Explore the 6,463 U.S. Patent Applications published on the 17th week of 2026, including 50 applications that subsequently received a Patent Grant.
VACUUM LEAKAGE DETECTION DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME
A device has been created to find leaks in vacuum systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. It works by introducing a specific chemical from the manufacturing device and adding another chemical to react with it. This reaction produces a new chemical that is turned into plasma for analysis. A sensor then measures the light emitted from this plasma to gather data. Finally, a processor uses this data to calculate how much of the original chemical is leaking.
Published: 2026-04-23
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A REAL-TIME, INTERACTIVE COMPANION ON A USER DEVICE
A system creates a real-time, interactive companion on a user's device. It uses processors and memory to understand user inputs like text, voice, touch, or gestures. By analyzing these inputs, it figures out the meaning and emotions behind them. The system then generates animations for the digital companion, including facial expressions and movements, that match the user's input. Everything happens on the device, which keeps it fast, private, and less dependent on the internet.
Published: 2026-04-23 Assignee: ClearMotion, Inc..
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE BODY MOTION AND OCCUPANT EXPERIENCE
A vehicle's suspension system can be designed to reduce motion sickness by controlling how the vehicle moves. It can also work with self-driving technology to improve the ride experience. The system can create specific movements to enhance entertainment, like video or audio, for passengers. Additionally, it can communicate with people inside or outside the vehicle through gestures. Finally, the suspension can provide haptic alerts to warn the driver or others about road conditions.
Published: 2026-04-23
SARS-COV-2 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
New antibodies have been created that can attach to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. These antibodies can help prevent infection, provide treatment after exposure, or help treat someone who is already infected. They can also be used to test for the presence of the virus in a person. The development of these antibodies could improve how we manage and respond to COVID-19. Overall, they offer new ways to protect and treat individuals against this virus.
Published: 2026-04-23 Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION.
INTELLIGENT TEST SELECTION BASED ON BIG-DATA ANALYSIS AND MACHINE LEARNING
A new system helps decide which tests to run on changed parts of a software application. It uses machine learning to analyze data and predict the best tests needed after code modifications. By focusing on the specific changes made, it can save time and resources. This approach improves efficiency in testing software. Overall, it aims to make the testing process smarter and more effective.
Published: 2026-04-23 Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLABORATIVE CREATIVITY ENHANCEMENT
A system collects input from users during a group creative session to understand the context of their collaboration. It keeps a database of personalized profiles for each user, which helps tailor suggestions to their individual creativity styles. Based on the context and user profiles, the system generates relevant creative ideas for the group. These suggestions are improved through a filtering process to ensure they fit well with the session's needs. User feedback on these suggestions is gathered to enhance future recommendations, making them more engaging for everyone involved.
Published: 2026-04-23
PHOTOREALISTIC CONTENT GENERATION FROM ANIMATED CONTENT BY NEURAL RADIANCE FIELD DIFFUSION GUIDED BY VISION-LANGUAGE MODELS
A computing device can create realistic images from animated videos. It starts by using animated video content, a text description, and information about the desired view. Then, it generates detailed 2D images based on these inputs. After that, it transforms the 2D images into realistic 3D images. This process combines advanced technology to produce high-quality visuals.
Published: 2026-04-23 Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD..
ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF PROCESSING USER UTTERANCES
An electronic device can communicate wirelessly with nearby devices. It has a processor and memory that store instructions for processing user commands. When a user speaks to the device, it analyzes the spoken words to understand what the user wants. The device then gathers more information to better comprehend the request. Finally, it provides a relevant response to the user based on this understanding.
Published: 2026-04-23 Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD..
MEMORY DEVICE FOR PERFORMING ASYMMETRIC COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
A memory controller uses special processors and instructions stored in memory to manage data. It creates simplified versions of data that need to be saved using a type of neural network. Then, it compresses these simplified data versions to save space. When a device requests specific data, the controller can partially decompress the necessary information. Finally, it sends the requested data back to the device.
Published: 2026-04-23
SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON MULTIMODAL USER INPUTS AND INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATIONS
A system has been created to help people understand nutritional information about their meals. It can take different types of inputs like images, text, videos, and audio to analyze meals. The system then generates interactive graphics that show meal components and allow users to change them. It also offers personalized suggestions based on individual data, such as glucose levels and medical history. Users can interact with these suggestions to better manage their nutrition.