Patents by Inventor Peter D. Runcie

Peter D. Runcie 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).

  • Method and apparatus for overcoming the limitations of camera angle in video conferencing applications
    Publication number: 20030210326
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to overcoming the limitations of available camera angles in video conferencing applications. In particular, the present invention allows a video conference participant to select a virtual viewpoint of that participant, for providing an image to other participants. In a further embodiment, the present invention allows a video conference participant to select a virtual viewpoint of another video conference participant. The present invention provides an input device for receiving selected viewpoint information from a video conference participant. In response to a selected virtual viewpoint, the present invention transforms an image taken of a participant from an actual camera viewpoint. In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, multiple cameras may be utilized to obtain reference information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Peter D. Runcie, Stephane Laveau