Patents by Inventor Ehud Rivlin

Ehud Rivlin 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: 11957302
    Abstract: A user-interface for visualizing a colonoscopy procedure includes a video region and a navigational map upon which coverage annotations are displayed. A live video feed received from a colonoscope is displayed in the video region. The navigational map depicts longitudinal sections of a colon. The coverage annotations are presented on the navigation map and indicate whether one or more of the longitudinal sections is deemed adequately inspected or inadequately inspected during the colonoscopy procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Erik Lack, Roman Goldenberg, Daniel Freedman, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 11832787
    Abstract: A user-interface for aiding navigation of an endoscope through a lumen of a tubular anatomical structure during an endoscopy procedure includes a video region in which a live video feed received from the endoscope is displayed and an observation location map. The observation location map depicts a point of observation from which the live video feed is acquired within the lumen relative to a cross-sectional depiction of the lumen as the endoscope longitudinally traverses the tubular anatomical structure within the lumen during the endoscopy procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Freedman, Yacob Yochai Blau, Dmitri Veikherman, Roman Goldenberg, Ehud Rivlin
  • Publication number: 20220369899
    Abstract: A user-interface for visualizing a colonoscopy procedure includes a video region and a navigational map upon which coverage annotations are displayed. A live video feed received from a colonoscope is displayed in the video region. The navigational map depicts longitudinal sections of a colon. The coverage annotations are presented on the navigation map and indicate whether one or more of the longitudinal sections is deemed adequately inspected or inadequately inspected during the colonoscopy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Erik Lack, Roman Goldenberg, Daniel Freedman, Ehud Rivlin
  • Publication number: 20220369895
    Abstract: A user-interface for aiding navigation of an endoscope through a lumen of a tubular anatomical structure during an endoscopy procedure includes a video region in which a live video feed received from the endoscope is displayed and an observation location map. The observation location map depicts a point of observation from which the live video feed is acquired within the lumen relative to a cross-sectional depiction of the lumen as the endoscope longitudinally traverses the tubular anatomical structure within the lumen during the endoscopy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Freedman, Yacob Yochai Blau, Dmitri Veikherman, Roman Goldenberg, Ehud Rivlin
  • Publication number: 20220369920
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system, a machine-accessible storage medium, and a computer-implemented method are described in which operations are performed. The operations comprising receiving a plurality of image frames associated with a video of an endoscopy procedure, generating a probability estimate for one or more image frames included in the plurality of image frames, and identifying a transition in the video when the endoscopy procedure transitions from a first phase to a second phase based, at least in part, on the probability estimate for the one or more image frames. The probability estimate includes a first probability that one or more image frames are associated with a first phase of the endoscopy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Freedman, Ehud Rivlin, Valentin Dashinsky, Roman Goldenberg, Liran Katzir, Dmitri Veikherman
  • Patent number: 10592744
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining the location of a device based on image of objects captured by the device. In one aspect, an interior space includes a plurality of objects having discernable visual characteristics disposed throughout the space. The device captures an image containing one or more of the objects and identifies the portions of the image associated with the objects based on the visual characteristics. The visual appearance of the objects may also be used to determine the distance of the object to other objects or relative to a reference point. Based on the foregoing and the size and shape of the image portion occupied by the object, such as the height of an edge or its surface area, relative to another object or a reference, the device may calculate its location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Ehud Rivlin, Brian McClendon, Jean-Yves Bouguet
  • Patent number: 9965682
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining the location of a device based on image of objects captured by the device. In one aspect, an interior space includes a plurality of objects having discernable visual characteristics disposed throughout the space. The device captures an image containing one or more of the objects and identifies the portions of the image associated with the objects based on the visual characteristics. The visual appearance of the objects may also be used to determine the distance of the object to other objects or relative to a reference point. Based on the foregoing and the size and shape of the image portion occupied by the object, such as the height of an edge or its surface area, relative to another object or a reference, the device may calculate its location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Ehud Rivlin, Brian McClendon, Jean-Yves Bouguet
  • Patent number: 9916345
    Abstract: Methods and systems for interacting with multiple three-dimensional (3D) object data models are provided. An example method may involve receiving a search query comprising a descriptor for an object that is associated with a given category of objects. The method may involve comparing the descriptor to contents of a three-dimensional (3D) object-data-model database that includes contents associated with the given category of objects. Based on the comparison, the method may involve generating a search query result that comprises 3D object data models that describe the object and associated images that describe the object. The method may also involve arranging the 3D object data models and associated images in the search query result in a manner such that the 3D object data models are moveable inline in the search query result, and providing the search query result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Ameesh Makadia, Andrew Logan Harp, Anthony Gerald Francis, David Kogan, Diego Ariel Gertzenstein, Arthur Edmond Blume, Rachel Lara Petterson, Evangelos Kokkevis, Won Suk Chun, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9665773
    Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method and non-transitory computer-readable medium for automatically searching for images from events is provided. One or more personal identity tags are provided, wherein the personal identity tags relate to identification information for one or more individuals. Next, at least one event group is identified, wherein the event group is a collection of images associated with an event, the collection of images including one or more images tagged with one or more of the provided personal identity tags. A collection of the images for each of the identified event groups is then received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Asaf Zomet, Ehud Rivlin, Gal Chechik
  • Patent number: 9509905
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that use images to determine lighting information for an object. A computing device can receive an image of the object. For a pixel of the image, the computing device can: apply a first lighting model to determine a first estimate of a bi-directional lighting function (BRDF) for the object at the pixel, apply a second lighting model to determine a second estimate of the BRDF for the object at the pixel, determine a third estimate of the BRDF based on the first and second estimates, and store the third estimate of the BRDF in lighting-storage data. The computing device can provide the lighting-storage data. The BRDF can utilize a number of lighting parameters, such as a normal vector and albedo, reflectivity, and roughness values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Gordon, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9462423
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the location of a mobile device is provided. Such a method includes receiving an interior map, determining a first location to be an absolute location of a mobile communication device, locating the absolute location at a first position on the interior map, relocating the mobile communication device to a second location, estimating the second location of the mobile communication device based on an output of one or more sensors and modifying, using a computer-based system, the estimated second location based on a comparison of the estimated second location to the interior map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Ehud Rivlin, Abhijit Ogale
  • Patent number: 9372871
    Abstract: Implementations relate to presenting search results to a user. In particular, disclosed techniques include presenting both image search results and 3D model search results to a user. The user can manipulate the 3D model depicted in the 3D model search results by rotating, translating or zooming. Implementations thus provide a rich synergistic exploration experience to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Maks Ovsjanikovs, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9311530
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to summarizing a photo album in a social network system. In one embodiment, a method includes grouping photos into a plurality of groups of photos, and selecting a plurality of representative photos, where each representative photo represents a respective group from the plurality of groups, where the selecting is based on a quality score of each of the photos, and where each quality score is based on different types of attributes. The method also includes enabling the plurality of representative photos to be shared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Murphy-Chutorian, Charles Joseph Rosenberg, Shengyang Dai, Ehud Rivlin, Mei Han, Kyle Heath
  • Patent number: 9291460
    Abstract: Directions are provided to a location in an indoor space in response to receiving a request from a mobile device. First, a map of the indoor space is processed to identify navigable areas in the indoor space. A distance transform is then executed on the map as part of a process to generate a directed graph. The directed graph includes nodes that correspond to points in the indoor space and paths that correspond to routes between the nodes. Next, a navigation table is generated based on the directed graph to identify a shortest route from each node to at least one other node. In response to a request for directions to a location in the indoor space, the navigation table is accessed to identify a route to the requested location. The identified route is then provided to a mobile device such that an end user may navigate to the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Ettinger, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9286545
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system and method is provided that matches images that are associated with street addresses with images that are associated with locations that are stored with respect to another reference system, such as latitude/longitude. If the images match, the street address is associated with the location. In a further aspect, text contained in the images is extracted and associated with the street address as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Dragomir Anguelov, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9258681
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Abhijit S. Ogale, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9204259
    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Abhijit S. Ogale, Ehud Rivlin
  • Publication number: 20150256978
    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Abhijit S. Ogale, Ehud Rivlin
  • Publication number: 20150256980
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating models of a wireless network environment in an indoor space which may be used to predict an indoor location. The disclosure relates to collecting wireless network access point identifier information and power level observed at various locations are collected to generate various signal maps. The signal maps may be used to generate models of the indoor space. In one example, a voting model may use a probability distribution of a plurality of signal maps in order to identify a location with a highest probability of overlap with current signals received at a client device. Once a location has been identified, it may be used to assist with any number of navigational functions, such as providing turn by turn directions to another indoor location, for example, a conference room or exit, or simply providing information about the current location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Abhijit S. Ogale, Ehud Rivlin
  • Patent number: 9098905
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining the location of a device based on image of objects captured by the device. In one aspect, an interior space includes a plurality of objects having discernable visual characteristics disposed throughout the space. The device captures an image containing one or more of the objects and identifies the portions of the image associated with the objects based on the visual characteristics. The visual appearance of the objects may also be used to determine the distance of the object to other objects or relative to a reference point. Based on the foregoing and the size and shape of the image portion occupied by the object, such as the height of an edge or its surface area, relative to another object or a reference, the device may calculate its location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Ehud Rivlin, Brian McClendon, Jean-Yves Bouguet