Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Beall

Andrew C. Beall 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).

  • Patent number: 11450073
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for virtual and augmented reality. A position of a first user and a position of a second user in a physical space are received, wherein the positions are derived from detected infrared light from a plurality of cameras. An image corresponding to the first user is rendered at a first virtual position in a display device associated with the second user, wherein the first virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the first user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the second user. An image corresponding to the second user is rendered at a second virtual position in a display device associated with the first user, wherein the second virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the second user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the first user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 10922890
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for virtual and augmented reality. A position of a first user and a position of a second user in a physical space are received, wherein the positions are derived from detected infrared light from a plurality of cameras. An image corresponding to the first user is rendered at a first virtual position in a display device associated with the second user, wherein the first virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the first user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the second user. An image corresponding to the second user is rendered at a second virtual position in a display device associated with the first user, wherein the second virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the second user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the first user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 10495726
    Abstract: A portable virtual reality and/or augmented reality system enabling the projection and tracking of a user in a simulated environment is described. A system of motion capture cameras/sensors, computing, and tracking devices is provided in a portable package. Each tracking device is configured with one or more emitters which may generate a distinctive, repetitive pattern. The virtual reality and/or augmented reality system once assembled, provides for motion tracking and display of a one or more users in a simulated environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Masaki Miyanohara, John T. Roessler, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 10452916
    Abstract: A marker tracking system configured to detect light patterns (e.g., infrared light patterns) generated by one or more markers is described. A given marker is configured with a code which identifies the marker in a motion tracking camera field of view. Motion tracking camera(s) record the emitted infrared light and are configured to directly, or in conjunction with an associated computing device, computationally distinguish a given marker with high accuracy and efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Patent number: 10403050
    Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure relates to an example marker identification and position tracking system configured to interface and work in conjunction with a marker device and camera system and to provide high fidelity tracking of user and object motion in a virtual and/or augmented reality experience. The example computing system enables use case scenarios in which certain computer aided design capabilities enable rapid creation/configuration of a multi-user, interactive, virtual reality, and/or augmented reality slide presentation experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Christopher Coffin, Todd Hartwig
  • Patent number: 10269089
    Abstract: A multi-user virtual reality and/or augmented reality cluster system enabling the projection and tracking of users in a simulated environment is described. The disclosed cluster system enables both timely user action display in the first person and a timely view of a user's action by other participants of the simulation. The cluster system integrates motion capture cameras, distributed computing, and tracking devices to provide a simulation which seems lifelike to all participants and observers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Farshid Lashkari, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 10242501
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for virtual and augmented reality. A position of a first user and a position of a second user in a physical space are received, wherein the positions are derived from detected infrared light from a plurality of cameras. An image corresponding to the first user is rendered at a first virtual position in a display device associated with the second user, wherein the first virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the first user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the second user. An image corresponding to the second user is rendered at a second virtual position in a display device associated with the first user, wherein the second virtual position is determined based at least in part on a position of the second user in the physical space and on a determined viewpoint of the first user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Andrew C. Beall
  • Publication number: 20190019034
    Abstract: A marker tracking system configured to detect light patterns (e.g., infrared light patterns) generated by one or more markers is described. A given marker is configured with a code which identifies the marker in a motion tracking camera field of view. Motion tracking camera(s) record the emitted infrared light and are configured to directly, or in conjunction with an associated computing device, computationally distinguish a given marker with high accuracy and efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Publication number: 20180306898
    Abstract: A portable virtual reality and/or augmented reality system enabling the projection and tracking of a user in a simulated environment is described. A system of motion capture cameras/sensors, computing, and tracking devices is provided in a portable package. Each tracking device is configured with one or more emitters which may generate a distinctive, repetitive pattern. The virtual reality and/or augmented reality system once assembled, provides for motion tracking and display of a one or more users in a simulated environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Masaki Miyanohara, John T. Roessler, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 10095928
    Abstract: A marker tracking system configured to detect light patterns (e.g., infrared light patterns) generated by one or more markers is described. A given marker is configured with a code which identifies the marker in a motion tracking camera field of view. Motion tracking camera(s) record the emitted infrared light and are configured to directly, or in conjunction with an associated computing device, computationally distinguish a given marker with high accuracy and efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: WORLDVIZ, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Publication number: 20180268513
    Abstract: A multi-user virtual reality and/or augmented reality cluster system enabling the projection and tracking of users in a simulated environment is described. The disclosed cluster system enables both timely user action display in the first person and a timely view of a user's action by other participants of the simulation. The cluster system integrates motion capture cameras, distributed computing, and tracking devices to provide a simulation which seems lifelike to all participants and observers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Farshid Lashkari, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 9990689
    Abstract: A multi-user virtual reality and/or augmented reality cluster system enabling the projection and tracking of users in a simulated environment is described. The disclosed cluster system enables both timely user action display in the first person and a timely view of a user's action by other participants of the simulation. The cluster system integrates motion capture cameras, distributed computing, and tracking devices to provide a simulation which seems lifelike to all participants and observers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: WorldViz, Inc.
    Inventors: Farshid Lashkari, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 9804257
    Abstract: A portable virtual reality and/or augmented reality system enabling the projection and tracking of a user in a simulated environment is described. A system of motion capture cameras, computing, and tracking devices is provided in a portable package. Each tracking device is configured with one or more emitters which may generate a distinctive, repetitive pattern. The virtual reality and/or augmented reality system once assembled, provides for motion tracking and display of a one or more users in a simulated environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: WorldViz LLC
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Masaki Miyanohara, John T. Roessler, Andrew C. Beall
  • Patent number: 9692990
    Abstract: Embodiment of a lightweight and compact wireless precision position tracking device and a precision position tracking motion capture system are described. Optionally, the wireless precision position tracking device is configured to be worn by a user. The wireless precision position tracking device may be configured to emit optical light from two or more respective markers, where the light from one of the markers is distinguishable from light from another of the markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: WorldViz LLC
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Publication number: 20170177939
    Abstract: A marker tracking system configured to detect light patterns (e.g., infrared light patterns) generated by one or more markers is described. A given marker is configured with a code which identifies the marker in a motion tracking camera field of view. Motion tracking camera(s) record the emitted infrared light and are configured to directly, or in conjunction with an associated computing device, computationally distinguish a given marker with high accuracy and efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Publication number: 20170178272
    Abstract: A multi-user virtual reality and/or augmented reality cluster system enabling the projection and tracking of users in a simulated environment is described. The disclosed cluster system enables both timely user action display in the first person and a timely view of a user's action by other participants of the simulation. The cluster system integrates motion capture cameras, distributed computing, and tracking devices to provide a simulation which seems lifelike to all participants and observers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Farshid Lashkari, Andrew C. Beall
  • Publication number: 20170094197
    Abstract: Embodiment of a lightweight and compact wireless precision position tracking device and a precision position tracking motion capture system are described. Optionally, the wireless precision position tracking device is configured to be worn by a user. The wireless precision position tracking device may be configured to emit optical light from two or more respective markers, where the light from one of the markers is distinguishable from light from another of the markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Patent number: 9541634
    Abstract: Embodiment of a lightweight and compact wireless precision position tracking device and a precision position tracking motion capture system are described. Optionally, the wireless precision position tracking device is configured to be worn by a user. The wireless precision position tracking device may be configured to emit optical light from two or more respective markers, where the light from one of the markers is distinguishable from light from another of the markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: WorldViz LLC
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch
  • Publication number: 20160140930
    Abstract: A portable virtual reality and/or augmented reality system enabling the projection and tracking of a user in a simulated environment is described. A system of motion capture cameras, computing, and tracking devices is provided in a portable package. Each tracking device is configured with one or more emitters which may generate a distinctive, repetitive pattern. The virtual reality and/or augmented reality system once assembled, provides for motion tracking and display of a one or more users in a simulated environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Matthias Pusch, Masaki Miyanohara, John T. Roessler, Andrew C. Beall
  • Publication number: 20150346327
    Abstract: Embodiment of a lightweight and compact wireless precision position tracking device and a precision position tracking motion capture system are described. Optionally, the wireless precision position tracking device is configured to be worn by a user. The wireless precision position tracking device may be configured to emit optical light from two or more respective markers, where the light from one of the markers is distinguishable from light from another of the markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew C. Beall, Matthias Pusch