Patents by Inventor Peter McDuffie White
Peter McDuffie White 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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Publication number: 20130314513Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20130314782Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way minor, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 8520064Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 8300785Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved. A system is disclosed wherein telepresence systems that are compatible with a pre-defined standard are connected via a network connecting, either directly or via a telepresence operations center, to provide interaction with substantially life-sized images of the remote participant displayed with three-dimensional depth cues in the room setting.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20120229592Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: TELEPRESENCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 8208007Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20110018981Abstract: System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20100253761Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved. A system is disclosed wherein telepresence systems that are compatible with a pre-defined standard are connected via a network connecting, either directly or via a telepresence operations center, to provide interaction with substantially life-sized images of the remote participant displayed with three-dimensional depth cues in the room setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20100238265Abstract: A telepresence system enhances the perception of presence of a remote person involved in a video conference. The system preferably has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface may or may not appear superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. The system preferably minimizes image distortion via an optical path for the camera line of sight that is substantially longer than the physical distance between the user and the camera. The system may be asymmetrical, in that one camera is on axis with the user's line of sight while the other camera is off axis with the user's line of sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 7760229Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved. A system is disclosed wherein telepresence systems that are compatible with a pre-defined standard are connected via a network connecting, either directly or via a telepresence operations center, to provide interaction with substantially life-sized images of the remote participant displayed with three-dimensional depth cues in the room setting.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: TelePresence Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 7136090Abstract: An arrangement is provide for displaying a life-size live image of a person from a remote location in a three dimensional setting in a home location while providing the person in the remote location with a telepresence of the home location through the invention comprising: a video presentation system for displaying a person on a black background; a two way mirror for viewing both the setting and the superimposed video image of the person; a video camera or pair of cameras positioned in line with the eyes of the superimposed image of the person; and a network connection between the home location and the remote location. Stereoscopic views may be used in conjunction with the two way mirror and a retroreflective surface to display life-size autostereoscopic live images of a person from a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Teleportec, Inc.Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 7057637Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20050237382Abstract: A video conferencing system has a two-way mirror, which is between the observer and the display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface. The backdrop surface, which is further away from the two-way mirror than the image plane of the image display device, appears superimposed in a position behind the image of a person from the remote location. A camera is located in the backdrop at a position along the line of sight of the transmitted image so that a perceived eye contact is achieved. A system is disclosed wherein telepresence systems that are compatible with a pre-defined standard are connected via a network connecting, either directly or via a telepresence operations center, to provide interaction with substantially life-sized images of the remote participant displayed with three-dimensional depth cues in the room setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Patent number: 6783247Abstract: A communication system for allowing a user (1) located in an observation zone to communicate with a person using a remote system at a remote location is provided. The communication system comprises a projector (6), a front projection screen (7), a two-way mirror (2), and a camera (3). The projector (6) is adapted to output a projected image along an image beam path. The front projection screen (7) has a downward-facing projection surface located in a plane above the projector (6). The image beam path impinges upon and illuminates the downward-facing projection surface of the screen (7) during use of the system. The two-way mirror (2) is located adjacent to and at an angle relative to the projection surface such that when the projected image is displayed on the projection surface, the projected image is reflected to the observation zone. The camera (3) is located behind the two-way mirror (2), such that the two-way mirror (2) is located between the camera (3) and the observation zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Peter McDuffie White
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Publication number: 20030174292Abstract: A communication system for allowing a user (1) located in an observation zone to communicate with a person using a remote system at a remote location is provided. The communication system comprises a projector (6), a front projection screen (7), a two-way mirror (2), and a camera (3). The projector (6) is adapted to output a projected image along an image beam path. The front projection screen (7) has a downward-facing projection surface located in a plane above the projector (6). The image beam path impinges upon and illuminates the downward-facing projection surface of the screen (7) during use of the system. The two-way mirror (2) is located adjacent to and at an angle relative to the projection surface such that when the projected image is displayed on the projection surface, the projected image is reflected to the observation zone. The camera (3) is located behind the two-way mirror (2), such that the two-way mirror (2) is located between the camera (3) and the observation zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventor: Peter McDuffie White