Patents Assigned to EDX Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 11568579Abstract: Embodiments involve selective updating and suspension of updates to augmented reality (AR) content.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 11532138Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) content may be created and stored as an imprint on a virtual model, where the virtual model is modeled after or mimics a real world environment. Intuitive mobile device interfaces may be used to link content with objects or surfaces near a mobile device. Subsequent users may access the same content depending on one or more access parameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 11410330Abstract: A camera's field of view is determined using image data and location information. Accurate augmented reality representations are provided based on the determined field of view in an absence of a priori knowledge of the camera's field of view.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Eric Reifsnider
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Patent number: 11302067Abstract: Realistic augmented reality (AR) augmentations are produced in reliance on a 3D virtual model modeled after a real world environment. Light and shadow parameters for the augmentations are produced not only from real world parameters such as, for example, a real present position of the actual sun, but also from virtual world parameters which characterize the virtual model or virtual objects within the virtual model.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 11232636Abstract: AR engines modify a picture or video of the real world to include more than simply real world content. The modified image/frame content is passed along to one or multiple downstream AR engines which treat the content as original input. Modifications to images/frames may include the addition of virtual markers. Virtual markers may be visual content of virtual origin that is added to an image or frame. A virtual marker may trigger a predetermined reaction from a downstream AR engine when that downstream AR engine processes the modified content. For example, a virtual marker added to an image by an upstream AR engine may trigger a downstream AR engine to output a particular augmentation. The virtual marker may have a known meaning to both the upstream AR engine and the downstream AR engine. Accordingly, there may be “collaboration” among AR engines and a reduction in the processing requirements of downstream and overall image processing.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 11176098Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing alternate reality (e.g., virtual reality) representations to users. Exemplary methods employ data collections (e.g., stacks) which affect the virtual representations of baseline virtual models. Data collections contain layers which contain deltas. The deltas specify modifications to the baseline virtual reality world or model. The deltas may be geocoded, while the layers that contain them may not be geocoded. Separately selectable layers are used to temporarily modify or substitute baseline data or virtual elements (e.g., virtual objects) that are ultimately presented to a user on an output device. Conflict resolution algorithms harmonize conflicts between layers of a collection.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Eric Reifsnider
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Patent number: 11151791Abstract: Images and/or videos have associated therewith information like location and orientation information for the camera used to captured the images/videos. The associated location and orientation (or pose) information facilitates subsequent processing for producing accurate and convincing augmented reality (AR) outputs. In addition, some embodiments associate user-specific information with images or videos for producing customized AR content on a user-to-user basis.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Blair Nelson Ahlquist, Dragomir Rosson
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Patent number: 11120628Abstract: Augmented reality systems and methods are disclosed which provide for representing imperceptible aspects of telecommunications networks as visual, auditory, tactile, or audiovisual stimuli. In some embodiments, the representation is a type of augmented reality from the perspective of a user on the ground, such as a technician deployed in the field.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 10957110Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for providing augmented realities including trails or paths for navigating a real world space. Methods, devices, and systems are also disclosed for providing augmented realities for other forms of navigation guidance or tracking assistance.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Dragomir Rosson
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Patent number: 10916066Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating, modifying, and updating virtual models based on user instructions and a user's relationship with surroundings.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 10796477Abstract: A camera's field of view is determined using image data and motion sensor data. Accurate augmented reality representations are provided based on the determined field of view in an absence of a priori knowledge of the camera's field of view.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Eric Reifsnider
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Patent number: 10726614Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed which provide modification, editing, or extension of augmented reality and virtual reality representations of real world spaces using elevation information obtained from image processing of real world images.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Roger Ray Skidmore, Eric Reifsnider
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Patent number: 10255726Abstract: Augmented reality systems and methods are disclosed which provide for representing imperceptible aspects of telecommunications networks as visual, auditory, tactile, or audiovisual stimuli. In some embodiments, the representation is a type of augmented reality from the perspective of a user on the ground, such as a technician deployed in the field.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: EDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore
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Patent number: 9836888Abstract: Augmented reality systems and methods are disclosed which provide for representing imperceptible aspects of telecommunications networks as visual, auditory, tactile, or audiovisual stimuli. In some embodiments, the representation is a type of augmented reality from the perspective of a user on the ground, such as a technician deployed in the field.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: EDX Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Roger Ray Skidmore