Patents by Inventor Ernestine FU

Ernestine FU 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).

  • Publication number: 20190379618
    Abstract: In a computer-implemented method for presenting visual media, a text string including communication between a first user using a messaging application at a first electronic device and a second user using the messaging application at a second electronic device is received. The text string is analyzed to identify a sentiment of the communication. Visual media representative of the sentiment is displayed within the messaging application and proximate the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Gfycat, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard RABBAT, Ernestine FU, Hanna XU
  • Publication number: 20190356847
    Abstract: In a method for generating a 360 degree looping video file, a source 360 degree video file is received. At least one configuration setting is received for a 360 degree looping video file, the at least one configuration comprising a projection type of the 360 degree looping video file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Gfycat, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard RABBAT, Ernestine FU
  • Publication number: 20190333539
    Abstract: A computer readable storage medium has stored thereon a prerecorded video experience container. The prerecorded video experience container includes a prerecorded video file that displays visual content, an executable experience which upon execution enables presentation of additional content associated with the prerecorded video file, and an interactive region of the prerecorded video file, wherein the interactive region of the prerecorded video file is associated with the executable experience such that a user interaction with the interactive region executes the executable experience. The prerecorded video file is displayed in response to a selection of the prerecorded video experience container. The executable experience associated with the prerecorded video file is executed in response to identifying an interaction with the interactive region. The additional content associated with the prerecorded video file is displayed in response to executing the executable experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Gfycat, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard RABBAT, Ernestine FU
  • Publication number: 20190295598
    Abstract: In a device and method for integrating a prerecorded video file into a video, a video of a scene is displayed on a display device of a mobile electronic device. A prerecorded video file to render on the display device is received. A modified prerecorded video file is generated by modifying a visual appearance of the prerecorded video file, where the modifying is for integrating the modified prerecorded video file into the scene. The modified prerecorded video file is superimposed over the video, such that the video is partially obscured by the modified prerecorded video file. The modified prerecorded video file is played while displaying the video, such that the modified prerecorded video file and a non-obscured portion of the video are rendered simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Gfycat, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard RABBAT, Ernestine FU, Kasey WANG
  • Publication number: 20190259421
    Abstract: In a method for tracking interactivity with a prerecorded video file superimposed into a video, presentation instructions for displaying a prerecorded video file are displayed on a display device of a mobile electronic device, the presentation instructions including display conditions for displaying the prerecorded video file. A video of a scene is displayed on the display device of the mobile electronic device. Responsive to detecting at least one display condition of the display conditions, the prerecorded video file is displayed on the display device of the mobile electronic device, such that the video is partially obscured by the prerecorded video file. Responsive to the displaying the prerecorded video file, a display instance for the prerecorded video file is logged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Gfycat, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard RABBAT, Ernestine FU