Houzz, Inc.

Xiaoyi Huang

Aaron Yip

Yi Wu

Guy Shaviv

John DeCorato

Jingwen Wang

Xin Ai

An object can be simulated in an environment using a three-dimensional model of the object as viewed from a virtual camera at a position in the environment. The position in the environment can be determined using user input or through visual analysis of a video recording. Composite frames depicting the modeled object may be played back based on the orientation of the playback device.

Dynamically modeling an object in an environment from different perspectives

A system for replacing physical items in images is discussed. A depicted item can be selected and removed from an image via image mask data and pixel merging techniques. Virtual light source positions can be generated based on real-world light source data from the image. A rendered simulation of a virtual item can then be integrated into the image to create a modified image for display.

Mobile device image item replacements

An approach for simulating items in an environment, such as a room, is disclosed. A package file can store information including an image of the environment and metadata including an identifier that uniquely identifies a selected image. The package file can be used to regenerate a simulation of the item arranged over the image of the environment. Later changes can be made to the simulation of the item by accessing the metadata.

Interactive item placement simulation

Disclosed are various embodiments for simulating one or more virtual objects (e.g., renders) based on characteristics of detected surfaces. Mask data may be generated which can be used to delineate borders depicted in a given image. The mask data can be refined based on a quantity of depicted image features (e.g., edges). The mask data can be used to generate one or more planes on which virtual items can be applied and rendered.

Virtual item simulation using detected surfaces

A flat scene modeler can more accurately simulate items in environments by receiving instructions to model a given 2D depiction of an item in a given 2D depiction of a room. The flat scene modeler can analyze the instructions and arrange a 3D model of the item in a 3D model of the room. Textures, materials, lighting, and virtual camera position are modified per the received instructions. Two-dimensional images rendered from the 3D models can be provided to a user as a simulation.

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Xiaoyi Huang