Patents by Inventor Mark Kliger

Mark Kliger 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: 12632112
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for triggering operations using inner speech. The system detects presence of inner speech in electromyograph (EMG) data. The system adjusts a progress indicator in response to detecting the presence of inner speech. The system determines that a current value of the progress indicator has transgressed a specified threshold value and, in response, triggers an operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Tal Pais, Mark Kliger, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Patent number: 12567417
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing EMG signal operations. The system accesses one or more blocks of EMG data that were generated based on a plurality of EMG channels of an EMG communication device based on one or more subthreshold activity (STA) of one or more muscles associated with speech production. The system processes the one or more blocks of the EMG data and computes a metric for each block of the one or more blocks of the EMG data that have been processed. The system determines that the metric representing at least one EMG channel of the plurality of EMG channels transgresses the threshold for detection of the STA and generates audible or visual feedback to indicate that the metric representing the at least one EMG channel of the plurality of EMG channels transgresses the threshold for detection of the STA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kliger, Yaron Laufer, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Patent number: 12525240
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for training a user-specific machine learning (ML) model to detect inner speech. The system accesses the ML model trained to detect inner speech based on a general population dataset. The system collects, by an electromyograph (EMG) communication device, a set of EMG signals generated based on an individual user of the EMG communication device. The system updates parameters of the ML model based on the set of EMG signals associated with the individual user. The system detects inner speech of the individual user by applying the ML model with the updated parameters to a new set of EMG signals received from the EMG communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: SNAP INC.
    Inventors: Mark Kliger, Yaron Laufer, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Publication number: 20250336391
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for collecting electromyograph (EMG) speech signals using a speech signal detection device and calibrating the speech signal detection device using online learning. The system accesses a machine learning (ML) model that has been trained based on a collection of training data to detect presence of inner speech (silent speech or any other form of speech) and collects, by a speech signal detection device, a combination of signals comprising EMG data signals and one or more non-EMG data signals. The system processes the combination of signals by the ML model to predict presence of inner speech and updates the collection of training data based on the combination of signals and prediction made by the ML model. The system retrains the ML model in an online learning approach using the updated collection of training data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Kliger, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Publication number: 20250291416
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for training a machine learning (ML) model to detect inner speech. The system collects, by an electromyograph (EMG) communication device used by a user, a first set of EMG signals over a first time interval. The system generates a first plurality of features based on the first set of EMG signals and generates a first probability associated with presence of inner speech by processing the first plurality of features with a machine learning (ML) model. The system compares the first probability generated by the ML model to a specified threshold and detects presence of the inner speech of the user in response to determining that the first probability generated by the ML model transgresses the specified threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Kliger, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Patent number: 12346500
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for training a machine learning (ML) model to detect inner speech. The system collects, by an electromyograph (EMG) communication device used by a user, a first set of EMG signals over a first time interval. The system generates a first plurality of features based on the first set of EMG signals and generates a first probability associated with presence of inner speech by processing the first plurality of features with a machine learning (ML) model. The system compares the first probability generated by the ML model to a specified threshold and detects presence of the inner speech of the user in response to determining that the first probability generated by the ML model transgresses the specified threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kliger, Meir Meshulam, Assif Ziv
  • Patent number: 12067806
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's movement are evaluated based on performance of activities by a user within a field of view of a camera. Video data representing performance of a series of movements by the user is acquired by the camera. Pose data is determined based on the video data, the pose data representing positions of the user's body while performing the movements. The pose data is compared to a set of existing videos that correspond to known errors to identify errors performed by the user. The errors may be used to generate scores for various characteristics of the user's movement. Based on the errors, exercises or other activities to improve the movement of the user may be determined and included in an output presented to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Eduard Oks, Ridge Carpenter, Lamarr Smith, Claire McGowan, Elizabeth Reisman, Ianir Ideses, Eli Alshan, Mark Kliger, Matan Goldman, Liza Potikha, Ido Yerushalmy, Dotan Kaufman, Guy Adam, Omer Meir, Lior Fritz, Imry Kissos, Georgy Melamed, Eran Borenstein, Sharon Alpert, Noam Sorek
  • Patent number: 11861944
    Abstract: Video output is generated based on first video data that depicts the user performing an activity. Poses of the user during performance of the activity are compared with second video data that depicts an instructor performing the activity. Corresponding poses of the user's body and the instructor's body may be determined through comparison of the first and second video data. The video data is used to determine the rate of motion of the user and to generate video output in which a visual representation of the instructor moves at a rate similar to the that of the user. For example, video output generated based on an instructional fitness video may be synchronized so that movement of the presented instructor matches the rate of movement of the user performing an exercise, improving user comprehension and performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ido Yerushalmy, Ianir Ideses, Eli Alshan, Mark Kliger, Liza Potikha, Dotan Kaufman, Sharon Alpert, Eduard Oks, Noam Sorek
  • Patent number: 11783542
    Abstract: Devices and techniques are generally described for three dimensional mesh generation. In various examples, first two-dimensional (2D) image data representing a human body may be received from a first image sensor. Second 2D image data representing the human body may be received from a second image sensor. A first pose parameter and a first shape parameter may be determined using a first three-dimensional (3D) mesh prediction model and the first 2D image data. A second pose parameter and a second shape parameter may be determined using a second 3D mesh prediction model and the second 2D image data. In various examples, an updated 3D mesh prediction model may be generated from the first 3D mesh prediction model based at least in part on a first difference between the first pose parameter and the second pose parameter and a second difference between the first shape parameter and the second shape parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matan Goldman, Lior Fritz, Omer Meir, Imry Kissos, Yaar Harari, Eduard Oks, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 11771863
    Abstract: Systems for assisting a user in performance of a meditation activity or another type of activity are described. The systems receive user input and sensor data indicating physiological values associated with the user. These values are used to determine a recommended type of activity and a length of time for the activity. While the user performs the activity, sensors are used to measure physiological values, and an output that is provided to the user is selected based on the measured physiological values. The output may be selected to assist the user in reaching target physiological values, such as a slower respiration rate. After completion of the activity, additional physiological values are used to determine the effectiveness of the activity and the output that was provided. The effectiveness of the activity and the output may be used to determine future recommendations and future output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Eli Alshan, Mark Kliger, Ido Yerushalmy, Liza Potikha, Dotan Kaufman, Ianir Ideses, Eduard Oks, Noam Sorek
  • Publication number: 20220261574
    Abstract: Characteristics of a user's movement are evaluated based on performance of activities by a user within a field of view of a camera. Video data representing performance of a series of movements by the user is acquired by the camera. Pose data is determined based on the video data, the pose data representing positions of the user's body while performing the movements. The pose data is compared to a set of existing videos that correspond to known errors to identify errors performed by the user. The errors may be used to generate scores for various characteristics of the user's movement. Based on the errors, exercises or other activities to improve the movement of the user may be determined and included in an output presented to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: EDUARD OKS, RIDGE CARPENTER, LAMARR SMITH, CLAIRE MCGOWAN, ELIZABETH REISMAN, IANIR IDESES, ELI ALSHAN, MARK KLIGER, MATAN GOLDMAN, LIZA POTIKHA, IDO YERUSHALMY, DOTAN KAUFMAN, GUY ADAM, OMER MEIR, LIOR FRITZ, IMRY KISSOS, GEORGY MELAMED, ERAN BORENSTEIN, SHARON ALPERT, NOAM SOREK
  • Publication number: 20220167858
    Abstract: The present invention is for a method and system for pain classification and monitoring optionally in a subject that is an awake, semi-awake or sedated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Galit Zuckerman-Stark, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 11259708
    Abstract: The present invention is for a method and system for pain classification and monitoring optionally in a subject that is an awake, semi-awake or sedated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Medasense Biometrics Ltd.
    Inventors: Galit Zuckerman-Stark, Mark Kliger
  • Publication number: 20200359914
    Abstract: The present invention is for a method and system for pain classification and monitoring optionally in a subject that is an awake, semi-awake or sedated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Galit Zuckerman-Stark, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 10743778
    Abstract: The present invention is for a method and system for pain classification and monitoring optionally in a subject that is an awake, semi-awake or sedated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Medasense Biometrics Ltd.
    Inventors: Galit Zuckerman-Stark, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 10685446
    Abstract: A system, article, and method of recurrent semantic segmentation for image processing by factoring historical semantic segmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shahar Fleishman, Naomi Ken Korem, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 10643382
    Abstract: Convolutional Neural Networks are applied to object meshes to allow three-dimensional objects to be analyzed. In one example, a method includes performing convolutions on a mesh, wherein the mesh represents a three-dimensional object of an image, the mesh having a plurality of vertices and a plurality of edges between the vertices, performing pooling on the convolutions of an edge of a mesh, and applying fully connected and loss layers to the pooled convolutions to provide metadata about the three-dimensional object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shahar Fleishman, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 10573018
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for context-based 3D scene reconstruction employing fusion of multiple instances of an object within the scene. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes receiving 3D image frames of the scene, each frame associated with a pose of a depth camera, and creating a 3D reconstruction of the scene based on depth pixels that are projected and accumulated into a global coordinate system. The method may also include detecting objects, based on the 3D reconstruction, the camera pose and the image frames. The method may further include classifying the detected objects into one or more object classes; grouping two or more instances of objects in one of the object classes based on a measure of similarity of features between the object instances; and combining point clouds associated with each of the grouped object instances to generate a fused object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Gershom Kutliroff, Shahar Fleishman, Mark Kliger
  • Patent number: 10452789
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and/or methods may provide for generating a packing order of items within a container that consolidates the items into a reduced space. Items may be scanned with a three-dimensional (3D) imager, and models may be generated of the items based on the data from the 3D imager. The items may be located within minimal-volume enclosing bounding boxes, which may be analyzed to determine whether they may be merged together in one of their bounding boxes, or into a new bounding box that is spatially advantageous in terms of packing. If a combination of items is realizable and is determined to take up less space in a bounding box than the bounding boxes of the items considered separately, then they may be merged into a single bounding box. Thus, a spatially efficient packing sequence for a plurality of real objects may be generated to maximize packing efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Maoz Madmony, Shahar Fleishman, Mark Kliger, Gershom Kutliroff
  • Patent number: 10373380
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for 3D analysis of a scene including detection, segmentation and registration of objects within the scene. The analysis results may be used to implement augmented reality operations including removal and insertion of objects and the generation of blueprints. An example method may include receiving 3D image frames of the scene, each frame associated with a pose of a depth camera, and creating a 3D reconstruction of the scene based on depth pixels that are projected and accumulated into a global coordinate system. The method may also include detecting objects, and associated locations within the scene, based on the 3D reconstruction, the camera pose and the image frames. The method may further include segmenting the detected objects into points of the 3D reconstruction corresponding to contours of the object and registering the segmented objects to 3D models of the objects to determine their alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Gershom Kutliroff, Yaron Yanai, Shahar Fleishman, Mark Kliger