Patents Examined by David N. Werner
  • Methods and systems for displaying video streams
    Patent number: 10452921
    Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for displaying live and recorded video from a remote camera. In one aspect, a method includes: (1) displaying a portion of a recorded video feed from the video camera, a live video affordance, and an event history affordance; (2) in response to a selection of the live video affordance: (a) requesting and displaying a live video feed; (b) continuing to display the event history affordance; and (c) ceasing to display the live video affordance; (3) in response to receiving a user selection of the event history affordance: displaying a plurality of detected events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Jason N. Laska, Greg R. Nelson, Greg Duffy
  • Systems and methods for using multiple frames to adjust local and global motion in an image
    Patent number: 10404996
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mitigating image noise. Portion motion vectors are identified for a plurality of portions of a first frame relating to a setting, the portion motion vectors indicating motion from the first frame to a second frame. A global motion vector is determined that indicates global motion spanning the first frame to the second frame. A determination is made that a first portion of the plurality of portions has a portion motion vector that is consistent with the global motion vector. Motion compensation is performed on the first frame and the second frame to align the second frame with first frame at the first portion that is consistent with the global motion vector to generate an output image that is based on both of the two frames. An inconsistent second portion of one of the frames is incorporated into the output image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventor: Samson Huang
  • Predictive image coding and decoding using two reference pictures
    Patent number: 10390041
    Abstract: An image coding method includes: determining a first temporal distance between a current picture to be coded and a first reference picture; determining a second temporal distance between the first reference picture and a second reference picture; judging whether or not the first temporal distance and the second temporal distance satisfy a predetermined condition, and calculating a first weight for the first reference picture and a second weight for the second reference picture based on a result of the judgment; and generating a predictive image for the current block by adding a first block included in the first reference picture and a second block included in the second reference picture, the first block being weighted by the first weight, and the second block being weighted by the second weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: SUN PATENT TRUST
    Inventors: Toshiyasu Sugio, Takahiro Nishi, Youji Shibahara, Kyoko Tanikawa, Hisao Sasai, Toru Matsunobu, Kengo Terada
  • Method and system for panoramic 3D video capture and display
    Patent number: 10390007
    Abstract: Panoramic three-dimensional (3D) imaging systems for capturing stereoscopic video images and presenting 3D video images to a viewer based on the captured stereoscopic video images are disclosed. In some embodiments, the described systems use a proposed parallax vector to encode captured stereoscopic video images in real-time when the raw video images are being captured. During panoramic video playback, the computed parallax vectors are used to reproduce stereoscopic video images based on the angle of view of an audience relative to a display screen before outputting the stereoscopic video images to the left and right eyes of the audience to create the realistic 3D experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Zhihao Chen
  • Method and decoder for decoding a video bitstream using information in an SEI message
    Patent number: 10382809
    Abstract: An electronic device for sending a message is described. The electronic device includes a processor and instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The electronic device determines whether to include a common decoding unit CPB removal delay parameter in a picture timing Supplemental Enhancement Information (SEI) message. The electronic device also generates either a common decoding unit CPB removal delay parameter or a separate decoding unit CPB removal delay parameter for each decoding unit in the access unit. The electronic device also sends the picture timing SET message with the common decoding unit CPB removal delay parameter or the decoding unit CPB removal delay parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Sachin G. Deshpande
  • Method and scanner for touch free determination of a position and 3-dimensional shape of products on a running surface
    Patent number: 10365086
    Abstract: Line scanning of a radiated and defined strip pattern (2) facilitates determining a position of an edge of each strip (5) by taking images of the line pattern (2) from a different viewing angle and determining an elevation profile along an image line (3) therefrom and by concatenating determining the 3-D elevation profile over a surface (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Gerhard Schubert GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Schinner, Abdelmalek Nasraoui
  • Device, method and system to provide accommodation during a stereoscopic display
    Patent number: 10353219
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for determining a level of accommodation to be provided by an eye-mountable device (EMD) for a user viewing a 3D stereoscopic display. In one embodiment, the EMD in disposed in or on an eye of the user, and an angle of vergence between the user's eyes is detected. Based on the angle of vergence, the EMD provides a level of accommodation that results in the user having a blurred viewing of an object in the stereoscopic display. The blur induces the user to change the accommodation provided by the eye on which, or in which, the EMD is disposed. Inducing the user to perform such a change in the eye's accommodation more closely approximates what the user would do when viewing real world physical objects. This tends to result in a better viewing experience by the user. In another embodiment, the angle of vergence is detected based on exposure of the EMD to a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Blake Hannaford, Brian Otis
  • Image processing apparatus and image processing method for generating synthetic image and changing synthetic image
    Patent number: 10328866
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus for processing an image according to one embodiment includes a generating unit, a display control unit, and a change receiving unit. The display control unit generates a synthetic image providing a view of a vehicle from a virtual viewpoint, based on a plurality of onboard camera images. The display control unit displays the generated synthetic image on a display unit. The change receiving unit receives a change in the relative positional relation between an image region that is based on one of the camera images and image regions that are based on the other camera images in the synthetic image. The generating unit generates a synthetic image, based on a changed positional relation every time a change in the positional relation is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: FUJITSU TEN LIMITED
    Inventors: Kenta Shimizu, Masahiro Yamada, Yasuyoshi Sawada, Takumi Hayashida, Azusa Matsuoka, Naoyuki Okada, Minoru Fujioka, Yuka Shidochi, Toshinori Esaka
  • Truncated square pyramid geometry and frame packing structure for representing virtual reality video content
    Patent number: 10319071
    Abstract: Techniques and systems are described for mapping 360-degree video data to a truncated square pyramid shape. A 360-degree video frame can include 360-degrees' worth of pixel data, and thus be spherical in shape. By mapping the spherical video data to the planes provided by a truncated square pyramid, the total size of the 360-degree video frame can be reduced. The planes of the truncated square pyramid can be oriented such that the base of the truncated square pyramid represents a front view and the top of the truncated square pyramid represents a back view. In this way, the front view can be captured at full resolution, the back view can be captured at reduced resolution, and the left, right, up, and bottom views can be captured at decreasing resolutions. Frame packing structures can also be defined for 360-degree video data that has been mapped to a truncated square pyramid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Geert Van der Auwera, Muhammed Coban, Marta Karczewicz
  • Method of texture merging candidate derivation in 3D video coding
    Patent number: 10306225
    Abstract: A method of depth map coding for a three-dimensional video coding system incorporating consistent texture merging candidate is disclosed. According to the first embodiment, the current depth block will only inherit the motion information of the collocated texture block if one reference depth picture has the same POC (picture order count) and ViewId (view identifier) as the reference texture picture of the collocated texture block. In another embodiment, the encoder assigns the same total number of reference pictures for both the depth component and the collocated texture component for each reference list. Furthermore, the POC (picture order count) and the ViewId (view identifier) for both the depth image unit and the texture image unit are assigned to be the same for each reference list and for each reference picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: HFI INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Jicheng An
  • Visual search methods and systems
    Patent number: 10303988
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present technology involve automated capture of several image frames (e.g., simultaneously in a single exposure, or in a burst of exposures), and application of a data-extraction process (e.g., watermark decoding) to each such image. Other aspects of the technology involve capturing a single scene at two different resolutions, and submitting imagery at both resolutions for watermark decoding. Still other aspects of the technology involve increasing the signal-to-noise ratio of a watermark signal by subtracting one image from another. Yet other aspects of the technology involve receiving focus distance data from a camera, and employing such data in extracting information from camera imagery. Smartphone camera APIs can be employed to simplify implementation of such methods. A great number of features and arrangements are also detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Digimarc Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M. Long, Geoffrey B. Rhoads
  • Device and method for fast block-matching motion estimation in video encoders
    Patent number: 10306260
    Abstract: A solution is provided to estimate motion vectors of a video. A multistage motion vector prediction engine is configured to estimate multiple best block-matching motion vectors for each block in each video frame of the video. For each stage of the motion vector estimation for a block of a video frame, the prediction engine selects a test vector form a predictor set of test vectors, computes a rate-distortion optimization (RDO) based metric for the selected test vector, and selects a subset of test vectors as individual best matched motion vectors based on the RDO based metric. The selected individual best matched motion vectors are compared and a total best matched motion vector is selected based on the comparison. The prediction engine selects iteratively applies one or more global matching criteria to the selected best matched motion vector to select a best matched motion vector for the block of pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: FASTVDO LLC
    Inventors: Alexandros Tourapis, Hye-Yeon Cheong, Pankaj Topiwala
  • Enhanced multiple transforms for prediction residual
    Patent number: 10306229
    Abstract: Example techniques are described to determine transforms to be used during video encoding and video decoding. A video encoder and a video decoder may select transform subsets that each identify one or more candidate transforms. The video encoder and the video decoder may determine transforms from the selected transform subsets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Xin Zhao, Sungwon Lee, Jianle Chen, Li Zhang, Xiang Li, Ying Chen, Marta Karczewicz, Hongbin Liu
  • P frame-based multi-hypothesis motion compensation method
    Patent number: 10298950
    Abstract: A P frame-based multi-hypothesis motion compensation method includes: taking an encoded image block adjacent to a current image block as a reference image block and obtaining a first motion vector of the current image block by using a motion vector of the reference image block, the first motion vector pointing to a first prediction block; taking the first motion vector as a reference value and performing joint motion estimation on the current image block to obtain a second motion vector of the current image block, the second motion vector pointing to a second prediction block; and performing weighted averaging on the first prediction block and the second prediction block to obtain a final prediction block of the current image block. The method increases the accuracy of the obtained prediction block of the current image block without increasing the code rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: PEKING UNIVERSITY SHENZHEN GRADUATE SCHOOL
    Inventors: Ronggang Wang, Lei Chen, Zhenyu Wang, Siwei Ma, Wen Gao, Tiejun Huang, Wenmin Wang, Shengfu Dong
  • Smart home security device
    Patent number: 10288277
    Abstract: A smart home security device includes a security device, which is provided, in the interior thereof, with multiple modules connected with a main control board. The main control board allows an insertion trough provided in the security device to be used in combination with a corresponding expansion module in order to acquire detection signals concerning a body temperature of a target body and temperature and humidity in a manner of interference-reduced manner with accuracy and signal transmission speed increased. An infrared control module provided in the security device is operable to drive a related electrical appliance to have a family member well taken care of for smart home caring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: Kaipo Chen
  • Vehicle vision system with video compression
    Patent number: 10286855
    Abstract: A multi-camera vision system of a vehicle includes at least four cameras disposed at a vehicle and having respective fields of view exterior of the vehicle. Each of the cameras is operable to capture image data representative of the respective field of view. Captured image data is compressed at the respective camera and the compressed image data is communicated to a control unit. The control unit includes an image processor operable to process image data. The image processor processes image data frame by frame using an indirect context model and without time wise dependency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Goerg Pflug
  • Sensor to characterize the behavior of a visitor or a notable event
    Patent number: 10289917
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first detection device, a second detection device and a processing circuit. The first detection device may be configured to generate a first signal in response to a first type of input. The second detection device may be configured to generate a second signal in response to a second type of input. The processing circuit may be configured to (i) determine whether the first signal is a known type of signal, (ii) determine whether the second signal is a known type of signal and (iii) generate a warning signal in response to the first signal and the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: KUNA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sai-Wai Fu, Haomiao Huang, Harold G. Sampson
  • Apparatus and method for reproducing 3D image
    Patent number: 10284840
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for reproducing a three-dimensional (3D) image. A 3D image reproduction apparatus may include an image selector configured to select a left-eye image and a right-eye image based on a broadcast standard of a broadcast stream, and an image outputter configured to output the 3D image by synthesizing and output the left-eye image and the right-eye image in a 3D image format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Hidea Solutions Co., Ltd., Kookmin University Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Joo Young Lee, Sung Hoon Kim, Se Yoon Jeong, Jin Soo Choi, Jin Woong Kim, Suk Jin Hong, Jin Suk Kwak, Dong Wook Kang, Kyeong Hoon Jung
  • Method and apparatus for encoding motion information and method and apparatus for decoding same
    Patent number: 10264276
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for encoding and decoding motion information. The method of encoding motion information includes: obtaining a motion information candidate by using motion information of prediction units that are temporally or spatially related to a current prediction unit; adding, when the number of motion information included in the motion information candidate is smaller than a predetermined number n, alternative motion information to the motion information candidate so that the number of motion information included in the motion information candidate reaches the predetermined number n; determining motion information with respect to the current prediction unit from among the n motion information candidates; and encoding index information indicating the determined motion information as motion information of the current prediction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tammy Lee, Jianle Chen
  • Method and system for medical tracking using a plurality of camera positions
    Patent number: 10231787
    Abstract: A method for tracking trackable objects using a medical tracking device, the tracking device being a camera or an EM transmitter, during a medical workflow comprising a plurality of workflow steps, wherein each trackable object has at least one marker and the method comprises the steps of: —acquiring a set of camera positions, wherein each tracking device position is associated with at least one workflow step; —identifying a workflow; —sequentially and automatically moving the tracking device to the camera positions associated with the workflow steps; and—performing a tracking step only when the tracking device is in a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Brainlab AG
    Inventors: Robert Schmidt, Johannes Manus, Fritz Vollmer