Patents by Inventor Nir Appleboim

Nir Appleboim 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: 11915352
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. The first image is processed to identify portions or regions of the first subject matter and determine an estimated depth location of each portion or region. A composite image is generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed, inserted or otherwise combined with the first subject matter. One or more of the portions or regions of the first subject matter are added, removed, enhanced or modified in the composite image in order to generate a realistic appearance of the first subject matter combined with the second subject matter. The composite image is caused to be displayed as a virtual presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20230014804
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. The first image is processed to identify portions or regions of the first subject matter and determine an estimated depth location of each portion or region. A composite image is generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed, inserted or otherwise combined with the first subject matter. One or more of the portions or regions of the first subject matter are added, removed, enhanced or modified in the composite image in order to generate a realistic appearance of the first subject matter combined with the second subject matter. The composite image is caused to be displayed as a virtual presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd.
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 11386601
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. The first image is processed to identify portions or regions of the first subject matter and determine an estimated depth location of each portion or region. A composite image is generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed, inserted or otherwise combined with the first subject matter. One or more of the portions or regions of the first subject matter are added, removed, enhanced or modified in the composite image in order to generate a realistic appearance of the first subject matter combined with the second subject matter. The composite image is caused to be displayed as a virtual presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ZEEKIT ONLINE SHOPPING LTD.
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20220138250
    Abstract: A computerized method, system and computer program product may comprise: generating or receiving a search result in response to a user query by a user that searches for an item, the search result depicting the item; and modifying the search result by generating a combination image that depicts user-defined subject matter engaging with the item. The present invention may provide other and/or additional benefits or advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd.
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal
  • Patent number: 11227008
    Abstract: A computerized method, system and computer program product may comprise: generating or receiving a search result in response to a user query by a user that searches for an item, the search result depicting the item; and modifying the search result by generating a combination image that depicts user-defined subject matter engaging with the item. The present invention may provide other and/or additional benefits or advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: ZEEKIT ONLINE SHOPPING LTD.
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal
  • Patent number: 10991067
    Abstract: A technique for transforming an image of an article for virtual presentation without transformation-induced distortion of a shape-invariant area of the article. In an embodiment, a first region of the article image may be identified using automated image processing. The first region may represent a shape-sensitive area of the article whose aspect ratio needs to be controlled when the article image is transformed for use in the virtual presentation. The article image may be transformed to provide a transformed article image for use in the virtual presentation. The transformation of the article image may include a differential transformation that transforms a shape or size of the first region of the article image differently than a shape or size of a second region of the article image representing an area of the article outside the shape-sensitive area. The differential transformation prevents distortion of the first region of the article image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd.
    Inventors: Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Alon Kristal, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10964078
    Abstract: System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A user selects a particular shirt from an online catalog; and instead of seeing an image of the shirt on the shelf or being worn by a model, the system generates and shows to the user an image of that particular shirt being virtually dressed by that particular user. The user requests the system to show search results for blue pants; and instead of producing generic images of blue pants, on the shelf or worn by various models, the system generates user-tailored search results that shown various types of blue pants being virtually worn by the user himself, or virtually worn by a particular other person that is selected by the user. The system enhances the product image by correcting it and by adding realistically-looking shading and wrinkles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd.
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal, Eyal Gavish
  • Publication number: 20210090209
    Abstract: A technique for transforming an image of an article for virtual presentation without transformation-induced distortion of a shape-invariant area of the article. In an embodiment, a first region of the article image may be identified using automated image processing. The first region may represent a shape-sensitive area of the article whose aspect ratio needs to be controlled when the article image is transformed for use in the virtual presentation. The article image may be transformed to provide a transformed article image for use in the virtual presentation. The transformation of the article image may include a differential transformation that transforms a shape or size of the first region of the article image differently than a shape or size of a second region of the article image representing an area of the article outside the shape-sensitive area. The differential transformation prevents distortion of the first region of the article image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Alon Kristal, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20200402282
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. The first image is processed to identify portions or regions of the first subject matter and determine an estimated depth location of each portion or region. A composite image is generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed, inserted or otherwise combined with the first subject matter. One or more of the portions or regions of the first subject matter are added, removed, enhanced or modified in the composite image in order to generate a realistic appearance of the first subject matter combined with the second subject matter. The composite image is caused to be displayed as a virtual presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10740941
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. A first image depicting the first subject matter may be received digital form. A second image depicting the second subject matter may also be received digital form. The second image may be image-processed in various ways to prepare the second subject matter for virtual presentation with the first subject matter. A composite image may be generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed onto the first subject matter. The composite image may be caused to be displayed in a virtual presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20200183969
    Abstract: A computerized method, system and computer program product may comprise: generating or receiving a search result in response to a user query by a user that searches for an item, the search result depicting the item; and modifying the search result by generating a combination image that depicts user-defined subject matter engaging with the item. The present invention may provide other and/or additional benefits or advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal
  • Publication number: 20200118318
    Abstract: A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. A first image depicting the first subject matter may be received digital form. A second image depicting the second subject matter may also be received digital form. The second image may be image-processed in various ways to prepare the second subject matter for virtual presentation with the first subject matter. A composite image may be generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed onto the first subject matter. The composite image may be caused to be displayed in a virtual presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10534809
    Abstract: System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A computerized method includes: obtaining a user-image of a user of an electronic device; generating a user-mask image that corresponds to the user-image processed to exclude background image-data of that user-image; receiving a product-image of a particular product; generating from the product-image a product-mask image that corresponds to the product-image processed to exclude background image-data of the product-image; receiving the product-mask image and the user-mask image, and generating from them a combined or composite user-and-product image which depicts that particular user engaging with that particular product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: ZEEKIT ONLINE SHOPPING LTD.
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal
  • Patent number: 10489955
    Abstract: A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted virtual dressing. A user image comprising a photograph or video of a real human subject may be received digital form. The user image may be incorporated into an anchor image representing a digital canvas to which one or more clothing product images may be added. One or more clothing products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image-processed in various ways. Virtual dressing of the user image may be performed by incorporating the one or more product images into the anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products being worn by the human subject according to an intended manner of use thereof. The composite anchor image is caused to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20190259190
    Abstract: A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted virtual dressing. A user image comprising a photograph or video of a real human subject may be received digital form. The user image may be incorporated into an anchor image representing a digital canvas to which one or more clothing product images may be added. One or more clothing products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image-processed in various ways. Virtual dressing of the user image may be performed by incorporating the one or more product images into the anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products being worn by the human subject according to an intended manner of use thereof. The composite anchor image is caused to be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20190244407
    Abstract: System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A user selects a particular shirt from an online catalog; and instead of seeing an image of the shirt on the shelf or being worn by a model, the system generates and shows to the user an image of that particular shirt being virtually dressed by that particular user. The user requests the system to show search results for blue pants; and instead of producing generic images of blue pants, on the shelf or worn by various models, the system generates user-tailored search results that shown various types of blue pants being virtually worn by the user himself, or virtually worn by a particular other person that is selected by the user. The system enhances the product image by correcting it and by adding realistically-looking shading and wrinkles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal, Eyal Gavish
  • Patent number: 10290136
    Abstract: A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted coordinated product acquisition. One or more products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image processed by incorporating the image(s) into an anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products according to an intended manner of use thereof. The image processing may include using product dimension information to scale the one or more product images as necessary to match a scale of the anchor image. The composite anchor image may be caused to be displayed in association with one or more user interface elements, the user interface elements being operable to initiate a coordinated product transaction involving the one or more products. Responsive to the one or more user interface elements being activated, the coordinated product transaction may be initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Zeekit Online Shopping Ltd
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20190050427
    Abstract: System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A computerized method includes: obtaining a user-image of a user of an electronic device; generating a user-mask image that corresponds to the user-image processed to exclude background image-data of that user-image; receiving a product-image of a particular product; generating from the product-image a product-mask image that corresponds to the product-image processed to exclude background image-data of the product-image; receiving the product-mask image and the user-mask image, and generating from them a combined or composite user-and-product image which depicts that particular user engaging with that particular product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Yael Wiesel, Nir Appleboim, Alon Kristal
  • Publication number: 20180047192
    Abstract: A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted coordinated product acquisition. One or more products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image processed by incorporating the image(s) into an anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products according to an intended manner of use thereof. The image processing may include using product dimension information to scale the one or more product images as necessary to match a scale of the anchor image. The composite anchor image may be caused to be displayed in association with one or more user interface elements, the user interface elements being operable to initiate a coordinated product transaction involving the one or more products. Responsive to the one or more user interface elements being activated, the coordinated product transaction may be initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Alon Kristal, Nir Appleboim, Yael Wiesel, Israel Harry Zimmerman