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Munich, Germany

Christian O Maier

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Brainlab Ag, Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2009-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christian O Maier. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christian-o-maier

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 35.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 148(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • München, DE (2009 - 2013)
  • Münich, DE (2013)
  • Munich, DE (2009 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 603 
 
Brainlab Ag
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 56,259 
 
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2020

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10862870 - Privacy as a service by offloading user identification and network protection to a third party (2020-12-08),
2. 10511576 - Privacy as a service by offloading user identification and network protection to a third party (2019-12-17),
3. 10335237 - Visual orientation aid for medical instruments (2019-07-02),
4. 8662082 - Sterile drape (2014-03-04),
5. 8554306 - Guide wire navigation (2013-10-08),
6. 8548726 - Marker system for determining the diameter and axial location of a hole in an instrument (2013-10-01),
7. 8456649 - Retro-reflector for image-guided operation systems (2013-06-04),
8. 8317844 - Device for fixing a reference element (2012-11-27),
9. 8192449 - Non-penetrating fixing device (2012-06-05),
10. 8126535 - Marker navigation system for detecting and displaying the location of marker means (2012-02-28),
11. 8104957 - Calibrating a C-arm x-ray apparatus (2012-01-31),
12. 7925324 - Measuring the femoral antetorsion angle γ of a human femur in particular on the basis of fluoroscopic images (2011-04-12),
13. 7599536 - Optimizing image signal interpretation for analog image signals from medical image recording devices (2009-10-06),
14. 7587076 - Fluoroscopy image verification (2009-09-08),

Title: Christian O Maier: Innovator in Privacy Technology

Introduction

Christian O Maier is a prominent inventor based in Munich, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of privacy technology, holding a total of 14 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods to enhance user privacy and security in digital communications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Privacy as a service by offloading user identification and network protection to a third party." This invention describes a method and apparatus that securely obtains services in response to a request while concealing personally identifiable information (PII). The system includes a software package with a user identification (ID) and network protection module that operates on a third-party system, along with an anonymizer module that runs on the user's system. The user system sends a service request via an API that invokes the user ID and network protection module for validation. Upon receiving validation, the anonymizer module modifies the request to conceal part of the PII before sending it to the service provider. This innovative approach ensures that no PII or data identifying the individual is transmitted to the service provider.

Career Highlights

Christian O Maier has worked with notable companies such as Brainlab AG and Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing advanced privacy solutions.

Collaborations

Some of his coworkers include Jörg Uhde and Georg Christian, who have collaborated with him on various projects.

Conclusion

Christian O Maier is a key figure in the realm of privacy technology, with a focus on protecting user information through innovative solutions. His contributions continue to shape the future of secure digital communications.

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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