Patents by Inventor Cédric Bray
Cédric Bray has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8713462Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Patent number: 8707192Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Patent number: 8692830Abstract: A three-dimensional (“3D”) avatar can be automatically created that resembles the physical appearance of an individual captured in one or more input images or video frames. The avatar can be further customized by the individual in an editing environment and used in various applications, including but not limited to gaming, social networking and video conferencing.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Alex Tremain Nelson, Cédric Bray, Thomas Goossens, Rudolph van der Merwe, Richard E. Crandall, Bertrand Serlet
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Patent number: 8607166Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In some embodiments, an icon representing a file is displayed in a graphical user interface (GUI), where the icon includes one or more predefined decorations. The decorations may be chosen based on the file type, such as slide decorations for presentations, a foldover for documents, etc. This may also be referred to as type conformance. A preview of the content of the file is presented within the icon without launching an application which has created the file (also referred to as the creator application). The pre-defined decorations on the icon may be maintained on the icon while the preview of the content of the file is presented. The format of the icon (e.g., shape of the icon, size of the icon, etc.) may be maintained as well during presentation of the preview. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Julien Jalon, Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Alexandre Carlhian, Alexandre Moha
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Publication number: 20130080954Abstract: A contact GUI is presented on a display of a device. The GUI displays visual representations of a set of contacts. The contacts can be ranked according to a ranking system and the visual representations of the contacts can be displayed in the GUI according to rank. The ranking can be based on previous interactions with the contact or an upcoming event associated with the contact. A user can transfer a file to a contact by dragging and dropping a file icon onto a visual representation for a recipient contact. The communication mode for the transfer can be determined manually by the user or automatically based on the contact's current online status. Selection of a visual representation of a contact exposes a window with a timeline display providing descriptors for communications with the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Alexandre Carlhian, Alexandre Moha, Cédric Bray, Guillaume Borios, Laurent Baumann, Olivier Bonnet, Philippe Champeaux, Jean-Pierre Ciudad
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Publication number: 20120307096Abstract: This disclosure pertains to devices, methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating and/or interpreting image metadata to determine input parameters for various image processing routines, e.g., filters that distort or enhance an image, in a way that provides an intuitive experience for both the user and the software developer. Such techniques may attach the metadata to image frames and then send the image frames down an image processing pipeline to one or more image processing routines. Image metadata may include face location information, and the image processing routine may include an image filter that processes the image metadata in order to keep the central focus (or foci) of the image filter substantially coincident with one or more of the faces represented in the face location information. The generated and/or interpreted metadata may also be saved to a metadata track for later application to unfiltered image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Ford, Garrett M. Johnson, Cedric Bray, Avi Cieplinski, May-Li Khoe, B. Michael Victor, Bianca Cheng Costanzo, Jeffrey Traer Bernstein
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Publication number: 20120307005Abstract: A method that simulates a three dimensional scene by producing reflections in a two dimensional scene. In some embodiments, the two dimensional scene includes a display area for displaying a set of images, and at least one object that is displayed near the display area. The method generates reflections of the set of images on the object and superimposes the generated reflections on the display of the object. In some embodiments, the method generates and displays the reflections in real-time as it displays the set of images in order to cause the display of the set of images to appear to be part of a 3D environment. In some embodiments, the set of images are part of a video that a device displays in real-time. The device generates reflections off one or more neighboring objects from the content displayed in each video frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Angela Guzmán Suarez, Alexandre Carlhian, Cédric Bray, Chanaka Karunamuni
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Publication number: 20120182316Abstract: Assisted face selection is disclosed. According to some implementations, a method can include obtaining contact information associated with a contact and displaying on an interface of a computing device an image (e.g., a thumbnail image) representative of the contact. The method can include receiving an indication to change the contact-representative image, determining that one or more other images from a plurality of other images correspond to the contact based on the contact information, and displaying the one or more other images. The method can include receiving a selection of one of the one or more other images and displaying on the interface the selected image as the contact-representative image. Receiving the indication can include receiving a selection of the displayed contact-representative image. Automatic selection of images is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Alexandre Moha, Cédric Bray, Yan Arrouye
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Patent number: 8201096Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Patent number: 8161410Abstract: A method, in one embodiment, of displaying items arranged in a hierarchy, the hierarchy having predetermined levels and divisions. The method comprising: displaying divisions of a first level of the hierarchy along a first direction; and displaying the items on a plane in perspective view, each item arranged at a position corresponding to the division with which it is associated in a respective second direction at an angle to the first direction. It is preferred that each of the items has associated with it a value, such as a time value, that can be represented on a scale. The divisions of the first level of the hierarchy are first units of the scale, such as years, and the items are arranged at positions corresponding to their value with respect to the first units.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Cédric Bray
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Publication number: 20120083294Abstract: An image is received by a data processing system. A text recognition module identifies textual information in the image. A data detection module identifies a pattern in the textual information and determines a data type of the pattern. A user interface provides a user with a contextual processing command option based on the data type of the pattern in the textual information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Cedric Bray, Olivier Bonnet
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Publication number: 20110292051Abstract: A three-dimensional (“3D”) avatar can be automatically created that resembles the physical appearance of an individual captured in one or more input images or video frames. The avatar can be further customized by the individual in an editing environment and used in various applications, including but not limited to gaming, social networking and video conferencing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Alex Tremain Nelson, Cédric Bray, Thomas Goossens, Rudolph van der Merwe, Richard E. Crandall, Bertrand Serlet
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Publication number: 20110173538Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Publication number: 20110055759Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Publication number: 20110041094Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Publication number: 20110035699Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Publication number: 20110029925Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens
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Publication number: 20090307626Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In some embodiments, an icon representing a file is displayed in a graphical user interface (GUI), where the icon includes one or more predefined decorations. The decorations may be chosen based on the file type, such as slide decorations for presentations, a foldover for documents, etc. This may also be referred to as type conformance. A preview of the content of the file is presented within the icon without launching an application which has created the file (also referred to as the creator application). The pre-defined decorations on the icon may be maintained on the icon while the preview of the content of the file is presented. The format of the icon (e.g., shape of the icon, size of the icon, etc.) may be maintained as well during presentation of the preview. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Julien Jalon, Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Alexandre Carlhian, Alexandre Moha
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Publication number: 20090106674Abstract: User interfaces for browsing, searching, and/or previewing are described. In one embodiment, a method includes call a preview generator to generate an initial preview in response to receiving an input, receiving a content to be displayed from the preview generator, displaying the content as the initial preview, and displaying and scrolling concurrently an enhanced preview to a next item in a representation of items in a search result in response to an input to directionally move. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Cedric Bray, Scott Forstall, Yan Arrouye
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Publication number: 20080307343Abstract: User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Julien Robert, Cedric Bray, Thomas Goossens