公开(公告)号：US09473944B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14187567

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Michael F Cohen ,  Douglas C. Burger ,  Asta Roseway ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Blaise Hilary Aguera y Arcas ,  Daniel Lee Massey

IPC: H04W12/10 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06F21/6245 ,  G06F11/3024 ,  G06F11/3438 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: Systems and methods of a personal daemon, executing as a background process on a mobile computing device, for providing personal assistant to an associated user is presented. While the personal daemon maintains personal information corresponding to the associated user, the personal daemon is configured to not share the personal information of the associated user with any other entity other than the associated user except under conditions of rules established by the associated user. The personal daemon monitors and analyzes the actions of the associated user to determine additional personal information of the associated user. Additionally, upon receiving one or more notices of events from a plurality of sensors associated with the mobile computing device, the personal daemon executes a personal assistance action on behalf of the associated user.

Abstract translation: 呈现个人守护进程的系统和方法，作为移动计算设备上的后台进程，用于向相关用户提供个人助理。 虽然个人守护进程维护对应于相关联的用户的个人信息，但是除了在由关联用户建立的规则的条件之外，个人守护进程被配置为不与相关用户之外的任何其他实体共享相关用户的个人信息。 个人守护进程监视和分析相关用户的动作以确定相关用户的附加个人信息。 另外，当从与移动计算设备相关联的多个传感器接收到一个或多个事件通知时，个人守护进程代表相关联的用户执行个人辅助动作。

公开(公告)号：US20150245216A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14187567

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Michael F Cohen ,  Douglas C. Burger ,  Asta Roseway ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Blaise Hilary Aguera y Arca ,  Daniel Lee Massey

IPC: H04W12/10

CPC classification number: G06F21/6245 ,  G06F11/3024 ,  G06F11/3438 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: Systems and methods of a personal daemon, executing as a background process on a mobile computing device, for providing personal assistant to an associated user is presented. While the personal daemon maintains personal information corresponding to the associated user, the personal daemon is configured to not share the personal information of the associated user with any other entity other than the associated user except under conditions of rules established by the associated user. The personal daemon monitors and analyzes the actions of the associated user to determine additional personal information of the associated user. Additionally, upon receiving one or more notices of events from a plurality of sensors associated with the mobile computing device, the personal daemon executes a personal assistance action on behalf of the associated user.

Abstract translation: 呈现个人守护进程的系统和方法，作为移动计算设备上的后台进程，用于向相关用户提供个人助理。 虽然个人守护进程维护对应于相关联的用户的个人信息，但是除了在由关联用户建立的规则的条件之外，个人守护进程被配置为不与相关用户之外的任何其他实体共享相关用户的个人信息。 个人守护进程监视和分析相关用户的动作以确定相关用户的附加个人信息。 另外，当从与移动计算设备相关联的多个传感器接收到一个或多个事件通知时，个人守护进程代表相关联的用户执行个人辅助动作。

公开(公告)号：US20140232816A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13772252

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Philip A. Chou ,  Donald M. Gillett ,  Hrvoje Benko ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Neil S. Fishman

IPC: H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04N7/157 ,  A47G1/02 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G06T19/006 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: A tele-immersive environment is described that provides interaction among participants of a tele-immersive session. The environment includes two or more set-ups, each associated with a participant. Each set-up, in turn, includes mirror functionality for presenting a three-dimensional virtual space for viewing by a local participant. The virtual space shows at least some of the participants as if the participants were physically present at a same location and looking into a mirror. The mirror functionality can be implemented as a combination of a semi-transparent mirror and a display device, or just a display device acting alone. According to another feature, the environment may present a virtual object in a manner that allows any of the participants of the tele-immersive session to interact with the virtual object.

Abstract translation: 描述了远程沉浸式环境，其提供远程沉浸式会话的参与者之间的交互。 环境包括两个或多个设置，每个与参与者相关联。 反过来，每个设置包括用于呈现三维虚拟空间以供本地参与者查看的镜像功能。 虚拟空间至少显示了一些参与者，如同参与者实际存在于相同的位置并观察镜像。 反射镜功能可以实现为半透明反射镜和显示设备的组合，或者仅仅是单独操作的显示设备。 根据另一特征，环境可以以允许远程沉浸式会话的任何参与者与虚拟对象交互的方式呈现虚拟对象。

公开(公告)号：US09560445B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14158796

申请日：2014-01-18

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Nikunj Raghuvanshi ,  Daniel Morris ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Yong Rui ,  Desney S. Tan ,  Jeannette M. Wing

IPC: H04R5/02 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04S7/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/002 ,  H04R2201/403 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2217/03 ,  H04S7/303

Abstract: Technologies pertaining to provision of customized audio to each listener in a plurality of listeners are described herein. A sensor outputs data that is indicative of locations of multiple listeners in an environment. The data is processed to determine locations and orientations of the respective heads of the multiple listener in the environment. Based on the locations and orientations of heads of the listeners in the environment, for each listener, respective customized audio signals are generated. The customized audio signals are transmitted to respective beamforming transducers. The beamforming transducers directionally output customized beams for the first listener and the second listener based upon the customized audio signals and locations of the heads of the listeners.

Abstract translation: 在这里描述了在多个收听者中为每个收听者提供定制音频的技术。 传感器输出指示环境中多个听众的位置的数据。 处理数据以确定环境中多个收听者的相应头部的位置和方向。 基于环境中听众的头部的位置和方向，对于每个听众，生成相应的定制音频信号。 定制的音频信号被发送到相应的波束成形换能器。 波束形成传感器基于定制的音频信号和收听者的头部的位置而定向地输出用于第一听众和第二听众的定制波束。

公开(公告)号：US09372552B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US13851797

申请日：2013-03-27

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Björn U. Hartmann ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Hrvoje Benko ,  Meredith J. Morris

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/241 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F17/242 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An interaction management module (IMM) is described for allowing users to engage an interactive surface in a collaborative environment using various input devices, such as keyboard-type devices and mouse-type devices. The IMM displays digital objects on the interactive surface that are associated with the devices in various ways. The digital objects can include input display interfaces, cursors, soft-key input mechanisms, and so on. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for establishing a frame of reference for governing the placement of each cursor on the interactive surface. Further, the IMM provides a mechanism for allowing users to make a digital copy of a physical article placed on the interactive surface. The IMM also provides a mechanism which duplicates actions taken on the digital copy with respect to the physical article, and vice versa.

公开(公告)号：US20150363035A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14303203

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Ken Hinckley ,  Hrvoje Benko ,  Michel Pahud ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Pourang Polad Irani ,  Francois Guimbretiere

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Pen and computing device sensor correlation technique embodiments correlate sensor signals received from various grips on a touch-sensitive pen and touches to a touch-sensitive computing device in order to determine the context of such grips and touches and to issue context-appropriate commands to the touch-sensitive pen or the touch-sensitive computing device. A combination of concurrent sensor inputs received from both a touch-sensitive pen and a touch-sensitive computing device are correlated. How the touch-sensitive pen and the touch-sensitive computing device are touched or gripped are used to determine the context of their use and the user's intent. A context-appropriate user interface action based can then be initiated. Also the context can be used to label metadata.

Abstract translation: 笔和计算设备传感器相关技术实施例将从各种把手接收的传感器信号关联在触敏笔上并触摸到触敏计算设备，以便确定这种把握和触摸的上下文，并向 触敏笔或触敏计算设备。 从触敏笔和触敏计算设备接收的并发传感器输入的组合是相关的。 感触笔和触摸敏感的计算设备如何被触摸或抓住用于确定其使用的上下文和用户的意图。 然后可以启动基于上下文的用户界面动作。 此外，上下文也可用于标记元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150208166A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14158796

申请日：2014-01-18

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Nikunj Raghuvanshi ,  Daniel Morris ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Yong Rui ,  Desney S. Tan ,  Jeannette M. Wing

IPC: H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/002 ,  H04R2201/403 ,  H04R2203/12 ,  H04R2217/03 ,  H04S7/303

Abstract: Technologies pertaining to provision of customized audio to each listener in a plurality of listeners are described herein. A sensor outputs data that is indicative of locations of multiple listeners in an environment. The data is processed to determine locations and orientations of the respective heads of the multiple listener in the environment. Based on the locations and orientations of heads of the listeners in the environment, for each listener, respective customized audio signals are generated. The customized audio signals are transmitted to respective beamforming transducers. The beamforming transducers directionally output customized beams for the first listener and the second listener based upon the customized audio signals and locations of the heads of the listeners.

Abstract translation: 在这里描述了在多个收听者中为每个收听者提供定制音频的技术。 传感器输出指示环境中多个听众的位置的数据。 处理数据以确定环境中多个收听者的相应头部的位置和方向。 基于环境中听众的头部的位置和方向，对于每个听众，生成相应的定制音频信号。 定制的音频信号被发送到相应的波束成形换能器。 波束形成传感器基于定制的音频信号和收听者的头部的位置而定向地输出用于第一听众和第二听众的定制波束。

公开(公告)号：US20150179181A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14136713

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Daniel Morris ,  Andrew D. Wilson ,  Desney S. Tan ,  Yong Rui ,  Nikunj Raghuvanshi ,  Jeannette M. Wing

IPC: G10L19/012 ,  G10L19/26

CPC classification number: G10L19/012 ,  G10L19/265 ,  H04S7/301 ,  H04S7/305

Abstract: Technologies pertaining to improving an auditory experience of a listener are described. Audio is modified based upon noise generated by noise sources in an environment. A microphone generates a signal that is representative of noise in the environment, and the signal is processed to identify peak frequencies therein. When a key frequency of the audio is proximate to a peak frequency in the noise, the audio is modified to improve the listener's perception of the audio.

Abstract translation: 描述了改善聆听者听觉体验的技术。 基于环境中的噪声源产生的噪声对音频进行修改。 麦克风产生代表环境中的噪声的信号，并处理信号以识别其中的峰值频率。 当音频的关键频率接近噪声中的峰值频率时，修改音频以改善听众对音频的感知。

公开(公告)号：US20150154447A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14096840

申请日：2013-12-04

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Andrew D. Wilson ,  Hrvoje Benko

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00624 ,  A63F13/211 ,  A63F13/213 ,  A63F13/42 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G06T7/248

Abstract: The cross-modal sensor fusion technique described herein tracks mobile devices and the users carrying them. The technique matches motion features from sensors on a mobile device to image motion features obtained from images of the device. For example, the acceleration of a mobile device, as measured by an onboard internal measurement unit, is compared to similar acceleration observed in the color and depth images of a depth camera. The technique does not require a model of the appearance of either the user or the device, nor in many cases a direct line of sight to the device. The technique can operate in real time and can be applied to a wide variety of ubiquitous computing scenarios.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的交叉模式传感器融合技术跟踪移动设备和携带它们的用户。 该技术将来自移动设备上的传感器的运动特征与从设备的图像获得的图像运动特征相匹配。 例如，将通过车载内部测量单元测量的移动设备的加速度与在深度相机的颜色和深度图像中观察到的类似加速进行比较。 该技术不需要用户或设备的外观模型，在许多情况下也不需要对设备的直接视线。 该技术可以实时操作，并且可以应用于各种各样的普遍存在的计算场景。

公开(公告)号：US20150097928A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14571266

申请日：2014-12-15

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Sasa Junuzovic ,  William Thomas Blank ,  Steven Bathiche ,  Anoop Gupta ,  Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: H04N9/31 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G03B17/54

CPC classification number: H04N9/3179 ,  G03B15/05 ,  G03B17/54 ,  G03B2215/05 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/0425 ,  G06F3/0426 ,  H04L12/1813 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N7/141 ,  H04N9/3194 ,  H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271

Abstract: A “Concurrent Projector-Camera” uses an image projection device in combination with one or more cameras to enable various techniques that provide visually flicker-free projection of images or video, while real-time image or video capture is occurring in that same space. The Concurrent Projector-Camera provides this projection in a manner that eliminates video feedback into the real-time image or video capture. More specifically, the Concurrent Projector-Camera dynamically synchronizes a combination of projector lighting (or light-control points) on-state temporal compression in combination with on-state temporal shifting during each image frame projection to open a “capture time slot” for image capture during which no image is being projected. This capture time slot represents a tradeoff between image capture time and decreased brightness of the projected image. Examples of image projection devices include LED-LCD based projection devices, DLP-based projection devices using LED or laser illumination in combination with micromirror arrays, etc.

Abstract translation: “并发投影机 - 摄像机”使用图像投影设备与一个或多个摄像机相结合，以实现图像或视频的视觉无闪烁投影的各种技术，同时在相同的空间中发生实时图像或视频捕捉。 并行投影机 - 相机以这样的方式提供了这种投影，即将视频反馈消除到实时图像或视频捕获中。 更具体地说，并行投影机 - 相机在每个图像帧投影期间将投影机照明（或光控点）与状态时间压缩的组合动态地同步于状态时间偏移，以打开图像的“捕获时隙” 捕获期间没有投影图像。 该捕获时隙表示图像捕获时间与投影图像的亮度降低之间的折衷。 图像投影设备的示例包括基于LED-LCD的投影设备，使用LED或激光照明的基于DLP的投影设备与微镜阵列的组合等。