公开(公告)号：US09571878B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14541815

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel S. Simpkins ,  Joseph Tanen

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H04N21/422 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42224

Abstract: A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与内容传送系统一起使用的3D定位设备。 指点设备可以以两种模式中的至少一种操作：第一3D或滚动模式以及也可以被称为上下左右（UDLR）模式的第二非3D模式。 指示设备可以包括一个或多个定向传感器，以提供取向和移动信息。 对于至少两种模式中的任何一种，提供了一种光学手指导航模块，其可以检测用户的手指或物体在其屏幕上的移动，并且提供在从OFN模块生成移动信息之前必须超过的预定阈值。 指点设备可以基于来自定位和移动传感器以及OFN模块的信息生成滚动和UDLR命令，或者可以将来自定位和移动传感器的信息提供给可以生成适当的滚动或UDLR的用户界面 由内容传送系统使用的命令。

公开(公告)号：US09503769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14973091

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: HILLCREST LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： Bruce Israel ,  Charles W. K. Gritton ,  Frank A. Hunleth ,  Stephen Scheirey ,  Daniel S. Simpkins ,  Ryan Stoner ,  Yizhong Wang

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/433

CPC classification number: H04N21/2665 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F17/248 ,  G06F17/30035 ,  G06F17/30038 ,  G06F17/3005 ,  G06F17/30371 ,  G06F17/30882 ,  H04L67/2804 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25825 ,  H04N21/431 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/81 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

公开(公告)号：US09411428B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US11700507

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Daniel S. Simpkins ,  Frank A. Hunleth ,  Kris Carter

Inventor： Daniel S. Simpkins ,  Frank A. Hunleth ,  Kris Carter

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: G06F3/0231 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42214 ,  H04N21/42222

Abstract: A 3D pointing device includes a keyboard for character entry. In pointing mode, data from at least one motion sensor is provided, e.g., to be transmitted to a user interface for movement of a cursor. In text entry mode, data from at least one depressed key is provided, e.g., to be transmitted to a user interface for display thereon.

Abstract translation: 3D定位设备包括用于字符输入的键盘。 在指向模式中，提供来自至少一个运动传感器的数据，例如，被发送到用户移动光标的用户界面。 在文本输入模式中，提供来自至少一个按下的键的数据，例如将被发送到用户界面以在其上显示。

公开(公告)号：US09400598B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US13742445

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Tom Pixley ,  Dave Aufderheide ,  Frank Hunleth

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0362

CPC classification number: G06F3/04855 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/0335

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for scrolling through lists of information on user interfaces.

公开(公告)号：US09344763B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14029082

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Anthony Stanchfield

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/472 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/6587

CPC classification number: H04N21/472 ,  G06F17/30817 ,  G06F17/30849 ,  G06F17/3089 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A method of returning target scenes from a user link request is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a user link request on a user interface; comparing the received user link request to a plurality of entries in a lookup table; for each entry in the plurality of entries in the lookup table that matches the received user link request, identifying a target scene that corresponds to the matched entry in the lookup table; determining a closest one of the target scenes if multiple entries in the lookup table match the user link request; and transitioning to the closest target scene.

公开(公告)号：US09298282B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14563314

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew G. Liberty

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention describe 3D pointing devices which enhance usability by transforming sensed motion data from a first frame of reference (e.g., the body of the 3D pointing device) into a second frame of reference (e.g., a user's frame of reference). One exemplary embodiment of the present invention removes effects associated with a tilt orientation in which the 3D pointing device is held by a user.

公开(公告)号：US09250716B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14218009

申请日：2014-03-18

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Hua Sheng ,  Matthew G. Liberty ,  Christopher D. Roller ,  Charles W. K. Gritton

IPC: G01D3/028 ,  G01R29/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  H04N5/44 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G01D3/028 ,  G01R29/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N2005/4428

Abstract: A bias value associated with a sensor, e.g., a time-varying, non-zero value which is output from a sensor when it is motionless, is estimated using at least two, different bias estimating techniques. A resultant combined or selected bias estimate may then be used to compensate the biased output of the sensor in, e.g., a 3D pointing device.

公开(公告)号：US08937594B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US14090050

申请日：2013-11-26

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew G. Liberty

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N2005/4432

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention describe 3D pointing devices which enhance usability by transforming sensed motion data from a first frame of reference (e.g., the body of the 3D pointing device) into a second frame of reference (e.g., a user's frame of reference). One exemplary embodiment of the present invention removes effects associated with a tilt orientation in which the 3D pointing device is held by a user.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的系统和方法描述了通过将来自第一参考系（例如，3D定位设备的主体）的感测的运动数据变换为第二参考帧（例如，用户的帧的用户的帧 参考）。 本发明的一个示例性实施例除去与用户保持3D定位设备的倾斜取向相关联的效果。

公开(公告)号：US20140129956A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14089030

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Frank A. HUNLETH ,  Daniel S. SIMPKINS ,  Charles W.K. GRITTON

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F2203/04806

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的系统和方法提供了一种用于组织，选择和启动媒体项目的控制框架，包括与用于收集点，点击，滚动，悬停和缩放的基本控制原语的可选自由空间控制装置的图形用户界面， 允许从大型或小型集合中轻松快速地选择媒体项目，例如电影，歌曲等。 遥控器将自然的手感和手势映射到相关命令中，而图形显示使用图像，缩放增加/减少的细节水平和GUI对象的连续性，以便用户在媒体项之间简单的组织，选择和导航。

公开(公告)号：US20130215019A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13701156

申请日：2011-06-03

Applicant: Matthew G. Liberty ,  Bryan A. Cook

Inventor： Matthew G. Liberty ,  Bryan A. Cook

IPC: G06F3/0346

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F17/16 ,  G06F2203/0384 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N2005/4428

Abstract: A forward pointing direction associated with a handheld device is estimated or determined by, for example, calculating a center of rotation of the device. A resultant combined or selected bias estimate may then be used to compensate the biased output of the sensor in, e.g., a 3D pointing device.

Abstract translation: 通过例如计算设备的旋转中心来估计或确定与手持设备相关联的向前指向的方向。 然后可以使用所得到的组合或选择的偏差估计来补偿例如3D定位设备中的传感器的偏置输出。