Patents by Inventor Ralph F. Osterhout

Ralph F. Osterhout 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).

  • Spatial location presentation in head worn computing
    Patent number: 10558420
    Abstract: A method of receiving a geo-spatial position from a first and second head-worn computer with see-through displays, and receiving orientation information from the first head-worn computer indicating an orientation of the first head-worn computer, presenting content in the first person's display indicative of the second person's location, wherein the content is aligned with a displayed straight virtual target line and positioned within the first person's field of view such that the content is perceived to be in a position associated with the second person's location and maintaining the displayed straight virtual target line and content position until receiving an indication that the second person has moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Haptic systems for head-worn computers
    Patent number: 10558050
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to haptic feedback systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems. A head worn computer includes a frame adapted to hold a computer display in front of a user's eye, a processor adapted to present digital content in the computer display and to produce a haptic signal in coordination with the digital content display, and a haptic system including a plurality of haptic segments, wherein each of the haptic segments is individually controlled in coordination with the haptic signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • EXTERNAL USER INTERFACE FOR HEAD WORN COMPUTING
    Publication number: 20200042112
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • SEE-THROUGH COMPUTER DISPLAY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200041802
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John N. Border, Robert Michael Lohse, John D. Haddick, Nima L. Shams
  • Head-worn adaptive display
    Patent number: 10539787
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content. The optical assembly includes absorptive polarizers or anti-reflective coatings to reduce stray light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • SEE-THROUGH COMPUTER DISPLAY SYSTEMS WITH VISION CORRECTION AND INCREASED CONTENT DENSITY
    Publication number: 20200018963
    Abstract: Provided herein are examples of an impact resistant glass-waveguide configuration for a see-through head-worn computer display. In embodiments, the configuration includes vision correction and content density control through electrochromic and/or photochromic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventor: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT
  • Thermal management for head-worn computer
    Patent number: 10520996
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Michael Van Huynh
  • Ear horn assembly for headworn computer
    Patent number: 10466492
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to side arm assemblies for head worn computers which may include a temple section and an ear horn section, where the temple section may include a first-side securing attachment system with a pin securing mechanism and the ear horn section may include a second-side securing attachment system with a pin member adapted to mate with the first-side securing attachment system, wherein the first-side and second-side securing attachment systems are adapted to secure the ear horn section to the temple section with a rotation of the pin securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Modular systems for head-worn computers
    Patent number: 10466491
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • CONTENT PRESENTATION IN HEAD WORN COMPUTING
    Publication number: 20190278093
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for presenting digital content in a field of view of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nima L. Shams
  • LANGUAGE TRANSLATION WITH HEAD-WORN COMPUTING
    Publication number: 20190266247
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to language translation systems for head-worn computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • SPEAKER ASSEMBLY FOR HEADWORN COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20190250411
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to speaker assemblies for head worn computers, including speaker assemblies in a temple portion of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima L. Shams, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • See-through computer display systems
    Patent number: 10379365
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, John N. Border, Robert Michael Lohse, John D. Haddick, Nima L. Shams
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BIOMETRIC DATA CAPTURE
    Publication number: 20190188471
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for biometric data capture are provided. The apparatus includes in interactive head-mounted eyepiece worn by a user that includes an optical assembly through which a user views a surrounding environment and displayed content. The optical assembly comprises a corrective element that corrects the user's view of the surrounding environment and an integrated processor for handling content to the user. An integrated optical sensor captures biometric data when the eyepiece is positioned so that a nearby individual is proximate to the eyepiece. Biometric data is captured using the eyepiece and is transmitted to a remote processing facility for interpretation. The remote processing facility interprets the captured biometric data and generates display content based on the interpretation. This display content is delivered to the eyepiece and displayed to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Method and apparatus for biometric data capture
    Patent number: 10268888
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for biometric data capture are provided. The apparatus includes in interactive head-mounted eyepiece worn by a user that includes an optical assembly through which a user views a surrounding environment and displayed content. The optical assembly comprises a corrective element that corrects the user's view of the surrounding environment and an integrated processor for handling content to the user. An integrated optical sensor captures biometric data when the eyepiece is positioned so that a nearby individual is proximate to the eyepiece. Biometric data is captured using the eyepiece and is transmitted to a remote processing facility for interpretation. The remote processing facility interprets the captured biometric data and generates display content based on the interpretation. This display content is delivered to the eyepiece and displayed to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • External user interface for head worn computing
    Patent number: 10254856
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Head worn computer display systems
    Patent number: 10197801
    Abstract: Head-worn computers may include a rigid optical chassis mechanically configured to provide a stable optical mounting reference plane with an image source reference plane, a first image source mounted on the image source reference plane and configured to project a first image light from the stable optical mounting reference plane to a combiner positioned in front of a user's eye when the head-worn computer is worn by the user, an outer frame configured to hold the optical chassis such that, when worn by the user, the first image light is aligned with the eye of the user, and an arm rotatably mounted on the outer frame and adapted to be positioned on a user's ear, wherein the arm comprises a battery compartment and a wire connected to at least the first image source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John N. Border, Kei Edgardo Yamamoto Kohatsu, Karim ElKatcha, John D. Haddick, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Eye imaging in head worn computing
    Patent number: 10191279
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Nortrup, John N. Border, Ralph F. Osterhout, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Head-worn computer
    Patent number: D840395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Computer glasses
    Patent number: D864959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Mark Devin Kelley