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New York, NY, United States of America

Brandon Francis

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Snap Inc.. Active years: 2022-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Brandon Francis. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/brandon-francis

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 85.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 100(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 3,818 
 
Snap Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2022-2026

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12761870 - Providing change in presence sounds within virtual working environment (2026-10-13),
2. 12663958 - Augmenting image content with sound (2026-06-23),
3. 12321564 - Presenting participant reactions within a virtual working environment (2025-06-03),
4. 12244956 - Recorded sound thumbnail (2025-03-04),
5. 12192675 - Recreating keyboard and mouse sounds within virtual working environment (2025-01-07),
6. 12167168 - Presenting time-limited video feed within virtual working environment (2024-12-10),
7. 12050758 - Presenting participant reactions within a virtual working environment (2024-07-30),
8. 11972173 - Providing change in presence sounds within virtual working environment (2024-04-30),
9. 11868676 - Augmenting image content with sound (2024-01-09),
10. 11740758 - Presenting participant reactions within a virtual working environment (2023-08-29),
11. 11595592 - Recorded sound thumbnail (2023-02-28),
12. D964377 - Display screen or portion thereof with a transitional graphical user interface (2022-09-20),
13. D940191 - Display screen or portion thereof with a transitional graphical user interface (2022-01-04),
14. D940188 - Display screen or portion thereof with a transitional graphical user interface (2022-01-04),

Title: Innovations by Brandon Francis

Introduction

Brandon Francis is an accomplished inventor based in New York, NY, with a remarkable portfolio of 12 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing user interaction within virtual environments and improving sound capture technologies.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Presenting participant reactions within a virtual working environment." This invention involves a system that allows for the configuration of a virtual working environment where multiple participants can interact. The system includes a reactions interface that enables participants to indicate their reactions through user-selectable buttons. Another significant patent is the "Recorded sound thumbnail," which describes a method for capturing sound and associating it with visual elements in a messaging application. This innovation allows users to record sounds, generate visual representations, and play them back alongside images.

Career Highlights

Brandon currently works at Snap Inc., where he continues to push the boundaries of technology and user experience. His contributions have significantly impacted the way users interact with virtual environments and multimedia applications.

Collaborations

Brandon has collaborated with talented individuals such as Christie Marie Heikkinen and Ranidu Lankage, further enriching his innovative projects.

Conclusion

Brandon Francis is a notable inventor whose work in virtual environments and sound capture technologies showcases his commitment to innovation. His patents reflect a deep understanding of user interaction and multimedia integration, making him a valuable asset in the tech industry.

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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