Patents Assigned to TelePresence Technologies, LLC
  • Patent number: 10357156
    Abstract: A telemedicine cart includes a body with casters mounted underneath, a monitor mounted to the body, and a power supply connection coupled to the monitor. The body includes a cabinet with a hinged door for access to the interior of the cabinet when opened. A screen on the monitor has a portrait orientation and is disposed above the cabinet, in a vertical plane perpendicular to the bottom of the cabinet. The screen is longer than it is wide. The screen is longer than a height of the cabinet beneath the screen. A video of a vertically upright person displayed on the screen, will appear to be at or near an average standing height of adults to a user in front of the screen, and will appear to be life-sized or near life-sized to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Darren J. Sommer, Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9961301
    Abstract: In a system and method for video communications, a user in an observation zone views a display image rendered on a vertically oriented screen through a two-way mirror in front of the screen. The two-way mirror is vertically angled at substantially 45 degrees, and reflects a part of a side wall in the observation zone. The backdrop for the light-emitting portion of the display image is provided by the reflection that is superimposed by the two-way mirror onto the non-light-emitting portion of the display image. The backdrop provides the light-emitting portion of the display image with a depth relationship that is observable when the user views the display image along a line of vision that extends straight through the two-way mirror to the screen behind the two-way mirror. A camera embedded in the side wall captures video of the user that is reflected by the two-way mirror from the observation zone back into the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9800829
    Abstract: An architectural structure incorporates advanced video conference communications systems that embody two-way mirrors to reflect room surfaces to appear superimposed with an image display device to create a perception of depth. The processes for delivering professional services using video conference systems with two-way mirror configurations are presented herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9628754
    Abstract: An architectural structure incorporates advanced video conference communications systems that embody two-way mirrors to reflect room surfaces to appear superimposed with an image display device to create a perception of depth. The processes for delivering professional services using video conference systems with two-way mirror configurations are presented herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20160295170
    Abstract: An architectural structure incorporates advanced video conference communications systems that embody two-way mirrors to reflect room surfaces to appear superimposed with an image display device to create a perception of depth. The processes for delivering professional services using video conference systems with two-way mirror configurations are presented herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9462223
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface may or may not appear superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9338442
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9288480
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 9065966
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface may or may not appear superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: TELEPRESENCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20150138303
    Abstract: A camera apparatus with a light-absorbing panel houses a camera facing downwards toward a two-way mirror angled to reflect a view of a user within an observations zone. The camera apparatus is placed on the top of an image display device to cover a computer window displayed on a portion of the image display device. The computer window is used to display a customer transmitted from another location to appear in the line of sight of the user looking through the two-way mirror angled to reflect this line of sight to the camera above. The captured image of the user is transmitted to the location of the customer to appear on an image display system with a perceived eye contact with the customer. A system is disclosed to deliver professional services with eye contact while consummating financial transactions through identification systems and an electronic signature pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: TELEPRESENCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 8860778
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20140055556
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface may or may not appear superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 8599239
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface may or may not appear superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Telepresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20130314513
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20130314782
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way minor, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 8520064
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 8300785
    Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved. A system is disclosed wherein telepresence systems that are compatible with a pre-defined standard are connected via a network connecting, either directly or via a telepresence operations center, to provide interaction with substantially life-sized images of the remote participant displayed with three-dimensional depth cues in the room setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20120229592
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: TELEPRESENCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Patent number: 8208007
    Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
  • Publication number: 20110018981
    Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Peter McDuffie White