Patents by Inventor Andrew R. McHugh

Andrew R. McHugh 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: 20240105084
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling presentation on a foldable display of an electronic device is provided. A foldable electronic device comprises a foldable housing including a hinge structure, a first housing structure and a second housing structure foldable and unfoldable with respect to the first housing structure about the hinge structure. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory to store instructions that cause the processor to receive a first user input to select an application program; detect a change from a folded state to an unfolded state; determine whether the selected application program has user interface size restrictions; and in the unfolded state, display a user interface of the selected application on at least a portion of the foldable display, based in part on the screen size restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Duncan Knarr, Andrew R. McHugh, Seokhyun Yoon
  • Patent number: 11711332
    Abstract: A method for dynamic notification management at a head mounted display (HMD) includes presenting, at the HMD, an augmented reality display, receiving, at a processor controlling the HMD, a notification from an application for display at the HMD, receiving, at the processor at a first time, first sensor data from one or more of a camera or a microphone, determining, based on the first sensor data, a first value of one or more factors associated with a probability that a user of the HMD is currently in a real-world conversation, determining an importance value of the received notification at the first time, and determining whether to display the notification from the application based on a comparison of the first value of the one or more factors associated relative to the importance value of the received notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R McHugh
  • Publication number: 20220385617
    Abstract: A method for dynamic notification management at a head mounted display (HMD) includes presenting, at the HMD, an augmented reality display, receiving, at a processor controlling the HMD, a notification from an application for display at the HMD, receiving, at the processor at a first time, first sensor data from one or more of a camera or a microphone, determining, based on the first sensor data, a first value of one or more factors associated with a probability that a user of the HMD is currently in a real-world conversation, determining an importance value of the received notification at the first time, and determining whether to display the notification from the application based on a comparison of the first value of the one or more factors associated relative to the importance value of the received notification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R McHugh
  • Publication number: 20220358857
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling presentation on a foldable display of an electronic device is provided. A foldable electronic device comprises a foldable housing including a hinge structure, a first housing structure and a second housing structure foldable and unfoldable with respect to the first housing structure about the hinge structure. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory to store instructions that cause the processor to receive a first user input to select an application program; detect a change from a folded state to an unfolded state; determine whether the selected application program has user interface size restrictions; and in the unfolded state, display a user interface of the selected application on at least a portion of the foldable display, based in part on the screen size restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Duncan Knarr, Andrew R. McHugh, Seokhyun Yoon
  • Patent number: 11481965
    Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) device supporting an AR is provided. The AR device includes a display, a communication circuit, at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the communication circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to establish a connection with a user device storing a contact application and a message application, through the communication circuit, detect that the message application is executed, and display a first graphic user interface (GUI) and at least one avatar, which is disposed at a location adjacent to the first GUI and corresponds to at least one contact associated with the contact application or the message application, through the display in the AR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephanie Kim Ahn, Aaron Samuel Faucher, Andrew R McHugh, Edgar Charles Evangelista, Jaehyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11475652
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method comprising determining a spatial relationship between an augmented reality (AR) device and a camera-equipped device. The AR device is worn by a user. The camera-equipped device is positioned within proximity of the user. The method further comprises determining a position of the user relative to a field of view of the camera-equipped device, and providing a representation of the user for display. The representation automatically switches between a real image of the user and a virtual avatar of the user based on the position of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Edgar C. Evangelista, Aaron S. Faucher, Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R McHugh
  • Patent number: 11398168
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling presentation on a foldable display of an electronic device is provided. A foldable electronic device comprises a foldable housing including a hinge structure, a first housing structure and a second housing structure foldable and unfoldable with respect to the first housing structure about the hinge structure. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory to store instructions that cause the processor to receive a first user input to select an application program; detect a change from a folded state to an unfolded state; determine whether the selected application program has user interface size restrictions; and in the unfolded state, display a user interface of the selected application on at least a portion of the foldable display, based in part on the screen size restriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Duncan Knarr, Andrew R McHugh, Seokhyun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20220229535
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes rendering a first sequence of image frames of an extended reality (XR) video call on touchscreen displays of an electronic device, wherein the first sequence of images portrays a shared XR space, and wherein the XR video call is between a first user of the electronic device and one or more second users, receiving gesture inputs associated with manipulating parameters of the XR space during the XR video call via the touchscreen displays, determining transformations within the XR space responsive to the gesture inputs, wherein the determination is based on a gesture type associated with each of the gesture inputs, and rendering a second sequence of image frames of the XR video call on the touchscreen displays, wherein the second sequence of images portrays the transformations to the XR space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Edgar Charles Evangelista, Aaron Samuel Faucher, Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R. McHugh
  • Publication number: 20220230399
    Abstract: Extended reality interactions include capturing, with a first device, video of a first user and conveying same to a second, heterogeneous device. A 3D mesh is received by the first device from the second device for rendering an extended reality environment, which is simultaneously displayed on the second device. Video of a second user and pose transforms for compositing the video of the second user in the extended reality environment displayed on the first device is received. A view perspective of the video of the second user composited in the extended reality environment is based on the pose transforms. Input to the first device changes the view perspective. View perspective data is conveyed from the first device to the second device that causes a corresponding change in view perspective of the video of the first user composited in the extended reality environment simultaneously displayed on the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Edgar Charles Evangelista, Aaron Faucher, Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R McHugh
  • Publication number: 20220005215
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method comprising determining a spatial relationship between an augmented reality (AR) device and a camera-equipped device. The AR device is worn by a user. The camera-equipped device is positioned within proximity of the user. The method comprises determining, based on the spatial relationship, minimum and maximum boundaries of a user volume encompassing a head and one or more extremities of the user. The minimum and maximum boundaries represent a reduced depth range that is narrower than a full depth range of a camera frustum of the camera-equipped device. The method further comprises encoding, based on the minimum and maximum boundaries, a depth image frame captured via the camera-equipped device, and transmitting the encoded depth image frame over a remote network connection. A reconstructed 3D image based in part on the encoded depth image frame is rendered by a different AR device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Edgar C. Evangelista, Aaron S. Faucher, Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R. McHugh
  • Publication number: 20210407215
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method comprising determining a spatial relationship between an augmented reality (AR) device and a camera-equipped device. The AR device is worn by a user. The camera-equipped device is positioned within proximity of the user. The method further comprises determining a position of the user relative to a field of view of the camera-equipped device, and providing a representation of the user for display. The representation automatically switches between a real image of the user and a virtual avatar of the user based on the position of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Edgar C. Evangelista, Aaron S. Faucher, Jaehyun Kim, Andrew R. McHugh
  • Patent number: 11164380
    Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) device is provided. The HMD has a display panel, a depth or distance sensor to measure distances between the HMD and a real object. The HMD device sets a close transition boundary distance (CTBD) between the HMD and a close transition boundary (CTB). A far transition boundary distance (FTBD) is set between the HMD and a far transition boundary (FTB). The CTBD is less than the FTBD. As a real object that has associated near and far virtual content moves nearer to the HMD device and crosses the CTB, the virtual content transitions to near virtual content for viewing on the HMD. As the real object moves away from the HMD and crosses the FTB, the virtual content transitions to the far virtual content for viewing on the HMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew R. McHugh, Duncan Knarr
  • Publication number: 20210319617
    Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) device supporting an AR is provided. The AR device includes a display, a communication circuit, at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the communication circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to establish a connection with a user device storing a contact application and a message application, through the communication circuit, detect that the message application is executed, and display a first graphic user interface (GUI) and at least one avatar, which is disposed at a location adjacent to the first GUI and corresponds to at least one contact associated with the contact application or the message application, through the display in the AR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Stephanie Kim AHN, Aaron Samuel FAUCHER, Andrew R. MCHUGH, Edgar Charles EVANGELISTA, Jaehyun KIM
  • Patent number: 11055923
    Abstract: According to one implementation, a head mounted display (HMD) device comprises a motion detector, a display, and a processor coupled to the motion detector and the display. A memory is also coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores executable instructions that cause the processor to define an available range for a motion and output a graphic user interface for the available range on the display. An input based upon a motion of the HMD device detected by the inertial motion unit, within the available range is received. One of the HMD device or an external device may then be controlled in response to the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Priyanka Sharma, Andrew R McHugh
  • Publication number: 20200320906
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling presentation on a foldable display of an electronic device is provided. A foldable electronic device comprises a foldable housing including a hinge structure, a first housing structure and a second housing structure foldable and unfoldable with respect to the first housing structure about the hinge structure. The electronic device includes a processor and a memory to store instructions that cause the processor to receive a first user input to select an application program; detect a change from a folded state to an unfolded state; determine whether the selected application program has user interface size restrictions; and in the unfolded state, display a user interface of the selected application on at least a portion of the foldable display, based in part on the screen size restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Duncan Knarr, Andrew R. McHugh, Seokhyun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200202629
    Abstract: According to one implementation, a head mounted display (HMD) device comprises a motion detector, a display, and a processor coupled to the motion detector and the display. A memory is also coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores executable instructions that cause the processor to define an available range for a motion and output a graphic user interface for the available range on the display. An input based upon a motion of the HMD device detected by the inertial motion unit, within the available range is received. One of the HMD device or an external device may then be controlled in response to the input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Priyanka Sharma, Andrew R McHugh
  • Publication number: 20190172262
    Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) device is provided. The HMD has a display panel, a depth or distance sensor to measure distances between the HMD and a real object. The HMD device sets a close transition boundary distance (CTBD) between the HMD and a close transition boundary (CTB). A far transition boundary distance (FTBD) is set between the HMD and a far transition boundary (FTB). The CTBD is less than the FTBD. As a real object that has associated near and far virtual content moves nearer to the HMD device and crosses the CTB, the virtual content transitions to near virtual content for viewing on the HMD. As the real object moves away from the HMD and crosses the FTB, the virtual content transitions to the far virtual content for viewing on the HMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew R. McHugh, Duncan Knarr