Vidyanand Krishnan

This inventor holds 38 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Order Fulfillment Optimization. Top assignees: Walmart Apollo, LLC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.. Active years: 2020-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Vidyanand Krishnan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/vidyanand-krishnan

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 38 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 49(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2020-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Order Fulfillment

Delivery Requests

Tracking Systems

Pickup Processing

Rush Order Optimization

Wait Time Estimation

Mobile Check-in

Sales Order Management

Demand Distribution

Real-Time Management

Online Refund Processing

Discount Pricing

38 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12524799 - Automatically merging pickup and delivery time slots from nearby stores (2026-01-13),

2. 12524795 - Single-select predictive platform model (2026-01-13),

3. 12518243 - Systems and methods for electronically processing pickup of return items from a customer (2026-01-06),

4. 12387168 - Systems and methods for automatically invoking a delivery request for an in- progress order (2025-08-12),

5. 12373765 - System and method for providing uniform tracking information with a reliable estimated time of arrival (2025-07-29),

6. 12321977 - Method and apparatus for one-tap mobile check-in (2025-06-03),

7. 12277529 - Systems and methods for rush order fulfilment optimization (2025-04-14),

8. 12248978 - Systems and methods for determining an order collection start time (2025-03-11),

9. 12175414 - System and method for dispatching drivers for delivering grocery orders and facilitating digital tipping (2024-12-24),

10. 11978108 - Systems to fulfill a picked sales order and related methods therefor (2024-05-07),

11. 11948185 - Automatically merging pickup and delivery time slots from nearby stores (2024-04-02),

12. 11941577 - Systems and methods for automatically requesting delivery drivers for online orders (2024-03-26),

13. 11928897 - Methods and apparatus for determining wait times (2024-03-12),

14. 11854064 - System and method for adding items to an electronic order (2023-12-26),

15. 11783288 - Systems and methods for rush order fulfillment optimization (2023-10-10),

Title: Inventor Vidyanand Krishnan - Pioneering Innovations in Sunnyvale

Introduction: Vidyanand Krishnan is a distinguished inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Vidyanand Krishnan holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology, showcasing his versatility and ingenuity in innovation.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Krishnan has worked with renowned tech companies, leading research institutions, and universities, consistently pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Vidyanand Krishnan has collaborated with top researchers, scientists, and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing in the industry.

Conclusion: Vidyanand Krishnan's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and shape the future of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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