Patents by Inventor James M. Henn

James M. Henn 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).

  • Perception system
    Patent number: 9586140
    Abstract: System and methods to guide interaction of characters with objects in a virtual space include determining how objects near a particular character are perceived by that character. Based on proximity, position, the manner of possible interaction, and/or other considerations, objects are ranked for interaction with the character.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Henn
  • PERCEPTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150051000
    Abstract: System and methods to guide interaction of characters with objects in a virtual space include determining how objects near a particular character are perceived by that character. Based on proximity, position, the manner of possible interaction, and/or other considerations, objects are ranked for interaction with the character.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Henn