公开(公告)号：US20070023527A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11194001

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Jonah Harley ,  John Wenstrand ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Jonah Harley ,  John Wenstrand ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B27/20 ,  G02B27/646

Abstract: A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the housing. The pointer includes a housing orientation sensor that measures the orientation of the housing. A controller operates the beam steering assembly to compensate for changes in the housing orientation. Embodiments based on housing orientation sensors constructed from a gyroscope and a camera are described. In addition to stabilizing the light beam location, embodiments in which the beam steering assembly also causes the light beam to execute a fixed pattern can also be constructed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在手持式外壳中具有激光的指示装置。 激光产生离开壳体的光束。 光束转向组件使光束相对于壳体移动。 指示器包括测量壳体的取向的壳体定向传感器。 控制器操作光束转向组件以补偿壳体取向的变化。 描述了基于由陀螺仪和照相机构成的壳体定向传感器的实施例。 除了稳定光束位置之外，还可以构造其中光束转向组件也使光束执行固定图案的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20070007442A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11175757

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: John Wenstrand ,  Jason Hartlove

Inventor： John Wenstrand ,  Jason Hartlove

IPC: G06M7/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G05G2009/04759 ,  G06F3/03543

Abstract: An input device comprises a light source, a light modulator, and a sensor. The light modulator is configured to emit a path of light. The light modulator is arranged relative to the light source transversely across the path of light to produce a light contrast pattern from the light modulator. The sensor module is configured to detect relative motion between the light contrast pattern and the sensor module.

Abstract translation: 输入装置包括光源，光调制器和传感器。 光调制器被配置为发射光路。 光调制器相对于光源横向于光路布置以产生来自光调制器的光对比度图案。 传感器模块被配置为检测光对比度图案和传感器模块之间的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060268357A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11136941

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Dietrich Vook ,  John Wenstrand

Inventor： Dietrich Vook ,  John Wenstrand

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N9/74 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3256

Abstract: An image processing system uses centralized image correction data to process digital images. The image processing system includes a centralized database for storing image correction data for imaging devices. An image processor that receives image data representing an image captured by one of the imaging devices accesses the centralized database with a key associated with the imaging device to retrieve the image correction data for the imaging device. The image processor processes the image data using the retrieved image correction data to correct the image data by reducing various noise components in the image.

Abstract translation: 图像处理系统使用集中的图像校正数据来处理数字图像。 图像处理系统包括用于存储用于成像装置的图像校正数据的集中式数据库。 接收图像数据的图像处理器，所述图像数据代表由所述成像装置之一拍摄的图像，利用与所述成像装置相关联的键访问所述集中式数据库，以检索所述成像装置的图像校正数据。 图像处理器使用检索到的图像校正数据处理图像数据，以通过减少图像中的各种噪声分量来校正图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060149426A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11028151

申请日：2005-01-04

Applicant: Mark Unkrich ,  Julie Fouquet ,  Richard Haven ,  Daniel Usikov ,  John Wenstrand ,  Todd Sachs ,  James Horner

Inventor： Mark Unkrich ,  Julie Fouquet ,  Richard Haven ,  Daniel Usikov ,  John Wenstrand ,  Todd Sachs ,  James Horner

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/255

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a location of an eye of a user using an automated detection process, and automatically determining a position of a head of the user with respect to an object based on the detected location of the eye. A location of an eye of a user inside a vehicle is detected using the automated detection process, at least one of height and orientation information of the user is automatically determined based on the detected location of the eye, and a mechanical device inside the vehicle is controlled in accordance with the determined information. Moreover, an eye blinking pattern of a user is detected using an infrared reflectivity of an eye of the user, and messages are transmitted from the user in accordance with the detected eye blinking pattern of the user.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用自动检测处理来检测用户的眼睛的位置的方法和装置，并且基于检测到的眼睛的位置自动地确定用户的头部相对于对象的位置。 使用自动检测处理检测车辆内部的用户的眼睛的位置，基于检测到的眼睛的位置自动确定用户的高度和姿态信息中的至少一个，并且车辆内的机械装置是 根据确定的信息进行控制。 此外，使用用户的眼睛的红外反射率检测用户的眨眼模式，并且根据用户的检测到的眨眼模式从用户发送消息。

公开(公告)号：US20060104564A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10989118

申请日：2004-11-15

Applicant: Peter Catrysse ,  John Wenstrand

Inventor： Peter Catrysse ,  John Wenstrand

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  H01J43/30

CPC classification number: H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625

Abstract: An integrated waveguide including a dielectric structure configured to receive a first electromagnetic field distribution via a first major surface and having a second major surface, wherein the first electromagnetic field distribution produces a second electromagnetic field distribution within the dielectric structure. The waveguide further includes at least one metallic element disposed in the dielectric structure between the first major surface and the second major surface, the at least one metallic element structured and positioned to effect the second electromagnetic field distribution to increase an amount of the second electromagnetic field distribution that is incident upon a selected region of the second major surface.

公开(公告)号：US20070040108A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11204508

申请日：2005-08-16

Applicant: John Wenstrand

Inventor： John Wenstrand

IPC: G01J1/36 ,  G06M7/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/9631 ,  H05B37/0209

Abstract: A switch for controlling a lighting device includes a contact surface, a light source, and an optical navigation sensor. The contact surface includes a generally transparent zone and is configured for removably receiving a fingertip adjacent to the transparent zone. The light source is configured to illuminate the transparent zone of the contact surface. The optical navigation sensor is configured to sense relative motion of the illuminated fingertip at the transparent zone to modify a function of a lighting device external to the light switch based on the relative motion.

Abstract translation: 用于控制照明装置的开关包括接触表面，光源和光学导航传感器。 接触表面包括一个通常透明的区域，并被构造成可移除地接收与该透明区域相邻的指尖。 光源被配置为照亮接触表面的透明区域。 光学导航传感器被配置为感测在透明区域处的照明指尖的相对运动，以基于相对运动来修改灯开关外部的照明装置的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20060279745A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11151475

申请日：2005-06-13

Applicant: John Wenstrand ,  Julie Fouquet

Inventor： John Wenstrand ,  Julie Fouquet

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01S3/784 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G06T7/73

Abstract: An imaging system includes an image sensor, a first light source on-axis with the image sensor, and a controller. The image sensor is configured to generate an image of a field of view including a retroreflector. The first light source is configured to illuminate the retroreflector, and the controller is configured to output the image and location data for the retroreflector.

Abstract translation: 成像系统包括图像传感器，与图像传感器在轴上的第一光源和控制器。 图像传感器被配置为生成包括后向反射器的视场的图像。 第一光源被配置为照亮后向反射器，并且控制器被配置为输出用于后向反射器的图像和位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060132436A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11017270

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: John Wenstrand ,  Max Safai

Inventor： John Wenstrand ,  Max Safai

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03543

Abstract: A pointing device includes a base surface. The pointing device includes a moveable puck confined to move over the base surface within a puck field of motion. The pointing device includes a position detector for identifying a position of the puck. The pointing device includes a first light source for providing visible light through the puck.

公开(公告)号：US20060103754A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10989615

申请日：2004-11-16

Applicant: John Wenstrand ,  Patricia Johnson ,  Richard Baer

Inventor： John Wenstrand ,  Patricia Johnson ,  Richard Baer

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G03B13/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  G02B7/005 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B27/62 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A method of focusing a digital camera module with an image sensor including capturing an image of a test target with the digital camera module, determining a focus quality of the image with the image sensor, outputting a signal related to the focus quality of the image from the digital camera module to a focusing station external to the digital camera module, and determining whether a position of a lens from the image sensor within the digital camera module should be altered to improve a focus quality of subsequently captured images.

公开(公告)号：US20070085828A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11250069

申请日：2005-10-13

Applicant: Dale Schroeder ,  Ken Nishimura ,  John Wenstrand

Inventor： Dale Schroeder ,  Ken Nishimura ,  John Wenstrand

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/043

Abstract: An ultrasonic device determines a position of a user-controlled object within a virtual mouse region. The ultrasonic device includes an ultrasonic transmitter, spatially separated ultrasonic receivers and a processor. The ultrasonic transmitter produces an ultrasonic pulse and radiates the ultrasonic pulse into the virtual mouse region. The ultrasonic receivers receive a reflected ultrasonic pulse reflected from the user-controlled object within the virtual mouse region and produce respective reflected ultrasonic signals in response thereto. The processor determines the position of the user-controlled object within the virtual mouse region based on the reflected ultrasonic signals, and generates a position signal indicative of the position.

Abstract translation: 超声波装置确定虚拟鼠标区域内的用户控制对象的位置。 超声波装置包括超声波发射器，空间分离的超声波接收器和处理器。 超声波发射器产生超声波脉冲并将超声脉冲辐射到虚拟鼠标区域中。 超声波接收器接收从虚拟鼠标区域内的用户控制对象反射的反射超声波脉冲，并响应于此产生相应的反射超声波信号。 处理器基于反射的超声波信号确定虚拟鼠标区域内的用户控制对象的位置，并且生成指示位置的位置信号。