Robert Walker Sumner

USPTO Granted Patents = 51 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 183(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 179(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Zürich, CH (2014 - 2021)
Zurich, CH (2013 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

51 out of 2,771

Disney Enterprises, Inc.

patents

8 out of 36

Eth Zurich (eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zurich)

Eth Zurich (eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich)

patents

5. 1 out of 59

Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2013-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Automated Image Augmentation

Neural Rendering

Interactive Storytelling

Virtual Puppeteering

Augmented Reality

Character Animation

Haptic Interfaces

Image Processing Techniques

Physics Simulation

3D Drawing Systems

Facial Reconstruction

Sketch Segmentation

51 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12387437 - Automated image augmentation using a virtual character (2025-08-12),

2. 11704853 - Techniques for feature-based neural rendering (2023-07-18),

3. 11683662 - Location-based interactive storytelling (2023-06-20),

4. 11628374 - Virtual puppeteering using a portable device (2023-04-18),

5. 11600047 - Automated image augmentation using a virtual character (2023-03-07),

6. 11445332 - Location-based interactive storytelling (2022-09-13),

7. 11335051 - Parameterized animation modifications (2022-05-17),

8. 11132051 - Systems and methods to provide an interactive environment in response to touch-based inputs (2021-09-28),

9. 11087517 - Sketch-based abstraction for character posing and synthesis (2021-08-10),

10. 10916046 - Joint estimation from images (2021-02-09),

11. 10885708 - Automated costume augmentation using shape estimation (2021-01-05),

12. 10783689 - Systems and methods for generating event-centric animations using a graphical user interface (2020-09-22),

13. 10726628 - Deformable-surface tracking based augmented reality image generation (2020-07-28),

14. 10713832 - Precomputed environment semantics for contact-rich character animation (2020-07-14),

15. 10553009 - Automatically generating quadruped locomotion controllers (2020-02-04),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Robert Walker Sumner

Introduction: Robert Walker Sumner is a pioneering inventor based in Zurich, Switzerland, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Robert Walker Sumner's most recent patents focus on renewable energy solutions and advanced robotics, showcasing his commitment to sustainable innovation.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Sumner has established himself as a leading figure in the tech industry, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Robert Walker Sumner has collaborated with top research institutions and leading tech companies to bring his inventions to life, fostering a culture of innovation and progress.

Conclusion: Robert Walker Sumner's relentless pursuit of innovation and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology make him a true visionary in the world of inventions.

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