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USPTO Class 345 - Computer graphics processing, operator interface processing, and selective visual display systems
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Intelligent video graphics switcher

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
Methods and apparatus are provided for efficiently and intelligently communicating characteristic information in video graphics switcher environments. An intelligent video graphics switcher obtains display device characteristic information associated with multiple display devices and maintains updated characteristic information. When an event such as a connection/disconnection or switching event occurs between the...
Categories: Computers

Transparent display assembly

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
In embodiments of a transparent display assembly, a display device includes a display panel system that is located between a first display surface and a second display surface, and the display panel system displays an image. The image is viewable through the first display surface and through the second display...
Categories: Computers

Information sharing system, information sharing method, terminal device and program

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
[MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A plurality of terminal devices used by the members performing PoC communications are included, and at least one of the screens partitioned and displayed by a screen dual-partitioning device 22 on a specific terminal device is shared with other terminal devices used by members performing PoC...
Categories: Computers

Spherical display device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A spherical display device includes a frame, a plurality of first display units and a plurality of second display units fixed on the frame. The first display panel units and the second display panel units being joined together and electrically connected to each other to cooperatively form a spherical structure...
Categories: Computers

Dynamic foveal vision display

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A head mounted display system with at least one retinal display unit having a curved reflector positioned in front of one eye or both eyes of a wearer. The unit includes a first set of three modulated visible-light lasers co-aligned and adapted to provide a laser beam with selectable color...
Categories: Computers

Display device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A display device comprises a substrate which carries an array of pixels. Each pixel comprises an array of apertures in the substrate, each aperture of the array having a maximum opening dimension less than the wavelength of the light to be transmitted through the aperture. The effective dielectric constant of...
Categories: Computers

Display apparatus

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
The display apparatus has a displaying unit which displays an image, a first specifying unit which specifies direction of the person in the image captured by a plurality of imaging apparatuses arranged on different positions; a second specifying unit which specifies one of the plurality of imaging apparatuses for capturing...
Categories: Computers

Method and system for inputting information using ultrasonic signals

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
Provided are an information input system and an information input method using an ultrasonic signal. In the information input system or method, a signal generation apparatus for generating a reference signal and an ultrasonic signal or an information input apparatus for generating a reference signal receives a reference signal and...
Categories: Computers

Mobile electronic device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
According to an aspect, a mobile electronic includes a first display unit, a second display unit, an input unit, and a control unit. The first display unit displays a first image. The second display unit displays a second image. To the input unit, an instruction is input. The control unit...
Categories: Computers

Projection device having display control function and method thereof

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A projection device having a display control function is provided. The projection device includes a document unit, a display unit, a lens module and a sensor unit. The sense unit senses distance and direction of movement of the projection device. The document unit scrolls through content of an opened document...
Categories: Computers

User input device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A user input device is described. In an embodiment the user input device is hand held and comprises a sensing strip to detect one-dimensional motion of a user's finger or thumb along the sensing strip and to detect position of a user's finger or thumb on the sensing strip. In...
Categories: Computers

Virtual controller for visual displays

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
Virtual controllers for visual displays are described. In one implementation, a camera captures an image of hands against a background. The image is segmented into hand areas and background areas. Various hand and finger gestures isolate parts of the background into independent areas, which are then assigned control parameters for...
Categories: Computers

Device for input of signs, comprising a base zone and at least two peripheral zones, process and program thereof

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
The present disclosure relates to device for inputting at least one sign, including means for moving a cursor/pointer implemented by a user in an input space, and means for interpreting said movements in order to associate sets of movements with corresponding signs, wherein the input space comprises a base zone...
Categories: Computers

Display system for controlling a selector symbol within an image

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A display system for controlling a selector symbol within an image includes, but is not limited to, a display screen that is configured to detect a touch of an operator on a surface of the display screen and that is further configured to display a three-dimensional image. The display system...
Categories: Computers

Drawing device and drawing method

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A drawing device includes a pointer control section detecting each of operations performed by using a first pointer and a second pointer in a drawing region; a first generating section generating first drawing data that corresponds to a first drawing function specified for the first pointer and an operation performed...
Categories: Computers

Finger motion virtual object indicator with dual image sensor for electronic device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
The virtual object indicator having dual image sensors for an electronic device comprises a housing to receive component therein. A user finger motion detecting device having the dual image sensors is attached on an upper surface of the housing for detection the motion of user finger. A controller is received...
Categories: Computers

Image signal processing apparatus and method of controlling the same

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
According to one embodiment, an image signal processing apparatus includes a connecting module, a controller and a display controller. The connecting module is configured to be capable of being connected with a pointer operating device. The controller is configured to be controlled in a state of performing pointer operation with...
Categories: Computers

Method of operating a handheld device for directional input

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A directional input device for use in a handheld device is disclosed herein. The directional input device provides input to an element of the user interface in response to the inclination of the handheld. The input device can be embedded into any handheld communicating or computing device to provide directional...
Categories: Computers

Method utilized in three-dimensional pointing system

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A method utilized in a three-dimensional pointing system is provided according to the present invention. The three-dimensional pointing system includes a pointing device, a sensor array, and a display panel, wherein the sensor array is embedded within the display panel. The pointing device projects a pointer onto the display panel...
Categories: Computers

Capacitive finger navigation input device

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:32pm
A capacitive finger navigation input device uses a capacitive sensor array of capacitive sensing cells that includes only two capacitive sensing cells positioned along a linear direction. The capacitive finger navigation input device uses a drive circuit to drive at least one drive electrode of the capacitive sensor array and...
Categories: Computers