Explore the 9,433 U.S. Patent Applications published on the 49th week of 2024, including 3,394 applications that subsequently received a Patent Grant.
NUCLEIC ACID VACCINES
Nucleic acid vaccines use strands of ribonucleic acid (RNA) to help the body fight diseases. These vaccines contain specific genetic instructions that tell cells how to make proteins called antigens, which trigger an immune response. By introducing these RNA molecules, the body learns to recognize and attack harmful pathogens like viruses. The methods for creating these vaccines involve preparing and manufacturing the RNA in a lab. Overall, this approach aims to improve health by training the immune system to better defend against infections.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: Lemon Inc..
AI FACE DECORATION TEXTURE GENERATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM
A social media platform uses a computer system to enhance images of human faces. Users can upload a base image and specify areas where changes should or shouldn't happen, like keeping the eyes untouched. They can also provide a text prompt to describe how they want the face to be decorated. The system then uses artificial intelligence to create a new texture for the face based on these inputs. This allows users to personalize their images in creative ways.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: OpenBCI, Inc..
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION
Biometric information can be gathered to understand a person's physical and emotional state. A special device with various sensors collects signals from the head and face, such as brain activity and muscle responses. This device may have a layered facepad and can connect to virtual or augmented reality headsets. It helps monitor how a person reacts to sounds and visuals. Overall, it provides valuable insights into a person's health and feelings.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation.
NEURAL HEAD AVATAR CONSTRUCTION FROM AN IMAGE
A new system creates a 3D head avatar from a single portrait image. It captures realistic details of the face and can easily animate different expressions and poses. The process involves three parts that build a 3D model, show detailed features, and convey the desired expression. By combining these elements, it produces an animated image of the person with their specific look and emotions. This method is faster and doesn't need extra adjustments once it's set up.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: APPLE INC..
CREATION OF OPTIMAL WORKING, LEARNING, AND RESTING ENVIRONMENTS ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES
A computer-generated reality (CGR) environment can be created to match what a user is doing, whether it's working, learning, or resting. By analyzing data from the user's body, like facial expressions and movements, the system can determine their current mental state. Once this state is identified, the environment can be adjusted to support the user's needs better. For example, if someone is studying, the surroundings can become more focused and calming. This technology aims to enhance productivity and relaxation by providing the right atmosphere for each activity.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: IX Innovation LLC.
ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY BASED ROBOTIC TELESURGICAL OPERATIONS
A robotic surgical system uses virtual reality to help users practice and learn surgical procedures. Users can choose from different simulations to perform surgeries in a safe, virtual setting. This system allows them to demonstrate their skills and earn credentials based on their performance. As they practice, users can receive points, rankings, and rewards to track their progress. Overall, it provides a way for surgeons to improve their skills without the risks associated with real surgeries.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: Painted Dog, Inc..
MACHINE-BASED OBJECT RECOGNITION OF VIDEO CONTENT
Video content often has information about items that can be hard to access because current methods are clunky and require manual tagging. New systems use advanced technology called neural networks to automatically recognize items in videos without needing those tags. Users can ask questions or interact with the video using voice commands or touch, making it easier to get information. The system shows details about items in a way that doesn't interrupt the viewing experience. This makes watching videos more enjoyable and informative.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: Attune Media Labs, PBC.
Systems and Methods for AI Driven Generation of Content With Language-based Attunement
An avatar can be created to match a user's emotions and expressions. It starts by collecting audio and visual data from the user's communications. This data helps identify the user's voice traits, facial movements, and spoken words. By analyzing these elements, the system can determine how the user is feeling emotionally. Finally, the avatar is adjusted to reflect the user's emotional state based on this combined information.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: APPLE INC..
AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY SYSTEM
An augmented reality display system is designed for vehicles to show important information on transparent surfaces like the windshield. It can display the vehicle's speed and compare it to the local speed limit, helping drivers stay safe. The system can also highlight nearby objects and replace or hide certain content on them for better visibility. Additionally, it can indicate the location of objects that might be blocked from view. Finally, the display can simulate specific environmental objects based on how the driver is operating the vehicle.
Published: 2024-12-05 Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VIRTUAL SIGN LANGUAGE AVATAR INTERPRETER
A system has been developed to help people understand sign language during online meetings. It works by first recognizing when a web conference is happening and looking at the profiles of the presenter and audience. The system captures the presenter's gestures and spoken words using special devices connected to the internet. Then, it interprets these gestures and words, translating them into sign language. Finally, a digital avatar is created to show the sign language movements in real-time during the conference.