Patents by Inventor James POWDERLY
James POWDERLY 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).
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Publication number: 20240094823Abstract: A gesture-based wake process for an AR system is described herein. The AR system places a hand-tracking input pipeline of the AR system in a suspended mode. A camera component of the hand-tracking input pipeline detects a possible visual wake command being made by a user of the AR system. On the basis of detecting the possible visual wake command, the AR system wakes the hand-tracking input pipeline and places the camera component in a fully operational mode. If the AR system, using the hand-tracking input pipeline, verifies the possible visual wake command as an actual wake command, the AR system initiates execution of an AR application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Daniel Colascione, Matthew Hanover, Sergei Korolev, Michael David Marr, Scott Myers, James Powderly
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Patent number: 11934570Abstract: Interactive augmented reality experiences with an eyewear device including a position detection system and a display system. The eyewear device registers a first marker position for a user-controlled virtual game piece and a second marker for an interaction virtual game piece. The eyewear device monitors its position (e.g., location and orientation) and updates the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece accordingly. The eyewear device additionally monitors the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece with respect to the interaction virtual game piece for use in generating a score. Augmented reality examples include a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience and a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Shin Hwun Kang, Ilteris Canberk, James Powderly, Dmytro Kucher, Dmytro Hovorov
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Patent number: 11797099Abstract: A gesture-based wake process for an AR system is described herein. The AR system places a hand-tracking input pipeline of the AR system in a suspended mode. A camera component of the hand-tracking input pipeline detects a possible visual wake command being made by a user of the AR system. On the basis of detecting the possible visual wake command, the AR system wakes the hand-tracking input pipeline and places the camera component in a fully operational mode. If the AR system, using the hand-tracking input pipeline, verifies the possible visual wake command as an actual wake command, the AR system initiates execution of an AR application.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Daniel Colascione, Matthew Hanover, Sergei Korolev, Michael David Marr, Scott Myers, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20230292077Abstract: Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience using an eyewear device with spatial audio. The eyewear device has a processor, a memory, an image sensor, and speakers. The eyewear device captures image information for an environment surrounding the device, identifies a match between objects in the image information and predetermined objects in previously obtained information for the same environment. The eyewear device then identifies a target location within the environment, which may be associated with a physical or a virtual object. The eyewear device monitors its orientation with respect to the target location and presents audio signals to guide the user toward the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Ilteris Canberk, Shin Hwun Kang, James Powderly
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Patent number: 11689877Abstract: Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience using an eyewear device with spatial audio. The eyewear device has a processor, a memory, an image sensor, and speakers. The eyewear device captures image information for an environment surrounding the device, identifies a match between objects in the image information and predetermined objects in previously obtained information for the same environment. The eyewear device then identifies a target location within the environment, which may be associated with a physical or a virtual object. The eyewear device monitors its orientation with respect to the target location and presents audio signals to guide the user toward the target location.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Ilteris Canberk, Shin Hwun Kang, James Powderly
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Patent number: 11619819Abstract: Eyewear having a camera capturing images, and an image processor configured to process the images and display the processed image in both controlled and uncontrolled regions on the display. In an example, the image processor applies a vignette gradient to soften edges of the displayed image in the uncontrolled regions, which compensates for any discoloration in the uncontrolled regions. The uncontrolled regions may be located above and below the controlled region.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Rodriguez, II, Ashley Macon, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20230082063Abstract: Interactive augmented reality experiences with an eyewear device including a position detection system and a display system. The eyewear device registers a first marker position for a user-controlled virtual game piece and a second marker for an interaction virtual game piece. The eyewear device monitors its position (e.g., location and orientation) and updates the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece accordingly. The eyewear device additionally monitors the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece with respect to the interaction virtual game piece for use in generating a score. Augmented reality examples include a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience and a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Shin Hwun Kang, Ilteris Canberk, James Powderly, Dmytro Kucher, Dmytro Hovorov
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Patent number: 11520399Abstract: Interactive augmented reality experiences with an eyewear device including a position detection system and a display system. The eyewear device registers a first marker position for a user-controlled virtual game piece and a second marker for an interaction virtual game piece. The eyewear device monitors its position (e.g., location and orientation) and updates the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece accordingly. The eyewear device additionally monitors the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece with respect to the interaction virtual game piece for use in generating a score. Augmented reality examples include a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience and a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Shin Hwun Kang, Ilteris Canberk, James Powderly, Dmytro Kucher, Dmytro Hovorov
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Publication number: 20220373796Abstract: Augmented reality experiences of a user wearing an electronic eyewear device are captured by at least one camera on a frame of the electronic eyewear device, the at least one camera having a field of view that is larger than a field of view of a display of the electronic eyewear device. An augmented reality feature or object is applied to the captured scene. A photo or video of the augmented reality scene is captured and a first portion of the captured photo or video is displayed in the display. The display is adjusted to display a second portion of the captured photo or video with the augmented reality features as the user moves the user's head to view the second portion of the captured photo or video. The captured photo or video may be transferred to another device for viewing the larger field of view augmented reality image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: David Meisenholder, Dhritiman Sagar, Ilteris Canberk, Justin Wilder, Sumant Milind Hanumante, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20220011581Abstract: Eyewear having a camera capturing images, and an image processor configured to process the images and display the processed image in both controlled and uncontrolled regions on the display. In an example, the image processor applies a vignette gradient to soften edges of the displayed image in the uncontrolled regions, which compensates for any discoloration in the uncontrolled regions. The uncontrolled regions may be located above and below the controlled region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jonathan M. Rodriguez, II, Ashley Macon, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20210373650Abstract: Interactive augmented reality experiences with an eyewear device including a position detection system and a display system. The eyewear device registers a first marker position for a user-controlled virtual game piece and a second marker for an interaction virtual game piece. The eyewear device monitors its position (e.g., location and orientation) and updates the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece accordingly. The eyewear device additionally monitors the position of the user-controlled virtual game piece with respect to the interaction virtual game piece for use in generating a score. Augmented reality examples include a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience and a “spheroidal balancing” augmented reality experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Shin Hwun Kang, Ilteris Canberk, James Powderly, Dmytro Kucher, Dmytro Hovorov
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Publication number: 20210306791Abstract: Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience using an eyewear device with spatial audio. The eyewear device has a processor, a memory, an image sensor, and speakers. The eyewear device captures image information for an environment surrounding the device, identifies a match between objects in the image information and predetermined objects in previously obtained information for the same environment. The eyewear device then identifies a target location within the environment, which may be associated with a physical or a virtual object. The eyewear device monitors its orientation with respect to the target location and presents audio signals to guide the user toward the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Ilteris Canberk, Shin Hwun Kang, James Powderly
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Patent number: 11119326Abstract: Eyewear having a camera capturing images, and an image processor configured to process the images and display the processed image in both controlled and uncontrolled regions on the display. In an example, the image processor applies a vignette gradient to soften edges of the displayed image in the uncontrolled regions, which compensates for any discoloration in the uncontrolled regions. The uncontrolled regions may be located above and below the controlled region.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Rodriguez, II, Ashley Macon, James Powderly
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Patent number: 11089427Abstract: Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience using an eyewear device with spatial audio. The eyewear device has a processor, a memory, an image sensor, and speakers. The eyewear device captures image information for an environment surrounding the device, identifies a match between objects in the image information and predetermined objects in previously obtained information for the same environment. The eyewear device then identifies a target location within the environment, which may be associated with a physical or a virtual object. The eyewear device monitors its orientation with respect to the target location and presents audio signals to guide the user toward the target location.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Ilteris Canberk, Shin Hwun Kang, James Powderly
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Patent number: 10694356Abstract: A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with an electronic device is provided. The method determining, among the plurality of external electronic devices, at least one external electronic device connected with the electronic device, transmitting signals to the at least one external electronic device, receiving data corresponding to the signals from the at least one external electronic device, selecting one of the at least one external electronic device based on the received data and transmitting an operation execution signal for the data to the selected external electronic device. A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from the electronic device, transmitting data corresponding to the signal to the electronic device, receiving an operation execution signal for the data from the electronic device and performing at least one of various operations according to the operation execution signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sungjoon Won, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20190222990Abstract: A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with an electronic device is provided. The method determining, among the plurality of external electronic devices, at least one external electronic device connected with the electronic device, transmitting signals to the at least one external electronic device, receiving data corresponding to the signals from the at least one external electronic device, selecting one of the at least one external electronic device based on the received data and transmitting an operation execution signal for the data to the selected external electronic device. A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from the electronic device, transmitting data corresponding to the signal to the electronic device, receiving an operation execution signal for the data from the electronic device and performing at least one of various operations according to the operation execution signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Sungjoon WON, James POWDERLY
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Patent number: 10278042Abstract: A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with an electronic device is provided. The method determining, among the plurality of external electronic devices, at least one external electronic device connected with the electronic device, transmitting signals to the at least one external electronic device, receiving data corresponding to the signals from the at least one external electronic device, selecting one of the at least one external electronic device based on the received data and transmitting an operation execution signal for the data to the selected external electronic device. A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from the electronic device, transmitting data corresponding to the signal to the electronic device, receiving an operation execution signal for the data from the electronic device and performing at least one of various operations according to the operation execution signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sungjoon Won, James Powderly
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Patent number: 9794728Abstract: A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with an electronic device is provided. The method determining, among the plurality of external electronic devices, at least one external electronic device connected with the electronic device, transmitting signals to the at least one external electronic device, receiving data corresponding to the signals from the at least one external electronic device, selecting one of the at least one external electronic device based on the received data and transmitting an operation execution signal for the data to the selected external electronic device. A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from the electronic device, transmitting data corresponding to the signal to the electronic device, receiving an operation execution signal for the data from the electronic device and performing at least one of various operations according to the operation execution signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sungjoon Won, James Powderly
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Publication number: 20170251330Abstract: A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with an electronic device is provided. The method determining, among the plurality of external electronic devices, at least one external electronic device connected with the electronic device, transmitting signals to the at least one external electronic device, receiving data corresponding to the signals from the at least one external electronic device, selecting one of the at least one external electronic device based on the received data and transmitting an operation execution signal for the data to the selected external electronic device. A method of selecting an external electronic device connected with electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving a signal from the electronic device, transmitting data corresponding to the signal to the electronic device, receiving an operation execution signal for the data from the electronic device and performing at least one of various operations according to the operation execution signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Sungjoon WON, James POWDERLY
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Patent number: 9699595Abstract: A portable terminal and method thereof are provided for interworking with a wearable device. The method includes recognizing that the wearable device is placed on the portable terminal; displaying first screen data including information of the wearable device; sensing movement of the wearable device; and displaying second screen data corresponding to the movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Sung-Joon Won, James Powderly, Tae-Woo Kim