Patents by Inventor Anna Petrovskaya
Anna Petrovskaya 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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Patent number: 11468645Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20210350630Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20210125415Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 10832488Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20200184728Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 10504291Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20190139311Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20190122438Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20190080516Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for acquiring and applying a depth determination of an environment in e.g., various augmented reality applications. A user may passively or actively scan a device (e.g., a tablet device, a mobile phone device, etc.) about the environment acquiring depth data for various regions. The system may integrate these scans into an internal three-dimensional model. This model may then be used in conjunction with subsequent data acquisitions to determine a device's location and orientation within the environment with high fidelity. In some embodiments, these determinations may be accomplished in real-time or near-real-time. Using the high-fidelity orientation and position determination, various augmented reality applications may then be possible using the same device used to acquire the depth data or a new device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20180373320Abstract: Augmented and virtual reality systems are becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, their potential for social interaction is difficult to realize with existing techniques. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate social augmented and virtual reality experiences using, e.g., topologies connecting disparate device types, shared-environments, messaging systems, virtual object placements, etc. Some embodiments employ pose-search systems and methods that provide more granular pose determinations than were previously possible. Such granularity may facilitate functionality that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 10055892Abstract: Some augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications may require that an “activity region” be defined prior to their use. For example, a user performing a video conferencing application or playing a game may need to identify an appropriate space in which they may walk and gesture while wearing a Head Mounted Display without causing injury. This may be particularly important in VR applications where, e.g., the user's vision is completely obscured by the VR display, and/or the user will not see their actual environment as the user moves around. Various embodiments provide systems and methods for anticipating, defining, and applying the active region. In some embodiments, the system may represent real-world obstacles to the user in the user's field of view, e.g., outlining the contour of the problematic object to call the user's attention to the object's presence in the active region.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Eonite Perception Inc.Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak, Anton Geraschenko, Dylan Koenig, Youssri Helmy
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Patent number: 10043319Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Eonite Perception Inc.Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 9972137Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for acquiring and applying a depth determination of an environment in e.g., various augmented reality applications. A user may passively or actively scan a device (e.g., a tablet device, a mobile phone device, etc.) about the environment acquiring depth data for various regions. The system may integrate these scans into an internal three-dimensional model. This model may then be used in conjunction with subsequent data acquisitions to determine a device's location and orientation within the environment with high fidelity. In some embodiments, these determinations may be accomplished in real-time or near-real-time. Using the high-fidelity orientation and position determination, various augmented reality applications may then be possible using the same device used to acquire the depth data or a new device.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Eonite Perception Inc.Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 9916002Abstract: Augmented and virtual reality systems are becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, their potential for social interaction is difficult to realize with existing techniques. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate social augmented and virtual reality experiences using, e.g., topologies connecting disparate device types, shared-environments, messaging systems, virtual object placements, etc. Some embodiments employ pose-search systems and methods that provide more granular pose determinations than were previously possible. Such granularity may facilitate functionality that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Eonite Perception Inc.Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20170352192Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for acquiring and applying a depth determination of an environment in e.g., various augmented reality applications. A user may passively or actively scan a device (e.g., a tablet device, a mobile phone device, etc.) about the environment acquiring depth data for various regions. The system may integrate these scans into an internal three-dimensional model. This model may then be used in conjunction with subsequent data acquisitions to determine a device's location and orientation within the environment with high fidelity. In some embodiments, these determinations may be accomplished in real-time or near-real-time. Using the high-fidelity orientation and position determination, various augmented reality applications may then be possible using the same device used to acquire the depth data or a new device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Patent number: 9754419Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for acquiring and applying a depth determination of an environment in e.g., various augmented reality applications. A user may passively or actively scan a device (e.g., a tablet device, a mobile phone device, etc.) about the environment acquiring depth data for various regions. The system may integrate these scans into an internal three-dimensional model. This model may then be used in conjunction with subsequent data acquisitions to determine a device's location and orientation within the environment with high fidelity. In some embodiments, these determinations may be accomplished in real-time or near-real-time. Using the high-fidelity orientation and position determination, various augmented reality applications may then be possible using the same device used to acquire the depth data or a new device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Eonite Perception Inc.Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20170206712Abstract: While many augmented reality systems provide “see-through” transparent or translucent displays upon which to project virtual objects, many virtual reality systems instead employ opaque, enclosed screens. Indeed, eliminating the user's perception of the real-world may be integral to some successful virtual reality experiences. Thus, head mounted displays designed exclusively for virtual reality experiences may not be easily repurposed to capture significant portions of the augmented reality market. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate the repurposing of a virtual reality device for augmented reality use. Particularly, by anticipating user head motion, embodiments may facilitate scene renderings better aligned with user expectations than naïve renderings generated within the enclosed field of view. In some embodiments, the system may use procedural mapping methods to generate a virtual model of the environment. The system may then use this model to supplement the anticipatory rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20170205892Abstract: Some augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications may require that an “activity region” be defined prior to their use. For example, a user performing a video conferencing application or playing a game may need to identify an appropriate space in which they may walk and gesture while wearing a Head Mounted Display without causing injury. This may be particularly important in VR applications where, e.g., the user's vision is completely obscured by the VR display, and/or the user will not see their actual environment as the user moves around. Various embodiments provide systems and methods for anticipating, defining, and applying the active region. In some embodiments, the system may represent real-world obstacles to the user in the user's field of view, e.g., outlining the contour of the problematic object to call the user's attention to the object's presence in the active region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak, Anton Geraschenko, Dylan Koenig, Youssri Helmy
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Publication number: 20160253844Abstract: Augmented and virtual reality systems are becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, their potential for social interaction is difficult to realize with existing techniques. Various of the disclosed embodiments facilitate social augmented and virtual reality experiences using, e.g., topologies connecting disparate device types, shared-environments, messaging systems, virtual object placements, etc. Some embodiments employ pose-search systems and methods that provide more granular pose determinations than were previously possible. Such granularity may facilitate functionality that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak
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Publication number: 20160148433Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for acquiring and applying a depth determination of an environment in e.g., various augmented reality applications. A user may passively or actively scan a device (e.g., a tablet device, a mobile phone device, etc.) about the environment acquiring depth data for various regions. The system may integrate these scans into an internal three-dimensional model. This model may then be used in conjunction with subsequent data acquisitions to determine a device's location and orientation within the environment with high fidelity. In some embodiments, these determinations may be accomplished in real-time or near-real-time. Using the high-fidelity orientation and position determination, various augmented reality applications may then be possible using the same device used to acquire the depth data or a new device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Anna Petrovskaya, Peter Varvak