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).

  • 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: 11548210
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Arthur Chen
  • 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: 11338500
    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
  • Publication number: 20210229339
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Arthur Chen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210084132
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: VIVIAN WEI-FEN CHOU, Jonathan Fong
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200321995
    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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Publication number: 20200215745
    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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Publication number: 20200215807
    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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Vivian Wei-Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • Publication number: 20190033922
    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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Vivian Wei Fen Chou, Eugene Chun
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150194994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Publication number: 20150150360
    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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Patent number: D715537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou
  • Patent number: D716040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Michael Soriano, Vivian Wei-Fen Chou