Patents Assigned to Reactrix Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 7536032Abstract: A method and system for processing captured image information in an interactive video display system. In one embodiment, a special learning condition of a captured camera image is detected. The captured camera image is compared to a normal background model image and to a second background model image, wherein the second background model is learned at a faster rate than the normal background model. A vision image is generated based on the comparisons. In another embodiment, an object in the captured image information that does not move for a predetermined time period is detected. A burn-in image comprising the object is generated, wherein the burn-in image is operable to allow a vision system of the interactive video display system to classify the object as background.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Bell
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Patent number: 7428542Abstract: A method and system for combining nodes in a file used for loading a node graph. The method includes defining a first node in the file as a mega-node of the file. The XML file includes a plurality of nodes arranged in parent/child relationships. The method proceeds by identifying a base node type for basing the mega-node upon.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steve Fink, Malik Coates, Russell H. Belfer, Matthew T. Bell
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Patent number: 7348963Abstract: An interactive video display system. A display screen is for displaying a visual image for presentation to a user. A camera is for detecting an object in an interactive area located in front of the display screen, the camera operable to capture three-dimensional information about the object. A computer system is for directing the display screen to change the visual image in response to the object.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Bell
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Patent number: 7259747Abstract: A device allows easy and unencumbered interaction between a person and a computer display system using the person's (or another object's) movement and position as input to the computer. In some configurations, the display can be projected around the user so that that the person's actions are displayed around them. The video camera and projector operate on different wavelengths so that they do not interfere with each other. Uses for such a device include, but are not limited to, interactive lighting effects for people at clubs or events, interactive advertising displays, etc. Computer-generated characters and virtual objects can be made to react to the movements of passers-by, generate interactive ambient lighting for social spaces such as restaurants, lobbies and parks, video game systems and create interactive information spaces and art installations. Patterned illumination and brightness and gradient processing can be used to improve the ability to detect an object against a background of video images.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Bell
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Patent number: 7170492Abstract: An interactive video display system. A display screen is for displaying a visual image for presentation to a user. A camera is for detecting an object in an interactive area located in front of the display screen, the camera operable to capture three-dimensional information about the object. A computer system is for directing the display screen to change the visual image in response to the object.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Bell
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Publication number: 20020186221Abstract: A device allows easy and unencumbered interaction between a person and a computer display system using the person's (or another object's) movement and position as input to the computer. In some configurations, the display can be projected around the user so that that the person's actions are displayed around them. The video camera and projector operate on different wavelengths so that they do not interfere with each other. Uses for such a device include, but are not limited to, interactive lighting effects for people at clubs or events, interactive advertising displays, etc. Computer-generated characters and virtual objects can be made to react to the movements of passers-by, generate interactive ambient lighting for social spaces such as restaurants, lobbies and parks, video game systems and create interactive information spaces and art installations. Patterned illumination and brightness and gradient processing can be used to improve the ability to detect an object against a background of video images.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: Reactrix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Bell