Patents by Inventor Karl Bayer
Karl Bayer 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).
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Publication number: 20240086659Abstract: An apparatus to perform fast data access comprises a receiver, a processor, and a memory. The processor receives using the receiver a light signal from a light source. The light signal can be structured to generate a temporal code. The light source is an optical beacon that includes a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). The processor then decodes the light signal to generate a network address, and causes a display of a client device coupled to the apparatus to display information based on the network address. The network address can be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address and the information based on the network address includes a webpage associated with the URL. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jian Wang, Karl Bayer, Shree K. Nayar
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Patent number: 11907638Abstract: A client device processing received emoji messages using emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11888797Abstract: Emoji-first messaging where text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11861075Abstract: A personalized emoji dictionary, such as for use with emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a personalized emoji library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11823002Abstract: An apparatus to perform fast data access comprises a receiver, a processor, and a memory. The processor receives using the receiver a light signal from a light source. The light signal can be structured to generate a temporal code. The light source is an optical beacon that includes a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). The processor then decodes the light signal to generate a network address, and causes a display of a client device coupled to the apparatus to display information based on the network address. The network address can be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address and the information based on the network address includes a webpage associated with the URL. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Jian Wang, Karl Bayer, Shree K. Nayar
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Patent number: 11825276Abstract: An apparatus with a selector input device to transmit an audio signal comprises a microphone, a communication interface, and a selector input device. The apparatus can also comprise a processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations comprising detecting an activation of the selector input device. In response to detecting the activation, the processor captures the audio signal via the microphone and transmits the audio signal via the communication interface to a first client device. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Jacob Andreou, Shree K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20230137950Abstract: A client device processing received emoji messages using emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Publication number: 20230090565Abstract: A personalized emoji dictionary, such as for use with emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a personalized emoji library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11593548Abstract: A client device processing received emoji messages using emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Publication number: 20230043479Abstract: Shortcut keypad system for electronic communications comprises first apparatus and second apparatus. First apparatus and second apparatus each comprise an input device, a processor and a memory. The input device comprises selectable items including first selectable item. The processor of the first apparatus receives a selection of the first selectable item, and transmits a signal corresponding to the first selectable item to the second apparatus. The processor of the second apparatus receives the signal corresponding to the first selectable item, and causes the input device of the second apparatus to indicate that the signal corresponding to the first selectable item is received. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith, Karl Bayer, Marian Pho, Gurunandan Krishnan Gorumkonda
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Patent number: 11567335Abstract: An apparatus to target recipients of media content items comprises a camera, a communication interface, and a selector input device. The selector input device is communicatively coupled to the camera and the communication interface and has settings associated with groups of recipients. The groups of recipients include a first group and a second group. In response to receiving a selection of a first setting from the selector input device, the camera captures a first media content item and the communication interface transmits the first media content item to the first group. The selector input device can be a rotary wheel. To select the first setting from the plurality of settings, the user can rotate the rotary wheel to the first setting and press the rotary wheel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Shree K. Nayar, Karl Bayer
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Patent number: 11531406Abstract: A personalized emoji dictionary, such as for use with emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a personalized emoji library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11501528Abstract: An apparatus to perform functions on media content items comprises a camera, a communication interface, and a selector input device. The selector input device is communicatively coupled to the camera and the communication interface and has a function setting. In response to detecting activation of the selector input device, the camera captures a media content item and the communication interface transmits the media content item to the server for function processing. The selector input device can be a rotary wheel. To select the function setting from the plurality of settings, the user can rotate the rotary wheel to a function setting and press the rotary wheel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Gurunandan Krishnan Gorumkonda, Marian Pho, Karl Bayer, Shree K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20220334652Abstract: A personalized emoji dictionary, such as for use with emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a personalized emoji library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Publication number: 20220335201Abstract: A client device processing received emoji messages using emoji-first messaging. Text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Publication number: 20220337540Abstract: Emoji-first messaging where text messaging is automatically converted to emojis by an emoji-first application so that only emojis are communicated from one client device to another client device. Each client device has a library of emojis that are mapped to words, which libraries are customizable and unique to the users of the client devices, such that the users can communicate secretly in code. Upon receipt of a string of emojis, a user can select the emoji string to convert to text if desired, for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Karl Bayer, Prerna Chikersal, Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith
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Patent number: 11477318Abstract: Shortcut keypad system for electronic communications comprises first apparatus and second apparatus. First apparatus and second apparatus each comprise an input device, a processor and a memory. The input device comprises selectable items including first selectable item. The processor of the first apparatus receives a selection of the first selectable item, and transmits a signal corresponding to the first selectable item to the second apparatus. The processor of the second apparatus receives the signal corresponding to the first selectable item, and causes the input device of the second apparatus to indicate that the signal corresponding to the first selectable item is received. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: Shree K. Nayar, Brian Anthony Smith, Karl Bayer, Marian Pho, Gurunandan Krishnan Gorumkonda
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Publication number: 20220210551Abstract: An apparatus with a selector input device to transmit an audio signal comprises a microphone, a communication interface, and a selector input device. The apparatus can also comprise a processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations comprising detecting an activation of the selector input device. In response to detecting the activation, the processor captures the audio signal via the microphone and transmits the audio signal via the communication interface to a first client device. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Karl Bayer, Jacob Andreou, Shree K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20220210336Abstract: An apparatus with a selector input device to transmit media content items comprises a camera with a camera lens and an image sensor, a communication interface, and a selector input device. The apparatus can also comprise a processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations comprising detecting activation of the selector input device. In response to detecting the activation, the processor can capture a media content item via the camera and transmit, via the communication interface, the media content item to a client device. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Karl Bayer, Shree K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20220004260Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that relate to vibrational input elements configured to provide inputs to control an application executed by a mobile computing device. The vibrational input elements may produce distinct vibration patterns that are detectable by a sensor of the mobile computing device. The respective vibration patterns may correspond to one or more actions that may be performed in relation to the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Chang Xiao, Karl Bayer, Shree K. Nayar, Changxi Zheng