Patents by Inventor Earl M. Olson

Earl M. Olson 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).

  • Patent number: 11954245
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for displaying representations of physical input devices and overlaying visual features on the representations of physical input devices in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment. The techniques include displaying a virtual application in a CGR environment and, in response to detecting an input field in the displayed virtual application, displaying at least a portion of the displayed application on a representation of a physical input device. The at least a portion of the displayed application includes the detected input field. In response to detecting an input received at the physical input device, the input field is updated with the input, and the updated input field is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pol Pla I. Conesa, Earl M. Olson, Aaron P. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230324985
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on one or more processors of an electronic device to perform operations. The operations include presenting, on a display of the electronic device, a simulated reality (SR) environment at a first immersion level, where the first immersion level is associated with a first location of a reality boundary. Using a rotatable input device of the electronic device, input is received representing a request to change the first immersion level to a second immersion level. In accordance with receiving the input, the SR environment is presented at the second immersion level, where the second immersion level is associated with a second location of the reality boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M. A. Begole
  • Publication number: 20230273674
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for displaying representations of physical input devices and overlaying visual features on the representations of physical input devices in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment. The techniques include displaying a virtual application in a CGR environment and, in response to detecting an input field in the displayed virtual application, displaying at least a portion of the displayed application on a representation of a physical input device. The at least a portion of the displayed application includes the detected input field. In response to detecting an input received at the physical input device, the input field is updated with the input, and the updated input field is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Pol PLA I. CONESA, Earl M. OLSON, Aaron P. THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 11709370
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include presenting, on a display of an electronic device, first content representing a standard view of a physical setting depicted in image data generated by an image sensor of the electronic device. While presenting the first content, an interaction with an input device of the electronic device is detected that is indicative of a request to present an enriched view of the physical setting. In accordance with detecting the interaction, second content is formed representing the enriched view of the physical setting by applying an enrichment effect that alters or supplements the image data generated by the image sensor. The second content representing the enriched view of the physical setting is presented on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M. A. Begole
  • Patent number: 11709541
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include presenting first content representing a virtual reality setting on a display of an electronic device. Using an input device of the electronic device, input is received representing a request to present a view corresponding to a physical setting in which the electronic device is located. In accordance with receiving the input, the first content is simultaneously presented on the display with second content representing the view corresponding to the physical setting obtained using an image sensor of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M. A. Begole
  • Publication number: 20230221833
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays a caption for a media item at different depths depending on the depth of the portion of the media item over which the caption is displayed. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface element that includes information associated with the media item at different locations relative to the media item depending on attention of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface element that includes information associated with the media item with different visual appearances depending on visual characteristics of the portion of the media item over which the user interface element is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Wesley M. HOLDER, Earl M. OLSON, Matan STAUBER, Stephen O. LEMAY
  • Patent number: 11500452
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for displaying representations of physical input devices and overlaying visual features on the representations of physical input devices in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment. The techniques include displaying a virtual application in a CGR environment and, in response to detecting an input field in the displayed virtual application, displaying at least a portion of the displayed application on a representation of a physical input device. The at least a portion of the displayed application includes the detected input field. In response to detecting an input received at the physical input device, the input field is updated with the input, and the updated input field is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pol Pla I. Conesa, Earl M. Olson, Aaron P. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220253136
    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: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Wesley M. HOLDER, Earl M. OLSON, Stephen O. LEMAY
  • Patent number: 11348305
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include obtaining first content representing a physical environment in which an electronic device is located using an image sensor of the electronic device. A physical feature corresponding to a physical object in the physical environment is detected using the first content. A feature descriptor corresponding to a physical parameter of the physical feature is determined using the first content. Second content representing a computer generated reality (CGR) environment is generated based on the feature descriptor and presented on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M. A. Begole
  • Patent number: 11314396
    Abstract: In an exemplary process for selecting a text input field using an eye gaze, a graphical object including the text input field is displayed. The text input field is associated with one or more respective locations on one or more displays. Characteristics of an eye gaze are determined using gaze sensors, and a gaze location is determined using the characteristics. Input is received from an input device corresponding to one or more text characters. If the gaze location corresponds to the one or more respective locations, then the one or more text characters are displayed in the text input field. If the gaze location does not correspond to the one or more respective locations, then the one or more text characters are not displayed in the text input field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Pol Pla I. Conesa, Aaron P. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11270367
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing product information. The appearance of a first product and a second product is detected within a field of view of one or more image sensors. Movement of the first product or the second product relative to one another is then detected. If the movement of the first product or the second product relative to one another causes the first product to come within a threshold distance of the second product, then comparison information is displayed at a location at least partially between the first product and the second product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Golnaz Abdollahian, Earl M. Olson
  • Publication number: 20210364809
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include presenting, on a display of an electronic device, first content representing a standard view of a physical setting depicted in image data generated by an image sensor of the electronic device. While presenting the first content, an interaction with an input device of the electronic device is detected that is indicative of a request to present an enriched view of the physical setting. In accordance with detecting the interaction, second content is formed representing the enriched view of the physical setting by applying an enrichment effect that alters or supplements the image data generated by the image sensor. The second content representing the enriched view of the physical setting is presented on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Earl M. OLSON, Nicolai GEORG, Omar R. KHAN, James M.A. BEGOLE
  • Publication number: 20210240331
    Abstract: In an exemplary process for selecting a text input field using an eye gaze, a graphical object including the text input field is displayed. The text input field is associated with one or more respective locations on one or more displays. Characteristics of an eye gaze are determined using gaze sensors, and a gaze location is determined using the characteristics. Input is received from an input device corresponding to one or more text characters. If the gaze location corresponds to the one or more respective locations, then the one or more text characters are displayed in the text input field. If the gaze location does not correspond to the one or more respective locations, then the one or more text characters are not displayed in the text input field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Earl M. OLSON, Pol PLA I. CONESA, Aaron P. THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20210150801
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include obtaining first content representing a physical environment in which an electronic device is located using an image sensor of the electronic device. A physical feature corresponding to a physical object in the physical environment is detected using the first content. A feature descriptor corresponding to a physical parameter of the physical feature is determined using the first content. Second content representing a computer generated reality (CGR) environment is generated based on the feature descriptor and presented on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Earl M. OLSON, Nicolai GEORG, Omar R. KHAN, James M.A. BEGOLE
  • Publication number: 20210081034
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include presenting first content representing a virtual reality setting on a display of an electronic device. Using an input device of the electronic device, input is received representing a request to present a view corresponding to a physical setting in which the electronic device is located. In accordance with receiving the input, the first content is simultaneously presented on the display with second content representing the view corresponding to the physical setting obtained using an image sensor of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Earl M. OLSON, Nicolai GEORG, Omar R. KHAN, James M.A. BEGOLE
  • Patent number: 10950031
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include obtaining first content representing a physical environment in which an electronic device is located using an image sensor of the electronic device. A physical feature corresponding to a physical object in the physical environment is detected using the first content. A feature descriptor corresponding to a physical parameter of the physical feature is determined using the first content. Second content representing a computer generated reality (CGR) environment is generated based on the feature descriptor and presented on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M. A. Begole
  • Publication number: 20200334731
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing product information. The appearance of a first product and a second product is detected within a field of view of one or more image sensors. Movement of the first product or the second product relative to one another is then detected. If the movement of the first product or the second product relative to one another causes the first product to come within a threshold distance of the second product, then comparison information is displayed at a location at least partially between the first product and the second product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Golnaz ABDOLLAHIAN, Earl M. OLSON
  • Publication number: 20190369714
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for displaying representations of physical input devices and overlaying visual features on the representations of physical input devices in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment. The techniques include displaying a virtual application in a CGR environment and, in response to detecting an input field in the displayed virtual application, displaying at least a portion of the displayed application on a representation of a physical input device. The at least a portion of the displayed application includes the detected input field. In response to detecting an input received at the physical input device, the input field is updated with the input, and the updated input field is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Pol PLA I. CONESA, Earl M. OLSON, Aaron P. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20190347846
    Abstract: In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions computer-executable on a computer to perform operations. The operations include obtaining first content representing a physical environment in which an electronic device is located using an image sensor of the electronic device. A physical feature corresponding to a physical object in the physical environment is detected using the first content. A feature descriptor corresponding to a physical parameter of the physical feature is determined using the first content. Second content representing a computer generated reality (CGR) environment is generated based on the feature descriptor and presented on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Earl M. Olson, Nicolai Georg, Omar R. Khan, James M.A. Begole