Patents by Inventor David Kenneth Boone

David Kenneth Boone 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).

  • Dual mode touch system
    Patent number: 7460110
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a pointer includes a waveguide and a touch surface over the waveguide on which pointer contacts are to be made. At least one reflecting device extends along a first side of the waveguide and touch surface. The reflecting device defines an optical path between the interior of the waveguide and the region of interest above the touch surface. At least one imaging device looks across the touch surface and into the waveguide. The imaging device captures images of the region of interest and within the waveguide including reflections from the reflecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Smart Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Chi-Man Charles Ung, David Kenneth Boone, Roberto A. L. Sirotich