Abstract: Image sensors and methods for fabricating image sensors. The method includes forming a first photoresist layer on a planarization layer. The method also includes performing a developing process to form a first hole above a bond pad. The method further includes performing a first dry etching process to form a first trench extending toward the bond pad. The method also includes forming an anti-reflective coating (ARC) layer on the planarization layer and along the first trench. The method further includes forming a second photoresist layer on the ARC layer and inside the first trench. The method also includes performing a developing process to form a second hole in extending from the ARC layer of the first trench to the top side of the image sensor. The method further includes performing a second dry etching process to form a second trench from the first trench to the bond pad.

Abstract: A volumetric content presentation system includes a head-worn display device, which includes one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the display device to access AR content items that correspond to either real-world objects or virtual objects, mix and match these AR content items, and present volumetric content that includes these mixed and matched AR content items overlaid on a real-world environment to create a new AR scene that a user can experience.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides systems and methods for angle visualization in ultrasound imaging. In one example, a method includes obtaining ultrasound receive signals of a region of interest (ROI) of an imaging subject, generating a plurality of angle-emphasis images from the ultrasound receive signals, each angle-emphasis image generated from a weighted summation of the ultrasound receive signals, generating a spatial compound image from the plurality of angle-emphasis images, and displaying, on a display device, a plurality of overlaid images, each overlaid image including a respective angle-emphasis image of the plurality of angle-emphasis images overlaid on the spatial compound image.

Abstract: Input indicative of a selection of volumetric content for presentation is received. The volumetric content comprises a volumetric representation of one or more elements of a real-world three-dimensional space. In response to the input, device state data associated with the volumetric content is accessed. The device state data describes a state of one or more network-connected devices associated with the real-world three-dimensional space. The volumetric content is presented. The presentation of the volumetric content includes presentation of the volumetric representation of the one or more elements overlaid on the real-world three-dimensional space by a display device and configuring the one or more network-connected devices using the device state data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for sending a snapshot message using an electronic eyewear device by a first user capturing an image, identifying a physical marker in the captured image, and determining that the physical marker in the captured image has been within a field of view of the electronic eyewear device for a predetermined amount of time. A 3D snapshot including an object is captured and, each time the identified object appears in a field of view of the electronic eyewear device, a representation of the object is sent for display to a second user as if the real object was sent. The representation of the object may include the snapshot image, the object extracted from the snapshot image, a stored representation of the object, augmented reality content representing the object, etc.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate reward-based real-time communication between multiple users over a network. receiving, from a first device of a first user, a request for a real-time communication session. A request for a real-time communication session is received from a first device of a first user. Based on the request, the real-time communication session is established between the first user and a second user. A reward associated with participation by the second user in the real-time communication session is determined and provided to the second user.

Abstract: A display device presents volumetric content comprising a volumetric video. The volumetric video comprises a volumetric representation of one or more elements a three-dimensional space. Input indicative of a control operation associated with the presentation of the volumetric video is received. The presentation of the volumetric video by the display device is controlled by executing the control operation. While the control operation is being executed, the volumetric representation of the one or more elements of the three-dimensional space are displayed from multiple perspectives based on movement of a user.

Abstract: A volumetric content presentation system includes a head-worn display device, which includes one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the display device to access AR content items that correspond to either real-world objects or virtual objects, mix and match these AR content items, and present volumetric content that includes these mixed and matched AR content items overlaid on a real-world environment to create a new AR scene that a user can experience.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein describe generating automatic reactions in an augmented reality messenger system. The claimed systems and methods generate a contextual trigger defining a set of conditions at a first computing device, detect at least one of the set of conditions has been satisfied, cause presentation of an augmented reality content item at a second computing device, generate a user reaction in response to the presentation of the augmented reality content item and transmit the user reaction to a first computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing a touch-based augmented reality (AR) experience. During a capture phase, a first user may grip an object. An intensity of a force applied on the object in the grip and/or a duration of the grip may be recorded. A volumetric representation of the first user holding the object may also be captured. During an experience phase, a second user may touch the object, the object may provide haptic feedback (e.g., a vibration) to the second user at an intensity and a duration corresponding to an intensity of the force applied on the object and a duration of the grip of the object. If a volumetric representation of the first user holding the object is captured, touching the object may also cause a presentation of the first user's volumetric body that holds the object.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein describe generating automatic reactions in an augmented reality messenger system. The claimed systems and methods generate a contextual trigger defining a set of conditions at a first computing device, detect at least one of the set of conditions has been satisfied, cause presentation of an augmented reality content item at a second computing device, generate a user reaction in response to the presentation of the augmented reality content item and transmit the user reaction to a first computing device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate context based augmented reality communication between multiple users over a network. Virtual content item configuration data indicative of a selection by a first user of virtual content item to apply to a real-world environment that is visible to a second user via a second device is received from a first device. The virtual content item configuration data also includes one or more criteria to trigger application of the virtual content item to the real-world environment. A triggering event is detected based on satisfaction of the one or more criteria determined from context data generated at the second device. The second device presents the virtual content item overlaid on the real-world environment that is visible to the second user based on the triggering event.

Abstract: A display device presents volumetric content comprising a volumetric video. The volumetric video comprises a volumetric representation of one or more elements a three-dimensional space. Input indicative of a control operation associated with the presentation of the volumetric video is received. The presentation of the volumetric video by the display device is controlled by executing the control operation. While the control operation is being executed, the volumetric representation of the one or more elements of the three-dimensional space are displayed from multiple perspectives based on movement of a user.

Abstract: Shortcut keypad system for electronic communications comprises first apparatus and second apparatus. First apparatus and second apparatus each comprise an input device, a processor and a memory. The input device comprises selectable items including first selectable item. The processor of the first apparatus receives a selection of the first selectable item, and transmits a signal corresponding to the first selectable item to the second apparatus. The processor of the second apparatus receives the signal corresponding to the first selectable item, and causes the input device of the second apparatus to indicate that the signal corresponding to the first selectable item is received. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Approaches for controlling supply of power to a load in an environment based on ambient light sensing and dynamic thresholding include, based on an ambient light level in the environment decreasing to a turn-on threshold light level, controlling a switch of an electrical load controller to couple the supply of electrical power to the lighting load, sensing a current ambient light level in the environment after lapse of a predetermined amount of time subsequent to controlling the switch to couple the supply of electrical power to the lighting load, and adjusting a turn-off threshold light level using the current ambient light level.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate context based augmented reality communication between multiple users over a network. Virtual content item configuration data indicative of a selection by a first user of virtual content item to apply to a real-world environment that is visible to a second user via a second device is received from a first device. The virtual content item configuration data also includes one or more criteria to trigger application of the virtual content item to the real-world environment. A triggering event is detected based on satisfaction of the one or more criteria determined from context data generated at the second device. The second device presents the virtual content item overlaid on the real-world environment that is visible to the second user based on the triggering event.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, method, and user interface to facilitate augmented reality based communication between multiple users over a network. Input data is received from a first device that is indicative of a selection by a first user of virtual content item to apply to a real-world environment that is visible to a second user via a second device. The virtual content item may comprise one or more media objects. Based on receiving the input data, the second device is caused to present the one or more media objects overlaid on the real-world environment that is visible to the second user via the second device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for selectively sharing audio and video streams amongst electronic eyewear devices. Each electronic eyewear device includes a camera arranged to capture a video stream in an environment of the wearer, a microphone arranged to capture an audio stream in the environment of the wearer, and a display. A processor of each electronic eyewear device executes instructions to establish an always-on session with other electronic eyewear devices and selectively shares an audio stream, a video stream, or both with other electronic eyewear devices in the session. Each electronic eyewear device also generates and receives annotations from other users in the session for display with the selectively shared video stream on the display of the electronic eyewear device that provided the selectively shared video stream. The annotation may include manipulation of an object in the shared video stream or overlay images registered with the shared video stream.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to a balloon holder that can position a non-helium balloon vertically above a surface on which the balloon holder is positioned for providing an inflatable display. The balloon holder can include a weighted base and a hole positioned within the weighted base. The balloon holder can further include a securement tube that can be positioned at least partially within the hole of the balloon holder. Additionally, the inflatable display (or the balloon holder) may include a support structure. The support structure couple the balloon to the balloon holder and aid in holding the balloon vertically above a surface on which the balloon holder is positioned.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein describe an augmented reality messenger system. The proposed systems and methods generate an augmented reality content item based on input from a first computing device, generate a contextual trigger for the generated augmented reality content, the contextual trigger defining a set of conditions for presenting the generated augmented reality content item on a second computing device, and cause presentation of the generated augmented reality content item on the second computing device based on at least one condition of the set of conditions being satisfied.