Patents by Inventor Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
Mihnea Calin Pacurariu 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: 11157150Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Publication number: 20200150841Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Patent number: 10534514Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Patent number: 10291986Abstract: An audio system may include a communication interface configured to obtain first audio data and second audio data from an audio data source. The audio system may also include memory configured to store the first audio data and the second audio data. The audio system may also include a sensor configured to detect a condition of an environment and to produce a sensor output signal that represents the detected condition of the environment. The audio system may also include one or more processors that may be configured to cause performance of operations. The operations may include generating an audio signal including the first audio data and adjusting the audio signal to include the second audio data based on the sensor output signal. The audio system may also include a speaker that may be configured to provide an audio experience based on the audio signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: SPATIAL, INC.Inventors: Michael M. Plitkins, Terrin Dale Eager, Joseph A Ruff, Steve Hales, Mark S. Deggeller, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Publication number: 20180129388Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Patent number: 9864491Abstract: The present invention can include electronic devices having variable input/output interfaces that can allow a user to interact with the devices with greater efficiency and in a more ergonomic manner. An electronic device of the present invention can display icons associated with user-programmable parameters of a media file. By interacting with the icons, a user can change the user-programmable parameters during playback of the media file. Changes to the user-programmable parameters can affect playback of the remainder of the media file. An electronic device of the present invention also can automatically re-orient images shown on a display and re-configure user input components based on the orientation of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Patent number: 9779775Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating compilation videos from an original video based on metadata associated with the original video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include determining a relevance score for video frames in an original video; selecting a plurality of relevant video frames from the original video based on the relevance score; selecting a plurality of video clips from the original video based on the relevance scores of the video frames; and creating a compilation video from the plurality of video clips. Each of the plurality of video clips, for example, may include at least one relevant video frame from the plurality of relevant video frames.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Andreas von Sneidern, Kevin Arnold, Greg Smelzer, Jeff Ma
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Publication number: 20170232326Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Jesse Lee Dorogusker, Robert Edward Borchers, Donald E. Ginsburg
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Patent number: 9646137Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Glenn Gregory Gilley, Sarah A. Brody, Randall Hayes Ubillos, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Jesse Lee Dorogusker, Robert Edward Borchers, Donald Ginsburg
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Patent number: 9565387Abstract: A video system generates a user interface by performing a perspective transition of a video from a first video environment to a second video environment that defines a space and generates a navigation menu in the space.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rainer Brodersen, Rachel Clare Goldeen, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Jeffrey Ma
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Patent number: 9426339Abstract: A modular camera expansion system for a modular camera capable of capturing digital video, audio, and photograph data, the modular camera expansion system comprising a processor, a connecting means configured to electrically and mechanically connect the processor to a processor of the modular camera, a user interface connected to the processor which is capable of initiating a process in the processor of the modular camera when the modular camera is connected to the modular camera housing, and a housing which houses the processor, connecting means and user interface, the modular camera expansion system being configured to couple with the modular camera to form an assembled camera whereby the user interface of the modular camera expansion system is used to operate the modular camera.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, David Hoenig, Andreas von Sneidern, Joseph Palmer
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Publication number: 20160191966Abstract: Display representations of a plurality of content items that are similar to a first content item, including a second content item and a third content item, by concurrently displaying: a first representation of the second content item that is displayed adjacent to a broadcast schedule for viewing a broadcast version of the second content item; a second representation of the second content item, different from the first representation of the second content item, that is displayed adjacent to purchase information for purchasing a digital copy of the second content item; and a representation of the third content item that is displayed adjacent to a broadcast schedule for viewing a broadcast version of the third content item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rainer Brodersen, Rachel Clare Goldeen, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Jeffrey Ma
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Publication number: 20160099023Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating compilation videos from an original video based on metadata associated with the original video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include determining a relevance score for video frames in an original video; selecting a plurality of relevant video frames from the original video based on the relevance score; selecting a plurality of video clips from the original video based on the relevance scores of the video frames; and creating a compilation video from the plurality of video clips. Each of the plurality of video clips, for example, may include at least one relevant video frame from the plurality of relevant video frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Andreas von Sneidern, Kevin Arnold
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Publication number: 20160080835Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating a compilation video from a source video based on metadata associated with the source video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include identifying a source video having a plurality of video frames; identifying metadata associated with the plurality of video frames of the source video; comparing the identified metadata with a machine-learned baseline feature set that indicates interesting metadata; determining that a first video frame of the plurality of video frames is associated with at least a portion of the interesting metadata; and creating the compilation video that includes the first frame of the plurality of video frames based on the first video frame being associated with the at least a portion of the interesting metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Andreas von Sneidern, Thomas Anderson Keller, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Publication number: 20160071549Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating compilation videos from a source video based on metadata associated with the source video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include receiving a source video having a set of video frames, each video frame in the set of video frames having associated metadata; generating a relevance score for each video frame in the set of video frames based on the associated metadata; selecting a first video frame from the set of video frames based on a first relevance score for the first video frame; and creating the compilation video that includes the first video frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Andreas von Sneidern, Thomas Anderson Keller, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
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Patent number: D754770Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Peter O. Schmidt, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, David Hoenig, Andreas von Sneidern, Jeanette Marie Numbers, Gregor Mittersinker
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Patent number: D760310Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Peter O. Schmidt, Jon Norton, David Hoenig, Andreas von Sneidern
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Patent number: D760829Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Peter O. Schmidt, Jon Norton, David Hoenig, Andreas von Sneidern
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Patent number: D761340Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: LYVE MINDS, INC.Inventors: Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Peter O. Schmidt, Jon Norton, David Hoenig, Andreas von Sneidern
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Patent number: RE46818Abstract: Media menu items are generated within a media interface environment. Media menu item abstractions are generated, one of the media menu item abstractions arranged in a foreground position, and one or more of the media menu item abstractions arranged in background positions in the media interface environment. Selection of a media menu items transitions to a corresponding content menu interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rainer Brodersen, Rachel Clare Goldeen, Jeffrey Ma, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu, Eric Taylor Seymour, Jeffrey Robbin, Thomas Michael Madden