公开(公告)号：US20210209857A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17205682

申请日：2021-03-18

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  H04N5/77

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for capturing and displaying partial motion in VAR scenes. VAR scenes can include a plurality of images combined and oriented over any suitable geometry. Although VAR scenes may provide an immersive view of a static scene, current systems do not generally support VAR scenes that include dynamic content (e.g., content that varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can capture, generate, and/or share VAR scenes. This immersive, yet static, view of the VAR scene lacks dynamic content (e.g., content which varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can efficiently add dynamic content to the VAR scene, allowing VAR scenes including dynamic content to be uploaded, shared, or otherwise transmitted without prohibitive resource requirements. Dynamic content can be captured by device and combined with a preexisting or simultaneously captured VAR scene, and the dynamic content may be played back upon selection.

公开(公告)号：US10462383B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15640858

申请日：2017-07-03

Applicant: DROPBOX, INC.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Amir Akbarzadeh

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H04N5/265 ,  G06T19/00 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/6587

Abstract: A preferred method of acquiring virtual or augmented reality (VAR) scenes can include at a plurality of locations of interest, providing one or more users with a predetermined pattern for image acquisition with an image capture device and for each of the one or more users, in response to a user input, acquiring at least one image at the location of interest. The method of the preferred embodiment can also include for each of the one or more users, in response to the acquisition of at least one image, providing the user with feedback to ensure a complete acquisition of the virtual or augmented reality scene; and receiving at a remote database, from each of the one or more users, one or more VAR scenes. One variation of the method of the preferred embodiment can include providing game mechanics to promote proper image acquisition and promote competition between users.

公开(公告)号：US20170193709A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15463926

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: DROPBOX, INC.

Inventor： Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Amir Akbarzadeh

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T1/60

Abstract: One variation of a method for dynamically displaying multiple virtual and augmented reality scenes on a single display includes determining a set of global transform parameters from a combination of user-defined inputs, user-measured inputs, and device orientation and position derived from sensor inputs; calculating a projection from a configurable function of the global transform parameters, context provided by the user and context specific to a virtual and augmented reality scene; rendering a virtual and augmented reality scene with the calculated projection on a subframe of the display; and repeating the previous two steps to render additional virtual and augmented reality scenes.

公开(公告)号：US20150243085A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14628113

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T15/20

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T2215/16 ,  H04N5/77

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for capturing and displaying partial motion in VAR scenes. VAR scenes can include a plurality of images combined and oriented over any suitable geometry. Although VAR scenes may provide an immersive view of a static scene, current systems do not generally support VAR scenes that include dynamic content (e.g., content that varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can capture, generate, and/or share VAR scenes. This immersive, yet static, view of the VAR scene lacks dynamic content (e.g., content which varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can efficiently add dynamic content to the VAR scene, allowing VAR scenes including dynamic content to be uploaded, shared, or otherwise transmitted without prohibitive resource requirements. Dynamic content can be captured by device and combined with a preexisting or simultaneously captured VAR scene, and the dynamic content may be played back upon selection.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于在VAR场景中捕获和显示部分运动的技术。 VAR场景可以包括多个图像组合并定向在任何合适的几何上。 虽然VAR场景可以提供静态场景的沉浸式视图，但是当前系统通常不支持包括动态内容（例如随时间变化的内容）的VAR场景。 本发明的实施例可以捕获，生成和/或共享VAR场景。 VAR场景的这种身临其境的静态视图缺乏动态内容（例如随时间变化的内容）。 本发明的实施例可以有效地向VAR场景添加动态内容，允许包括动态内容在内的VAR场景被上传，共享或以其他方式传输，而不需要太多的资源需求。 动态内容可以由设备捕获并与预先存在的或同时捕获的VAR场景组合，并且可以在选择时播放动态内容。

公开(公告)号：US11893701B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17807101

申请日：2022-06-15

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Benjamin Zeis Newhouse

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06F3/013

Abstract: A preferred method for dynamically displaying virtual and augmented reality scenes can include determining input parameters, calculating virtual photometric parameters, and rendering a VAR scene with a set of simulated photometric parameters.

公开(公告)号：US11854149B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17205682

申请日：2021-03-18

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  H04N5/77

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  H04N5/77 ,  G06T2215/16

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for capturing and displaying partial motion in VAR scenes. VAR scenes can include a plurality of images combined and oriented over any suitable geometry. Although VAR scenes may provide an immersive view of a static scene, current systems do not generally support VAR scenes that include dynamic content (e.g., content that varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can capture, generate, and/or share VAR scenes. This immersive, yet static, view of the VAR scene lacks dynamic content (e.g., content which varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can efficiently add dynamic content to the VAR scene, allowing VAR scenes including dynamic content to be uploaded, shared, or otherwise transmitted without prohibitive resource requirements. Dynamic content can be captured by device and combined with a preexisting or simultaneously captured VAR scene, and the dynamic content may be played back upon selection.

公开(公告)号：US11367259B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-21

申请号：US17014965

申请日：2020-09-08

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Benjamin Zeis Newhouse

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: A preferred method for dynamically displaying virtual and augmented reality scenes can include determining input parameters, calculating virtual photometric parameters, and rendering a VAR scene with a set of simulated photometric parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20210120191A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：US17138562

申请日：2020-12-30

Applicant: DROPBOX, INC.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Amir Akbarzadeh

IPC: H04N5/265 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  G06T19/00 ,  H04N5/44

Abstract: A preferred method of acquiring virtual or augmented reality (VAR) scenes can include at a plurality of locations of interest, providing one or more users with a predetermined pattern for image acquisition with an image capture device and for each of the one or more users, in response to a user input, acquiring at least one image at the location of interest. The method of the preferred embodiment can also include for each of the one or more users, in response to the acquisition of at least one image, providing the user with feedback to ensure a complete acquisition of the virtual or augmented reality scene; and receiving at a remote database, from each of the one or more users, one or more VAR scenes. One variation of the method of the preferred embodiment can include providing game mechanics to promote proper image acquisition and promote competition between users.

公开(公告)号：US10977864B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-13

申请号：US14628113

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Terrence Edward McArdle

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T15/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  H04N5/77

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for capturing and displaying partial motion in VAR scenes. VAR scenes can include a plurality of images combined and oriented over any suitable geometry. Although VAR scenes may provide an immersive view of a static scene, current systems do not generally support VAR scenes that include dynamic content (e.g., content that varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can capture, generate, and/or share VAR scenes. This immersive, yet static, view of the VAR scene lacks dynamic content (e.g., content which varies over time). Embodiments of the present invention can efficiently add dynamic content to the VAR scene, allowing VAR scenes including dynamic content to be uploaded, shared, or otherwise transmitted without prohibitive resource requirements. Dynamic content can be captured by device and combined with a preexisting or simultaneously captured VAR scene, and the dynamic content may be played back upon selection.

公开(公告)号：US20150113581A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14582017

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Dropbox, Inc.

Inventor： Terrence Edward McArdle ,  Benjamin Zeis Newhouse ,  Amir Akbarzadeh

IPC: H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/435

CPC classification number: H04N21/2743 ,  H04N21/2187 ,  H04N21/23412 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/42202 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: A preferred method for sharing user-generated virtual and augmented reality scenes can include receiving at a server a virtual and/or augmented reality (VAR) scene generated by a user mobile device. Preferably, the VAR scene includes visual data and orientation data, which includes a real orientation of the user mobile device relative to a projection matrix. The preferred method can also include compositing the visual data and the orientation data into a viewable VAR scene; locally storing the viewable VAR scene at the server; and in response to a request received at the server, distributing the processed VAR scene to a viewer mobile device.

Abstract translation: 用于共享用户生成的虚拟和增强现实场景的优选方法可以包括在服务器处接收由用户移动设备生成的虚拟和/或增强现实（VAR）场景。 优选地，VAR场景包括视觉数据和取向数据，其包括用户移动设备相对于投影矩阵的实际取向。 优选方法还可以包括将视觉数据和取向数据合成到可视VAR场景中; 在服务器上本地存储可视VAR场景; 并且响应于在服务器处接收到的请求，将经处理的VAR场景分发给观看者移动设备。