Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC patent applications on April 17th, 2025

Patent Applications by Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC on April 17th, 2025

Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC: 17 patent applications

Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of G02B27/01 (6), G06F3/01 (3), G06F1/16 (3), G02C11/00 (2), H02J7/00 (2) H02J7/0044 (2), A63F13/80 (1), C09D5/004 (1), G02B27/0172 (1), G02B27/0176 (1)

With keywords such as: device, data, light, image, charging, glasses, user, portion, input, and devices in patent application abstracts.

Patent Applications by Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

20250121292. VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY FITNESS TRAINING ACTIVITY OR GAMES, SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Aaron KOBLIN of Los Angeles CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Chris MILK of Redding CT US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Phillip WILLIAMS of Camas WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Scott SULLIVAN of San Francisco CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): A63F13/80, A63F13/212, A63F13/213, A63F13/65, G02B27/01

CPC Code(s): A63F13/80

Abstract: a computer-implemented method conveys information within a virtual environment to a person wearing a virtual reality (vr) headset in a real-world environment. the method includes determining a visual routine for the person to view in the virtual world, the routine comprising a series of images, including triangles, wherein a triangle has a defined perimeter and apex, the visual routine lasting a predetermined time. presenting, based on the determining, a first triangle to the person in the virtual world; and generating a virtual graphical mark at a prescribed location about the defined perimeter of the first triangle within the virtual world, the virtual graphical mark on the defined perimeter being visible to the person, a relative position of the virtual graphical mark with respect to the apex conveying information relating to an aspect of the visual routine.

20250122383. COLORING WITH HIGH EFFECTIVE SOLAR REFLECTANCE_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Lindsey Gilman of Stockton MO US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Jing Chen of Bellevue WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Renate Eva Klementine Landig of Kirkland WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Christopher Yuan Ting Liao of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Ruiqing Ma of Kirkland WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Andrew John Ouderkirk of Kirkland WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): C09D5/33, C09D5/22, G02B5/20, G02B5/26

CPC Code(s): C09D5/004

Abstract: a solar reflective coating includes a reflective layer and a black layer overlying the reflective layer, where the black layer includes active particles dispersed throughout a matrix. example active particles include phosphor microcrystals adapted to reflect incident non-visible radiation and convert incident visible radiation to non-visible radiation.

20250123491. HEAD-WEARABLE DEVICE FOR VIDEO CAPTURE AND VIDEO STREAMING, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Benjamin Neal Bethurum of Shoreline WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Katy Boungard of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Dalia Antoinette Del Rio Lazo of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, David Peter Roth of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G02B27/01, H04N21/2187

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0172

Abstract: systems, methods, and devices for livestreaming via a head-wearable device are disclosed. instructions that, when executed by a head-wearable device and/or a computing device, cause the head-wearable device and/or the computing device to perform the following. in accordance with a determination that the head-wearable device satisfies one or more capture criteria, the head-wearable device and/or the computing device: cause a display of the head-wearable device to present a first ui associated with an application, cause an imaging device of the head-wearable device to capture image data, and stream the image data to other devices. in accordance with a determination that the head-wearable device does not satisfy one or more capture criteria, the head-wearable device and/or the computing device: cause another display communicatively coupled with the computing device to present a second ui associated with the application and disable the imaging device of the head-wearable device.

20250123492. APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS OF CIRCUIT BOARDS EMBEDDED IN EYEWEAR DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Peter Eli Renner of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Umar Azad of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Eswarappa Channabasappa of Milpitas CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Tao Zhou of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G02B27/01, H01M50/247, H01Q1/27

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0176

Abstract: an eyewear device for reducing the spatial requirements of embedded circuit boards may comprise (1) a temple that comprises an at least partial cavity, (2) a circuit board placed inside the at least partial cavity of the temple, and (3) at least one antenna that is (a) placed inside the at least partial cavity of the temple, (b) commutatively coupled to the circuit board, and (c) offset from the circuit board. various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

20250123679. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBJECT TRACKING USING FUSED DATA_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Tsz Ho Yu of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Chengyuan Yan of San Bruno CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Christian Forster of Zofingen CH for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06F3/01, G06F18/25, G06V20/10, G06V40/20

CPC Code(s): G06F3/011

Abstract: in one embodiment, a method includes capturing, using one or more cameras implemented in a wearable device worn by a user, a first image depicting at least a part of a hand of the user holding a controller in an environment, identifying one or more features from the first image to estimate a pose of the hand of the user, estimating a first pose of the controller based on the pose of the hand of the user and an estimated grip that defines a relative pose between the hand of the user and the controller, receiving imu data of the controller, and estimating a second pose of the controller by updating the first pose of the controller using the imu data of the controller. the method utilizes multiple data sources to track the controller under various conditions of the environment to provide an accurate controller tracking consistently.

20250123687. WEARABLE MATERIAL DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE LEVELS WITHIN DESIRED RANGE, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Adam Swett of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Michael Tawfik Khbeis of Federal Way WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Filipp Demenschonok of Bothell WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06F3/01, G06F1/16

CPC Code(s): G06F3/015

Abstract: a wearable material is described. the wearable material includes a stretchable material including a biopotential-signal-sensing component for sensing a biopotential signal from a portion of a wearer's body on which the wearable material is being worn. the stretchable material includes a ground layer. the biopotential-signal-sensing component is separated from the ground layer by a height (h). the biopotential-signal-sensing component has a width (w) and a thickness (t). and the stretchable material is configured to maintain a substantially consistent stretch ratio between the width (w), the thickness (t), and the height (h) such that a substantially consistent characteristic impedance value (z) is maintained by the biopotential-signal-sensing component.

20250123691. MULTI-MODAL INPUTS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Zaina Edelson of New York NY US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Yasaman Sheri of San Francisco CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06F3/01, G06F3/16

CPC Code(s): G06F3/017

Abstract: a method of performing input gestures to control user interface elements is described. the method includes, at a first point in time while multi-modal gestures are available via at least two input devices associated with the artificial-reality headset, detecting a first input via an input device of the at least two input devices and performing an action at the artificial-reality headset. in response to detecting a second input via another input device of the at least two input devices, performing another action within a user interface presented via the artificial-reality headset. the method further includes, at a second point in time, after the first point in time, and while multi-modal gestures are no longer available via the at least two input devices associated with the artificial-reality headset, detecting the first input via the input device of the at least two input devices.

20250124648. SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR GENERATING VISUALIZATION OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT IN ARTIFICIAL REALITY_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Alberto Garcia Garcia of Zurich CH for meta platforms technologies, llc, Gioacchino Noris of Zurich CH for meta platforms technologies, llc, Gian Diego Tipaldi of Zurich CH for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06T15/40, G06T7/11, G06T15/20

CPC Code(s): G06T15/40

Abstract: in one embodiment for generating passthrough, a system may receive an image and depth measurements of an environment and generate a corresponding 3d model. the system identifies, in the image, first pixels depicting a physical object and second pixels corresponding to a padded boundary around the first pixels. the system associates the first pixels with a first portion of the 3d model representing the physical object and a first representative depth value computed based on the depth measurements. the system associates the second pixels with a second portion of the 3d model representing a region around the physical object and a second representative depth value farther than the first representative depth value. the system renders an output image depicting a virtual object and the physical object. occlusions between the virtual object and the physical object are determined using the first representative depth value and the second representative depth value.

20250124675. TRANSFERRING DATA USING AN ADAPTIVE BIT RATE FROM A PAIR OF AUGMENTED-REALITY GLASSES TO ONE OR MORE DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Si Liang Eugene Soo of Burlingame CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Brian Laphun Tang of San Marino CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Timothy Wong of Los Angeles CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Nainesh Solanki of Irvine CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Akhil Ramachandran of Hillsboro OR US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Christopher Wolf of Setauket NY US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Glenn Banisaba of Santa Clara CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06T19/00, G02B27/01, H04N7/01

CPC Code(s): G06T19/006

Abstract: a method of transferring data via an adaptive bit rate is described. the method includes, (i) in conjunction with capturing video data at the glasses and in response to receiving a request from the user of the glasses to stream the video data at the first device, receiving data used to assess a data transmission characteristic of the first narrow bandwidth communication channel, (ii) in accordance with a determination that the data transmission characteristic satisfies a first threshold, causing the video data to be sent at a first bitrate, (iii) in conjunction with capturing additional video data at the glasses, receiving new data used to assess a new data transmission characteristic of the first narrow bandwidth communication channel, and (iv) in accordance with a determination that the new data transmission characteristic satisfies a second threshold, causing the additional video data to be sent at a second bitrate.

20250124738. APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SENSING FACIAL EXPRESSIONS FOR AVATAR ANIMATION_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Saeed Farsi of San Diego CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Boon Shiu of Palo Alto CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Wei Huang of San Diego CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Jiang Zhu of Cupertino CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, John Ho of Sunnyvale CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06V40/16, G02C5/00, G06T13/40

CPC Code(s): G06V40/176

Abstract: an apparatus that facilitates and/or supports sensing facial expressions for avatar animation may include an eyewear frame dimensioned to be worn by a user. this apparatus may also include a plurality of radar devices secured to the eyewear frame. the plurality of radar devices may be configured to transmit a signal toward a facial feature of the user and/or to receive the signal from the facial feature of the user. various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

20250124832. CONTRAST RATIO ADJUSTMENT IN MULTI-APPLICATION AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENT_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Jasmine Soria Sears of Portland OR US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Peter Lawrence Capak of Mountain View CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Devan Lippman of Happy Valley OR US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Yifei Li of Sammamish WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Jason Zink of Milford MI US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Nikolay Pakhomov of London GB for meta platforms technologies, llc, James Powell of Pittsburgh PA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G09G3/00, G02B27/01

CPC Code(s): G09G3/001

Abstract: an apparatus, system, and method for contrast ratio adjustment in a multi-application augmented reality (ar) environment are described herein. in some aspects, methods include receiving first ar content and second ar content to be provided to a user of a head-mounted display. a combined target contrast ratio based at least in part on the first ar content and the second ar content is generated. the combined target contrast ratio is used to adjust a contrast ratio of the head-mounted display by adjusting a display brightness or adjusting a global dimming of a lens of the head-mounted display.

20250125322. DISPLAY PROJECTOR SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR AUGMENTED-REALITY_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Rajendra D. Pendse of Fremont CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01L25/16, G02B27/01, G06F1/16, H01L21/683, H01L25/075, H10H20/01, H10H20/852, H10H20/857

CPC Code(s): H01L25/167

Abstract: systems and devices describe an augmented-reality glasses having a plurality of panels of light emitters arranged to form an array of light emitters, collimation optics for collimating light received from the array of light emitters, an optical coupler for receiving the collimated light, and a waveguide for display of augmented-reality content to a wearer of the augmented-reality glasses. in some embodiments, the array of light emitters includes light emitters generating three colors, each panel of the plurality of panels of light emitters having light emitters generating a same color, and each panel of the plurality of panels of light emitters positioned on a surface of a semiconductor with at least one integrated circuit. the array of light emitters can be two-dimensional array of light emitters arranged on a common plane and characterized by a pitch that is less than 2 �m.

20250125463. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CONTROL CIRCUITS_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Zhicong Yao of Kirkland WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Luke Murphy of Heath TX US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Di Chen of Fremont CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Ran Oliver Fang of Mountain View CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Baifeng Chen of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Su Wen Li of Sunnyvale CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Junfeng Ma of Sunnyvale CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Yang Wang of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Rachel Blackburn Licht of San Carlos CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Wei Wang of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Karthik Kadirvel of Cupertino CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/231, H01M50/224, H01M50/227, H01M50/229, H01M50/247

CPC Code(s): H01M50/231

Abstract: a disclosed electronic device may include a battery and a battery enclosure member securing the battery. the battery enclosure member may have a polymer base layer and a metal coating covering at least a portion of a surface of the polymer base layer. a method for manufacturing a battery enclosure member may include 1) providing a polymer base layer dimensioned to abut a battery in an electronic device, 2) etching a surface of a polymer base layer, and 3) depositing a metal coating over at least a portion of the surface of the polymer base layer. various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.

20250125639. CHARGING CASE WITH RETENTION MECHANISM FOR RETAINING AND FACILITATING CHARGING OF SMART GLASSES VIA NOSE BRIDGE OF THE SMART GLASSES_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Rolando Abella Pausal of Kirkland WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Peter Wesley Bristol of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Shane Michael Ellis of Elmvale CA for meta platforms technologies, llc, Inès Le Bihan of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, G02C11/00

CPC Code(s): H02J7/0044

Abstract: an example portable charging case for smart glasses comprises a glasses-retention portion of the charging case. the glasses-retention portion defines an interior surface of the portable charging case, and the glasses-retention portion is configured to apply a resistance force to securely hold smart glasses along the interior surface. the portable charging case also includes a retention bracket that is coupled with the glasses-retention portion. the retention bracket is configured to apply a force to the nose pad of the smart glasses to hold the smart glasses in place to facilitate stable charging between electrical contacts of the charging case and other electrical contacts on the nose pad of the smart glasses.

20250125640. CHARGING CASE WITH RETENTION MECHANISM FOR RETAINING AND FACILITATING CHARGING OF SMART GLASSES VIA NOSE BRIDGE OF THE SMART GLASSES_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Madison Doutt of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Simon Hodgson of Morgan Hill CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, G02C11/00, G06F1/16, H05K5/02

CPC Code(s): H02J7/0044

Abstract: an example portable charging case for smart glasses comprises a cavity configured to house a pair of smart glasses. the portable charging case also comprises a lid configured to enclose the cavity, and a clasp that attaches the lid to another portion of the portable charging case. the portable charging case also comprises a light integrated into a portion of the clasp that is attached the other portion of the portable charging case, and the light ring is configured to provide (i) a charging status information of the portable charging case, and (ii) a charging status information for a pair of smart glasses inserted into the cavity.

20250126341. CAMERA SIZE REDUCTION WITH ADHESIVE OR DAM COMPOUND_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Guangxun Liao of San Jose CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Kevin Kha of Cupertino CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Andrew Matthew Bardagjy of Seattle WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Minhua Liang of Mukilteo WA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Cina Hazegh of Lafayette CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Linsen Bie of San Francisco CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Yizhi Xiong of Foster City CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Anthony Aslan Tenggoro of Seattle CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H04N23/55, H04N23/51, H04N23/52, H04N23/54

CPC Code(s): H04N23/55

Abstract: a camera includes an image sensor package, a lens assembly, and an adhesive or dam compound. the image sensor package includes an image pixel array and support circuitry disposed around the image pixel array. the lens assembly includes a lens barrel disposed around lens elements configured to focus image light to the image pixel array. the adhesive or dam compound adheres the lens barrel to the support circuitry in an inactive area of the image sensor package.

20250126751. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL HEAT TRANSFER ARCHITECTURES MANUFACTURED BY SELECTIVE PLATING_simplified_abstract_(meta platforms technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Brian Toleno of Cupertino CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc, Michael Nikkhoo of Saratoga CA US for meta platforms technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H05K7/20

CPC Code(s): H05K7/20336

Abstract: a method for constructing heat transfer architectures for use in wearables or other small electronic devices using selective micro plating to quickly and precisely generate complex 3d microstructures, a heat transfer architecture, and electronic device with a heat transfer architecture includes creating capillary wick structures, wherein the capillary wick structures may vary in characteristics. an interface may be generated with a vessel wall to provide an optimal interface between the capillary wick structures and the vessel wall.

Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC patent applications on April 17th, 2025