Matthew J Conway

US Patent:

6765567, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Mar 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/541133

Inventors:

George G. Roberson - Seattle WA
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA
Jeffrey S. Pierce - Pittsburgh PA
Maarten R. van Dantzich - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06T 1500

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

A method and a computer-readable medium are provided for generating an interface in a personal computer system. The method includes is playing a primary view of a three-dimensional environment from the egocentric perspective of a virtual person in the environment. A glancing function is then performed, which provides animated movement of the virtual persons head to reveal a three-dimensional tool space that is normally hidden from view. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional tool space moves with or is linked to the virtual persons body so that it travels through the environment with the virtual persons body. In other embodiments, the tool space is associated with an object in the three-dimensional environment.

US Patent:

6844871, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Apr 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/563088

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 508

US Classification:

345163

Abstract:

A mouse is provided that uses a camera as its input sensor. A real-time vision algorithm determines the six degree-of-freedom mouse posture, consisting of 2D motion, tilt in the forward/back and left/right axes, rotation of the mouse about its vertical axis, and some limited height sensing. Thus, a familiar 2D device can be extended for three-dimensional manipulation, while remaining suitable for standard 2D Graphical User Interface tasks. The invention includes techniques for mouse functionality, 3D manipulation, navigating large 2D spaces, and using the camera for lightweight scanning tasks.

US Patent:

7245287, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982284

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345156, 345173

Abstract:

A pad for a computer input device includes a top surface over which the input device is slid and a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, for contacting a support surface. The bottom surface having a raised pivot portion allowing movement of the pad about the pivot portion.

US Patent:

7278115, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Jun 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/335640

Inventors:

Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Stephen A. Jacquot - Charlottesville VA, US
Dennis R. Proffitt - Earlysville VA, US
George G. Robertson - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

715838, 715854, 715764, 345427, 345418

Abstract:

A graphical user interface in which object thumbnails are rendered in a three-dimensional environment and which exploits spatial memory. The objects may be moved, continuously, with a two-dimensional input device. Pop-up title bars may be rendered over active objects. Intelligent help may be provided to the user, as visual indicators, based on proximity clustering or based on matching algorithms. The simulated location of the object thumbnails in a direction orthogonal to the surface is based on function, such as a linear, polynomial, or exponential function for example, of one or more object properties, such as number of mouse clicks since selected, age, size, etc.

US Patent:

7355587, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982631

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345166, 345163

Abstract:

A computer input device includes a camera for capturing an image of a pattern on a surface. A processor in the computer input device determines equations for lines from the image of the pattern, applies the line equations to a transform to form transformed line equations, and uses the transformed line equations to determine the height of the computer input device above the surface.

US Patent:

7460106, Dec 2, 2008

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982285

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345166, 382313, 382314, 382312

Abstract:

In an input device, a camera captures images of a surface. Using the images, the input device determines its orientation. Data representing the orientation of the input device and data representing the captured image are communicated from the input device to a host computing device.

US Patent:

7518596, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982079

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G09G 5/08
G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345163, 345156

Abstract:

A computer input device and computer system are provided that determine a height of the computer input device over a surface. Based on the height, an audio signal generator generates an audio driver signal. The audio driver signal is applied to an audio signal generate that generates an audio signal based on the audio driver signal.

US Patent:

7554528, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982078

Inventors:

Kenneth P. Hinckley - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Sinclair - Kirkland WA, US
Richard S. Szeliski - Bellevue WA, US
Matthew J. Conway - Seattle WA, US
Erik J. Hanson - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345166, 345165

Abstract:

A method and computer input device are provided for controlling a displayed object. Using the method and computer input device, an indication of the amount of rotation and translation of the computer input device is received. A decision is then made as to whether to use the amount of rotation of the computer input device to control a displayed object based on the amount of translation of the computer input device.