Patents by Inventor Jim Hejl

Jim Hejl 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).

  • Publication number: 20230276040
    Abstract: An image capture system includes: a first mobile unit configured to move around the target area; a second mobile unit adjustably coupled to the first mobile unit; a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit, including: a first camera to capture structural data; and a second camera to capture color data, wherein the first mobile unit and the second mobile unit are configured to move the first camera and the second camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Patent number: 11700362
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Publication number: 20220217323
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Patent number: 11323690
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Publication number: 20190364266
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Patent number: 10440353
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Publication number: 20180338129
    Abstract: A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
  • Patent number: 9621901
    Abstract: An example method for encoding computer-generated video content may comprise: generating, based on a geometric model, a sequence of video frames. The example method may further comprise determining, based on the geometric model, a velocity map comprising a plurality of velocity values for a plurality of pixels, wherein each velocity value represents a difference between a viewport position of a pixel in a current frame and a previous frame. The example method may further comprise determining, based on the velocity map, a plurality of motion vectors, wherein each motion vector corresponds to a macroblock comprising one or more pixels of a video frame of the sequence of video frames. The example method may further comprise producing, by a processing device, an output bit stream representative of the sequence of video frames, by encoding, using the motion vectors, the sequence of video frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Hejl
  • Patent number: 9094667
    Abstract: Systems and methods for encoding computer-generated video content. An example method may comprise: generating, based on a geometric model, a sequence of video frames; determining, based on the geometric model, a plurality of motion vectors, each motion vector corresponding to a macroblock comprising one or more pixels of a video frame of the sequence of video frames; and producing an output bit stream representative of the sequence of video frames, by encoding, using the motion vectors, the sequence of video frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Hejl