Patents by Inventor Edward S. Ahn
Edward S. Ahn 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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Publication number: 20240020905Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for granular motion control for a virtual agent. In various implementations, a device includes a non-transitory memory and one or more processors coupled with the non-transitory memory. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining an action for a virtual agent. In some implementations, the action is associated with a plurality of time frames. In some implementations, the method includes, for a first time frame of the plurality of time frames, determining respective confidence scores for a plurality of granular motions that advance the virtual agent towards completion of the action. In some implementations, the method includes selecting a subset of the plurality of granular motions based on the respective confidence scores.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu, Aashi Manglik, Edward S. Ahn, Mark Drummond
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Patent number: 11797889Abstract: In one implementation, a method for modeling a behavior with synthetic training data. The method includes: obtaining source content that includes an entity performing one or more actions within an environment; generating a first environment characterization vector characterizing the environment; generating a first set of behavioral trajectories associated with the one or more actions of the entity based on the source content and the first characterization vector for the environment; generating a second environment characterization vector for the environment by perturbing the first environment characterization vector; generating a second set of behavioral trajectories associated with one or more potential actions of the entity based on the source content and the second characterization vector for the environment; and training a behavior model for a virtual agent based on the first and second sets of behavioral trajectories in order to imitate the entity.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Edward S. Ahn, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu, Mark Drummond, Aashi Manglik, Shaun Budhram, Behrooz Mahasseni
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Patent number: 11776193Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for granular motion control for a virtual agent. In various implementations, a device includes a non-transitory memory and one or more processors coupled with the non-transitory memory. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining an action for a virtual agent. In some implementations, the action is associated with a plurality of time frames. In some implementations, the method includes, for a first time frame of the plurality of time frames, determining respective confidence scores for a plurality of granular motions that advance the virtual agent towards completion of the action. In some implementations, the method includes selecting a subset of the plurality of granular motions based on the respective confidence scores.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu, Aashi Manglik, Edward S. Ahn, Mark Drummond
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Patent number: 11776192Abstract: In one implementation, a method for generating a blended animation. The method includes: obtaining a motion input vector for a current time period; generating a motion output vector and pose information for the current time period based on the motion input vector; selecting an animated motion from a bank of animated motions for the current time period that matches the pose information within a threshold tolerance value; obtaining a blending coefficients vector for the current time period; generating a blended animation for the current time period by blending the motion output vector with the animated motion based on the blending coefficients vector; and generating a reward signal for the blended animation for the current time period.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Behrooz Mahasseni, Aashi Manglik, Mark Drummond, Edward S. Ahn, Shaun Budhram, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu
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Publication number: 20230169711Abstract: In one implementation, a method for generating a blended animation. The method includes: obtaining a motion input vector for a current time period; generating a motion output vector and pose information for the current time period based on the motion input vector; selecting an animated motion from a bank of animated motions for the current time period that matches the pose information within a threshold tolerance value; obtaining a blending coefficients vector for the current time period; generating a blended animation for the current time period by blending the motion output vector with the animated motion based on the blending coefficients vector; and generating a reward signal for the blended animation for the current time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Behrooz Mahasseni, Aashi Manglik, Mark Drummond, Edward S. Ahn, Shaun Budhram, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu
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Patent number: 11593982Abstract: In one implementation, a method for generating a blended animation. The method includes: obtaining a motion input vector for a current time period; generating a motion output vector and pose information for the current time period based on the motion input vector; selecting an animated motion from a bank of animated motions for the current time period that matches the pose information within a threshold tolerance value; obtaining a blending coefficients vector for the current time period; generating a blended animation for the current time period by blending the motion output vector with the animated motion based on the blending coefficients vector; and generating a reward signal for the blended animation for the current time period.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Behrooz Mahasseni, Aashi Manglik, Mark Drummond, Edward S. Ahn, Shaun Budhram, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu
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Patent number: 11430170Abstract: A method includes obtaining video data including a representation of a first plurality of motions of a real-world entity. The method includes determining, from the video data, a plurality of estimated torque values using a motion controller. The plurality of estimated torque values is associated with a plurality of real-world joints corresponding to the first plurality of motions. The method includes generating a second plurality of motions of a virtual agent by providing the plurality of estimated torque values to a corresponding plurality of virtual joints of the virtual agent. Movement of the virtual agent is controllable by the plurality of virtual joints, corresponding to the plurality of real-world joints of the real-world entity. The method includes, responsive to a determination that a comparison between the first plurality of motions and the second plurality of motions does not satisfy a performance metric, changing an operational value of the motion controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu, Edward S. Ahn, Mark Drummond, Aashi Manglik
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Patent number: 11430308Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by a motion generator that has been trained to generate torque values for a plurality of joints of a rig associated with a target, a set of parameters associated with a target motion. The method includes, in response to the target motion being a first type of motion, generating a first set of torque values for the plurality of joints based on the set of parameters and a set of previous poses of the target. The method includes, in response to the target motion being a second type of motion, generating a second set of torque values for the plurality of joints based on the set of parameters and the set of previous poses of the target. The method includes triggering a movement of the target in accordance with the first set of torque values or the second set of torque values.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jian Zhang, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu, Aashi Manglik, Amritpal Singh Saini, Edward S. Ahn
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Publication number: 20210275720Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of degenerate bone in a patient. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions disclosed herein are useful in the treatment, prevention, or in delaying the progression of a bone disease linked to bone degeneration, such as osteoarthritis (“OA”), rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Anika Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Ahn, Chia-En Lin, Colin D. White
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Patent number: 10799610Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Publication number: 20190358362Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Patent number: 10441677Abstract: Injectable compositions and methods for treating an injured tendon in an animal or human are disclosed herein. The injectable compositions include an effective amount of a carbohydrate to increase osteotendinous hydration and lubrication.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Anika Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Colin D. White, Edward S. Ahn, Sekoni Daouda Noel
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Patent number: 10413632Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Publication number: 20180264165Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Patent number: 10011486Abstract: Methods for the synthesis of tricalcium phosphates are presented, as well as a series of specific reaction parameters that can be adjusted to tailor, in specific ways, properties in the tricalcium phosphate precursor precipitate. Particulate tricalcium phosphate compositions having an average crystal size of about 250 nm or less are provided. Compositions of the invention can be used as prosthetic implants and coatings for prosthetic implants.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Edward S. Ahn
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Patent number: 9993576Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Publication number: 20170333594Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg
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Publication number: 20170326271Abstract: Injectable compositions and methods for treating an injured tendon in an animal or human are disclosed herein. The injectable compositions include an effective amount of a carbohydrate to increase osteotendinous hydration and lubrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Colin D. WHITE, Edward S. AHN, Sekoni Daouda NOEL
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Publication number: 20170312385Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of degenerate bone in a patient. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions disclosed herein are useful in the treatment, prevention, or in delaying the progression of a bone disease linked to bone degeneration, such as osteoarthritis (“OA”), rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Edward S. AHN, Chia-En LIN, Colin D. WHITE
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Patent number: 9757493Abstract: Disclosed are cement products, methods of forming cement using the cement product, and methods of using the cement product in orthopedic and dental applications. Generally, the disclosed cement product includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a polymerizable resin comprising ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a suitable glycidyl group and/or a suitable isocyanate group. The second component includes a compound comprising more than one type of amine selected from the group consisting of primary amine, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary amines. Alternatively, the second component includes a compound comprising a suitable mercapto (SH—) group, a hindered amine or a dimethylthiotoluenediamine (DMTDA). Optionally, the cement product includes a filler and/or a bioactive component to promote bone formation.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Juchui Ray Lin, Edward S. Ahn, Brian M. Schlossberg