Centurion+ Patent Holders as of January 9, 2024

Patent №: 11870991 (January 9, 2024) – Method and apparatus of encoding or decoding video blocks with constraints during block partitioning. This invention introduces innovative video processing methods that involve applying a mode constraint to a block, splitting it into multiple blocks, and ensuring that all the blocks within the original block are processed using the same prediction mode. This improved process contributes to enhanced video efficiency and compression.

Patent №: 11870978 (January 9, 2024) – Method and apparatus of matrix based intra prediction in image and video processing.  This invention presents an intra prediction method that utilizes matrix-based techniques to generate reference and predicted samples for a given block. By applying matrix multiplication and up-sampling processes, the method produces highly accurate predictions while maintaining data integrity. This patent serves as a fundamental advancement in image and video processing, ensuring remarkable video quality and fidelity.

Patent №: 11868393 (January 9, 2024) – Methods and systems for determining color labeling for a vehicle search service presents innovative techniques for determining color labeling in vehicle search services. By leveraging computer vision and image processing technologies, this invention allows for more accurate and standardized color representation in the search for vehicles.

Patent №: 11868388 (January 9, 2024) – Automatic annotation for vehicle damage focuses on developing an automated system for generating interactive multimedia content that highlights and annotates instances of vehicle damage. This invention, which involves trained classification models and image sensors, streamlines the process of identifying and documenting damage, benefiting insurance companies, vehicle owners, and repair service providers.

Patent №: 11870565 (January 9, 2024) – Transport block size driven CQI feedback scheme introduces a method for optimizing radio link performance in user equipment. This involves receiving a channel quality report configuration from a network node, determining a channel quality indicator based on the transport block size, and transmitting this indicator back to the network node. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and reliability in wireless communication systems.

Stefan gained experience in the industry while working with several companies, including Willow Garage (a pioneer in the field of personal robotics), Metaio (at the time the leading company in Augmented Reality, now acquired by Apple), and the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS).

Patent №: 11869135 (January 9, 2024) – Creating action shot video from multi-view capture data introduces a novel approach to rendering three-dimensional representations of scenes captured in action shots. By identifying camera poses and objects in multi-view representations, Holzer’s technology generates captivating action shot videos with incredible realism and depth.

Patent №: 11869063 (January 9, 2024) – Optimize shopping route using purchase embeddings.

This patent introduces new capabilities for recommending purchases to users based on their past purchasing history and the purchase history of others. Rafferty’s invention utilizes a novel descriptor called “purchase embeddings,” which represents data records in a multi-dimensional space to track and describe goods and services purchases. By leveraging this technology, Rafferty aims to enhance the shopping experience for users.

Patent №: 11868858 (January 9, 2024) –Distributed machine learning in an information centric network. This patent describes systems and techniques to efficiently implement finite message exchanges through the treatment of data packets as interest packets. By employing local coordinating nodes, Jha’s invention enhances network efficiency in distributed machine learning exercises. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize data processing and improve the overall performance of machine learning systems.