Snap Inc. patent applications published on July 11th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Snap Inc. on July 11th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Snap Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies. The first patent focuses on targeted image adjustments, allowing users to customize media content with precision. The second patent involves integrating light sources in smartphones for enhanced user interaction with head-worn devices. The third patent introduces an age verification technology using an SDK in messaging systems. Lastly, Snap Inc. has patented wearable devices that can transition between collapsed and wearable conditions, integrating optical elements and electronics.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Targeted image adjustments for media content customization.
  * Integration of light sources in smartphones for improved user interaction with head-worn devices.
  * Age verification technology using an SDK in messaging systems.
  * Wearable devices transitioning between collapsed and wearable conditions, integrating optical elements and electronics.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Photo editing applications, video editing software, and social media platforms can benefit from targeted image adjustments.
  * Augmented reality gaming, virtual reality training simulations, and interactive educational experiences can utilize the smartphone integration technology.
  * Social media networks, online gaming platforms, and e-commerce websites can enhance security and compliance with age restrictions using the age verification technology.
  * Various wearable devices can incorporate the collapsible design for easy storage and use, integrating optical elements and electronics seamlessly.

Patent applications for Snap Inc. on July 11th, 2024

AUGMENTED REALITY BEAUTY PRODUCT TUTORIALS (18609698)

Main Inventor

Christine Barron

REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION INTERFACE WITH HAPTIC AND AUDIO FEEDBACK RESPONSE (18614349)

Main Inventor

Alexander P. Powell

GESTURE-BASED SHARED AR SESSION CREATION (18611141)

Main Inventor

Piers George Cowburn

SERVICE MANAGER ON A WEARABLE DEVICE (18049174)

Main Inventor

Adithya Gajulapally

PROVIDING TRAVEL-BASED AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT RELATING TO USER-SUBMITTED REVIEWS (18612607)

Main Inventor

Kaveh Anvaripour

3D SPACE CARVING USING HANDS FOR OBJECT CAPTURE (17973167)

Main Inventor

Branislav Micusik

NATURAL HAND RENDERING IN XR SYSTEMS (18151284)

Main Inventor

Mason Spong

CONTENTIONLESS LEVEL-SHIFTER FOR DRIVING PIXELS OF A DISPLAY (18408803)

Main Inventor

Trent D. Whitten

EYEWEAR HAVING SELECTIVELY EXPOSABLE FEATURE (18616922)

Main Inventor

Matthew Hanover

STATED AGE FILTER (18612055)

Main Inventor

Patrick Mandia

PHONE CASE FOR TRACKING AND LOCALIZATION (17970274)

Main Inventor

Ilteris Kaan Canberk

TARGETED IMAGE ADJUSTMENT (18470732)

Main Inventor

Qiang Gao