https://patentbrief.org/company/google-llc Plain-English explanations of patents assigned to Google LLC, newest first. en-us Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:20:45 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11544573/llama-large-language-model-architecture A method for making artificial intelligence models faster and more efficient by using fixed, non-trainable projections to simplify complex data before processing. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11544573/llama-large-language-model-architecture https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10452978/transformer-attention-mechanism This patent describes a neural network architecture, known as a Transformer, that uses a "self-attention" mechanism to process sequences of information, like words in a sentence, by weighing the importance of different parts of the input. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10452978/transformer-attention-mechanism https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10318574/arkit A method for automatically grouping photos from front and rear cameras with related data like audio, weather, and location to create a rich, interactive digital memory. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10318574/arkit https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10289962/deep-q-networks-dqn A method for teaching small, efficient AI models to mimic the complex decision-making patterns of much larger, more powerful neural networks. Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10289962/deep-q-networks-dqn https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9998475/azure-iot-hub A system that lets smart home devices like thermostats enroll in energy-saving programs without the user needing to manually provide their utility account number. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9998475/azure-iot-hub https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9268820/onedrive-cloud-storage A method for automatically assembling and displaying information boxes on search result pages by pulling data from multiple sources based on user query patterns. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9268820/onedrive-cloud-storage https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8990235/bing-image-search Google's 2015 patent describes a system that automatically finds and displays relevant information online based on text it detects on your device, even without you asking it to. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8990235/bing-image-search https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8843528/facebook-groups Google's patent describes a system that automatically groups social media users together based on where they are or when they are posting, allowing for instant, context-aware content sharing. Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8843528/facebook-groups https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8615514/evaluating-website-properties-by-partitioning-user-feedback A method for Google to judge a website's quality by looking at how users interact with its search results across different categories of search queries. Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8615514/evaluating-website-properties-by-partitioning-user-feedback https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8606792/facebook-timeline Google's 2013 patent describes a system for ranking authors and their posts on a messaging platform based on user interactions and subscriptions, influencing content visibility. Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8606792/facebook-timeline https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8429565/windows-8-charms-bar Google's patent on making touchscreen gestures feel natural by applying simulated physics, like friction or magnetism, to items on your screen. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8429565/windows-8-charms-bar https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8311950/detecting-content-on-a-social-network-using-browsing-patterns A method for predicting what a user might be interested in by analyzing the web of connections created when people view each other's social media profile pages. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8311950/detecting-content-on-a-social-network-using-browsing-patterns https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7865399/distributed-electronic-commerce-system-with-centralized-point-of-purchase A system where a third-party broker handles payments and shipping logistics for online merchants, allowing customers to checkout without entering payment details on every individual site. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7865399/distributed-electronic-commerce-system-with-centralized-point-of-purchase https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7296016/bing-msn-search Google's patent for narrowing down search results by prioritizing websites that match your personal interests and past browsing habits. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7296016/bing-msn-search https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7222127/google-adsense A 2003 Google patent describing a way to build machine learning models by splitting the work across a large network of computers rather than a single machine. Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7222127/google-adsense https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7158878/google-maps-directions Google's 2007 patent on how to assemble small map images, called tiles, into a larger map view on your device, enabling smooth zooming and panning. Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7158878/google-maps-directions https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7136875/google-maps A method for web browsers to identify the correct webpage address to show relevant advertisements, even when the ad code is hidden inside a frame. Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7136875/google-maps