Patents by Inventor Ron Levi

Ron Levi 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: 20240143074
    Abstract: A method of training a disparity estimation network. The method includes obtaining an eye-gaze dataset having first images with at least one gaze direction associated with each of the first images. A gaze prediction neural network is trained based on the eye-gaze dataset to develop a model trained to provide a gaze prediction for an external image. A depth database is obtained that includes second images having depth information associated with each of the second images. A disparity estimation neural network for object detection is trained based on an output from the gaze prediction neural network and an output from the depth database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Ron M. Hecht, Omer Tsimhoni, Dan Levi, Shaul Oron, Andrea Forgacs, Ohad Rahamim, Gershon Celniker
  • Patent number: 11540489
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: PTV MEDIA LTD.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20190335712
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 10375931
    Abstract: A method for creating a video for pets, comprising: creating visual content for the video; and creating auditory content for the video, wherein the auditory content comprises: a musical arrangement that has a relaxing effect on dogs, the musical arrangement characterized by a tempo in the range of 50 to 70 beats per minute (BPM), and one or more sounds that have a stimulating effect on dogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: PTV Media Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20190059326
    Abstract: A method for creating a video for pets, comprising: creating visual content for the video; and creating auditory content for the video, wherein the auditory content comprises: a musical arrangement that has a relaxing effect on dogs, the musical arrangement characterized by a tempo in the range of 50 to 70 beats per minute (BPM), and one or more sounds that have a stimulating effect on dogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ron LEVI, Guy MARTINOVSKY, Gilad NEUMAN
  • Patent number: 10111405
    Abstract: A method for creating a video for pets, comprising: creating visual content for the video; and creating auditory content for the video, wherein the auditory content comprises: a musical arrangement that has a relaxing effect on dogs, the musical arrangement characterized by a tempo in the range of 50 to 70 beats per minute (BPM), and one or more sounds that have a stimulating effect on dogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20160157464
    Abstract: A method for creating a video for pets, comprising: creating visual content for the video; and creating auditory content for the video, wherein the auditory content comprises: a musical arrangement that has a relaxing effect on dogs, the musical arrangement characterized by a tempo in the range of 50 to 70 beats per minute (BPM), and one or more sounds that have a stimulating effect on dogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 9258983
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: PTV Media Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20150366165
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 9107389
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: PTV Media Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20150020749
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 8776730
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: PTV Media Ltd.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Publication number: 20130104812
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 7720961
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a managed affiliate system and method configured to provide authorized content for use and distribution. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a managed affiliate system that is configured to verify and monitor whether the content or property offered for use or sale by a participant is in compliance with any use restrictions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: XWeb, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Greg Piccionelli
  • Publication number: 20050177844
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a managed affiliate system and method configured to provide authorized content for use and distribution. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a managed affiliate system that is configured to verify and monitor whether the content or property offered for use or sale by a participant is in compliance with any use restrictions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Greg Piccionelli