Patents by Inventor Nathan Gitter

Nathan Gitter 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).

  • Publication number: 20260236090
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an exemplary process for controlling representations of virtual objects based on respective user contexts that each correspond to different respective locations in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2026
    Publication date: August 13, 2026
    Inventors: Aaron M. BURNS, Nathan GITTER, Alexis H. PALANGIE, Pol PLA I. CONESA, David M. SCHATTEL
  • Patent number: 12675958
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure are directed to an augmented representation of a first electronic device. A three-dimensional representation of a first electronic device (e.g., an augmented device) is presented using a second electronic device in a three-dimensional environment. The three-dimensional environment includes captured portions of a real-world environment, optionally including the first electronic device. The augmented representation of the first electronic device includes a virtual user interface element representing an extension of the physical display of the first electronic device. The representation of the augmented device includes a display of the augmented user interface. The augmented device is optionally configured to display some or all of the user interfaces operating on the first electronic device. Manipulations of and/or interactions with the augmented representation of the first electronic device are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis H. Palangie, Benjamin Hylak, Aaron M. Burns, Nathan Gitter
  • Patent number: 12657840
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that enable presenting environments including visual representations of multiple applications. In one implementation, a method includes presenting a view of an environment at an electronic device on a display. The view includes visual representations of a plurality of applications. The method further includes determining to provide a first application with access to a control parameter. The control parameter is configured to modify at least a portion of the view of the environment with virtual content, and the portion of the view includes at least a portion of content outside of a view of a visual representation associated with the first application. The method further includes restricting access to the control parameter by other applications which prevents the other applications from modifying the at least the portion of the view of the environment via the control parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Burns, Alexis H. Palangie, Nathan Gitter, Pol Pla I. Conesa
  • Patent number: 12620184
    Abstract: While displaying an application user interface, in response to detecting a first input to an input device a computer system, in accordance with a determination that the application user interface is in a first mode of display, wherein the first mode of display includes an immersive mode in which only content of the application user interface is displayed, displays via the display generation component the application user interface in a second mode of display, wherein the second mode of display includes a non-immersive mode in which respective content of the application user interface and other content are concurrently displayed, and in accordance with a determination that the application user interface is in the second mode of display, the computer system replaces display of at least a portion of the application user interface by displaying a home menu user interface via the display generation component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen O. Lemay, Amy E. DeDonato, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Nathan Gitter, Zoey C. Taylor
  • Patent number: 12613572
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an exemplary process for controlling representations of virtual objects based on respective user contexts that each correspond to different respective locations in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Burns, Nathan Gitter, Alexis H. Palangie, Pol Pla I. Conesa, David M. Schattel
  • Patent number: 12566498
    Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more computer systems that display virtual environments associated with a presentation application. In some embodiments, the computer system displays a virtual environment selected by a user of the computer system that simulates a real-world setting in which a presentation would be delivered in.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Amy W. Hung, Peter G. Berger, Zachariah N. Paine, Daniel H. Mai, Nathan Gitter, Ryan M. Olshavsky, James M. Dessero, Alan C. Dye, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen O. Lemay, William A. Sorrentino, III, Peter D. Anton, David M. Findlay, Andrew L. Harding, Scott W. Wilson, Daniel S. Shervheim, Raymond T. Stewart, Alexander J. Haworth, Ryan Bullock, Ji won Park, Ying-Chih Chen, Eric Hartz, Daniel J. Rubenfield, Peter Dollar
  • Publication number: 20260050357
    Abstract: Some examples of the disclosure are directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. While the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, the first electronic device receives an input corresponding to a request to move a shared object in the three-dimensional environment. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a first type, the first electronic device moves the shared object and an avatar of a user in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a second type, different from the first type, and the input is a first type of input, the first electronic device moves the shared object in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input, without moving the avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Connor A. SMITH, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Nathan GITTER
  • Publication number: 20260011070
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system selectively recenters virtual content to a viewpoint of a user, in the presence of physical or virtual obstacles, and/or automatically recenters one or more virtual objects in response to the display generation component changing state, selectively recenters content associated with a communication session between multiple users in response detected user input, changes the visual prominence of content included in virtual objects based on viewpoint and/or based on a detected user attention of a user, modifies visual prominence of one or more virtual objects to resolve apparent obscuring of the one or more virtual objects, modifies visual prominence based on user viewpoint relative to virtual objects, concurrently modifies visual prominence based various types of user interaction, and/or changes an amount of visual impact of an environmental effect in response to detected user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2025
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Inventors: Stephen O. LEMAY, Shih-Sang CHIU, Benjamin H. BOESEL, Jonathan PERRON, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, Dorian D. DARGAN, Jonathan RAVASZ, Nathan GITTER, Benjamin HYLAK, Zoey C. TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20250377778
    Abstract: Some examples are directed to systems and methods for scrolling scrollable content in response to gaze-based inputs. Some examples are directed to systems and methods for scrolling scrollable content in response to gaze-based inputs and/or input provided by a respective input element. Some examples are directed to systems and methods for displaying virtual objects with an appearance that is based upon a duration of attention directed to the virtual objects. Some examples are directed to systems and methods for displaying animations of virtual objects. Some examples are directed to changing values of audio parameters based on attention of a user. Some examples are directed to changing gaze scrolling regions of content based on characteristics of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Nathan GITTER, Cedric BRAY, Wai Ching LAM, Stephen O. LEMAY, Evgenii KRIVORUCHKO
  • Patent number: 12475635
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system selectively recenters virtual content to a viewpoint of a user, in the presence of physical or virtual obstacles, and/or automatically recenters one or more virtual objects in response to the display generation component changing state, selectively recenters content associated with a communication session between multiple users in response detected user input, changes the visual prominence of content included in virtual objects based on viewpoint and/or based on a detected user attention of a user, modifies visual prominence of one or more virtual objects to resolve apparent obscuring of the one or more virtual objects, modifies visual prominence based on user viewpoint relative to virtual objects, concurrently modifies visual prominence based various types of user interaction, and/or changes an amount of visual impact of an environmental effect in response to detected user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen O. Lemay, Shih-Sang Chiu, Benjamin H. Boesel, Jonathan Perron, Christopher D. McKenzie, Dorian D. Dargan, Nathan Gitter, Jonathan Ravasz, Benjamin Hylak, Zoey C. Taylor
  • Patent number: 12461641
    Abstract: Some examples of the disclosure are directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. While the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, the first electronic device receives an input corresponding to a request to move a shared object in the three-dimensional environment. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a first type, the first electronic device moves the shared object and an avatar of a user in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a second type, different from the first type, and the input is a first type of input, the first electronic device moves the shared object in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input, without moving the avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Connor A. Smith, Christopher D. McKenzie, Nathan Gitter
  • Publication number: 20250328216
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and graphical interfaces for content applications displayed in an XR environment provide for an efficient and intuitive user experience. In some embodiments, a content application is displayed in a three-dimensional computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, different viewing modes and user interfaces are available for a content application in a three-dimensional computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, different interactions are available with content items displayed in the XR environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, Aaron M. BURNS, Nathan GITTER, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Alexis H. PALANGIE, James J. OWEN
  • Publication number: 20250322606
    Abstract: In one implementation, a method of assisting in the rehearsal of a presentation is performed at a device including a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes obtaining a difficulty level for a rehearsal of a presentation based on a difficulty level for a prior rehearsal of the presentation and a rating of the prior rehearsal of the presentation. The method includes displaying, on the display, one or more slides of the presentation. The method includes displaying, on the display in association with a volumetric environment, one or more virtual objects based on the difficulty level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin Hylak, Aaron M. Burns, Grant H. Mulliken, Mary A. Pyc, Nathan Gitter, Pau Sastre Miguel, Steven A. Marchette
  • Publication number: 20250291470
    Abstract: Methods for displaying user interfaces in a computer-generated environment provide for an efficient and intuitive user experience. In some embodiments, user interfaces can have different immersion levels. In some embodiments, a user interface can have a respective immersion level based on its location in the three-dimensional environment or distance from the user. In some embodiments, a user interface can have a respective immersion level based on the state of the user interface. In some embodiments, a user interface can switch from one immersion level to another in response to the user's interaction with the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, Alexis H. PALANGIE, Jordan A. CAZAMIAS, Nathan GITTER, Aaron M. BURNS
  • Patent number: 12411554
    Abstract: Methods for displaying selectable options in a computer-generated environment provide for an efficient and intuitive user experience. In some embodiments, one or more selectable options are displayed in a three-dimensional computer-generated environment in accordance with the determination that the one or more criteria have been satisfied, including a criteria that a hand of the user is oriented in a predetermined manner with respect to an electronic device. In some embodiments, a user is able to perform one-handed actuation of a selectable option with a plurality of user inputs and/or gestures that satisfy one or more activation criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Gitter, Jordan A. Cazamias, Alexis H. Palangie, Aaron M. Burns, Benjamin Hylak
  • 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
  • Patent number: 12373081
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and graphical interfaces for content applications displayed in an XR environment provide for an efficient and intuitive user experience. In some embodiments, a content application is displayed in a three-dimensional computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, different viewing modes and user interfaces are available for a content application in a three-dimensional computer-generated environment. In some embodiments, different interactions are available with content items displayed in the XR environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Hylak, Aaron M. Burns, Nathan Gitter, Jordan A Cazamias, Alexis H. Palangie, James J. Owen
  • Patent number: D1087122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Chand, Jonathan R. Dascola, Nathan Gitter, Stephen O. Lemay, Lorena S. Pazmino, William A. Sorrentino, III, Matan Stauber
  • Patent number: D1121658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Chand, Jonathan R. Dascola, Nathan Gitter, Stephen O. Lemay, Richard D. Lyons, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Lorena S. Pazmino, William A. Sorrentino, III, Matan Stauber
  • Patent number: D1129485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Chand, Jonathan R. Dascola, Nathan Gitter, Stephen O. Lemay, Lorena S. Pazmino, William A. Sorrentino, III, Matan Stauber