Patents by Inventor Joann A. Pickerine

Joann A. Pickerine 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).

  • Video image tracking and mixing system
    Patent number: 5717414
    Abstract: A video image tracking system is provided for determining the orientation of an operator with respect to a simulator display. The operator carries an observation device for watching the simulator display which has a detectable object disposed therein. The video image tracking system further includes a device for locating the detectable object within the simulator display and communicates this location to a virtual reality system which displays the proper orientation and location of the virtual environment with respect to the operator. The video image tracking system is incorporated into a virtual environment deployable simulator which has an environment system for including virtual reality effects into a plurality of color keys contained within the simulator display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Lockheed-Martin Tactical Defense Systems
    Inventors: Carl W. Bergsneider, Clayton W. Castle, Joann A. Pickerine