IP Library Granted Patent US 10,599,921
Granted Patent B2
US 10,599,921 · App. 16/270,540 · Granted Mar 24, 2020

Visual language interpretation system and user interface

Inventors: Michael Menefee (Richardson, TX); Dallas Nash (Frisco, TX); Trevor Chandler (Thornton, CO)
Assignee: AVODAH, INC.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,599,921
App. No.
16/270,540
Granted
Mar 24, 2020
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods, apparatus and systems for a sign language recognition are disclosed. One example of a sign language recognition device includes a primary display facing a first direction and a secondary display facing a second direction. One or more cameras are positioned adjacent the secondary display and face the second direction, wherein an image captured by the one or more cameras is displayed on at least a portion of the primary display.

Claims (24)

1. A sign language recognition device, comprising:

a primary display facing a first direction;

a secondary display facing a second direction;

one or more cameras positioned adjacent the secondary display and facing the second direction, wherein an image captured by the one or more cameras is displayed on at least a portion of the primary display; and

a support stand fixed relative to the secondary display and the one or more cameras, the support stand comprising a pair of support arms each carrying a pair of pivot pins;

wherein the primary display is pivotably and slideably coupled to the pivot pins, whereby the device is configurable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration such that the first and second directions face opposite each other when the device is in the folded configuration.

2. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the primary display includes two pairs of grooves each pair positioned on opposite sides of the display to receive corresponding pairs of the pivot pins.

3. The sign language recognition device of claim 2 , wherein each pair of grooves includes one groove that is longer than the other.

4. The sign language recognition device of claim 3 , wherein each pair of grooves converge at one end.

5. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the image captured by the one or more cameras is displayed on at least a portion of the secondary display.

6. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more cameras comprises at least one of an RGB color camera, a monochrome camera, a 3D stereo camera or a multi-aperture camera.

7. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the primary display or the secondary display comprises a touchscreen display.

8. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , further comprising:

at least one of a microphone, a microphone array or a 3D microphone; and

a touchscreen keyboard.

9. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , further comprising:

one or more knobs positioned proximate a top of the primary display, and configured to provide control and functionality of at least the primary display or the secondary display.

10. The sign language recognition device of claim 9 , wherein the functionality and control comprises at least one of scrolling, selecting, volume, screen brightness or playback speed and direction.

11. The sign language recognition device of claim 9 , wherein each of the one or more knobs comprises an axially actuated button.

12. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , further comprising:

a display mount to secure the primary display.

13. The sign language recognition device of claim 12 , wherein the display mount is formed from plastic.

14. The sign language recognition device of claim 1 , further comprising:

a non-visual electromagnetic sensor or a non-visual electro-optical sensor.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 11, 2019
From: AVODAH LABS, INC.
To: AVODAH PARTNERS, LLC
Reel/Frame 050975/0623 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 11, 2019
From: AVODAH PARTNERS, LLC
To: AVODAH, INC.
Reel/Frame 050975/0668 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 8, 2019
From: EVALTEC GLOBAL LLC
To: AVODAH LABS, INC.
Reel/Frame 048279/0677 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 8, 2019
From: CHANDLER, TREVOR; NASH, DALLAS; MENEFEE, MICHAEL
To: AVODAH LABS, INC.
Reel/Frame 048289/0310 →
Continuity (3)
Provisional Application 62629398 · Feb 12, 2018
Provisional Application 62664883 · Apr 30, 2018
Related Publication 20190251344A1 · Aug 15, 2019
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