Patents by Inventor Francois V Guimbretiere

Francois V Guimbretiere 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: 9733792
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventors: Hyunyoung Song, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice, Francois V. Guimbretiere, Azam Khan, Ramtin Attar, Gordon Kurtenbach
  • Patent number: 9513716
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventors: Hyunyoung Song, Francois V. Guimbretiere, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice
  • Patent number: 9323422
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventors: Hyunyoung Song, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice, Francois V. Guimbretiere, Azam Khan, Ramtin Attar, Gordon Kurtenbach
  • Patent number: 9128537
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventors: Hyunyoung Song, Francois V. Guimbretiere, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice
  • Patent number: 8884876
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: AUTODESK, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyunyoung Song, Tovi Grossman, George Fitzmaurice, Francois V. Guimbretiere, Gordon Kurtenbach
  • Publication number: 20110216001
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Hyunyoung SONG, Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE, Tovi GROSSMAN, George FITZMAURICE
  • Publication number: 20110216091
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Hyunyoung SONG, Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE, Tovi GROSSMAN, George FITZMAURICE
  • Publication number: 20100103101
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Hyunyoung SONG, Tovi GROSSMAN, George FITZMAURICE, Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE, Gordon KURTENBACH
  • Publication number: 20100103167
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Hyunyoung SONG, Tovi GROSSMAN, George FITZMAURICE, Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE, Azam KHAN, Ramtin ATTAR, Gordon KURTENBACH
  • Publication number: 20100103178
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Hyunyoung SONG, Tovi GROSSMAN, George FITZMAURICE, Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE, Azam KHAN, Ramtin ATTAR, Gordon KURTENBACH
  • Patent number: 7454717
    Abstract: A pen-based user interface (PBUI) that facilitates input of a delimiter to a scope in a substantially uninterrupted stroke for generating a selection-action gesture phrase. Four delimiter techniques are provided, which include a Multi-stroke delimiter, a button delimiter, timeout delimiter and pigtail delimiter. The Pigtail delimiter uses a small loop to delimit the gesture. The delimiter techniques support integrated scope selection, command activation, and direct manipulation all in a single fluid pen gesture. The delimiter techniques can also be employed to terminate a complex scope consisting of a sequence of multiple pen strokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth P Hinckley, Patrick M Baudisch, Gonzalo A Ramos, Francois V Guimbretiere