Patents by Inventor Yoel Yaffe

Yoel Yaffe 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: 12002127
    Abstract: A method for processing a digital content includes acquiring content data using a sensor. Compressed reference data is generated from the acquired content data. A hash of the compressed reference data is generated using a hashing function. The generated hash is signed using an encryption function. The acquired content data is transmitted along with the compressed reference data and the signed hash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Ariel Orfaig, Gershi Koltun, Amit Eisenberg, Ishay Goldin, Shai Litvak
  • Patent number: 11962899
    Abstract: A mobile device includes an application processor and an image sensor. The application processor includes an imaging subsystem configured to process high resolution image data through a first interface and a sensor hub configured to process sensor data through a second interface. The image sensor operates in one of first and second modes. The image sensor is configured to capture the high resolution image data in response to a request from the imaging subsystem and the imaging subsystem is configured to access the high resolution image data using the first interface for performing a first operation, during the first mode. The image sensor is configured to capture low resolution image data and the sensor hub is configured to access the low resolution image data using the second bus for performing a second operation, during the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Roee Elizov, Yoel Yaffe
  • Patent number: 11750615
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for securely handling secrets by securing development and operations pipelines. Techniques include identifying a network access request for a process within the development and operations pipeline; accessing a result of at least one investigation of the process and the network access request, wherein the at least one investigation includes one of monitoring the process behavior, performing a process attestation, or performing an inspection of the network access request; determining whether to authorize the network access request; and conditional on whether the network access request is authorized, dynamically injecting a secret into the network access request, wherein the secret is not made available to the process itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CyberArk Software Ltd.
    Inventors: Gil Adda, Daniel Schwartzer, Yoel Yaffe, Erez Waisbard
  • Patent number: 11595576
    Abstract: A mobile device includes an application processor and an image sensor. The application processor includes an imaging subsystem configured to process high resolution image data through a first interface and a sensor hub configured to process sensor data through a second interface. The image sensor operates in one of first and second modes. The image sensor is configured to capture the high resolution image data in response to a request from the imaging subsystem and the imaging subsystem is configured to access the high resolution image data using the first interface for performing a first operation, during the first mode. The image sensor is configured to capture low resolution image data and the sensor hub is configured to access the low resolution image data using the second bus for performing a second operation, during the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Roee Elizov, Yoel Yaffe
  • Patent number: 11570384
    Abstract: A method performed with an image sensor having a pixel array. At least one frame of a scene may be obtained using the pixel array. At least one region of interest (ROI) is identified within the frame. Subsequent frames of the scene are obtained, which involves controlling the pixel array to perform high resolution imaging with respect to the at least one ROI and low resolution imaging using analog binning with respect to remaining regions of the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shahaf Duenyas, Yoel Yaffe, Guy Horowitz, Amit Eisenberg, Shy Hamami, Oded Monzon, Gal Bitan, Yoav Piepsh
  • Patent number: 11496700
    Abstract: An image sensor may include control circuitry, a plurality of pixels, and an image processor. Each pixel includes a photodetector, at least first and second storage nodes, and transfer circuitry. The transfer circuitry is responsive to control signals generated by the control circuitry to transfer first charges generated by the photodetector during a first exposure time within a frame period to the first storage node. Second charges may be generated by the photodetector during a second, longer exposure time during the frame period, and transferred to the second storage node. The image processor may generate image frame data based on output voltage samples derived from the first and second charges of each of the plurality of pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Roee Elizov, Yoel Yaffe, Amit Eisenberg, Shy Hamami
  • Publication number: 20220345648
    Abstract: An image sensor may include control circuitry, a plurality of pixels, and an image processor. Each pixel includes a photodetector, at least first and second storage nodes, and transfer circuitry. The transfer circuitry is responsive to control signals generated by the control circuitry to transfer first charges generated by the photodetector during a first exposure time within a frame period to the first storage node. Second charges may be generated by the photodetector during a second, longer exposure time during the frame period, and transferred to the second storage node. The image processor may generate image frame data based on output voltage samples derived from the first and second charges of each of the plurality of pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Roee Elizov, Yoel Yaffe, Amit Eisenberg, Shy Hamami
  • Publication number: 20220070391
    Abstract: A method performed with an image sensor having a pixel array. At least one frame of a scene may be obtained using the pixel array. At least one region of interest (ROI) is identified within the frame. Subsequent frames of the scene are obtained, which involves controlling the pixel array to perform high resolution imaging with respect to the at least one ROI and low resolution imaging using analog binning with respect to remaining regions of the frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: SHAHAF DUENYAS, Yoel Yaffe, Guy Horowitz, Amit Eisenberg, Shy Hamami, Oded Monzon, Gal Bitan, Yoav Piepsh
  • Patent number: 10939049
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are described for positional tracking (PT) in Augmented Reality (AR) applications. The method may include creating different images for AR preview and PT applications. In some cases, the PT information utilizes key point information. The AR preview and the PT images may be generated simultaneously using time division, space division, split timing, or any combination thereof. This may result in PT with significantly less motion blur. Accordingly, the PT will be more robust, and there will be more good frames available for key components of a PT algorithm (i.e., using visual PT to calibrate the biases of an inertial measurement unit). Thus, the methods and apparatus of the present disclosure may enable more effective management of the trade-off between motion-blur, noise and resolution for PT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nathan Henri Levy, Ariel Orfaig, Sebastien Derhy, Shachaf Amir, Yoel Yaffe
  • Patent number: 10909824
    Abstract: A pulsed image capturing system includes a pulse generation circuit, a dynamic vision sensor (DVS), and a DVS scanning and readout circuit. A global reset signal is transmitted to pixels of the DVS to set a reference illumination level for the pixels, and then a pulsed light pattern is generated. A global hold signal is transmitted to the pixels, after the pulsed light pattern is generated, to hold an illumination change event indicating a change with respect to the reference illumination level. A DVS scanning and readout operation is performed on event signals received from the pixels, after the global hold signal is transmitted to the pixels. A reflection of the pulsed light pattern is extracted from the DVS output after cleaning artifacts from the DVS output without additional image processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Nathan Henri Levy
  • Publication number: 20200389583
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are described for positional tracking (PT) in Augmented Reality (AR) applications. The method may include creating different images for AR preview and PT applications. In some cases, the PT information utilizes key point information. The AR preview and the PT images may be generated simultaneously using time division, space division, split timing, or any combination thereof. This may result in PT with significantly less motion blur. Accordingly, the PT will be more robust, and there will be more good frames available for key components of a PT algorithm (i.e., using visual PT to calibrate the biases of an inertial measurement unit). Thus, the methods and apparatus of the present disclosure may enable more effective management of the trade-off between motion-blur, noise and resolution for PT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Henri Levy, Ariel Orfaig, Sebastien Derhy, Shachaf Amir, Yoel Yaffe
  • Patent number: 10812730
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are described for positional tracking (PT) in Augmented Reality (AR) applications. The method may include creating different images for AR preview and PT applications. In some cases, the PT information utilizes key point information. The AR preview and the PT images may be generated simultaneously using time division, space division, split timing, or any combination thereof. This may result in PT with significantly less motion blur. Accordingly, the PT will be more robust, and there will be more good frames available for key components of a PT algorithm (i.e., using visual PT to calibrate the biases of an inertial measurement unit). Thus, the methods and apparatus of the present disclosure may enable more effective management of the trade-off between motion-blur, noise and resolution for PT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nathan Henri Levy, Ariel Orfaig, Sebastien Derhy, Shachaf Amir, Yoel Yaffe
  • Publication number: 20200029006
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems are described for positional tracking (PT) in Augmented Reality (AR) applications. The method may include creating different images for AR preview and PT applications. In some cases, the PT information utilizes key point information. The AR preview and the PT images may be generated simultaneously using time division, space division, split timing, or any combination thereof. This may result in PT with significantly less motion blur. Accordingly, the PT will be more robust, and there will be more good frames available for key components of a PT algorithm (i.e., using visual PT to calibrate the biases of an inertial measurement unit). Thus, the methods and apparatus of the present disclosure may enable more effective management of the trade-off between motion-blur, noise and resolution for PT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Henri Levy, Ariel Orfaig, Sebastien Derhy, Shachaf Amir, Yoel Yaffe
  • Patent number: 9843750
    Abstract: Methods of calibrating a linear-logarithmic image sensor pixel include performing a reset of the pixel in advance of establishing a leakage current between a photodiode and a floating diffusion region of the pixel. A first voltage of the floating diffusion region is then read through a source follower and selection transistor, after the leakage is terminated. A step is then performed to transfer charge between the photodiode and the floating diffusion region of the pixel so that a voltage of a cathode of the photodiode is increased. Thereafter, a second voltage of the floating diffusion region is read. The first and second read voltages are then used to perform a calibration operation. These steps may be repeated to establish another leakage current of different duration/magnitude and yield third and fourth read voltages, which support further calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Claudio G. Jakobson, Shemi Prazot, Uzi Hizi
  • Publication number: 20150281683
    Abstract: Methods of calibrating a linear-logarithmic image sensor pixel include performing a reset of the pixel in advance of establishing a leakage current between a photodiode and a floating diffusion region of the pixel. A first voltage of the floating diffusion region is then read through a source follower and selection transistor, after the leakage is terminated. A step is then performed to transfer charge between the photodiode and the floating diffusion region of the pixel so that a voltage of a cathode of the photodiode is increased. Thereafter, a second voltage of the floating diffusion region is read. The first and second read voltages are then used to perform a calibration operation. These steps may be repeated to establish another leakage current of different duration/magnitude and yield third and fourth read voltages, which support further calibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Claudio G. Jakobson, Shemi Prazot, Uzi Hizi
  • Patent number: 8013919
    Abstract: A method of increasing the dynamic range of a captured image using a pixel array having a plurality of rows includes reading first pixel information corresponding to a long integration period from each pixel of a first row, reading second pixel information corresponding to a short integration period from each pixel of the first row, and merging the first pixel information and the second pixel information to thereby produce wide dynamic range pixel information for each pixel of the first row. Reading first pixel information takes place during a first interval, reading second pixel information takes place during a second interval, and at least a portion of the second interval takes place during a long integration period corresponding to a second row of the pixel array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Eugene Fainstain
  • Patent number: 7554588
    Abstract: A method of capturing an image of a scene using an image capture device having an array of pixels arranged into a plurality of rows includes, for a first duration, capturing a first portion of the scene with a first plurality of the rows and, for a second duration that is longer than the first duration, capturing a second portion of the scene with a second plurality of the rows. If a pixel value is below a first threshold, an interpolated pixel value is used. If the pixel value is above a second predetermined threshold, a different interpolated pixel value is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: TransChip Israel, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoel Yaffe
  • Publication number: 20090073293
    Abstract: A method of operating an image sensor apparatus is provided. In this method, first digital image data is generated based on a first exposure data signal, wherein the first exposure data signal is indicative of an exposure level of the image sensor during a first exposure period. The first digital image data is stored in a storage circuit. Second digital image data is generated based on a second exposure data signal, wherein the second exposure data signal is indicative of an exposure level of the image sensor during a second exposure period. The second exposure period is different from the first exposure period. The second digital image data associated with the image sensor is selectively stored based on a value of the first digital image data associated with the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Mickey Bahar, Eugene Fainstain, Leonid Brailovsky, Artem Zinevich, Evgeny Artyomov
  • Publication number: 20080158398
    Abstract: A method of increasing the dynamic range of a captured image using a pixel array having a plurality of rows includes reading first pixel information corresponding to a long integration period from each pixel of a first row, reading second pixel information corresponding to a short integration period from each pixel of the first row, and merging the first pixel information and the second pixel information to thereby produce wide dynamic range pixel information for each pixel of the first row. Reading first pixel information takes place during a first interval, reading second pixel information takes place during a second interval, and at least a portion of the second interval takes place during a long integration period corresponding to a second row of the pixel array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: TransChip, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoel Yaffe, Eugene Fainstain
  • Publication number: 20060192873
    Abstract: A method of capturing an image of a scene using an image capture device having an array of pixels arranged into a plurality of rows includes, for a first duration, capturing a first portion of the scene with a first plurality of the rows and, for a second duration that is longer than the first duration, capturing a second portion of the scene with a second plurality of the rows. If a pixel value is below a first threshold, an interpolated pixel value is used. If the pixel value is above a second predetermined threshold, a different interpolated pixel value is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: TransChip, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoel Yaffe