Ciaran Thomas Rochford

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Virtual Reality Technology. Top assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2009-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ciaran Thomas Rochford. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ciaran-thomas-rochford

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 87.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 76(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2009 - 2013)
Mountain View, CA (US) (2012 - 2018)
Bellevue, WA (US) (2019 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 138,671

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

patents

Years Active: 2009-2021

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Areas of Expertise:

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Body Position Detection

Dual Screen Display

Stereo Content Detection

IoT Control

Voice Command Context

Mobile Advertising

3D Graphical User Interface

Content Personalization

User Interaction Simulation

Real-World Object Alert

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10976982 - Guided view mode for virtual reality (2021-04-13),

2. 10976808 - Body position sensitive virtual reality (2021-04-13),

3. 10748244 - Systems and methods for stereo content detection (2020-08-18),

4. 10579162 - Systems and methods to correct a vehicle induced change of direction (2020-03-03),

5. 10545714 - Dual screen head mounted display (2020-01-28),

6. 10474411 - System and method for alerting VR headset user to real-world objects (2019-11-12),

7. 10437343 - Augmented reality control of internet of things devices (2019-10-08),

8. 10410422 - System and method for augmented reality control (2019-09-10),

9. 10366691 - System and method for voice command context (2019-07-30),

10. 10163198 - Portable image device for simulating interaction with electronic device (2018-12-25),

11. 10032299 - Portable image device for generating application images (2018-07-24),

12. 8554625 - Mobile advertising and content caching mechanism for mobile devices and method for use thereof (2013-10-08),

13. 8275663 - Method and system for improving personalization of advertising for mobile devices using peer rating (2012-09-25),

14. 7917180 - Button with an included display (2011-03-29),

15. 7761408 - Keyword generation and management for selection of customized content for a user device (2010-07-20),

Title: Ciaran Thomas Rochford: Innovator in Virtual Reality Technology

Introduction

Ciaran Thomas Rochford is a prominent inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of virtual reality, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user experiences through innovative technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Body position sensitive virtual reality," which describes an apparatus for displaying a user interface (UI). This apparatus includes a head-mountable display (HMD) and at least one processor configured to generate content for display by the HMD at a default position in a viewable range. The processor is designed to identify a new default position for the content based on changes in the orientation of the HMD. Another notable patent is the "Guided view mode for virtual reality," which outlines a method for coordinating a master/follower device arrangement in a VR environment. This invention allows for enhanced interaction between multiple HMDs by sharing data related to their fields of view.

Career Highlights

Ciaran is currently employed at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., where he continues to push the boundaries of virtual reality technology. His innovative approach has led to advancements that improve user engagement and interaction in virtual environments.

Collaborations

Ciaran has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Philippe Harscoet and Xiaoguang Li. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of cutting-edge virtual reality solutions.

Conclusion

Ciaran Thomas Rochford is a key figure in the realm of virtual reality innovation. His patents and contributions significantly enhance the user experience in virtual environments.

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]