Explore the 7,964 U.S. Patent Applications published on the 37th week of 2024, including 3,849 applications that subsequently received a Patent Grant.
Actor-replacement system for videos
An actor-replacement system allows for changing an actor in a video while keeping the original performance. It starts by figuring out the movements of the original actor in each frame of the video. Then, it gathers images of a new actor and records their voice to match what the original actor said. Using this information, the system creates new frames that show the replacement actor with matching facial expressions and speech. Finally, it combines these new frames and audio to produce a video featuring the replacement actor instead of the original.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: Moderna TX, Inc..
THERAPEUTIC USE OF SARS-COV-2 MRNA DOMAIN VACCINES
Coronavirus RNA vaccines are designed to help the body recognize and fight off the virus. They work by using pieces of the virus's genetic material to train the immune system. These vaccines include specific parts of the coronavirus that help trigger a protective response. The methods for using these vaccines are also explained in the research. Overall, this approach aims to improve immunity against COVID-19.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.
Collaborative coauthoring with artificial intelligence
A system allows a user to input a description of content they want to create using artificial intelligence. The AI then generates initial content based on that description. The user can edit this content to make changes or improvements. After editing, the updated content is sent back to the AI for further refinement. Finally, the improved content is displayed on the user's device for them to see and use.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC..
COLOROMETRIC SENSOR FOR THE NON-INVASIVE SCREENING OF GLUCOSE IN SWEAT IN PRE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
A new type of patch can measure glucose levels in sweat without needing to draw blood. It sticks to the skin and has a special layer that changes color when glucose is present. The patch is designed to collect sweat from the skin and direct it to the glucose sensor. Users can check their glucose levels by looking at the color change or by using a smartphone. This method is useful for people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to monitor their health easily.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD..
METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING AI GENERATED CONTENT IN A VIDEO
A method has been developed to find out if a video contains content made by artificial intelligence (AI). It works by looking at each frame of the video to identify objects, people, and backgrounds. The system checks how pixels move in each frame and looks for relationships between the objects, people, and backgrounds. By analyzing this information, it can spot any unusual movements that don't match what is expected. If it finds these inconsistencies, it can signal that the content may have been generated by AI.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION.
System and method for performing interactions across geographical regions within a metaverse
A virtual environment has different locations where users can interact. Users create a main avatar in one location using their personal data and interaction preferences. When a user wants to interact with something in another location, a request is sent from their device. The system then creates a new avatar for the user in that second location, using updated personal data and preferences. Finally, the new avatar can engage with entities in the second location based on the user's criteria.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: Holovisions LLC.
Smart Bra with Light Transmission for Optical Detection of Abnormal Breast Tissue
A smart bra can help find abnormal breast tissue using light. It has a special cup with two parts: one that is tight against the chest and another that is more flexible. Light is sent through the breast from one side of the cup to the other, where it is received and analyzed. Any changes in the light can indicate issues with the tissue. The bra also has expandable chambers that gently press on the breast to make the scanning more effective.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC.
METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY
An augmented reality (AR) display system uses special technology to show digital images over real-world views. It has a panel with a polarizer that lets light from objects pass through as polarized light. A liquid crystal layer on this panel changes the light to create AR content, with tiny pixels that can adjust the light. Users wear eyeglasses that have another polarizer to receive this modified light clearly. A camera captures the user's face position, and a controller adjusts the AR content based on where the user is looking.
Published: 2024-09-12 Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc..
Ambient Noise Capture for Speech Synthesis of In-Game Character Voices
A system has been developed to identify and separate background voices from noise in a player's environment while they play a video game. It uses unique sounds from those voices to create realistic speech for characters in the game. This speech can be adjusted to match different ages, genders, and other features of the characters. Players can choose from various background voices and apply them to characters or elements in the game. The speech can be based on fixed scripts or change according to the gameplay.
Published: 2024-09-12
METHOD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FROM OFFSHORE STATIONS DESIGNED FOR OPERATION IN OPEN OCEAN AND HIGH-HURRICANE REGIONS
Renewable energy sources are becoming more affordable, but they can be unpredictable. A new floating energy station can generate power using wind, solar, ocean currents, and waves while also storing energy in batteries and creating hydrogen. This system is designed to be strong and stable, allowing it to withstand storms and hurricanes in deep ocean waters. It ensures a steady supply of energy even when conditions are rough. Overall, the technology aims to provide reliable renewable energy in challenging environments.