Patents by Inventor Alan Bittenson

Alan Bittenson 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).

  • Publication number: 20120176311
    Abstract: Optical pointing systems, devices and methods are provided wherein a selected area on a surface is illuminated with a spot of light generated by an optical pointer, the spot being substantially invisible to unassisted human vision. The spot of light is detected and its position determined via an optical sensor, and a visible marker representing the selected area is provided on the surface, under control of an electronic interface. Surfaces of physical objects as well as displayed images are accommodated, and systems, devices and methods are provided for independent operation, as well as for integrated operation with electronic display and presentation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Steven N. Bittenson, Gary McAlister, Alan Bittenson