Patents by Inventor Kevin Bessiere

Kevin Bessiere 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: 11775590
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered location identifiers. A location identifier can be the name of a business or establishment. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the location or establishment at which digital assets were captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists a user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for digital assets by the name of the location where the digital assets were captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Patent number: 11663261
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for defining a collection of media content items of a media library for a relevant interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Patent number: 11625153
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Kevin Aujoulet, Kevin Bessiere, Simon Bovet, Eric M. G. Circlaeys, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Benedikt M. Hirmer, Andreas Karlsson, Chelsea L. Burnette, Matthieu Lucas, Behkish J. Manzari, Nicole R. Ryan, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Gregg Suzuki, Sergey Tatarchuk, Justin S. Titi
  • Publication number: 20230020678
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device may generate a day view, month views, and year view that show cards specific to each view. The cards include images, videos, and/or other assets from a media library that reflect a corresponding time frame of the card on which the assets are displayed. A selected view is presented in a graphical user interface (GUI) for interaction with a user of the media library. Upon selection of an asset displayed to the GUI, the view is switched to show more assets from a time frame similar to the selected asset while maintaining a focus on the selected asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Circlaeys, Guillaume Vergnaud, Samantha E. Fierro, Kevin Aujoulet, Benedikt M. Hirmer, Alexandre N. Lopoukhine, Kevin Bessiere, Vignesh Jagadeesh, Rohan Chandra
  • Patent number: 11520465
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device may generate a day view, month views, and year view that show cards specific to each view. The cards include images, videos, and/or other assets from a media library that reflect a corresponding time frame of the card on which the assets are displayed. A selected view is presented in a graphical user interface (GUI) for interaction with a user of the media library. Upon selection of an asset displayed to the GUI, the view is switched to show more assets from a time frame similar to the selected asset while maintaining a focus on the selected asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Circlaeys, Guillaume Vergnaud, Samantha E. Fierro, Kevin Aujoulet, Benedikt M. Hirmer, Alexandre N. Lopoukhine, Kevin Bessiere, Vignesh Jagadeesh, Rohan Chandra
  • Publication number: 20220382766
    Abstract: Techniques for suggesting media assets, the technique including: requesting a set of candidate media assets for a set of user media items based on a knowledge graph metadata network describing the set of user media items; receiving metadata for the set of candidate media assets; determining one or more sets of ranked media assets based on the received metadata; and outputting the determined one or more sets of ranked media assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Nathaniel B. Chapman, Patrick H. Kelly, Eric Circlaeys, Kevin Bessiere, Brian J. Rogosky, Alfredo Ramos-Alvarez, Bruno J. Conejo, Matthias Mauch, Hao Yang, Bruno Di Giorgi, Jeremy P. Bogle, Zachary H. Smith, Betim Deva, Daniel Cartoon, Neil C. Foley, Menelaos D. Kokolios, Lewis Kaneshiro, Jorge A. Herrera Soto, James E. Hewitt, Casey W. Baker, Alexa Rockwell, Alexis H. Durocher, Trevor M. Slaton, Cristina N. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220382811
    Abstract: Techniques for digital asset classification are described. One or more holiday score are assigned to a set of digital media assets. The one or more holiday scores are calculated based on weighted holiday metrics determined based on characteristics of the set of digital assets. A holiday classification is assigned based on the one or more holiday score, and the set of digital media assets are provided for presentation in accordance with the holiday classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Sabrine Rekik, Alexa Rockwell, Rohan Chandra, Sowmya Gopalan, Emma D. Clark, Kevin Bessiere
  • Publication number: 20220206647
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Graham R. CLARKE, Kevin AUJOULET, Kevin BESSIERE, Simon BOVET, Eric M. G. CIRCLAEYS, Lynne DEVINE, Alan C. DYE, Benedikt HIRMER, Andreas KARLSSON, Chelsea Leblanc BURNETTE, Matthieu LUCAS, Behkish J. MANZARI, Nicole R. RYAN, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Andre SOUZA DOS SANTOS, Gregg SUZUKI, Sergey TATARCHUK, Justin S. TITI
  • Patent number: 11243996
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for presenting a user interface that allows a user to quickly and easily filter and search a digital asset collection. The disclosed techniques allow for rapid recall of desired digital assets, linking assets into logical collections, and an overall improved user experience. The zero keyword/contextual keyword feature presents multimedia content icons and searchable keywords to allow a user to search the digital asset collection simply by tapping on one of these keywords. The top auto completion feature auto-completes suggestions in the search field based on various heuristics to ensure the method produces diverse and relevant results. The next keyword suggestion feature predicts a next search term based on learned properties about the digital asset collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Killian Huyghe, Lee A. Morgan, Elliot C. Liskin, Guillaume Vergnaud, Eric Circlaeys, Michael S. Smochko, Joy Hsu, Sabrine Rekik, Kevin Aujoulet, Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere
  • Patent number: 11086935
    Abstract: A memory management system which can effectively determine whether, when, and to what extent, to modify a graph database based on changes in a paired relational database storing various data like media assets, such as photos and videos. The media assets are associated with data objects, such as moments, events, and people. The memory management system also includes one or more knowledge graph metadata networks (or more simply “knowledge graphs”). The knowledge graph(s) store information which is related to the data stored by the relational databases. The memory management system detects changes in the data and data objects stored by the relational database(s). The memory management system can translate detected changes into modification instructions for the knowledge graph. The memory management system can also determine that it is unnecessary to modify the knowledge graph due to a detected change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Bessiere, Patrick H. Kelly, Guillaume Vergnaud, Eric Circlaeys
  • Publication number: 20210209148
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for defining a collection of media content items of a media library for a relevant interest are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Patent number: 11042266
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Kevin Aujoulet, Kevin Bessiere, Simon Bovet, Eric M. G. Circlaeys, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Benedikt Hirmer, Andreas Karlsson, Chelsea Leblanc, Matthieu Lucas, Behkish J. Manzari, Nicole R. Ryan, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Gregg Suzuki, Sergey Tatarchuk, Justin S. Titi
  • Publication number: 20210073281
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered location identifiers. A location identifier can be the name of a business or establishment. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the location or establishment at which digital assets were captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists a user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for digital assets by the name of the location where the digital assets were captured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Patent number: 10922354
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing a number of unverified persons detected in media content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Circlaeys, Kevin Aujoulet, Kevin Bessiere, Killian Huyghe
  • Patent number: 10846343
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered location identifiers. A location identifier can be the name of a business or establishment. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the location or establishment at which digital assets were captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists a user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for digital assets by the name of the location where the digital assets were captured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Patent number: 10839002
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for defining a collection of media content items of a media library for a relevant interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys
  • Publication number: 20200356222
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Graham R. CLARKE, Kevin AUJOULET, Kevin BESSIERE, Simon BOVET, Eric M.G. CIRCLAEYS, Lynne DEVINE, Alan C. DYE, Benedikt HIRMER, Andreas KARLSSON, Chelsea LEBLANC, Matthieu LUCAS, Behkish J. MANZARI, Nicole R. RYAN, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Andre SOUZA DOS SANTOS, Gregg SUZUKI, Sergey TATARCHUK, Justin S. TITI
  • Publication number: 20200356227
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device may generate a day view, month views, and year view that show cards specific to each view. The cards include images, videos, and/or other assets from a media library that reflect a corresponding time frame of the card on which the assets are displayed. A selected view is presented in a graphical user interface (GUI) for interaction with a user of the media library. Upon selection of an asset displayed to the GUI, the view is switched to show more assets from a time frame similar to the selected asset while maintaining a focus on the selected asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Circlaeys, Guillaume Vergnaud, Samantha E. Fierro, Kevin Aujoulet, Benedikt M. Hirmer, Alexandre N. Lopoukhine, Kevin Bessiere, Vignesh Jagadeesh, Rohan Chandra
  • Patent number: 10803135
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered occurrence identifiers. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the occurrence or event during which the digital asset was captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Events can occur at various locations, over a dispersed area and it can be challenging to automatically identify and label the digital assets with the identification of the event. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for events by event name, performer name, and category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys, Shanni A. Weilert, Christopher C. Foster, Krishna M. Behara, Kartheekeya D. Kasibatta
  • Publication number: 20200081917
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered location identifiers. A location identifier can be the name of a business or establishment. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the location or establishment at which digital assets were captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists a user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for digital assets by the name of the location where the digital assets were captured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys