Patents by Inventor Charles H. Clanton
Charles H. Clanton 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).
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Patent number: 10990189Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Publication number: 20200133399Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Patent number: 10564731Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Publication number: 20180157334Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Patent number: 9811166Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Intellectual Ventures Holding 81 LLCInventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Publication number: 20150346835Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Patent number: 9058058Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES HOLDING 67 LLCInventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Publication number: 20120287044Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES HOLDING 67 LLCInventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Patent number: 8230367Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions within an interactive display area are provided. The display of one or more virtual objects and user interactions with the one or more virtual objects may be further provided. Multiple interactive areas may be created by partitioning an area proximate a display into multiple volumetric spaces or zones. The zones may be associated with respective user interaction capabilities. A representation of a user on the display may change as the ability of the user to interact with one or more virtual object changes.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Intellectual Ventures Holding 67 LLCInventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Publication number: 20090077504Abstract: Systems and methods for processing gesture-based user interactions with an interactive display are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Matthew Bell, Tipatat Chennavasin, Charles H. Clanton, Michael Hulme, Eyal Ophir, Matthew Vieta
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Patent number: 7386799Abstract: A method and apparatus for avatar-centric communication, expression and display during a multi-user online simulation are described. Various techniques are introduced to increase the richness and realism of avatar interactions, including the use of “Chat Balloons”, “Chat Props”, cinematic techniques, avatar non-verbal communication, and gaze control.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Forterra Systems, Inc.Inventors: Charles H. Clanton, Jeffrey J. Ventrella, Fernando J. Paiz
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Patent number: 7240289Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called “objects” which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaVallee, R. Michael Sheridan
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Publication number: 20020060701Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called “objects” which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: May 23, 2002Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaVallee, R. Michael Sheridan
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Patent number: 6344861Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each Space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each Space are colored cartoon-like icons called “objects” which can be Selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one Space to another Space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. La Valle, R. Michael Sheridan
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Patent number: 6160551Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called "objects" which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaVallee, R. Michael Sheridan
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Patent number: 6154209Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called "objects" which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaValle, R. Michael Sheridan
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Patent number: 5995106Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called "objects" which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaVallee, R. Michael Sheridan, Jonathan Payne
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Patent number: 5886697Abstract: An intuitive graphical user interface is based upon a geographic map structure, and includes a system for controlling remote external electronic devices. In the defined graphical user interface, each space of the geographic map structure is rendered on a touch screen display as a graphic image of a geographic space. Within each space are colored cartoon-like icons called "objects" which can be selected and manipulated by the user. Certain objects, referred to as portals, transport the user from one space to another space when Selected. Other objects, referred to as buttons, perform associated actions or functions when Selected. The graphical user interface is displayed on a hand-held display device used to control remote devices. Each remote electronic device transmits a user interface program object that defines a graphical user interface to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Naughton, Charles H. Clanton, III, James A. Gosling, Chris Warth, Joseph M. Palrang, Edward H. Frank, David A. LaValle, R. Michael Sheridan
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Patent number: 5745710Abstract: An improved graphical user interface for displaying and selecting video programs, such as video on demand, includes a video on demand server coupled to a communication medium. A plurality of settop box receivers are coupled to the communication medium for receiving digitized programming in the form of movies and the like from the video on demand server. The settop box includes a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to a memory and other electronic modules. The CPU generates and displays the present invention's graphical user interface on the subscriber's television. The graphical user interface is based upon a metaphor in which a world of spaces are organized as part of a studio back lot through which a user may navigate. The back lot includes a Poster wall which presents to the user a series of movie posters representing available selections.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Charles H. Clanton, III, Emilie Young, Joseph M. Palrang, Marcel Dominicus Janssens
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Patent number: RE36653Abstract: A computer program provides for the display of selected portions of two or more records on a display screen where the portions selected are from different records, and may be from different files. Provision is made for scrolling of the full text of the displayed records, which may be grouped by common subject matter.Alternatively one of the two or more records may be displayed on the full screen with the capability for selectively switching between the single record and two or more records or a display showing portions of more than one record from more than one file.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1990Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Inventors: Paul C. Heckel, Charles H. Clanton