Patents by Inventor Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
Vivian Wei-Fen Chou 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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Patent number: 11567531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Patent number: 11548210Abstract: Systems and apparatus for protecting a mobile device. The system includes a screen protector configured to be applied to a screen of the mobile device. The system also includes a cap configured to receive an end of the mobile device and prevent movement of the mobile device relative to the screen protector. The system also includes a pivot strip connecting the cap and the screen protector and being configured to facilitate a pivoting of the screen protector relative to the cap and establish alignment of the screen protector with the screen of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Arthur Chen
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Patent number: 11489950Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Jonathan Fong
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Patent number: 11338500Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Patent number: 11338525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Publication number: 20210229339Abstract: Systems and apparatus for protecting a mobile device. The system includes a screen protector configured to be applied to a screen of the mobile device. The system also includes a cap configured to receive an end of the mobile device and prevent movement of the mobile device relative to the screen protector. The system also includes a pivot strip connecting the cap and the screen protector and being configured to facilitate a pivoting of the screen protector relative to the cap and establish alignment of the screen protector with the screen of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Arthur Chen
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Patent number: 11036259Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Vivian Wei Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Publication number: 20210084132Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: VIVIAN WEI-FEN CHOU, Jonathan Fong
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Patent number: 10855821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Jonathan Fong
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Publication number: 20200321995Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Publication number: 20200215807Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Publication number: 20200215745Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Publication number: 20190033922Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Vivian Wei Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
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Patent number: 9615650Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
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Publication number: 20150194994Abstract: A weatherproof phone case including a bottom portion having side walls defining a closed perimeter, the side walls having an outer surface with at least two channels and an inner surface having a flange. The phone case also including a rigid back plate defining a perimeter and having at least two protrusions that travel around at least a portion of the perimeter, the at least two protrusions connectable to the at least two channels, the back plate and the side walls forming a cavity for the placement of a mobile device. The phone case also including a top portion having an outer perimeter, a top surface, an extruding wall extending therefrom and an opening positioned between the top surface and the extruding wall, the top portion configured to fit onto the bottom portion such that the opening receives the flange of the bottom portion. The phone case also including a transparent screen attached to the outer perimeter to allow viewing into the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
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Publication number: 20150150360Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
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Patent number: D715537Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
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Patent number: D716040Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou