Patents by Inventor Tobias RICK
Tobias RICK 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: 20250071248Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, systems, and methods for separately processing an image stream to generate a first set of images for display by a set of displays and a second set of images for storage or transfer as part of a media capture event. Specifically, a first set of images from an image stream may be used to generate a first set of transformed images, and these transformed images may be displayed on a set of displays. A second set of images may be selected from the image stream in response to a capture request associated with a media capture event, and the second set of images may be used to generate a second set of transformed images. A set of output images may be generated from the second set of transformed images, and the set of output images may be stored or transmitted for later viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Vedant Saran, Bryan Cline, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 12206830Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, systems, and methods for separately processing an image stream to generate a first set of images for display by a set of displays and a second set of images for storage or transfer as part of a media capture event. Specifically, a first set of images from an image stream may be used to generate a first set of transformed images, and these transformed images may be displayed on a set of displays. A second set of images may be selected from the image stream in response to a capture request associated with a media capture event, and the second set of images may be used to generate a second set of transformed images. A set of output images may be generated from the second set of transformed images, and the set of output images may be stored or transmitted for later viewing.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Bryce L Schmidtchen, Vedant Saran, Bryan Cline, Michael I Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang
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Publication number: 20240414308Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that dynamically apply a 3D effect to a 2D asset. For example, a process may obtain an image depicting two-dimensional (2D) content. The process may further determine to apply a three-dimensional (3D) effect to the image via a head mounted device (HMD). The process may further, in accordance with determining to apply the 3D effect to the image, present a view of a 3D environment including the image. The image may be positioned at a location within the 3D environment and the view may depict the image using the 3D effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Alexander Menzies, Vladlen Koltun, Vicki M Murley, Dean Jackson, Chelsea E Pugh, Alexa Rockwell
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Publication number: 20240406365Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, systems, and methods for separately processing an image stream to generate a first set of images for display by a set of displays and a second set of images for storage or transfer as part of a media capture event. Specifically, a first set of images from an image stream may be used to generate a first set of transformed images, and these transformed images may be displayed on a set of displays. A second set of images may be selected from the image stream in response to a capture request associated with a media capture event, and the second set of images may be used to generate a second set of transformed images. A set of output images may be generated from the second set of transformed images, and the set of output images may be stored or transmitted for later viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Vedant Saran, Bryan Cline, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang
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Publication number: 20240406361Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a first camera with a first field of view configured to capture a first image, a second camera with a second field of view configured to capture a second image, and control circuitry configured to output stereoscopic content based on the first and second images. The control circuitry can include image signal processors configured to process the first and second images, additional processors for performing stereo rectification and image stabilization on the first and second images, and a compression block for combining images output from the additional processors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Guy Rapaport, Zejing Wang, Vicky Kogan, Mohammad Nassar, Aaron Wetzler, Ziv Hendel, Tobias Rick
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Publication number: 20240406368Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and interfaces for capturing and viewing immersive media. In some examples, in response to a hardware input, immersive media is captured and generated using multiple sensors of a head-mounted display device. In some examples, while displaying a media item, additional information related to the media item is displayed in response to detecting a viewer's attention departing from the media item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Stephen O. LEMAY, Wesley M. HOLDER, Seung Wook KIM, Nathan DE VRIES, Marcel VAN OS, William D. LINDMEIER, Matthew W. BROWN, Johnnie B. MANZARI, Chia Yang LIN, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Tobias RICK, Earl M. OLSON, Alan C. DYE
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Publication number: 20240397025Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an expanded field of view (FoV) using multiple cameras of a device. A device may include front-facing cameras that capture views of an environment, as well as side cameras that capture wider-angle views. Images from the front and side cameras may be processed to provide a stereo view of the environment with an expanded FoV. Images from the front cameras are processed to provide stereo images, and depth information is generated from the stereo images. The depth information is expanded into a second layer, and a median depth is set for a third layer. The side camera images are undistorted, pixel information from the side camera images is then reprojected into the second and third layers, and the second and third layers are blurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kai Berger, Dan C Lelescu, Tobias Rick
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Publication number: 20240378827Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that track a position of a device within an object-based coordinate system. An example process may include, at a device and prior to movement of an object, acquiring first images of the object, identifying three-dimensional (3D) keypoints on surfaces of the object, and tracking positions of the device in an object-based coordinate system during acquisition of the first images. The process may further include, subsequent to a movement of the object, acquiring second images of the object, identifying the 3D keypoints on surfaces of the object, and tracking positions of the device in the object-based coordinate system during acquisition of the second images based on identifying the 3D keypoints. The process may further include generating a 3D model of the object based on the first and second images and the tracked positions of the device during acquisition of the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Thorsten Gernoth, Chen Huang, Onur C. Hamsici, Shuo Feng, Hao Tang, Tobias Rick
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Publication number: 20240355081Abstract: Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Bryan Cline, Charles O. Goddard, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang, Tobias Rick, Vedant Saran, Alexander Menzies, Alexandre Da Veiga
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Patent number: 12051170Abstract: Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2023Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Bryan Cline, Charles O. Goddard, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang, Tobias Rick, Vedant Saran, Alexander Menzies, Alexandre Da Veiga
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Publication number: 20240104872Abstract: Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Bryan Cline, Charles O. Goddard, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang, Tobias Rick, Vedant Saran, Alexander Menzies, Alexandre Da Veiga
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Publication number: 20240096013Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates a three-dimensional (3D) model based on a selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the subset. For example, an example process may include acquiring sensor data during movement of the device in a physical environment including an object, the sensor data including images of a physical environment captured via a camera on the device, selecting a subset of the images based on assessing the images with respect to motion-based defects based on device motion and depth data, and generating a 3D model of the object based on the selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the selected subset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Rafael Felipe Veiga Saracchini, Tobias Rick, Zachary Z. Becker
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Patent number: 11935187Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates a three-dimensional (3D) model based on a selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the subset. For example, an example process may include acquiring sensor data during movement of the device in a physical environment including an object, the sensor data including images of a physical environment captured via a camera on the device, selecting a subset of the images based on assessing the images with respect to motion-based defects based on device motion and depth data, and generating a 3D model of the object based on the selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the selected subset.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: Rafael Saracchini, Tobias Rick, Zachary Z. Becker
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Publication number: 20240062488Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object based on images and tracked positions of a device during acquisition of the images. For example, an example process may include acquiring sensor data during movement of the device in a physical environment including an object, the sensor data including images of a physical environment acquired via a camera on the device, identifying the object in at least some of the images, tracking positions of the device during acquisition of the images based on identifying the object in the at least some of the images, the positions identifying positioning of the device with respect to a coordinate system defined based on a position and orientation of the object, and generating a 3D model of the object based on the images and positions of the device during acquisition of the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Thorsten Gernoth, Chen Huang, Onur C. Hamsici, Shuo Feng, Hao Tang, Tobias Rick
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Patent number: 11875455Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates a three-dimensional (3D) model based on a selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the subset. For example, an example process may include acquiring sensor data during movement of the device in a physical environment including an object, the sensor data including images of a physical environment captured via a camera on the device, selecting a subset of the images based on assessing the images with respect to motion-based defects based on device motion and depth data, and generating a 3D model of the object based on the selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the selected subset.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: Rafael Saracchini, Tobias Rick, Zachary Z. Becker
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Publication number: 20240007607Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that determine and provide a transition (optionally including a transition effect) between different types of views of three-dimensional (3D) content. For example, an example process may include obtaining a 3D content item, providing a first view of the 3D content item within a 3D environment, determining to transition from the first view to a second view of the 3D content item based on a criterion, and providing the second view of the 3D content item within the 3D environment, where the left eye view and the right eye view of the 3D content item are based on at least one of the left eye content and the right eye content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Alexandre Da Veiga, Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick
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Publication number: 20230419593Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that present views of media objects using different viewing states determined based on context. In some implementations, a view of a 3D environment is presented. Then, a context associated with viewing one or more media objects within the 3D environment is determined, the media objects associated with data for providing an appearance of depth within the one or more media objects. Based on the context, a viewing state is determined for viewing a media object of the one or more media objects within the 3D environment, the viewing state defining whether the media object will be presented as a planar object or with depth within the media object. In accordance with a determination that the viewing state is a first viewing state, the media object is presented within the 3D environment using its associated data for providing the appearance of depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Alexandre Da Veiga, Tobias Rick, Timothy R. Pease
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Publication number: 20230403386Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provides a view of a three-dimensional (3D) environment that includes a projection of a 3D image, such as a multi-directional stereo image or video content. For example, an example process may include obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) image including a stereoscopic image pair including left eye content corresponding to a left eye viewpoint and right eye content corresponding to a right eye viewpoint, generating a projection of the 3D image within a 3D environment by projecting portions of the 3D image to form a shape within the 3D environment, the shape based on an angle of view of the 3D image, where the 3D environment includes additional content separate from the 3D image, and providing a view of the 3D environment including the projection of the 3D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Alexandre Da Veiga, Tobias Rick
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Publication number: 20230336865Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques and user interfaces for capturing media, displaying a preview of media, displaying a recording indicator, displaying a camera user interface, and/or displaying previously captured media.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Alexandre DA VEIGA, Lee S. Broughton, Angel Suet Yan CHEUNG, Stephen O. LEMAY, Chia Yang LIN, Behkish J. MANZARI, Ivan MARKOVIC, Alexander MENZIES, Aaron MORING, Jonathan RAVASZ, Tobias RICK, Bryce L. SCHMIDTCHEN, William A. SORRENTINO, III
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Patent number: 11580692Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generates a three-dimensional (3D) model based on a selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the subset. For example, an example process may include acquiring sensor data during movement of the device in a physical environment including an object, the sensor data including images of a physical environment captured via a camera on the device, selecting a subset of the images based on assessing the images with respect to motion-based defects based on device motion and depth data, and generating a 3D model of the object based on the selected subset of the images and depth data corresponding to each of the images of the selected subset.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rafael Saracchini, Tobias Rick, Zachary Z. Becker