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AT&T Intellectual Property has been granted a newly issued patent for "Software Defined Metaverse Personality as a Service," invented by Hongyan Lei. The patent describes a system for managing metaverse experiences through dynamic user profiles, enabling personalized immersive media delivery based on real-time network adjustments. [Source image: USPTO Patent #12135753, Fig. 1]
This week, newly granted patents also include:
- Acquolina il Mondo's desalination of liquids
- Bank of America's systems for identifying and determining third party compliance
- Board of Regents, The University of Texas System's extrusion-based 3D printing of soft materials
- Dell Products' detection of indicators of attack
- Halliburton Energy Services' extending the life of downhole rechargeable batteries
- Qorvo US's electronic package with interposer between integrated circuit dies
- rewardStyle's affiliate link generation
- United Services Automobile Association's user-specific captchas
Patented: AT&T’s Metaverse Personality as a Service and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Nov 20, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Nov. 5, with a total of 85 patents granted.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 19, 2024
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, whose flagship retail location opened in Austin on Nov. 15, reimagines Western style with new product categories including hats, footwear, home goods, and apparel.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 19, 2024
Dallas-based Chili's says its Triple Dipper—a plate loaded with cheese pulls, burger bites, and sauced Chicken Crispers—went viral on TikTok this year, snagging "over 200 million views." Now the company's following that up with an eye-opening (uh, make that closing) marketing stunt.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 19, 2024
The sibling leaders of Fort Worth's 89-year-old Standard Meat Company are among 12 national winners of the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
In another local nod, the three co-founders of Dallas-based marketing platform HighLevel were recognized by EY as national "emerging finalists."
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High-end audio equipment by McIntosh still relies on vacuum tube technology from yesteryear, updated with today's technology. [Photo: McIntosh Group]
A Sound Deal: Dallas’ Highlander Partners Sells McIntosh Group to Bose Corp.
by David Seeley | Nov 19, 2024
Ultra audiophile-quality products from McIntosh feature the vacuum tubes of yesteryear updated with the latest technology. But truly hearing that hushed whisper in a Billie Eilish song can set you back—in January, the company debuted a $1 million sound system at CES 2024.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 18, 2024
Collectively, the 100 privately held companies generated more than $8.5 billion from 2021 to 2023, while growing average sales by 80%.
Plano-based data center infrastructure company Maverick Power took the top spot in the annual rankings. Here's the full list of winners.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 18, 2024
Richardson-based IntelliEPI is the only domestic manufacturer of epitaxy-based compound wafers for the semiconductor industry. Its facility in Allen is expected to create more than $41 million in capital investment and nearly triple the company’s annual wafer production, Gov. Greg Abbott's office said.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Nov 15, 2024
Six "transformative entrepreneurs and innovators"—including North Texans Taylor Sheridan, Kathleen Hildreth, Mike Boone, and David Miller—were inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame at a gala dinner in Dallas.
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Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Drew Panayiotou as Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. Refreshment Beverages [Photo: Keurig Dr Pepper]
Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer of U.S. Refreshment Beverages
by Lance Murray | Nov 15, 2024
Drew Panayiotou brings a modern approach to marketing and a broad range of experience to the role, the company said, having led teams at agencies and across multiple industries, including beverages, technology, healthcare, retail, and entertainment.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
While the museum searches for the perfect spot in southeast Dallas, it's making big plans for inspiring local kids. Through hands-on exhibits, creative programs, and deep community partnerships, it aims to spark something powerful through play—helping children discover how they can shape their world and make it better.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
Keira Lombardo will begin her tenure at Grand Prairie-based Dairy MAX on Dec. 2, transitioning into the role of CEO with the retirement of Mike Konkle, who has served as CEO of the nonprofit since 2007.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
Joel Larkin brings more than two decades of franchise development and operations expertise to his new role at Nothing Bundt Cakes.
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Divcon Controls VP of Sustainability Molly Ward [Photo: Divcon]
Divcon Controls Appoints Ex‑Apple Exec as VP of Sustainability
by Lance Murray | Nov 15, 2024
Molly Ward spent seven years developing clean energy and sustainability programs and projects at Apple before coming to Dallas-based Divcon.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
Along with hiring Chelsea Griffith as VP of investor relations, the Fort Worth EDP also announced a $500,000 gift from the Leo Potishman Foundation as it works toward its $5 million annual goal.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 14, 2024
Gray said its investment in a global economic and cultural hub such as Dallas marks a strategic milestone for the company and reinforces its position as a global services provider.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 14, 2024
SMU researchers and the Southern Dallas Inland Port Transportation Management Association are working with officials from Wilmer and Arlington to address air quality challenges caused by heavy truck traffic around key logistics hubs in the region. Professors from SMU's Lyle School of Engineering are bringing their expertise in remote sensing and transportation to bear on the EPA-funded project.
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