Patents Examined by Yi Wang
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Patent number: 11657544Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a processor configured to: if a part of a designated wiring or a designated component is arranged in an invisible wiring layer of a printed wiring board other than a currently visible wiring layer of the printed wiring board when superimposing and displaying, on a captured image of the printed wiring board, information related to the component or wiring which has been designated from among plural components and plural wirings arranged on the printed wiring board, display information related to the part of the designated wiring or the designated component on the currently visible wiring layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventor: Hideyuki Tomokane
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Patent number: 11650721Abstract: Disclosed herein are clutch and boom features that can enable the manipulation of user interface elements when using a touch-sensitive component to build or otherwise design a graphical display, such as a website, video game, magazine layout, etc. Upon touching user interface element to be manipulated, the user interface element can be targeted for manipulation. In response to a clutch user interface element being engaged, the targeted user interface element can be enabled for manipulation (e.g., colored, rotated, moved, etc.) by the user, while the non-targeted user elements are protected from manipulation. Boom is an example of manipulation functionality provided by some embodiments, which can be configured to move the targeted user interface element a precise amount (e.g., pixel-by-pixel).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Newman Infinite, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Allan Newman
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Patent number: 11625781Abstract: A method may include receiving image data representative of cash acquired via one or more image sensors, identifying a first currency depicted in the cash based on a plurality of images associated with a plurality of currencies, and determining a currency conversion rate between the first currency and a second currency. The method may also include generating a visualization representative of a currency value of the cash in the second currency based on the currency conversion rate and overlaying the visualization on the image data.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Carlos JP Chavez, David Jason Anderson James, Rachel Elizabeth Csabi, Quian Jones, Andrea Marie Richardson
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Patent number: 11622096Abstract: An object feature visualization system is disclosed. The system may include a computing device that generates video-mapped images to project onto physical objects. The video-mapped images may include features to be projected onto the objects. The projection of a video-mapped image onto the physical object allows for the visualization of the feature on the object. In some examples, the computing device receives a feature selection for a particular object, and generates a video-mapped image with the selected feature to provide to a projector to project the video-mapped image onto the physical object. In some examples, a user is able to select one or more features for one or more objects of a room display via a user interface. The system then projects video-mapped images with the selected features onto the physical objects. The system may allow a user to save feature selections, and to purchase or request additional information about objects with selected features.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Adam I. Sandow
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Patent number: 11599971Abstract: An image processing device includes a rotation processor, a parallax image generator, and a rotation controller. The rotation processor makes rotation processing including rotating first left and right images in a stereo image, to generate second left and right images. The parallax image generator calculates corresponding left and right image points in the second left and right images, to generate a parallax image. The rotation controller obtains a coordinate point to calculate an amount of angular change in a rotation angle in the rotation processing. The coordinate point indicates relation of a first positional difference in a horizontal direction and a second positional difference in a vertical direction, between first and second positions. The first and second positions are respective positions of the left and right image points in the second left and right images.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventor: Akitaka Oko
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Patent number: 11587494Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a display direction of an electronic device. A method operating the electronic device includes displaying content on a screen of the electronic device, determining a display direction of content on the basis of a user profile upon detecting a tilt change of the electronic device by using a sensor, and displaying the content on the screen depending on the determined display direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Filip Skurniak
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Patent number: 11580619Abstract: A compositor receives, from each of a plurality of originating devices, compressed and/or encrypted image data portions of a frame of image data, together with portion metadata for each of the compressed and/or encrypted image data portions. Frame metadata for the frame of image data. The compositor then composites the image data portions without decompressing and/or decrypting them, based on the portion and frame metadata, by generating composited frame metadata for the composited image frame and amending the portion metadata for each of the compressed and/or encrypted image data portions to indicate a location of the compressed and/or encrypted image data portions in the composited image frame. The compressed and/or encrypted image data portions, the composited frame metadata and the amended portion metadata are then transmitted by the compositor to a display control device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: DISPLAYLINK (UK) LIMITEDInventors: David Hargreaves, David Dunn, Douglas Morse
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Patent number: 11574573Abstract: A high-resolution display system is provided. A display system with high display quality is provided. The display system includes a processing unit and a display unit. A first image signal is supplied to the processing unit. The processing unit has a function of generating a second image signal by using the first image signal. The processing unit has a function of generating a correction signal. The display unit includes a pixel. The pixel includes a display element and a memory circuit. The second image signal and the correction signal are supplied to the pixel. The memory circuit has a function of retaining the correction signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Koji Kusunoki, Susumu Kawashima, Kouhei Toyotaka
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Patent number: 11568619Abstract: A three-dimensional shape data editing device including a processor configured to, with regard to an object represented by a first three-dimensional shape configured using multiple forming surfaces of at least one of flat surfaces and curved surfaces, a second three-dimensional shape in which the object is configured using multiple three-dimensional elements, and a third three-dimensional shape that is converted from the second three-dimensional shape such that the object is represented by the multiple forming surfaces, specify edge forming surfaces that correspond to edges of the object extracted from the first three-dimensional shape, with respect to the third three-dimensional shape, and configure the edge forming surfaces in the third three-dimensional shape such that shapes of the edges of the object represented by the first three-dimensional shape are reproduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventor: Tomonari Takahashi
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Patent number: 11556170Abstract: An interaction method implemented by a terminal apparatus includes: obtaining an interface underlayer of a space that has direction information and distance information; establishing a mapping relationship between an external device and an identification corresponding to the external device marked on the interface underlayer, the identification indicating a physical location of the external device; receiving, from the external device, property information of the external device; obtaining an image of a real scene in the space; determining that a target object is depicted in the image of the real scene; determining target presentation information of the target object according to the property information of the external device; and displaying the image of the real scene together with the target presentation information, the target presentation information being added to the image as an augmented reality (AR) mark at an image location corresponding to the target object.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: NORTHWEST INSTRUMENT INC.Inventors: Xin Shi, David Xing
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Patent number: 11557156Abstract: Disclosed herein is a product inspection apparatus that may include an electronic device having a visual inspection software application. The visual inspection software application may activate a camera of the electronic device to capture images of a product, such as a vehicle. A display screen of the electronic device may present product images. The product images may be digitally processed, and augmented by the addition of computer-generated images associated with a status of inspection of each element of the vehicle in the product images. Each computer-generated image may include a graphical indicator associated with the status of inspection of a particular element. Each computer-generated image may be projected on top of a real world image of the particular element presented on the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Michal Knas, Jiby John, Damon DePaolo, Payton Shubrick
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Patent number: 11557201Abstract: An apparatus for assisting driving of a host vehicle based on augmented reality and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus for assisting driving of a host vehicle based on augmented reality includes an image sensor configured to capture an image of surroundings of the host vehicle, and a controller communicatively connected to the image sensor. The controller is configured to transmit the captured image to a cloud server through a wireless communicator, determine whether information about the captured image is lost due to the other vehicle neighboring the host vehicle, receive a panoramic image of a corresponding location from the cloud server through the wireless communicator if the information of the captured image is lost, process the received panoramic image in combination with the image, the information of which is lost, so as to generate an augmented-reality image, and perform autonomous driving according to the augmented-reality image or display the augmented-reality image on a display.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: HL KLEMOVE CORP.Inventor: Byung-Joo Kim
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Patent number: 11551645Abstract: A live streaming system 10 identifies, with regard to a plurality of users each wearing an HMD 100 to watch same content, types of emotions that the plurality of users are experiencing based on information associated with the plurality of users, the information being detected by a predetermined apparatus. The live streaming system 10 generates, as an image to be displayed on the HMD 100 of a certain user of the plurality of users, an image including the content and at least one of a plurality of avatars corresponding to the plurality of users. The live streaming system 10 changes display appearances of the plurality of avatars depending on the types of emotions that the plurality of users are experiencing.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Takashi Imamura, Masashi Nakata
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Patent number: 11551637Abstract: An electronic device comprises a plurality of display devices, a designation unit that designates one of a plurality of predetermined color balances for which adjustment values of the plurality of display devices are set in advance, and an adjustment unit that adjusts color balances of the plurality of display devices. The adjustment unit performs a first adjustment for adjusting the color balances of the plurality of display devices using adjustment values of the color balance designated by the designation unit, and a second adjustment for adjusting the color balances of the plurality of display devices that have undergone the first adjustment, wherein resolution of the second adjustment is higher than resolution of the first adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Atsushi Ichihara, Tomoyuki Shiozaki
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Patent number: 11538200Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that enable improved display of virtual content in computer generated reality (CGR) environments. In some implementations, the virtual content includes a reminder associated with a user and the user's physical environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Pushkar Gupta, Sakshyam Dahal, Hrushikesh N. Kulkarni, Chetna S. Gote
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Patent number: 11538212Abstract: A method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable record medium for expressing an emotion in a conversation message using a gesture are provided. A message expression method may include: receiving a message that is entered in a message input area of a chatroom; obtaining animation information based on an input applied to the message in the message input area; modifying the message based on the animation information; and displaying the modified message in a chat view area of the chatroom in response to receiving a message send request.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: LINE Plus CornorationInventors: Se Hyun Ko, Soyeon Han, Keon Hong Lee
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Patent number: 11501411Abstract: The disclosure provides an animation configuration method and a display device. The display device includes: a screen; a rotating component for driving the screen to rotate; and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a command for rotating the screen from a user, control the rotating component to drive the screen to rotate, monitor component rotation information of the rotating component, and configure a rotation animation based on the component rotation information.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: HISENSE VISUAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yazhou Meng, Chenglong Liu
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Patent number: 11497238Abstract: A method for identifying and removing tissue from a food product that includes generating a three-dimensional model of a food product using a scanner and mapping the three-dimensional model onto the food product. The method also includes scanning the food product such that cross-sectional scanning images are generated based on the model, and, for each cross-sectional scanning image, determining a maximum thickness of the model and identifying a corresponding estimated tissue point, by using an identification method based on suitable characteristics of the food product model. The method includes fitting a curve to the estimated tissue points and generating a cut path based on the fitted curve, wherein the cut path defines an area of unwanted tissue that includes the estimated tissue points. The method further includes cutting the food product along the cut path, thereby, removing the area of unwanted tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: MP EQUIPMENT, LLCInventor: Ernest Merrill
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Patent number: 11494153Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the generation of augmented reality (AR) content that provides a shared AR experience involving multiple users. Shared AR experiences can improve the communication and collaboration between multiple simultaneous users. According to an embodiment, AR content is generated for a first user in a shared AR experience. The AR content includes at least one of a render of a model, a virtual representation of a second user in the shared AR experience, a virtual representation of a user interaction in the shared AR experience, and spatial audio content. Modifications to a shared AR experience are also provided. These modifications may be initiated based on instructions from one user and be reflected in the AR content generated for multiple users.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: SHOPIFY INC.Inventors: Juho Mikko Haapoja, Byron Leonel Delgado, Stephan Leroux, Daniel Beauchamp
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Patent number: 11482190Abstract: A configuration enables control of an image displayed on the display unit provided on the outer side of the transportation apparatus, such as a bus, resulting in increasing the degree of user attention and obtaining higher advertising effects. A display unit provided on an outer side of a transportation apparatus such as a bus; and an image control unit configured to execute control of a display image on the display unit, are included, and the image control unit executes control to change the display image on the display unit depending on a traveling state of the transportation apparatus. For example, the display image is varied depending on the states of whether the transportation apparatus is accelerating, decelerating, or constant speed traveling. Alternatively, an AR image using a real object near the transportation apparatus is generated for display.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Arinobu Ueda, Yasuyuki Kato, Daisuke Ishii