Books, papers, and downloaded information to facilitate human interaction with computers
US8040328B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04101
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed are simple easy to understand TV camera based input and programming devices for computers, as well as local or remote means to assimilate data or commands. The invention in one preferred embodiment, uses printed matter imaged by one or more TV cameras, which results in enhanced ease of comprehension, distribution and touch command input of programs. The printed matter may be for example, newspaper clippings, children's books, chess boards, or board games. Certain aspects of the invention share some characteristics of a touch screen, in the sense of additionally determining the location of objects positioned by a user, or portions of a user, such as fingers or hands.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.