Patents by Inventor Dorian Franklin Baldwin

Dorian Franklin Baldwin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11925869
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for modifying avatar components of avatar datasets for multiple users, generating avatars based on the datasets, and displaying multiple avatars on a display screen of a graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Dorian Franklin Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11876762
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging and imaging software and systems by generating and displaying media overlays with avatars of different users. For example, media overlays can be generated by the system and displayed in conjunction with media content (e.g., images and/or video) generated by an image-capturing device (e.g., a digital camera).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Richard Allen, Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Timothy Jordan Garcia
  • Patent number: 11843456
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging and imaging software and systems by generating and displaying media overlays with avatars of different users. For example, media overlays can be generated by the system and displayed in conjunction with media content (e.g., images and/or video) generated by an image-capturing device (e.g., a digital camera).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Richard Allen, Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Timothy Jordan Garcia
  • Publication number: 20230269208
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging and imaging software and systems by generating and displaying media overlays with avatars of different users. For example, media overlays can be generated by the system and displayed in conjunction with media content (e.g., images and/or video) generated by an image-capturing device (e.g., a digital camera).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Richard Allen, Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Timothy Jordan Garcia
  • Patent number: 11607616
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for modifying avatar components of avatar datasets for multiple users, generating avatars based on the datasets, and displaying multiple avatars on a display screen of a graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Dorian Franklin Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20230070671
    Abstract: A system according to various exemplary embodiments includes a processor and a user interface coupled to the processor, the user interface comprising an input device and a display screen. The system further comprises a sensor component coupled to the processor, the sensor component comprising a location sensor for determining location information associated with the system, and memory coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations comprising: retrieving sensor information from the sensor component, the sensor information including location information from the location sensor; retrieving, from the memory, avatar information associated with a user of the system; generating a customized graphic based on the sensor information and the user's avatar information; and presenting the customized graphic within an electronic message via the display screen of the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, Shahan Panth, David James Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11509615
    Abstract: A system according to various exemplary embodiments includes a processor and a user interface coupled to the processor, the user interface comprising an input device and a display screen. The system further comprises a sensor component coupled to the processor, the sensor component comprising a location sensor for determining location information associated with the system, and memory coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations comprising: retrieving sensor information from the sensor component, the sensor information including location information from the location sensor; retrieving, from the memory, avatar information associated with a user of the system; generating a customized graphic based on the sensor information and the user's avatar information; and presenting the customized graphic within an electronic message via the display screen of the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, Shahan Panth, David James Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20220134236
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for modifying avatar components of avatar datasets for multiple users, generating avatars based on the datasets, and displaying multiple avatars on a display screen of a graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Dorian Franklin Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20220109648
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Patent number: 11229849
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for modifying avatar components of avatar datasets for multiple users, generating avatars based on the datasets, and displaying multiple avatars on a display screen of a graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Dorian Franklin Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11218433
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Patent number: 11192031
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for modifying avatar components of avatar datasets for multiple users, generating avatars based on the datasets, and displaying multiple avatars on a display screen of a graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Dorian Franklin Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11178083
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Publication number: 20210266277
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging and imaging software and systems by generating and displaying media overlays with avatars of different users. For example, media overlays can be generated by the system and displayed in conjunction with media content (e.g., images and/or video) generated by an image-capturing device (e.g., a digital camera).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Richard Allen, Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Timothy Jordan Garcia
  • Publication number: 20210152505
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Patent number: 10938758
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging and imaging software and systems by generating and displaying media overlays with avatars of different users. For example, media overlays can be generated by the system and displayed in conjunction with media content (e.g., images and/or video) generated by an image-capturing device (e.g., a digital camera).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Richard Allen, Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Timothy Jordan Garcia
  • Patent number: 10880246
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Publication number: 20200306637
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving a request to display an avatar within a graphical user interface of a client device, authenticating the request based on user data, retrieving the avatar from a database, transmitting the avatar to the client device and presenting the avatar within the user interface of the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, Maoning Guo, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth, Rahul Bhupendra Sheth, Leah Spontaneo, Wenzhou Wang, Artem Yagodin
  • Publication number: 20190386941
    Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth
  • Patent number: 10432559
    Abstract: System for generating customized images to be displayed within an electronic message. System retrieves communication data associated with a communication between a first user and a second user. System determines a relationship between the first user and the second user based on the communication data and generates avatar characteristics based on the relationship. System generates an image including a first avatar representing the first user and a second avatar representing the second user. The first and second avatars are generated based on the avatar characteristics. System causes the image to be displayed. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Franklin Baldwin, Jacob Edward Blackstock, David James Kennedy, Shahan Panth