Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Julia A. Thomas
  • Method and apparatus maintaining eye contact in video delivery systems using view morphing
    Patent number: 6724417
    Abstract: A view morphing algorithm is applied to synchronous collections of video images from at least two video imaging devices, and interpolating between the images, creates a composite image view of the local participant. This composite image approximates what might be seen from a point between the video imaging devices, presenting the image to other video session participants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Applied Minds, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Daniel Hillis, Bran Ferren, Russel Howe