Shawn Alan Villaron

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Digital Document Management. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2008-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shawn Alan Villaron. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shawn-alan-villaron

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 22 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 40.9

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 108(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Redmond, WA (US) (2019)
Mountain View, CA (US) (2020 - 2022)
San Jose, CA (US) (2008 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

22 out of 56,259

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

patents

Years Active: 2008-2023

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Areas of Expertise:

Digital Document Management

Change Conflict Resolution

Presentation Authoring

Data Exposure

User-Definable Properties

Electronic Document

Graphic Object Themes

Cross-Version Collaboration

File Formats

Nested Data

Inheritance Model

Condensed Animation

22 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11727194 - Encoded associations with external content items (2023-08-15),

2. 11514399 - Authoring through suggestion (2022-11-29),

3. 10824787 - Authoring through crowdsourcing based suggestions (2020-11-03),

4. 10423301 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2019-09-24),

5. 10140270 - Digital document change conflict resolution (2018-11-27),

6. 9779073 - Digital document change conflict resolution (2017-10-03),

7. 9223395 - Viewing presentations in a condensed animation mode (2015-12-29),

8. 8954857 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2015-02-10),

9. 8108777 - Sections of a presentation having user-definable properties (2012-01-31),

10. 8086963 - Inheritance model between masters, layouts and slides (2011-12-27),

11. 7890801 - Method and computer-readable medium for verifying and saving an electronic document (2011-02-15),

12. 7882565 - Controlled access to objects or areas in an electronic document (2011-02-01),

13. 7783971 - Graphic object themes (2010-08-24),

14. 7770180 - Exposing embedded data in a computer-generated document (2010-08-03),

15. 7752632 - Method and system for exposing nested data in a computer-generated document in a transparent manner (2010-07-06),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Shawn Alan Villaron

Introduction

Shawn Alan Villaron, based in San Jose, CA, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 22 patents. His work revolves around enhancing user interaction with external content in documents, reflecting a continuous pursuit of innovation in technology.

Latest Patents

Among Villaron's latest patents is a groundbreaking technology titled "Encoded associations with external content items." This invention facilitates the integration of external content into documents by associating URLs and essential asset data, such as copyright information, thereby enabling seamless access and retrieval by consuming applications.

Another notable patent, "Authoring through suggestion," introduces advanced technologies for content creation by detecting user intent. This innovation provides users with intelligent suggestions for placement, style, formatting, and other content actions, significantly enhancing the authoring experience through automation and crowd-sourced insights.

Career Highlights

Villaron is currently employed at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he applies his expertise in developing innovative products and solutions. His contributions have played a vital role in advancing technology and user engagement in content creation.

Collaborations

In his professional journey, Villaron has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Brian M. Jones and Chad B. Rothschiller. These partnerships have fostered a dynamic environment for innovation and have propelled the development of groundbreaking technologies in the industry.

Conclusion

Shawn Alan Villaron's extensive work in the field of technology and his array of patents underscore his commitment to innovation. His contributions not only advance technological capabilities but also enhance user experiences across various applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.