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Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Joshua Sam Schpok

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Google Inc.. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joshua Sam Schpok. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joshua-sam-schpok

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 100(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Milipitas, CA (US) (2015 - 2016)
  • Milpitas, CA (US) (2013 - 2021)
  • Seattle, WA (US) (2017 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 33,959 
 
Google Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12704383 - Systems and methods for using visual landmarks in initial navigation (2026-08-11),
2. 12579732 - Face-oriented geometry streaming (2026-03-17),
3. 12050109 - Systems and method for using visual landmarks in initial navigation (2024-07-30),
4. 11604077 - Systems and method for using visual landmarks in initial navigation (2023-03-14),
5. 11157530 - Automatic generation of geographic imagery tours (2021-10-26),
6. 10739158 - Systems and method for using visual landmarks in initial navigation (2020-08-11),
7. 10733777 - Annotation generation for an image network (2020-08-04),
8. 10168173 - Systems and methods for using visual landmarks in initial navigation (2019-01-01),
9. 9805057 - Automatic generation of geographic imagery tours (2017-10-31),
10. 9766712 - Systems and methods for orienting a user in a map display (2017-09-19),
11. 9465976 - Feature reduction based on local densities for bundle adjustment of images (2016-10-11),
12. 9311748 - Method and system for generating and storing data objects for multi-resolution geometry in a three dimensional model (2016-04-12),
13. 9224368 - Merging three-dimensional models of varying resolution (2015-12-29),
14. 9189573 - Methods and systems to synthesize terrain elevations under overpasses (2015-11-17),
15. 9165179 - Feature reduction based on local densities for bundle adjustment of images (2015-10-20),

Title: Innovations by Joshua Sam Schpok

Introduction

Joshua Sam Schpok is a notable inventor based in Milpitas, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in navigation systems. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Schpok continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

One of Schpok's latest patents is titled "Systems and method for using visual landmarks in initial navigation." This invention focuses on determining a route from the current location of a portable device to a destination. The route includes a sequence of directed sections, and navigation instructions are generated to guide the user along this route. The system identifies candidate navigation landmarks that are perceptible within a 360-degree range of the device's current location. It selects a navigation landmark that is positioned in a direction opposite to the first one in the sequence and generates an initial instruction referencing this selected landmark. This innovative approach enhances the user experience in navigation.

Career Highlights

Joshua Sam Schpok is currently employed at Google Inc., where he applies his expertise in developing advanced navigation technologies. His work has been instrumental in improving the functionality and accuracy of navigation systems used in portable devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Schpok has collaborated with talented individuals such as Tilman Reinhardt and Michael Hongmai Lin. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Joshua Sam Schpok is a prominent inventor whose work in navigation systems has made a significant impact on technology. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of navigation solutions.

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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