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Los Altos Hills, CA, United States of America

Alston Ghafourifar

This inventor holds 56 USPTO granted patents and 18 published patent applications, primarily in Artificial Intelligence Systems. Top assignee: Entefy Inc.. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Alston Ghafourifar. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/alston-ghafourifar

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 56 

% Patents Active = 98.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 90(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 73(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • Los Altos Hiiis, CA (US) (2022)
  • Los Altos Hills, CA (US) (2017 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal56 out of 57 
 
Entefy Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2017-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing
Blockchain Technology
Context Understanding
Workload Distribution
Information Retrieval
API Analysis
Multi-Agent Systems
Predictive Tagging
Encrypted Data
User Life Events
Knowledge Graph
56 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12699741 - Location-aware query transformation using weighted temporal models to derive user and region context (2026-08-04),
2. 12461762 - Apparatus and method for detecting, analyzing, and mapping transaction events for improved context understanding in artificial intelligence systems (2025-11-04),
3. 12412173 - System and method for enabling autonomous artificial intelligence-enabled skills exchanges between agents over a network (2025-09-09),
4. 12299016 - Search-based natural language intent detection, selection, and execution for multi-agent automation systems (2025-05-13),
5. 12242905 - Automatic application program interface (API) selector for unsupervised natural language processing (NLP) intent classification (2025-03-04),
6. 12204568 - System and method of context-based predictive content tagging for segmented portions of encrypted multimodal data (2025-01-21),
7. 12153610 - System and method of information retrieval from encrypted data files through a context-aware metadata AI engine (2024-11-26),
8. 12141622 - Dynamic distribution of a workload processing pipeline on a computing infrastructure (2024-11-12),
9. 12093755 - Application program interface analyzer for a universal interaction platform (2024-09-17),
10. 12067063 - Temporal transformation of location-based queries (2024-08-20),
11. 12026528 - Mixed-grained detection and analysis of user life events for context understanding (2024-07-02),
12. 12008559 - Decentralized blockchain for artificial intelligence-enabled multi-party skills exchanges over a network (2024-06-11),
13. 11948023 - Automatic application program interface (API) selector for unsupervised natural language processing (NLP) intent classification (2024-04-02),
14. 11914625 - Search-based natural language intent determination (2024-02-27),
15. 11860929 - System and method for unifying feature vectors in a knowledge graph (2024-01-02),

Title: Innovations of Alston Ghafourifar: A Visionary in Data Security

Introduction

Alston Ghafourifar, based in Los Altos Hills, California, is a prolific inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 51 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancing technologies in data security and content management through innovative systems and methods.

Latest Patents

Among his latest contributions is the patent for a "System and method of context-based predictive content tagging for segmented portions of encrypted multimodal data." This invention focuses on creating user-friendly message threading across various formats and protocols, allowing seamless communication. It employs methods like direct user actions and semantic matching to enhance user experience.

Another significant patent is the "System and method of information retrieval from encrypted data files through a context-aware metadata AI engine." This innovation addresses the challenges of searching encrypted datasets in 'zero-knowledge' privacy systems. By using content correlation and augmented semantic tag clouds, it enables meaningful server-side search results while maintaining the security of client-side encryption.

Career Highlights

Alston is currently associated with Entefy Inc., where he plays a crucial role in developing innovative solutions for data management and security. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the user experience and maintaining high standards of privacy.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Alston has collaborated with skilled professionals such as Mehdi Ghafourifar and Brienne Ghafourifar. Their collective efforts contribute significantly to pushing the boundaries of technology in the field of encrypted data processing and communication systems.

Conclusion

Alston Ghafourifar continues to make substantial contributions to the field of technology through his inventive patents. His forward-thinking approach not only addresses current challenges but also sets the stage for future innovations in data security and user-oriented systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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