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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Ross Ainsley MacKinnon

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Meta Platforms, Inc.. Active years: 2011-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ross Ainsley MacKinnon. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ross-ainsley-mackinnon

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 84(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 9,904 
 
Meta Platforms, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2011-2020

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10798190 - Tracking changes to content on an external source in an online social network (2020-10-06),
2. 10412179 - Tracking changes to non-friend content in an online social network (2019-09-10),
3. 10353915 - Customizing tracking changes to user content in an online social network (2019-07-16),
4. 10275410 - Customizing tracking changes to user content in an online social network (2019-04-30),
5. 10171599 - Customizing tracking changes to user content in an online social network (2019-01-01),
6. 9798789 - Method and system for tracking changes to user content in an online social network (2017-10-24),
7. 9571593 - Configuring a feed to track changes to user content in an online social network (2017-02-14),
8. 8874612 - Configuring a syndicated feed to track changes to user content in an online social network (2014-10-28),
9. 8874546 - Tracking changes to content on an external source in an online social network (2014-10-28),
10. 8694542 - Customizing tracking changes to user content in an online social network (2014-04-08),
11. 8037093 - Feeding updates to landing pages of users of an online social network from external sources (2011-10-11),

Title: Ross Ainsley MacKinnon: Innovator in Online Social Networking

Introduction

Ross Ainsley MacKinnon is a notable inventor based in San Francisco, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of online social networking, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user experience and interaction within social media platforms.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, MacKinnon has developed methods for tracking changes to content on external sources within online social networks. One of his notable inventions involves accessing a user's profile page and determining if content on an external website has been updated. If updates are detected, the user's profile page is refreshed to reflect this new content. Another patent addresses tracking changes to non-friend content, allowing users to receive notifications when desired web content is updated.

Career Highlights

MacKinnon is currently employed at Facebook, Inc., where he continues to innovate and improve social networking technologies. His work has been instrumental in shaping how users interact with content across various platforms.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Kent Lindstrom and William K Tiu, Jr. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of technology in the social networking space.

Conclusion

Ross Ainsley MacKinnon is a prominent figure in the realm of online social networking, with a strong portfolio of patents that enhance user engagement. His innovative approaches continue to influence the way people connect and share information online.

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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