Hunter Douglas,inc.

Eyetech Digital Systems, Inc.

Other

Michael S Holford

Joseph E Kovach

Marek Jarosinski

Gary F Skinner

Wendell B Colson

David S Vogel

Erwin Gaudyn

James M Anthony

Robert C Chappell

Bryson C Hinton

Daniel Fluckey

Bogdan R Ulatowski

James Baugh

Henk Jan Meewis

Meewis,henk Jan

Systems and methods are provided for a compact eye-tracking camera assembly. The camera incorporates a lens and image sensor whose principal axis is parallel to the plane of the display surface, and a compound angle mirror configured to redirect incident IR light along the principal axis. The compound angle mirror has a first angle of approximately 45 degrees relative to a first axis, and a second angle of approximately 15-22 degrees (e.g., 18 degrees) relative to a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis. The first and second axes are substantially parallel to the plane of the display surface.

Compact eye-tracking camera systems and methods

A shutter panel for an architectural opening is provided. The shutter panel may include a frame and a louver rotatably coupled to the frame. The louver may be automatically closable based on an angular orientation of the louver. The shutter panel may include a closure device operably associated with the louver. The closure device may be actuated based on the angular orientation of the louver. The shutter panel may include a damping device operably associated with the louver. The damping device may be actuated based on the angular orientation of the louver. The shutter panel may include a tension device operably associated with the louver.

Shutter panel for an architectural opening

A method of integrating an eye tracking assembly into a computer display comprises: providing a computer display having a bottom edge, a horizontal dimension H and a vertical dimension V; attaching a backplane to the display such that a first portion extends below the display, the first portion having a horizontal dimension H and a vertical dimension D; and adhering a transparent layer to the display such that a second portion extends below the display, the second portion having a horizontal dimension H and a vertical dimension D; and installing the tracking assembly at least partially inside an accessory region between the first and second portions.

Computer tablet augmented with internally integrated eye-tracking camera assembly

A firing support hunting blind particularly adapted for use in an existing tree stand includes a firing support structure and a textile hunting blind assembly. The device attaches to the tree using a ratcheting mechanism being positioned above the tree stand above the base of the tree. The device supports a padded circular rail which acts as a safety barrier, supports a camouflage curtain which conceals the user, and provides a solid comfortable support for the user's arms and/or a firearm during shooting. The various components of the device can be disassembled and transported.

Hunting blind

An apparatus and method associated with the extension and retraction of a covering for an architectural opening. More particularly, an apparatus and method which monitors the extension of a shade to control the extension and position when the extension motion of the shade is interrupted.

Apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling a covering for an architectural opening

An improved system for controlling motorized window coverings with light control includes an improved control system including a switch with an up button, a stop button and down button to activate a motor to control the configuration of the covering, including the extension or retraction of the covering, and the transmissivity of the covering.

Push button control for motorized coverings with light control

An improved retractable covering for an architectural opening includes an improved mounting bracket, an improved limit stop to prevent over-retraction and over-extension of the retractable covering, an improved battery pack mounting bracket for attaching a power supply to a head rail of the retractable covering, an improved battery pack mounting apparatus for attaching a battery pack to a head rail, an improved control system for the retractable covering, and an improved method of using a wireless remote control or a manually operated switch to activate a motor to control the configuration of the covering, including the extension or retraction of the covering, and the transmissivity of the covering. The disclosed improvements are field retrofittable.

Remote control operating system and support structure for a retractable covering for an architectural opening

A powered remotely actuated control system adapted for use in a covering system for an architectural opening and a covering system incorporating the control system are described. The control system includes: (1) a translational drive system for selectively moving a vertically-orientated vanes between extended and retracted positions, (ii) an angular drive system for selectively pivoting or rotating the vanes between an opened angular position and a closed angular position; and (iii) a logic system for determining the relative translational and angular positions of the vanes, as well as, decoding and executing commands received from a wireless remote control.

Powered control system for a covering for architectural openings

A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.

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Gilbert, AZ, United States of America

Michael S Holford