Samsung Patent - Object Mesh Generation from Depth Images Using Deep Learning

ChangeBridge: EPO Bulletin - AI & Computing (G06N)

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The European Patent Office published Samsung Electronics patent EP4268449A1 on March 25, 2026, covering an apparatus and method for generating 3D object meshes from depth images using deep learning techniques. The patent names five inventors and covers technology applicable to computer vision and 3D reconstruction systems. This patent publication informs the industry of Samsung's intellectual property claims in the AI/computer vision domain but does not create new compliance obligations.

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What changed

The EPO published Samsung Electronics patent EP4268449A1 titled 'Apparatus and Method for Generating Object Mesh Based on Depth Image.' The patent (IPC: G06N 3/08, H04N 13/271) covers deep learning methods for converting depth images into 3D mesh representations, with applications in computer vision and 3D reconstruction. The designated states cover all major European jurisdictions.

Companies developing depth imaging, 3D scanning, or mesh generation technology should review this patent to ensure their products do not infringe Samsung's claims. While patents do not impose compliance requirements, this represents a significant IP position in the AI/3D imaging space that could affect product development strategies.

What to do next

Review Samsung patent EP4268449A1 claims to assess potential infringement exposure in depth imaging/3D mesh products
Consult IP counsel if developing similar deep learning-based depth-to-mesh technology to evaluate licensing needs
Monitor patent family for related applications in other jurisdictions that may expand geographic coverage

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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING OBJECT MESH BASED ON DEPTH IMAGE

Publication EP4268449A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventors

CHAVAN DAFLE, Nikhil Narsingh, POPOVYCH, Sergiy, ISLER, Ibrahim Volkan, LEE, Daniel Dongyuel

IPC Classifications

H04N 13/271 20180101AFI20240530BHEP H04N 13/254 20180101ALI20240530BHEP H04N 13/302 20180101ALI20240530BHEP H04N 13/122 20180101ALI20240530BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20240530BHEP G06T 17/20 20060101ALI20240530BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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