Patents by Inventor Hans-Werner Gellersen
Hans-Werner Gellersen 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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Patent number: 11880501Abstract: A user profile generating system for generating a user profile for use with a processing device operable to display content includes: a head motion tracking unit operable to identify head motion of the user, an eye motion tracking unit operable to identify eye motion of the user, and a profile generating unit operable to generate a user profile comprising head tracking and eye tracking information for the user, where the generated user profile is used to modify interactions between the user and a processing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Patrick John Connor, Richard James Forster, Andrew William Walker, Matthew William Sanders, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Publication number: 20210318751Abstract: A user profile generating system for generating a user profile for use with a processing device operable to display content includes: a head motion tracking unit operable to identify head motion of the user, an eye motion tracking unit operable to identify eye motion of the user, and a profile generating unit operable to generate a user profile comprising head tracking and eye tracking information for the user, where the generated user profile is used to modify interactions between the user and a processing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Patrick John Connor, Richard James Forster, Andrew William Walker, Matthew William Sanders, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Publication number: 20210318753Abstract: A processing system for modifying interactive content in dependence upon a user profile includes: a user profile obtaining unit operable to obtain the user profile comprising information about head motion and eye motion for a user, an interactive element identification unit operable to identify interactive elements in displayed content, and a content modification unit operable to modify interactions between a user and one or more of the identified interactive elements in dependence upon the obtained user profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Patrick John Connor, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Patent number: 11016562Abstract: A user input system for controlling a viewpoint within displayed content includes a user profile obtaining unit operable to obtain a user profile having information about head motion and eye motion for a user, an input unit operable to receive user inputs relating to a change in viewpoint within displayed content, the user inputs including the user's head motion, and a viewpoint modification unit operable to modify the viewpoint in the displayed content in dependence upon received inputs and the user profile, where the modification to the viewpoint includes a greater motion than the head motion received as an input.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Andrew William Walker, Richard James Forster, Matthew William Sanders, Patrick John Connor, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Publication number: 20210141460Abstract: The method comprises performing a motion-matching phase. This comprises: providing an indication of a trajectory to a user (401); tracking the movement of a control object so as to determine a first movement path for the control object (402); and determining whether the first movement path of the control object substantially matches the trajectory (403). In response to such a determination, the method comprises coupling the control object to the electronic device such that subsequent movement of the control object effects control of the electronic device, and performing a control phase. This comprises: tracking the movement of the control object so as to determine a second movement path for the control object (405); and effecting control of the electronic device according to the second movement path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Hans-Werner Gellersen, Christopher Clarke
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Publication number: 20200081526Abstract: A user input system for controlling a viewpoint within displayed content includes a user profile obtaining unit operable to obtain a user profile having information about head motion and eye motion for a user, an input unit operable to receive user inputs relating to a change in viewpoint within displayed content, the user inputs including the user's head motion, and a viewpoint modification unit operable to modify the viewpoint in the displayed content in dependence upon received inputs and the user profile, where the modification to the viewpoint includes a greater motion than the head motion received as an input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Andrew William Walker, Richard James Forster, Matthew William Sanders, Patrick John Connor, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Publication number: 20120242589Abstract: A method of interacting with a first electronic device having a touch-sensitive display. The method comprises establishing a connection between the first electronic device and a second electronic device, the connection allowing data communication between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. A first event involving the first electronic device is detected and a second event involving the second electronic device is detected. It is determined if the first event and the second event relate to an interaction between the second electronic device and an element displayed on the touch-sensitive display. If the first and second events relate to an interaction between the second electronic device and an element displayed on the touch-sensitive display, operation of the first electronic device is controlled based upon one or more characteristics of the interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTERInventors: Dominik Schmidt, Fadi Chehimi, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Enrico Rukzio
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Publication number: 20100309133Abstract: A method for displaying a graphical user interface element to a user on a first display portion of a first display device and a second display portion of a second device. The method comprises displaying said graphical user interface element on said first display portion, receiving user input indicating movement of said graphical user interface element from said first display portion to said second display portion, said user input comprising selection of said graphical user interface element on said first display portion and movement of said graphical user interface element to said second display portion, and displaying said graphical user interface element on said second display portion; wherein said second device is an input device comprising a plurality of independently physically actuable members, each of said plurality of independently physically actuable members comprising a respective display surface, and said second display portion is formed by said plurality of display surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES LIMITEDInventors: Hans-Werner Gellersen, Florian Oliver Block
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Publication number: 20020080031Abstract: A worker carries a sensor that senses a tag device, preferably a passive RFID tag, in or on an article being processed. The sensor obtains wirelessly from the tag device identifying data, such as a numerical tag, which has been recorded as corresponding to a specific article. A computer connected with the receiver uses the identifying data to obtain a network address on a computer data network. Data relating to the worker contact with the article is sent over the network to the address accessed, and the server, or a management computer attached to it, causes a record to be stored reporting the access regarding the article, and other bookkeeping or process control activities are performed as claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Jorg Mann, Christian Merz, Axel Spriestersbach, Albrecht Schmidt, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Michael Beigl
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Publication number: 20020069028Abstract: The conditions to which objects are subjected to over a period of time are monitored by placing a sensing device in or near the object which is of concern. This sensing device senses a relevant environmental parameter (for example heat, humidity, light, radiation, acceleration, etc.) at periodic intervals and records an indication of the magnitude of the environmental parameter. The sensing device is read by a computer input device, and the logged environmental data is downloaded onto a computer connected with a computer data network having at least one web server. The log data from the computer is sent over the data network to the server and a script on the server converts the data into an appropriate format data file, and transmits it to a business computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Christian Merz, Oliver Frick, Albrecht Schmidt, Hans-Werner Gellersen