Patents by Inventor Kristi E. Bauerly

Kristi E. Bauerly 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: 12670672
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for providing computer-generated user experience sessions in an extended reality environment. In some embodiments, a computer system provides a computer-generated user experience session with particles that move based on breathing characteristics of a user. In some embodiments, a computer system provides a computer-generated user experience session with options selected based on characteristics of an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system provides a computer-generated user experience session with a soundscape having randomly selected curated sound components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Rockel, Gary I. Butcher, Dorian D. Dargan, Amy E. Dedonato, Charles C. Hoyt, Matan Stauber, Hugo D. Verweij, Kristi E. Bauerly
  • Publication number: 20260153944
    Abstract: A computer system can include an input device having a housing defining an internal volume. The housing can include a grip portion and a base portion defining an aperture. The computer system can also include a tilt sensor disposed in the internal volume, a position sensor disposed at the aperture, and a processor. The processor can be electrically coupled to the position sensor, the tilt sensor, and a memory component storing electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first input from the tilt sensor, receive a second input from the position sensor, determine, based on the first and second inputs, if the base is in contact with a support surface and an angle of the base relative to the support surface. The processor can also output a signal based on the angle if the base is in contact with the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Megan M. Sapp, Brian T. Gleeson, Steven J. Taylor, David H. Bloom, Miao He, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Kristi E. Bauerly, Geng Luo, Bart K. Andre
  • Patent number: 12638913
    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: December 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    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: 20260140614
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for adjusting device settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Richard D. LYONS, Lee S. BROUGHTON, Adam L. AMADIO, Peter D. ANTON, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Stephen O. LEMAY, Karen EL ASMAR, Lynn I. STREJA, Danielle M. PRICE, Hana Z. WANG, Hugo D. VERWEIJ, Thineshan KATHIRCHELVAN
  • Patent number: 12632170
    Abstract: A gaze virtual object is displayed that is selectable based on attention directed to the gaze virtual object to perform an operation associated with a selectable virtual object. An indication of attention of a user is displayed. An enlarged view of a region of a user interface is displayed. A value of a slider element is adjusted based on attention of a user. A user interface element is moved at a respective rate based on attention of a user. Text is entered into a text entry field in response to speech inputs. A value for a value selection user interface object is updated based on attention of a user. Movement of a virtual object is facilitated based on direct touch interactions. A user input is facilitated for displaying a selection refinement user interface object. A visual indicator is displayed indicating progress toward selecting a virtual object when criteria are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Israel Pastrana Vicente, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Kristi E. Bauerly, Zoey C. Taylor
  • Patent number: 12625608
    Abstract: A gaze virtual object is displayed that is selectable based on attention directed to the gaze virtual object to perform an operation associated with a selectable virtual object. An indication of attention of a user is displayed. An enlarged view of a region of a user interface is displayed. A value of a slider element is adjusted based on attention of a user. A user interface element is moved at a respective rate based on attention of a user. Text is entered into a text entry field in response to speech inputs. A value for a value selection user interface object is updated based on attention of a user. Movement of a virtual object is facilitated based on direct touch interactions. A user input is facilitated for displaying a selection refinement user interface object. A visual indicator is displayed indicating progress toward selecting a virtual object when criteria are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Israel Pastrana Vicente, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Kristi E. Bauerly, Lorena S. Pazmino
  • Patent number: 12620298
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and graphical user interfaces for providing feedback pertaining to device position adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lorena S. Pazmino, Thomas Berton, Praveen Gowda Ippadi Veerabhadre Gowda, Kristi E. Bauerly, Kaely Coon
  • Patent number: 12608890
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system reduces a visual prominence of virtual content relative to a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays an indication of a physical object in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system reduces a visual prominence of the virtual content and enables a physical object, such as a person, to break through the virtual content, such as based on a determination that the physical object satisfies one or more criteria to constitute a salient social interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Boesel, Shih-Sang Chiu, Katherine W. Kolombatovich, Garrett L. Weinberg, Benjamin Hylak, Ieyuki Kawashima, Lee S. Broughton, Giancarlo Yerkes, Kristi E. Bauerly
  • Publication number: 20260099199
    Abstract: 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: October 13, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Danielle M. PRICE, Alfred B. HUERGO WAGNER, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Seung Wook KIM, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Peter D. ANTON
  • Patent number: 12596472
    Abstract: A gaze virtual object is displayed that is selectable based on attention directed to the gaze virtual object to perform an operation associated with a selectable virtual object. An indication of attention of a user is displayed. An enlarged view of a region of a user interface is displayed. A value of a slider element is adjusted based on attention of a user. A user interface element is moved at a respective rate based on attention of a user. Text is entered into a text entry field in response to speech inputs. A value for a value selection user interface object is updated based on attention of a user. Movement of a virtual object is facilitated based on direct touch interactions. A user input is facilitated for displaying a selection refinement user interface object. A visual indicator is displayed indicating progress toward selecting a virtual object when criteria are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Israel Pastrana Vicente, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Kristi E. Bauerly
  • Patent number: 12585304
    Abstract: A head-mounted display includes a display unit and a facial interface. The display unit includes a display for displaying graphical content to a user. The facial interface is coupled to the display unit and configured to engage a face of the user to support the display thereon. The facial interface includes discrete engagement regions that are configured to engage respective facial regions of the user. The discrete engagement regions include force distributors that are configured to apply forces to the respective facial regions. A first force distributor of a first discrete engagement region is configured to apply a first force to a first facial region of the user, and a second force distributor of a second discrete engagement region is configured to apply a second force to a second facial region of the user that is different than the first force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Dustin A. Hatfield, Daniel M. Strongwater, Kristi E. Bauerly
  • Patent number: 12578581
    Abstract: A head-mounted display includes a display unit and a facial interface. The display unit displays graphical content to the user. The facial interface is removably coupleable to the display unit and engages a facial engagement region of a face of the user whereby the display unit is supported on the face of the user. The facial interface includes a physiological sensor for sensing a physiological condition of the user in the facial engagement region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Strongwater, Kristi E. Bauerly, Dustin A. Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20260050173
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to receiving user information and/or device fit information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Ryan TAKETA, Heather L. SMITH, Randa PURCELL, Jay MOON, Amy E. DEDONATO, Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Kristi E. BAUERLY
  • Patent number: 12547255
    Abstract: A three-dimensional control system includes an input device, a computing device, and a tracking assembly. The input device can include an input sensor, an inertial measurement unit sensor, and an ultrasonic speaker. The tracking assembly can include a plurality of ultrasonic microphones and an inertial measurement unit disposed on or with the computing device. The plurality of ultrasonic microphones can include three microphones in a first plane and at least one other ultrasonic microphone disposed out of the first plane. The ultrasonic microphones can be configured to detect ultrasonic waves output by the speaker of the input device and the computing device can triangulate the position of the input device relative to the computing device in space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Bart K. Andre, Brian T. Gleeson, Kristi E. Bauerly, William D. Lindmeier, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Geng Luo, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Megan M. Sapp, Kainoa Kwon-Perez, John B. Morrell
  • Patent number: 12541112
    Abstract: A facial interface for a head-mounted display, which is to be worn on a head of a user, includes a chassis, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion engages an upper facial region above eyes of the user. The lower portion engages a lower facial region below the eyes of the user. The lower portion includes a lower facial support. The lower facial support includes a rolling contact, a first arm, and a second arm. The rolling contact defines an axis. The first arm and the second arm are each coupled to the chassis and support the rolling contact. The rolling contact rotates about the axis relative to the first arm and the second arm to allow displacement of the lower facial support relative to the lower facial region of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Dustin A. Hatfield, Kristi E. Bauerly
  • Patent number: 12535895
    Abstract: A computer system can include an input device having a housing defining an internal volume. The housing can include a grip portion and a base portion defining an aperture. The computer system can also include a tilt sensor disposed in the internal volume, a position sensor disposed at the aperture, and a processor. The processor can be electrically coupled to the position sensor, the tilt sensor, and a memory component storing electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first input from the tilt sensor, receive a second input from the position sensor, determine, based on the first and second inputs, if the base is in contact with a support surface and an angle of the base relative to the support surface. The processor can also output a signal based on the angle if the base is in contact with the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Megan M. Sapp, Brian T. Gleeson, Steven J. Taylor, David H. Bloom, Miao He, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Kristi E. Bauerly, Geng Luo, Bart K. Andre
  • Patent number: 12530113
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for adjusting device settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Mckenzie, William A. Sorrentino, III, Richard D. Lyons, Lee S. Broughton, Adam L. Amadio, Peter D. Anton, Kristi E. Bauerly, Stephen O. Lemay, Karen El Asmar, Lynn I. Streja
  • Publication number: 20250306727
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device emphasizes and/or deemphasizes user interfaces based on the gaze of a user. In some embodiments, an electronic device defines levels of immersion for different user interfaces independently of one another. In some embodiments, an electronic device resumes display of a user interface at a previously-displayed level of immersion after (e.g., temporarily) reducing the level of immersion associated with the user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device allows objects, people, and/or portions of an environment to be visible through a user interface displayed by the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device reduces the level of immersion associated with a user interface based on characteristics of the electronic device and/or physical environment of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Ieyuki KAWASHIMA, Stephen O. LEMAY, Nicholas W. HENDERSON, James M. DESSERO, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Shih-Sang CHIU, Benjamin Hunter BOESEL, David H. HUANG, Dorian D. DARGAN
  • Patent number: 12417596
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Chand, Kristi E. Bauerly, Stephen O. Lemay, Jonathan R. Dascola, Shih-Sang Chiu
  • Publication number: 20250278166
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device updates the spatial arrangement of one or more virtual objects in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device updates the positions of multiple virtual objects together. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays objects in a three-dimensional environment based on an estimated location of a floor in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device moves (e.g., repositions) objects in a three-dimensional environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2025
    Publication date: September 4, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nathan GITTER, Alexis H. PALANGIE, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Jonathan RAVASZ, Zoey C. TAYLOR