Patents by Inventor Alfredo Ayala
Alfredo Ayala 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).
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Publication number: 20240135201Abstract: A system includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a memory storing software code and a machine learning (ML) model trained to predict the next element of a sequence. The software code is executed to receive input data identifying an element of the sequence, determine, using the input data, at least one mood driver(s) of the sequence, and predict, based on input data and the mood driver(s), one or more candidate next element(s) of the sequence using the ML model. The software code further obtains expertise data relating to the sequence, evaluates the candidate next element(s), using the expertise data, the input data, and the mood driver(s), to provide aptness score(s) each corresponding to a respective one candidate next element, and determines, using the aptness score(s) and a respective probability assigned to each of the candidate next element(s) by the ML model, the next element of the sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Brianna Butler, Komath Naveen Kumar, Alfredo Ayala
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Publication number: 20210232735Abstract: A system for performing simulation-based material characterization includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a system memory storing a software code. The hardware processor executes the software code to obtain a result of a physical test performed on a material, selects a parameterized model of the material based on the obtained result, and performs a simulation of the physical test using the parameterized model to generate a simulated result. The hardware processor further executes the software code to compare the simulated result with the obtained result of the physical test on the material, and adjusts one or more parameter value(s) of the parameterized model, based on the comparison, to improve the simulated result, and predict, after adjusting the parameter value(s), one or more characteristics of the material based on the parameterized model.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Moritz Niklaus Bächer, Gabriela Natalia Venturini, Christian Gabriel Schumacher, Cynthia A. Marinaro, Alfredo Ayala, Lars Espen Knoop, Philip J. Jackson
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Patent number: 10268969Abstract: A process and computer program product to record performance related data for a plurality of entertainment performances having a plurality of audiences. Further, the process and computer program product determine external data that is associated with the plurality of audiences and/or environmental factors corresponding to locations of the plurality of entertainment performances. In addition, the process and computer program product annotate the performance related data with the external data to generate annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product also train an artificial intelligence system based upon the annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product generate, at the artificial intelligence performance instructions to provide a performance. Further, the process and computer program product provide, from the artificial intelligence system to a performance device, the performance instructions to provide a performance.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jon Snoddy, Alfredo Ayala, Daniel Pike, Mike Fusco, Douglas Fidaleo
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Patent number: 9843744Abstract: A process and system capture infrared light that is reflected or emitted from a device to precisely locate the device. The process and system project visible light from a light source toward the device such that the light is precisely targeted at the device. Preferably the visible light passes through an atmosphere containing particulate matter rendering the visible light as a beam that appears to emanate from the device rather than from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ackley, Lanny Smoot, Alfredo Ayala
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Patent number: 9818217Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a system including a hardware processor and a memory storing a three-dimensional (3D) character data having a topology mesh describing a character. The method includes stabilizing the 3D character data by removing a translational motion and a rotational motion from the 3D character data, determining a range of motion of a plurality of points of the topology mesh describing the character, identifying a plurality of poses for generating an animation, where each of the plurality of poses includes a unique configuration of the plurality of points of the topology mesh, and creating an animatronic including a plurality of actuators configured to instantiate the plurality of poses for generating the animation.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jose Rafael Tena, Derek Bradley, Thabo Beeler, Jon Snoddy, Alfredo Ayala, Iain Matthews, Anthony Martin, Scott F. Watson
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Publication number: 20170132827Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a system including a hardware processor and a memory storing a three-dimensional (3D) character data having a topology mesh describing a character. The method includes stabilizing the 3D character data by removing a translational motion and a rotational motion from the 3D character data, determining a range of motion of a plurality of points of the topology mesh describing the character, identifying a plurality of poses for generating an animation, where each of the plurality of poses includes a unique configuration of the plurality of points of the topology mesh, and creating an animatronic including a plurality of actuators configured to instantiate the plurality of poses for generating the animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jose Rafael Tena, Derek Bradley, Thabo Beeler, Jon Snoddy, Alfredo Ayala, lain Matthews, Anthony Martin, Scott F. Watson
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Publication number: 20160303483Abstract: A process and computer program product to record performance related data for a plurality of entertainment performances having a plurality of audiences. Further, the process and computer program product determine external data that is associated with the plurality of audiences and/or environmental factors corresponding to locations of the plurality of entertainment performances. In addition, the process and computer program product annotate the performance related data with the external data to generate annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product also train an artificial intelligence system based upon the annotated performance related data. The process and computer program product generate, at the artificial intelligence performance instructions to provide a performance. Further, the process and computer program product provide, from the artificial intelligence system to a performance device, the performance instructions to provide a performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Jon Snoddy, Alfredo Ayala, Daniel Pike, Mike Fusco, Douglas Fidaleo
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Publication number: 20160201888Abstract: A process and system capture infrared light that is reflected or emitted from a device to precisely locate the device. The process and system project visible light from a light source toward the device such that the light is precisely targeted at the device. Preferably the visible light passes through an atmosphere containing particulate matter rendering the visible light as a beam that appears to emanate from the device rather than from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Ackley, Lanny Smoot, Alfredo Ayala
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Patent number: 7652824Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method and/or system for generating a dynamic image based, at least in part, on attributes associated with one or more individuals.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Alfredo Ayala, David Desmarais, Holger Irmler, Michael Ilardi
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Publication number: 20090136157Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method and/or system for generating a dynamic image based, at least in part, on attributes associated with one or more individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Alfredo Ayala, David Desmarais, Holger Irmler, Michael Ilardi
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Patent number: 7261455Abstract: A system for creating a flickering effect comprising a simulated candle housing, a light communicating channel on the housing, a source of ultraviolet light disposed in the channel, and a simulated flame having ultraviolet material thereon movable back and forth from its vertical axis mounted in the housing, the light focused on the simulated flame simulating a flickering flame.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Gary Schnuckle, Holger Irmler, Alfredo Ayala, Jamie Robertson, Bryan S. Tye
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Patent number: 7159994Abstract: A system for creating a flickering effect comprises a light communicating cable, at least one light receiving cable secured on a rotatable mount rotatable about a horizontal axis, a light diffuser element in communication with the at least one light receiving cable and a rod connected to the diffuser element for causing rotary motion of the light diffuser surface about the horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Gary Schnuckle, Holger Irmler, Alfredo Ayala, Jamie Robertson, Bryan S. Tye
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Publication number: 20060072076Abstract: A method and system of selectively projecting images is disclosed. An illuminated area is created on a projection surface by directing a light source to the projection surface. The illuminated area is detected with a camera. Electrical signals are transmitted from the camera to the projector, the electrical signals being indicative of the position of the illuminated area in relation to the projection surface. Based on the received electrical signals, an image and a second image are projected on the projection surface. The image is projected on the illuminated area of the projection surface. The second image is projected on an area of the projection surface that is not illuminated by the light source. Applications of this method and system include the projection of background and foreground images creating the illusion of an x-ray beam, the projection of a normal image and an overblown image creating the illusion of a magnifying light beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Lanny Smoot, Alfredo Ayala, William McArdle, Arthur Tanaka, Don Kravitz, James Frankenberger, Deborah Kurth, Kenneth Knowles
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Publication number: 20060034079Abstract: A system for creating a flickering effect comprises a light communicating cable, at least one light receiving cable secured on a rotatable mount rotatable about a horizontal axis, a light diffuser element in communication with the at least one light receiving cable and a rod connected to the diffuser element for causing rotary motion of the light diffuser surface about the horizontal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Gary Schnuckle, Holger Irmler, Alfredo Ayala, Jamie Robertson, Bryan Tye
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Publication number: 20060034100Abstract: A system for creating a flickering effect comprising a simulated candle housing, a light communicating channel on the housing, a source of ultraviolet light disposed in the channel, and a simulated flame having ultraviolet material thereon movable back and forth from its vertical axis mounted in the housing, the light focused on the simulated flame simulating a flickering flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Gary Schnuckle, Holger Irmler, Alfredo Ayala, Jamie Robertson, Bryan Tye
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Patent number: 6301044Abstract: A system for producing a visual effect at a surface of apparel worn by a performer including: a latent image projector which projects light comprising polarizer-encoded latent visual information, such as a color and/or an image, enabling the visual effect, the light being projected along a light path onto the apparel and reflected therefrom toward a viewer along the light path; an analyzer positioned so as to impinge upon the light path and be intercepted by the projected light no sooner in the travel of the light along the light path than substantially at the surface of the apparel; and a polarization maintaining reflective material positioned substantially at the surface of the apparel, whereby the polarizer-encoded latent visual information is resolved by the analyzer no earlier than substantially at the surface of apparel worn by the performer, so that the visual effect is perceived by the viewer at the surface of the apparel but not on other surfaces which do not comprise polarization maintaining reflectType: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Huber, Amy Van Gilder, Eric C. Haseltine, Alfredo Ayala