Patent ID: 7576727
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: G06F,H04N,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. An interactive directed beam system comprising: an image detection system configured to capture information within an interactive area, the captured information including information relating to unencumbered actions taken by a person within the interactive area, the unencumbered actions including those actions omitting a tracking or transmission device; a vision processing system configured to process the information captured by the image detection system to generate a classification image that includes foreground and background information; an interactive media engine configured to use the classification information to generate control information including information related to interaction with a video image displayed in a directed beam; a directed beam controller configured to control a directed beam including a video image, the directed beam projected within the interactive area in response to the control information and information related to interaction with the video image displayed in the directed beam; and a speaker system configured to generate a directed audio stream responsive to the control information, wherein the directed audio stream accompanies the projection of the directed beam, the directed audio stream delivering sound to the interactive area.