Snap Inc. patent applications published on September 12th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Snap Inc. on September 12th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Snap Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies in the field of media content creation, camera booting, media player technology, and augmented reality content tracking. These patents aim to enhance user experiences, improve efficiency, and provide valuable insights for content creators across various industries.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Personalized Media Content Creation Technology:
    * Personalization of camera settings based on user selections.
    * Real-time calibration of the camera for optimal image capture.
    * Seamless integration of user preferences into the media content creation process.
  * Fast Booting Processor in Camera Device:
    * Fast booting of a digital signal processor (DSP) for quick image sensor data capture.
    * Improved efficiency in image sensor data capture and processing.
  * Real-Time Rewind Playback in Media Player:
    * Real-time rewind playback of media files.
    * Caching and rendering of segments of frames for efficient playback.
  * Augmented Reality Content Tracking:
    * Generation of user interfaces with tracking elements for AR content interactions.
    * Collection and analysis of usage metrics for AR content.
    * Presentation of user information and usage metrics via a dashboard for creators.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Personalized Media Content Creation Technology:
    * Smartphone camera applications.
    * Social media platforms for image editing.
    * Video production software for customized effects.
  * Fast Booting Processor in Camera Device:
    * Improved speed and performance in camera devices.
    * Beneficial for photography, videography, and security industries.
  * Real-Time Rewind Playback in Media Player:
    * Enhanced user experience in media playback.
    * Reduced storage and processing requirements.
  * Augmented Reality Content Tracking:
    * Gaming, marketing, education, and training industries utilizing AR content.

Patent applications for Snap Inc. on September 12th, 2024

STANDARDIZED AR INTERFACES FOR IOT DEVICES (18666220)

Main Inventor

Sven Kratz

DEPTH ESTIMATION FROM RGB IMAGES (18179784)

Main Inventor

Riza Alp Guler

ANIMATED CUSTOM STICKER CREATION (18665370)

Main Inventor

Kyle Goodrich

NEURAL SHADING OF REFLECTIVE SURFACES (18182117)

Main Inventor

Vladislav Shakhrai

RAY TRACING BETWEEN AR AND REAL OBJECTS (18179920)

Main Inventor

Ron Weitzman

HAND SURFACE NORMAL ESTIMATION (18179717)

Main Inventor

Riza Alp Guler

ADAPTIVE IMAGE PROCESSING FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE (18118906)

Main Inventor

Thomas Muttenthaler

FACIAL SYNTHESIS IN AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT FOR THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS (18663989)

Main Inventor

Grigoriy Tkachenko

INTEGRATING AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER COMPONENTS (18665388)

Main Inventor

Rastan Boroujerdi

MESSAGING SYSTEM WITH DISCARD USER INTERFACE (18665345)

Main Inventor

Newar Husam Al Majid

PRIVACY-ENHANCED WEB-BASED VIDEO CALLING WITH ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE (18670245)

Main Inventor

Nathan Kenneth Boyd

ANALYZING AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT USAGE DATA (18665936)

Main Inventor

Jean Luo

REAL TIME REWIND PLAYBACK (18118762)

Main Inventor

Dong Tian

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DSP FAST BOOT (18665624)

Main Inventor

Peter Brook

INCLUSIVE CAMERA (18665036)

Main Inventor

Bertrand Saint-Preux