Snap Inc. patent applications published on July 4th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Snap Inc. on July 4th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Snap Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies including a system for depth determination using stereo vision, a method for guided personal identity-based actions, a system for publishing posts with varying levels of attribution, and a system for sharing content with non-account holders. These patents aim to enhance user experiences, improve data utilization, and streamline processes in various applications.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * System for Depth Determination:
    - Uses stereo vision and phase detection auto focus for depth determination.
    - Two optical sensors capture images from different perspectives.
    - Triangulation is used to estimate object depth.
  * Guided Personal Identity-Based Actions:
    - Facilitates shared actions between users.
    - Allows users to perform actions using another user's data.
  * System for Publishing Posts with Varying Attribution:
    - Secure user account publishes posts through a buffer user account.
    - Ability to modify posts to add attribution image data.
  * System for Sharing Content with Non-Account Holders:
    - Off-platform communication for recipients without platform accounts.
    - Seamless access to shared content once a new platform account is created.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Depth Determination System:
    - Autonomous vehicles for accurate depth perception.
    - Robotics for object manipulation and navigation.
  * Guided Personal Identity-Based Actions:
    - Social networking platforms for shared actions and collaborations.
    - Personalized recommendation systems based on user actions.
  * System for Sharing Content with Non-Account Holders:
    - Increased reach for shared content.
    - Enhanced user experience for recipients without platform accounts.

Patent applications for Snap Inc. on July 4th, 2024

EYEWEAR TETHER (18606642)

Main Inventor

Yoav BEN-HAIM

USER INTERFACE FOR THIRD PARTY USE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (18605349)

Main Inventor

Ebony James Charlton

PROVIDING CHANGE IN PRESENCE SOUNDS WITHIN VIRTUAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT (18604128)

Main Inventor

Brandon Francis

DEVICE PAIRING USING MACHINE-READABLE OPTICAL LABEL (18124099)

Main Inventor

Georgios Evangelidis

COLLABORATIVE AUGMENTED REALITY EYEWEAR WITH EGO MOTION ALIGNMENT (18442772)

Main Inventor

Branislav Micusik

CAMERA INTRINSIC RE-CALIBRATION IN MONO VISUAL TRACKING SYSTEM (18609845)

Main Inventor

Kai Zhou

GENERATING VIRTUAL HAIRSTYLE USING LATENT SPACE PROJECTORS (18149007)

Main Inventor

Aleksandr Belskikh

AR NAVIGATION AID FOR USER GUIDANCE (18605111)

Main Inventor

Pawel Wawruch

DEVICE CLUSTERING (18601790)

Main Inventor

Zahra Ferdowsi

EXTERNAL MESSAGING FUNCTION FOR AN INTERACTION SYSTEM (18608763)

Main Inventor

Nathan Kenneth Boyd

SOCIAL MEDIA POST SUBSCRIBE REQUESTS FOR BUFFER USER ACCOUNTS (18608366)

Main Inventor

Nicholas R. Allen

GUIDED PERSONAL IDENTITY BASED ACTIONS (18604075)

Main Inventor

Landon Anderton

VARIED DEPTH DETERMINATION USING STEREO VISION AND PHASE DETECTION AUTO FOCUS (PDAF) (18606150)

Main Inventor

Sagi Katz