Patents by Inventor Ian Stansell

Ian Stansell 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: 11195342
    Abstract: Examples provide customized augmented reality item filtering. An item filter analyzes item data using selection criteria and user preferences to identify high-interest item(s) and/or low-interest item(s) within a field of view (FOV) of a user device associated with a user. A high-interest item can include an item physically present within a portion of an item selection area or an un-stocked item not physically present within the portion of the item selection area. An augmented reality (AR) generator creates an AR image including a real-world image of the portion of the item selection area overlaid with graphical elements, including positive item indicators associated with high-interest items, negative item indicators associated with low-interest items, and/or un-stocked virtual items. The AR image is updated in real-time in response to user input, promotional data associated with one or more filtered item(s), and/or changes associated with the items within the FOV of the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignees: Walmart Apollo, LLC, L'Oreal
    Inventors: Ian Stansell, Steven Lewis, Scott Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210012577
    Abstract: Examples provide customized augmented reality item filtering. An item filter analyzes item data using selection criteria and user preferences to identify high-interest item(s) and/or low-interest item(s) within a field of view (FOV) of a user device associated with a user. A high-interest item can include an item physically present within a portion of an item selection area or an un-stocked item not physically present within the portion of the item selection area. An augmented reality (AR) generator creates an AR image including a real-world image of the portion of the item selection area overlaid with graphical elements, including positive item indicators associated with high-interest items, negative item indicators associated with low-interest items, and/or un-stocked virtual items. The AR image is updated in real-time in response to user input, promotional data associated with one or more filtered item(s), and/or changes associated with the items within the FOV of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: Walmart Apollo, LLC, L'Oreal
    Inventors: Ian Stansell, Steven Lewis, Scott Lewis
  • Patent number: 10789783
    Abstract: Examples provide customized augmented reality item filtering. An item filter analyzes item data using selection criteria and user preferences to identify high-interest item(s) and/or low-interest item(s) within a field of view (FOV) of a user device associated with a user. A high-interest item can include an item physically present within a portion of an item selection area or an un-stocked item not physically present within the portion of the item selection area. An augmented reality (AR) generator creates an AR image including a real-world image of the portion of the item selection area overlaid with graphical elements, including positive item indicators associated with high-interest items, negative item indicators associated with low-interest items, and/or un-stocked virtual items. The AR image is updated in real-time in response to user input, promotional data associated with one or more filtered item(s), and/or changes associated with the items within the FOV of the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Stansell, Steven Lewis, Scott Lewis
  • Publication number: 20200019776
    Abstract: Examples provide transaction validation through currency verification via computer vision and machine learning performed on images of non-currency and currency items from image capture devices associated with a currency environment. The results may be delivered by augmented reality (AR). Automation of currency verification and transaction validation during a transaction concludes the transaction more efficiently than manual verification and validation, increasing the amount of transactions per unit time. Examples using AR features can verify currency tendered and change made in real-time and identify foreign and counterfeit currency for removal. Examples incorporating AR features increase efficiency for fully-sighted providers and customers, while utilizing audio or braille output accommodates the visually impaired. Examples may indicate both what types and amounts of currency must be requested or discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Lewis, Aaron Bartholomew, Ian Stansell
  • Publication number: 20190244436
    Abstract: Examples provide customized augmented reality item filtering. An item filter analyzes item data using selection criteria and user preferences to identify high-interest item(s) and/or low-interest item(s) within a field of view (FOV) of a user device associated with a user. A high-interest item can include an item physically present within a portion of an item selection area or an un-stocked item not physically present within the portion of the item selection area. An augmented reality (AR) generator creates an AR image including a real-world image of the portion of the item selection area overlaid with graphical elements, including positive item indicators associated with high-interest items, negative item indicators associated with low-interest items, and/or un-stocked virtual items. The AR image is updated in real-time in response to user input, promotional data associated with one or more filtered item(s), and/or changes associated with the items within the FOV of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Ian Stansell, Steven Lewis, Scott Lewis
  • Publication number: 20190132327
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine readable medium are provided for improving access to electronic data. An application is provided that generates a graphical user interface on a first client device requesting the server-based application via a web browser on the first client device. Credentials from a user of the first client device. After authorization of the user credentials, input from the user is received via the graphical user interface indicating an URL for a website, a file path for a document, and text. The entered input is stored in a local browser cache on the first client device and in a remotely-located database as being associated with the user credentials. Subsequently, a display is generated on the first client device, by the application, of electronic data related to the entered input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Brandon Everett Howard, Steven Jackson Lewis, Ian Stansell
  • Patent number: 10200378
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine readable medium are provided for improving access to electronic data. An application is provided that generates a graphical user interface on a first client device requesting the server-based application via a web browser on the first client device. Credentials from a user of the first client device. After authorization of the user credentials, input from the user is received via the graphical user interface indicating an URL for a website, a file path for a document, and text. The entered input is stored in a local browser cache on the first client device and in a remotely-located database as being associated with the user credentials. Subsequently, a display is generated on the first client device, by the application, of electronic data related to the entered input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Everett Howard, Steven Jackson Lewis, Ian Stansell
  • Publication number: 20180150791
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to augmented reality-assisted (AR-assisted) product modular arrangement systems and methods for setting up retail spaces and displays and arranging and stocking products thereon. The AR-assisted system can comprise an AR device, such as a headset, glasses, or mobile device, that guides a user through locating, setting up and arranging a retail display, such as a shelf, modular, rack or other physical area. In embodiments, the AR device can be used hands free. The AR device is in communication with a product database from which the AR device receives data, images and other information used in guiding the user through locating, setting up, arranging, auditing and other tasks involved in product modular arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Ian Stansell, Steven Lewis
  • Publication number: 20170250992
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine readable medium are provided for improving access to electronic data. An application is provided that generates a graphical user interface on a first client device requesting the server-based application via a web browser on the first client device. Credentials from a user of the first client device. After authorization of the user credentials, input from the user is received via the graphical user interface indicating an URL for a website, a file path for a document, and text. The entered input is stored in a local browser cache on the first client device and in a remotely-located database as being associated with the user credentials. Subsequently, a display is generated on the first client device, by the application, of electronic data related to the entered input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon Everett Howard, Steven Jackson Lewis, Ian Stansell