Patents Assigned to Superior Communications
  • Patent number: 11567531
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods that ensures that an ultrasonic fingerprint detection process is not interfered with by using a screen protector. An example screen protector for a mobile device is disclosed that is capable of an in-screen fingerprint detection. The screen protector includes a first layer made of a clear rigid material and configured to be touched by a user. The screen protector also includes a second layer beneath the first layer and made of a film. Additionally, the screen protector includes a third layer beneath the second layer and configured to contact the mobile device. The third layer includes a fingerprint conduit configured to facilitate the in-screen fingerprint detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Patent number: 11489950
    Abstract: A stand for a mobile device. The stand includes a back plate having a pair of parallel tracks, the back surface of the back plate attached to a back surface of the mobile device. The stand includes a sliding plate having a first end coupled to the back plate and configured to slide along the pair of parallel tracks. The stand includes a pivot plate having a first end connected to the second end of the sliding plate at a hinge, a second end connected to the back plate, and the pivot plate is configured to pivot relative to the back plate when the first end of the sliding plate slides along the pair of parallel tracks. The pivot plate, the sliding plate, and the back plate form one or more channels for receiving one or more fingers of a user when the stand is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Jonathan Fong
  • Patent number: 11338525
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying a protective layer to an outer surface of a mobile device. A system may include a protective layer for an outer surface of a mobile device and an alignment layer coupled to the protective layer. A frame may define a cavity configured to receive the mobile device. The frame may include a surface positioned outside of the cavity and configured to support the alignment layer and configured to be depressed relative to the mobile device to reduce a distance between the protective layer and the outer surface of the mobile device when the mobile device is positioned in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Patent number: 11155067
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a flange may be configured to couple to the protective film. The flange may aid in the accurate application of the protective film to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Shraddha Patel, Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou
  • Patent number: 11146084
    Abstract: A power sensing and indication circuit includes a first device connector for charging a first device and having a first pin and a second pin, the first pin of the first device connector being connected to an output voltage port of a controller. The power sensing and indication circuit includes a first amplifier. The first amplifier has an inverting input port, a non-inverting input port and an output port. The power sensing and indication circuit includes a first set of multiple photodiodes for emitting light of a first color and a second set of multiple photodiodes for emitting light of a second color. The power sensing and indication circuit includes at least one of a transistor or a digital circuit to cause the first set of multiple diodes to emit light of the first color or the second set of multiple photodiodes to emit light of the second color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Samuel Sentosa, David Su
  • Patent number: 11036259
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a mobile device screen protector system. The system includes a screen protector configured to attach to the screen of the mobile device. The system includes a back film removably attached to the screen protector. The system includes a front film having a screen protector portion and an anchor portion extending away from the screen protector portion and configured to be removably attached to at least one of an edge and a back side of the mobile device via an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Patent number: 10855821
    Abstract: A stand for a mobile device. The stand includes a back plate having a pair of parallel tracks, the back surface of the back plate attached to a back surface of the mobile device. The stand includes a sliding plate having a first end coupled to the back plate and configured to slide along the pair of parallel tracks. The stand includes a pivot plate having a first end connected to the second end of the sliding plate at a hinge, a second end connected to the back plate, and the pivot plate is configured to pivot relative to the back plate when the first end of the sliding plate slides along the pair of parallel tracks. The pivot plate, the sliding plate, and the back plate form one or more channels for receiving one or more fingers of a user when the stand is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Jonathan Fong
  • Patent number: 10362855
    Abstract: A system for mounting a mobile device to a wearer's arm, including a mobile device housing and an armband. The armband includes an elongate bistable spring movable between two positions to hold the armband to the wearer's arm. A clip may be joined to the armband, with the clip including slidable arms that extend across a diagonal of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Sun Joon Whang, Soo Park, Albert Frank Ventura, Mervyn Cheung, George Chen
  • Patent number: 9680515
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device including a body with a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid therein. An armband for a mobile device includes a band with a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid therein. The fluid chamber may serve to cushion the mobile device or wearer's arm when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Pan, Ming-Shiuan Li, Alexander Greenough, Adam Cho, Timothy Ng
  • Patent number: 9634707
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device including a body with a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid therein. An armband for a mobile device includes a band with a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid therein. The fluid chamber may serve to cushion the mobile device or wearer's arm when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Pan, Ming-Shiuan Li, Alexander Greenough, Adam Cho, Timothy Ng
  • Patent number: 9615650
    Abstract: An armband includes an electronic device holder including an outer shell for holding an electronic device. A first wing structure with a first strap opening extends outward from the outer shell and a second wing structure with a second strap opening extends outward from the outer shell. The armband further includes a strap with at least one attachment portion located between a first end portion and a second end portion of the strap for detachably securing the first end portion after the strap has passed through the first strap opening and for detachably securing the second end portion after the strap has passed through the second strap opening. An inner layer of the strap includes a moisture wicking material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Patent number: 9385551
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to a universal charger which provides a power supply for the charging of OMTP devices and non-OMTP devices based on whether an OMTP mobile communication device or a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected. A power charging apparatus is provided for charging a mobile communication device. The power charging apparatus includes a connector for connecting to a charging port of the mobile communication device, and a controller coupled to the connector, the controller configured to determine whether the mobile communication device connected to the connector is a non-OMTP mobile communication device or an OMTP mobile communication device, the controller further configured to charge a non-OMTP mobile communication device when a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector, and further configured to charge an OMTP mobile communication device when an OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Samuel Sentosa
  • Patent number: 9252615
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to a universal charger which provides a power supply for the charging of OMTP devices and non-OMTP devices based on whether an OMTP mobile communication device or a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected. A power charging apparatus is provided for charging a mobile communication device. The power charging apparatus includes a connector for connecting to a charging port of the mobile communication device, and a controller coupled to the connector, the controller configured to determine whether the mobile communication device connected to the connector is a non-OMTP mobile communication device or an OMTP mobile communication device, the controller further configured to charge a non-OMTP mobile communication device when a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector, and further configured to charge an OMTP mobile communication device when an OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Samuel Sentosa
  • Patent number: 9185954
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mervyn Cheung, Charlie LaColla
  • Patent number: D746801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Pan
  • Patent number: D753386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Pan, Alexander Greenough, Ming-Shiuan Li
  • Patent number: D762200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Pan, Ming-Shiuan Li, Alexander Greenough, Adam Cho, Timothy Ng
  • Patent number: D781297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Anzhang Liao
  • Patent number: D793344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Szuchi Wang
  • Patent number: D796435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Adamu Cho