Innovation Timeline
Telecommunications
Cellular networks, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SSL/TLS — the IP stack underlying every connected device, from Bell Labs to 5G.
Landmark patents
528
Total citations
29,663
Span
1840 – 2026
Milestones
108
1890s
How Almon Strowger Invented the Automatic Telephone Switch
An 1891 patent for an automatic telephone exchange that allowed callers to connect to each other without needing a human operator.
70 citations
How Marconi Patented Early Wireless Telegraphy Signals
Guglielmo Marconi's 1897 patent for sending electrical signals through the air to enable early wireless communication.
4 citations
Nikola Tesla's Remote Control System for Boats
Nikola Tesla's 1898 patent for controlling a boat's movement and steering from a distance using radio waves and electrical signals.
15 citations
1940s
Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil's Frequency Hopping Secret Communication System
A 1942 patent for a radio-controlled torpedo guidance system that used synchronized player piano rolls to hop between frequencies, preventing enemies from jamming the signal.
82 citations
How the Geiger Counter Detects Invisible Radiation
A 1947 patent for a radiation detection device that uses a gas-filled tube to identify and count high-energy particles.
6 citations
The Invention of the Transistor
Bell Labs' 1950 patent for the point-contact transistor, the fundamental electronic component that makes all modern computing possible.
130 citations
The Invention of the Junction Transistor
William Shockley's 1951 patent for the junction transistor, the fundamental building block of all modern digital electronics.
145 citations
How Wang An Invented the Magnetic Pulse Memory Core
A 1949 invention by An Wang that used magnetic cores to store and transfer binary data, forming the backbone of early computer memory.
74 citations
1950s
How Ampex Invented Modern Video Recording on Magnetic Tape
This 1955 invention enabled the recording of high-frequency television signals onto magnetic tape, replacing the expensive and low-quality film recording methods of the era.
11 citations
How the First Laser Was Invented
The foundational 1960 patent by Schawlow and Townes that describes how to amplify light waves to create a laser, moving beyond microwave technology.
145 citations
1960s
How the First Infrared LED Was Invented
Texas Instruments' 1962 patent for the first practical semiconductor diode that emits infrared light when electricity passes through it.
54 citations
How James Russell Invented the Digital Optical Disc
A 1966 invention that replaced physical needles on vinyl records with a laser beam reading digital data from a spinning disc.
52 citations
1970s
How Corning Invented Modern Fiber Optic Cables
A 1970 method for creating glass fibers that carry light over long distances by layering glass inside a tube and drawing it into a thin, solid strand.
86 citations
How Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags Were Invented
A 1970 patent describing a remote tag that powers itself using incoming radio signals to read and write data, forming the foundation of modern RFID technology.
185 citations
How Passive Satellite Navigation Works Without Sending Signals
A 1970s system for finding your location on Earth by listening to satellite signals without ever having to transmit a signal yourself.
31 citations
How Early Television Systems Isolated Specific Colors for Special Effects
A 1971 circuit design that allowed television equipment to detect a specific color in a video signal, enabling the green-screen effects we see in modern weather forecasts and movies.
17 citations
How to Calculate Distance to a Radio Signal Using Two Antennas
A 1970s Navy system that calculates the distance to a radio-emitting target by measuring the tiny time and phase differences between signals arriving at two separate antennas.
16 citations
How Early Cell Phones Handled Calls Across Different Towers
This patent describes a system for early portable phones to automatically find the strongest signal from a base station and switch channels as the user moves, reducing battery drain and interference.
206 citations
How Multiple Computers Share a Network Cable Without Crashing
This patent describes how multiple computers can share a single communication cable by listening for other transmissions and stopping their own if a collision occurs, then trying again later.
301 citations
The First Digital Camera's Core Technology
Kodak's 1978 patent on the fundamental technology for capturing, processing, and storing digital images using a CCD sensor and magnetic tape.
106 citations
How to Create a Secret Code Key Without Meeting First
This 1980 patent describes a way for two people to create a secret code key over a public channel, like the internet, without ever meeting or sharing the key directly.
708 citations
How RSA Public-Key Encryption Keeps Digital Messages Secret
This patent describes the foundational RSA algorithm, a method for securely sending messages where anyone can encrypt a message using a public key, but only the intended recipient can decrypt it using a secret private key.
1,015 citations
1980s
How Organic Diodes Make Light Using Special Molecules
Eastman Kodak's 1982 patent on creating light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) using organic materials, specifically a layer of porphyrinic compounds to help inject electrical charges.
1,031 citations
How Stores Make Custom Products On-Demand with Remote Approval
This patent describes a system where a store can make a custom product for a customer, but only after getting permission and the necessary design information from a central, remote office.
498 citations
How Self-Healing Data Loops Automatically Elect a New Master Controller
A communication system where multiple nodes in a loop can automatically take over as the master controller if the current one fails, ensuring the network stays synchronized.
83 citations
How Computers Compress Data Using Dictionary Building
This 1985 patent describes a method for making computer files smaller by building a dictionary of common data patterns and replacing them with shorter codes.
347 citations
How Modems Use Guard Time to Switch Between Data and Commands
This patent describes a method for modems to safely switch from sending data to accepting commands without accidentally triggering that switch while transmitting normal files.
42 citations
Prodigy's System for Interactive Online Information and Shopping
Prodigy's 1994 patent outlines an interactive online system that delivered news, shopping, and banking to personal computers by breaking applications into 'objects' stored locally or remotely, and used user data for targeted ads.
808 citations
1990s
How Digital Media Purchases and Downloads Work
A 1990 patent describing the basic process of paying for digital audio or video content over a phone line and downloading it to a personal device.
260 citations
CSIRO's High-Frequency Wireless Network Technology
This 1996 patent from CSIRO describes a wireless local area network system that can send data reliably using radio waves above 10 GHz, even when signals bounce off walls.
120 citations
How a Modern Camera Sensor Captures Light and Converts It to Data
This patent describes a camera sensor technology that combines light-capturing elements with a special circuit to read out the image data quickly and efficiently, all on a single chip.
620 citations
How Cable Boxes Download Software Updates Remotely
A method for cable television boxes to automatically download and install new software updates sent over the air from the cable provider's main office.
249 citations
How Web Browsers Run Embedded Programs Inside Documents
A 1994 invention that allowed web browsers to automatically launch and run external programs directly inside a webpage, enabling interactive content like 3D models or complex data viewers.
576 citations
How Digital Audio Compression Works
A foundational method for compressing digital audio by transforming sound into spectral data and using variable-length codes to store it efficiently.
108 citations
How IBM's Storage Controllers Keep Data Backups in the Right Order
A method for storage controllers to track and sequence data updates in a specific order, ensuring that remote backups remain consistent with the original data during a system failure.
145 citations
How Netscape Created the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for Web Security
Netscape's 1995 patent defining the architecture for SSL, the foundational technology that allows browsers to securely transmit encrypted data over the internet.
383 citations
How Websites Remember You Using Stored Data
Netscape's 1998 patent on storing small pieces of website information (like login details or preferences) on your computer so the website can recall them later, enabling personalized experiences and smoother navigation.
508 citations
How Phones Automatically Find and Update Network Lists Using CDPD
A 1995 system for helping mobile phones automatically update their preferred network lists and find the best service provider using a data-only channel.
179 citations
How Early Mobile Devices Accessed the Internet Using Split Proxies
A 1996 system that made the early web usable on slow, unreliable wireless connections by using two 'proxy' servers to shrink and simplify data before sending it.
546 citations
How a Radio Amplifier Saves Energy by Sharing Work
This patent describes a power amplifier design that dynamically adjusts the power supplied to two amplifier stages based on the strength of the incoming radio signal, making it more efficient.
94 citations
How Load Balancers Route Web Traffic Based on Specific Content
A method for web servers to route user requests to specific machines based on which files they store, rather than just blindly balancing traffic across all servers.
1,148 citations
Tiny Capsules for Electronic Paper Displays
MIT's 1999 patent on a special ink made of tiny capsules that can change color when an electric field is applied, forming the basis for early e-readers.
508 citations
How Servers Combine Global and Local Content for Personalized Web Displays
A 1997 Microsoft patent describing how a server can mix general content with specific local details to create a personalized experience for users based on their location or demographics.
111 citations
How Amazon's One-Click Ordering Works for Online Purchases
Amazon's 1999 patent describes how a customer can buy an item online with just one click, bypassing a traditional shopping cart by using pre-stored payment and shipping information.
1,636 citations
How Bluetooth Creates Wireless Networks with Unique Addresses
This 2003 patent describes how Bluetooth devices use a master device's address and clock to create a unique, hopping radio channel for communication and build a network map.
131 citations
How DNS Servers Route Web Traffic to the Least Busy Server
A method for balancing web traffic by having servers report their current workload to a DNS server, which then directs new users to the fastest available machine.
123 citations
How Websites Get Ranked by Importance
This patent describes a computer method for scoring documents in a linked database, like the internet, by considering the importance of other documents that link to them, helping search engines find better results.
818 citations
How Early Video Games Synchronized Gameplay Over Modems
A 1998 patent describing a method to keep two remote video games in sync by exchanging command signals and timing codes over a modem connection.
16 citations
How Websites Use Distorted Text Riddles to Stop Bots
This patent describes the original method for creating CAPTCHAs, using distorted text or audio riddles to distinguish human users from automated bots.
219 citations
How Software Services Pass Messages Across Different Network Zones
A method for letting different parts of a large software network communicate by linking their notification services together like a relay race.
13 citations
How GPS Receivers See Weak Signals by Combining Data
A method for improving GPS sensitivity by mathematically combining multiple, weak signal samples to extract navigation data that would otherwise be lost in noise.
76 citations
How TiVo Pauses and Rewinds Live Television
TiVo's 1998 patent on a digital video recorder that converts television signals into digital files, splits them into audio and video, and stores them on a hard drive to allow simultaneous recording and playback.
798 citations
How Cable Modems Fix Signal Distortions Before Sending Data
A method for cable modems to pre-filter data so it arrives clearly at the central office, preventing signal errors caused by the messy physical wires between them.
188 citations
How Phones Use Motion Sensors to Change Screen Orientation and Views
A patent describing how mobile devices use sensors to detect movement, allowing the screen to rotate or scroll through pages based on how you tilt or roll the device.
4 citations
How a Multi-Touch Screen Detects Multiple Fingers and Palms
This patent describes the underlying electronic circuits and methods for a multi-touch surface that can track multiple fingers and palms simultaneously, even before they fully touch the screen.
2,641 citations
How Dynamic Web Applications Use Templates to Fetch Data
A method for web applications to use abstract templates that automatically connect to back-end databases based on the user's device or platform.
78 citations
How Computers Automatically Label Different Speakers in Audio Recordings
A method for identifying and labeling speakers in audio recordings, even if the system has never heard the person speak before, by grouping similar voices and asking a user to name them.
75 citations
2000s
How to Seamlessly Switch Video Streams for Many Viewers
This patent describes a computer system that allows an administrator or viewer to smoothly switch between different video or audio sources for many people watching at the same time, without interrupting their viewing experience.
98 citations
Designing Electronic Networks for Efficient Power Amplification
This patent describes how to design electronic networks that allow power amplifiers to work efficiently over a wide range of frequencies without overheating or failing.
57 citations
How Computers Find Hidden Connections Between Different Fields of Knowledge
A method for finding related ideas in completely different subjects by using math to map how words appear together, even when the subjects use different vocabulary.
456 citations
How Distributed Servers Find Data Using Location Pointers
A system that uses a network of specialized servers to track where specific data is located, allowing computers to find information by asking a server for its address rather than searching every machine.
119 citations
How to Play Any Media Playlist by Converting it to a Standard Format
This patent describes a system that takes media playlists in various formats, converts them into a single standard format, and then streams the referenced content, even allowing for dynamic changes during playback.
92 citations
How Interactive Television Systems Send Applications Alongside Video Streams
A system for broadcasting interactive software applications alongside video programs so that a television or set-top box can run them in real-time.
1 citation
How External Hardware Keys Secure Digital Purchases and Downloads
A system using a physical hardware device to prove your identity to a server, allowing you to securely download and decrypt digital assets.
16 citations
How an RF Amplifier Boosts Signal Power Efficiently
This patent describes an RF power amplifier design that uses a main amplifier and several auxiliary amplifiers to efficiently boost radio signals over a wide power range, especially useful in wireless communication basestations.
21 citations
How Silicon Microphones Use Layers to Shrink Sound Sensors
A design for a tiny, silicon-based microphone that stacks a sound-sensing chip and an electronic processor chip together with an intermediate layer to save space.
4 citations
How a Server Updates Smart Card Apps and Shows Ads
This patent describes a system where a central server authenticates a smart card user, identifies the specific smart card, allows the user to update applications on it, and then sends an advertisement to the user's computer.
1 citation
How to Send Cable Internet Signals Over Wireless Links
A system that lets cable companies extend their internet service to remote homes using wireless radio signals instead of digging new underground cables.
2 citations
How to Keep Apps Running Without a Constant Internet Connection
IBM's method for letting apps think they are connected to a server even when the internet is offline by using a proxy that stores requests and fakes responses.
1 citation
How Apps Automatically Link Multiple User Accounts
A method for logging into multiple separate user accounts with a single set of credentials and managing them through one unified interface.
26 citations
How Wireless Routers Manage Traffic Between Old and New Devices
A method for wireless access points to prevent older, slower Wi-Fi devices from clogging the network connection for newer, faster devices.
1 citation
How to Automatically Track and Act on Internet Domain Name Expirations
This patent describes a system that automatically checks when internet domain names are set to expire, calculates how much time is left, and can notify a user or even try to register the domain once it becomes available.
55 citations
How Digital Maps Are Built From Small Image Pieces
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.
399 citations
How Caterpillar Compresses Heavy Machinery Data Using Neural Networks
A method for shrinking massive amounts of sensor data from construction equipment into small, efficient packets for cheaper wireless transmission by using neural network training.
Using Heat to Move Tiny Mirrors for Controlling Light Beams
A system that uses tiny, heat-powered mechanical arms to move mirrors into the path of light beams, effectively acting as a switch for fiber optic networks.
1 citation
How Phones Sense Your Finger Hovering Without Touching the Screen
This patent describes a system for electronic devices, like phones, to detect a finger hovering just above the screen, display a specific interactive element below it, and then let you control that element with gestures without ever making contact.
860 citations
How the iPhone's Slide-to-Unlock Gesture Works
Apple's 2010 patent describes unlocking a device by dragging a specific graphical image across the touchscreen along a predefined path, a gesture that became iconic with the original iPhone.
1,269 citations
How to Verify Anonymous Users Using Third-Party Identity Services
A method for a system to identify and authorize a user it doesn't know by asking a different, trusted service that already has the user's information.
39 citations
How a Special Fiber Stub Cleans Up Light Signals
This patent describes a short piece of optical fiber, called a fiber stub, designed to prevent unwanted light from escaping the fiber's core and interfering with data transmission by using a ferrule with a specific optical property.
81 citations
How Remote Servers Automatically Adjust Your TV Settings
A method for a remote server to automatically configure a TV's picture and sound settings by analyzing what other users with similar viewing habits prefer.
4 citations
Delivering Targeted Ads and Digital Content to Remote Kiosks
A method for sending digital content and personalized advertisements to remote kiosks by combining scheduled data pushes with real-time requests.
How Phones Store and Rotate Ads Locally by Breaking Rules
Sprint's 2006 patent on a system that downloads a pool of ads to a phone and uses an on-device manager to decide which ad to show, even breaking its own rules to make sure lagging ad campaigns get seen.
119 citations
How to Aggregate Transaction Notifications Using Secure Tokens
A method for a central server to collect and organize event notifications from different merchants using unique, secure tokens that prove the user's identity without sharing sensitive account details.
Displaying Friends' Activities in a Social Network Feed
This patent describes how social networks like Facebook collect what users do, create short updates about those actions, and show them to specific friends in a personalized list called a "news feed."
231 citations
How Facebook's News Feed Picks Stories You'll Like
Facebook's 2012 patent explains how it creates a personalized news feed by showing stories about friends' actions, ordered by your interest, and updating it based on what you click.
134 citations
How Apps Fetch Data in the Background While You Are Offline
A method for mobile devices to store web content for offline viewing and automatically fetch new updates in the background once a wireless connection is restored.
8 citations
How Mobile Phones Can Securely Authorize Payments Using Random ID Codes
A 2006 system that uses a mobile phone to receive and relay a unique, temporary ID code to a store terminal to verify and authorize a payment transaction.
17 citations
How Touchscreens Save Battery by Sleeping Between Touches
A power-saving method for touchscreens that puts the main processor to sleep when not in use and wakes it up only when a touch is detected.
21 citations
How the iPhone Switches and Adds Mobile Web Browser Tabs
Apple's 2007 patent on using swipes, edge taps, and dedicated buttons to create and flip through multiple full-screen windows in a mobile web browser.
88 citations
How Your Phone Knows When It's Against Your Ear
This Apple patent describes how a phone uses both a proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor to accurately detect when it's held to your ear, preventing accidental screen touches during calls.
368 citations
BlackBerry Device with QWERTY Keyboard and Trackball Design
This 2012 patent describes a handheld device, like an early BlackBerry, with a QWERTY keyboard and a trackball, focusing on the physical arrangement of keys around the navigation tool.
How Multi-Stage Power Amplifiers Save Battery Life in Wireless Devices
This patent describes a clever way for electronic devices, like cell phones, to save battery power by using different amplifier circuits for strong and weak signals, making them more efficient.
13 citations
Device for Receiving and Processing TV Signals from Cables and Wireless Sources
This patent describes a device that combines signals from a cable TV line and a wireless source, processes them to create copy-protected video and audio, and sends them to a TV or other device.
170 citations
How to Stack Computer Chips on a Wafer for Smaller Devices
This patent describes a method for stacking two full wafers of computer chips, where the chips on each wafer are roughly the same overall size but have different active areas, to create a compact system-in-package.
3 citations
How Fuel Cells Reuse Exhaust Hydrogen for High Efficiency
This patent describes a fuel cell system that captures and recycles over 95% of the unused hydrogen from its exhaust stream using a special pump, significantly boosting efficiency.
29 citations
How to Automatically Generate Musical Harmonies from Audio
This 2012 patent describes a system that listens to music and automatically generates harmony notes to accompany a melody, even detecting and ignoring accidental strums on stringed instruments.
24 citations
How Touchscreens Show and Snap Back When You Scroll Past an Edge
Apple's 2008 patent describes how a touchscreen device displays a blank area when a user scrolls past the edge of a document, then smoothly snaps the document back into place when the user lifts their finger.
402 citations
How to Send Data Streams Independently Without Connection Overload
A method for sending multiple streams of data between devices using independent, reliable paths that keep data in the correct order without needing a constant connection.
42 citations
How to Connect Quantum Computer Bits with a Superconducting Circuit
This patent describes a superconducting circuit called an rf-SQUID that can precisely turn on, turn off, or change the way two quantum computer bits (qubits) interact with each other.
57 citations
How a Smart System Verifies and Updates Customer Data
This patent describes an automated system that uses artificial intelligence to pick the best ways to check and update information about people or businesses, choosing from methods like web searches, phone calls, or direct mail.
102 citations
How Nanoparticles Form Adaptive Neural Network Connections
This patent describes how to build and strengthen a physical neural network using tiny nanoparticles suspended in a liquid, where electric fields make the connections learn and adapt.
12 citations
How Touchscreens Understand Your Finger Swipes and Scrolls
This patent describes how touchscreens use smart rules, called heuristics, to figure out if your finger movement means scrolling up, moving around a map, or flipping to the next photo, especially by looking at how you start your swipe.
1,120 citations
Connecting Computer Chips with a Special Bridge Die
This patent describes a system for connecting multiple computer chips side-by-side using a third, 'bridge' chip that has vertical tunnels (TSVs) to link them together.
89 citations
How to Make Hydrogen Gas Using Sulfur Dioxide and Electricity
This patent describes a special kind of electrolysis cell that uses sulfur dioxide gas at one electrode to help produce hydrogen gas more efficiently.
9 citations
How a MEMS Sensor Uses a Reference to Improve Z-Axis Accuracy
This patent describes a tiny sensor that measures up-and-down motion more accurately by including a special surrounding structure that helps cancel out environmental interference.
22 citations
How Amazon Optimizes Website Loading Speeds by Managing Domain Requests
A system that tests different ways to distribute website resources across multiple domains to find the fastest way to load a webpage for users.
123 citations
How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks
A system that lets website owners use a single button in their storage dashboard to automatically distribute their files across a global network of servers for faster loading.
10 citations
How Network Providers Subcontract Data Processing Tasks
A method for internet service providers to bundle specific data processing tasks from many users and send them to a third party for efficient handling.
3 citations
How Satellites Handle Super Fast User Data Using Shared Antennas
This patent describes a satellite system boosting data capacity by having satellites receive high-speed user data, relay it via crosslinks to other satellites, and then send it to ground stations, often using a single antenna for both user and ground connections.
25 citations
How Devices Track Offline Ad Watching and Share Media Recommendations
A system for tracking which ads a user watches in downloaded video files while offline and reporting that data back to publishers once the device reconnects to the internet.
20 citations
How Software Automatically Ranks and Manages Online Customer Feedback
A system that automatically finds, scores, and prioritizes online mentions of a company so they can respond to the most important conversations first.
27 citations
How to Measure Stability in Complex Power Grids Using D-Q Impedance
A method for testing how electrical components in a power grid react to disturbances to ensure the grid remains stable and doesn't crash.
7 citations
How Farm Vehicles Plant Evenly in Odd-Shaped Fields
This patent describes a smart system for farm vehicles that plans planting paths in fields with non-parallel sides, automatically turning off parts of the planter to avoid wasting seeds by replanting.
9 citations
How to Make Radio Amplifiers More Efficient
This patent describes a method for tuning radio frequency power amplifiers to boost their efficiency and maintain a stable signal phase, especially when handling signals with changing loudness and direction.
4 citations
How Remote Devices Prove They Have Not Been Tampered With
A system for a remote device to prove to a central server that its internal security processes are running correctly without exposing sensitive raw data.
Controlling a Camera on Your Phone with a Separate Gadget
Apple's 2014 patent describes how a separate device, like a remote control, can talk to a phone to take pictures and videos, and show them on the remote.
210 citations
How Computers Calculate Probabilities in Large Knowledge Bases
A method for finding answers in a database of uncertain facts by ignoring probabilities to find a solution first, then calculating how likely that solution is based on the underlying evidence.
1 citation
How to Buy Digital Media Once and Get Multiple Formats
A system that lets you pay for a digital file once and download it in different formats from various providers without paying again.
12 citations
Combining Sealed and Exposed Sensors on One Microchip
This patent describes a microchip design that integrates multiple tiny sensors on the same side, where one sensor is exposed to the outside world through a backside hole while others remain protected by a sealed cap.
21 citations
2010s
How to Browse TV Shows Using 3D Virtual Objects
A method for organizing television content by mapping category labels onto 3D surfaces that transform into video players when selected.
18 citations
How Diodes Make Wireless Amplifiers Clearer
Qualcomm's patent describes a way to make electronic amplifiers, especially for wireless signals, produce clearer sound by using special diodes to adjust how much power they get based on the signal strength.
18 citations
How a Computer System Automatically Adjusts Blood Sugar in Real-Time
This patent describes a computerized system that continuously monitors a patient's blood glucose and automatically adjusts insulin and dextrose delivery to keep blood sugar levels stable, especially for critically ill patients.
8 citations
Google's System for Auto-Searching Text on Your Device
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.
189 citations
How Glucose Sensors Check Their Own Reliability for Insulin Pumps
This patent describes a system that automatically checks how trustworthy a continuous glucose sensor's readings are and then adjusts how an insulin pump delivers medicine based on that trust level.
10 citations
How to Keep Backup Data in the Correct Order
A method for ensuring that backup data arrives at a secondary storage location in the exact same sequence it was created at the primary location to prevent data corruption.
4 citations
How Google's Patent Scores Authors and Posts on Messaging Systems
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.
150 citations
How Websites Get Paid for Referring Video Traffic
A method for tracking which website sent a user to a video stream so the referring site can be paid for the advertisement shown.
6 citations
How Phones Use Photos to Buy or Research Products
A method for using a smartphone camera to photograph a product and send that image to a remote server to trigger a purchase or retrieve product information.
4 citations
How Devices Automatically Tag and Monetize Real-World Events
A system for capturing data about a specific moment or location—like a song playing or a vehicle passing—to automatically trigger online searches and sponsor payments.
4 citations
How IMDb Knew If You'd Go to a Movie or Concert
This 2015 IMDb patent describes a system that predicts if you'll attend an event, like a movie, by checking your phone's location near the event time and place, then sending you related content.
62 citations
How Cloud Systems Automatically Assign Virtual Machines to Servers
A method for cloud services to automatically choose the best server for a task by filtering out impossible options and then ranking the remaining ones.
3 citations
How a Tiny Sensor Uses an Extra Weight to Detect Motion
This patent describes a miniature sensor that detects movement or force by measuring changes in electrical signals between tiny plates, featuring a clever extra weight to make it more sensitive.
40 citations
How Streaming Services Dynamically Insert Targeted Ads Into Videos
A method for streaming services to stitch personalized advertisements into video content by dynamically generating playlists that match the user's profile and internet speed.
1 citation
Using Different Light Colors to Detect Touches on Screens
This 2011 patent describes a system that uses two different colors of light to accurately detect where an object, like a finger, touches a screen or surface.
17 citations
How Software Automatically Collects and Organizes Data from Multiple Websites
A system that automatically logs into multiple websites, pulls information, and stores it locally before you even ask for it, so it is ready to view instantly.
18 citations
How Satellites Use Lasers and Colors to Send Data Fast
This patent describes a satellite communication system that uses two low-orbit satellites linked by a high-speed laser beam, which splits light into different colors to send massive amounts of data quickly between ground stations or aircraft.
2 citations
How Digital Media Streams Are Automatically Tagged and Organized
A method for embedding standardized labels directly into digital video or audio streams so that devices can automatically identify and extract specific segments of content.
4 citations
How to Split a Smartphone Keyboard with a Gesture
Apple's 2013 patent describes how to split a phone's keyboard in half and move it up the screen with a swipe, making it easier to type with thumbs.
6 citations
How Chips Are Stacked and Wired in Tiny Phone Parts
MediaTek's 2012 patent describes a way to stack different types of computer chips, like a processor and memory, very closely together in a single package using special wiring that spreads out connections, saving space in devices like smartphones.
14 citations
How Servers Prepare Web Pages for You to Read Offline
A method for a remote server to process a website in two different ways simultaneously: one for live viewing and one optimized for later offline access.
5 citations
How Cable Networks Manage Virtual Ownership of Digital Movies
A system for cable providers to let users 'own' digital movies on a server instead of buying physical discs, allowing the provider to update that content remotely.
3 citations
How an EV Charging Station Manages Power from Batteries and the Grid
This patent describes a smart charging system for electric vehicles that decides whether to power cars from a local battery or the main electricity grid, and when to recharge that local battery, to help balance power demand.
1 citation
Flexible Silicon Chips That Send Data Using Light
This patent describes a flexible silicon chip that uses light to send data between different parts of a computer, making connections faster and potentially more compact.
33 citations
Forecasting When Used Electric Car Batteries Will Be Available for Reuse
This patent describes a system that predicts when electric vehicles will reach the end of their useful life and how much capacity their batteries will still have, to forecast the future supply of batteries that can be reused in other applications.
5 citations
Improving MEMS Sensor Accuracy with a Co-located Reference Structure
This patent describes a tiny sensor (MEMS) that measures motion, especially up-and-down (z-axis), by including a special stable reference part electrically connected to the moving part, which helps cancel out environmental noise and makes measurements much more accurate.
4 citations
How Smartphones Calibrate Their Radio Power Across Different Temperatures
A method for testing and calibrating a phone's wireless radio performance in a temperature-controlled chamber to ensure it stays accurate as the device heats up or cools down.
47 citations
How Speech Recognizers Use Expected Answers to Speed Up
This patent describes how a speech recognition system can get faster and more accurate by first checking if what you said matches what it expects you to say, instead of listening for everything.
6 citations
How a Digital Assistant Launches Apps Using Your Voice
This patent describes how a digital assistant like Siri uses your spoken words and understanding of your conversation to figure out what you want and launch the right app.
211 citations
How to Combine Pressure and Motion Sensors on One Tiny Chip
This patent describes a method for building a single microchip that contains both a pressure sensor and a motion sensor, making devices smaller and more efficient.
16 citations
How Software Detects What You Want Based on Your Social Media Posts
A system that reads your social media posts to figure out your intent, then automatically serves ads or updates your profile based on how likely you are to actually buy or do something.
34 citations
Attaching Flexible Circuits with Light Sensors to a Chip
This patent describes a method and device for attaching a bendable circuit, which includes light-sensing or light-emitting components, onto a main chip, allowing light to pass through a hole in the chip to reach the flexible part.
Efficiently Updating Connections in AI Brains
This patent describes a method for updating the connections in artificial "spiking neuron networks" more efficiently by only making changes when needed, saving computational power.
11 citations
How to Grade Used Batteries for a Second Life
This patent describes a system that reads electrical characteristics and usage history from a rechargeable battery module to determine if it's good enough to be used again for a different purpose, like energy storage.
4 citations
How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks
A system where a cloud storage provider detects when a website's files need faster delivery and automatically handles the setup with a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for the user.
How Cable Systems Automatically Filter Ads for On-Demand Content
A system that checks if a cable provider is authorized and their account is active before letting them insert ads into on-demand videos.
2 citations
How Home Gateways Manage Video Streaming Traffic to Prevent Buffering
A system where home internet gateways report device buffer status to a central server to intelligently manage bandwidth for multiple video streams.
24 citations
Solar Cells with Built-in Smart Electronics on the Back
This patent describes a solar cell design that integrates electronic components, like a bypass switch, directly onto the back of the cell to improve performance, especially when parts of the cell are shaded.
4 citations
How Cloud Services Automatically Switch Providers When One Fails
A system that uses conversational AI to understand your reliability needs and automatically switches your cloud service to a backup provider if your current one goes down.
1 citation
How to Split Computer Tasks Between Different Types of Processors
A system that uses a physical backplane to connect two different types of computer processors—one for general tasks and one for real-time tasks—to improve efficiency.
11 citations
How Smartphones Use Flashing Barcodes for Secure Ticketing
A system for mobile devices to display a series of flashing barcodes that a scanner reads, ensuring tickets are only used during specific valid time windows.
Making Radio Amplifiers More Efficient and Clear with Two Tricks
This patent describes a smart way to make radio amplifiers, like those in cell phones, more efficient and produce a clearer signal by adjusting both the power supply and the input signal based on how strong the signal is.
1 citation
Combining Radio Signals Efficiently with Special Wires
MIT's 2015 patent describes a clever way to combine multiple radio signals using specific lengths of transmission lines to boost power efficiently and linearly.
11 citations
How Servers Automatically Connect Users Based on Mutual Friend Lists
A method for servers to automatically create secure communication links between two users only if they have both added each other to their respective contact or buddy lists.
7 citations
How Software Developers Keep Track of API Versions Automatically
A system that automatically tags software building blocks with version data to prevent developers from accidentally breaking code when updating operating systems.
8 citations
How Networks Keep Video Streams Smooth During Busy Times
A method for internet providers to automatically balance network resources so that multiple users streaming video simultaneously experience the best possible overall quality.
9 citations
How Microsoft Protects Corporate Data on Employee Devices
A system that lets companies remotely lock or delete specific work data on a phone or computer without wiping the user's personal files.
10 citations
How Snapchat Stories Advance with a Tap
This patent describes how an electronic device can quickly show a series of short-lived messages, deleting the current one and showing the next in response to a simple screen tap.
176 citations
How Mobile Apps Connect Drivers to Real-Time Parking Spots
A system where a parking server uses a mobile carrier's authentication to help drivers find, track, and reserve parking spots in real-time.
1 citation
How Apps Automatically Connect Friends Based on Their Current Location
A system that automatically invites people to a group chat when they enter a specific geographic area defined by a friend's mobile device.
10 citations
How a Snake Robot Uses Two Arms to Work Together
This patent describes a snake-like robot with at least two movable arms that work together to perform complex tasks, like inspecting pipes or lifting heavy objects.
27 citations
How Servers Share an IP Address for High Availability
Cisco's 2017 patent describes a system where multiple servers can share a single virtual IP address to ensure an application stays online even if one server fails.
4 citations
How Databases Keep Read-Only Copies Up-to-Date
Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for efficiently updating read-only copies of a distributed database by sending specific change notifications, ensuring read-only nodes show accurate data.
108 citations
Optimizing Power for Remote Grids with Diesel, Wind, Solar, and Batteries
This patent describes a computer-based method for designing and operating independent power systems, called micro-grids, to balance cost, reliability, and environmental impact using a mix of diesel generators, wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage batteries.
How a Single Card Can Pay for Transit Using Loyalty Points
A system that lets one payment card handle both retail shopping and transit fares, automatically converting loyalty points between different geographic regions to cover travel costs.
How Vehicles Send Data Without Revealing Who Is Driving
A system that separates a driver's personal identity from vehicle performance data by sending them to a server in separate, disconnected communication sessions.
How Software Automatically Translates Database Queries for Different Storage Systems
A system that intercepts database queries written for traditional relational databases and automatically translates them to work with non-relational databases, allowing developers to switch storage systems without rewriting their application code.
11 citations
How Asynchronous Buffers Speed Up Non-Volatile Memory Access
This patent describes a non-volatile storage device that uses a special buffer, called an asynchronous FIFO, to quickly deliver data from memory by handling read and write operations with different timing signals and pre-fetching data.
7 citations
How TV Receivers Remind You to Return from Commercial Breaks
A system for television receivers that detects when you change channels during a commercial break and automatically prompts you to return to your original show before the ads end.
7 citations
How Wearable Devices Act as Secure Bridges for Transactions
A system where a wearable device acts as a secure middleman between your phone and a payment terminal or electronic lock to verify your identity and complete transactions.
2 citations
How a Battery Heats Itself in the Cold for Better Performance
This patent describes a rechargeable battery that can warm itself up in freezing temperatures by temporarily increasing its internal electrical resistance, then switching back to normal operation for full power.
8 citations
How Nielsen Tracks What You Listen to in Your Car
A system for recording audio in a car and transferring that data to a portable device, like a key fob, which then uploads the information to a central server.
1 citation
How Computers Learn to Track Your Eyes Better
This patent describes a method for eye-tracking systems to get more accurate by first asking you to look at specific points, and then secretly improving its accuracy as you use the computer normally.
2 citations
How to Securely Pass Data Packets Within a Trusted Network
A method for tagging data packets with verified properties so that internal network nodes can trust the data without re-verifying it themselves.
3 citations
Preventing Sensitive Data Leaks from Company Communications
This patent describes a system that watches for unsent drafts of company communications, checks their content for sensitive data based on your current situation, and can block them or warn you if they seem risky.
174 citations
How Salesforce Speeds Up Data Processing Using Bulk Message Handling
A method for cloud systems to grab multiple tasks at once instead of one by one, using a locking mechanism to ensure data stays consistent during bulk processing.
7 citations
How Instant Messaging Apps Open Reply Windows for Social Media Updates
A method for letting users reply to social media updates directly within an instant messaging app by using external software to control the appearance of the reply window.
How Computers Automatically Adjust Tasks to Run Faster in Data Centers
A method for cloud computers to monitor their own performance while processing massive data tasks and automatically changing their settings or resource levels to stay efficient.
32 citations
Headset That Shows Your Brain's Focus Level
A wearable device, like smart glasses, that measures your brain activity to understand your attention or mood, then shows you real-time feedback to help you train yourself.
41 citations
How to Clean Files by Rebuilding Them Instead of Scanning Them
A security method that stops malware by rebuilding files from scratch based on strict format rules, rather than looking for known viruses.
7 citations
Wearable Sensor for Tracking Body Movement and Muscle Activity
This patent describes a wearable device that combines motion sensing with muscle vibration detection to understand how a body moves and which muscles are being used.
2 citations
Robots That Don't Get Stuck: A Master-Slave Control System
This patent describes a robot control system where a human-operated 'master' robot guides a 'slave' robot, preventing either from getting into awkward, uncontrollable positions by carefully planning the master robot's movements.
1 citation
How Apps Automatically Switch Between Video Call Connection Methods
A system that automatically decides whether to connect video calls directly between users or through a central server based on the number of people and connection quality.
156 citations
How CDNs Use Client-Side Code to Speed Up Web Downloads
Amazon's patent on using client-side code like JavaScript to dynamically rewrite website links so they point directly to the fastest content delivery server, bypassing traditional DNS routing bottlenecks.
69 citations
How a Special Reactor Makes Methane Fuel Without Constant Electricity
This patent describes a method for a Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) reactor to produce methane, even when electricity is scarce, by switching from electrolysis to a heat-generating chemical reaction.
How to Keep Data Safe During a Site Failover
A method for keeping data backups synchronized and accessible even when a primary data center goes offline and systems must switch to a backup location.
21 citations
How Banks Attach Extra Transaction Details Using Shortened Web Links
A system for banks to send extra payment details, like invoices or receipts, by embedding a short web link inside standard financial transaction messages.
6 citations
How Amazon Delivers Content Faster Using Local Servers
Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for breaking down digital content into smaller pieces and storing them on servers located near users to speed up downloads and reduce network traffic.
75 citations
How to Stack Two Computer Chips with Direct Connections
TSMC's patent describes a compact way to stack two computer chips directly on top of each other, using a special filling material to hold tiny electrical connections in place, often with the top chip being wider than the bottom.
1 citation
How Uber Updates App Features for Specific Groups of Users
A system that automatically changes how an app looks or behaves for some users based on their location or device, while leaving other users' apps unchanged.
2 citations
Adjusting Touchscreen Sensitivity Based on Device Tilt Angle
This patent describes how a computing device can decide if a touch on its screen is intentional or accidental by changing its sensitivity settings based on how much the device is tilted.
5 citations
How Visa Processes Targeted Discounts on Specific Items During Checkout
A system for payment networks to automatically apply discounts to specific categories of items within a single transaction while correctly calculating taxes.
1 citation
How 3D Memory Chips Fix Tiny Flaws to Keep Working
Micron's 2016 patent describes how 3D NAND memory chips can identify and turn off small, defective sections (sub-blocks) to extend the life of the entire memory block, rather than discarding the whole chip.
2 citations
How AI Learns New Tasks Using Old Data Labels
A method for helping AI models understand new topics by grouping similar labels from different datasets into a shared, broader category.
4 citations
How Touchscreens Ignore Accidental Hovering or Palm Touches
This Qualcomm patent describes how a touchscreen controller can tell the difference between an intentional finger touch and accidental input from a hovering finger or a palm, then ignore the unwanted input.
1 citation
How Batteries Charge Fast in the Cold Without Damage
This patent describes a smart battery system that uses an internal heater to warm itself up for quick, safe charging, even when it's freezing outside.
11 citations
Managing External Network Hardware as if It Were Inside the Switch
A method for managing external network service hardware by treating it as part of the main switch's internal system using a virtual connection.
1 citation
How Satellites Use Thrusters to Balance Solar Panels
A design for a satellite that uses strategically placed thrusters to counteract the physical twisting force caused by sunlight hitting its solar panels.
1 citation
How to Make AI Run Faster on Smaller Computer Chips
A method to shrink complex AI models by converting their high-precision math into simpler, faster formats that run efficiently on mobile devices.
17 citations
How Virtual Machines Keep Their Data Separate on Shared Storage
A method for virtual machines to store data in isolated, non-mixed logical storage units to improve security and management efficiency within a shared physical storage pool.
12 citations
How Uber Manages Data Connections for Self-Driving Car Fleets
A system that splits network traffic for autonomous vehicles by sending heavy data over cheap channels while reserving a highly reliable channel specifically for delivery confirmations.
36 citations
Smart Energy System for Power, Heating, and Cooling Grids
This patent describes a complex energy system that combines electricity generation, heating, and cooling with energy storage to help power grids manage their load more flexibly.
2 citations
How AI Systems Learn to Predict and Act Simultaneously
A method for training AI models that combines supervised learning for prediction with reinforcement learning for decision-making in a single, coordinated system.
4 citations
How NAND Flash Memory Adjusts to Cold Temperatures
This patent describes a method for NAND flash memory systems to prevent errors by automatically adjusting their operating conditions, like data speed or voltage, when the temperature drops too low.
5 citations
Securing Data Storage Commands with Passcodes
This patent describes a system for securely executing commands on data storage systems by requiring a generated passcode, which is based on user authentication and specific storage entity attributes.
89 citations
How Amazon Tracks Warehouse Workers' Hands Using Radio Waves
A system that uses radio frequency signals to track the exact 3D position of a warehouse worker's hand to ensure they pick or place items in the correct bins.
7 citations
How Sonos Speakers Use Personalized Wake Words to Recognize Different Users
A system that lets multiple people control a shared speaker by using unique voice-trigger words to link their specific music accounts and preferences.
15 citations
How an Augmented Reality Headset Shows a Stable Virtual Monitor
This patent describes an augmented reality headset that uses special liquid lenses and an occlusion matrix to display a stable virtual computer monitor, even as the user moves their head or body, while also preventing visual artifacts.
21 citations
How to Launch Spacecraft Using Giant Cannons Instead of Rockets
A method for launching space vehicles into orbit using high-speed impulsive forces like cannons, precisely timed to rendezvous with existing satellites.
2 citations
How Computers Find Similar Text Using Compact Data Structures
This patent describes a method for efficiently identifying similar text records, like documents or product reviews, by using special compact data structures that store text terms probabilistically and then analyzing them with machine learning.
18 citations
How Software Automatically Checks for Configuration Errors in Complex Systems
A method for keeping large-scale computer systems consistent by automatically checking if new or removed parts break established configuration rules.
How Wireless Earbuds Detect Hand Gestures Using Invisible Light or Sound
A system for wireless earbuds that uses pulses of infrared light or ultrasound to detect hand movements near the ear, allowing users to control devices without touching them.
1 citation
How to Show Augmented Reality Effects Inside a Virtual Reality World
This patent describes a method for creating a virtual reality experience where a user wearing a VR headset sees a simulated augmented reality view, complete with virtual objects appearing as if displayed by AR glasses within that virtual world.
66 citations
How a Fan-Out Chip Package Connects Multiple Chips on a Metal Substrate
This patent describes a way to stack and connect multiple tiny computer chips using a metal base, allowing more connections to spread out from the chip.
13 citations
How to Program 3D Layered Memory Chips More Precisely
This patent describes a method for precisely programming the control transistors and memory cells in advanced 3D non-volatile memory chips, ensuring reliable data storage in stacked layers.
Precisely Stopping Device Vibrations for Better Touch Feedback
This patent describes a method for precisely stopping the tiny vibrations in a device, like a phone, by sending a special 'braking' signal to make touch feedback feel sharper and more controlled.
33 citations
How to Prepare 3D Flash Memory for Use
This patent describes a method for setting up a 3D non-volatile memory chip, like those in SSDs, by precisely programming control transistors, including a special "dummy" one, to make sure the memory works correctly.
9 citations
How Surgical Robots Reconfigure Their Arms Without Moving the Tool Tip
This patent describes how a surgical robot arm can move and reshape itself to avoid obstacles or improve its position, all while keeping its surgical tool perfectly still at the patient's entry point or target.
2 citations
How Voice Assistants Change Their Speech Based on How You Talk
This patent describes a system where a voice-controlled device adjusts its text-to-speech output characteristics, like speed or tone, based on the user's speaking habits or current situation, making responses feel more natural and personalized.
26 citations
How Satellites Send Internet Signals Using Light Beams
This patent describes a ground system that sends many internet data streams to a satellite using a single optical light beam, allowing the satellite to broadcast radio signals without needing to change their frequency.
1 citation
Making Tiny Chip Patterns with Special Metal-Filled Ink
This patent describes a new light-sensitive material, called a resist, that uses special multi-metal complexes to create incredibly small patterns on computer chips using extreme ultraviolet light.
How Sony's Smart Glasses Share Content During Voice Calls
A patent for wearable smart glasses that let you see digital information overlaid on the real world and share that content with someone else during a phone call.
Managing Power with Different Types of Batteries in an Energy Storage System
This patent describes an energy storage system that uses multiple types of batteries, each with different charging and discharging speeds, to efficiently manage power from various sources like solar panels or the main power grid for different electricity needs.
A Computer Chip for Training Many AI Agents at Once
This patent describes a specialized computer processor designed to quickly train multiple artificial intelligence agents simultaneously using a unique set of instructions, speeding up how AI learns.
53 citations
How Computers Use Memory Networks to Answer Questions
A method for AI to search through large amounts of stored information by repeatedly 'hopping' through memory to find the most relevant facts for answering a question.
1 citation
How Fuel Cells Get Even Gas Flow with Special Layers
This patent describes a fuel cell component that uses a special two-layer design with linear channels and transverse openings to evenly spread fuel gas for better performance.
1 citation
How Messaging Apps Quickly Share Photos and Camera Previews
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.
Training AI Models Across Different Computers
This 2026 patent describes a way to train AI models on one computer, send a version to another computer for further training with private data, and then update the original model with the improvements.
Efficient Hardware for Spiking Neural Network Calculations
This patent describes a specialized processor designed to quickly calculate layers in a spiking convolutional neural network by using parallel computing units whose number doesn't depend on the network's size, making AI processing more efficient.
1 citation
How a Drone Can Fly Ahead of a Moving Vehicle
This patent describes a system where a drone flies a non-linear path, deliberately spaced from a moving ground or water vehicle, using the vehicle's future path information to stay ahead or in a specific relative position.
2 citations
How a Boat Guides Air and Underwater Drones for Data Collection
This patent describes a system where a watercraft follows a planned route, guiding an aerial drone that stays a fixed distance ahead, which in turn tows a tethered underwater drone to collect combined air and sea data.
1 citation
How a Drone Flies Ahead of a Moving Ground or Water Vehicle
This patent describes a method where an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flies ahead of a mobile base station, like a boat or ground vehicle, by predicting the base station's future path and scouting the area in advance.
12 citations
How AI Systems Adjust Their Behavior Based on User Mood
A system that monitors human-AI interactions to build personality profiles and automatically adjust AI responses to improve communication quality.
How a Local Server Decides to Save or Degrade Digital Content
A system that checks if incoming digital files are authentic, fake, or unknown, and then either saves them, rejects them, or lowers their quality accordingly.
5 citations
How to Fix Faulty Memory Cells in AI Chips
This patent describes a system that tests individual memory cells in AI chips for uneven behavior and then permanently disables the faulty ones before the chip starts learning, making AI training more efficient.
3 citations
Teaching Computers to Understand Document Similarity Using AI
This patent describes a way to train a computer program (a neural network) to understand how similar documents are to each other, by showing it examples and teaching it to group similar ones together and separate dissimilar ones.
53 citations
How Eye Tracking Systems Adapt When They Can't See Eye Glints
This patent describes an eye-tracking system that intelligently switches between two methods: one using bright reflections on the eye when available, and another using head position and facial features when those reflections are absent.
4 citations
How Digital Audio Compression Saves Space by Copying Frequencies
A method for shrinking audio files by only saving the lower-pitched sounds and using clever math to reconstruct the higher-pitched sounds from them.
How to Fast-Charge Lithium Batteries Without Damaging Them
This patent describes a three-phase method for quickly charging lithium-ion batteries while carefully controlling voltages to prevent harmful lithium metal buildup and electrolyte damage.
8 citations
How Self-Driving Cars Use Danger Maps to Drive Safer
This patent describes how vehicles can use a 'danger map' of known hazardous locations to plan safer routes and automatically adjust their driving behavior, like speed or following distance, when approaching risky areas.
38 citations
How Smart Speakers Know You're Talking to Them After a Command
This patent describes how a smart speaker system can tell if follow-up speech is meant for it, even without a "wake word," by analyzing voice activity and partial speech recognition results using an AI model.
64 citations
Smart Charging for Electric Vehicle Batteries Based on Chemistry and Use
This patent describes a method for electric vehicle charging stations to adjust how fast they charge a battery based on its specific chemical type, its current charge level, and even how many passengers are on board.
4 citations
High-Flying Aircraft Relays Satellite Internet to Ground Users
This patent describes a communication system that uses satellites, high-altitude aircraft, and ground stations to send data, specifically using lasers for space links and cloud-penetrating radio waves for ground links.
12 citations
How a Device Renders Immersive Sound Objects Using Speaker Virtualization
Dolby's patent describes an audio processing system that takes individual sound elements, like a buzzing bee, and places them precisely in a 3D space using smart software that makes speakers sound like they are in different locations.
1 citation
How to Smartly Manage Power in Small Grids with Renewable Energy
This patent describes a method for quickly and efficiently planning how different energy sources (like solar, wind, and batteries) work together in a small, local power grid, especially when renewable energy output changes unexpectedly.
How Self-Driving Cars Find Clear Paths Between Objects
This patent describes a method for vehicles, especially self-driving ones, to use lidar data and a 3D grid to precisely identify open spaces between obstacles, helping them navigate safely.
1 citation
How Digital Assistants Control Apps and Ask for More Information
This patent describes how a digital assistant on a device can understand what a user wants from a natural language command, find the right app, get a step-by-step guide from another device, and then ask the user for more details on the screen to complete the task with that app.
48 citations
How Medical Monitors Adapt Oxygen Alarms to Reduce False Alerts
This patent describes an adaptive alarm system for medical patient monitors that dynamically adjusts oxygen saturation thresholds based on recent patient data, aiming to reduce unnecessary alerts.
251 citations
Central Bank Digital Currency for Phones and Watches
This patent describes a system for using a central bank-issued digital currency on mobile devices, generating a special 3D code for payments that can be scanned or read via near field communication.
35 citations
How Smart Light Networks Coordinate Without a Central Controller
A system where individual smart lights talk to each other to make lighting decisions based on sensors, rather than relying on a single master computer.
How Tiny Sensors Stay Steady When Their Mounts Shake
This patent describes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor design that uses special springs and a stable internal mass to keep its measuring parts steady, even when the sensor's attachment points are vibrating or moving.
3 citations
How a Special Enzyme Helps Deliver Immune Drugs Under the Skin
This patent describes a specific, modified human hyaluronidase enzyme that helps the body absorb immune globulin drugs when injected just under the skin, making treatments easier for patients.
7 citations
Using Cordless Phones to Send Voice Commands to Smart Home Devices
A method for letting a cordless phone handset send voice commands to smart home appliances over the same signal path used for regular phone calls.
A Photonic Chip Package with Edge Fiber Connections
This patent describes a compact package for a photonic chip that integrates electrical components and short optical fibers, allowing direct connection to external optical cables from the side.
8 citations
Using a Blood Marker to Predict Concussion Risk and Severity
This patent describes a method to diagnose and predict long-term issues from mild traumatic brain injury, like concussions, by measuring a specific protein fragment called SNTF in a blood sample.
1 citation
How to Build a Tiny Pressure Sensor Inside a Silicon Chip
This patent describes a method for building a tiny pressure sensor, called a MEMS sensor, directly inside a silicon chip, where a flexible membrane and a plate form a capacitor that changes with pressure.
1 citation
Smart Charging for Nickel-Zinc Batteries in Hybrid Power Systems
This patent describes a method for precisely controlling the charge of aqueous nickel-zinc batteries in systems like hybrid vehicles or uninterruptible power supplies, using a separate main power source to switch between full and lower 'float' charge states.
1 citation
High-Power Electric Vehicle Charging with Pulsed Current from the Grid
This patent describes a system for rapidly charging electric vehicles using high-voltage grid power and a unique 'pulse current' method that can also automatically park the car.
41 citations
How Online Systems Verify Your Identity Using External Data
A system for verifying user identity and payment details in an online environment by pulling data from external sources and generating virtual payment tokens.
1 citation
How Computers Find Your Pupil Even With Glare
This patent describes a computer method to accurately find the outline of a person's eye pupil by using radial search lines and handling bright reflections differently from clear areas.
1 citation
How to Trick Your Phone Into Muting Its Own Microphone
A hardware device that plugs into a phone's microphone jack to fool the system into thinking an external mic is attached, effectively silencing the internal microphone.
2 citations
How AI Models Learn Complex Tasks by Breaking Them Down
This patent describes a method for training artificial intelligence models to solve big problems by splitting them into smaller, manageable steps and learning each step separately before combining them.
5 citations
Smart Clothing That Compares Pulse Signals from Both Sides of Your Body
This patent describes a piece of clothing, like a t-shirt, with built-in sensors in its sleeves or legs to measure and compare pulse characteristics from different limbs, helping to detect subtle health differences.
9 citations
How Samsung Uses Two AI Models to Improve Sentence Generation
A method for training an AI to write better sentences by using a second model that reads or generates text in a different order to grade the first model's work.
1 citation
How AI Models Understand Language Using 'Attention'
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.
45 citations
Making Tiny Chip Patterns Using Gas and Light
This patent describes an advanced machine that uses a special gas and patterned light, like a tiny stencil, to draw incredibly small features directly onto a silicon wafer for making computer chips.
How Car Factories Calibrate LIDAR Sensors for Self-Driving Cars
This patent describes a system for car factories to precisely adjust a vehicle's LIDAR sensors using special floor and wall targets, ensuring they accurately map the world for features like self-driving.
4 citations
How Cloud Systems Automatically Create and Train AI Data Models
A cloud-based system that generates fake, privacy-safe data to train AI models, ensuring they remain accurate while protecting sensitive personal information.
4 citations
How to Automatically Detect and Fix Changes in AI Model Data
This patent describes a system that automatically notices when the real-world data an AI model sees changes, causing its predictions to become less accurate, and then fixes the model.
32 citations
How Robots and Mobile Shelves Fulfill Orders in Warehouses
Target's patent describes an automated warehouse system where mobile robots bring shelves and shipping containers to a central robot that picks items directly into orders, all without human hands.
1 citation
Training Robot AI Models Faster Using Smart Simulations
This patent describes a cloud service that helps train artificial intelligence models for robots by running simulations, even suggesting improvements to the AI's learning rules before starting.
How Computers Train AI Models Using Separate Virtual Simulations
This patent describes a system where one virtual computer runs simulations of a system, like a robot, and another virtual computer uses the simulation data to teach an AI model how to make better decisions.
13 citations
How to Force AI to Follow Logical Rules During Training
A system that uses a dual-headed neural network to ensure AI models obey specific logical rules by embedding those rules directly into the training process.
2 citations
Industrial Monitoring System with Haptic Alerts and Smart Data Storage
This patent describes a system for collecting data in industrial settings like oil refineries, detecting unusual conditions, smartly managing how much data is saved, and alerting workers with touch-based feedback on a wearable device.
5 citations
AI System for Diagnosing Machines and Managing Data in Factories
This patent describes a system that uses artificial intelligence to detect problems in industrial machines while smartly adjusting how much data it collects and sends to avoid overwhelming the network.
3 citations
How a Haptic Glove Makes You Feel Virtual Objects
This patent describes a haptic feedback glove that uses small vibrating pads and pressure points on the fingertips and palm to create realistic sensations of touch with virtual objects in computer simulations.
7 citations
How Laptops Create Localized Vibrations on Their Surfaces
Apple's patent describes a laptop design that delivers tiny, distinct vibrations to specific parts of its surface, like a trackpad or palm rest, without those vibrations being felt in the areas right next to them.
9 citations
Microsoft's Hologram System That Reacts to Your Location
Microsoft's 2020 patent describes a headset that shows holograms based on where you are in a physical space, guiding you along a path and reacting to your movement.
AI System That Learns Normal Email Use to Spot and Stop Cyber Threats
This 2023 patent describes an AI system that learns how your company normally uses email and then automatically takes action to stop cyber threats that behave unusually.
3 citations
A Sealed, Stamped Metal Assembly for Guiding Light in Fiber Optics
This patent describes a tiny, sealed optical assembly that uses precisely shaped metal parts and mirrors to guide light signals between a fiber optic cable and an electronic light-emitting or light-sensing device without needing lenses between the main mirrors.
1 citation
How Devices Pair Automatically by Scanning Patterns with a Camera
A method for pairing two electronic devices by having one device use its camera to scan a visual pattern displayed on the other device's screen.
How Speakers Create Overhead Sound from Ceiling Reflections
This patent describes a system using upward-firing speakers and special sound filters to trick your ears into hearing overhead sounds by reflecting audio off the ceiling.
Making Computer Voices Sound More Expressive from Your Speech
This patent describes how a computer listens to your spoken words, figures out which parts you emphasized, and then makes its own computer-generated voice emphasize those same parts when it speaks back.
3 citations
How Voice Assistants Recognize Who is Talking
This patent describes a system that uses a recorded voice sample to identify if new speech comes from the same person, allowing voice assistants to only respond to specific users.
1 citation
Making Safer Battery Separators with Ceramic Coatings
This patent describes how to make a special ceramic coating for battery separators using specific lithium-containing materials and a precise drying process to improve the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
3 citations
Creating Realistic Character Animations with AI Networks
This patent describes how to generate lifelike digital character animations using artificial intelligence networks, specifically by predicting joint movements and overall body motion from either random inputs or specific key poses.
1 citation
How a System Finds and Creates Machine Learning Models
This patent describes a system that helps users find existing machine learning models or algorithms for a specific task and, if needed, automatically trains a new model using a selected algorithm.
1 citation
How AI Learns to Manage Computer Applications Using Digital Simulators
This patent describes a system that creates and trains digital simulators, which then teach other AI programs how to automatically manage and optimize complex computer applications in a controlled virtual environment.
1 citation
How to Rent Out Space on Satellites for Different Customers
A system for managing a fleet of satellites so multiple customers can share the same hardware to run their own specific space-based tasks.
How Two People's Body Movements Are Tracked in Augmented Reality
This patent describes a system for two users to accurately track their body parts, like a limb, relative to their own head-mounted display using magnetic fields, then display these virtual limbs in a shared augmented reality.
How AR Glasses Make Virtual Objects Look Solid
This patent describes how augmented reality glasses can make virtual objects appear more distinct by selectively blocking real-world light behind them using a special pixelated filter.
14 citations
How AI Connects Different Databases Using Knowledge Graphs
This patent describes a server-based method that uses artificial intelligence and two learning models to automatically find and integrate connections between data fields and data values across multiple databases that have different structures.
2 citations
How a Fuel Cell Humidifier Safely Mixes Exhaust Gases
Hyundai's patent describes a fuel cell humidifier that not only adds moisture to incoming air but also intelligently mixes exhaust gases, including hydrogen, with fresh air using a special valve to make the exhaust safer before it leaves the system.
6 citations
How a Speaker Bounces Sound Off the Ceiling for Wider Audio
This patent describes a speaker system with special upward-firing drivers and slots designed to bounce high-frequency sound off a ceiling, creating a wider, more immersive listening experience.
How Mobile Devices Automatically Manage Data Retransmission Errors
A method for mobile devices to efficiently track and fix data transmission errors by mathematically assigning ID tags to recurring data packets.
How Disney's Compact AR Display Uses Special Mirrors
Disney's patent describes a compact augmented reality display that uses a clever arrangement of three special wavelength-splitting mirrors to efficiently show digital images layered over the real world.
1 citation
A Catheter That Measures Glucose While Delivering Medication
This patent describes a medical system that combines a catheter for delivering medication with a continuous glucose sensor built directly onto its surface, allowing for simultaneous monitoring and therapy.
How AI Agents Learn Faster by Predicting Opponents in Parallel
This patent describes a computer system that trains artificial intelligence agents more efficiently by using many processors to simultaneously learn from a simulated environment, while also explicitly predicting the actions of other agents.
1 citation
How Fabric Sensors Measure Pressure on Your Body
This patent describes a flexible, all-fabric sensor that uses special ionic and conducting materials woven into a cloth to detect tiny pressure changes on the body, like blood pulses or movements.
How a Mixed Reality System Helps Plan Orthopedic Surgery
This patent describes a surgical planning system that uses a wearable mixed reality device to project a 3D virtual model of a patient's anatomy directly onto their real body, allowing surgeons to plan procedures without physical markers.
How to Stop Transistors from Wearing Out in Radio Frequency Chips
A method for extending the lifespan of silicon-on-insulator transistors by using a special sink to drain away charge that causes gate oxide breakdown.
How Autonomous Trucks Predict and Handle Tire Blowouts
This patent describes how an autonomous vehicle uses real-time sensor data, road conditions, and a dynamic model to predict tire failure and take corrective actions like adjusting its path or pulling over.
28 citations
How Tiny Bumps in Light Paths Improve Chip Communication
This patent describes a way to make tiny light-directing structures on computer chips more efficient by adding small, irregular bumps or changes to the light paths, helping chips talk to each other faster using light.
How High-Altitude Satellites Relay Data for Fast-Moving Low-Orbit Satellites
This patent describes how a high-throughput satellite (HTS) in a fixed orbit can dynamically track and relay data from fast-moving low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to ground stations by precisely switching its focused radio beams.
23 citations
2020s
How to Check if an AI Model Has Been Tampered With
This patent describes a method to verify the integrity and authorized use of an artificial intelligence model by feeding it a special digital key and comparing its response to a known good one.
1 citation
How to Precisely Connect Light Chips to Optical Fibers
This patent describes a clever way to accurately align tiny light-emitting components inside a photonic chip with an external optical connector, using a built-in alignment mark and a viewing hole.
1 citation
How a Portable Nuclear Reactor Stays Stable During Operation
This patent describes a small, portable nuclear fission reactor designed to be moved by ship, train, or truck, featuring a special internal design to keep its fuel and control rods stable and centered during operation.
6 citations
Smart EV Charging to Protect Battery Life During Long Parking
This patent describes a system that intelligently discharges and recharges an electric vehicle's battery while parked for a long time, like at an airport, to prevent battery damage and ensure it's ready when the owner returns, using vehicle-to-grid technology.
3 citations
How a Multi-Core Optical Fiber Reduces Signal Interference
This patent describes a multi-core optical fiber designed for short-distance data transmission, featuring a specific linear arrangement of at least four cores with alternating designs to minimize signal leakage between them.
2 citations
How Phones and Towers Use AI to Improve Wireless Signal Quality
This patent describes how a mobile phone and a base station work together, using machine learning, to accurately measure and predict the quality of the wireless connection, making communication more reliable.
2 citations
How to Tune Multi-Antenna Systems for Better Wireless Signals
This patent describes a step-by-step method for fine-tuning the many small antennas in an array to make sure they work together perfectly, improving signal quality in wireless communication systems.
14 citations
How a Fuel Cell Humidifier Adjusts Air Moisture with a Bypass
This patent describes a fuel cell humidifier that uses a special bypass path to precisely control how much moisture is added to dry air, improving fuel cell performance.
5 citations
How Space Taxis and Locomotives Move Satellites Between Orbits
A modular system using a small 'rendezvous' vehicle to collect satellites and a larger 'locomotive' vehicle to haul them to their final destination in space.
2 citations
How AI Cleans Up Irrelevant Topics in Recorded Phone Calls
A system that automatically identifies and removes 'noisy' or irrelevant topics from call center transcripts by analyzing how consistently and broadly those words appear.
1 citation
How Smart Speakers Adapt Sound to Your Room and Listening Spot
This patent describes a system that automatically adjusts how spatial audio sounds in a room by sensing speaker locations, listener position, and room acoustics, then dynamically calibrating the sound output.
1 citation
How Assistant Systems Combine Information About One Thing from Many Places
This patent describes a system that gathers all known information about a single person, place, or thing from various sources and combines it into one complete profile for an assistant system.
How Car Safety Systems Turn Off When Sensors Disagree
This patent describes a car safety system that uses both a camera and a radar sensor to detect objects, and if their detections don't match up, it can disable parts of the driving assistance for safety.
1 citation
How AI Generates Images Based on Style and Content Cues
This patent describes an artificial intelligence system that creates new images by understanding both what the image should show (like a cat) and how it should look (like a high-quality photo), using a special internal layer to blend these instructions.
3 citations
How a Memristor Circuit Adjusts AI Network Weights
This patent describes a specialized electronic circuit that uses memristors to store and adjust the 'weights' of an artificial neural network, making AI calculations more efficient.
1 citation
How Autonomous Air Taxis Use Hand Gestures and 3D Mapping
A system for operating air taxis that uses hand gestures for control and crowd-sourced 3D mapping to navigate urban environments.
1 citation
How Warehouses Plan Pallet Stacks for Incoming Shipments
This patent describes an automated warehouse system that plans how to stack incoming items onto pallets to perfectly fit available storage racks, and automatically sorts out incorrect items.
1 citation
How 5G Networks Coordinate AI Models Across Different Devices
A method for 5G networks to translate AI requirements into network performance settings so that AI models can run efficiently across cloud, edge, and local devices.
17 citations
How Spacecraft Servicing Pods Maneuver and Refuel Other Satellites
A specialized robotic pod designed to dock with aging satellites and use a flexible, multi-jointed boom arm to adjust their orbit or velocity.
2 citations
How to Build a Compact Optical Transmitter for Data Networks
This patent describes a tiny, self-contained package for an optical transmitter that includes a laser, a cooling system, and lenses, all precisely aligned to send light signals into an optical fiber.
1 citation
How to Make Reusable Plastic SIM Card Holders
A design for a plastic card that allows users to pop out and snap back in different sizes of SIM cards without them falling out.
How AI Predicts Who Will Speak Next in a Conversation
IBM's patent describes a system that uses neural networks to analyze speech patterns and intentions to predict which person will talk next in a conversation.
How Devices Detect Touch Using Heat Signatures
This patent describes a system that uses a thermal camera to detect when two objects, like a finger and a screen, touch by looking for a specific temperature change at their contact point.
1 citation
How a Device Receives Wireless Power Using Terahertz Waves and Blockchain
This patent describes a receiver device that wirelessly collects terahertz electromagnetic energy using special materials and an antenna, then converts it to electricity, but only after a transmitter authenticates it using a blockchain.
Using Transcendental Math to Generate Better Random Numbers
A method for creating high-quality random numbers by using complex transcendental math equations to process raw data.
How a Drone Automatically Films a Moving Car Like a Movie Crew
This patent describes a system where a drone automatically films a moving vehicle by receiving real-time vehicle data, predicting its future path, and then flying a pre-planned "movie script" of camera shots relative to the car.
3 citations
Smart Speaker System Adapts Sound Based on Speaker Placement
This patent describes an audio system that intelligently chooses how to play different parts of a sound through different speakers, adapting its method based on where each speaker is placed in a room.
Upscaling Images with AI and Sub-Pixel Information
This patent describes how artificial intelligence, specifically neural networks, can make low-resolution images look sharper by cleverly guessing new pixel colors based on tiny details between existing pixels.
How Satellite Swarms Keep Their Solar Panels and Antennas Pointed Correctly
A system for managing large satellite arrays in orbit that balances the need to point solar panels at the sun and antennas at the Earth while keeping the structure stable.
1 citation
New Nanoparticles for Delivering Large RNA Medicines to Cells
This patent describes a specific type of modified dendrimer nanoparticle designed to efficiently deliver large RNA molecules, like replicating RNA, into cells for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes, notably without using cholesterol.
A Stamped Mirror to Connect Optical Fibers to Tiny Light Chips
This patent describes a method to precisely connect a standard optical fiber to a tiny light-based computer chip (a photonic integrated circuit) using a specially shaped, stamped mirror that redirects and reshapes the light.
How a Recommendation System Uses Dislikes to Suggest New Content
Comcast's patent describes a content recommendation system that finds users with similar tastes by focusing on what content they both dislike, especially popular disliked items, to suggest new shows or movies.
3 citations
How Phones Switch to Better Cell Towers Seamlessly
Samsung's 2023 patent on a smarter way for phones to switch to new cell towers, called TRPs, by comparing their settings to ensure a smooth connection.
2 citations
How Software Recommends Dashboards Based on What You Click
This patent describes a system that watches how you interact with data dashboards and uses AI to suggest other dashboards you might find useful, making it easier to find the information you need.
How to Embed Tiny Optical Components Directly into Circuit Boards
A design for embedding light-emitting components and light-guiding paths directly into the layers of a circuit board to make devices smaller and more efficient.
Removing Radio Interference from Portable MRI Scans
A method to clean up MRI images by using external sensors to detect and subtract outside radio interference, allowing portable scanners to work outside shielded rooms.
How Cellular Networks Reconfigure Without Dropping Your Call
This patent describes a method for cellular networks to intelligently reconfigure parts of their system by temporarily moving users to a different connection, aiming to minimize disruption and improve service during updates or changes.
How a Special Coating Stops Materials from Sticking
This patent describes a device with a special coating, made with rare earth elements, that prevents other materials from sticking to it, allowing for precise material placement on other surfaces.
Improving AI Language Understanding with Aligned Knowledge Graphs
This patent describes a method for making AI language models smarter by combining them with knowledge modules, which learn from two different, but related, knowledge graphs.
3 citations
How Devices Train Shared AI Models While Keeping Your Data Private
This patent describes a method for training a machine learning model across many devices, where each device keeps some parts of the model and its data private, only sharing updates for the common, global parts of the model.
Making AI-Generated Content Traceable with a Hidden Code
Intel's patent describes a method for embedding a hidden, verifiable authentication code directly into AI-generated content, like deepfakes, during their creation process.
Training AI Models Together with Unlabeled Data Using a Teacher
This patent describes a way for multiple AI systems to learn together from data that hasn't been manually labeled, using a 'teacher' AI to create temporary labels for a 'student' AI.
37 citations
How a Chip Uses Memory to Speed Up AI Calculations
This patent describes a specialized computer chip that uses non-volatile memory and analog signals to quickly perform calculations for artificial intelligence, especially for neural networks that need to remember past information.
How Wind Turbines Adapt to Icy Weather to Keep Making Power
This patent describes a control system that helps wind turbines manage ice buildup on their blades, allowing them to either keep generating electricity safely or shut down gracefully when conditions get too severe.
2 citations
How Devices Use 'Credits' to Manage Data Flow to Storage
This patent describes a system where a main device and a storage device use a 'credit' system to efficiently manage the flow of commands and responses, preventing either side from being overwhelmed with too much data.
1 citation
How Heated Water and Compressed Air Generate Electricity
This patent describes a system that stores energy as compressed air and generates electricity by injecting that air into heated water, creating an upward flow that drives a hydro-electric turbine.
3 citations
Smart Surfaces That Bend Radio Waves
Samsung's patent describes a special surface made of tiny cells that can change how radio waves bounce off it, directing them precisely where needed.
5 citations
Optimizing Hybrid Batteries for Grid-Connected Wind Power Systems
This patent describes a detailed method to figure out the best size and type of hybrid energy storage systems for wind farms connected to the power grid, aiming to cut costs and reliably deliver power.
Automated System for Emptying and Sorting Items from Shipping Containers
This patent describes an automated system for quickly emptying items from shipping containers, like totes, by inverting them onto a conveyor belt for scanning and sorting into customer orders.
1 citation
Connecting Database Assets to a Blockchain for Ownership Tracking
This patent describes a way to link digital assets stored in a traditional cloud database to a blockchain-like system, called a distributed trust ledger, using smart contracts to track ownership.
How a Voice Assistant Automatically Understands Your Spoken or Typed Words
This patent describes how a computer, like a voice assistant, automatically processes spoken or typed words from a user to understand and analyze what they mean.
Real-Time Brain Blood Flow Monitoring to Prevent Dizziness and Falls
This patent describes methods and devices for constantly checking blood flow to the brain to help stop people from getting dizzy, fainting, or falling.
Routing Light Between Fiber Cores Using Special Reflectors
This patent describes a fiber optic connector that uses tiny, specially designed reflectors called holographic Bragg gratings to precisely guide light signals from one optical fiber to multiple other fibers, even separating different colors (wavelengths) of light.
1 citation
How Phones and Base Stations Talk Using Twisting Radio Waves
LG's patent describes a method for a mobile device to tell a base station which specific "twisting" radio wave patterns it can best receive, helping improve wireless communication.
2 citations
Using AI to Manage Wireless Network Resources Smarter
Intel's 2025 patent on using a hierarchy of AI models to manage wireless network resources, making them more efficient by learning from network measurements and rewards.
3 citations
Sharing AI Knowledge Between Private Datasets Using Synthetic Data
This patent describes a method for two separate AI systems to share learned information by generating artificial data based on common features, without directly exchanging their private training data.
1 citation
Lidar System for Spotting Retro-Reflective Objects
This patent describes a lidar system that uses a special signal processing technique to identify objects that reflect light directly back to its source, like road signs or safety vests.
How Audio Systems Prioritize Sounds for Better Playback
This patent describes how audio systems can sort sounds into important and less important categories, then use different processing power for each to make complex audio, like movie soundtracks, sound better on various speakers.
Improving AI Predictions by Factoring in How Much You Trust Each Model
This patent describes a method for making an AI system more accurate by combining several individual AI models and giving more weight to the ones considered more trustworthy.
31 citations
Tracking Shoppers and Store Items for Better Recommendations
This patent describes a system that tracks the location of physical customers, virtual customers, and store items using beacons to generate a combined visual report and recommend actions for merchants.
How a Device Delivers Aerosol with Controlled Airflow During Inhalation
This patent describes an aerosol delivery device that heats a substance from a cartridge to release an aerosol into an airflow passage specifically when a user inhales, and includes a rechargeable internal power source.
How Computers Automatically Tag Movies and Shows Better
This patent describes a system for automatically improving how movies, TV shows, and other media are tagged with descriptive labels by comparing them to similar content using a special ratio.
Reducing Video Glitches from Lost Network Packets
This patent describes a method for video streaming to reduce visual errors caused by lost network packets by cleverly identifying specific recovery points within the video data stream.
How Wearable Devices Use Location and Biometrics to Know Who You Are
This patent describes how a computer system can figure out who is using a wearable device by combining its location data with biometric information like a face scan or voice recording.
1 citation
Automated AI for Adapting to New Data Without Retraining
This patent describes an automated system that builds artificial intelligence models capable of adapting to new, different data without needing full retraining, by learning to ignore irrelevant changes.
46 citations
How Multiple AI Models Detect Unusual Behavior on Computer Networks
This patent describes a computer system that uses several artificial intelligence models working together to spot unusual and potentially dangerous activity from users or devices on a computer network.
How Vehicle Radar Systems Correct Phase Errors for Better Object Detection
A radar system for cars that switches between two modes with different pulse speeds to fix phase errors, helping the vehicle more accurately track the direction and speed of objects.
Wearable Wrap Detects Blood Clots and Swelling in Joints
This patent describes a smart wrap for joints like knees or elbows that uses temperature sensors to spot early signs of dangerous blood clots and stretch sensors to detect swelling during recovery.
How Farm Machines Use Maps to Predictively Control Dividers
This patent describes an agricultural system that uses a geographic map of field characteristics to predictively control the end dividers on a harvesting machine, aiming for more efficient operation.
How Digital Wallets Pull Data From Multiple Sources for Payments
A system that lets a digital wallet gather and combine account information from different companies to help a user complete a payment transaction.
How to Combine Wide-Angle LiDAR Depth with Standard Camera Images
This patent describes a method for combining a wide-angle depth map from a LiDAR sensor, which has unevenly spaced pixels, with a standard camera image by first correcting the depth map's pixel distribution and then merging the two for a complete view.
1 citation
Recycling Lithium-Ion Battery Parts Using a Gentle Liquid Method
This patent describes a method for taking apart used lithium-ion batteries by soaking their electrodes in a special liquid to separate valuable materials like active electrode powders from metal collectors, making them easier to reuse.
How a System Tracks and Transfers Rechargeable Batteries Between Users
This patent describes a system that verifies a rechargeable battery's actual capacity and then updates which user is associated with that specific battery, especially useful for shared or transferable batteries.
2 citations
How Computers Rank Financial News for Analysts
This patent describes a computer system that automatically collects financial news, groups similar stories, and ranks them for financial analysts using advanced text analysis and machine learning.
How an mRNA Vaccine Teaches Your Body to Fight Rabies
This patent describes a method for creating an immune response against the rabies virus by injecting a specific messenger RNA molecule that instructs cells to produce a key rabies protein.
How TSMC Makes Advanced Silicon-Based Light Sensors
A manufacturing process for high-performance light sensors that use alternating doped regions within a silicon-on-insulator structure to improve detection efficiency.
How 5G Networks Intelligently Switch Your Phone's Connection Beams
This patent describes how a 5G network efficiently manages and switches the directional radio signals (beams) your phone uses, especially when needing to look beyond its current cell tower.
3 citations
How LEO Satellites Switch Beams for Speed and Avoid Interference
This patent describes a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system that provides global internet by switching users to faster, focused beams when needed, while also preventing interference with older, higher-orbit satellites.
AI That Finds Partially Hidden Objects in Images
This patent describes an AI system that uses multiple machine learning models to accurately identify objects in an image, even when parts of those objects are blocked by something else.
Solving Big Math Problems with Small Quantum Computers
This patent describes how a classical computer can break down large mathematical problems into smaller pieces that even limited quantum computers can solve, then combine the results.
Making Memory Chips Faster by Splitting Internal Wires
This patent describes a method to make computer memory faster and more efficient by dividing its internal wiring into smaller sections, which reduces electrical interference and speeds up data access.
How to Amplify Many DNA Targets at Once, Cleanly
This patent describes methods for simultaneously making many copies of different DNA sections in a single test tube, along with ways to choose the right starting pieces (primers) to avoid unwanted byproducts.
How to Automatically Deploy Database Containers Based on Workload Patterns
This patent describes a method for automatically deploying optimized database containers by analyzing storage system data to identify workload "fingerprints" and matching them to specific container configurations.
Adapting AI Models to Fit Device Resources
This patent describes how a computer system can automatically shrink a large artificial intelligence model, specifically a "transformer" type, to fit the available computing power of a phone or other device.
6 citations
How Wireless Radios Automatically Adjust to Avoid Signal Overload
A method for wireless devices to automatically rearrange their internal signal-processing components when incoming radio signals are too strong and threaten to overwhelm the hardware.
How to Precisely Erase Data in 3D NAND Flash Memory
This patent describes a two-stage method for erasing data in 3D NAND memory, using a coarse erase followed by a fine-tuned erase based on multiple sub-verifications to ensure data is completely and efficiently removed.
How AI Learns to Fix IT Problems by Asking for Feedback
This patent describes an AI system that continuously learns to identify and prevent IT issues by building a map of cause-and-effect relationships, getting human feedback, and automatically updating its understanding.
How to Transfer Sleep Brain Patterns Between People
This patent describes a futuristic method for taking the brain activity patterns of a sleeping person and inducing those same patterns in another person to make them sleep.
Making Real-World Sounds Fit into Mixed Reality Experiences
This patent describes how a wearable device can take sounds from the real world, change them to match the acoustics of a virtual environment, and then play them back to a user, making mixed reality feel more realistic.
Vaporizer Cartridge for Blending Multiple Vapors
This patent describes a vaporizer cartridge designed to heat more than one type of vaporizable material simultaneously, creating a single, combined inhalable aerosol for a customized experience.
How AI Transfers Visual Styles Between Images While Keeping Structure
This patent describes an AI method to generate a new image that combines the structure of one input image with the visual style of another, semantically related image, using a pre-trained Vision Transformer model.
2 citations
How Intel's Transceiver Chip Manages Wireless Signals
Intel's 2024 patent describes a transceiver chip with patch antennas on one side and an RFIC with a protective shield on the other, designed to improve wireless communication by managing interference.
5 citations
How 5G Networks Use Different Speeds for Device Communication
Ericsson's patent describes how 5G wireless networks can tell a device how to talk back, and then send data to that device using two different 'speeds' or channel widths at the same time, making communication more flexible.
4 citations
How a System Ranks Content Based on Friend Recommendations
This patent describes a system that recommends content, like TV shows, by tracking how many friends accept social media recommendations and then ranking content based on how fast those acceptances are growing.
How to Map Physical Locations to Human-Friendly Web Addresses
A system that assigns easy-to-read web domain names to specific geographic areas on a map, making it easier to search, own, and trade location-based digital data.
How a Sensor Checks Itself for Accuracy Using Other Body Data
This patent describes a smart system that uses additional body measurements or relationships between different body chemicals to figure out if an analyte sensor, like a glucose monitor, is giving wrong readings and then fixes it or tells you to replace it.
7 citations
How to Build a Smart Knowledge Graph for Specific Topics
Oracle's patent describes a method for automatically expanding a small, topic-specific knowledge graph by intelligently pulling relevant information from a much larger knowledge graph, helping applications understand user requests better.
1 citation
Using Millimeter Waves to Map Your Surroundings for Better Location
This patent describes a way for a mobile device to use millimeter wave signals to understand its environment and pinpoint its location by analyzing how those signals bounce off surfaces.
2 citations
How Training Systems Share AI Knowledge Without Sharing Private Student Data
This patent describes a system where different student training centers can improve their AI models by sharing general learning patterns, not private student data, to make training better for everyone.
1 citation
Modeling Wireless Channels for Future 6G Networks
This patent describes a method for creating detailed mathematical models of how wireless signals travel in future 6G networks, covering all types of frequencies and environments.
How to Combine FPGA and Non-Volatile Memory Chips in One Package
This patent describes a compact chip package that integrates multiple semiconductor chips, specifically an FPGA and a non-volatile memory chip, using precisely dimensioned metal and dielectric layers over a polymer layer for a logic drive.
A New Fluoropolymer for Stronger Wires and Molded Parts
This patent describes a specific type of plastic, a copolymer made with tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether), designed to be easily molded and used in things like electrical wires and compressed parts, thanks to its precise chemical makeup and properties.
How a Computer System Fact-Checks AI Language Models
This patent describes a method for a separate computer system to fact-check and improve the output of a large language model by translating its text into a structured, machine-readable format.
12 citations
How a Computer System Improves Large Language Model Output with Structured Data
This patent describes a method where a separate computer system analyzes and refines the initial output from a large language model (LLM) by translating it into a highly structured, machine-readable language to reduce bias and improve accuracy.
5 citations
How a Computer System Checks and Improves AI Text
This patent describes a method where a separate computer system, using structured knowledge, checks and corrects the output from a large language model to make it more accurate and consistent.
4 citations
Training AI on Private Data Without Seeing It
This patent describes a way to train artificial intelligence models using private data stored on many separate computers, by generating fake data that mimics the real data's patterns, so the private data itself never leaves its original location.
Earbuds That Change Music Beat to Match Your Running Pace
This patent describes earbuds with built-in motion sensors that detect a user's walking or running speed and automatically adjust the beat or rhythm of music playing from a connected device to match that pace.
How Medium Voltage Power Switches Safely Direct Electricity
A mechanical system for medium voltage power grids that uses a rotating contact and a series of levers to safely switch electricity between lines and ground.
How to Train AI Models with Fake Data Using Generative Networks
This patent describes a method for training artificial intelligence models using specially generated fake, or 'synthetic,' data created by a generative adversarial network, ensuring the synthetic data is high-quality and safe for training.
How AI and Blockchain Team Up to Predict What You'll Buy
This patent describes a system where different companies can privately share insights from their customer data using AI and blockchain to build a better model for predicting if a customer will buy a product.
12 citations
How to Monitor Secure Government Computer Networks Automatically
A system that automatically collects, organizes, and displays security data from highly secure government networks to help administrators spot potential threats or performance issues.
How Music Apps Learn What You Don't Want in Playlists
This patent describes how a music streaming service learns what kinds of songs or artists a user dislikes for their playlists by tracking what they repeatedly ignore, then uses that information to avoid recommending similar things in the future.
How Chips Talk Fast with Light Inside a Circuit Board
This patent describes a way to embed light-based (optical) and electricity-based (electric) computer chips directly next to each other within a circuit board, allowing them to communicate very quickly along a flat, horizontal path.
Estimating Queue Lengths and Wait Times Using Camera Images
This patent describes a system that uses cameras to count people in a line and estimate how long they will have to wait, then sends that information to their phones.
How Satellites Sync Timing for Faster 5G Internet Connections
A method for terminal devices to calculate precise timing offsets when connecting to 5G satellite networks, reducing the need for constant data updates from base stations.
How a Recommendation System Learns What You Really Want to Watch
This patent describes a media recommendation system that creates a unique user profile, uses it to pick a starting point, and then dynamically adjusts a list of suggestions based on what you've already watched and your real-time feedback.
Monitoring Cloud Files for Changes Without Installing Software
This patent describes a method for checking if files stored in a cloud environment have been changed, by looking at logs from the cloud service instead of installing special software on the cloud servers.
How an AI System Creates and Monetizes Search Patterns for User Interaction
This patent describes an AI system that uses a neural network to understand information, create optimized search patterns from human knowledge, and then uses those patterns to interact with users and make money.
How Games Give You Rewards Based on Where You Are and What You've Done
This patent describes a system that gives players in-game benefits by looking at both their real-world location and their past actions within the game.
How Autonomous Vehicles Use Different Camera Lenses for Better Vision
This patent describes a specific arrangement of cameras for self-driving vehicles, using multiple forward-facing cameras with different focal lengths and a pair of backward-facing cameras with identical focal lengths to achieve comprehensive vision.
Stacking Chips with Light-Guiding Plastic Wires
TSMC's patent describes a method for building advanced chip packages that combine electrical and light-based circuits using polymer waveguides and an integrated fan-out redistribution layer for faster communication.
A Durable Dock for Devices with a Specially Protected Connector
This patent describes a dock for electronic devices that features a unique, layered connector designed for improved durability and protection, using both rigid plastic and a flexible elastomeric sleeve.
Electrical Wire with a Heat-Resistant Plastic Coating
This patent describes an electrical wire coated with a specific plastic blend, a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether), designed to withstand high temperatures and improve durability.
How a Sealed Electric Motor Stays Cool Inside
This patent describes a brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor sealed in an airtight compartment that uses openings in its spinning rotor to create an internal airflow, cooling the motor by transferring heat to the end caps.
Running AI Models Locally on Edge Devices with Cloud Updates
This patent describes a system for deploying AI models to local edge devices, allowing them to run and learn from local data, with the ability to send updates back to a central cloud for further model improvement.
11 citations
Managing and Updating AI on Many Smart Devices from the Cloud
This patent describes a system for remotely monitoring and updating artificial intelligence models running on a fleet of connected smart devices, like factory robots or smart cameras, all managed from a central cloud-based control panel.
21 citations
How a Smart LIDAR System Adapts to Noise for Better Distance Sensing
This patent describes a LIDAR system that uses multiple lasers and detectors, and intelligently adjusts the electrical settings of specific detectors to reduce noise and improve distance measurements in different lighting conditions.
1 citation
Creating Your Own Image in Virtual and Augmented Reality
This patent describes how an artificial reality system can show a user their own image, called a self-representation, within a virtual world by using machine learning to identify and display parts of their live image.
How Speakers Adjust Sound for Moving Listeners
This patent describes how a speaker system can automatically change its sound settings when it detects that people listening to it have moved to a different spot.
How to Check if GPS Signal Corrections are Working Right
This patent describes a system to generate, check, and combine corrections for satellite navigation signals, ensuring they are accurate for precise positioning applications.
How Self-Driving Cars Detect and Respond to Road Emergencies
Waymo's patent describes how an autonomous vehicle uses sensors to spot unexpected dangers like people in the road or unusual traffic signs, then takes action to keep everyone safe.
How to Build 3D Models Using Pictures from Different Angles
This patent describes a system that creates a three-dimensional digital object by combining multiple flat images taken from different viewpoints, then lets a user fine-tune how those images wrap around the object.
How a Special Memory Chip Helps Fix Broken 3D NAND Storage
This patent describes a special content addressable memory (CAM) system that quickly finds and reroutes around defective memory locations in 3D NAND storage using multiple processing units at once.
How a Vehicle Dynamically Adjusts Tire Pressure Based on Driving
This patent describes a system and method for automatically adjusting a vehicle's tire pressure based on current driving conditions, using wheel-mounted inflators connected to a central computer.
Smart Sensors for Efficient Drug Delivery Devices
This patent describes how drug delivery devices, like wearable pumps, can save battery power by using sensors to precisely control when their internal motor pushes medicine.
How to Combine Information from Multiple Knowledge Graphs
This patent describes a method for merging information from two or more existing knowledge graphs into a single, unified knowledge graph, using special rules called "graph operators."
4 citations
Fetching Web Content Using Smart Intermediate Servers
This patent describes a system for fetching web content by using intermediate servers, called 'tunnel devices,' chosen based on characteristics like location to speed up delivery to your phone.
How One Phone Can Remotely Control Another When Nearby
A system where one smartphone automatically connects to and controls another nearby phone, acting as a remote screen and input device when the second phone is not being used.
How Video Apps Add Special Effects and Frame People
This patent describes ways for video applications to show special visual effects, like filters or backgrounds, during live video calls or when recording, and how to automatically frame a person.
How to Build a 3D Model That Separates Light from Objects
This patent describes a method to create a detailed 3D digital model of a real scene that can tell the difference between the light in the scene and the objects it illuminates, even transparent ones.
Device for Treating Soft Tissue on Face or Chin with RF and Electricity
This patent describes a device that attaches to a patient's face or chin to treat soft tissue by heating it with radiofrequency energy and causing muscles to contract with electric current.
Nanotubes for Better Cooling in Radio Frequency Chips
This patent describes a radio frequency device that uses tiny nanotube particles mixed into its protective casing to help the chip stay cooler and work better.
New Chemical Compounds for Brighter, More Efficient OLED Screens
This patent describes new organometallic chemical compounds designed to improve the performance of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays found in many modern electronic devices.
Connecting Different Types of Fiber Optic Cables with an Adapter
This patent describes a special adapter that smoothly connects a traditional solid core optical fiber to a newer hollow core optical fiber by carefully changing the light's beam size as it passes between them.
How Oil Wells Send Acoustic Signals Using Mechanical Hammers
A device that uses pressure differences to slam a piston against a metal surface, creating a specific sound vibration that acts as a signal for deep-well operations.
Analyzing Connections in Social Networks
This patent describes systems for analyzing how people are connected in online communities by assigning scores for things like trust or influence, then using those scores to make automated decisions.
How to Safely Shut Down Microservices Without Breaking Apps
A method for shutting down parts of a software system one by one by mapping active requests to specific services, ensuring no tasks are interrupted during updates.
How Computers Understand Hand Movements in the Air
This patent describes a computer system that recognizes hand movements in the air, called air gestures, to control different operations without needing to touch a screen or device.
How a Store's Payment System Keeps Your Card Info Safe
This patent describes a store payment system where your touchscreen inputs, like your PIN, are encrypted by a special processor before being sent for payment, keeping your information secure.
How to Mix Sound for Different Speaker Setups
This patent describes a system for mixing and playing back audio, allowing sound engineers to precisely control where sounds appear in a room, even preventing sounds from playing through specific speakers.
How a Single Command Deploys Cloud Infrastructure Automatically
This patent describes an automated system that takes one command to deploy computing resources across different cloud platforms using various Infrastructure as Code tools, then connects them to a monitoring system.
How Systems Get Approval for Accessing Dependent Resources
This patent describes a system for streamlining access approvals to a resource by automatically linking its approval process to another resource it depends on.
How AI Checks Documents for Policy Rules and Compliance
This patent describes a system where an AI model helps evaluate parts of a document against specific rules or policies given in plain language, then identifies problems or suggests fixes to ensure compliance.
How a System Scores Your Home's Maintenance and Teaches You
This patent describes a system that uses machine learning to score a home's maintenance, compares it to another property, and then creates personalized learning tips for the user to help them improve their home, especially when moving.
How Quantum Computers Learn to Sort Data
This patent describes a method for training a data classifier using a quantum computer, where classical AI helps prepare the data and interpret the quantum results to improve the quantum system's ability to sort information.
How to Save Memory Power by Grouping Error-Correction Data
A method for memory controllers to reduce power consumption by fetching multiple sets of error-checking data in a single memory row access instead of one-by-one.
Mobile Payment Reader Base with Physical Connector for Phones
This patent describes a base that physically connects to a mobile computing device, allowing it to read payment information from cards and send it to the phone.
How AI Understands Answers Across Multiple Documents
Microsoft's 2024 patent on using AI to find answers by understanding how information in one document relates to information in another.
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How a Wearable Device Measures Heart Rate and Blood Flow with Lasers
This patent describes a wearable device that uses a single laser and two different optical sensors—an image sensor and a photodiode—to measure both blood flow patterns (SPG) and blood volume changes (PPG) from biological tissue.
How Speakers Auto-Adjust Sound for Any Room
This patent describes a system where a computing device measures a room's sound characteristics, finds a matching sound profile in a database, and then tells a speaker how to adjust its sound for that specific room and speaker type.
How AI Explains Cyberattacks for Security Training
This patent describes a cybersecurity training tool that uses a large language model to explain why machine learning identified a cyber threat, based on both fake and real attacks, for security teams and regular users.
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How Chips Get Both Light and Electricity on a Special Glass Base
This patent describes a way to build computer chip packages using a special glass base that can carry both electrical signals and light signals, making chips faster and more efficient.
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Making Computer Caches Faster with Dynamic Overfetching
This patent describes a method for computer processors to speed up by intelligently fetching more data than immediately needed into a temporary storage area called a cache, especially when requested data isn't found.
Checking UV Glue Curing While It Happens in Robotic Assembly
This patent describes a system that uses a light guide to shine UV light on glue, then immediately checks how well the glue is curing by measuring reflected light, all within a robot assembly line.
How to Calibrate Health Measurements Using Related Body Data
This patent describes a way to make health measurements more accurate by adjusting them based on other related body data, needing less testing and computer power.
How Multi-Electrode Systems Precisely Control Tissue Heating for Ablation
This patent describes a method for starting a medical ablation procedure using multiple electrodes, carefully controlling the temperature and how fast it rises at each electrode to safely treat tissue.
How Radio Waves Measure Heart Movement and Fluid in the Chest
This patent describes a diagnostic system that uses multiple radio frequency antennas placed on the chest to send waves towards the heart, then analyzes the scattered signals to measure the heart's movement in detail.
How to Connect Wires and Light Signals Through a Protective Cloth
This patent describes a system to make both electrical and optical connections by pushing a plug into a socket, with a protective cloth or 'drape' placed in between, where a sharp part on the plug pokes through the drape.
How an AI System Answers Financial Questions Using Specialized Bots
This patent describes an AI system where a large language model (LLM) directs specialized machine learning agents to answer natural language questions about financial data, then refines the answers using an adversarial AI.
Smart Payment Card with Transaction Info Locked to Payment Method
This patent describes a smart payment card that can use various payment methods like magnetic stripes or NFC, and generates unique, single-use payment information specific to the chosen interface for each transaction.
How a Smart System Organizes Fraud Detection Using Machine Learning
This patent describes a system that uses machine learning to analyze past transactions, group similar ones, and then automatically pick the best tool or service to check for fraud within those groups.
Smart System for Deciding When to Send Security Alerts
This patent describes a method and system for analyzing both alarm and non-alarm events from a building's security system to intelligently decide if a notification should be sent.
How Cameras Automatically Re-Adjust Themselves Using Fixed Objects
This patent describes a method for surveillance cameras to automatically correct their aim and focus by comparing what they currently see to old calibration images, specifically looking for fixed objects in the scene.
AI Predicts 3D Protein Shapes from Genetic Code
This patent describes how a computer uses self-attention neural networks to predict the complex three-dimensional shape of a protein based on its simple amino acid sequence, a process crucial for understanding biology and developing new medicines.
How to Secretly Collect Digital Evidence from Computers
This patent describes a system for secretly collecting digital evidence and monitoring activity from computers using a single software agent that runs only in memory and sends data to a cloud server for smart analysis.
Smart Access Control Using Phone Location and Bluetooth
This patent describes a system that uses a mobile phone's Bluetooth signal for authentication and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for precise location to figure out if a user intends to open a secured door or asset, then performs an action like unlocking it.
How Devices React to Different Kinds of Presses and Swipes
This patent describes user interfaces that respond in various ways to how you interact with physical controls, like pressing harder or longer, or swiping near them, to perform different actions.
Using Non-AI Systems to Improve AI Text Generation
This patent describes a method where a traditional, rule-based computer system helps a Large Language Model (LLM) generate more accurate and reliable text by providing it with better context and fact-checking.
Mouse with Two Angled Scroll Wheels for Sideways Feedback
This patent describes a pointing device, like a computer mouse, that uses two scroll wheels, one of which is angled to allow for both vertical scrolling and a unique sideways haptic feedback when scrolled.
Quick-Release Battery for Weapon-Mounted Recording Devices
This patent describes a camera designed to attach to a weapon, featuring a battery pack that can be quickly swapped out using a push-button release mechanism.
Managing Multiple Phone Cameras in One Viewfinder
This patent describes a system for electronic devices with multiple cameras, allowing users to smoothly zoom across different lenses or view multiple camera feeds simultaneously within a digital viewfinder.
How Modules Can Activate Things in a Sequence
This patent describes a system where an activation signal travels through connected modules, each activating an associated device after a delay before passing the signal to the next module.
How Medical Devices Wirelessly Pair with Wall Units Using Time
This patent describes a system for wirelessly connecting a medical device, like a patient bed, to a wall unit in a hospital room by comparing internal timers when the device is plugged into power.
How a Safety System Tracks People and Alerts Others
This patent describes a safety system that collects location and image data of a registered person and sends it to a designated protector or security company when danger is detected.
Inspecting Encrypted Cloud Disks While Bypassing Provider Rules
This patent describes a method to inspect encrypted data disks in cloud environments for cybersecurity threats by re-encrypting a copy of the disk with a new key, allowing security tools to access it without violating cloud provider restrictions.
How Devices Organize TV Shows in Program Guides
This patent describes how a device can display a program guide that groups media content icons into sub-categories, and then dynamically reorganizes those icons when a group is selected to make browsing easier.
Checking if 3D Point Cloud Data Follows a Standard
This patent describes a system for ensuring that compressed 3D point cloud data, used in things like virtual reality, meets specific rules about the number of points it contains, making it compatible across different devices.
How to Automatically Mix Live and Recorded Video for Online Streaming
This patent describes a system for dynamically creating and updating a playlist for a live media stream that seamlessly combines both real-time video feeds and pre-recorded content based on a schedule and specific triggers.
How Video Files Use Digital Signatures for Security
This patent describes a system where a display device checks for a valid digital signature within video files to ensure they are authentic and secure before allowing them to play.
How to Clean Metal Off Wafers After EUV Chipmaking
This patent describes a specialized system and cleaning fluid used to precisely remove tiny metal bits from silicon wafers after they've been patterned using extreme ultraviolet light for making advanced computer chips.
How Video Streaming Services Deliver Content from Multiple Sources
This patent describes a method for video streaming services to create a special file that tells your device where to find different parts of a video, pulling from multiple internet locations to ensure smooth playback.
How a Compact Digital Phased Array Antenna System Works
This patent describes a system for an advanced antenna that can steer radio signals using digital technology, packed into a compact, managed unit.
How a Digital Phased Array Antenna Steers Radio Signals Electronically
This patent describes a system that uses many small antennas and digital processing to precisely aim and receive radio signals, like a smart, electronic spotlight for radio waves.
How a Digital Phased Array Antenna System Works
This patent describes a compact, multi-band antenna system that uses digital technology to steer radio waves, allowing it to communicate in multiple directions and frequencies without physically moving.
Securing Computer Settings with Encryption and Blockchain
This patent describes a system that locks down computer settings by encrypting them and storing the encrypted data on a blockchain for enhanced security and tamper-proofing.
How a Droplet Device Delivers Medicine When You Breathe In
This patent describes an electronic device that sprays a fine mist of liquid, like medicine, into your mouth or nose automatically when it detects you are inhaling at a specific speed.
A Digital Antenna System for Steering Radio Signals
This patent describes a digital antenna system that uses multiple small antennas and digital processing to precisely aim radio signals across different frequency bands, while also managing power and heat.
Automated Drone Charging Hub with a Locking Arm
This patent describes a special charging station for drones that can move out to meet the drone, connect to it, and then lock it in place while it charges.
Optimizing Network Resources with Real-time Environmental Awareness
This patent describes a system that watches the invisible electromagnetic signals around it to figure out the best way to manage internet and phone networks for users.
Smartly Managing Radio Frequencies for Better Wireless
This patent describes a system that dynamically manages and prioritizes how radio frequencies are used, making wireless communication more efficient by using sensors and data analysis.
How to Update AI on Small Devices with Slow Internet
This patent describes a method for efficiently updating artificial intelligence models on small, internet-connected devices, like smart cameras, by sending only the changes, or 'patches,' instead of the entire updated model, which saves bandwidth.
How AI Learns to Run Faster on Specific Computer Chips
This patent describes how a smart AI system, called a reinforcement learning agent, trains other AI models to run more efficiently on specific computer hardware by cleverly reducing their size without losing too much accuracy.
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How Your Car Can Become a Payment Card
This patent describes a system where a car's computer system can store your payment cards and use special short-range signals from external car parts to securely pay at places like gas stations or drive-thrus.
Finding Rare Genetic Changes in Blood Using DNA Fragments
This patent describes a system and method for detecting uncommon genetic mutations and changes in gene copy numbers from DNA fragments found freely in bodily fluids, like blood.
How a Car Can Pay for Things Using Secure Short-Range Communication
This patent describes a system where a car acts as a payment device, using a very short-range wireless link from exterior hardware to securely send a tokenized credit card number to a payment terminal.
Efficiently Combining Data from Different Sensors
This patent describes a system for combining information from many different types of sensors more efficiently by carefully selecting and processing the data, reducing the computer power needed.
How a Cloud Server Remotely Controls Smart Devices in Buildings and Cars
This patent describes how an internet-connected server can remotely manage smart devices like sensors and actuators in buildings or vehicles, using a continuous feedback system and built-in redundancy for reliable control.
Moving Chemical Ingredients Between Tiny Liquid Drops
This patent describes a method for precisely transferring a chemical ingredient from one tiny liquid droplet to another, changing the concentration of that ingredient in both drops.