Patents by Inventor Vu Tran

Vu Tran 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).

  • Publication number: 20260144653
    Abstract: A brain-controlled robotic prosthetic arm integrates a hybrid neural network model, combining Convolutional Neural Networks and Recurrent Neural Networks for advanced electroencephalography signal processing. The system enables users to control the prosthetic arm using brain signals, with supplementary integration of manual operation. The modular design allows for user-attachable extension parts, customizable configurations, and 3D-printed components tailored to the user's anatomy. Each finger is actuated by an independent micro linear motor, providing precise control and lifelike movements. The prosthetic arm incorporates a sensory feedback system, with flexible material on the fingertips embedded with sensors that detect tactile forces, temperature, and pressure. This feedback is delivered in real time to enhance the user's perception of interaction with their environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Northern Kentucky University
    Inventors: Mahdi Yazdanpour, Yangyang Tao, Vu Tran
  • Patent number: 12556399
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: accessing a data object that comprises an Augmented-Reality (AR) filter; accessing a blockchain based on the accessing the data object; minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) based on the data object and the blockchain; and storing the NFT on the blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Vu Tran
  • Publication number: 20250218087
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, user content items generated using a client application may be shared with users that are not contacts of the user within the client application. A user interface that indicates a number of recipients of the user content item may be generated that also includes a first section that displays the user content item and a second section to add text content to the user content item. In various examples, one or more classifications may be associated with the user content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Antonio Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20250193177
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that comprises a media object and mutable metadata; allocating the NFT to a user of a client device; granting the user of the client device a permission to change the mutable metadata of the NFT based on the allocating the NFT to the user of the client device; generating an open-edition of the NFT, the open-edition of the NFT comprising a reference to the mutable metadata; receiving a change to the mutable metadata from the user of the client device; and updating the open-edition of the NFT based on the change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Sophia Dominguez, Vu Tran
  • Patent number: 12284174
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that comprises a media object and mutable metadata; allocating the NFT to a user of a client device; granting the user of the client device a permission to change the mutable metadata of the NFT based on the allocating the NFT to the user of the client device; generating an open-edition of the NFT, the open-edition of the NFT comprising a reference to the mutable metadata; receiving a change to the mutable metadata from the user of the client device; and updating the open-edition of the NFT based on the change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SNAP INC.
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Sophia Dominguez, Vu Tran
  • Patent number: 12271982
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, user content items generated using a client application may be shared with users that are not contacts of the user within the client application. A user interface that indicates a number of recipients of the user content item may be generated that also includes a first section that displays the user content item and a second section to add text content to the user content item. In various examples, one or more classifications may be associated with the user content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: SNAP INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20240275606
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: accessing a data object that comprises an Augmented-Reality (AR) filter; accessing a blockchain based on the accessing the data object; minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) based on the data object and the blockchain; and storing the NFT on the blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Vu Tran
  • Patent number: 12010240
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: accessing a data object that comprises an Augmented-Reality (AR) filter; accessing a blockchain based on the accessing the data object; minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) based on the data object and the blockchain; and storing the NFT on the blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Vu Tran
  • Publication number: 20240176922
    Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Palmer, Vu Tran, Brian Webb, Brian Keller
  • Patent number: 11960799
    Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Flyreel, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Palmer, Vu Tran, Brian Webb, Brian Keller
  • Patent number: 11928167
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, content generated using a client application may be associated with a classification. A number of classifications may be recommended to users of a client application based on alphanumeric characters entered by the users. Additionally, a number of classifications may be recommended to the users of the client application based one or more additional criteria, such as recently used classifications or classifications having at least a threshold frequency of use by additional users of the client application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20230259667
    Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Victor Palmer, Vu Tran, Brian Webb, Brian Keller
  • Patent number: 11699001
    Abstract: Introduced here computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for generating measurements of physical structures and environments in an automated matter through analysis of data that is generated by one or more sensors included in a computing device. This can be accomplished by combining insights that are derived through analysis different types of data that are generated, computed, or otherwise obtained by a computing device. For instance, a computer program may enable or facilitate measurement of arbitrary dimensions, angles, and square footage of a physical structure based on (i) images generated by an image sensor included in the corresponding computing device and (ii) measurements generated by an inertial sensor included in the corresponding computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Flyreel, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Palmer, Vu Tran, Brian Webb, Brian Keller
  • Publication number: 20230185431
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, content generated using a client application may be associated with a classification. The content may be accessed based on one or more classifications associated with the content. Content may be generated by a client application executed by a client device of a content creator and sent to a server system that may distribute the content to one or more additional client devices of recipients of the content. The server system may also aggregate content having a same classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20230102606
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that comprises a media object and mutable metadata; allocating the NFT to a user of a client device; granting the user of the client device a permission to change the mutable metadata of the NFT based on the allocating the NFT to the user of the client device; generating an open-edition of the NFT, the open-edition of the NFT comprising a reference to the mutable metadata; receiving a change to the mutable metadata from the user of the client device; and updating the open-edition of the NFT based on the change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Sophia Dominguez, Vu Tran
  • Publication number: 20230098615
    Abstract: A system to perform operations that include: accessing a data object that comprises an Augmented-Reality (AR) filter; accessing a blockchain based on the accessing the data object; minting a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) based on the data object and the blockchain; and storing the NFT on the blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Rajeev Advani, Vu Tran
  • Patent number: 11574005
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, content generated using a client application may be associated with a classification. The content may be accessed based on one or more classifications associated with the content. Content may be generated by a client application executed by a client device of a content creator and sent to a server system that may distribute the content to one or more additional client devices of recipients of the content. The server system may also aggregate content having a same classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20220319082
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, user content items generated using a client application may be shared with users that are not contacts of the user within the client application. A user interface that indicates a number of recipients of the user content item may be generated that also includes a first section that displays the user content item and a second section to add text content to the user content item. In various examples, one or more classifications may be associated with the user content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Publication number: 20220318325
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, content generated using a client application may be associated with a classification. A number of classifications may be recommended to users of a client application based on alphanumeric characters entered by the users. Additionally, a number of classifications may be recommended to the users of the client application based one or more additional criteria, such as recently used classifications or classifications having at least a threshold frequency of use by additional users of the client application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan
  • Patent number: D975110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Kaveh Anvaripour, Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Andrew Grosvenor Cooper, Suraj Vindana Samaranayake, Vu Tran, Yamill Vallecillo, Yiwen Zhan