Explore the 8,921 U.S. Patent Applications published on the 24th week of 2025, including 1,715 applications that subsequently received a Patent Grant.
Actor-Replacement System for Videos
An actor-replacement system for videos allows for swapping out one actor with another in a film. It starts by analyzing the movements of the original actor using a special model to understand their poses in each frame. Then, images of a new actor are gathered, along with their voice recordings that match the original actor's dialogue. The system creates new video frames that show the replacement actor mimicking the original actor's movements and expressions while speaking the new lines. Finally, these new frames and audio are combined to produce a video featuring the replacement actor instead of the original.
Published: 2025-06-12
Real-Time NIL Payments to College Athletes During Athletic Events
A new system lets fans send money to college athletes while they are playing in a game. This payment is for special achievements, like scoring a goal or making a great play. Fans can make these payments instantly during the event. The money goes directly to the athlete, making it easy for supporters to show their appreciation. This way, athletes can earn money for their performance right when it happens.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Neurable Inc..
BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE WITH ADAPTATIONS FOR HIGH-SPEED, ACCURATE, AND INTUITIVE USER INTERACTIONS
A brain-computer interface (BCI) tracks brain activity to help people control machines and devices. It can work with or without extra sensors that provide more information. The system is designed to make interactions between humans and machines fast and accurate. It can adapt to different types of hardware, meaning it can be used with various devices. Overall, this technology aims to create a smooth and intuitive experience for users.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Sony Group Corporation.
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
An information processing device can change real-life images into virtual images by showing how people or objects interact in the real world. It starts by capturing an image that includes a user and nearby people or objects. Then, it analyzes the user's movements and interactions with these elements. After that, it transforms the user and objects into avatars and virtual items in a digital space. This technology can be used in systems that display virtual environments.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: L'OREAL.
HAIR COLOR SIMULATION USING A HAIR COLOR CLASSIFICATION GUIDED NETWORK
A new system helps people visualize different hair colors on themselves using technology. It uses a special model that learns from a hair color classifier to create realistic hair simulations. This system can be used in virtual try-on applications, allowing users to see how various hair colors would look on them. It includes a color mapping feature that takes a person's image and the desired hair color to generate a new image with the simulated hair. Overall, it makes trying out new hair colors easier and more fun.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Zoom Communications, Inc..
SPATIAL AUDIO IN VIRTUAL CONFERENCE MINGLING
A virtual conference allows many participants to join and interact in different groupings. Each participant's device shows a view of the conference area with these groupings. When a participant speaks, their voice is sent from their device to others in the same group. The system creates special audio effects that make it sound like the speaker is coming from a specific location in the virtual space. This way, participants can better understand who is speaking and feel more engaged in the conversation.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.
THEMATIC VARIATION GENERATION FOR AI-ASSISTED GRAPHIC DESIGN
A user can request an image through a client device by providing a text prompt. The system then analyzes this prompt to find key elements, like an artifact and a theme. It creates a new prompt that tells the generative model how to design the image based on these elements. The model uses a design template that matches the artifact and modifies it according to the theme while keeping the layout intact. Finally, the generated image is sent back to the user's device for them to see.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Reactive Surfaces, Ltd., LLP.
ANTI-VIRAL PAINTS AND COATINGS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING SAME
Anti-viral paints and coatings are designed to reduce the activity of viruses on surfaces. These materials can be applied to various articles, helping to keep them safer from germs. The invention includes ways to create these special paints and coatings. By using this technology, surfaces can become less likely to spread viruses. This can be especially useful in places where cleanliness is very important.
Published: 2025-06-12
Digital Green Score: AI-Driven Environmental Impact Assessment for Digital Content Usage
A Digital Green Score (DGS) system measures the environmental impact of using digital content and managing resources. It calculates scores for individuals based on their use of various applications and systems. These individual scores are combined to create an overall score for the entire organization. The goal is to create a global standard for assessing digital sustainability. This helps promote responsible and eco-friendly practices in digital environments.
Published: 2025-06-12 Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.
INTERFACE FOR GENERATING DOCUMENTS WITH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A system helps users create documents using artificial intelligence. Users can input their ideas and specific details about what they want to generate. The system then creates prompts that guide a language model to produce an outline and a draft of the document. If users want to make changes, the system can adjust the outline or draft based on their edits. Finally, the results are shown to the user through an easy-to-use interface.