Patents by Inventor Marc Alan McCall

Marc Alan McCall 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).

  • Patent number: 11928784
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe systems and methods for sharing perspective views of virtual content. In an example method, a virtual object is presented, via a display, to a first user. A first perspective view of the virtual object is determined, wherein the first perspective view is based on a position of the virtual object and a position of the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to a second user, wherein the virtual object is presented to the second user according to the first perspective view. A second perspective view of the virtual object is determined, wherein the second perspective view is based on an input from the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to the second user, wherein presenting the virtual object to the second user comprises presenting a transition from the first perspective view to the second perspective view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Publication number: 20230409108
    Abstract: A user may interact and select positions in three-dimensional space arbitrarily through conversion of a two-dimensional positional input into a three-dimensional point in space. The system may allow a user to use one or more user input devices for pointing, annotating, or drawing on virtual objects, real objects or empty space in reference to the location of the three-dimensional point in space within an augmented reality or mixed reality session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Patent number: 11782499
    Abstract: A user may interact and select positions in three-dimensional space arbitrarily through conversion of a two-dimensional positional input into a three-dimensional point in space. The system may allow a user to use one or more user input devices for pointing, annotating, or drawing on virtual objects, real objects or empty space in reference to the location of the three-dimensional point in space within an augmented reality or mixed reality session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Publication number: 20230315197
    Abstract: A wearable computing system that includes a head-mounted display implements a gaze timer feature for enabling the user to temporarily extend the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device. In one embodiment, when the user gazes at, or in the vicinity of, a handheld controller for a predetermined period of time, the functionality of one or more input elements (e.g., buttons) of the handheld controller is temporarily modified. For example, the function associated with a particular controller button may be modified to enable the user to open a particular menu using the button. The gaze timer feature may, for example, be used to augment the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device during mixed reality and/or augmented reality sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day
  • Patent number: 11762623
    Abstract: A method of viewing image data of local content is disclosed. An augmented reality view is created by storing a first device coordinate frame (DCF), moving a first registration marker to select a first feature point (FP1) and a second feature point (FP2) on at least one real-word object viewable by the user through a display. A uniform coordinate system (UCS) alignment module stores locations of the registration marker when selecting the FP1 and the FP2, determines a user coordinate frame (UCF) based on the locations of the first registration marker when selecting the FP1 and the FP2, transforms the DCF to the UCF and displays image data of local content received on a first data source with a projector through the display to the user based on the transformation from the first DCF to the first UCF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Patent number: 11703943
    Abstract: A wearable computing system that includes a head-mounted display implements a gaze timer feature for enabling the user to temporarily extend the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device. In one embodiment, when the user gazes at, or in the vicinity of, a handheld controller for a predetermined period of time, the functionality of one or more input elements (e.g., buttons) of the handheld controller is temporarily modified. For example, the function associated with a particular controller button may be modified to enable the user to open a particular menu using the button. The gaze timer feature may, for example, be used to augment the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device during mixed reality and/or augmented reality sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day
  • Publication number: 20230214015
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for interacting with content and updating the location and orientation of that content using a single controller. The system may allow a user to use the same controller for moving content around the room and interacting with that content by tracking a range of the motion of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day, Eric Norman Yiskis
  • Patent number: 11651565
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe systems and methods for sharing perspective views of virtual content. In an example method, a virtual object is presented, via a display, to a first user. A first perspective view of the virtual object is determined based on a position of the virtual object and a first position of the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to a second user according to the first perspective view. An input is received from the first user. A second perspective view of the virtual object is determined based on the input from the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to the second user, wherein presenting the virtual object to the second user comprises presenting a transition from the first perspective view to the second perspective view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Patent number: 11619996
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for interacting with content and updating the location and orientation of that content using a single controller. The system may allow a user to use the same controller for moving content around the room and interacting with that content by tracking a range of the motion of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day, Eric Norman Yiskis
  • Publication number: 20220383604
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe systems and methods for decomposing and sharing 3D models. In an example method, a first version of a virtual three-dimensional model is displayed via a display of a wearable head device. A request is made to a host device for data associated with a second version of the virtual three-dimensional model, wherein the second version of the virtual three-dimensional model comprises a constituent part. It is determined whether the first version of the virtual three-dimensional model comprises the constituent part. In accordance with a determination that the first version of the virtual three-dimensional model does not comprise the constituent part, a request is made to the host device for data associated with the constituent part. The second version of the virtual three-dimensional model is displayed, via the display of the wearable head device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCALL
  • Patent number: 11450065
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe systems and methods for decomposing and sharing 3D models. In an example method, a first version of a virtual three-dimensional model is displayed via a display of a wearable head device. A request is made to a host device for data associated with a second version of the virtual three-dimensional model, wherein the second version of the virtual three-dimensional model comprises a constituent part. It is determined whether the first version of the virtual three-dimensional model comprises the constituent part. In accordance with a determination that the first version of the virtual three-dimensional model does not comprise the constituent part, a request is made to the host device for data associated with the constituent part. The second version of the virtual three-dimensional model is displayed, via the display of the wearable head device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Publication number: 20220276700
    Abstract: A user may interact and select positions in three-dimensional space arbitrarily through conversion of a two-dimensional positional input into a three-dimensional point in space. The system may allow a user to use one or more user input devices for pointing, annotating, or drawing on virtual objects, real objects or empty space in reference to the location of the three-dimensional point in space within an augmented reality or mixed reality session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Publication number: 20220171457
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for interacting with content and updating the location and orientation of that content using a single controller. The system may allow a user to use the same controller for moving content around the room and interacting with that content by tracking a range of the motion of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day, Eric Norman Yiskis
  • Patent number: 11340695
    Abstract: A user may interact and select positions in three-dimensional space arbitrarily through conversion of a two-dimensional positional input into a three-dimensional point in space. The system may allow a user to use one or more user input devices for pointing, annotating, or drawing on virtual objects, real objects or empty space in reference to the location of the three-dimensional point in space within an augmented reality or mixed reality session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCall
  • Publication number: 20220130116
    Abstract: A method of viewing image data of local content is disclosed. An augmented reality view is created by storing a first device coordinate frame (DCF), moving a first registration marker to select a first feature point (FP1) and a second feature point (FP2) on at least one real-word object viewable by the user through a display. A uniform coordinate system (UCS) alignment module stores locations of the registration marker when selecting the FP1 and the FP2, determines a user coordinate frame (UCF) based on the locations of the first registration marker when selecting the FP1 and the FP2, transforms the DCF to the UCF and displays image data of local content received on a first data source with a projector through the display to the user based on the transformation from the first DCF to the first UCF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Alan MCCALL
  • Patent number: 11294461
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for interacting with content and updating the location and orientation of that content using a single controller. The system may allow a user to use the same controller for moving content around the room and interacting with that content by tracking a range of the motion of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day, Eric Norman Yiskis
  • Publication number: 20220100266
    Abstract: A wearable computing system that includes a head-mounted display implements a gaze timer feature for enabling the user to temporarily extend the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device. In one embodiment, when the user gazes at, or in the vicinity of, a handheld controller for a predetermined period of time, the functionality of one or more input elements (e.g., buttons) of the handheld controller is temporarily modified. For example, the function associated with a particular controller button may be modified to enable the user to open a particular menu using the button. The gaze timer feature may, for example, be used to augment the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device during mixed reality and/or augmented reality sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day
  • Patent number: 11231770
    Abstract: An augmented reality system includes left and right transparent eyepieces through which a user can view the real world and which serve to couple imagewise modulated light into the user's eyes in order to display virtual content components of a mixed reality experience. The system further includes left and right speakers and a facility for user spatial manipulation of virtual objects. The system produces spatialized audio that has a virtual sound source position fixed to one or more virtual objects that are spatially manipulated by the user. Thus the system provides more realistic visual and auditory presentation of virtual components of a mixed reality experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Shipes, Marc Alan McCall
  • Patent number: 11226678
    Abstract: A wearable computing system that includes a head-mounted display implements a gaze timer feature for enabling the user to temporarily extend the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device. In one embodiment, when the user gazes at, or in the vicinity of, a handheld controller for a predetermined period of time, the functionality of one or more input elements (e.g., buttons) of the handheld controller is temporarily modified. For example, the function associated with a particular controller button may be modified to enable the user to open a particular menu using the button. The gaze timer feature may, for example, be used to augment the functionality of a handheld controller or other user input device during mixed reality and/or augmented reality sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Stolzenberg, Marc Alan McCall, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, John Austin Day
  • Publication number: 20220005282
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure describe systems and methods for sharing perspective views of virtual content. In an example method, a virtual object is presented, via a display, to a first user. A first perspective view of the virtual object is determined, wherein the first perspective view is based on a position of the virtual object and a first position of the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to a second user, wherein the virtual object is presented to the second user according to the first perspective view. An input is received from the first user. A second perspective view of the virtual object is determined, wherein the second perspective view is based on the input from the first user. The virtual object is presented, via a display, to the second user, wherein presenting the virtual object to the second user comprises presenting a transition from the first perspective view to the second perspective view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Marc Alan McCALL