Patents by Inventor Bob Crocco
Bob Crocco has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
-
Patent number: 10665033Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis
-
Patent number: 10573086Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis
-
Publication number: 20190378338Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Avi BAR-ZEEV, Bob CROCCO, Alex Aben-Athar KIPMAN, John LEWIS
-
Patent number: 10388076Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Kipman, John Lewis
-
Publication number: 20190228586Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Avi BAR-ZEEV, Bob CROCCO, Alex Aben-Athar KIPMAN, John LEWIS
-
Publication number: 20180211448Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Avi BAR-ZEEV, Bob CROCCO, Alex KIPMAN, John LEWIS
-
Patent number: 9911236Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Kipman, John Lewis
-
Publication number: 20160171779Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Kipman, John Lewis
-
Patent number: 9286730Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis
-
Patent number: 9202443Abstract: A see-through head mounted-display and method for operating the display to optimize performance of the display by referencing a user profile automatically. The identity of the user is determined by performing an iris scan and recognition of a user enabling user profile information to be retrieved and used to enhance the user's experience with the see through head mounted display. The user profile may contain user preferences regarding services providing augmented reality images to the see-through head-mounted display, as well as display adjustment information optimizing the position of display elements in the see-though head-mounted display.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kathryn Stone Perez, Bob Crocco, Jr., John R. Lewis, Ben Vaught, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman
-
Publication number: 20150193984Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis
-
Patent number: 8941559Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis
-
Patent number: 8884984Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The system creates a volumetric model of a space, segments the model into objects, identifies one or more of the objects including a first object, and displays a virtual image over the first object on a display (of the head mounted display) that allows actual direct viewing of at least a portion of the space through the display.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jason Flaks, Avi Bar-Zeev, Jeffrey Neil Margolis, Chris Miles, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, Andrew John Fuller, Bob Crocco, Jr.
-
Publication number: 20130328783Abstract: A system and method are provided for a user to communicate uniquely human and personal information to one or more other users, via a smart textile input/output device. The information may be displayed on the device associated with the user, on one or more other articles of clothing associated with one or more other users, or on one or more external devices proximate to and associated with a target user. The information may result from a direct input of display information from a source user to a target user or from a third party directed to one or more target users.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Sheridan Martin, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, Kathryn Stone Perez, Bob Crocco, JR.
-
Publication number: 20130169683Abstract: A see-through head mounted-display and method for operating the display to optimize performance of the display by referencing a user profile automatically. The identity of the user is determined by performing an iris scan and recognition of a user enabling user profile information to be retrieved and used to enhance the user's experience with the see through head mounted display. The user profile may contain user preferences regarding services providing augmented reality images to the see-through head-mounted display, as well as display adjustment information optimizing the position of display elements in the see-though head-mounted display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Kathryn Stone Perez, Bob Crocco, JR., John R. Lewis, Ben Vaught, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman
-
Publication number: 20120092328Abstract: A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The system creates a volumetric model of a space, segments the model into objects, identifies one or more of the objects including a first object, and displays a virtual image over the first object on a display (of the head mounted display) that allows actual direct viewing of at least a portion of the space through the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Jason Flaks, Avi Bar-Zeev, Jeffrey Neil Margolis, Chris Miles, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, Andrew John Fuller, Bob Crocco, JR.
-
Publication number: 20120068913Abstract: An optical see-through head-mounted display device includes a see-through lens which combines an augmented reality image with light from a real-world scene, while an opacity filter is used to selectively block portions of the real-world scene so that the augmented reality image appears more distinctly. The opacity filter can be a see-through LCD panel, for instance, where each pixel of the LCD panel can be selectively controlled to be transmissive or opaque, based on a size, shape and position of the augmented reality image. Eye tracking can be used to adjust the position of the augmented reality image and the opaque pixels. Peripheral regions of the opacity filter, which are not behind the augmented reality image, can be activated to provide a peripheral cue or a representation of the augmented reality image. In another aspect, opaque pixels are provided at a time when an augmented reality image is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Avi Bar-Zeev, Bob Crocco, Alex Aben-Athar Kipman, John Lewis