Patents by Inventor Michael Lands

Michael Lands 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: 11670024
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Anders Øland
  • Publication number: 20230049729
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder. A data training set is generated comprising images of different faces. A first autoencoder configuration is generated, comprising a first encoder, and a first decoder. The first autoencoder configuration is trained using dataset images, wherein weights associated with the first encoder and weights associated with the first decoder are modified. A second autoencoder configuration is generated comprising the first encoder and a second decoder. The second decoder is trained using images of a first target face. First encoder weights are substantially maintained, and weights associated with the second decoder are modified. An autoencoder comprising the trained first encoder and the trained second decoder generates an output using a source image of a first face having a facial expression, where the facial expression of the first face from the source image is applied to the first specific target face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Anders Øland, Davide Toniolo, Alessia Bertugli, Dario Bertazioli, Brian Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 11308657
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder. A data training set is generated comprising images of different faces. A first autoencoder configuration is generated, comprising a first encoder, and a first decoder. The first autoencoder configuration is trained using dataset images, wherein weights associated with the first encoder and weights associated with the first decoder are modified. A second autoencoder configuration is generated comprising the first encoder and a second decoder. The second decoder is trained using a plurality of images of a first target face. First encoder weights are substantially maintained, and weights associated with the second decoder are modified. An autoencoder comprising the trained first encoder and the trained second decoder is used to generate an output using a source image of a first face having a facial expression, where the facial expression of the first face from the source image is applied to the first specific target face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Anders Øland, Davide Toniolo, Alessia Bertugli, Dario Bertazioli, Brian Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20210334595
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Anders Øland
  • Patent number: 10949715
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Anders Øland
  • Publication number: 20210056348
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Cody Gustave Berlin, Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Anders Øland
  • Patent number: 10803646
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Cody Gustave Berlin
  • Patent number: 10671838
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Cody Gustave Berlin
  • Patent number: 10658005
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee, Cody Gustave Berlin
  • Patent number: 10552667
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed configured to pre-train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a CGI sculpted and textured face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles. The pre-trained autoencoder is trained using source images that include a CGI face with different facial expressions captured at different angles, and using destination images that include a real face. The trained autoencoder is used to generate an output where the real face in the destination images is swapped with the CGI face, while preserving expressions of the real face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Neon Evolution Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Davis Bogan, III, Kenneth Michael Lande, Jacob Myles Laser, Brian Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20060173452
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument (10) for sealing tissue includes a handle (14) having an elongated tube (13) affixed thereto. The tube includes first (15) and second (16) jaw members having electrically conductive sealing surfaces (39, 40) attached to a distal end (12) thereof which are movable from a first position for approximating tissue to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. The handle (14) includes a fixed handle (50) and a handle (52) which is movable relative to the fixed handle to effect movement of the jaw members (15, 16) from the first position to the second position for grasping tissue. The jaw members connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the opposable sealing surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. A stop (33, 90, 95) is included for maintaining a minimum separation distance between opposing sealing surfaces (39, 40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Buysse, Kate Lawes, Dale Schmaltz, Michael Lands
  • Publication number: 20060129933
    Abstract: A multimedia authoring and playback system and method in which the playback of multimedia content is presented in one or more windows or displays called “playback displays,” and in which additional windows or displays called “control displays” are included in some embodiments to provide various management and control functions. Included are features for creating, editing and distributing multimedia content, which may be viewed by recipients who play the content (and in some cases may be allowed to modify it); also included are features for programming playback behavior of multimedia content, interconnecting multimedia content, and exploring and navigating through multimedia content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Land, Peter McConnell, Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060009764
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument can apply a large closure force between its jaws without damaging the small yoke assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Lands, Stephen Lukianow, Donald Loeffler, James Cunnigham, Kate Lawes, Daniel Trimberger, Mathew Mitchell, Jenifer Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20050240179
    Abstract: A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument for sealing tissue includes a handle having an elongated tube affixed thereto. The tube includes first and second jaw members having electrically conductive sealing surfaces attached to a distal end thereof which are movable from a first position for approximating tissue to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. The handle includes a fixed handle and a handle which is movable relative to the fixed handle to effect movement of the jaw members from the first position to the second position for grasping tissue. The jaw members connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the opposable sealing surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. A stop is included for maintaining a minimum separation distance between opposing sealing surfaces. A ratchet is also included to maintain a closure force in the range of about 7 kg/cm2 to about 13 kg/cm2 between opposing sealing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Buysse, Kate Lawes, Dale Schmaltz, Michael Lands, S. Lukianow, Kristin Johnson, Gary Couture, Lap Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20050137592
    Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument for clamping, grasping, manipulating, and sealing tissue includes first and second shafts each having a jaw member extending from a distal end thereof and a handle disposed at a proximal end thereof. The handle being operable to effect movement of the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The bipolar instrument is connectable to a source of electrical energy having a first electrical potential connected to one of the jaw members and a second electrical potential connected to the other of the jaw members such that the jaw members are capable of selectively conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a seal. Both the first and second electrical potentials are transmitted to the jaw members through the first shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Lap Nguyen, Steven Buysse, Dale Schmaltz, Stephen Lukianow, Michael Lands, Jenifer Kennedy, Kate Lawes, Daniel Trimberger, Mathew Mitchell, Kristin Johnson, Gary Couture, Philip Tetzlaff
  • Publication number: 20050101952
    Abstract: A forceps for clamping, grasping, manipulating, coagulating/desiccating and cutting tissue includes a shaft portion having a proximal end, a distal end and first and second jaw members pivotally attached to the distal end of the shaft by a pivot assembly. Each of the jaw members including an opposing inner facing surface having a plurality of wave forms disposed thereon for engaging tissue therebetween. The wave forms disposed on the inner facing surface of the second jaw member being complimentary to the wave forms on the inner facing surface of first jaw member. A handle portion having an actuating assembly is attached to the proximal end of the shaft for imparting movement of the first and second jaw members from a first open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Lands, Stephen Lukianow, Steven Buysse
  • Patent number: 6411828
    Abstract: A wireless user terminal operates in a mode that is selected based on an indication of the orientation of the wireless user terminal from a gravitational sensor in the wireless user terminal. When the wireless user terminal is in a first orientation, the wireless user terminal operates in a speakerphone mode. When the wireless user terminal is in a second orientation, the wireless user terminal operates in a handset mode. The mode of operation of the wireless user terminal transitions based on movement of the wireless user terminal from the first orientation to the second orientation. For example, when the wireless user terminal placed in a horizontal orientation, one of the speakerphone modes is selected. When the user picks up the wireless user terminal, the wireless user terminal transitions to handset mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Lands, An Tuyen Banh
  • Patent number: 6349225
    Abstract: Wireless communications devices using a given speaker for both handset and speakerphone operation are equipped with a mechanical spacer that automatically inhibits the user from placing the speaker in close proximity to the user's ear when the wireless communications device is in speakerphone mode. The spacer is moved from a normal position to a blocking position to switch the device from handset to speakerphone mode. The mechanical spacer may take a variety of forms, such as an articulating antenna, a moveable frame, a moveable speaker flap, and the like. The extra space between the speaker and the user's ear mandated by the presence of the spacer allows the sound generated by the speaker in speakerphone mode to dissipate somewhat before reaching the user's ear, even when the speaker is held as close as possible, thereby automatically providing hearing protection when the wireless communications device is configured for speakerphone operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Lands, An Tuyen Banh
  • Patent number: 6144864
    Abstract: A handheld voice communication system including a handheld computing device and a handset linked to the computing device via a retractable cable. The handheld computing device includes a data display screen and a microphone integrated therein, and the handset includes a speaker. The handset is movable between a retracted position, wherein at least one portion of the cable is retracted into the computing device and the handset is in contact with the computing device, and an extended position wherein at least one portion of the cable is extended out of the computing device and the handset is spaced away from the computing device. In one embodiment, the speaker is capable of high-level audio output when the handset is in the retracted position and capable of low-level audio output when the handset is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Lands, An Tuyen Banh