Methods and systems for controlling a computer using a video image and for combining the video image with a computer desktop
a technology of video image and computer desktop, which is applied in the field of methods and systems for combining images, can solve the problems of affecting the flow of communication, interrupting the flow of presentation, and existing computer interfaces that sectionalize the computer display between video images of users and the application being discussed
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-27
THE UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
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Enables seamless control of computer interactions and improved collaboration by allowing users to control computer interfaces with video images, reducing distractions and enhancing communication during paired programming and presentations.
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In addition, control of a single pointing device is often shared between collaborating users, which can impede the flow of communication since one user may need to surrender control of the pointing device to permit the other user to visually indicate the subject being discussed.
Thus, existing computer interfaces that sectionalize a computer display between video images of users and the application being discussed are unsuitable for paired programming.
The back and forth movement of the presenter may be distracting to the viewers and may interrupt the flow of the presentation.
The members of the audience may have to divide their attention between the slide being presented and the presenter, which may detract from the quality of the presentation.
In addition, depending on the size and position of the display, the presenter may not be able to satisfactorily indicate the portion of the presentation slide being referenced.
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[0019] The present disclosure provides systems and methods for creating a novel user interface that supports not only single-user interactions with a personal computer, but also close pair collaboration, such as that found in distributed pair programming. In one implementation, the methods and systems may be implemented using a personal computer. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary personal computer system that may be used to implement the invention. Personal computer 100 includes a display device 102, console 104, and camera 106. A variety of suitable display devices 102 may be used, including a cathode ray tube (CRT) display, a liquid crystal display, or a projection display. Display device 102 does not require any particular display resolution or color capabilities in order to implement the methods and systems described herein.
[0020] Console 104 may be of any commercially available or custom architecture and may be based on a variety of microprocessor architectur...
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Methods and systems for controlling a computer using a video image of a computer user and for combining the video image with a computer desktop are disclosed. In one method, an image of a user is combined and transparently displayed with a computer desktop. The user may point to or manipulate desktop images by making predetermined movements. Images of multiple users in different locations may be combined and displayed on the desktop to facilitate collaboration among users, such as collaborative programming.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 486,516, filed Jul. 11, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.GOVERNMENT INTEREST [0002] This invention was made with Government support under Grant No. R82-795901-3 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Government has certain rights in the invention.TECHNICAL FIELD [0003] The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for combining images of computer users with computer interfaces. More particularly, the present disclosure provides methods and systems for controlling a computer using a video image and for combining the video image with a computer desktop. BACKGROUND ART [0004] In recent years, there has been increasing emphasis on developing teleworking applications and the supporting infrastructure. Teleworking generally includes telecommuting (the ability of an employee to work from home) and dista...
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IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00G06F3/01G06F3/14
CPCG06F3/011G06F3/017G06F3/0304G09G2340/10G06F3/14G06F3/1454G06F3/0481
Inventor MR. STOTTS, PAUL JR.MR. SMITH, JASON
Owner THE UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL