公开(公告)号：US06720949B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US09138285

申请日：1998-08-21

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/04 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1081 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  G06T2219/2021 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: Affordable methods and apparatus are disclosed for inputting position, attitude (orientation) or other object characteristic data to computers for the purpose of Computer Aided Design, Painting, Medicine, Teaching, Gaming, Toys, Simulations, Aids to the disabled, and internet or other experiences. Preferred embodiments of the invention utilize electro-optical sensors, and particularly TV Cameras, providing optically inputted data from specialized datum's on objects and/or natural features of objects. Objects can be both static and in motion, from which individual datum positions and movements can be derived, also with respect to other objects both fixed and moving. Real-time photogrammetry is preferably used to determine relationships of portions of one or more datums with respect to a plurality of cameras or a single camera processed by a conventional PC.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为计算机辅助设计，绘画，医学，教学，游戏，玩具，模拟，对残疾人的辅助设备以及互联网或其他方面向计算机输入位置，态度（姿势）或其他对象特征数据的经济实惠的方法和装置 经验。 本发明的优选实施例利用电光传感器，特别是电视摄像机，从对象和/或物体的自然特征上的特殊数据提供光学输入的数据。 对象既可以是静态的，也可以是运动的，从而可以从中导出各个基准位置和运动，而且对于固定和移动的其他对象也是如此。 优选地使用实时摄影测量法来确定一个或多个基准部分相对于由常规PC处理的多个相机或单个相机的关系。

公开(公告)号：US08111239B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US11429305

申请日：2006-05-08

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/04 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1081 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  G06T2219/2021 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: Affordable methods and apparatus are disclosed for inputting position, attitude (orientation) or other object characteristic data to computers for the purpose of Computer Aided Design, Painting, Medicine, Teaching, Gaming, Toys, Simulations, Aids to the disabled, and internet or other experiences. Preferred embodiments of the invention utilize electro-optical sensors, and particularly TV Cameras, providing optically inputted data from specialized datum's on objects and/or natural features of objects. Objects can be both static and in motion, from which individual datum positions and movements can be derived, also with respect to other objects both fixed and moving. Real-time photogrammetry is preferably used to determine relationships of portions of one or more datums with respect to a plurality of cameras or a single camera processed by a conventional PC.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为计算机辅助设计，绘画，医学，教学，游戏，玩具，模拟，对残疾人的辅助设备以及互联网或其他方面向计算机输入位置，姿态（方向）或其他对象特征数据的经济实惠的方法和装置 经验。 本发明的优选实施例利用电光传感器，特别是电视摄像机，从对象和/或物体的自然特征上的特殊数据提供光学输入的数据。 对象既可以是静态的，也可以是运动的，从而可以从中导出各个基准位置和运动，而且对于固定和移动的其他对象也是如此。 优选地使用实时摄影测量法来确定一个或多个基准部分相对于由常规PC处理的多个相机或单个相机的关系。

公开(公告)号：US20080122786A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11980716

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/04 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1081 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  G06T2219/2021 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: This application discloses active movement based and other video games which may be played over the internet as well in the home or elsewhere. One or two or more persons can play, generally using one or more cameras to determine the relation of an object or a part of a person to a video display on which game related graphics are displayed. Determination of object position and orientation in up to 6 degrees of freedom is disclosed, at data rates sufficient to make game play rewarding.

Abstract translation: 该应用程序公开了基于主动运动和其他视频游戏，其可以通过因特网以及家庭或其它地方播放。 一个或两个以上的人可以玩，通常使用一个或多个相机来确定对象或一部分人物与显示有游戏相关图形的视频显示器的关系。 公开了以达到6自由度的对象位置和方位的确定，其数据速率足以使玩游戏有价值。

公开(公告)号：US20080122805A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11980718

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Peter Smith ,  Timothy R. Pryor

Inventor： Peter Smith ,  Timothy R. Pryor

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0425 ,  A63F3/00643 ,  A63F7/0005 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/2145 ,  A63F2009/0012 ,  A63F2009/2419 ,  A63F2009/2433 ,  A63F2250/50 ,  A63F2300/1068 ,  G06F2203/04101

Abstract: Disclosed are simple easy to understand TV camera based input and programming devices for computers, as well as local or remote means to assimilate data or commands. The invention in one preferred embodiment, uses printed matter imaged by one or more TV cameras, which results in enhanced ease of comprehension, distribution and touch command input of programs. The printed matter may be for example, newspaper clippings, children's books, chess boards, or board games. Certain aspects of the invention share some characteristics of a touch screen, in the sense of additionally determining the location of objects positioned by a user, or portions of a user, such as fingers or hands

Abstract translation: 公开的是简单易懂的基于电视摄像机的输入和编程设备的计算机，以及本地或远程手段来吸收数据或命令。 在一个优选实施例中的本发明使用由一个或多个电视摄像机成像的印刷品，这导致增强了对程序的理解，分布和触摸命令输入的容易性。 印刷品可以是例如剪报，儿童书籍，棋盘或棋盘游戏。 本发明的某些方面在触摸屏的一些特征方面，在另外确定由用户定位的物体的位置或用户的诸如手指或手的部分的意义上

公开(公告)号：US07079114B1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10424975

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: Peter Smith ,  Timothy R. Pryor

Inventor： Peter Smith ,  Timothy R. Pryor

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06T19/20 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F17/5095 ,  G06F2217/32 ,  G06T2219/2021

Abstract: The invention concerns new computer aided methods and apparatus for designing objects, particularly 3D objects, and especially those having a sculpted form such as found in automobiles, boats, planes, furniture and certain fashion apparel items. Preferred embodiments employ optical sensing of the designers' hands, fingers, or styling implements, or his sketches, in conjunction with large screen displays and several novel software based methods which have the further advantage of direct interface to conventional CAD (Computer Aided design) systems which are then used to physically manifest the results as models, tooling or whatever. Use of the invention not only saves time and cost, but allows, in a “natural” way, much greater freedom of expression for the artist/designer than any known computer based system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于设计对象，特别是3D对象的新的计算机辅助方法和装置，特别是具有诸如在汽车，船，飞机，家具和某些时尚服装项目中发现的雕刻形式的那些。 优选实施例结合大屏幕显示器和几种新颖的基于软件的方法采用设计者的手，手指或造型工具或其草图的光学感测，其具有与常规CAD（计算机辅助设计）系统的直接接口的进一步优点 然后将其用于将结果物理显示为模型，工具或其他内容。 使用本发明不仅节省时间和成本，而且以“自然”的方式允许艺术家/设计师比任何已知的基于计算机的系统更大的言论自由。

公开(公告)号：US07042440B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10622812

申请日：2003-07-21

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/04 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1081 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  G06T2219/2021 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: Affordable methods and apparatus are disclosed for inputting position, attitude (orientation) or other object characteristic data to computers for the purpose of Computer Aided Design, Painting, Medicine, Teaching, Gaming, Toys, Simulations, Aids to the disabled, and internet or other experiences. Preferred embodiments of the invention utilize electro-optical sensors, and particularly TV Cameras, providing optically inputted data from specialized datum's on objects and/or natural features of objects. Objects can be both static and in motion, from which individual datum positions and movements can be derived, also with respect to other objects both fixed and moving. Real-time photogrammetry is preferably used to determine relationships of portions of one or more datums with respect to a plurality of cameras or a single camera processed by a conventional PC.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为计算机辅助设计，绘画，医学，教学，游戏，玩具，模拟，对残疾人的辅助设备以及互联网或其他方面向计算机输入位置，姿态（方向）或其他对象特征数据的经济实惠的方法和装置 经验。 本发明的优选实施例利用电光传感器，特别是电视摄像机，从对象和/或物体的自然特征上的特殊数据提供光学输入的数据。 对象既可以是静态的，也可以是运动的，从而可以从中导出各个基准位置和运动，而且对于固定和移动的其他对象也是如此。 优选地使用实时摄影测量法来确定一个或多个基准部分相对于由常规PC处理的多个相机或单个相机的关系。

公开(公告)号：US08405604B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US11980716

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/04 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/245 ,  A63F2300/1043 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/1081 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  A63F2300/1093 ,  A63F2300/6045 ,  A63F2300/69 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  G06T2219/2021 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: This application discloses active movement based and other video games which may be played over the internet as well in the home or elsewhere. One or two or more persons can play, generally using one or more cameras to determine the relation of an object or a part of a person to a video display on which game related graphics are displayed. Determination of object position and orientation in up to 6 degrees of freedom is disclosed, at data rates sufficient to make game play rewarding.

Abstract translation: 该应用程序公开了基于主动运动和其他视频游戏，其可以通过因特网以及家庭或其它地方播放。 一个或两个以上的人可以玩，通常使用一个或多个相机来确定对象或一部分人物与显示有游戏相关图形的视频显示器的关系。 公开了以达到6自由度的对象位置和方位的确定，其数据速率足以使玩游戏有价值。

公开(公告)号：US09513744B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US11980721

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/0425 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/102 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/104 ,  G01C21/3664 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  G06F2203/04809

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus, which enable the reconfigurable control of vehicles, homes, computers and other applications. Physical controls and virtual displayed controls on single and multipoint touch screens are used, separately or in combination to enable higher visibility and understanding of control information and easier operation of controls, particularly useful in stressful situations. Some embodiments use optical sensors and rear projection of displayed embodiments, and are advantageous where curved screens are desired such as in a car.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够对车辆，家庭，计算机和其他应用进行可重新配置控制的方法和装置。 使用单个和多点触摸屏上的物理控制和虚拟显示控件分开或组合使用，以便更高的可见性和对控制信息的理解以及更容易的控制操作，尤其适用于紧张情况。 一些实施例使用显示的实施例的光学传感器和后投影，并且在诸如汽车中需要弯曲的屏幕时是有利的。

公开(公告)号：US08614668B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US13267044

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  A63F2300/1012 ,  A63F2300/1087 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F2203/0331 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: A method and apparatus for interactive TV camera based games in which position or orientation of points on a player or of an object held by a player are determined and used to control a video display. Both single camera and stereo camera pair based embodiments are disclosed, preferably using stereo photogrammetry where multi-degree of freedom information is desired. Large video displays, preferably life-size may be used where utmost realism of the game experience is desired.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于交互式电视摄像机的游戏的方法和装置，其中确定玩家或玩家持有的对象上的点的位置或取向并用于控制视频显示。 公开了基于单个摄像机和基于立体摄像机的实施例，优选地使用需要多自由度信息的立体摄影测量。 大型视频显示器，优选的是真人大小的可以在需要最大程度上实现游戏体验的地方使用。

公开(公告)号：US08610674B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12500984

申请日：2009-07-10

Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor

Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06K11/06 ,  G08C21/00

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  B60K2350/1028 ,  B60K2350/901 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: Disclosed are new methods and apparatus particularly suited for applications in a vehicle, to provide a wide range of information, and the safe input of data to a computer controlling the vehicle subsystems or “Telematic” communication using for example GM's “ONSTAR” or cellular based data sources. Preferred embodiments utilize new programmable forms of tactile touch screens and displays employing tactile physical selection or adjustment means which utilize direct optical data input. A revolutionary form of dashboard or instrument panel results which is stylistically attractive, lower in cost, customizable by the user, programmable in both the tactile and visual sense, and with the potential of enhancing interior safety and vehicle operation. Non-automotive applications of the invention are also disclosed, for example means for general computer input using touch screens and home automation systems.