Patents by Inventor Rachel L. Petterson

Rachel L. Petterson 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).

  • Web browser for viewing a three-dimensional object responsive to a search query
    Patent number: 8860717
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for viewing a three-dimensional (3D) object using a web browser having integrated 3D modeling capabilities are provided. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining data of a 3D object via a web browser having integrated 3D modeling capabilities, and displaying, in the web browser, at least a portion of the 3D object based on an initial default view, or a user selected view based on a query received from a user. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Roni F. Zeiger, Arthur E. Blume, David Kogan, Rachel L. Petterson, Won S. Chun, Evangelos Kokkevis
  • Layer opacity adjustment for a three-dimensional object
    Patent number: 8314790
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for automatically adjusting an opacity of layers in a three-dimensional (3D) object are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request to display data for a 3D object having a plurality of layers, and providing, for display, data for a view of the 3D object. An opacity of each of the layers of the 3D object in the view is adjusted based on a position of the view of the 3D object. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Roni F. Zeiger, Arthur E. Blume, David Kogan, Rachel L. Petterson, Won S. Chun, Evangelos Kokkevis