Patents by Inventor Kevin S. Yamada
Kevin S. Yamada 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: 11645809Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing methods for user selection of a virtual object in a virtual scene. A user input may be received via a user input device. The user input may be an attempt to select a virtual object from a plurality of virtual objects rendered in a virtual scene on a display of a display system. A position and orientation of the user input device may be determined in response to the first user input. A probability the user input may select each virtual object may be calculated via a probability model. Based on the position and orientation of the user input device, a ray-cast procedure and a sphere-cast procedure may be performed to determine the virtual object being selected. The probability of selection may also be considered in determining the virtual object. A virtual beam may be rendered from the user input device to the virtual object.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Kevin S. Yamada, Alexandre R. Lelievre
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Patent number: 11287905Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing trackability of a passive stylus. A six degree of freedom (6DoF) location and orientation of a passive stylus may be tracked by a tracking system via a retroreflector system disposed on the passive stylus. Additionally, characteristic movements of one of a user's finger, hand, and/or wrist may be recognized by the tracking system. The passive stylus may useable to interact with a virtual 3D scene being displayed via a 3D display. A user input via the passive stylus may be determined based on the tracked 6DoF location and orientation of the passive stylus and/or the recognized characteristic movements. The retroreflector system may include multiple patterns of retroreflectors and one of the patterns may be a spiral pattern of retroreflectors disposed along a longitudinal axis of the passive stylus.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: ZSPACE, INC.Inventors: Kevin S. Yamada, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Christian R. Larsen, David A. Chavez, Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion
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Publication number: 20210208700Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing trackability of a passive stylus. A six degree of freedom (6 DoF) location and orientation of a passive stylus may be tracked by a tracking system via a retroreflector system disposed on the passive stylus. Additionally, characteristic movements of one of a user's finger, hand, and/or wrist may be recognized by the tracking system. The passive stylus may useable to interact with a virtual 3D scene being displayed via a 3D display. A user input via the passive stylus may be determined based on the tracked 6 DoF location and orientation of the passive stylus and/or the recognized characteristic movements. The retroreflector system may include multiple patterns of retroreflectors and one of the patterns may be a spiral pattern of retroreflectors disposed along a longitudinal axis of the passive stylus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Kevin S. Yamada, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Christian R. Larsen, David A. Chavez, Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion
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Publication number: 20210183132Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing methods for user selection of a virtual object in a virtual scene. A user input may be received via a user input device. The user input may be an attempt to select a virtual object from a plurality of virtual objects rendered in a virtual scene on a display of a display system. A position and orientation of the user input device may be determined in response to the first user input. A probability the user input may select each virtual object may be calculated via a probability model. Based on the position and orientation of the user input device, a ray-cast procedure and a sphere-cast procedure may be performed to determine the virtual object being selected. The probability of selection may also be considered in determining the virtual object. A virtual beam may be rendered from the user input device to the virtual object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Kevin S. Yamada, Alexandre R. Lelievre
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Publication number: 20210074055Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing methods for user selection of a virtual object in a virtual scene. A user input may be received via a user input device. The user input may be an attempt to select a virtual object from a plurality of virtual objects rendered in a virtual scene on a display of a display system. A position and orientation of the user input device may be determined in response to the first user input. A probability the user input may select each virtual object may be calculated via a probability model. Based on the position and orientation of the user input device, a ray-cast procedure and a sphere-cast procedure may be performed to determine the virtual object being selected. The probability of selection may also be considered in determining the virtual object. A virtual beam may be rendered from the user input device to the virtual object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Kevin S. Yamada, Alexandre R. Lelievre
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Patent number: 10943388Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing methods for user selection of a virtual object in a virtual scene. A user input may be received via a user input device. The user input may be an attempt to select a virtual object from a plurality of virtual objects rendered in a virtual scene on a display of a display system. A position and orientation of the user input device may be determined in response to the first user input. A probability the user input may select each virtual object may be calculated via a probability model. Based on the position and orientation of the user input device, a ray-cast procedure and a sphere-cast procedure may be performed to determine the virtual object being selected. The probability of selection may also be considered in determining the virtual object. A virtual beam may be rendered from the user input device to the virtual object.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ZSPACE, INC.Inventors: Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Kevin S. Yamada, Alexandre R. Lelievre
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Patent number: 10942585Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing trackability of a passive stylus. A six degree of freedom (6DoF) location and orientation of a passive stylus may be tracked by a tracking system via a retroreflector system disposed on the passive stylus. Additionally, characteristic movements of one of a user's finger, hand, and/or wrist may be recognized by the tracking system. The passive stylus may useable to interact with a virtual 3D scene being displayed via a 3D display. A user input via the passive stylus may be determined based on the tracked 6DoF location and orientation of the passive stylus and/or the recognized characteristic movements. The retroreflector system may include multiple patterns of retroreflectors and one of the patterns may be a spiral pattern of retroreflectors disposed along a longitudinal axis of the passive stylus.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ZSPACE, INC.Inventors: Kevin S. Yamada, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Christian R. Larsen, David A. Chavez, Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion
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Publication number: 20210026464Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing trackability of a passive stylus. A six degree of freedom (6DoF) location and orientation of a passive stylus may be tracked by a tracking system via a retroreflector system disposed on the passive stylus. Additionally, characteristic movements of one of a user's finger, hand, and/or wrist may be recognized by the tracking system. The passive stylus may useable to interact with a virtual 3D scene being displayed via a 3D display. A user input via the passive stylus may be determined based on the tracked 6DoF location and orientation of the passive stylus and/or the recognized characteristic movements. The retroreflector system may include multiple patterns of retroreflectors and one of the patterns may be a spiral pattern of retroreflectors disposed along a longitudinal axis of the passive stylus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Kevin S. Yamada, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Christian R. Larsen, David A. Chavez, Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion
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Patent number: 10701346Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. The 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and a 3D image with substantially equivalent content may also be identified. The 3D image may be integrated into the web page as a replacement to the 2D image. Further, at least one user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The at least one user input may include movement of a view point (or point of view) of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device (and/or an end of the user input device) intersecting with the 3D image.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Patent number: 10701347Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. Content of a 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and 3D images may be identified as possible replacements of the 2D image. The 3D images may be ranked based on sets of ranking criteria. A 3D image with a highest-ranking value may be selected based on a ranking of the 3D images. The selected 3D image may be integrated into the web page, thereby replacing the 2D image with the selected 3D image. Further, a user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The user input may include movement of a view point of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device intersecting with the 3D image.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Publication number: 20200128228Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. Content of a 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and 3D images may be identified as possible replacements of the 2D image. The 3D images may be ranked based on sets of ranking criteria. A 3D image with a highest-ranking value may be selected based on a ranking of the 3D images. The selected 3D image may be integrated into the web page, thereby replacing the 2D image with the selected 3D image. Further, a user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The user input may include movement of a view point of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device intersecting with the 3D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Publication number: 20200128227Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. The 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and a 3D image with substantially equivalent content may also be identified. The 3D image may be integrated into the web page as a replacement to the 2D image. Further, at least one user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The at least one user input may include movement of a view point (or point of view) of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device (and/or an end of the user input device) intersecting with the 3D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Patent number: 10523921Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. The 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and a 3D image with substantially equivalent content may also be identified. The 3D image may be integrated into the web page as a replacement to the 2D image. Further, at least one user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The at least one user input may include movement of a view point (or point of view) of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device (and/or an end of the user input device) intersecting with the 3D image.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Patent number: 10523922Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. Content of a 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and 3D images may be identified as possible replacements of the 2D image. The 3D images may be ranked based on sets of ranking criteria. A 3D image with a highest-ranking value may be selected based on a ranking of the 3D images. The selected 3D image may be integrated into the web page, thereby replacing the 2D image with the selected 3D image. Further, a user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The user input may include movement of a view point of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device intersecting with the 3D image.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Publication number: 20190313084Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. Content of a 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and 3D images may be identified as possible replacements of the 2D image. The 3D images may be ranked based on sets of ranking criteria. A 3D image with a highest-ranking value may be selected based on a ranking of the 3D images. The selected 3D image may be integrated into the web page, thereby replacing the 2D image with the selected 3D image. Further, a user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The user input may include movement of a view point of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device intersecting with the 3D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Publication number: 20190313083Abstract: Systems and methods for replacing a 2D image with an equivalent 3D image within a web page. The 2D image displayed within a web page may be identified and a 3D image with substantially equivalent content may also be identified. The 3D image may be integrated into the web page as a replacement to the 2D image. Further, at least one user input manipulating the 3D image within the web page may be received. The at least one user input may include movement of a view point (or point of view) of a user relative to a display displaying the web page and/or detection of a beam projected from an end of a user input device (and/or an end of the user input device) intersecting with the 3D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: David A. Chavez, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Clifford S. Champion, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Arthur L. Berman, Kevin S. Yamada
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Patent number: 10019849Abstract: Systems and methods for interacting with a display system using a personal electronic device (PED). The display system may establish communication with and receive user input from the PED. The display system may use the received user input to generate and/or update content displayed on a display of the display system.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Francisco Lopez-Fresquet, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Robert D. Kalnins, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Christopher W. Sherman, Jerome C. Tu, Kevin S. Yamada, Chun Wun Yeung
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Publication number: 20180033211Abstract: Systems and methods for interacting with a display system using a personal electronic device (PED). The display system may establish communication with and receive user input from the PED. The display system may use the received user input to generate and/or update content displayed on a display of the display system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Arthur L. Berman, Clifford S. Champion, David A. Chavez, Francisco Lopez-Fresquet, Jonathan J. Hosenpud, Robert D. Kalnins, Alexandre R. Lelievre, Christopher W. Sherman, Jerome C. Tu, Kevin S. Yamada, Chun Wun Yeung
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Patent number: 6540409Abstract: An engager for creating an optical fiber link between a first optical signal carrier secured to a first connector and a second optical signal carrier secured to a second connector, and including a frame structure, a fiber ram block, and a shaft. The fiber ram block has a surface for connection to the second connector. The shaft is rotatably secured to the frame structure. The shaft has a first section of thread for threaded engagement with a second section of thread on a fiber backing member to which the first connector is secured. The shaft has a shoulder which contacts the fiber ram block so that, upon rotation of the first section of thread relative to the second section of thread, the shoulder moves the fiber ram block so that the fiber ram block moves the second connector into engagement with the connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Inventor: Kevin S. Yamada
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Patent number: D719162Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: zSpace, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Albers, David A. Chavez, Kevin S. Yamada, Michael A. Vesely