公开(公告)号：US09886931B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US14936665

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb

IPC: G09G5/02 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H04N9/76 ,  G06T7/90

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20221 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2340/10 ,  H04N9/76

Abstract: Described is an image editing application with a novel color modification slider tool. This tool adjusts one or more color attributes of different pixels differently when moved. This tool in some embodiments is a novel saturation tool that produces non-photorealistic effects by treating differently the highly saturated and lowly saturated pixels of an image. The saturation tool performs either (1) a positive de-saturation effect that de-saturates the low saturated pixels of an image while enhancing the saturation of the high saturated pixels, or (2) a negative de-saturation effect that de-saturates the high saturated pixels of the image while leaving intact or slightly modifying the saturation level of the lowly saturated pixels.

公开(公告)号：US08971617B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13629549

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Randy Ubillos ,  Garrett M. Johnson ,  Russell Y. Webb ,  Samuel M. Roberts

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/001 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H04N1/40012 ,  H04N9/70

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a grayscale image. The method and apparatus receive a single value. From the single value, the method and apparatus generate a set of grayscale weighting values. The method and apparatus generate the grayscale based on a color image and the set of grayscale weighting values. By limiting the number of values to a single value, the method and apparatus prevents a user from arbitrarily selecting a number of possible weighting values which could result in a grayscale image that is too dim or too bright. This single control method and apparatus quickly and efficiently produces a grayscale image that is neither too bright nor too dim.

公开(公告)号：US08965119B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13629529

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb ,  Garrett M. Johnson ,  Francesc T. Terrades ,  Glenn Gilley

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2354/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for color balancing an image. The method receives a first selection of a first mode of a color balance tool that includes several different color balance modes. Each color balance mode is for applying color balance operations to the image. The method uses the first mode of the color balance tool to apply a first set of color balance operations to the image. The method receives a second selection to switch from the first mode to a second mode of the color balance tool. The method uses the second mode of the color balance tool to apply a second set of color balance operations to the image.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种用于颜色平衡图像的方法。 该方法接收包括若干不同颜色平衡模式的颜色平衡工具的第一模式的第一选择。 每种颜色平衡模式都是用于对图像进行颜色平衡操作。 该方法使用颜色平衡工具的第一模式将第一组色平衡操作应用于图像。 该方法接收从第一模式切换到颜色平衡工具的第二模式的第二选择。 该方法使用颜色平衡工具的第二模式将第二组颜色平衡操作应用于图像。

公开(公告)号：US08885936B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13629480

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb ,  Garrett M. Johnson ,  Francesc T. Terrades ,  Steven D. Hordley

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2354/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method of automatically color balancing an image. The method receives a selection of a user interface (UI) item to automatically color balance the image using a color balance tool that includes several color balance modes. In response to the selection, the method analyzes the image based on a set of criteria. Based on the analysis, the method automatically selects a color balance mode from the several color balance modes of the color balance tool. Upon selecting the color balance mode, the method uses the color balance mode to automatically apply a set of color balance operations to the image.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种自动色彩平衡图像的方法。 该方法接收用户界面（UI）项目的选择，以使用包括多种颜色平衡模式的颜色平衡工具来自动对图像进行颜色平衡。 响应于选择，该方法基于一组标准来分析图像。 根据分析，该方法可以从色彩平衡工具的多种颜色平衡模式中自动选择色彩平衡模式。 选择色彩平衡模式后，该方法使用色彩平衡模式自动将一组色彩平衡操作应用于图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130329997A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13629558

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb ,  Garrett M. Johnson

IPC: G06K9/40 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: G06T5/007 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T2207/10004

Abstract: Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide an automatic enhancement process that includes a shadow lift adjustment. The process takes an input image and enhances the contrast of darker parts of the image. The process uses a structure histogram to determine an amount of shadow lift adjustment to apply to the image. The process tempers this adjustment based on an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) value of the image.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的图像编辑和组织应用的一些实施例提供了包括阴影升降调节的自动增强过程。 该过程需要输入图像并增强图像较暗部分的对比度。 该过程使用结构直方图来确定应用于图像的阴影升降调整量。 该过程根据国际标准化组织（ISO）的图像价值来调整这种调整。

公开(公告)号：US20130329996A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13629553

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb ,  Garrett M. Johnson

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: G06T5/007 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T2207/10004

Abstract: Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide a method of adjusting an image that includes a tonal response curve adjustment stage. In the tonal response curve adjustment stage, the method sets a black point and a white point for a tonal response curve and tempers the settings. The method sets a median point and mid-tone contrast points, ensures that the mid-tone contrast points can increase, but not decrease the mid-tone contrast, and then temper the mid-tone contrast points. The method then adjusts the image according to the tonal response curve generated from the points.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的图像编辑和组织应用的一些实施例提供了一种调整包括音调响应曲线调整阶段的图像的方法。 在色调响应曲线调整阶段，该方法为色调响应曲线设置黑点和白点，并调节设置。 该方法设置中点和中间色调对比点，确保中间色调对比点可以增加，但不会降低中间色调对比度，然后调节中间色调对比点。 然后，该方法根据从点产生的音调响应曲线来调整图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130328906A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13629496

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Russell Y. Webb ,  Garrett M. Johnson ,  Francesc T. Terrades ,  Steven D. Hordley

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  G09G2354/00

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for color balancing an image. The method provides a display area for displaying the image. The method provides several color balance modes. The method provides a user interface (UI) control associated with a color balance mode in the several color balance modes. The UI control performs a color balance operation on the image by (1) identifying a color cast in the image and (2) modifying pixels in the image based on the pixels' luminance values in order to reduce the color cast in the image.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种提供用于颜色平衡图像的图形用户界面（GUI）的方法。 该方法提供用于显示图像的显示区域。 该方法提供多种色彩平衡模式。 该方法提供与几种颜色平衡模式中的颜色平衡模式相关联的用户界面（UI）控制。 UI控件通过（1）识别图像中的颜色投影和（2）基于像素的亮度值来修改图像中的像素来对图像执行颜色平衡操作，以减少图像中的投影。

公开(公告)号：US11887497B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17750923

申请日：2022-05-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Barry-John Theobald ,  Russell Y. Webb ,  Nicholas Elia Apostoloff

IPC: G06F40/10 ,  G09B19/00 ,  G10L15/02 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G10L25/51

CPC classification number: G09B19/00 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G10L15/02 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L25/51 ,  G06T2200/24

Abstract: A method includes, while displaying a first set of text content via a display device, determining an engagement value that characterizes a level of user engagement with respect to the first set of text content. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the engagement value satisfies a threshold, replacing the first set of text content with a second set of text content via the display device. The first set of text content is different from the second set of text content. The method includes in accordance with a determination that the engagement value does not satisfy the threshold, maintaining display of the first set of text content via the display device.

公开(公告)号：US11373544B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16798820

申请日：2020-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Barry-John Theobald ,  Russell Y. Webb ,  Nicholas Elia Apostoloff

IPC: G10L15/22 ,  G09B19/00 ,  G10L15/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09B5/06 ,  G10L25/51

Abstract: A method includes displaying a first set of text content characterized by a first difficulty level. The method includes obtaining speech data associated with the first set of text content. The method includes determining linguistic feature(s) within the speech data. The method includes in response to completion of the speech data, determining a reading proficiency value associated with the first set of text content and based on the linguistic feature(s). The method includes in accordance with determining the reading proficiency value satisfies change criteria, changing a difficulty level for a second set of text content. After changing the difficulty level, the second set of text content corresponds to a second difficulty level different from the first difficulty level. The method includes in accordance with determining the reading proficiency value does not satisfy the change criteria, maintaining the second set of text content at the first difficulty level.

公开(公告)号：US11130391B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US15758660

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hyungryul J. Choi ,  Arthur Y. Zhang ,  Cheng Chen ,  Graham B. Myhre ,  Malcolm J. Northcott ,  Matheen M. Siddiqui ,  Russell Y. Webb ,  Matthew E. Last

IPC: B60J3/04 ,  B60J3/06 ,  B60R16/037

Abstract: A vehicle may have optical structures such as windows and mirrors that have the potential to allow glare from external objects to shine into the eyes of a driver or other vehicle occupant. A control circuit may gather information on where the eyes of the driver are located using a camera mounted in the vehicle and may gather information on where the sun or other source of glare are located outside of the vehicle. Based on this information, the control circuit may direct a light modulator on a window or mirror to selectively darken an area that prevents the glare from reaching the eyes of the driver. The light modulator may have a photochromic layer that is adjusted by shining light onto the photochromic layer, may be a liquid crystal modulator, an electrochromic modulator, or other light modulator layer.