Patents by Inventor Kristian Kane

Kristian Kane 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: 11204678
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to user interfaces for object exploration and manipulation within virtual reality environments may include a plurality of user interfaces that are presented responsive to various user inputs or interactions. For example, a first user interface may comprise a hover card that is presented responsive to a hover indication over an object, a second user interface may comprise a detail card that is presented responsive to a selection input associated with an object, and a third user interface may comprise a detail page having a plurality of detail panels that are presented responsive to a selection of a full details option associated with an object. Further, individual detail cards and detail panels may be graspable, movable, scrollable, and otherwise manipulatable by a user to facilitate object exploration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dillon Taylor Baker, Jesse Alan DuPree, Joonhao Chuah, Lee David Thompson, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian James Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 11126320
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to user interfaces for virtual reality environments may include two-dimensional grid view user interfaces and three-dimensional side-by-side view user interfaces, and associated transitions therebetween. The two-dimensional grid view user interfaces may present images or models of a plurality of objects to users in a substantially flat, two-dimensional grid for viewing of objects. The three-dimensional side-by-side view user interfaces may present models of a plurality of objects to users in a substantially open, three-dimensional area for viewing and evaluation of three-dimensional models of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee David Thompson, Dillon Taylor Baker, Joonhao Chuah, Jesse Alan DuPree, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian James Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 11024079
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to an image capture process using panorama paths may include traversing a user device among a plurality of image capture locations of a room, sweeping the user device at each of the image capture locations, capturing imaging data using the user device during the traversal and/or during the sweep, and processing the imaging data using photogrammetry. The imaging data may be captured using an imaging sensor associated with the user device, and the imaging data may be processed based on data received from position and orientation sensors associated with the user device. In addition, a three-dimensional model of the room may be generated based on the imaging data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joonhao Chuah, Dillon Baker, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 11017611
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to generating and modifying a room or space within a virtual reality environment may comprise addition, removal, placement, modification, and/or resizing of a plurality of environment surfaces, such as a floor, walls, and ceiling, and/or a plurality of fixtures, such as doors, windows, or openings, associated with the environment surfaces, in which each environment surface and fixture includes associated dimensions. The environment surfaces and fixtures may be added, removed, placed, moved, and/or resized by a user. During such interactions, only a subset of dimensions relevant to the current functions or operations by the user may be presented to facilitate such functions or operations. Further, various aspects associated with environment surfaces and fixtures may be modified, such as paints, colors, materials, textures, or others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James Mount, Lee David Thompson, Dillon Taylor Baker, Joonhao Chuah, Hai Quang Kim, Michael Thomas, Kristian Kane, Jesse Alan DuPree
  • Patent number: 10937247
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to an image capture process using ring paths may include traversing a user device around a ring path in a center of a room, capturing imaging data using the user device during the traversal, and processing the imaging data using photogrammetry. The imaging data may be captured using an imaging sensor associated with the user device, and the imaging data may be processed based on data received from position and orientation sensors associated with the user device. In addition, a three-dimensional model of the room may be generated based on the imaging data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joonhao Chuah, Dillon Baker, Jesse DuPree, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 10706624
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to augmented reality guidance for an image capture process using panorama paths may include presenting various text, cues, and indications to guide the image capture process. A user device including an imaging sensor and position and orientation sensors may present, via a display, the various text, cues, and indications during portions of the image capture process, including a plurality of image capture locations, imaging sensor sweep guides, textual instructions, arrows, and position guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joonhao Chuah, Dillon Baker, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 10643344
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to a room measurement process may include determining a floor plane associated with a room, determining a plurality of wall planes associated with the room, and determining a ceiling plane associated with the room. The room measurements may be based on data received from an imaging sensor and position and orientation sensors associated with a user device. In addition, a three-dimensional geometric shell of the room may be generated based on the room measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joonhao Chuah, Dillon Baker, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian Mount, Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 10645275
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to augmented reality guidance for a room measurement process may include presenting various text, cues, and indications to guide the room measurement process. A user device including an imaging sensor and position and orientation sensors may present, via a display, the various text, cues, and indications during portions of the room measurement process, including identification of the floor, walls, and ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joonhao Chuah, Dillon Baker, Kristian Kane, Hai Quang Kim, Brian Mount, Michael Thomas