眼睛跟踪方法包括确定头部的位置和方向，确定眼睛的位置和姿态，计算眼睛旋转中心的位置，以及计算眼睛的凝视点。 提供一种用于通过替代装置向用户输入由用户选择的字符的方法，所述方法包括将光标放置在所述用户要选择的字符附近，将字符移动到最接近光标的一组键上 跟踪用光标选择的角色的移动，并且通过将光标的移动方向与最靠近光标的一组键的字符的移动方向进行比较来识别要选择的字符。