Patents by Inventor Nicolas Scapel

Nicolas Scapel 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: 20230379573
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing user avatars. In some examples, guidance is provided to a user while capturing image data for use in generating a user-specific avatar. In some examples, a user interface allows a user to intuitively customize a user avatar. In some examples, avatars are generated for a messaging session based on an avatar model for a user of the messaging application. In some examples, an avatar editing interface updates a user avatar in response to gestures and based on the type of gesture and the avatar feature that is selected for editing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher WILSON, Guillaume BARLIER, Sebastian BAUER, Elizabeth Caroline CRANFILL, Aurelio GUZMAN, Tiffany S. JON, Johnnie B. MANZARI, Nicole R. RYAN, Nicolas SCAPEL, Marcel VAN OS
  • Publication number: 20230350489
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Ian BUTCHER, Rupert BURTON, Dorian D. DARGAN, Nicholas W. HENDERSON, Jason RICKWALD, Nicolas SCAPEL, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20230343053
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Guillaume P. BARLIER, Alan C. DYE, Joseph D. GARDNER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Christopher WILSON
  • Patent number: 11733769
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ian Butcher, Dorian D. Dargan, Nicolas Scapel, Rupert Burton, Nicholas W. Henderson, Jason Rickwald, Giancarlo Yerkes, Kristi E. S. Bauerly
  • Patent number: 11722764
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects in image data. In some examples, visual effects include an avatar displayed on a user's face. In some examples, visual effects include stickers applied to image data. In some examples, visual effects include screen effects. In some examples, visual effects are modified based on depth data in the image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Jessica L. Aboukasm, Jean-Francois M. Albouze, David R. Black, Jae Woo Chang, Robert M. Chinn, Gregory L. Dudey, Katherine K. Ernst, Aurelio Guzman, Christopher J. Moulios, Joanna M. Newman, Grant Paul, Nicolas Scapel, William A. Sorrentino, III, Brian E. Walsh, Joseph-Alexander P. Weil, Christopher Wilson
  • Patent number: 11682182
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Arian Behzadi, Alan C. Dye, Lisa K. Forssell, Robert Garcia, III, Aurelio Guzman, Jason Rickwald, Marcel Van Os, Christopher Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes
  • Publication number: 20230090342
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Nicolas SCAPEL
  • Patent number: 11532112
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Pierre André Barlier, Sebastian Bauer, Aurelio Guzman, Nicolas Scapel, Giancarlo Yerkes
  • Patent number: 11380077
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Arian Behzadi, Lisa K. Forssell, Robert Garcia, III, Aurelio Guzman, Marcel Van Os, Christopher Wilson, Giancarlo Yerkes
  • Publication number: 20220070385
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects in image data. In some examples, visual effects include an avatar displayed on a user's face. In some examples, visual effects include stickers applied to image data. In some examples, visual effects include screen effects. In some examples, visual effects are modified based on depth data in the image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Marcel VAN OS, Jessica ABOUKASM, Jean-Francois ALBOUZE, David R. BLACK, Jae Woo CHANG, Robert M. CHINN, Gregory L. DUDEY, Katherine K. ERNST, Aurelio GUZMAN, Christopher J. MOULIOS, Joanna M. NEWMAN, Grant PAUL, Nicolas SCAPEL, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Brian WALSH, Joseph-Alexander P. WEIL, Christopher WILSON
  • Publication number: 20210390753
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects such as virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD
  • Publication number: 20210382544
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Ian BUTCHER, Dorian D. DARGAN, Nicolas SCAPEL, Rupert BURTON, Nicholas W. HENDERSON, Jason RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20210349426
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally describe user interfaces related to time. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for displaying and enabling an adjustment of a displayed time zone are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for initiating a measurement of time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface using a character are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface that includes an indication of a current time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of a background for a user interface are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of displayed applications on a user interface are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Will CHEN, Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Lisa K. FORSSELL, JD GARDNER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD, Christopher James ROMNEY, Nicolas SCAPEL, Christopher WILSON
  • Publication number: 20210335055
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Arian BEHZADI, Alan C. DYE, Lisa K. FORSSELL, Robert GARCIA, III, Aurelio GUZMAN, Jason RICKWALD, Marcel VAN OS, Christopher WILSON, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Patent number: 11107261
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying visual effects such as virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Guillaume Pierre André Barlier, Aurelio Guzman, Jason Rickwald
  • Publication number: 20210264656
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Guillaume Pierre André BARLIER, Sebastian BAUER, Aurelio GUZMAN, Nicolas SCAPEL, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Patent number: 10997768
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Pierre André Barlier, Sebastian Bauer, Aurelio Guzman, Nicolas Scapel, Giancarlo Yerkes
  • Publication number: 20210056769
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nicolas SCAPEL, Arian BEHZADI, Lisa K. FORSSELL, Robert GARCIA, III, Aurelio GUZMAN, Marcel VAN OS, Christopher WILSON, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Patent number: 10861248
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to creating and editing avatars, and navigating avatar selection interfaces. In some examples, an avatar feature user interface includes a plurality of feature options that can be customized to create an avatar. In some examples, different types of avatars can be managed for use in different applications. In some examples, an interface is provided for navigating types of avatars for an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Scapel, Aurelio Guzman, Christopher James Romney
  • Patent number: 10846905
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to generating and modifying virtual avatars. An electronic device having a camera and a display apparatus displays a virtual avatar that changes appearance in response to changes in a face in a field of view of the camera. In response to detecting changes in one or more physical features of the face in the field of view of the camera, the electronic device modifies one or more features of the virtual avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Pierre André Barlier, Sebastian Bauer, Aurelio Guzman, Nicolas Scapel, Giancarlo Yerkes