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).
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Publication number: 20230276040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Patent number: 11700362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Publication number: 20220217323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Patent number: 11323690Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Publication number: 20190364266Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Patent number: 10440353Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Publication number: 20180338129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Jim Hejl, Jerry Phaneuf, Aaron Jeromin
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Patent number: 9621901Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventor: Jim Hejl
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Patent number: 9094667Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventor: Jim Hejl