Patents by Inventor William A. Sorrentino, III

William A. Sorrentino, III 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: 20240153205
    Abstract: While a representation of a three-dimensional environment is visible via the first display generation component, a computer system, displays, via a second display generation component, one or more graphical elements that provide a visual indication of a status associated with a user who is in a position to view the representation of the three-dimensional environment, including changing the one or more graphical elements to represent changes in the status associated with the user. In response to detecting a first event that corresponds to the start of media capture using the computer system, the computer system displays, via the second display generation component, a first visual alert that indicates the start of media capture, wherein the first visual alert is displayed concurrently with at least a portion of the one or more graphical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Alfred B. Huergo Wagner, Kristi E.S. Bauerly, William A. Sorrentino, III, Jesse Chand, Peter D. Anton, Amy E. DeDonato, Sueng Wook Kim
  • Patent number: 11977731
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a media capture lock affordance for a graphical user interface displayed by a media capture device. The media capture lock affordance allows a user to lock and unlock a capture state of the media capture device using a simple and intuitive touch gesture that can be applied by the user's finger (e.g., the user's thumb) while holding the media capture device in one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anton M. Davydov, Jane E. Koo, Johnnie B. Manzari, Grant R. Paul, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Daniel J. Wiersema
  • Publication number: 20240143134
    Abstract: A computer system receives, by a first application, a plurality of shared media items. After receiving the plurality of shared media items, the computer system receives, via one or more input devices, a request to search a media library of a second application that is different from the first application for media items in the media library that meet search criteria. In response to receiving the request to search the media library, the computer system concurrently displays, via a display generation component, two or more media items that meet the search criteria. The two or more media items include: one or more media items from the media library of the second application that meet the search criteria, and one or more of the shared media items that are not stored within the media library of the second application and that meet the search criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nicole R. Ryan, Chia Yang Lin, Graham R. Clarke, Aaron Moring, William A. Sorrentino, III
  • Publication number: 20240143147
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first user interface that includes respective selectable representations of a plurality of categories for media items associated with the computer system, including at least a first selectable representation of a first category and a second representation of a second category. While displaying the first user interface for configuring the system user interface, the computer system detects a first input selecting a set of one or more of the plurality of categories. After the set of one or more of the plurality of categories were selected by the first input, the computer system displays the system user interface, wherein displaying the system user interface includes, over time displaying the system user interface with a plurality of versions of the first background that respectively include media items selected from media items in respective categories in the set of one or more of the plurality of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Christopher P. Foss, Andre Souza Dos Santos, William A. Sorrentino, III
  • Publication number: 20240118746
    Abstract: Gaze enrollment, including displaying an enrollment progress user indicator, animating movement of user interface elements, changing the appearances of user interface elements, and/or moving a user interface element over time, enable a computer system to more accurately track the gaze of a user of the computer system
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Giancarlo YERKES, Adam L. AMADIO, Katherine W. KOLOMBATOVICH, Philipp ROCKEL, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Hana Z. WANG
  • Patent number: 11954242
    Abstract: A computer system presents first computer-generated content. While presenting the first computer-generated content, the computer system detects first movement of a first user in a physical environment, and in response: in accordance with a determination that the first movement changes a spatial relationship between the first user and a second user in the physical environment from a first spatial relationship to a second spatial relationship and that the change in spatial relationship meets first criteria, the computer system changes one or more output properties of the first computer-generated content; and in accordance with the determination that the first movement changes the spatial relationship from the first spatial relationship to the second spatial relationship and that the change in spatial relationship does not meet the first criteria, the computer system presents the first computer-generated content without changing the one or more output properties of the first computer-generated content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Dascola, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Peter D. Anton, Stephen O. Lemay, William A. Sorrentino, III, Kristi E. S. Bauerly, Philipp Rockel, Dorian D. Dargan
  • Patent number: 11947778
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Simon Bovet, Eric M. G. Circlaeys, Richard R. Dellinger, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Daniel E. Gobera Rubalcava, Andreas Karlsson, Matthieu Lucas, Johnnie B. Manzari, Nicole R. Ryan, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Gregg Suzuki, Sergey Tatarchuk
  • Publication number: 20240103707
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system applies a time of day setting to a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the time of day setting is updated based on an event. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content in an expanded display mode. In some embodiments, computer systems join a communication session while maintaining display of respective environments. In some embodiments, a computer system moves a portal based on user movement. In some embodiments, computer systems share a virtual environment. Computer systems can display media with simulated lighting. Computer systems can share an environment. In some embodiments, a computer system selects a position relative to content. A computer system can present representations of communication session participants based on content. A computer system can present user interfaces to control visual appearances of an environment including media. Computer systems can change an appearance of an environment based on environmental modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas W. HENDERSON, James M. DESSERO, Matan SAUBER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jeffrey S. ALLEN, Michael A. DUNKLEY, Michael J. ROCKWELL, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Hugh A. SIDER, Magnus DANIELSSON
  • Publication number: 20240103615
    Abstract: A computer system displays one or more graphical elements that represent a status associated with a user, including: at a first level of immersion, displaying the one or more graphical elements with a first appearance that is based on a first set of one or more visual properties and the status associated with the user; and at a second level of immersion, displaying the one or more graphical elements with a second appearance that is based on a second set of one or more visual properties and the status associated with the user. In response to detecting that first criteria for changing the current level of immersion are met, changing display of one or more virtual elements from the first level of immersion to the second level of immersion and changing display of the one or more graphical elements with the first appearance to the second appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Alfred B. Huergo Wagner, William A. Sorrentino, III, Peter D. Anton
  • Publication number: 20240103608
    Abstract: A computer system, while displaying a first object, detects one or more movements that change a viewing angle of a first viewer relative to content that is displayed. In response to detecting the one or more movements, in accordance with a determination that the change in the viewing angle of the first viewer meets first criteria, the computer system changes a value of at least a first display parameter of the first object other than a viewing perspective of the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Alfred B. Huergo Wagner, William A. Sorrentino, III, Sueng Wook Kim
  • Publication number: 20240103616
    Abstract: Gaze enrollment, including displaying an enrollment progress user indicator, animating movement of user interface elements, changing the appearances of user interface elements, and/or moving a user interface element over time, enable a computer system to more accurately track the gaze of a user of the computer system
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Giancarlo YERKES, Adam L. AMADIO, Kaely COON, Amy E. DEDONATO, Stephen O. LEMAY, Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Lynn I. STREJA
  • Publication number: 20240103617
    Abstract: Gaze enrollment, including displaying an enrollment progress user indicator, animating movement of user interface elements, changing the appearances of user interface elements, and/or moving a user interface element over time, enable a computer system to more accurately track the gaze of a user of the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Giancarlo YERKES, Adam L. AMADIO, Amy E. DEDONATO, Kirsty KEATCH, Stephen O. LEMAY, Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, Danielle M. PRICE, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Lynn I. STREJA, Hugo D. VERWEIJ, Hana Z. WANG
  • Publication number: 20240104877
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system applies a time of day setting to a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the time of day setting is updated based on an event. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content in an expanded display mode. In some embodiments, computer systems join a communication session while maintaining display of respective environments. In some embodiments, a computer system moves a portal based on user movement. In some embodiments, computer systems share a virtual environment. Computer systems can display media with simulated lighting. Computer systems can share an environment. In some embodiments, a computer system selects a position relative to content. A computer system can present representations of communication session participants based on content. A computer system can present user interfaces to control visual appearances of an environment including media. Computer systems can change an appearance of an environment based on environmental modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas W. HENDERSON, James M. DESSERO, Matan STAUBER, Katherine W. KOLOMBATOVICH, Stephen O. LEMAY, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Jonathan R. DASCOLA
  • Publication number: 20240094866
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first view of a user interface of a first application with a first size at a first position corresponding to a location of at least a portion of a palm that is currently facing a viewpoint corresponding to a view of a three-dimensional environment provided via a display generation component. While displaying the first view, the computer system detects a first input that corresponds to a request to transfer display of the first application from the palm to a first surface that is within a first proximity of the viewpoint. In response to detecting the first input, the computer system displays a second view of the user interface of the first application with a second size and an orientation that corresponds to the first surface at a second position defined by the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen O. Lemay, Gregg S. Suzuki, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Jonathan Ive, Jeffrey M. Faulkner, Jonathan R. Dascola, William A. Sorrentino, III, Kristi E.S. Bauerly, Giancarlo Yerkes, Peter D. Anton
  • Publication number: 20240087256
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment within the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by variably changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object and/or by variably displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment based on one or more characteristics of the depth conflict.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, James J. OWEN, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ
  • Publication number: 20240053859
    Abstract: A computer system displays, in a simulated three-dimensional space, an object with a user interface displayed at a pose corresponding to a pose of the object in the simulated space, the object's pose corresponding to a pose of an input device in a physical environment. In response to detecting a movement input via the input device: if the movement input corresponds to input device movement, relative to the physical environment, meeting pose criteria requiring that a parameter of change in the input device pose meet a set of one or more thresholds, the computer system displays the user interface away from the object; and, if the movement input corresponds to input device movement not meeting the pose criteria, the computer system updates the object's pose in the simulated space based on the input device movement, while maintaining display of the user interface at a pose corresponding to the object's pose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Faulkner, Wesley M. Holder, Giancarlo Yerkes, Israel Pastrana Vicente, William A. Sorrentino, III, Stephen O. Lemay
  • Patent number: 11893231
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first user interface for configuring a wake user interface. The first user interface displays a first representation of a first version of the wake user interface illustrating a first plurality of editable user interface objects overlaying a first background. While displaying the first user interface, the system detects a first input. In response, when the first input meets first criteria, the system displays a second user interface for editing a first user interface object of the first plurality of editable user interface objects. The first user interface object is selected based on a location of the first input. When the first input meets second criteria, the system updates the first user interface to display a second representation of a second version of the wake user interface having a second plurality of editable user interface objects overlaying a second background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Eric Lance Wilson, Andrew P. Clymer, Caelan G. Stack, Christopher P. Foss, William M. Tyler, William A. Sorrentino, III
  • Patent number: 11893154
    Abstract: An electronic device, while the electronic device is worn over a predefined portion of the user's body, displays, via a display generation component arranged on the electronic device opposite the predefined portion of the user's body, a graphical representation of an exterior view of a body part that corresponds to the predefined portion of the user's body. The electronic device detects a change in position of the electronic device with respect to the predefined portion of the user's body. The electronic device, in response to detecting the change in the position of the electronic device with respect to the predefined portion of the user's body, modifies the graphical representation of the exterior view of the body part that corresponds to predefined portion of the user's body in accordance with the detected change in position of the electronic device with respect to the predefined portion of the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Alfred B. Huergo Wagner, Seung Wook Kim, Felipe Bacim De Araujo E Silva, William A. Sorrentino, III, Thomas S. Hulbert, Karlin Y. Bark
  • Publication number: 20240028177
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic devices, including user interfaces for viewing and interacting with media items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, Benjamin H. BOESEL, Shih-Sang CHIU, Graham R. CLARKE, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ, Chia Yang LIN, James J. OWEN, Jonathan RAVASZ, William A. SORRENTINO, III
  • Publication number: 20240020076
    Abstract: Wearable head-mounted displays, such as virtual reality systems, present immersive experiences and environments to a wearer. However, the head-mounted displays, as well as the immersive environments that they produce, limit the wearer's ability to interact with outside observers. For example, a wearer may not be able to see outside observers, and outside observers may not have any insight to what the wearer is experiencing or where the wearer's attention is directed. Accordingly, a wearable electronic device may include an outward-facing display configured to display information to outside observers, such as images of the wearer's face or images that represent or indicate the state of the wearer and/or the head mounted display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Ive, Julian Hoenig, Julian Jaede, Seung Wook Kim, Chris Wilson, William A. Sorrentino, III, Alan C. Dye, Stephen O. Lemay