# Patrick L. Coffman — Patents explained on PatentBrief

Patrick L. Coffman has 2 landmark patents explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [How Apple's Emoji Search Interface Automatically Adjusts and Filters Results](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11609640/stage-manager) — granted 2023
  A method for managing a dynamic emoji search interface that swaps keyboards and filters emoji variations based on specific user criteria.
- [How Messaging Apps Quickly Share Photos and Camera Previews](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10732795/ios-dark-mode) — granted 2020
  Apple's patent describes a way to quickly open a camera or photo gallery directly inside a messaging app so you can attach media without leaving your conversation.

**Full profile:** https://patentbrief.org/inventor/patrick-l-coffman

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