This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Snap Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Gilberto Medina and Efficient Avatar Creation
Introduction
Gilberto Medina is an inventor based in Santa Monica, California, and works at Snap Inc. His patent work addresses a challenge in creating virtual avatars: preventing the avatar’s body mesh from penetrating an accessory mesh.
Latest Patents
Medina is associated with 1 patent, titled “Efficient Avatar Creation with Mesh Penetration Avoidance.” The invention describes a system that receives body and accessory characteristics, accesses the corresponding meshes, and identifies a portion of the body mesh that would penetrate the accessory mesh. It modifies that portion before applying the accessory, then generates and displays the updated virtual avatar. The patent describes identifying the potential penetration before receiving the body characteristic, enabling the system to prepare the mesh efficiently.
Career Highlights
Medina’s patent reflects work on improving the creation and display of virtual avatars. By addressing mesh penetration between an avatar’s body and accessories, the invention aims to support a more reliable avatar-generation process.
Collaborations
Medina’s listed coworkers include Adam Carter and Leah Spontaneo. The available information identifies them as coworkers but does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Gilberto Medina’s patent at Snap Inc. focuses on efficient avatar creation by modifying body meshes to avoid penetration from virtual accessories.
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