Patents by Inventor Vishal Vijay Punwani

Vishal Vijay Punwani 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: 12075194
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani
  • Patent number: 12047708
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: SOPHYA INC.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani
  • Publication number: 20230370567
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn GILES, Morgan Bruce DeWitt TALBOT, Mark LIU, Ayse BAYBARS, Vinay PUNWANI
  • Patent number: 11750774
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SOPHYA INC.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani, Edwin Walda
  • Publication number: 20230188677
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani, Edwin Walda
  • Patent number: 11589008
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani, Edwin Walda
  • Patent number: 11570405
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce Dewitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani, Edwin Walda
  • Publication number: 20220124130
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn GILES, Morgan Bruce DeWitt TALBOT, Mark LIU, Ayse BAYBARS, Vinay PUNWANI, Edwin WALDA
  • Publication number: 20220124286
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn Giles, Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Mark Liu, Ayse Baybars, Vinay Punwani, Edwin Walda
  • Publication number: 20220124125
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn GILES, Morgan Bruce DeWitt TALBOT, Mark LIU, Ayse BAYBARS, Vinay PUNWANI, Edwin WALDA
  • Publication number: 20220124285
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein facilitate virtual interactions between users that more closely resemble their in-person counterparts. In particular, the methods and systems simulate in-person interactions in virtual environments through the use of complex spatial algorithms. For example, in some embodiments, the methods and systems provide avatar-based video conferencing systems in which avatars are connected by video/voice chat to any avatar based on one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Sophya Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Vijay PUNWANI, Emma Kathryn GILES, Morgan Bruce DeWitt TALBOT, Mark LIU, Ayse BAYBARS, Vinay PUNWANI, Edwin WALDA
  • Patent number: 11004473
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving the interactivity of media content. The methods and systems are particularly applicable to the e-learning space, which features unique problems in engaging with users, maintaining that engagement, and allowing users to alter media assets to their specific needs. To address these issues, as well as improving interactivity of media assets generally, the methods and systems described herein provide for annotation and truncation of media assets. More particularly, the methods and systems described herein provide features such as annotation guidance and video condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Sage Learning Inc.
    Inventors: Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles
  • Publication number: 20200402541
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving the interactivity of media content. The methods and systems are particularly applicable to the e-learning space, which features unique problems in engaging with users, maintaining that engagement, and allowing users to alter media assets to their specific needs. To address these issues, as well as improving interactivity of media assets generally, the methods and systems described herein provide for annotation and truncation of media assets. More particularly, the methods and systems described herein provide features such as annotation guidance and video condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Sage Learning Inc.
    Inventors: Morgan Bruce DeWitt Talbot, Vishal Vijay Punwani, Emma Kathryn Giles