Patents by Inventor Stephen David Miller

Stephen David Miller 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: 20240054718
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for generating multi-view interactive digital media representations in a virtual reality environment. According to particular embodiments, a plurality of images is fused into a first content model and a first context model, both of which include multi-view interactive digital media representations of objects. Next, a virtual reality environment is generated using the first content model and the first context model. The virtual reality environment includes a first layer and a second layer. The user can navigate through and within the virtual reality environment to switch between multiple viewpoints of the content model via corresponding physical movements. The first layer includes the first content model and the second layer includes a second content model and wherein selection of the first layer provides access to the second layer with the second content model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef HOLZER, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Krunal Ketan Chande
  • Publication number: 20230394776
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for inserting a visual element into a multi-view digital media representation (MVIDMR). In one example, a process includes analyzing an MVIDMR to determine if there is an appropriate location to insert a visual element. Once a location is found, the type of visual element appropriate for the location is determined, where the type of visual element includes either a three-dimensional object to be inserted in the MVIDMR or a two-dimensional image to be inserted as or projected onto a background or object in the MVIDMR. A visual element that is appropriate for the location is then retrieved and inserted into the MVIDMR, such that the visual element is integrated into the MVIDMR and navigable by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef HOLZER, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, George Haber, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11776229
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for inserting a visual element into a multi-view digital media representation (MVIDMR). In one example, a process includes analyzing an MVIDMR to determine if there is an appropriate location to insert a visual element. Once a location is found, the type of visual element appropriate for the location is determined, where the type of visual element includes either a three-dimensional object to be inserted in the MVIDMR or a two-dimensional image to be inserted as or projected onto a background or object in the MVIDMR. A visual element that is appropriate for the location is then retrieved and inserted into the MVIDMR, such that the visual element is integrated into the MVIDMR and navigable by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, George Haber, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11776199
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for generating multi-view interactive digital media representations in a virtual reality environment. According to particular embodiments, a plurality of images is fused into a first content model and a first context model, both of which include multi-view interactive digital media representations of objects. Next, a virtual reality environment is generated using the first content model and the first context model. The virtual reality environment includes a first layer and a second layer. The user can navigate through and within the virtual reality environment to switch between multiple viewpoints of the content model via corresponding physical movements. The first layer includes the first content model and the second layer includes a second content model and wherein selection of the first layer provides access to the second layer with the second content model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Krunal Ketan Chande
  • Patent number: 11636637
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to mechanisms and processes relating to artificially rendering images using viewpoint interpolation and extrapolation. According to particular embodiments, a method includes applying a transform to estimate a path outside the trajectory between a first frame and a second frame, where the first frame includes a first image captured from a first location and the second frame includes a second image captured from a second location. The process also includes generating an artificially rendered image corresponding to a third location positioned on the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Martin Saelzle, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Publication number: 20230083609
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for generating multi-view interactive digital media representations in a virtual reality environment. According to particular embodiments, a plurality of images is fused into a first content model and a first context model, both of which include multi-view interactive digital media representations of objects. Next, a virtual reality environment is generated using the first content model and the first context model. The virtual reality environment includes a first layer and a second layer. The user can navigate through and within the virtual reality environment to switch between multiple viewpoints of the content model via corresponding physical movements. The first layer includes the first content model and the second layer includes a second content model and wherein selection of the first layer provides access to the second layer with the second content model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef HOLZER, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Krunal Ketan Chande
  • Patent number: 11435869
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for generating multi-view interactive digital media representations in a virtual reality environment. According to particular embodiments, a plurality of images is fused into a first content model and a first context model, both of which include multi-view interactive digital media representations of objects. Next, a virtual reality environment is generated using the first content model and the first context model. The virtual reality environment includes a first layer and a second layer. The user can navigate through and within the virtual reality environment to switch between multiple viewpoints of the content model via corresponding physical movements. The first layer includes the first content model and the second layer includes a second content model and wherein selection of the first layer provides access to the second layer with the second content model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Krunal Ketan Chande
  • Publication number: 20220060639
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and processes for transforming a style of video data. In one embodiment, a neural network is used to interpolate native video data received from a camera system on a mobile device in real-time. The interpolation converts the live native video data into a particular style. For example, the style can be associated with a particular artist or a particular theme. The stylized video data can viewed on a display of the mobile device in a manner similar to which native live video data is output to the display. Thus, the stylized video data, which is viewed on the display, is consistent with a current position and orientation of the camera system on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Abhishek Kar, Pavel Hanchar, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Martin Saelzle, Shuichi Tsutsumi, Stephen David Miller, George Haber
  • Publication number: 20220058846
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for artificially rendering images using viewpoint interpolation and extrapolation. According to particular embodiments, a method includes moving a set of control points perpendicular to a trajectory between a first frame and a second frame, where the first frame includes a first image captured from a first location and the second frame includes a second image captured from a second location. The set of control points is associated with a layer and each control point is moved based on an associated depth of the control point. The method also includes generating an artificially rendered image corresponding to a third location outside of the trajectory by extrapolating individual control points using the set of control points for the third location and extrapolating pixel locations using the individual control points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Martin Saelzle, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Publication number: 20220012495
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for visual feature tagging in multi-view interactive digital media representations (MIDMRs). In one example, a process includes receiving a visual feature tagging request that includes an MIDMR of an object to be searched, where the MIDMR includes spatial information, scale information, and different viewpoint images of the object. A visual feature in the MIDMR is identified, and visual feature correspondence information is created that links information identifying the visual feature with locations in the viewpoint images. At least one image associated with the MIDMR is transmitted in response to the feature tagging request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11202017
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and processes for transforming a style of video data. In one embodiment, a neural network is used to interpolate native video data received from a camera system on a mobile device in real-time. The interpolation converts the live native video data into a particular style. For example, the style can be associated with a particular artist or a particular theme. The stylized video data can viewed on a display of the mobile device in a manner similar to which native live video data is output to the display. Thus, the stylized video data, which is viewed on the display, is consistent with a current position and orientation of the camera system on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Abhishek Kar, Pavel Hanchar, Radu Bogdan Rusu, Martin Saelzle, Shuichi Tsutsumi, Stephen David Miller, George Haber
  • Patent number: 11195314
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for artificially rendering images using viewpoint interpolation and extrapolation. According to particular embodiments, a method includes moving a set of control points perpendicular to a trajectory between a first frame and a second frame, where the first frame includes a first image captured from a first location and the second frame includes a second image captured from a second location. The set of control points is associated with a layer and each control point is moved based on an associated depth of the control point. The method also includes generating an artificially rendered image corresponding to a third location outside of the trajectory by extrapolating individual control points using the set of control points for the third location and extrapolating pixel locations using the individual control points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Martin Saelzle, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Publication number: 20210312719
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for inserting a visual element into a multi-view digital media representation (MVIDMR). In one example, a process includes analyzing an MVIDMR to determine if there is an appropriate location to insert a visual element. Once a location is found, the type of visual element appropriate for the location is determined, where the type of visual element includes either a three-dimensional object to be inserted in the MVIDMR or a two-dimensional image to be inserted as or projected onto a background or object in the MVIDMR. A visual element that is appropriate for the location is then retrieved and inserted into the MVIDMR, such that the visual element is integrated into the MVIDMR and navigable by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, George Haber, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11138432
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for visual feature tagging in multi-view interactive digital media representations (MIDMRs). In one example, a process includes receiving a visual feature tagging request that includes an MIDMR of an object to be searched, where the MIDMR includes spatial information, scale information, and different viewpoint images of the object. A visual feature in the MIDMR is identified, and visual feature correspondence information is created that links information identifying the visual feature with locations in the viewpoint images. At least one image associated with the MIDMR is transmitted in response to the feature tagging request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11069147
    Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for inserting a visual element into a multi-view digital media representation (MVIDMR). In one example, a process includes analyzing an MVIDMR to determine if there is an appropriate location to insert a visual element. Once a location is found, the type of visual element appropriate for the location is determined, where the type of visual element includes either a three-dimensional object to be inserted in the MVIDMR or a two-dimensional image to be inserted as or projected onto a background or object in the MVIDMR. A visual element that is appropriate for the location is then retrieved and inserted into the MVIDMR, such that the visual element is integrated into the MVIDMR and navigable by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, George Haber, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11044464
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. Methods as disclosed herein may include retrieving, using a processor, a multi-view interactive digital media representation (MIDMR) from a storage location, the MIDMR including a content model and a context model, the content model characterizing an object, and the context model characterizing scenery surrounding the object. The methods may also include receiving, using the processor, at least one dynamic content input associated with the retrieved MIDMR, the dynamic content input being received while a user is interacting with the MIDMR. The methods may further include implementing, using the processor, one or more modifications associated with the MIDMR based, at least in part, on the received at least one dynamic content input, the one or more modifications modifying a presentation and functionality of the MIDMR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, George Haber, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11024093
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. According to particular embodiments, the spatial relationship between multiple images and video is analyzed together with location information data, for purposes of creating a representation referred to herein as a surround view for presentation on a device. A visual guide can provided for capturing the multiple images used in the surround view. The visual guide can be a synthetic object that is rendered in real-time into the images output to a display of an image capture device. The visual guide can help user keep the image capture device moving along a desired trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Michelle Jung-Ah Ho, David Klein, Stephen David Miller, Shuichi Tsutsumi, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 11006095
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for drone-based systems and methods for capturing a multi-media representation of an entity. In some embodiments, the multi-media representation is digital, or multi-view, or interactive, and/or the combinations thereof. According to particular embodiments, a drone having a camera is controlled or operated to obtain a plurality of images having location information. The plurality of images, including at least a portion of overlapping subject matter, are fused to form multi-view interactive digital media representations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu
  • Patent number: 10958891
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. In particular, a multi-view interactive digital media representation (MVIDMR) of an object can be generated from live images of an object captured from a camera. After the MVIDMR of the object is generated, a tag can be placed at a location on the object in the MVIDMR. The locations of the tag in the frames of the MVIDMR can vary from frame to frame as the view of the object changes. When the tag is selected, media content can be output which shows details of the object at location where the tag is placed. In one embodiment, the object can be car and tags can be used to link to media content showing details of the car at the locations where the tags are placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Radu Bogdan Rusu, Dave Morrison, Keith Martin, Stephen David Miller, Pantelis Kalogiros, Mike Penz, Martin Markus Hubert Wawro, Bojana Dumeljic, Jai Chaudhry, Luke Parham, Julius Santiago, Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer
  • Patent number: 10852902
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for automatic tagging of objects on a multi-view interactive digital media representation of a dynamic entity. According to particular embodiments, the spatial relationship between multiple images and video is analyzed together with location information data, for purposes of creating a representation referred to herein as a multi-view interactive digital media representation for presentation on a device. Multi-view interactive digital media representations correspond to multi-view interactive digital media representations of the dynamic objects in backgrounds. A first multi-view interactive digital media representation of a dynamic object is obtained. Next, the dynamic object is tagged. Then, a second multi-view interactive digital media representation of the dynamic object is generated. Finally, the dynamic object in the second multi-view interactive digital media representation is automatically identified and tagged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Fyusion, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Radu Bogdan Rusu