Personal control apparatus and method for sharing information in a collaborative workspace

    公开(公告)号:US10884607B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US15078633

    申请日:2016-03-23

    申请人: STEELCASE INC

    摘要: A user interface for communicating with a video switch system, the video switch system configured to allow a plurality of users to collaboratively display information on at least one display screen, the video switch system including a switching device operable to receive a plurality of available video sources from associated user source devices and to selectively direct at least one of the available video sources to the at least one display screen, the user interface comprising an interface assembly separate from the switching device, the interface assembly being configured to operably connect to the switching device, the interface assembly having a plurality of selectable controls, wherein each of the plurality of selectable controls is capable of being associated with at least one of the plurality of available video sources, wherein the plurality of user selectable controls define a user interface of the interface assembly such that each user selectable control is selectable by at least one of the users to direct the switching device to display on the at least one display screen the at least one available video source associated with a selected selectable control.

    SOUND DETECTION AND ALERT SYSTEM FOR A WORKSPACE

    公开(公告)号:US20190043338A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-07

    申请号:US16144775

    申请日:2018-09-27

    申请人: Steelcase Inc.

    摘要: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.

    Sound detection and alert system for a workspace

    公开(公告)号:US09805581B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-31

    申请号:US15099113

    申请日:2016-04-14

    申请人: Steelcase Inc

    摘要: An alert system for generating a signal indicating at least one aspect of sound within a workspace environment, the system comprising at least a first sensor positioned one of within and proximate a workspace, the at least a first sensor sensing at least one aspect of sound generated within the workspace and generating a signal indicating the at least one aspect, a communication device located within the workspace, the communication device configured to generate a signal perceivable within the workspace and a processor receiving signals from the at least a first sensor and linked to the communication device, the processor programmed to perform the steps of identifying when the at least one aspect exceeds a threshold value and driving the communication device to indicate that the at least one aspect exceeds the threshold value.

    Work and Videoconference Assembly
    44.
    发明申请
    Work and Videoconference Assembly 审中-公开
    工作和视频会议大会

    公开(公告)号:US20170055697A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15347252

    申请日:2016-11-09

    申请人: Steelcase Inc.

    摘要: A monitor support assembly comprising a base designed to rest on an ambient floor surface, the base having a rear end, an upright frame structure mounted to and extending vertically upward from the base spaced forward of the rear end, the frame structure including first and second vertical members and at least a top frame member that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical members, a shroud assembly mounted to the upright frame structure including at least a first central wall member and first and second additional wall members, the first and second additional wall members extending from the first and second lateral edges in the same direction, the first central wall member and the additional wall members forming a receiving space, and a mounting plate mountable to the rear surface of a displays screen and releasably supported by the upright frame structure within the receiving space wherein a depth dimension of the receiving space is sufficient to accommodate a display screen mounted therein via the mounting plate.

    摘要翻译: 一种监视器支撑组件,包括设计成搁置在环境地板表面上的基座,所述基座具有后端,竖直框架结构,其安装到从后端向前延伸的基座并垂直向上延伸,所述框架结构包括第一和第二 垂直构件和至少一个在第一和第二垂直构件之间水平延伸的顶部框架构件,安装到直立框架结构的护罩组件,其包括至少第一中心壁构件和第一和第二附加壁构件,第一和第二附加壁构件 壁构件从相同方向上的第一和第二侧边缘延伸,第一中心壁构件和附加壁构件形成容纳空间,以及安装板,可安装到显示屏幕的后表面并且由直立框架可释放地支撑 接收空间内的结构,其中接收空间的深度尺寸足以容纳disp 通过安装板安装在其上。

    PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE
    46.
    发明申请
    PERSONAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE 审中-公开
    个人控制装置和方法,用于在协作工作空间中共享信息

    公开(公告)号:US20160014372A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:US14862389

    申请日:2015-09-23

    申请人: Steelcase Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04N7/14 H04N7/15 A47B83/00

    摘要: A system comprising a switching device linked to a common display screen and including a wireless receiver configured to receive content, the switching device configured to use the received content to drive the common display screen and a plurality of interface devices, each interface device including an interface housing, an interface device processor, a control button mounted within the housing and a plug linked to the housing via a cable, the plug receivable within a connection port of a computing device, a first interface device including a first device processor, a first plug and a first control button, the first processor configured to perform the steps of, with the first plug received in the connection port of the first computing device and first content presented on the first display screen while other content is presented on the common display screen, detecting selection of the first control button and, upon detecting selection of the first control button, causing a wireless transmission to the switching device, upon receiving the wireless transmission, the switching device presenting the content from the first computing device display screen on the common display screen.

    摘要翻译: 一种系统,包括链接到公共显示屏幕并且包括被配置为接收内容的无线接收器的交换设备,所述交换设备被配置为使用所接收的内容来驱动所述公共显示屏和多个接口设备,每个接口设备包括接口 外壳,接口设备处理器,安装在外壳内的控制按钮和通过电缆连接到外壳的插头,该插头可接收在计算设备的连接端口内,第一接口设备包括第一设备处理器,第一插头 以及第一控制按钮,所述第一处理器被配置为执行以下步骤:所述第一插头被接收在所述第一计算设备的连接端口中,并且所述第一内容呈现在所述第一显示屏幕上,而其他内容被呈现在所述公共显示屏幕上, 检测所述第一控制按钮的选择,并且在检测到所述第一控制按钮的选择时引起无线t 在接收到无线传输时,切换设备向所述公共显示屏幕发送来自所述第一计算设备显示屏幕的所述内容的交换设备。

    Personal Control Apparatus and Method for Sharing Information in a Collaborative Workspace
    47.
    发明申请
    Personal Control Apparatus and Method for Sharing Information in a Collaborative Workspace 有权
    个人控制装置和方法,用于在协作工作区中共享信息

    公开(公告)号:US20150097916A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-09

    申请号:US14568938

    申请日:2014-12-12

    申请人: Steelcase Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04N7/15 G06F3/0481

    摘要: A system comprising a switching device linked to a common display screen and including a wireless receiver configured to receive content, the switching device configured to use the received content to drive the common display screen and a plurality of interface devices, each interface device including an interface housing, an interface device processor, a control button mounted within the housing and a plug linked to the housing via a cable, the plug receivable within a connection port of a computing device, a first interface device including a first device processor, a first plug and a first control button, the first processor configured to perform the steps of, with the first plug received in the connection port of the first computing device and first content presented on the first display screen while other content is presented on the common display screen, detecting selection of the first control button and, upon detecting selection of the first control button, causing a wireless transmission to the switching device, upon receiving the wireless transmission, the switching device presenting the content from the first computing device display screen on the common display screen.

    摘要翻译: 一种系统,包括链接到公共显示屏幕并且包括被配置为接收内容的无线接收器的交换设备,所述交换设备被配置为使用所接收的内容来驱动所述公共显示屏幕和多个接口设备,每个接口设备包括接口 外壳,接口设备处理器,安装在外壳内的控制按钮和通过电缆连接到外壳的插头,该插头可接收在计算设备的连接端口内,第一接口设备包括第一设备处理器,第一插头 以及第一控制按钮,所述第一处理器被配置为执行以下步骤:所述第一插头被接收在所述第一计算设备的连接端口中,并且所述第一内容呈现在所述第一显示屏幕上,而其他内容被呈现在所述公共显示屏幕上, 检测所述第一控制按钮的选择,并且在检测到所述第一控制按钮的选择时引起无线t 在接收到无线传输时,切换设备向所述公共显示屏幕发送来自所述第一计算设备显示屏幕的所述内容的交换设备。