Chih Pin Hsiao

Title: Chih Pin Hsiao: Inventor in 3D Navigation and Visualization

Introduction

Chih Pin Hsiao is an inventor based in Palo Alto, California, whose work includes patents related to navigating and interacting with three-dimensional (3D) environments. His listed portfolio includes 2 patents, and the supplied information associates him with Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Latest Patents

Hsiao’s latest listed patents focus on making 3D systems more responsive to users’ intentions and behavior.

“3D navigation mode” describes a method that identifies a user’s intention in relation to a 3D virtual object and selects an appropriate navigation mode. The available modes include model, simple, driving, reaching, and multi-touch navigation. The system then transitions to the selected mode.

“3D visualization” describes a system combining a 3D display with an auxiliary computing device equipped with a multi-touch display and sensors. A behavior analysis engine uses sensor data to assess the user’s attention and pose. An intention analysis engine then determines the user’s intention toward the displayed 3D visualization, allowing an interaction mode engine to adjust the system accordingly.

Career Highlights

The listed inventions address user interaction with 3D content, including navigation choices and automatic adaptation to a user’s attention, posture, and apparent intentions. The supplied information identifies Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. as Hsiao’s company.

Collaborations

Mithra Vankipuram and Nelson L. Chang are identified as some of Hsiao’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the listed patents.

Conclusion

Chih Pin Hsiao’s listed patent work explores ways to make 3D navigation and visualization more intuitive by adapting system behavior to users’ needs and interactions.