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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Samuel M Weinig

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Media Content Management. Top assignees: Apple Inc., Other. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Samuel M Weinig. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/samuel-m-weinig

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 94.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 204(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cupertino, CA (US) (2021)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2014 - 2023)
  • San Francisco, CA (US) (2017 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 43,632 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Three-Dimensional Content
Media Extension Apps
Online Access Validation
Web Resource Load Blocking
Content Preview
Touch Input Intensity
Graphical User Interface
Window Process Management
Usage Tracking
Application Functionality
URL Association
Blocking Methods
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12585376 - Systems and methods of reducing obstruction by three-dimensional content (2026-03-24),
2. 12218896 - Conversion of text relating to media content and media extension apps (2025-02-04),
3. 12039525 - Validating online access to secure device functionality (2024-07-16),
4. 11601385 - Conversion of text relating to media content and media extension apps (2023-03-07),
5. 11258866 - Web resource load blocking API (2022-02-22),
6. 11231831 - Devices and methods for content preview based on touch input intensity (2022-01-25),
7. 11107071 - Validating online access to secure device functionality (2021-08-31),
8. 11088973 - Conversion of text relating to media content and media extension apps (2021-08-10),
9. 10567517 - Web resource load blocking API (2020-02-18),
10. 10554599 - Conversion of detected URL in text message (2020-02-04),
11. 10445396 - Device, method, and graphical user interface for extending functionality of a host application to another application (2019-10-15),
12. 10387131 - Associating a URL or link between two applicatons (2019-08-20),
13. 9934066 - Priority-based managing and suspension of window processes in a browser application (2018-04-03),
14. 9830048 - Devices and methods for processing touch inputs with instructions in a web page (2017-11-28),
15. 9811393 - Consistent extension points to allow an extension to extend functionality of an application to another application (2017-11-07),

Title: Innovations of Samuel M Weinig

Introduction

Samuel M Weinig is a notable inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA, with a remarkable portfolio of 17 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in messaging applications and secure device functionality. Weinig's innovative contributions have significantly impacted the technology landscape.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents involves the conversion of text relating to media content and media extension apps. In this invention, a messaging app receives text and detects URLs that refer to audio or audiovisual media content. The app then obtains metadata about the media content and transmits it to a second messaging app. Both messaging apps can operate through interprocess communication with their respective music extension apps, which display user interfaces within the messaging app. Another significant patent addresses validating online access to secure device functionality. This invention provides systems, methods, and computer-readable media for validating access using shared secrets between different subsystems and limited use validation data.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Samuel M Weinig has worked with prominent companies, including Apple Inc. His experience in the tech industry has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experience and security in digital communications.

Collaborations

Weinig has collaborated with talented individuals such as Maciej Stachowiak and Timothy P Horton, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Samuel M Weinig's contributions to the field of technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a significant innovator. His work continues to influence advancements in messaging applications and secure device functionalities.

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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