Charles Simonyi

This inventor holds 28 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 4 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Visual Programming Tools. Top assignees: Intentional Software Corporation, Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, International Software Corporation. Active years: 1998-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles Simonyi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-simonyi

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 28 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 71.4

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 207(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Bellevue, WA (US) (2003)
Medina, WA (US) (1998 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 17

Intentional Software Corporation

patents

11 out of 56,259

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

patents

1 out of 1

International Software Corporation

patent

Years Active: 1998-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Gesture-Driven Configurations

Visual Description Tree

Asynchronous Collaboration

Text Editing

Visual Layout Tree

Caching Techniques

Reversible Design Transformations

Multi-Segment String Search

Program Tree Manipulation

Extensible Compiler

High-Level Constructs

Computer Program Generation

28 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12204849 - Gesture-driven pivot table configurations (2025-01-21),

2. 11003833 - Adding visual description nodes to a visual description tree during layout (2021-05-11),

3. 10721084 - Providing a private mode in asynchronous collaboration for a synchronous collaboration environment (2020-07-21),

4. 10684829 - System and method for combining text editing and tree encoding for computer programs (2020-06-16),

5. 10402478 - Linking visual layout nodes of a visual layout tree using positioning pointers (2019-09-03),

6. 10387547 - Layout engine for creating a visual layout tree for a document (2019-08-20),

7. 10387540 - Generating a visual layout tree using caching techniques (2019-08-20),

8. 10353991 - Generating a visual description tree based on a layout interruption record (2019-07-16),

9. 9678724 - System and method for combining text editing and tree encoding for computer programs (2017-06-13),

10. 9158507 - Domain transformation languages (2015-10-13),

11. 8429525 - Method and system for reversible design tree transformations (2013-04-23),

12. 8341523 - Method and system for providing multiple levels of help information for a computer program (2012-12-25),

13. 7949949 - Domain transformation languages (2011-05-24),

14. 7756859 - Multi-segment string search (2010-07-13),

15. 7730102 - Method and system for organizing and manipulating nodes by category in a program tree (2010-06-01),

Title: The Legacy of Charles Simonyi: Innovator Extraordinaire

Introduction: Charles Simonyi, a brilliant inventor hailing from Medina, WA, has left an indelible mark on the world of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Simonyi's latest patents showcase his ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, with a focus on software development and space exploration.

Career Highlights: With a background in computer science, Simonyi played a pivotal role in the development of Microsoft Word and Excel, revolutionizing the way we interact with digital documents. His contributions to the software industry have been nothing short of groundbreaking.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Simonyi has collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the tech world, including Bill Gates and Paul Allen. These partnerships have led to the creation of innovative products that have shaped the way we use technology today.

Conclusion: Charles Simonyi's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his place as a true pioneer in the world of technology. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of inventors and innovators.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.