Patents by Inventor W. Daniel Hilis

W. Daniel Hilis 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).

  • Systems and Methods for Enhancing Teleconferencing Collaboration
    Publication number: 20080204543
    Abstract: An advanced video teleconferencing system facilitates an engaging and realistic video conferencing experience. Key design elements and video, audio, and control capabilities are provided for a video conferencing experience that cannot be attained with conventional methods, which elements and capabilities include careful design of the table and room at each site, supplementary displays showing imagery in a mirrored manner, networked environmental control, an AutoDirector with keyword and gesture recognition, and audio reflection from a display or beam splitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Bran FERREN, W. Daniel Hilis, Thomas McKnight