Patents by Inventor Christopher D. MCKENZIE

Christopher D. MCKENZIE 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: 20250118038
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a respective virtual object in response to detecting a threshold amount of overlap between a first virtual object and a second virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a respective virtual object based on a change in spatial location of a first virtual object with respect to a second virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system applies visual effects to representations of physical objects, virtual environments, and/or physical environments. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a virtual object relative to a three-dimensional environment based on display of overlapping objects of different types in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a level of opacity of a first virtual object overlapping a second virtual object in response to movement of the first virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: William A. SORRENTINO, III, Benjamin HYLAK, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Stephen O. LEMAY, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ, James J. OWEN
  • Publication number: 20250117079
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates cursor interactions in different regions in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates cursor interactions in content. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates cursor movement. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates interaction with multiple input devices. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates cursor movement based on movement of a hand of a user of the computer system and a location of a gaze of the user in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates cursor selection and scrolling of content in the three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Shih-Sang CHIU, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Pol PLA I CONESA, Jonathan RAVASZ, Benjamin H. BOESEL, Evgenii KRIVORUCHKO, Zoey C. TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20250078420
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a respective virtual object in response to detecting a threshold amount of overlap between a first virtual object and a second virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a respective virtual object based on a change in spatial location of a first virtual object with respect to a second virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system applies visual effects to representations of physical objects, virtual environments, and/or physical environments. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a visual prominence of a virtual object relative to a three-dimensional environment based on display of overlapping objects of different types in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a level of opacity of a first virtual object overlapping a second virtual object in response to movement of the first virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: James M. DESSERO, Benjamin HYLAK, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Jeffrey S. ALLEN, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Katherine W. KOLOMBATOVICH, Matthew G. PLEC
  • Publication number: 20250078429
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device automatically updates the orientation of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment based on a viewpoint of a user in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device automatically updates the orientation of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment based on viewpoints of a plurality of users in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, the electronic device modifies an appearance of a real object that is between a virtual object and the viewpoint of a user in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, the electronic device automatically selects a location for a user in a three-dimensional environment that includes one or more virtual objects and/or other users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Alexis Henri PALANGIE, Peter D. ANTON, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jonathan RAVASZ, Shih-Sang CHIU, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Dorian D. DARGAN
  • Publication number: 20250029319
    Abstract: A computer system displays representations of second computer systems included in a communication session and/or content in an environment in some embodiments. For example, the computer system displays the representations of the second computer systems in a first region while content is not shared in the communication session and displays the representations of the second computer systems in a second region different from the first region concurrently with content that is shared in the communication session. In some embodiments, the computer system displays the representations of the second computer system (e.g., a representation of a shared content item) such that it partially occludes a representation of the one or more participants of the video communication session when the representation of the one or more participants is a non-spatial representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin H. BOESEL, Shih-Sang CHIU, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Jonathan RAVASZ, Jesse CHAND
  • Publication number: 20250013344
    Abstract: Some examples of the disclosure are directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. While the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, the first electronic device receives an input corresponding to a request to move a shared object in the three-dimensional environment. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a first type, the first electronic device moves the shared object and an avatar of a user in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a second type, different from the first type, and the input is a first type of input, the first electronic device moves the shared object in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input, without moving the avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Connor A. SMITH, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nathan GITTER
  • Publication number: 20240420435
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates movement, including rotation, of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates movement of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment toward a movement boundary. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates dynamic scaling of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment based on movement of the virtual object in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates inertial movement of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates converging offsets between a portion of a user and a virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates rotation of a volumetric virtual object in a three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan GITTER, Benjamin HYLAK, Jonathan RAVASZ, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nahckjoon KIM, Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Benjamin H. BOESEL
  • Publication number: 20240385858
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system changing a visual appearance of immersive mixed reality (MR) content in a three-dimensional environment in accordance with a respective type of input in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates display of immersive MR content in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content of a respective application in a first mode of operation that includes spatially distributing the content throughout an available display area of a three-dimensional environment and displays an option to cease display of the content in the first mode of operation in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Benjamin HYLAK, Karen EL ASMAR, Nathan GITTER, Wesley M. HOLDER, Zoey C. TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20240370344
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for providing content that utilizes environment tracking, such as environment tracking of a physical environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Karen EL ASMAR, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Kaely COON
  • Publication number: 20240361901
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system enables a user to invoke display of transport controls (and/or other controls associated with controlling playback of content) using gaze inputs, gesture inputs, or a combination of these. In some embodiments, in response to detecting a first user input, the computer system displays a first set of controls in a reduced-prominence state (e.g., in a manner that is not unduly distracting to the user), and in response to detecting a second user input, the computer system displays a second set of controls in an increased-prominence state (e.g., in a more visually prominent state). The second set of controls optionally includes more controls than the first set of controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan RAVASZ, Angel Suet Yan CHEUNG, Ashwin Kumar ASOKA KUMAR SHENOI, Leah M. GUM, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Evgenii KRIVORUCHKO, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Matan STAUBER, Yonghyun A. KIM, Gregory T. SCOTT, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Fredric R. VINNA, Brian K. SHIRAISHI, So TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20240289007
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for adjusting device settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Richard D. LYONS, Lee S. BROUGHTON, Adam L. AMADIO, Peter D. ANTON, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Stephen O. LEMAY, Karen EL ASMAR, Lynn I. STREJA
  • Publication number: 20240281108
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface object in a three-dimensional environment based on a change in spatial arrangement of a first portion of a user relative to the user interface object. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface object in a three-dimensional environment in response to detecting a change in a spatial arrangement of a viewpoint of a user relative to the three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Evgenii KRIVORUCHKO, Wesley M. HOLDER, Matan STAUBER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Christopher D. MCKENZIE
  • Publication number: 20240256032
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device selectively de-emphasizes a three-dimensional environment in which content is presented. In some embodiments, an electronic device modifies the boundaries of content in a user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device shares content with users in a three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Wesley M. HOLDER, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, Connor A. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20240103677
    Abstract: A computer system optionally displays a user interface object that reveals content based on whether the content is private or shared. A computer system optionally displays a user interface object that includes shared content based on whether participants have entitlement to the content. A computer system optionally displays a sharing indicator that indicates that the respective content is shared with one or more other participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Jay MOON, Steve O. LEMAY, Rajat BHARDWAJ, Shih-Sang CHIU, Connor A. SMITH, Joseph P. CERRA, Willem MATTELAER
  • Publication number: 20240104843
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by reducing visual prominence of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system adjusts the visibility of one or more virtual objects in a three-dimensional environment by applying a visual effect to the one or more virtual objects in response to detecting one or more portions of a user. In some embodiments, a computer system modifies visual prominence in accordance with a level of engagement with a virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Benjamin HYLAK, Conner J. BROOKS, Adrian P. LINDBERG, Bryce L. SCHMIDTCHEN
  • Publication number: 20240094863
    Abstract: Some examples of the disclosure are directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. While the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, the first electronic device receives an input corresponding to a request to move a shared object in the three-dimensional environment. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a first type, the first electronic device moves the shared object and an avatar of a user in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a second type, different from the first type, and the input is a first type of input, the first electronic device moves the shared object in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input, without moving the avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Connor A. SMITH, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nathan GITTER
  • Publication number: 20240087256
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment within the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by variably changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object and/or by variably displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment based on one or more characteristics of the depth conflict.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, James J. OWEN, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ
  • Publication number: 20230384907
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates manipulation of a three-dimensional environment relative to a viewpoint of a user of the computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates manipulation of virtual objects in a virtual environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates manipulation of a three-dimensional environment relative to a reference point determined based on attention of a user of the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin H. BOESEL, Jonathan RAVASZ, Shih-Sang CHIU, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Stephen O. LEMAY, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Dorian D. DARGAN, David H. HUANG
  • Publication number: 20230316634
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system selectively recenters virtual content to a viewpoint of a user, in the presence of physical or virtual obstacles, and/or automatically recenters one or more virtual objects in response to the display generation component changing state, selectively recenters content associated with a communication session between multiple users in response detected user input, changes the visual prominence of content included in virtual objects based on viewpoint and/or based on a detected user attention of a user, modifies visual prominence of one or more virtual objects to resolve apparent obscuring of the one or more virtual objects, modifies visual prominence based on user viewpoint relative to virtual objects, concurrently modifies visual prominence based various types of user interaction, and/or changes an amount of visual impact of an environmental effect in response to detected user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Shih-Sang CHIU, Benjamin H. BOESEL, Jonathan PERRON, Stephen O. LEMAY, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Dorian D. DARGAN, Jonathan RAVASZ, Nathan GITTER
  • Publication number: 20230152935
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device updates the spatial arrangement of one or more virtual objects in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device updates the positions of multiple virtual objects together. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays objects in a three-dimensional environment based on an estimated location of a floor in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device moves (e.g., repositions) objects in a three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nathan GITTER, Alexis H. PALANGIE, Shih-Sang CHIU, Benjamin H. BOESEL, Dorian D. DARGAN, Zoey C. Taylor