Patents by Inventor Arthur L Zwern
Arthur L Zwern 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).
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Publication number: 20020158815Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 6445364Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Vega Vista, Inc.Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 6359603Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Vega Vista, Inc.Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Publication number: 20010038378Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Publication number: 20010035845Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 6184847Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display or holds a portable display containing a head-tracker or other motion tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head or moving the portable display, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Vega Vista, Inc.Inventors: Sina Fateh, James F. Flack, Arthur L Zwern
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Patent number: 6127990Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Vega Vista, Inc.Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 6084556Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Vega Vista, Inc.Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 5245694Abstract: A device for receiving, storing and replaying a user created audio messages from a vehicle, building or area, that includes an input device for inputting the user's messages, a signal processor for compressing the messages, and integrated circuit memory devices for storing the messages in a randomly addressable manner. Any one of the various messages may be broadcast by the user at any time at the selection of the user. Additionally, the device may be triggered by an alarm or other sensor means to broadcast preselected user messages in the event that the alarm or sensor is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: 5193141Abstract: A device for broadcasting a user's audio messages from a vehicle that includes an input device for inputting the user's audio messages, a signal processor for converting the user's messages to an electronically storable format and an erasable memory for storing the user's messages in a randomly addressable manner. The various stored messages may then be broadcast by the user in random order at the selection of the user. Additionally, the device may be activated by an alarm sensor to broadcast preselected user messages in the event that the alarm sensor is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1990Date of Patent: March 9, 1993Inventor: Arthur L. Zwern
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Patent number: RE42336Abstract: A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display or holds a portable display containing a head-tracker or other motion tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head or moving the portable display, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Rembrandt Portable Display Technologies, LPInventors: Sina Fateh, James F. Flack, Arthur L. Zwern