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U.S. Patent No. 11,176,758 (Overlaying 3D augmented reality content on real-world objects using image segmentation) was assigned to Capital One Services, LLC
Dallas Invents: 127 Patents Granted for Week of Nov. 16
by Quincy Preston | Dec 1, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: 7-Eleven's image-based action detection using contour dilation, Anantak Robotics' autonomously moving machine and method for operating an autonomously moving machine, AT&T's movable smart device for appliances, Capital One's overlay of 3D augmented reality content on real-world objects using image segmentation, Dogness Group's drinking cup for pets, Lennox's carbon dioxide cooling system with subcooling, Raytheon's railored contact plan generation, Storelli Bra's adjustable athletic bra, Streamline Innovations' removing sulphur-based contaminants and nitrogen-based contaminants from water streams, Toyota's increasing consumer confidence in autonomous vehicles, USAA's self-charging unmanned vehicle, and more.
by Alex Edwards |
Nov 30, 2021
Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Dallas (B.U.I.L.D.)—launched last year by the City of Dallas, DEC@Redbird, and more than 200 Dallas County business service organizations—will continue its grant program that serves as a catalyst to Southern Dallas’ small business owners of color and women business owners.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 30, 2021
Corganics, formerly MD Farma, aims to bring a higher quality, more transparent product portfolio to the CBD market. The investment from Dallas-based Altacrest Capital is meant to propel the team into its next growth phase, fulfilling the mission to "deliver effective clinical cannabinoid products that healthcare professionals and their patients can trust."
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by David Seeley |
Nov 30, 2021
A star-studded lineup of pro athletes is just the beginning for Complexity Stars. The new division from Frisco-based Complexity Gaming plans to add music stars and other celebs to its fold. The goal: Amplify the brand power of top athletes and stars by connecting them with the $2.1 billion esports and game streaming universe.
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Toyota Grants $500K to High‑Tech High Heels for STEM Pipeline Program
by Quincy Preston | Nov 23, 2021
The North Texas nonprofit will receive a half-million dollars from the Toyota USA Foundation to help increase the number of girls entering into a college-level STEM degree program.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 23, 2021
$12 million will go toward building The Loop's Trinity Forest Spine Trail South Phase; $8.218 million will enhance mobility within the Southern Dallas County Inland Port, including the purchase of eight on-demand electric shuttles; and $900,000 will help connect communities across the Southern Gateway, from Oak Cliff to the forthcoming I-35 deck park to the Dallas Zoo and the Tenth Street Historic District.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 23, 2021
The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation funds organizations and initiatives that positively impact the Black community in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 23, 2021
The 8th annual Game Awards—called "the Oscars for the gaming world" by the New York Times, with over 83 million livestreams in 2020—will be shown live at select Cinemark theaters across the U.S. along with an advance screening of "The King's Man," an origin story for Matthew Vaughn's "Kingsmen" film series.
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Left: The LTK platform powers creator-guided shopping; Right: Amber Venz Box [Photos: LTK]
Dallas-Based Creator Economy Pioneer LTK Raises $300M from SoftBank
by Alex Edwards | Nov 22, 2021
The investment values LTK, formerly rewardStyle, at $2 billion. The fashion-forward tech innovator plans to use the capital to rapidly grow its team and accelerate its multifaceted, influencer-driven marketplace for creators, brands, and shoppers.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 22, 2021
In partnership with Silicon Valley logistics tech company Phatnom Auto, ITS ConGlobal is exploring how workers can train and operate heavy machinery remotely.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 22, 2021
Two nonprofits will each receive $250,000 in grant funding. The Capital One grants are part of a $3.5 million commitment to 12 nonprofit organizations.
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by Dennis Cagan |
Nov 21, 2021
Entrepreneur, investor, and corporate governance authority Dennis Cagan shares insights on seldom-taught things an entrepreneur needs to know about equity and governance—before making needless mistakes—in The Shadow CEO series. Part 3: Why use equity as an incentive?
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DI People: Downtown Dallas Inc., Six Flags, Southwest Airlines, CASPR Group, and More Make Moves
by Alex Edwards | Nov 19, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from INTRUSION, Enseo, ParkHub, Capital Alliance Corp., UNT, Stream Data Centers, OneDay, Caris Life Sciences, and more.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 18, 2021
MTX Group, the global technology consulting firm that modernizes technology for the public sector, was the only company from North Texas, and the state, to be recognized.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 18, 2021
The Maestros, the highest distinction from Dallas-based Latino Leaders Magazine, recognizes Latino trailblazers from across the country who have made—and continue to make—history in the community.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 17, 2021
After its May acquisition of Amsterdam-based Harver—whose volume hiring software digitally transforms the recruitment process at scale— Outmatch has a new brand that better reflects the combined company's capabilities.
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