Patents by Inventor Peter Dollar
Peter Dollar 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).
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Publication number: 20250005864Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system changes a level of detail with which a respective environment is being displayed. In some embodiments, a computer system applies a neutralization adjustment to generate a representation of the physical environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface object in a three-dimensional environment with a three-dimensional stereoscopic effect. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates light blending. In some embodiments, a computer system transitions between three-dimensional environments using visual effects. In some embodiments, a computer system detects a movement in a viewpoint of a user while displaying a portal to a virtual environment, and either maintains or ceases display of the portal based on the amount of movement and/or a direction in which the portal opens. In some embodiments, a computer system outputs a different sound effect when initiating display of different virtual three-dimensional environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: James M. DESSERO, Michael A. BREYMANN, Matthew G. PLEC, Michael A. DUNKLEY, Ryan W. BAKER, Jonathan MOORMAN, Daniel J. RUBENFIELD, Alexander J. HAWORTH, Austin C. GERMER, Peter DOLLAR
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Patent number: 12118646Abstract: Systems and methods for transitional effects in real-time rendering applications are described. Some implementations may include rendering a computer-generated reality environment in a first state using an application that includes multiple processes associated with respective objects of the computer-generated reality environment; generating a message that indicates a change in the computer-generated reality environment; sending the message to two or more of the multiple processes associated with respective objects of the computer-generated reality environment; responsive to the message, updating configurations of objects of the computer-generated reality environment to change the computer-generated reality environment from the first state to a second state; and rendering the computer-generated reality environment in the second state using the application.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Xiaobo An, Peter Dollar, Eric J. Mueller, Brendan K. Duncan
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Patent number: 11532102Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe
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Patent number: 11238619Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe
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Patent number: 11210816Abstract: Systems and methods for transitional effects in real-time rendering applications are described. Some implementations may include rendering a computer-generated reality environment in a first state using an application that includes multiple processes associated with respective objects of the computer-generated reality environment; generating a message that indicates a change in the computer-generated reality environment; sending the message to two or more of the multiple processes associated with respective objects of the computer-generated reality environment; responsive to the message, updating configurations of objects of the computer-generated reality environment to change the computer-generated reality environment from the first state to a second state; and rendering the computer-generated reality environment in the second state using the application.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Xiaobo An, Peter Dollar, Eric J. Mueller, Brendan K. Duncan
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Patent number: 10732797Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe
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Patent number: 10594786Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe
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Patent number: 10553036Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe
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Patent number: 10373342Abstract: Views of a virtual environment can be displayed on mobile devices in a real-world environment simultaneously for multiple users. The users can operate selections devices in the real-world environment that interact with objects in the virtual environment. Virtual characters and objects can be moved and manipulated using selection shapes. A graphical interface can be instantiated and rendered as part of the virtual environment. Virtual cameras and screens can also be instantiated to created storyboards, backdrops, and animated sequences of the virtual environment. These immersive experiences with the virtual environment can be used to generate content for users and for feature films.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Jose Perez, III, Peter Dollar, Barak Moshe