Dual display system

• US 10,222,824 B2
• Filed: 09/26/2014
• Issued: 03/05/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Intel Corporation
• Original Assignee: Intel Corporation
• Inventors: Quiet, Duane, Lauer, Terry, Hicks, Richmond F.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hylinski, Steven J
• Application Number:
  US14/498,589
• Publication Number:
  US 20150324002A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,621 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/213 comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells A63F13/219, A63F13/655 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/214 for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/24 Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/31 Communication aspects specific to video games, e.g. between several handheld game devices at close range
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/16 Constructional details or arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1616 with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1618 the display being foldable up to the back of the other housing with a single degree of freedom, e.g. by 360° rotation over the axis defined by the rear edge of the base enclosure
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/162 changing, e.g. reversing, the face orientation of the screen with a two degrees of freedom mechanism, e.g. for folding into tablet PC like position or orienting towards the direction opposite to the user to show to a second user
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1641 the display being formed by a plurality of foldable display components G06F1/1647 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1686 the I/O peripheral being an integrated camera
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/00 Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/005 Input arrangements through a video camera
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/01 Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer G06F3/16 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/011 Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality blind teaching G09B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/017 Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures interaction based on gestures traced on a digitiser G06F3/04883
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0304 Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means constructional details of pointing devices not related to the detection arrangement using opto-electronic means G06F3/033; optical digitisers G06F3/042
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/14 Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/1423 controlling a plurality of local displays, e.g. CRT and flat panel display
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/1431 using a single graphics controller
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 2354/00 Aspects of interface with display user
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/698 : for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/142 : Constructional details of the terminal equipment, e.g. arrangements of the camera and the display

Abstract

The subject innovation relates to an apparatus that includes an integrated case with all parts disposed within. The apparatus includes a processor, at least two displays, at least two cameras, and a storage system. The storage system comprises code to direct the processor to obtain input from the at least two cameras, and provide display information to the at least two displays.

Claims

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a first display and a second display, wherein the first display and the second display are positioned such that a first user cannot see the second display of a second user, and the second user cannot see the first display of the first user;

a plurality of image capture mechanisms;

a mechanism configured to secure the first and second displays of the apparatus in an upside down tent configuration such that the apparatus is operable by the first and second user while in the upside down tent configuration; and

a storage system comprising code that when executed directs a processor to obtain input from the plurality of image capture mechanisms, and provide display information comprising a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view to the first display and the second display.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is a computing device.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of image capture mechanisms is to capture hand gestures of the first user and the second user on a table.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the hand gestures of the first user are shielded from view of the second user by the apparatus.

5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the hand gestures of the second user are shielded from view of the first user by the apparatus.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is to enable a private input area for input gestures.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first display is to correspond to the first user, and the second display is to correspond to the second user.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first user is to interact with the first display without knowledge of the second user.

9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the second user is to interact with the second display without knowledge of the first user.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is to enable a gaming and collaboration mode without a local or network connection.

11. A system, comprising:

an apparatus capable of being operated in an A-frame configuration;

a dual display of the apparatus, wherein the dual display includes at least two displays facing outward from the A-frame configuration, wherein a first display corresponds to a first user and a second display corresponds to a second user, and the apparatus is positioned such that the first user cannot see the second display, and the second user cannot see the first display;

a plurality of cameras positioned adjacent to the at least two displays;

a mechanism configured to secure the apparatus in an upside down tent configuration such that the apparatus is operable by the first and second user while in the upside down tent configuration; and

a storage system comprising code that when executed directs a processor to obtain input from the plurality of cameras, and provide display information comprising a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view to the at least two displays.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of cameras enables the system to image a plurality of users corresponding to each of the at least two displays.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of users can interact using the system.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of users can interact competitively using the system.

15. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of users can interact cooperatively using the system.

16. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of cameras are to monitor the body and any gesture of the plurality of users.

17. The system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of users is over two meters away from the system.

18. The system of claim 11, comprising a hinge that is to maintain the A-frame position.

19. The system of claim 11, wherein the system is to enable a dual display, two meter gaming experience.

20. The system of claim 11, comprising a mechanical holder.

21. A method, comprising

executing an application on a computing device by a processor, wherein the application is executed on a single platform, wherein the single platform comprises:

a first display and a second display, wherein the first display corresponds to a first user and the second display corresponds to a second user, and the platform is positioned such that the first user cannot see the second display, and the second user cannot see the first display;

a plurality of image capture mechanisms;

a mechanism configured to secure the first and second display in an upside down tent configuration such that the device is operable by the first and second user while in the upside down tent configuration;

a storage system comprising code that when executed directs the processor to obtain input from the plurality of image capture mechanisms, and provide display information to the first display and the second display; and

a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein the application is a gaming application.

23. The method of claim 21, wherein the application is a competitive gaming application.

24. The method of claim 21, wherein the application is a collaborative gaming application.

25. The method of claim 21, wherein the computing device is a gaming and collaboration system targeted to a plurality of users such that a gaming or collaboration experience is enabled by a single system.

26. The method of claim 21, comprising face-face action gaming.

27. The method of claim 21, wherein two users share the computing device at a distance of more than one meter away from the device.

28. The method of claim 21, wherein a hinge and display angle of the computing device enables a separate augmented reality display for each user.

29. The method of claim 21, wherein bright and low-light sensitivity are addressed with HDR and ULL applications.

30. An apparatus, comprising:

a first display and a second display, wherein the first display and the second display are outward facing;

a plurality of image capture mechanisms;

a mechanism configured to secure the apparatus in an upside down tent configuration such that the apparatus is operable in this configuration by a first user during a video conference, wherein the first display corresponds to the first user, and the apparatus is positioned such that a first image capture mechanism captures a local image and a second image capture mechanism captures the first user; and

a storage system comprising code that when executed directs a processor to obtain input from the plurality of image capture mechanisms, and provide display information comprising a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view to the first display and the second display.

31. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the local image is a white board image.

32. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the local image is modified during image capture.

33. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the local image is modified by drawing or erasing the image.

34. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein a second user can modify the local image and observe the video conference using the second display.

35. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the first user or a second user can capture the local image without interruption to the video conference.

36. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the first user selectively captures the local image while remaining productive during the video conference.

37. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the local image is a high contrast, high megapixel, panoramic still.

38. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein a number of image capture mechanisms of the plurality of image capture mechanisms include a long exposure to compensate for low light.

39. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein a large capture area, bad angle, and poor contrast are addressed using capture and processing algorithms.

40. A method for video conferencing, comprising:

positioning a single computing device with dual displays between a first user and a local image and securing the single computing device in an upside down tent mode, wherein a first display corresponds to the first user;

selectively capturing the local image by the first user via a plurality of cameras of the computing device, wherein the single computing device is positioned such that a first camera of the plurality of cameras captures the local image and a second camera of the plurality of cameras captures the first user; and

using code to direct a processor to obtain input from the plurality of cameras, and to provide display information comprising a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view to the dual displays.

41. The method of claim 40, wherein a second user is to modify the local image and observe the video conference using a display of the computing device.

42. The method of claim 40, wherein a camera of the plurality of cameras has a long exposure to compensate for low light.

43. The method of claim 40, wherein the computing device is secured by a stand.

44. The method of claim 43, wherein the stand is a mechanical holder.

45. The method of claim 40, wherein the computing device includes intelligent stitching.

46. The method of claim 40, wherein the computing device includes stabilization.

47. The method of claim 40, wherein the computing device includes a video conference mode.

48. The method of claim 40, wherein the computing device enables multiple users to participate in the video conference.

49. An apparatus, comprising:

an integrated case with all parts disposed within;

a processor;

at least two displays, wherein the first display corresponds to a first user and the second display corresponds to a second user, and wherein the apparatus is configured such that the first user cannot see the second display, and the second user cannot see the first display;

at least two cameras;

a mechanism configured to secure the device in an upside down tent configuration such that the device is operable by the first and second user while in the upside down tent configuration; and

a storage system comprising code that when executed directs the processor to obtain input from the at least two cameras, and provide display information comprising a geometric distortion correction and a wide field of view to the at least two displays.

50. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein the storage system comprises code to direct the processor to obtain control inputs from at least one of the at least two cameras.

51. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein the storage system comprises code to direct the processor to obtain control inputs from different users at each of the at least two cameras, and provide separate output for each of the different users at each of the at least two displays.

52. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein two cameras are disposed along opposite sides of a keyboard on the apparatus, and the storage system comprises code to direct the processor to obtain control inputs from different hands using each of the two cameras.

53. The apparatus of claim 49, comprising a locking hinge to place the displays in a fixed configuration.

54. The apparatus of claim 53, wherein the fixed configuration forms a triangle with a supporting surface, wherein a different display and a different camera point outward from each side of the apparatus.

55. The apparatus of claim 53, comprising a-mounting device to support the apparatus in a V configuration, wherein a different display is visible from each side of the V.