# Google LLC — Patents explained on PatentBrief

Google LLC has 17 landmark patents explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [How Projection Neural Networks Speed Up AI Predictions](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11544573/llama-large-language-model-architecture) — granted 2023
  A method for making artificial intelligence models faster and more efficient by using fixed, non-trainable projections to simplify complex data before processing.
- [How AI Models Understand Language Using 'Attention'](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10452978/transformer-attention-mechanism) — granted 2019
  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.
- [How Google Automatically Groups Photos and Contextual Data into Moments](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10318574/arkit) — granted 2019
  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.
- [How to Shrink Large AI Models Using Knowledge Distillation](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10289962/deep-q-networks-dqn) — granted 2019
  A method for teaching small, efficient AI models to mimic the complex decision-making patterns of much larger, more powerful neural networks.
- [How Smart Home Devices Automatically Connect to Utility Energy Programs](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9998475/azure-iot-hub) — granted 2018
  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.
- [How Google Displays Knowledge Panels Next to Search Results](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9268820/onedrive-cloud-storage) — granted 2016
  A method for automatically assembling and displaying information boxes on search result pages by pulling data from multiple sources based on user query patterns.
- [Google's System for Auto-Searching Text on Your Device](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8990235/bing-image-search) — granted 2015
  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.
- [How Social Networks Automatically Create Groups Based on Time and Place](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8843528/facebook-groups) — granted 2014
  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.
- [How Google Uses User Feedback to Rank Websites by Quality](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8615514/evaluating-website-properties-by-partitioning-user-feedback) — granted 2013
  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.
- [How Google's Patent Scores Authors and Posts on Messaging Systems](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8606792/facebook-timeline) — granted 2013
  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.
- [How Touchscreen Gestures Use Physics to Feel Real](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8429565/windows-8-charms-bar) — granted 2013
  Google's patent on making touchscreen gestures feel natural by applying simulated physics, like friction or magnetism, to items on your screen.
- [Predicting User Interests Based on Who Looks at Whose Profile](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8311950/detecting-content-on-a-social-network-using-browsing-patterns) — granted 2012
  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.
- [How a Centralized Broker Handles Online Shopping Transactions](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7865399/distributed-electronic-commerce-system-with-centralized-point-of-purchase) — granted 2011
  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.
- [How Search Engines Personalize Results Based on Your Browsing History](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7296016/bing-msn-search) — granted 2007
  Google's patent for narrowing down search results by prioritizing websites that match your personal interests and past browsing habits.
- [How Google Distributed Machine Learning Across Many Computers](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7222127/google-adsense) — granted 2007
  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.
- [How Digital Maps Are Built From Small Image Pieces](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7158878/google-maps-directions) — granted 2007
  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.
- [How Google Ads Detect Which Web Page You Are Viewing](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7136875/google-maps) — granted 2006
  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.

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