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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Glenn Gregory Gilley

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Portable Media Interfaces. Top assignees: Apple Inc., Adobe, Inc.. Active years: 1996-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Glenn Gregory Gilley. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/glenn-gregory-gilley

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 618(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mtn. View, CA (US) (2000)
  • Mountain View, CA (US) (1996 - 2006)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2008 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 43,688 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 7,305 
 
Adobe, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Variable I/O Interface
Portable Media Device
Group Activities
Audio Visual Cues
Color Balance Tools
Lifestyle Companion
Dynamically Adaptive Scheduling
Document State History
Raster Image Mapping
3D Model Display
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11157150 - Variable I/O interface for portable media device (2021-10-26),
2. 10534514 - Variable I/O interface for portable media device (2020-01-14),
3. 9881326 - Systems and methods for facilitating group activities (2018-01-30),
4. 9864491 - Variable I/O interface for portable media device (2018-01-09),
5. 9646137 - Systems and methods for providing audio and visual cues via a portable electronic device (2017-05-09),
6. 8965119 - Color balance tools for editing images (2015-02-24),
7. 8956290 - Lifestyle companion system (2015-02-17),
8. 8745496 - Variable I/O interface for portable media device (2014-06-03),
9. 8429223 - Systems and methods for facilitating group activities (2013-04-23),
10. 8235724 - Dynamically adaptive scheduling system (2012-08-07),
11. 8001472 - Systems and methods for providing audio and visual cues via a portable electronic device (2011-08-16),
12. 7720991 - Marked foreign data blocks (2010-05-18),
13. 7353287 - Marked foreign data blocks (2008-04-01),
14. 7062497 - Maintaining document state history (2006-06-13),
15. 6124858 - Raster image mapping (2000-09-26),

Title: Glenn Gregory Gilley: Innovator in Portable Media Technology

Introduction

Glenn Gregory Gilley is a notable inventor based in Los Altos, CA, with a remarkable portfolio of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing user interaction with electronic devices, particularly in the realm of portable media.

Latest Patents

One of Gilley's latest inventions is a Variable I/O interface for portable media devices. This innovative technology allows users to interact with electronic devices more efficiently and ergonomically. The device can display icons linked to user-programmable parameters of a media file. Users can modify these parameters during playback, which can influence the remainder of the media file. Additionally, the device can automatically re-orient images on the display and adjust user input components based on its orientation.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gilley has contributed to significant advancements in technology while working for prominent companies such as Apple Inc. and Adobe, Inc. His experience in these leading firms has undoubtedly shaped his innovative approach to electronic device design.

Collaborations

Gilley has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Sarah A Brody and Randall Hayes Ubillos. These partnerships have likely fostered a creative environment that has led to groundbreaking inventions.

Conclusion

Glenn Gregory Gilley stands out as a pioneering inventor in the field of portable media technology. His contributions continue to influence how users interact with electronic devices, making them more intuitive and user-friendly.

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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