Benjamin Thomas Conway

US Patent:

20230011803, Jan 12, 2023

Filed:

Sep 26, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/953043

Inventors:

- Chatsworth CA, US
Hayk Bezirganyan - Burbank CA, US
Travis Paul Dorschel - Issaquah WA, US
Ashley Crowder - Culver City CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06T 15/06
G06T 17/20
G06T 15/50

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a device obtains visualization data that depicts a three-dimensional item. The device identifies, from the visualization data, one or more materials of the three-dimensional item. The device generates, based on the visualization data, physically based rendering data for the one or more materials of the three-dimensional item. The device forms a container that includes the visualization data and the physically based rendering data. The visualization data is stored using a file format that does not support the physically based rendering data.

US Patent:

20210225075, Jul 22, 2021

Filed:

Jan 19, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/152422

Inventors:

- Chatsworth CA, US
Jure Ratkovic - Zagreb, HR
Hayk Bezirganyan - Burbank CA, US
Ashley Crowder - Culver City CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06T 17/20
G06T 15/06

Abstract:

According to embodiments herein, a device obtains visualization data that depicts at least one three-dimensional object. The device sanitizes the visualization data, in part by: identifying neighboring polygons of the at least one three-dimensional object and their windings, and correcting errors in the neighboring polygons and their windings. The device also decimates meshes of polygons in the sanitized visualization data, to form compressed visualization data, by: performing one or more sanity checks, prior to performing an atomic decimation operation or texture compression; and storing, by the device, the compressed visualization data in one or more files.

US Patent:

20210225076, Jul 22, 2021

Filed:

Jan 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/155535

Inventors:

- Chatsworth CA, US
Hayk Bezirganyan - Burbank CA, US
Travis Paul Dorschel - Issaquah WA, US
Ashley Crowder - Culver City CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06T 17/20
G06T 15/50
G06T 15/06

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a device obtains visualization data that depicts a three-dimensional item. The device identifies, from the visualization data, one or more materials of the three-dimensional item. The device generates, based on the visualization data, physically based rendering data for the one or more materials of the three-dimensional item. The device forms a container that includes the visualization data and the physically based rendering data. The visualization data is stored using a file format that does not support the physically based rendering data.

US Patent:

20190279433, Sep 12, 2019

Filed:

Mar 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/297639

Inventors:

- Van Nuys CA, US
Hayk Bezirganyan - Burbank CA, US
Ashley Crowder - Culver City CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Anaheim Hills CA, US

International Classification:

G06T 19/20
G06T 7/00
G06T 7/30

Abstract:

Various techniques are described herein that provide for real-time quality control during manufacturing using augmented reality. In particular, in one embodiment, techniques herein project a three-dimensional (3D) virtual shape/model onto a work-in-progress part in the real-world in order to see defects in real-time, thus allowing for mid-manufacturing corrections. The embodiments herein generally consist of first calibrating a “virtual world” to the real world, then calibrating the physical product to the virtual world, and lastly projecting information onto the physical product, such as various design information and/or quality control information.

US Patent:

20160266396, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/064924

Inventors:

- Van Nuys CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Santa Monica CA, US
Troy P. Senkiewicz - Toluca Lake CA, US

International Classification:

G02B 27/22
H04N 13/04
G02B 5/32

Abstract:

Systems and methods herein are directed to a dual-sided Pepper's Ghost Illusion is shown and described. In particular, various embodiments are described that allow using multiple image sources (e.g., projected bounces and/or panel displays) so the holographic image can be seen from both sides of the holographic system. In one embodiment, a specifically designed “Z frame” may be used to minimize the visible components in such a dual-sided system (e.g., particularly for smaller displays).

US Patent:

20160266397, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/065375

Inventors:

- Van Nuys CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Santa Monica CA, US

International Classification:

G02B 27/22

Abstract:

Systems and methods herein are directed to foil tensioning systems for Pepper's Ghost Illusion. In one embodiment, a roller-based foil tensioning system provides for a holographic foil to be secured to a roller system on two or four sides, rolled outwards, and are then bolted in place, tightening the holographic screen material. In another embodiment, a frame-based foil tensioning system provides for the foil to be secured to a frame system on two or four sides, stretched outwards by expansion of the frame's size (e.g., by a screw jack system), and then bolted in place (while tightened). Illustratively, the foil can be secured to a tensioning system (e.g., the roller system, the expanding frame, or any frame that can be pulled apart) in a variety of manners (e.g., locking strips or snaps and a groove, loops and a rod, two rods with a foil loop, etc.).

US Patent:

20160266543, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/065160

Inventors:

- Van Nuys CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Santa Monica CA, US
Troy P. Senkiewicz - Toluca Lake CA, US
James M. Behmke - Pembroke MA, US

International Classification:

G03H 1/22
G03H 1/08

Abstract:

Systems and methods herein are directed to three-dimensional image sources for an enhanced Pepper's Ghost Illusion. In one embodiment, a contoured bounce is described, allowing for contorting a bounce to different shapes, giving it enhanced three-dimensional (3D) effect. For instance, the bounce may include certain topography (raised portions), or else may actually comprise various 3D shapes (e.g., cubes, semi-spheres, etc.). In another embodiment, a multi-level image source is described, allowing for multiple image sources (e.g., projected bounces and/or panel displays) to be used and placed at different heights with respect to a transparent viewing screen, thus projecting images that appear at various depths, increasing the three-dimensional (3D) effect of the Pepper's Ghost Illusion. In addition, in one embodiment, the heights of the image sources may be adjusted (e.g., dynamically), making corresponding holographic images change their depth perspective to an audience, further enhancing the 3D effect.

US Patent:

20160267577, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 11, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/067879

Inventors:

- Van Nuys CA, US
Benjamin Conway - Santa Monica CA, US
James M. Behmke - Pembroke MA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06
G03H 1/00
G06T 13/40
G06K 9/00
G06F 3/0482
G06F 3/01

Abstract:

Systems and methods herein are directed to a holographic interactive retail system. In particular, various embodiments are described where a holographic image (e.g., Pepper's Ghost Illusion) is used in a retail setting (e.g., storefront window), which, when combined with gesture control, allows people to walk up to the system and search for and buy products. For example, the customers can interact with a holographic sales clerk, and can select holographic products via gesture control. A final purchase can be made through the customer's mobile device or through a self-service kiosk, shipping the product to their house.