Irfan Essa

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Google Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc.. Active years: 2014-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23 (Patent Applications = 10)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 12)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 221(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Mountain View, CA (US) (2016 - 2017)
Atlanta, GA (US) (2014 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Disney Enterprises, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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23 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12743465 - Generating temporal sequences using diffusion transformer neural networks (2026-09-22),

2. 11900517 - Image manipulation by text instruction (2024-02-13),

3. 11562518 - Image manipulation by text instruction (2023-01-24),

4. 10721439 - Systems and methods for directing content generation using a first-person point-of-view device (2020-07-21),

5. 10635979 - Category learning neural networks (2020-04-28),

6. 10437882 - Object occlusion to initiate a visual search (2019-10-08),

7. 10110850 - Systems and methods for directing content generation using a first-person point-of-view device (2018-10-23),

8. 9888180 - Cascaded camera motion estimation, rolling shutter detection, and camera shake detection for video stabilization (2018-02-06),

9. 9635261 - Cascaded camera motion estimation, rolling shutter detection, and camera shake detection for video stabilization (2017-04-25),

10. 9600760 - System and method for utilizing motion fields to predict evolution in dynamic scenes (2017-03-21),

11. 9600723 - Systems and methods for attention localization using a first-person point-of-view device (2017-03-21),

12. 9554043 - Methods and systems for processing a video for stabilization using dynamic crop (2017-01-24),

13. 9536354 - Object outlining to initiate a visual search (2017-01-03),

14. 9405977 - Using visual layers to aid in initiating a visual search (2016-08-02),

15. 9374532 - Cascaded camera motion estimation, rolling shutter detection, and camera shake detection for video stabilization (2016-06-21),

Title: Irfan Essa: A Pioneer in Image Manipulation Technology

Introduction

Irfan Essa, based in Atlanta, GA, is a prominent inventor with an impressive portfolio of 22 patents. He has significantly contributed to the field of image manipulation, particularly through advancements in utilizing neural networks for innovative image editing techniques.

Latest Patents

One of Essa's latest patents focuses on "Image Manipulation by Text Instruction." This method enables the generation of an output image from an input image and an accompanying text instruction that delineates specific modifications to be applied to the image. The described process employs a neural network composed of an image encoder, an image decoder, and an instruction attention network. The methodology entails receiving the input image along with the text instruction, extracting features from the input image, generating relevant spatial and modification features from the text, and finally creating an edited output image through these integrated components.

Career Highlights

Irfan Essa has held influential positions at leading companies, including Google Inc. and Disney Enterprises, Inc. His work at these prestigious organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in image technology and push the boundaries of how we interact with and edit digital media.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Essa has collaborated with notable professionals, including Matthias Grundmann and Thad Eugene Starner. These partnerships have fostered the exchange of ideas and knowledge, driving further advancements in the field of image manipulation and artificial intelligence.

Conclusion

Irfan Essa's innovative contributions to image manipulation technology reflect his exceptional talent and commitment to advancing the field. With 22 patents to his name, including groundbreaking work on neural network applications for image editing, Essa continues to inspire and influence future advancements in technology.