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Vienna, Austria

Thomas Muttenthaler

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications. Top assignee: Snap Inc.. Active years: 2025-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas Muttenthaler. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-muttenthaler

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 

% Patents Active = 55.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 3,810 
 
Snap Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2025-2026

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12704901 - Bending-assisted calibration for extended reality tracking (2026-08-11),
2. 12664667 - Reducing object tracking noise with pose smoothing (2026-06-23),
3. 12657753 - Hand pose-dependent scale estimation for extended reality (2026-06-16),
4. 12572216 - Extended reality motion prediction using hand kinematics (2026-03-10),
5. 12499633 - Body-mounted sensor for improved pose forecasting (2025-12-16),
6. 12498783 - Hand chirality estimation for extended reality tracking (2025-12-16),
7. 12482131 - Extended reality tracking using shared pose data (2025-11-25),
8. 12462491 - Adaptive image processing for augmented reality device (2025-11-04),
9. 12271517 - Bending-assisted calibration for extended reality tracking (2025-04-08),

Title: Thomas Muttenthaler: Innovator in Extended Reality Technology

Introduction

Thomas Muttenthaler is a prominent inventor based in Vienna, Austria. He has made significant contributions to the field of extended reality (XR) technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative sensor technologies.

Latest Patents

Muttenthaler's latest patents include a body-mounted sensor for improved pose forecasting. This invention connects an external sensor to a user's extremity, allowing the XR device to capture image data and access external tracking data. The result is a forecast of the user's pose, which can be used for tracking or rendering virtual content. Another notable patent is related to hand chirality estimation for XR tracking. This technology processes tracking data to determine the positions of hand joints, generating a reference vector and estimating the hand's chirality to control the XR device's operation.

Career Highlights

Muttenthaler is currently employed at Snap Inc., where he continues to push the boundaries of XR technology. His innovative approach has positioned him as a key player in the development of advanced user interfaces in the XR space.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Thomas Faeulhammer and Matthias Kalkgruber, who collaborate with him on various projects at Snap Inc.

Conclusion

Thomas Muttenthaler is a visionary inventor whose work in extended reality technology is shaping the future of user interaction. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and improving the XR experience for users worldwide.

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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