公开(公告)号：US11557102B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US17478593

申请日：2021-09-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexis Henri Palangie ,  Peter D. Anton ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Christopher D. Mckenzie ,  Israel Pastrana Vicente ,  Dorian D. Dargan ,  Shih-Sang Chiu ,  Jonathan Perron ,  Tong Chen

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06V20/20 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device automatically updates the orientation of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment based on a viewpoint of a user in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device automatically updates the orientation of a virtual object in a three-dimensional environment based on viewpoints of a plurality of users in the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, the electronic device modifies an appearance of a real object that is between a virtual object and the viewpoint of a user in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, the electronic device automatically selects a location for a user in a three-dimensional environment that includes one or more virtual objects and/or other users.

公开(公告)号：US20220121344A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-21

申请号：US17448875

申请日：2021-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Israel PASTRANA VICENTE ,  Jonathan R. DASCOLA ,  Wesley M. HOLDER ,  Alexis Henri PALANGIE ,  Aaron Mackay BURNS ,  Pol PLA I CONESA ,  William A. SORRENTINO, III ,  Stephen O. LEMAY ,  Christopher D. MCKENZIE ,  Shih-Sang Chiu ,  Benjamin Hunter Boesel ,  Jonathan Ravasz

IPC: G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device enhances interactions with virtual objects in a three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, an electronic device enhances interactions with selectable user interface elements. In some embodiments, an electronic device enhances interactions with slider user interface elements. In some embodiments, an electronic device moves virtual objects in a three-dimensional environment and facilitates accessing actions associated with virtual objects.

公开(公告)号：US12148078B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US18463739

申请日：2023-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miao Ren ,  Shih-Sang Chiu ,  Connor A. Smith ,  Joseph P. Cerra ,  Willem Mattelaer

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06T15/20

Abstract: Some examples of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods for presenting content in a three-dimensional environment by one or more electronic devices in a multi-user communication session. In some examples, a first electronic device and a second electronic device are communicatively linked in a multi-user communication session, wherein the first electronic device and the second electronic device are configured to display a three-dimensional environment, respectively. In some examples, the first electronic device and the second electronic device are grouped in a first spatial group within the multi-user communication session. In some examples, if the second electronic device determines that the first electronic device changes states (and/or vice versa), the user of the first electronic device and the user of the second electronic device are no longer grouped into the same spatial group within the multi-user communication session.

公开(公告)号：US20240310907A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18575046

申请日：2022-06-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shih-Sang Chiu ,  Benjamin H. Boesel ,  David H. Huang ,  Jonathan Perron ,  Jonathan Ravasz ,  Jordan A. Cazamias ,  Tyson Erze

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/04842

CPC classification number: G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: In one implementation, a method of activating a user interface element is performed at a device including an input device, an eye tracker, a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes displaying, on the display, a plurality of user interface elements and receiving, via the input device, a user input corresponding to an input location. The method includes determining, using the eye tracker, a gaze location. The method includes, in response to determining that the input location is at least a threshold distance from the gaze location, activating a first user interface element at the gaze location and, in response to determining that it is not, activating a second user interface element at the input location.

公开(公告)号：US20240112419A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18123478

申请日：2023-03-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin H. Boesel ,  David H. Huang ,  Jonathan Perron ,  Shih-Sang Chiu

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06T13/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T13/00

Abstract: In one implementation, a method for dynamically determining presentation and transitional regions for content delivery. The method includes obtaining a first set of characteristics associated with a physical environment; and detecting a request to cause presentation of virtual content. In response to detecting the request, the method also includes obtaining a second set of characteristics associated with the virtual content; generating a presentation region for the virtual content based at least in part on the first and second sets of characteristics; and generating a transitional region provided to at least partially surround the presentation region based at least in part on the first and second sets of characteristics. The method further includes concurrently presenting the virtual content within the presentation region and the transitional region at least partially surrounding the presentation region.

公开(公告)号：US20230419625A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18367490

申请日：2023-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shih-Sang Chiu ,  Alexandre Da Veiga ,  David H. Huang ,  Jonathan Perron ,  Jordan A. Cazamias

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06V10/20 ,  G06V10/22

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  G06V10/255 ,  G06V10/235

Abstract: Various implementations provide a representation of at least a portion of a user within a three-dimensional (3D) environment other than the user's physical environment. Based on detecting a condition, a representation of another object of the user's physical environment is shown to provide context. As examples, a representation of a sitting surface may be shown based on detecting that the user is sitting down, representations of a table and coffee cup may be shown based on detecting that the user is reaching out to pick up a coffee cup, a representation of a second user may be shown based on detecting a voice or the user turning his attention towards a moving object or sound, and a depiction of a puppy may be shown when the puppy's bark is detected.

公开(公告)号：US20230343027A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18123841

申请日：2023-03-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jordan A. Cazamias ,  Aaron M. Burns ,  David M. Schattel ,  Jonathan Perron ,  Jonathan Ravasz ,  Shih-Sang Chiu

IPC: G06T17/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06T17/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06F3/017

Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for selecting multiple virtual objects within an environment. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a first gesture associated with a first virtual object in an environment. A movement of the first virtual object in the environment within a threshold distance of a second virtual object in the environment is detected. In response to detecting the movement of the first virtual object in the environment within the threshold distance of the second virtual object in the environment, a concurrent movement of the first virtual object and the second virtual object is displayed in the environment based on the first gesture.

公开(公告)号：US20220155909A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17448876

申请日：2021-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ieyuki KAWASHIMA ,  Stephen O. LEMAY ,  William A. SORRENTINO, III ,  Alan C. DYE ,  M. Evans HANKEY ,  Julian JAEDE ,  Jonathan P. IVE ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  Benjamin Hunter Boesel ,  Shih-Sang Chiu ,  David H. Huang

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device emphasizes and/or deemphasizes user interfaces based on the gaze of a user. In some embodiments, an electronic device defines levels of immersion for different user interfaces independently of one another. In some embodiments, an electronic device resumes display of a user interface at a previously-displayed level of immersion after (e.g., temporarily) reducing the level of immersion associated with the user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device allows objects, people, and/or portions of an environment to be visible through a user interface displayed by the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device reduces the level of immersion associated with a user interface based on characteristics of the electronic device and/or physical environment of the electronic device.