公开(公告)号：US20080204411A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12116813

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Andrew Wilson

Inventor： Andrew Wilson

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a system and process that controls a group of networked electronic components using a multimodal integration scheme in which inputs from a speech recognition subsystem, gesture recognition subsystem employing a wireless pointing device and pointing analysis subsystem also employing the pointing device, are combined to determine what component a user wants to control and what control action is desired. In this multimodal integration scheme, the desired action concerning an electronic component is decomposed into a command and a referent pair. The referent can be identified using the pointing device to identify the component by pointing at the component or an object associated with it, by using speech recognition, or both. The command may be specified by pressing a button on the pointing device, by a gesture performed with the pointing device, by a speech recognition event, or by any combination of these inputs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种使用多模式集成方案来控制一组网络化电子部件的系统和过程，其中来自语音识别子系统的手势识别子系统，采用无线指点装置的手势识别子系统以及也使用指示装置的指点分析子系统， 被组合以确定用户想要控制什么组件以及期望什么控制动作。 在该多模式集成方案中，关于电子部件的期望动作被分解成命令和指示对。 可以使用指示设备来识别该对象，通过使用语音识别或两者来指向组件或与其相关联的对象来识别组件。 命令可以通过按下指示设备上的按钮，通过用指示设备执行的手势，语音识别事件或这些输入的任意组合来指定。

公开(公告)号：US07173706B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10661806

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Nicola van Leeuwen

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Nicola van Leeuwen

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/3504 ,  G01N2021/391 ,  G01N2201/08 ,  G08B17/103

Abstract: An apparatus for remote gas sensing comprising a light source, a photodetector, a gas cell containing gas or a zone through which the gas passes and through which light from the light source passes and is reflected back to the photodetector, wherein the light source, photodetector and gas cell are connected by a single polarization preserving optical fiber through which light from the light source passes to the gas cell, which light reflected back from the cell passes back through the optical fiber with a different polarization to that to the light transmitted by the light source. In one form the gas cell comprises a resonant optical cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远程气体感测的装置，包括光源，光电检测器，含气体的气室或气体通过的区域，来自光源的光通过该区域通过并被反射回光电检测器，其中光源，光电检测器 并且气体单元通过单个偏振保留光纤连接，来自光源的光通过该单极化保留光纤通过气室，从单元反射回来的光以不同的偏振通过光纤，反射到与由 光源。 在一种形式中，气室包括谐振光腔。

公开(公告)号：US07168630B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US11248532

申请日：2005-10-12

Applicant: Marcia Mary Ketcha ,  Pedro Antonio Rodriguez ,  Todd Laurence Underiner ,  Lowen Robert Morrison ,  Dennis Allen Beckholt ,  Robert Stanley Dirksing ,  David Burton Moore ,  Kendal William Kerr ,  James Douglas Still ,  Peter Blenkiron ,  Fernando Benvegnu ,  John Patrick Herlinger ,  Charles Winston Saunders ,  Andrew Wilson

Inventor： Marcia Mary Ketcha ,  Pedro Antonio Rodriguez ,  Todd Laurence Underiner ,  Lowen Robert Morrison ,  Dennis Allen Beckholt ,  Robert Stanley Dirksing ,  David Burton Moore ,  Kendal William Kerr ,  James Douglas Still ,  Peter Blenkiron ,  Fernando Benvegnu ,  John Patrick Herlinger ,  Charles Winston Saunders ,  Andrew Wilson

IPC: B05B1/24

CPC classification number: A01M1/2077 ,  A01M1/205 ,  A01M1/2072 ,  A01M29/12 ,  A01M2200/011 ,  A01M2200/012 ,  Y10S261/88

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于排斥昆虫的方法和装置。 这些方法和设备提供个人防护，防止昆虫叮咬和昆虫着陆，特别是蚊子叮咬。 方法和装置使用低（十亿分之一）级别的拟除虫菊酯的驱虫剂。 这些方法和设备有效地将使用这些装置的蚊子落在对象上的次数有效地最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20060294247A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11166364

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Kenneth Hinckley ,  Andrew Wilson

Inventor： Kenneth Hinckley ,  Andrew Wilson

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/08 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/0384 ,  H04M1/7253

Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates extending input/output capabilities for resource deficient mobile devices and interactions between multiple heterogeneous devices is provided. The system and method involve an interactive surface to which the desired mobile devices can be connected. The interactive surface can provide an enhanced display space and customization controls for mobile devices that lack adequate displays and input capabilities. In addition, the interactive surface can be employed to permit communication and interaction between multiple mobile devices that otherwise are unable to interact with each other. When connected to the interactive surface, the mobile devices can share information, view information from their respective devices, and store information to the interactive surface. Furthermore, the interactive surface can resume activity states of mobile devices that were previously communicating upon re-connection to the surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种独特的系统和方法，有助于扩展资源不足的移动设备的输入/输出能力以及多个异构设备之间的交互。 该系统和方法涉及可以连接期望的移动设备的交互式表面。 交互式表面可以为缺少足够的显示和输入功能的移动设备提供增强的显示空间和定制控件。 此外，可以采用交互式表面以允许否则不能彼此交互的多个移动设备之间的通信和交互。 当连接到交互式表面时，移动设备可以共享信息，从相应设备查看信息，并将信息存储到交互式表面。 此外，交互式表面可以恢复以前在重新连接到表面时通信的移动设备的活动状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060109245A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11323183

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Hubert Pham

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Hubert Pham

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G09G5/08 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: A system and process for directing a laser beam within a space is presented. The system includes a pointing device which periodically outputs orientation data indicative of the direction it is pointing and a cursor device which projects a laser beam. The orientation data is used to compute the direction the pointing device is pointing in terms of yaw and pitch angles. The laser beam is directed to locations in the space relative to the amount of movement of the pointing device. In an absolute mode, the pointed device and the laser beam of the cursor device are pointed at the same location in the space, whereas in a relative mode, the pointing device does not point at the same location as the laser beam. The position of the laser can be used to select a variety of hardware devices known to be in a room for future control actions.

公开(公告)号：US20060059424A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10941158

申请日：2004-09-15

Applicant: Jonah Petri ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Christopher Hansten ,  James Kateley

Inventor： Jonah Petri ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Christopher Hansten ,  James Kateley

IPC: G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/20 ,  G06F17/21

CPC classification number: G06F17/28 ,  G06F9/454

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for performing a real-time or a near real-time localization of data. The method comprises monitoring an input string and comparing a semantic associated with the input string to a semantic associated with at least one stored string. The method further comprises providing the stored string as an alternative to the input string.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行数据的实时或近实时定位的方法，装置和系统。 该方法包括监视输入字符串并将与输入字符串相关联的语义与至少一个存储字符串相关联的语义进行比较。 该方法还包括提供所存储的字符串作为输入字符串的替换。

公开(公告)号：US20060010400A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10880167

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: Joel Dehlin ,  Christina Chen ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Jacob Wobbrock

Inventor： Joel Dehlin ,  Christina Chen ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Daniel Robbins ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  Jacob Wobbrock

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00355

Abstract: An interactive display table has a display surface for displaying images and upon or adjacent to which various objects, including a user's hand(s) and finger(s) can be detected. A video camera within the interactive display table responds to infrared (IR) light reflected from the objects to detect any connected components. Connected component correspond to portions of the object(s) that are either in contact, or proximate the display surface. Using these connected components, the interactive display table senses and infers natural hand or finger positions, or movement of an object, to detect gestures. Specific gestures are used to execute applications, carryout functions in an application, create a virtual object, or do other interactions, each of which is associated with a different gesture. A gesture can be a static pose, or a more complex configuration, and/or movement made with one or both hands or other objects.

公开(公告)号：US20060007170A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10870779

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Dawson Yee

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Dawson Yee

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: In an interactive display system, a projected image on a display surface and a vision system used to detect objects touching the display surface are aligned, and optical distortion of the vision system is compensated. Also, calibration procedures correct for a non-uniformity of infrared (IR) illumination of the display surface by IR light sources and establish a touch threshold for one or more uses so that the interactive display system correctly responds to each user touching the display surface. A movable IR camera filter enables automation of the alignment of the projected image and the image of the display surface and help in detecting problems in either the projector or vision system.

公开(公告)号：US20060007142A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11225726

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Hubert Pham

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Hubert Pham

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G09G5/08 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: A system and process for directing a laser beam within a space is presented. The system includes a pointing device which periodically outputs orientation data indicative of the direction it is pointing and a cursor device which projects a laser beam. The orientation data is used to compute the direction the pointing device is pointing in terms of yaw and pitch angles. The laser beam is directed to locations in the space relative to the amount of movement of the pointing device. In an absolute mode, the pointed device and the laser beam of the cursor device are pointed at the same location in the space, whereas in a relative mode, the pointing device does not point at the same location as the laser beam. The position of the laser can be used to select a variety of hardware devices known to be in a room for future control actions.

公开(公告)号：US06982697B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10160692

申请日：2002-05-31

Applicant: Andrew Wilson ,  Steven A. N. Shafer ,  Daniel Wilson

Inventor： Andrew Wilson ,  Steven A. N. Shafer ,  Daniel Wilson

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/31 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: A system and process for selecting objects in an ubiquitous computing environment where various electronic devices are controlled by a computer via a network connection and the objects are selected by a user pointing to them with a wireless RF pointer. By a combination of electronic sensors onboard the pointer and external calibrated cameras, a host computer equipped with an RF transceiver decodes the orientation sensor values transmitted to it by the pointer and computes the orientation and 3D position of the pointer. This information, along with a model defining the locations of each object in the environment that is associated with a controllable electronic component, is used to determine what object a user is pointing at so as to select that object for further control actions.