Francois V Guimbretiere

US Patent:

20060085767, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Oct 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/970742

Inventors:

Kenneth Hinckley - Redmond WA, US
Patrick Baudisch - Seattle WA, US
Gonzalo Ramos - Toronto, CA
Francois Guimbretiere - Baltimore MD, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 9/00

US Classification:

715863000

Abstract:

A pen-based user interface (PBUI) that facilitates input of a delimiter to a scope in a substantially uninterrupted stroke for generating a selection-action gesture phrase. Four delimiter techniques are provided, which include a Multi-stroke delimiter, a button delimiter, timeout delimiter and pigtail delimiter. The Pigtail delimiter uses a small loop to delimit the gesture. The delimiter techniques support integrated scope selection, command activation, and direct manipulation all in a single fluid pen gesture. The delimiter techniques can also be employed to terminate a complex scope consisting of a sequence of multiple pen strokes.

US Patent:

20060236263, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Apr 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/106685

Inventors:

Steven Bathiche - Kirkland WA, US
Francois Victor Guimbretiere - Baltimore MD, US
Gian Pangaro - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

715786000, 345184000, 715702000

Abstract:

A tactile touch-sensitive device for use as an electronic input device for navigating an electronic document on a display device is described. The tactile aspect of the device provides a document location indicator, such as a protrusion or a depression, which may be perceived through the sense of touch. The device may incorporate additional features such as multiple modes of navigation, namely isotonic and isometric scrolling. Various sensors, such as force sensors and capacitive sensors, may provide the user with coarse and fine scrolling capabilities through different types of interactions with the scrollbar. The force sensors may allow the user to alter the rate of scrolling by adjusting the magnitude of force applied. Additionally, capacitive sensors may detect absolute positions of a user's finger movement and navigate through a document pursuant to those movements.

US Patent:

20060267967, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282404

Inventors:

Kenneth Hinckley - Redmond WA, US
Francois Jerome Guimbretiere - Baltimore MD, US
Georg Apitz - College Park MD, US
Nicholas Chen - Greenbelt MD, US
Maneesh Agrawala - Seattle WA, US
Raman Sarin - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345179000

Abstract:

Provided are techniques for extending the capabilities of pen-based interfaces. Embodiments are provided that receive an input that can include a selection, a confirmation, and/or a completion or cancellation. According to some embodiments tension-based techniques (hardwired or software) provide an interface whereby a user can confirm, cancel, or terminate a selected command gesture. The various embodiments employ techniques that include muscular tension and/or pen contact with a screen. Also provided are spring-once techniques that keeps the tool active for one use after a button has been deactivated.

US Patent:

20100103101, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Aug 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/537025

Inventors:

Hyunyoung SONG - Ithaca NY, US
Tovi GROSSMAN - Toronto, CA
George FITZMAURICE - Toronto, CA
Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE - Ithaca NY, US
Gordon KURTENBACH - Toronto, CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345158, 345179

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.

US Patent:

20100103167, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Aug 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/537033

Inventors:

Hyunyoung SONG - Ithaca NY, US
Tovi GROSSMAN - Toronto, CA
George FITZMAURICE - Toronto, CA
Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE - Ithaca NY, US
Azam KHAN - Aurora, CA
Ramtin ATTAR - Toronto, CA
Gordon KURTENBACH - Toronto, CA

International Classification:

G06T 15/00
G06F 3/033
H04N 5/225

US Classification:

345419, 345179, 3482071, 348E05024

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.

US Patent:

20100103178, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Aug 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/537013

Inventors:

Hyunyoung SONG - Ithaca NY, US
Tovi GROSSMAN - Toronto, CA
George FITZMAURICE - Toronto, CA
Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE - Ithaca NY, US
Azam KHAN - Aurora, CA
Ramtin ATTAR - Toronto, CA
Gordon KURTENBACH - Toronto, CA

International Classification:

G06T 13/00
G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345473, 345179

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a digital pen embedded with a spatially-aware miniature projector for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.

US Patent:

20110216001, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Mar 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/040238

Inventors:

Hyunyoung SONG - Ithaca NY, US
Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE - Ithaca NY, US
Tovi GROSSMAN - Toronto, CA
George FITZMAURICE - Toronton, CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345157, 345179

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.

US Patent:

20110216091, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Mar 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/040240

Inventors:

Hyunyoung SONG - Ithaca NY, US
Francois V. GUIMBRETIERE - Ithaca NY, US
Tovi GROSSMAN - Toronto, CA
George FITZMAURICE - Toronto, CA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G06F 3/033
G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345634, 345156, 345179, 345173, 345661

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing an end user with a spatially-aware projector combined with a spatially-aware digital pen for use in a design environment. Paper documents are augmented to allow a user to access additional information and computational tools through projected interfaces. Virtual ink may be managed in single and multi-user environments to enhance collaboration and data management. The spatially-aware projector pen provides end-users with dynamic visual feedback and improved interaction capabilities.

Address:

706 S Sharp St, Baltimore, MD 21230

VIN:

JHMFA362X7S005575

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CIVIC

Year:

2007