Patents by Inventor Jason D. Rickwald

Jason D. Rickwald 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: 12287913
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques and user interfaces for controlling and displaying representations of user in environments, such as during a live communication session and/or a live collaboration session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jason D. Rickwald, Andrew R. Bacon, Kristi E. Bauerly, Rupert Burton, Jordan A. Cazamias, Tong Chen, Shih-Sang Chiu, Jonathan Perron, Giancarlo Yerkes
  • Publication number: 20250103132
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques and user interfaces for controlling and displaying representations of user in environments, such as during a live communication session and/or a live collaboration session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jason D. RICKWALD, Andrew R. BACON, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Rupert BURTON, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Tong CHEN, Shih-Sang CHIU, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jonathan PERRON, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Giancarlo YERKES, Alan C. DYE
  • Publication number: 20250008057
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system changes visual appearance of visual representations of participants moving within a simulated threshold distance of a user of the computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system arranges representations of users according to templates. In some embodiments, a computer system arranges representations of users based on shared content. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a spatial arrangement of participants in accordance with a quantity of participants that are a first type of participant. In some embodiments, a computer system changes a spatial arrangement of elements of a real-time communication session to join a group of participants. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates interaction with groups of spatial representations of participants of a communication session. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates updates of a spatial arrangement of participants based on a spatial distribution of the participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Shih-Sang CHIU, Jason D. RICKWALD, Rupert BURTON, Giancarlo YERKES, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jonathan PERRON, Wei WANG
  • Publication number: 20240404227
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic devices, including user interfaces for real-time communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Shih-Sang CHIU, Long H. NGO, Wesley M. HOLDER, Stephen O. LEMAY, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Rajat BHARDWAJ, Giancarlo YERKES, Jason D. RICKWALD, Rupert BURTON
  • Publication number: 20240402868
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic devices, including user interfaces for real-time communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Jesse CHAND, Shih-Sang CHIU, Wesley M. HOLDER, Stephen O. LEMAY, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Rajat BHARDWAJ, Giancarlo YERKES, Jason D. RICKWALD, Rupert BURTON, Kaely COON, Connor A. SMITH, Joseph P. CERRA, Tommy ROCHETTE
  • Publication number: 20240372968
    Abstract: Techniques for displaying a representation of a person based on a background, viewing angle, and/or a mouth occlusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Jason D. RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES, Rupert BURTON, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Peter D. ANTON
  • Publication number: 20240257486
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for interacting with virtual avatars and/or user representations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Karen EL ASMAR, Amy E. DEDONATO, Stephen O. LEMAY, Peter D. ANTON, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Wesley M. HOLDER, Jason D. RICKWALD
  • Patent number: 12039661
    Abstract: A device for performing parameterized generation of two-dimensional images from a three-dimensional model may include at least one processor configured to receive a set of parameters for generating a two-dimensional image from a three-dimensional model. The at least one processor may be further configured to position a render camera relative to the three-dimensional model based at least in part on a first parameter of the set of parameters, apply a pose to the three-dimensional model based at least in part on a second parameter of the set of parameters, and add at least one supplemental content item to the posed three-dimensional model based at least in part on a third parameter of the set of parameters. The at least one processor may be further configured to generate, using the positioned render camera, the two-dimensional image from the posed three-dimensional model including the added at least one supplemental content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Harris, Amaury Balliet, Remi G. Santos, Jason D. Rickwald
  • Publication number: 20240104859
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing live communication sessions. A computer system optionally displays an option to invite the respective user to join the ongoing communication session. A computer system optionally one or more options to modify an appearance of an avatar representing the user of the computer system. A computer system optionally transitions a communication session from a spatial communication session to a non-spatial communication session. A computer system optionally displays information about a participant in a communication session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jesse CHAND, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Shih-Sang CHIU, Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Amy E. DEDONATO, Karen EL ASMAR, Wesley M. HOLDER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Lorena S. PAZMINO, Jason D. RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20240077937
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques and user interfaces for controlling and displaying representations of user in environments, such as during a live communication session and/or a live collaboration session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Jason D. RICKWALD, Andrew R. BACON, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Rupert BURTON, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Tong CHEN, Shih-Sang CHIU, Jonathan PERRON, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20240029334
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an avatar on a lock screen. A received user input causes a respective change in a respective element of the lock screen other than the avatar and an animation is displayed, over time, of the avatar transitioning through a plurality of poses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond S. SEPULVEDA, Kevin N. ARMSTRONG, Amaury BALLIET, Adam M. COTUGNO, Lisa K. FORSSELL, Thomas GOOSSENS, Aurelio GUZMAN, Guilherme JACINTO, Steve S. KO, Jason D. RICKWALD, Nicolas V. SCAPEL
  • Publication number: 20230384860
    Abstract: In some examples, a computer system provides non-visual feedback based on a determination that information about a user has been captured. In some examples, a computer system displays different portions of a representation of a user as the user and/or the computer system move relative to one another. In some examples, a computer system displays different three-dimensional content associated with different steps of an enrollment process. In some examples, a computer system displays visual elements at different simulated depths that move with simulated parallax to facilitate alignment of the user and the computer system. In some examples, a computer system prompts a user to make facial expressions and displays a progress bar indicating an amount of progress toward making the facial expressions. In some examples, a computer system adjusts dynamic audio output to indicate an amount of progress toward completing a step of an enrollment process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Amy E. DEDONATO, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Wesley M. HOLDER, Seung Wook KIM, Jay MOON, Danielle M. PRICE, Jason D. RICKWALD, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Alfred B. HUERGO WAGNER, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20230316674
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for improving a user experience for modifying display of an avatar in XR environments. In some embodiments, the techniques include modifying a portion of an avatar based on one or more heuristics. In some embodiments, the techniques include modifying a portion of an avatar after tracking is lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin H. BOESEL, Rupert BURTON, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Shih-Sang CHIU, Jason D. RICKWALD, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Nicolas V. SCAPEL, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Patent number: 11776190
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an avatar on a lock screen. A received user input causes a respective change in a respective element of the lock screen other than the avatar and an animation is displayed, over time, of the avatar transitioning through a plurality of poses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond S. Sepulveda, Jason D. Rickwald, Nicolas V. Scapel, Kevin N. Armstrong, Amaury Balliet, Adam M. Cotugno, Lisa K. Forssell, Thomas Goossens, Aurelio Guzman, Guilherme Jacinto, Steve S. Ko
  • Publication number: 20230290082
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates and displays a portion of a representation of a face of a user. For example, an example process may include obtaining a first set of data corresponding to features of a face of a user in a plurality of configurations, while a user is using an electronic device, obtaining a second set of data corresponding to one or more partial views of the face from one or more image sensors, generating a representation of the face of the user based on the first set of data and the second set of data, wherein portions of the representation correspond to different confidence values, and displaying the portions of the representation based on the corresponding confidence values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Amberg, Nicolas V. Scapel, Jason D. Rickwald, Dorian D. Dargan, Gary I. Butcher, Giancarlo Yerkes, William D. Lindmeier, John S. McCarten
  • Patent number: D1004618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume P. Barlier, Lisa K. Forssell, Joseph D. Gardner, Aurelio Guzmán, Jason D. Rickwald, Christopher J. Romney, Nicolas V. Scapel, Christopher I. Wilson
  • Patent number: D1012128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa K. Forssell, Aurelio Guzmán, Deanna Marsigliese, Jason D. Rickwald, Christopher J. Romney, Christopher I. Wilson
  • Patent number: D1034695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Amador, Guillaume P. Barlier, Lisa K. Forssell, Robert Garcia, III, Joseph D. Gardner, Aurelio Guzmán, Aron Hjartarson, Rongxuan Jin, Wendy M. Klein, Kui Han Lee, Stephanie Wang Nai Ping Perea, Jason D. Rickwald, Christopher J. Romney, Johannes Lucius Wolfgang Saam, Nicolas V. Scapel, Oleksandr Tyemirov, Christopher I. Wilson
  • Patent number: D1035719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume P. Barlier, Alan C. Dye, Lisa K. Forssell, Joseph D. Gardner, Aurelio Guzmán, Jason D. Rickwald, Christopher J. Romney, Nicolas V. Scapel, Christopher I. Wilson
  • Patent number: D1066398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume P. Barlier, Lisa K. Forssell, Joseph D. Gardner, Aurelio Guzmán, Jason D. Rickwald, Christopher J. Romney, Nicolas V. Scapel, Christopher I. Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes