Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
348121000 | Simulator | 19 |
20100149329 | Storage medium for storing a signal having successive images for subsequent playback and a method for forming such a signal for storage on such a storage medium - A method for producing successive nonuniform images for storage is shown with the successive images having a changing point of view that changes direction between images, and a storage medium storing the successive images, wherein a playback device retrieves the successive images for presentation to a viewer, wherein among the successive images are at least four distinct visual fixations presented in a second or two for attention of the viewer, each distinct visual fixation comprising a distinct point of view with distinct resolution. | 06-17-2010 |
20100157045 | Storage medium for storing a signal having successive images for subsequent playback and a method for forming such a signal for storage on such a storage medium - A method in which a light control signal comprising successive images having a field of view is stored for later retrieval by a playback device for controlling light for presentation to a viewer, wherein among the successive images are a sequence of distinct visual fixation images for visual attention of said viewer, each including distinct areas of different visual emphasis within the field of view, wherein the distinct areas move about within the field of view in order to draw the visual attention of the viewer thereto. | 06-24-2010 |
20100231706 | Storage medium for storing a signal having successive images for subsequent playback and a method for forming such a signal for storage on such a storage medium - A method of (1) navigating a camera with both translatory movements and attitudinal movements while capturing successive images in an object space and at the same time sensing the translatory and attitudinal movements of the camera with respect to a three-dimensional reference frame of the object space, (2) providing successive computer generated images produced by a computer workstation from the successive images in synchronization with the sensed translatory and attitudinal movements of the camera with respect to the three-dimensional reference frame, and (3) storing the successive computer generated images on a non-transitory storage medium for later retrieval by a playback device for presentation by the playback device of said successive computer generated images to at least one eye of a viewer in an image space for perception of the successive computer generated images. A non-transitory storage medium for storing the successive images is also provided. | 09-16-2010 |
20100265326 | Sensory enhancement method and system for visual media - A sensory enhancement method and system for visual media provides a user with additional sensory information associated with visual events displayed upon a view screen. The system comprises a sensory-information-delivery chamber, at least one air source, and central processing machinery. The chamber comprises a framework, vent assemblies, a support platform, and a view screen. The framework comprises a series of interconnected air ducts. The vent assemblies are operably connected to the air ducts. The view screen displays visual events inherently associated with air movement. The vent assemblies comprise air outlets that direct moving air toward the user for providing the user with tactile sensory information. The central processing machinery is operably connected to the view screen and the air sources for selectively displaying the visual events and for selectively directing air against the user in simultaneous occurrence with the visual events display for delivering a coordinated visual-tactile sensation. | 10-21-2010 |
20110181711 | SEQUENTIAL IMAGE GENERATION - A method of generating sequential images representing an object under user control within a virtual environment, the method comprising accessing a set of scenic images which each represent at least part of said virtual environment as viewed from known viewpoints, and during sequential image generation:
| 07-28-2011 |
20110216185 | Method and apparatus for simulating a physical environment to facilitate vehicle operation and task completion - A method and apparatus for simulating a physical environment to facilitate vehicle operation and task completion is described. In one embodiment, the method includes processing data that is transmitted from a sensor array comprising a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of devices are placed throughout a physical environment that comprises a plurality of objects, accessing model information associated with the plurality of objects, wherein the model information indicates at least one physical attribute associated with each of the plurality of objects, correlating the model information with the transmitted data from the sensor array to produce a correlation result, generating at least one visual representation of the physical environment from at least one viewpoint based on the correlation result and identifying at least one obstruction, within the physical environment, using the at least one visual representation. | 09-08-2011 |
20120218404 | Medical Monitor Data Collection System And Method - A system and method for generating results indicative of physiological parameters of a patient and for capturing the results. The capture of the results may include recordation of the results through the use of a camera, while the physiological parameters may be generated through monitoring of a patient or by simulating such monitoring. | 08-30-2012 |
20140028832 | METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGES OVER A NETWORK WITH A POINT OF VIEW CORRESPONDING TO IMAGES ACQUIRED DURING NAVIGATION OF AN IMAGING DEVICE - A method and apparatus performing the method transmit an encoded light control signal having computer generated images over a network to a device decoding the received signal and controlling light in an image space for providing the computer generated images with a point of view presented changing in translatory position and orientation with respect to an image space frame of reference corresponding to a changing point of view of images acquired in an object space by an image acquisition device sensed changing in translatory position and orientation during navigation of the image acquisition device in the object space with respect to a frame of reference of the object space. | 01-30-2014 |
20140152806 | AUTOMATED STUDIO - An automated studio acquires photographs and/or videos of vehicles and makes them available on the Internet via a virtual showroom. The automated studio comprises a mobile cart and cameras for acquiring images of the vehicle, a computer for automating the image and information acquisition processes, a database for storing the images and information, and a virtual showroom for presenting the acquired images and information. The automated studio further comprises a turntable for rotating a vehicle and at least one camera for acquiring images of the vehicle while it is rotating. | 06-05-2014 |
20140168416 | VIRTUAL IMAGE GENERATING APPARATUS, VIRTUAL IMAGE GENERATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING VIRTUAL IMAGE GENERATING PROGRAM - An image generation apparatus, system, and method that include an image recording unit that records at least one image containing photography position information corresponding to a photography position of the image, an input unit for selecting a selected image from the at least one image recorded in the image recording unit, a map-image unit that acquires at least one map image corresponding to the photography position information of the selected image, a direction detection unit that detects a photography direction of the selected image from the photography position information and acquires at least one surrounding map image viewable from the photography position when the selected image was recorded, and a virtual image generation unit that generates at least one virtual image of a scene viewable from the photography position when the selected image was recorded based on the photography position information and the at least one surrounding map image. | 06-19-2014 |
20140192182 | METHOD FOR VIEWING VIRTUAL OBJECTS WITHIN AN APPLIANCE - A method for viewing virtual objects within or on an appliance is provided. The method includes recording an image of the appliance and a positional reference disposed on a surface of the appliance. The method also includes generating a modification of the image. The modification illustrates the appliance and a virtual object disposed adjacent the positional reference. | 07-10-2014 |
20140307084 | METHOD FOR CREATING A COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Method for creating a camouflage cover for an electronic device having one or more components, said electronic device being intended to be arranged at a location, said method comprising: capturing an image including said location; obtaining size data of at least an area shown in the image, said area including said location; providing said electronic device with a display adapted for substantially hiding said one or more components of said electronic device when arranged at said location; said display having a display size; determining a digital camouflage pattern based on the captured image, the size data and the display size; displaying said digital camouflage pattern on said display so that a camouflage cover is obtained for the electronic device. | 10-16-2014 |
20160127706 | TRUE-COLOR ENVIRONMENT CORRECTION DEVICE AND TRUE-COLOR ENVIRONMENT CORRECTION METHOD - An object is to accurately provide the user with color fidelity information irrespective of difference in the time of day when or in the location where a commercial product is photographed and prevent mismatching of the user's selection of the commercial product. A color fidelity environment correction system | 05-05-2016 |
20160150138 | INSPECTION SYSTEM - A front-end image acquisition component acquires photographs and/or videos of various goods, vehicles, vessels, and/or real estate fixtures. In one aspect, an image acquisition system comprises a hub with outwardly extending arms and supports for coupling to an upper support structure. Cameras are affixed to the hub and the arms for acquiring image data of a subject substantially simultaneously. | 05-26-2016 |
20160195923 | Gyroscopic chair for virtual reality simulation | 07-07-2016 |
348122000 | Visibility (e.g., fog, etc.) | 3 |
20110261188 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING NIGHT VISION AT LOW VISIBILITY CONDITIONS - System for providing an enhanced night vision of an scenario from an observation place, such as a system for providing an enhanced night vision of the scenario ( | 10-27-2011 |
20150296144 | CLOAKING DEVICE - A method, system, and apparatus for cloaking an object from an observer are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A hardware device is affixed to the object such that the observer observes a presentation on the device when observing the object. The device is enabled to receive a signal, wherein the signal corresponds to a portion of an ambience obscured by the object from a view of the observer. The signal is processed, at the device and without using a data processing system, to generate a version of the signal. Using the device, the version of the signal is presented to the observer as the presentation, wherein the version of the signal cloaks the object from the ambience in the view of the observer. | 10-15-2015 |
20150331260 | WEARABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF A NEUROCOGNITIVE CONDITION - Provided are wearable systems and methods for treatment of a neurocognitive impairment, disease or disorder in a patient in need thereof comprising a visual field occluder useful, for example, in prism adaptation therapy. | 11-19-2015 |
348123000 | Aircraft or spacecraft | 1 |
20120194666 | Avionic Display Testing System - A method and apparatus for testing a number of display devices. Images displayed on the number of display devices are received by a computer system for a platform during a performance of a number of tests at a number of test locations for the platform. A portion of the images from the images are identified as a number of images of interest using a policy. | 08-02-2012 |