Patents by Inventor Jason RICKWALD
Jason 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).
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Publication number: 20250044932Abstract: The present disclosure generally describes user interfaces related to time. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for displaying and enabling an adjustment of a displayed time zone are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for initiating a measurement of time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface using a character are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface that includes an indication of a current time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of a background for a user interface are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of displayed applications on a user interface are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Kevin Will CHEN, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Alan C. DYE, Lisa K. FORSSELL, JD GARDNER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Kevin LYNCH, Jason RICKWALD, Christopher James ROMNEY, Nicolas SCAPEL, Christopher WILSON
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Publication number: 20250022237Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays user interfaces for enrolling one or more features of a user of a computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system displays visual effects associated with a virtual avatar in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays objects having different visual characteristics in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system switches between different presentation modes associated with a user represented in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a virtual avatar in an XR environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Rupert Thomas Guy BURTON, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Dorian D. DARGAN, Jason RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES
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Patent number: 12125149Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays user interfaces for enrolling one or more features of a user of a computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system displays visual effects associated with a virtual avatar in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays objects having different visual characteristics in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system switches between different presentation modes associated with a user represented in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a virtual avatar in an XR environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rupert Thomas Guy Burton, Gary Ian Butcher, Jason Rickwald, Giancarlo Yerkes, Kristi Elaine Schmidt Bauerly, Dorian D. Dargan
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Publication number: 20230350489Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Gary Ian BUTCHER, Rupert BURTON, Dorian D. DARGAN, Nicholas W. HENDERSON, Jason RICKWALD, Nicolas SCAPEL, Giancarlo YERKES
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Patent number: 11733769Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gary Ian Butcher, Dorian D. Dargan, Nicolas Scapel, Rupert Burton, Nicholas W. Henderson, Jason Rickwald, Giancarlo Yerkes, Kristi E. S. Bauerly
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Patent number: 11682182Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Arian Behzadi, Alan C. Dye, Lisa K. Forssell, Robert Garcia, III, Aurelio Guzman, Jason Rickwald, Marcel Van Os, Christopher Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes
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Publication number: 20220262080Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays user interfaces for enrolling one or more features of a user of a computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system displays visual effects associated with a virtual avatar in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays objects having different visual characteristics in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system switches between different presentation modes associated with a user represented in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a virtual avatar in an XR environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Rupert Thomas Guy BURTON, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Jason RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES, Kristi Elaine Schmidt BAUERLY
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Publication number: 20210390753Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects such as virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD
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Publication number: 20210382544Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Gary Ian BUTCHER, Dorian D. DARGAN, Nicolas SCAPEL, Rupert BURTON, Nicholas W. HENDERSON, Jason RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES
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Publication number: 20210349426Abstract: The present disclosure generally describe user interfaces related to time. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for displaying and enabling an adjustment of a displayed time zone are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for initiating a measurement of time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface using a character are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface that includes an indication of a current time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of a background for a user interface are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of displayed applications on a user interface are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Kevin Will CHEN, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Lisa K. FORSSELL, JD GARDNER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD, Christopher James ROMNEY, Nicolas SCAPEL, Christopher WILSON
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Publication number: 20210335055Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Arian BEHZADI, Alan C. DYE, Lisa K. FORSSELL, Robert GARCIA, III, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD, Marcel VAN OS, Christopher WILSON, Giancarlo YERKES
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Patent number: 11107261Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects such as virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Guillaume Pierre André Barlier, Aurelio Guzman, Jason Rickwald
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Publication number: 20200358725Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for displaying and using avatars. In some embodiments, avatars are used to generate stickers for sending in a content-creation user interface. In some embodiments, avatars are used to generate a representation of a contactable user in a contactable user editing user interface. In some embodiments, a user interface can be used to create and edit an avatar. In some embodiments, a user interface can be used to display an avatar that is responsive to detected changes in pose of a face of a user. In some embodiments, contact information is transmitted or received.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD, Marcel VAN OS, Guillaume Pierre Andre BARLIER
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Publication number: 20200234481Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects such as virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD
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Patent number: 10580221Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Arian Behzadi, Alan C. Dye, Lisa K. Forssell, Robert Garcia, III, Aurelio Guzman, Jason Rickwald, Marcel Van Os, Christopher Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes
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Patent number: 10523879Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects in image data. In some examples, visual effects include an avatar displayed on a user's face. In some examples, visual effects include stickers applied to image data. In some examples, visual effects include screen effects. In some examples, visual effects are modified based on depth data in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Dye, Grant Paul, Jason Rickwald, Nicolas Scapel
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Patent number: 10521948Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Rickwald, Nicolas Scapel, Giancarlo Yerkes
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Publication number: 20190339847Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Arian Behzadi, Alan C. Dye, Lisa K. FORSSELL, Robert GARCIA, III, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason Rickwald, Marcel VAN OS, Christopher Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes
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Publication number: 20190342507Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects in image data. In some examples, visual effects include an avatar displayed on a user's face. In some examples, visual effects include stickers applied to image data. In some examples, visual effects include screen effects. In some examples, visual effects are modified based on depth data in the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Alan C. DYE, Grant PAUL, Jason RICKWALD, Nicolas SCAPEL
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Publication number: 20180336715Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Jason RICKWALD, Nicolas SCAPEL, Giancarlo YERKES